This is how it began

[lordtariel]

I'm turning 20 in less than 24 hours from now

Happy birthday by the way

[Jiffy]

As previously mentioned, meditation is an art of selflessness. More so, it is an art of no judgement. Meditation serves not to make things good, but to remove good and bad from the equation all together and to see simply what is, without judgement. The mere fact that you are looking for a result rather than a process will limit you in your endeavours. Release the idea of arriving at power or nirvana and simply spend time contemplating. The moment you come to a conclusion, you have passed judgement and therefore, stopped your meditation. Arriving at a conclusion or producing a judgement freezes that thought in time whereas non-judgemental contemplation is never-ending.

[Jiffy]

PS - Happy Birthday

[bushido_man96]

As previously mentioned, meditation is an art of selflessness. More so, it is an art of no judgement. Meditation serves not to make things good, but to remove good and bad from the equation all together and to see simply what is, without judgement. The mere fact that you are looking for a result rather than a process will limit you in your endeavours. Release the idea of arriving at power or nirvana and simply spend time contemplating. The moment you come to a conclusion, you have passed judgement and therefore, stopped your meditation. Arriving at a conclusion or producing a judgement freezes that thought in time whereas non-judgemental contemplation is never-ending.

Wow, Jiffy, that is deep stuff. Very cool explanation.

[alsey]

As previously mentioned, meditation is an art of selflessness. More so, it is an art of no judgement. Meditation serves not to make things good, but to remove good and bad from the equation all together and to see simply what is, without judgement. The mere fact that you are looking for a result rather than a process will limit you in your endeavours. Release the idea of arriving at power or nirvana and simply spend time contemplating. The moment you come to a conclusion, you have passed judgement and therefore, stopped your meditation. Arriving at a conclusion or producing a judgement freezes that thought in time whereas non-judgemental contemplation is never-ending.

i wish i could describe it that well when people ask me about meditation

[Jiffy]

Gee, thanks guys! **blush**

[cathal]

Gee, thanks guys! **blush**

Now you've got to go find some pebbles to kick around while you stuff your hands in your pockets.

So, my question would be if you are praticing any martial arts right now? In practicing a physical martial art as well as internal practices you may find yourself finding what you need - at least in part. Many people who start practicing a physical art will grow in self confidence very quickly.

[Jiffy]

That's very true!

[koryu]

This thing that you are describing as ki is nothing more than confidence that you will develop over years of proper training. As far as training your body to harness it's internal energy, I recommend the dedicated practice of kata, specifically sanchin (if there is a school around you that can teach this kata correctly)