is it weird ...

[cm1179]

to just lay down and think about things? i often do this, sometimes with some music on, sometimes not.
i asked some friends wether they do this and essentially they said no, they will stick on a computer game or tv etc but rarely spend time thinking life issues and things over. i don't worry too much about things but i do often wonder wether i think to much about things, just basic things like things i have to do to move things forward and things i've done in the past, both good and bad.

 

[robgmun]

Nope, do it all the time

 

[qqg3]

I acutally did this for the first time the other day, lined up a load of decent music, got comfy with my headphones. Eventually sat up and realised I'd been lying there for 2 hours!

Verdict: was good.

 

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Stoners

 

[Admiral Huddy]

Very often, more so when I'm on the train when I can't be bothered to read a book or magazine.

 

[Semple]

It's good to think

 

[Greenlizard0]

All the time. Usually when I eat in front of the tv (nothing good to keep my attention).

 

['Wes]

Stoners

 

[Beasty]

It's a good thing to do if it feels good and helps you! I do it a lot. Try to avoid planning for the far future in this time though, as I ended up getting frustrated that time doesn't move fast enough to start implementing the plans.

 

[Blue Cypher]

It's a good thing to do if it feels good and helps you! I do it a lot. Try to avoid planning for the far future in this time though, as I ended up getting frustrated that time doesn't move fast enough to start implementing the plans.

Done that a few times

 

[Rainmaker]

I do this all the time too. Very interesting. Unless, like your friends, you'd rather stare at a TV or video game all day.

Did you ever notice that your friends were idiots?

 

[platypus]

Sounds like a personal form of meditation to me. Which is wonderful.

 

[Cosimo]

I do this all the time, going for a long walk really gets me thinking.

 

[Natima]

Sounds like a personal form of meditation to me. Which is wonderful.

This.

It's very similar to the method of meditation used by lots of buddhists.
Ever been to a buddhist monastry in the scottish highlands and meditated for 2 hours in the presence of a tibetan master? Pretty damn good. Very refreshing.... its like drinking a nice cold glass of water in your brain.

 

[Abraham]

personal reflection is a good thing, I pass the time at work doing it, I'm essentially being paid just to stand there so I might as well let my mind wander.

 

[Rainmaker]

This.

It's very similar to the method of meditation used by lots of buddhists.
Ever been to a buddhist monastry in the scottish highlands and meditated for 2 hours in the presence of a tibetan master? Pretty damn good. Very refreshing.... its like drinking a nice cold glass of water in your brain.

Karma Kagyu Samyé Ling, perchance?

 

[platypus]

It's very similar to the method of meditation used by lots of buddhists.
Ever been to a buddhist monastry in the scottish highlands and meditated for 2 hours in the presence of a tibetan master? Pretty damn good. Very refreshing.... its like drinking a nice cold glass of water in your brain.

I've had tea with the Dalai Lama ? That sounds wonderful, where did you go?

 

[Rainmaker]

I've had tea with the Dalai Lama ? That sounds wonderful, where did you go?

We'll have to wait for Natima's reply, but as per my post above I'm presuming Samyé Ling. A great place. I took refuge (was ordained as a lay Buddhist) with Akong Tulku Rinpoché there about 14 years ago.

 

[platypus]

I know what taking refuge means .

Do they allow non Buddhists to turn up and have a nice peaceful few days?

 

[Wayne~]

Its a great way to clear your mind at times I find