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Day #1 of the 60 day meditation challenge @naval
Taking the cue from @harristhedean
Very difficult.
thoughts and feelings running amok.
To find a suitable posture for 60 mins.
Was it good or bad ? To continue and see where it leads to.
Found a vivid long lost memory.
Taking the cue from @harristhedean
Very difficult.
thoughts and feelings running amok.
To find a suitable posture for 60 mins.
Was it good or bad ? To continue and see where it leads to.
Found a vivid long lost memory.
Day #2 of @naval's 60 day meditation challenge
- difficult to sit for 60 mins but doable
- checked the timer at 40 mins then 16 secs before 60 mins
- not many thoughts but many memories
- when you turn your attention towards a thought it vanishes
- focused on breathing deep
- difficult to sit for 60 mins but doable
- checked the timer at 40 mins then 16 secs before 60 mins
- not many thoughts but many memories
- when you turn your attention towards a thought it vanishes
- focused on breathing deep
Day #3 of @naval 's 60 day meditation challenge.
- almost missed due to procrastination
- thoughts running amok
- deep breathing
- checked timer at 25 mins
- comfortable seating
- early morning is best
- late night is good but with light/no dinner
- silent environment
- almost missed due to procrastination
- thoughts running amok
- deep breathing
- checked timer at 25 mins
- comfortable seating
- early morning is best
- late night is good but with light/no dinner
- silent environment
Day #4 of @naval 's 60 day meditation challenge.
- thoughts running amok
- focussed on deep breathing
- first thing after lemon green tea in the morning
- under sunlight
- good sitting posture with erect back and to move to sitting cross legged Indian style
- thoughts running amok
- focussed on deep breathing
- first thing after lemon green tea in the morning
- under sunlight
- good sitting posture with erect back and to move to sitting cross legged Indian style
Day #5 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- last 20 odd mins seemed totally out of control and impatient
- concentrated on deep breathing to bring myself to observe and not get lost in the melee
- quick shower, tea and then started session before sunrise
- last 20 odd mins seemed totally out of control and impatient
- concentrated on deep breathing to bring myself to observe and not get lost in the melee
- quick shower, tea and then started session before sunrise
Day #6 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- just let my mind wander. No controlling it
- brought my attention back to deep breathing without forcing it
- wake up early.Discipline is key.
- sit in space with natural air flow
- just tea. Empty stomach. Shower before.
- just let my mind wander. No controlling it
- brought my attention back to deep breathing without forcing it
- wake up early.Discipline is key.
- sit in space with natural air flow
- just tea. Empty stomach. Shower before.
Day #7 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- 40 mins of flow in lotus posture, mantra chant(thx @harristhedean) wit deep breathing
- moved to chair for 20 mins as legs were gettin numb and brought me out of flow
- late night session.still gud wit no noise
- beautiful
- 40 mins of flow in lotus posture, mantra chant(thx @harristhedean) wit deep breathing
- moved to chair for 20 mins as legs were gettin numb and brought me out of flow
- late night session.still gud wit no noise
- beautiful
Day #8 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- 50 mins in lotus posture, mantra chant and deep breathing
- 10 mins in chair due to legs getting numb
- felt like a routine at some point
- urge to look at timer and did.
- should let go completely
- 50 mins in lotus posture, mantra chant and deep breathing
- 10 mins in chair due to legs getting numb
- felt like a routine at some point
- urge to look at timer and did.
