chris_de_maas Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Meditated before going to sleep last night, kept going after 25 breaths because it felt so good. Thing is I have no idea for how long, I fell asleep! Quote Level 6 Amazon Assassin Ranger challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 the rebuilding of the Amazon: #6 Link to comment
SAYA Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 well concentrating on the horse shoe stance meditation ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, increased by 10 sec so total 1 min 30 sec Quote ASSASSIN LEVEL:3STR: 15(current), 4(beginning) | DEX: 11.42(current), 1(beginning) | STA: 3.26(current), 1(beginning) | CON: 9(current), 4(beginning) | WIS: 3(current), 2(beginning) | CHA: 10.37(current), 3(beginning)Challenges: #1, #2Current Challenge: challenge 3 Link to comment
nightlight Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 damnit. i forgot yesterday. i'll have to shoot for double time today Quote "Come with me if you want to lift" -The Brominator "Later, I would learn that coincidences are the most planned things in the world. Later, I would learn that every single moment is a coincidence." - Douglas Coupland "Anyone who doesn't want french fries every day is a commie." - AngelaTheGeek Current Challenge INSTAGRAM!! find me on twitter Link to comment
Jamilyn121 Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I'm late to the party but I'm in. Going to do my 5 minutes now. I need this in my life!! Quote Link to comment
Posy Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I did 12 minutes of progressive muscle relaxation today. Quote *Posy* Current ChallengeConsulting Knights in the TARDIS Previous Challenges: OneTrue Neutral Human Adventurer with Ranger-Druid aspirationsCurrent Stats: LVL 2 || (STR) 6 || (DEX) 4 || (STA) 5 || (CON) 3.5 || (WIS) 9.5 || (CHA) 4.5 Link to comment
chris_de_maas Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I tried to meditate in the changing room before I started my session at the gym, got to about 15 breaths when people came in. It totally through me off so I stopped.I was about to try again at the end of the session but there were too many people around and I felt very self-conscious so I just decided to postpone it til tonight. Quote Level 6 Amazon Assassin Ranger challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 the rebuilding of the Amazon: #6 Link to comment
milythael Posted June 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I tried to meditate in the changing room before I started my session at the gym, got to about 15 breaths when people came in. It totally through me off so I stopped.I was about to try again at the end of the session but there were too many people around and I felt very self-conscious so I just decided to postpone it til tonight.This challenge is more about the daily practice than about attaining a standard. I would call your attempt a success for our purposes. By all means, try again because it is good for you, but don't worry too much about doing it for the pvp. Quote Milythael Assassin Current Activity: Milythael Acts Like an Assassin Past Activity: Spoiler Challenges: Intro, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 12 PVPs: Demon Slaying, HOoRAY, Meditation, Poses, Juggling 30/30 Squat Link to comment
chris_de_maas Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 This challenge is more about the daily practice than about attaining a standard. I would call your attempt a success for our purposes. By all means, try again because it is good for you, but don't worry too much about doing it for the pvp.I know but I do like the 25 breaths, I think it's a brilliant number to shoot for so I'd like to keep it at that! Plus there wasn't much relaxation/meditation going on with the crappy gym music and all the noise.Not worrying about it, that would kind of counter the whole idea of it but I do want to find something that works for me! *hugs just because* Quote Level 6 Amazon Assassin Ranger challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 the rebuilding of the Amazon: #6 Link to comment
bgrams Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I do alot of work at computers, and I've started doing a short meditation anytime I fire off a program or start booting something up that I know will take a minute or two to clear my head and get centered. Since I do alot of this in the morning it really helps me feel calm and focused right from the get go. Thought of this yesterday when I was working on a machine that kept crashing and needing to be rebooted. Definitely got my meditation time in--much metter than my usual frustration at these kinds of things. Quote bgrams, level 0 Human in TrainingSTR 0 | DEX 0 | STA 0 | CON 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 Link to comment
