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I mean samatha/vipassana or whatever.

I encounter things relevant to atheism sometimes when I meditate.

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[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 4 points 2 days ago (8 children)

What do you mean "encounter"? Also, what kind of "things"?

[–] DominatorX1@thelemmy.club 1 points 2 days ago (7 children)

When I meditate I sometimes perceive strange stuff. That's the encountering.

I have encountered what might be called "spirits" and a "creator". So that's relevant.

Think of it as a telescope or a microscope. It delivers a new way of seeing. Among other things.

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 9 points 2 days ago (6 children)

Think of it as your idle mind wandering and making stuff up for its own amusement.

[–] DominatorX1@thelemmy.club -4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'll keep my own council, thanks anyway.

What's your meditation technique?

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Well, you offered advice, I returned the favour. I do progressive muscle relaxation.

[–] DominatorX1@thelemmy.club 0 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Interesting. How effective is it compared to, say, a massage, hot-tub or vicodin?

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I've never taken vicodin, I only know it exists from English-language media and the internet. PMR does entirely different things than a massage or a hot bath. It's a very active process to achieve a different body feel and more awareness of your body while also calming your mind. I don't really feel qualified to explain what it does because I still need loads of practice and I only got what the point is after I had practical training.

[–] DominatorX1@thelemmy.club 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 1 points 2 days ago

Some. I'm better able to deal with stressful situations by applying PMR. Still don't sleep. But I also should practice more often.

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