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Please share an interesting fact about being zen with meditation.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Let go of perfectionism and self-criticism when meditating. Your meditation is unique.

Answered 12/10/2017

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: It's easiest to start with the breath. Watch it going in, and then out, and repeat.

Answered 1/31/2015

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Creating balance of the mind is the source of peace within.

Answered 9/2/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Meditation: Meditation creates more neural plasticity in the system, and better resiliency.

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

It's: It's important not to meditate when you think you're going to fall asleep.V.

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Meditation: Meditation puts you in an restful state.

Answered 10/4/2017

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Meditating: Meditating with joy and peace in the heart always brings harmony and balance to the mind.

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Ignore: PEOPLE who meditate are closer to their CREATOR. Make it a habit to pray to be in the GRACE OF GOD.

Answered 6/29/2014

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Ignore: Don't fight it - know those daily thoughts will sneak in. Just gently push them aside and continue.

Answered 7/3/2014

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Ignore: Meditation is a great way to relieve stress & refocus yourself. Zen practitioners focus on breathing.

Answered 7/18/2014

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: Don't fight it. Make your medication a part of your life. Incorporate into your daily routine.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. Marcie Berman answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Every time you notice your mind wandering from the present, you are practicing meditation.

Answered 5/14/2016

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Ignore: When meditating, thoughts will happen - notice them without judgement and allow them to pass through.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Warren Foster answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Ignore: With our high-paced society, meditation does not come naturally at first. Don't worry, keep trying.

Answered 6/26/2017

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Mindfulness: Mindfulness in meditation is the self regulation of attention with curiosity openness and acceptance.

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