Siferiax Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Forgot the first day, but relaxed in the backyard of my parents in the sun yesterday. I lay there for like 30 min, and nearly fell asleep more than once lol. I'm going to aim for meditation after getting home from work, I could use the time to unwind so I can start my house chores with a fresh mind Quote "Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection" Epic Quest: Sif's list of awesome Challenge: let's smash another year #low-carb #push-ups #intermittent fasting Spoiler Sif rises once more (~2020): 1 The Return of Sif (~2018): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 The Age of Kibcy (~2012/13): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Link to comment
milythael Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 I've created a spreadsheet for tracking your progress. http://bit.ly/NF-2013-June-PVP-meditation Enter a 1 to show you've participated on a given day, nothing or - to indicate you didn't. Let me know if you have any questions. Quote Milythael Assassin Current Activity: Milythael Acts Like an Assassin Past Activity: Spoiler Challenges: Intro, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 12 PVPs: Demon Slaying, HOoRAY, Meditation, Poses, Juggling 30/30 Squat Link to comment
milythael Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Week 1 - Day 2, 25 breaths sitting on the couch with my eyes closed. Quote Milythael Assassin Current Activity: Milythael Acts Like an Assassin Past Activity: Spoiler Challenges: Intro, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 12 PVPs: Demon Slaying, HOoRAY, Meditation, Poses, Juggling 30/30 Squat Link to comment
Siferiax Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 SPREADSHEET!!! oh uchem.... *goes back to sitting quietly* Quote "Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection" Epic Quest: Sif's list of awesome Challenge: let's smash another year #low-carb #push-ups #intermittent fasting Spoiler Sif rises once more (~2020): 1 The Return of Sif (~2018): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 The Age of Kibcy (~2012/13): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Link to comment
chris_de_maas Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks a lot for the spreadsheet Mily! Now go to sleep!! Quote Level 6 Amazon Assassin Ranger challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 the rebuilding of the Amazon: #6 Link to comment
Leithient Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 I've created a spreadsheet for tracking your progress. http://bit.ly/NF-2013-June-PVP-meditation Enter a 1 to show you've participated on a given day, nothing or - to indicate you didn't. Let me know if you have any questions. I've attempted to edit the spreadsheet and I haven't been able, do you know why's that? By the way, I've meditated for 15', but it has been harder to me than the previous days. I'm not focused at all. Quote Human: Ranger5 STR | 3 DEX | 5 STA | 4 CON | 2 WIS | 3 CHA Current challenge: keep it simplebattle log | epic questLast challenges: ΜΟΛΩΠΛΑΒΕ | prepare to a half-marathon MEMENTO MORI Link to comment
Vangelis Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 25 breaths last night. Tougher than I thought especially once I realized I was fixating on counting the breaths. I'm at the beach for the next few weeks so I plan on meditating while listening to the waves roll in. Quote VANGELISWEREBUNNYADVENTURERLEVEL 1STR: 3 | DEX: 0.5 | CON: 2 | STA: 0.5 | WIS: 7 | CHA: 2CHANGE THE CONVERSATION IN YOUR HEADChallenge Goals Link to comment
SAYA Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 I've attempted to edit the spreadsheet and I haven't been able, do you know why's that? By the way, I've meditated for 15', but it has been harder to me than the previous days. I'm not focused at all.same problem can't edit ,,,,,,,,,, plus did 1 min 20 sec meditation in horse shoe stance on tuesday ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and 1 min 30 sec in horse shoe stance and 5 min normal seated position on wednesday ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, does tuesday count Quote ASSASSIN LEVEL:3STR: 15(current), 4(beginning) | DEX: 11.42(current), 1(beginning) | STA: 3.26(current), 1(beginning) | CON: 9(current), 4(beginning) | WIS: 3(current), 2(beginning) | CHA: 10.37(current), 3(beginning)Challenges: #1, #2Current Challenge: challenge 3 Link to comment
