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Hi, Anyone know of a meditative practice which involves primary and secondary noting? I want it to be similar to mahasi style noting. However, I would like it to be an absorption/ single-pointed focused practice, rather than an insight/ momentary concentration practice. Thanks in advance.

You're welcome

Guessing you still believe in free will then

I'd say its any distraction that we are powerless to stop ourselves from using.

@StarStruck Cue him seducing you and turning you into one of his webcam girls

@Avanna Overcoming unconscious shame, and paranoia. I have quite serious psychological issues though. I think being trauma & neurodivergence informed could be a great thing to do in this domain. And also would lower risk of misguiding/ damaging vulnerable people too. I see a lot of coaches in these domains who haven't experienced things like autism, cptsd giving out across the board advice. And it angers and saddens me because I'm confident it will mislead and hurt quite a few folk

Why not? Its okay to do what you enjoy

@Leo Gura You the man Leo ?

@Buck Edwards I'd accept and love the you that you perceive to have wasted time. Maybe reflect on why you acted how you did and what lessons you can take from it. For example, why do you think you acted in a lazy manner? Maybe you didn't know how to build habits or you had depression. So, working on those would be something you could do to change your results going forward. Going forward I'd take responsibility for your results. In terms of seeing yourself as the creator of your life. Such that when you encounter obstacles you you think about possible solutions, rather than thinking of yourself as a victim. But, if things don't go your way, I wouldn't blame or fault yourself. Instead, just see whatever results you do get, be them positive or negative, as feedback. Reflect on that feedback, take the lessons, and then move forward bearing in mind those lessons.

@Heart of Space I'd be very careful of devilry with posts like this. Not everyone has the same state of consciousness or ability to do that you do. Things like trauma and disability can make even the simplest of tasks for some demographics of people a nightmare to complete, and really that is even understating it. I've inhabited a more normal state of consciousness, and also an extremely debilitating state of consciousness. And, the difference in ability to do is so stark and nightmarish. If you haven't experienced those levels of consciousness its probably hard to relate but I think views like this are really dangerous. They leave a lot of very vulnerable people behind, and stigmatized.

@vindicated erudite Why do you hold that opinion?

@vindicated erudite To me, I think it would depend on what sort of monarchy someone was proposing. I don't think I'd want any but I think I would more strongly disagree with some forms compared to others. I'm mostly against it because of the risk of tyranny. A consequence of monarchies tending to have much power in the hands of few. Also, because I think monarchies normalize a culture of strong class hierarchy. Which entails members of upper classes being seen as superior in nature to lower classes. Consequently, this risks an othering/ dehumanizing of lower classes, which can lead to the legitimization and normalization of oppression, exploitation and subjection of the lower class. What do you think OP?

@Richard Purdy Hey dude, I don't know the specifics re youtube, i.e. don't have personal experience in that domain. However, I would recommend you approach the project with a mindset of engaging in deliberate practice. In terms of primarily analyzing the feedback you get on videos through things like statistics Reason I bring this up is mainly because I see here a distinction that is useful to make. I would agree many want to become youtubers but how many are being strategic in how they approach the project? How many are analyzing the feedback on their videos thoroughly and adjusting accordingly? I think once you take that into account the size of the group shrinks. That said, I imagine there will still be many.

@at_anchor You're welcome. All the best with it.

@at_anchor You could work on a way to relieve body tensions too, i.e. through the following: 1. Back buddy https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trigger-Massager-Massage-Shoulder-Myofascial/dp/B076HQY44G/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2TU2RDT75VUIX&keywords=back+buddy&qid=1691161767&sprefix=back+buddy%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-5 2. Electronic massage gun https://www.amazon.co.uk/AERLANG-Percussion-Handheld-Massager-Recovery/dp/B08H133S2L/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3C183Z5GP99HU&keywords=massage+gun&qid=1691162292&sprefix=massage+gun%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-5 Maybe some acupuncture too. Lot of trauma is kept in our bodies imo.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trigger-Massager-Massage-Shoulder-Myofascial/dp/B076HQY44G/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2TU2RDT75VUIX&keywords=back+buddy&qid=1691161767&sprefix=back+buddy%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-5 Great tool for massaging out the knots and tensions in your back. Very useful if you have dissociation and/ or trauma you want to work through, imo. Its designed for self use.

Often professorships require the professor teaches a certain amount for the university

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AERLANG-Percussion-Handheld-Massager-Recovery/dp/B08H133S2L/ref=zg_bs_g_3360464031_sccl_1/257-6634318-3647921?th=1 In my experience, very useful for body awareness and reducing muscle tensions

@KatiesKarma Also, I'll add in another suggestion I've recently come across. It would be to buy a percussive massage gun. Its, imo, an easy and enjoyable way to increase body awareness and relax muscles. With the release of tension that might allow for emotions to come up for you.

@Raze I think these are all fantastic books. I haven't read the righteous mind personally. I think no bad parts is one of the most groundbreaking books of our era too. And Shinzen's work has completely changed my relationship to intense emotions in my life. I especially love his noting gone technique.

@SeaMonster What about the people who would be left to die without the progressive provided welfare states around the world?

@Shakazulu You the man bro. I had a friend who was sexually abused when he was a kid and did pick up too. I saw how devastated his psyche was from it but he managed to transform himself, both externally and internally. Your story here reminds me of him. So, major respect to you dude. And I wish you all the best going forward.

https://www.shinzen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/art_PowerofGone.pdf By Shinzen Young

@KatiesKarma Also, if you want a somatic meditation. I heard someone with severe dissociation who got significant results from using the linked guided meditations: https://www.shambhala.com/somaticdescent/

I see. Perhaps you could consider working with an online practioner.