23/10/2024
Yesterday I happened ot meet up with a student/friend of mine that handed me these questions (20 in all) on the topic of meditation...Below are my answers:
1. How did you first get started with meditation, and what drew you to it initially?
I was 15 when I began meditation after reading a book titled “Dr. From Lhasa” by Tuesday Lobsang Rampa.
2. What type of meditation do you primarily practice, and why did you choose that particular form?
I practice simply sitting still with my head, neck, and spine in a straight line, focusing on my breath. I chose this form because breath is the nearest element that connects my mind and body.
3. How has your meditation practice evolved over the years?
It evolved from having an active mind 24/7 to being able to control my thoughts.
4. What benefits have you personally experienced from regular meditation?
Peace of mind, increased resilience, a positive attitude towards life, and better health.
5. How do you incorporate meditation into your daily routine, and how much time do you typically dedicate to it?
I prioritize meditation, practicing twice a day—1.5 hours in the morning (3 am to 4:30 am) and 1.5 hours at night (7 pm to 8:30 pm).
6. Can you describe a profound or transformative experience you've had during meditation?
Yes, I’ve experienced the ability to witness information visually, auditorily, and kinesthetically.
7. What challenges or obstacles have you faced in maintaining a consistent meditation practice?
In the early days, sitting for long hours was uncomfortable, and I was constantly harassed by creeping thoughts.
8. How does meditation help you manage stress, anxiety, or negative emotions?
By controlling my thoughts, I can eliminate stress, anxiety, and negative emotions.
9. Do you integrate any specific breathing techniques or visualizations into your meditation practice?
Yes, I practice pranayama.
10. How has meditation influenced your relationships with others or your general outlook on life?
I’ve become calmer, more understanding, forgiving, and resilient toward others' behavior.
11. What advice do you have for beginners who may struggle with quieting their minds during meditation?
Let go of all expectations and understand that “sleep is unconscious meditation, and meditation is conscious sleep.” This awareness reduces preconceived ideas about meditation.
12. How has meditation helped you tap into your intuition or inner wisdom?
It has made me more in tune with my inner self, allowing me to receive daily guidance.
13. Are there any common misconceptions about meditation that you encounter with clients?
Yes, many expect instant results and struggle, thinking meditation is a fight. But meditation is not a practice; it is a state of being.
14. What role does mindfulness play in your meditation practice, and how do you bring mindfulness into your everyday life?
I prefer to call it contemplation. For example, contemplating on the breath or the heart’s value, without trying to dissect thoughts, just observing them as they arise.
15. How do you measure or assess progress in your meditation practice, both for yourself and for your clients?
For myself, it’s how much I’ve connected with my true self and detached from sensory distractions. For clients, it’s when they come to me with a transformative realization about their meditation experience.
16. Do you believe meditation can enhance creativity, problem-solving, or productivity, and how has it done so for you?
Absolutely! Meditation has heightened my intuition, helped me read people’s intentions, and even prevented accidents, like in Kerala, India, in 2008.
17. How do you handle distractions or interruptions during your meditation sessions?
By focusing on one-pointedness, much like remaining present during intimate experiences. Distractions vanish when focus is maintained.
18. Have you experimented with different environments or settings for meditation, and how do they affect your practice?
Yes, I’ve meditated in various places during my travels, but no setting affects my practice because I carry my peace of mind wherever I go.
19. In what ways has meditation contributed to your spiritual growth or sense of purpose?
It has replaced traditional religion for me, revealing a spiritual "God" that is more real than any man-made concept.
20. How do you guide or support clients who are interested in starting or deepening their meditation practice?
I guide clients in different ways based on their desires, through one-on-one practice, seminars, or digital courses.