- should let go completely
Day #9 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- got lost in thoughts
- find sitting posture to prevent sciatic nerve numbness
- it's ok to have a bad session
- need consistency to builld discipline
- not all sessions need to give answers
- meditate for meditation's sake
- got lost in thoughts
- find sitting posture to prevent sciatic nerve numbness
- it's ok to have a bad session
- need consistency to builld discipline
- not all sessions need to give answers
- meditate for meditation's sake
Day #10 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- all sorts of past and future bubbling to the surface
- found a decent posture to hold for the entire session
- 60 mins seems difficult with all thoughts popping in and out ( reminds me of peace from mind quote by naval)
- all sorts of past and future bubbling to the surface
- found a decent posture to hold for the entire session
- 60 mins seems difficult with all thoughts popping in and out ( reminds me of peace from mind quote by naval)
Day #11 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- late night session to find some quiet since missed the morning slot
- 60 mins is getting difficult
- zero insights but was expecting none tbh
- learning to let go and observe is the most difficult part
- late night session to find some quiet since missed the morning slot
- 60 mins is getting difficult
- zero insights but was expecting none tbh
- learning to let go and observe is the most difficult part
Day #12 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- late night session seems to hit the spot
- 60 mins was a breeze
- sitting on chair in semi lotus position
- let go totally even with Thoughts wandering everywhere
- still not observing but gooood session
- late night session seems to hit the spot
- 60 mins was a breeze
- sitting on chair in semi lotus position
- let go totally even with Thoughts wandering everywhere
- still not observing but gooood session
Day #16 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- more focus & less diversion
- deep breathing to set the tone
- more focus & less diversion
- deep breathing to set the tone
Day #17 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- more focus & less diversion
- lotus position on the couch actually helps to prevent legs going numb
- deep breathing as usual
- not looking for insights or conclusions from the session
- more focus & less diversion
- lotus position on the couch actually helps to prevent legs going numb
- deep breathing as usual
- not looking for insights or conclusions from the session
Day #18 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- an agitated session
- deep breathing as usual
- almost felt lazy to skip and go sleep but took time to sit
- an agitated session
- deep breathing as usual
- almost felt lazy to skip and go sleep but took time to sit
Day #20 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- another scatterbrain session : to observe next time around than feeling guilty
- deep breathing as usual
- another scatterbrain session : to observe next time around than feeling guilty
- deep breathing as usual
Day #21 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- lot more focus and observation during the session
- deep breathing as usual
- lot more focus and observation during the session
- deep breathing as usual
Day #22 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- a bit of wandering but good session deep into the night
- don't want to make this into a progress report by sending out too many details
- my experiences don't mean nothing. you have to experience the nectar yourself.
- a bit of wandering but good session deep into the night
- don't want to make this into a progress report by sending out too many details
- my experiences don't mean nothing. you have to experience the nectar yourself.
Day #24 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- long day and the tiredness and less sleep showed in the session
- had to drag myself through the last 20 mins
- someday the awareness will no more be constrained
Guess no hattrick of naval likes today : )
- long day and the tiredness and less sleep showed in the session
- had to drag myself through the last 20 mins
- someday the awareness will no more be constrained
Guess no hattrick of naval likes today : )
Day #26 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- 75 mins session
- gratitude
- eating clean and light ( and if possible vegan) helps
- 75 mins session
- gratitude
- eating clean and light ( and if possible vegan) helps
Day #27 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- 75 mins session
- gratitude to have this possibility
- 75 mins session
- gratitude to have this possibility
Day #28 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- 80 mins session
- gratitude
- show others this possibility not force them
- a lighthouse serves as a beacon only when the ship *realises* it
- 80 mins session
- gratitude
- show others this possibility not force them
- a lighthouse serves as a beacon only when the ship *realises* it
Day #29 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- 60 mins session
- compassion
- no expectations for the fruit of your actions
- 60 mins session
- compassion
- no expectations for the fruit of your actions
Day #30 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- 60 mins session
- incredibly beautiful moments of bliss
- to learn, empty your cup first
- gratitude
- 60 mins session
- incredibly beautiful moments of bliss
- to learn, empty your cup first
- gratitude
Day #31 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- 80 mins session
- education should lead to reflection
- gratitude for this possibility
- 80 mins session
- education should lead to reflection
- gratitude for this possibility
Day #32 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- 60 mins session
- wandering mind
- still grateful for this opportunity
- 60 mins session
- wandering mind
- still grateful for this opportunity
Day #34 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- 60 mins session
- should anything need to be said at all ?
- 60 mins session
- should anything need to be said at all ?
Day #38 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- 60 mins session
- gratitude for all those who have pushed me onwards knowingly or unknowingly on my journey.
