Types of Meditation

StarryEyed · January 26

Mary_Scope · January 27

Very true @StarryEyed

StarryEyed · January 27

Hi @Mary_Scope 👋🏼

Yes!! I'm just echoing what @SmellyBin said. Here's another way of saying the same thing... 😊

SmellyBin · January 27

I understand the idea of the phrase by Sharon Salzberg being about (radical) rest, but for me it was about sitting with whatever arises, whatever is alive for you right now. You know all those difficulties that can feel like hindrances, but are simply part of life?
To try to sit with my unease instead of pushing it away or feeling the need to fix it. It reminds me of the discussion we had about darkness, how that is only dark because of perception. Why would dark be wrong?
Similar to the feeling that society is pushing us chronics to be fixed, apart from the reality of that being possible or not, being urged just to give it another go…

What do you think @Mary_Scope @StarryEyed or anyone else?

PS - the cat in sparkling outfit is indeed the cutest :)

StarryEyed · January 29

Hi @SmellyBin

Yes, indeed for me too, in that physical rest can mean mental work. Or it can mean resting both physically and mentally.

I've been in excruciating back pain the past few days, so I've had a lot of physical rest. But in that time I've been resting physically, my mental state has been very active, trying to embrace the pain so that my mind will stop screaming at my body while my body is also screaming at my mind. 'We've' made progress in our peace talks. 😊 But sometimes I'm just lying there, resting my body with a blank mind, gathering strength. That's what I mean by resting physically and mentally....

SmellyBin · February 1

All of us being human 💚

StarryEyed · February 1

Oh that's so beautiful, @SmellyBin ❤️

SmellyBin · February 1

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1098962#Comment_1098962

Thanks, Starry. Let me just say I feel very human today, but not because for being together. But at least here we are bonded in a way.

Btw, the Sunday Sangha in two weeks time is by Deborah Eden Tull, the author of Luminous Darkness. You might like what she has to say. Unfortunately, there is no info on her theme for that gathering yet. But you'll find all the info here. It is free and 8 EU time and that makes it 7 UK time?
I'm hoping to be there, but if not I'll go back to the recording (available a few days later) as her guidance is always very much worth it.

StarryEyed · February 1

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1098967#Comment_1098967

Yes, indeed we have a strong (and precious) bond 😊

Could you please give the actual link with the information, rather than embedding the link? I don't like clicking on embedded links for reasons of internet security. I hope that's not too much to ask. From the little you've said, I'm very interested! Thank you 🙏🏼

SmellyBin · February 1

Like this: https://sangha.live/free_live/sunday-sangha-15th-february-2026/ ? Or: https://sangha.live/free_live/sunday-sangha-15th-february-2026/

StarryEyed · February 1

Thank you. Both formats are fine. Very kind of you.

Having read the info in your link, it's really not my cup of tea. Thank you again for the information. Perhaps someone else is interested.

Chris75_ · February 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-eeXx8iGz4

SmellyBin · February 1

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1099013#Comment_1099013

Info? But there is no info, apart from the whereabouts…

SmellyBin · February 1

Are you into meditation @Chris75_? We might have spoken about it, but can't remember.

StarryEyed · February 1

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1099018#Comment_1099018

This is the info in the link you gave...

Chris75_ · February 1

I don't, but I like those videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6FiRt321mU

StarryEyed · February 1

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1099032#Comment_1099032

Me too! I love the beat and the sound of the chanting. Very cool and uplifting. I too am not into them otherwise, although I know nothing about them or their religion so it's an uninformed opinion.

Chris75_ · February 1

Those lads are ISKON, and the second video is outside their Soho temple.

Chris75_ · February 1

I don't see anyone in a wheelchair, so I take it i can never run away to join the Hari Krishnas!

StarryEyed · February 1

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1099037#Comment_1099037

You could always post yourself in an airport. 😊

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