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It has its uses, helpful for remembering a short sequence of numbers for instance, or practicing a specific dialogue line that is going to be important, like for a job interview or something where you want a solid and confident delivery. But generally speaking I prefer it quiet, makes it infinitely easier to pay attention to my surroundings.
Meditation is basically the practice of learning how to turn it off at will. Can take awhile, it doesn’t always seem to like being quiet. It also turns off other times though, like when you’re suddenly startled for instance.
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This thumbnail makes me very uncomfortable
Oh, that’s what meditation is supposed to be? Now I get why I never got it.
Yeah it confused me for so long
Instructor: “what I want you to do is stop thinking”
Me, internally: okay, done
Instructor: “I know that may be the hardest thing to ask, but I want you to quiet your mind”
Me, internally: yep, already did it
Instructor: “once you learn how to stop the constant parade of thoughts in your head and just listen to the world around you, you will find great peace”
Me, internally: I do that all the time what
Stopping the thoughts is distinct from stopping the voices.
Yes, neither one is difficult for me but I gather it is for people with a monologue.
I don’t have words in my head but i still have thoughts that keep me awake. I’ve been practicing turning off my thoughts to sleep better. I focus hard on relaxing each body part for 3 breaths starting with a foot.