milythael Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm sure I've set up the spreadsheet incorrectly, but I doubt I'll be able to do anything about it until I get home tonight. Quote Milythael Assassin Current Activity: Milythael Acts Like an Assassin Past Activity: Spoiler Challenges: Intro, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 12 PVPs: Demon Slaying, HOoRAY, Meditation, Poses, Juggling 30/30 Squat Link to comment
SAYA Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 hey does my Tuesday count ,,,,,,,,,, ??????????????? Quote ASSASSIN LEVEL:3STR: 15(current), 4(beginning) | DEX: 11.42(current), 1(beginning) | STA: 3.26(current), 1(beginning) | CON: 9(current), 4(beginning) | WIS: 3(current), 2(beginning) | CHA: 10.37(current), 3(beginning)Challenges: #1, #2Current Challenge: challenge 3 Link to comment
milythael Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 hey does my Tuesday count ,,,,,,,,,, ???????????????Yes. I can't access google docs at all from work, and since no one else can edit right now, it hasn't been updated. Quote Milythael Assassin Current Activity: Milythael Acts Like an Assassin Past Activity: Spoiler Challenges: Intro, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 12 PVPs: Demon Slaying, HOoRAY, Meditation, Poses, Juggling 30/30 Squat Link to comment
Dogbert Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 2 days done for 5 minutes. This is a harder challenge than I thought it would be. Almost forgot last night so I've set a reminder on my phone. Anyone have tips on how to 'think about nothing'? Quote Link to comment
milythael Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 2 days done for 5 minutes. This is a harder challenge than I thought it would be. Almost forgot last night so I've set a reminder on my phone. Anyone have tips on how to 'think about nothing'?First, thinking about nothing is not a requirement of meditation. There are many meditation techniques, both mental and physical, and not all of them involve clearing the mind. Having said that, if clearing your mind is important to you, there are a couple things you can try. One is to focus on your breathing. Observe your breath as you inhale deep into your kidneys. Feel the regenerating oxygen flowing into you. As you exhale, let the waste products flow out of you from deep in your lungs. Another is to try to release your thoughts. As you have each thought, notice it and imagine it in a bubble. Release the bubble and let the thought flow away from you. The first is probably easier. Yet another method would be to perform a basic chant, something like om. You can focus on the sound and feeling of the chant as a way to settle the mind. Whatever you try, let us know how it goes for you. Quote Milythael Assassin Current Activity: Milythael Acts Like an Assassin Past Activity: Spoiler Challenges: Intro, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 12 PVPs: Demon Slaying, HOoRAY, Meditation, Poses, Juggling 30/30 Squat Link to comment
nightlight Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 I've created a spreadsheet for tracking your progress. http://bit.ly/NF-2013-June-PVP-meditation Enter a 1 to show you've participated on a given day, nothing or - to indicate you didn't. Let me know if you have any questions.for some reason i can't update? Quote "Come with me if you want to lift" -The Brominator "Later, I would learn that coincidences are the most planned things in the world. Later, I would learn that every single moment is a coincidence." - Douglas Coupland "Anyone who doesn't want french fries every day is a commie." - AngelaTheGeek Current Challenge INSTAGRAM!! find me on twitter Link to comment
nightlight Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 for some reason i can't update?oops sorry. you already knew about this issue Quote "Come with me if you want to lift" -The Brominator "Later, I would learn that coincidences are the most planned things in the world. Later, I would learn that every single moment is a coincidence." - Douglas Coupland "Anyone who doesn't want french fries every day is a commie." - AngelaTheGeek Current Challenge INSTAGRAM!! find me on twitter Link to comment
Posy Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Did my five of mindful meditation (noticing all the sensastions in my body) today. Just posting it here until we can update the spreadsheet. Quote *Posy* Current ChallengeConsulting Knights in the TARDIS Previous Challenges: OneTrue Neutral Human Adventurer with Ranger-Druid aspirationsCurrent Stats: LVL 2 || (STR) 6 || (DEX) 4 || (STA) 5 || (CON) 3.5 || (WIS) 9.5 || (CHA) 4.5 Link to comment
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