- 60 mins session
- gratitude for all those who have pushed me onwards knowingly or unknowingly on my journey.
Day #40 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- 70 mins session
- gratitude
Would most of us do this if naval did not start this challenge?
Or the ego trip or visibilty that comes with tagging naval ?
Or having a like from him ?
- 70 mins session
- gratitude
Would most of us do this if naval did not start this challenge?
Or the ego trip or visibilty that comes with tagging naval ?
Or having a like from him ?
Day #41 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- 60 mins session
- gratitude for all those who have gone this way and created a trail for others to follow
- 60 mins session
- gratitude for all those who have gone this way and created a trail for others to follow
Day #43 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- 60 mins session
- gratitude
- lovely weather with the smell of rain
- 60 mins session
- gratitude
- lovely weather with the smell of rain
Day #48 of @naval 's 60 day meditation challenge
- 75 mins session
- gratitude
https://twitter.com/nata_inc/status/1261042529362903042?s=19
- 75 mins session
- gratitude
https://twitter.com/nata_inc/status/1261042529362903042?s=19
Day #50 of @naval ' s 60 day meditation challenge
- 80 mins session
- gratitude
- between dinner and meditation, mediation came first. Good.
- 80 mins session
- gratitude
- between dinner and meditation, mediation came first. Good.
So 60 days flew by in a whif. Honestly did not expect to complete this.
Anyways seems like people like some gyan to read regarding others progress or maybe not.
But here goes a simple update on what happened during these 60 days and what are the takeaways if any.
Anyways seems like people like some gyan to read regarding others progress or maybe not.
But here goes a simple update on what happened during these 60 days and what are the takeaways if any.
Physical considerations :
Sitting posture : after a few days of wriggling through various postures, went back to basics and settled on simple lotus posture.
Erect back and on a couch to reduce numbness in feet.
Sitting posture : after a few days of wriggling through various postures, went back to basics and settled on simple lotus posture.
Erect back and on a couch to reduce numbness in feet.
Time :
I prefer doing it in the night mainly because i am more of a night owl, less distractions and its like my end of day mental massage.
I prefer doing it in the night mainly because i am more of a night owl, less distractions and its like my end of day mental massage.
Eating habits :
Since starting this, much more focus on what goes into the body.
And a light dinner which was perfect for the session.
Social drinking and heavy foods made it extremely difficult to get through a few final sessions.
Since starting this, much more focus on what goes into the body.
And a light dinner which was perfect for the session.
Social drinking and heavy foods made it extremely difficult to get through a few final sessions.
Distractions :
Monkey mind. - breathing in out in 1:2 ratio to calm myself.
A certain amount of physical discomfort. - changed positions in-between to be comfortable.
Checking the clock : did it if the need came without feeling guilty. Gave no importance to it and got back.
Monkey mind. - breathing in out in 1:2 ratio to calm myself.
A certain amount of physical discomfort. - changed positions in-between to be comfortable.
Checking the clock : did it if the need came without feeling guilty. Gave no importance to it and got back.
What did i learn ?
Honestly i have no clue. There was moments where i felt what i felt whereas most of the times were just meh.
It was an opportunity that came at the right moment during the lockdown thanks to @harristhedean and @naval for showing me this door.
Honestly i have no clue. There was moments where i felt what i felt whereas most of the times were just meh.
It was an opportunity that came at the right moment during the lockdown thanks to @harristhedean and @naval for showing me this door.
What you need to learn ?
Reading progress reports is a kind of mental masturbation.
Do it for yourself. May give insights or none.
As said earlier, my experiences count for zilch. You'll have to experience it yourself.
If you 'need' to know how fire feels, touch it yourself.
Reading progress reports is a kind of mental masturbation.
Do it for yourself. May give insights or none.
As said earlier, my experiences count for zilch. You'll have to experience it yourself.
If you 'need' to know how fire feels, touch it yourself.
Put up this thread in case you still want to read. https://twitter.com/nata_inc/status/1262047465144025092?s=19
