Yes. But it took me a long time to get to the point where I was mentally ready to practice it seriously. I won't get into that whole process. But during this last month I have been getting up at 06.00 every morning, and spend between 30-45 minutes practicing.
I wouldn't say I'm very "good" at it yet, but the progress of these things are hard to measure. What I have noticed, is increased concentration and productivity at work - and that it's becoming easier every day to "catch the thoughts" whenever I get a mental impulse that might launch a panic attack - and then let go of them. I am generally more stable and satisfied. I wouldn't say "happy" per se - as I consider joy and bliss as appearances in consciousness much like any negative emotion.
Whenever I try to examine whatever I'm feeling, it tends to fade away. I find this very liberating. It's as if I can act on the moments of happiness and recognize the negative emotions as transitory, if that makes sense to you.
Like you mentioned, I am becoming convinced that this is the road for a better life - and that it really can be a solution to mental anguish. I had a panic attack the other day - and I was able to not get fully absorbed by the thought, and managed to take the moment to examine what exactly I was feeling. I couldn't find anything except for a slightly sour-feeling stomach. So then it faded.
I'd love to go more into the meat and detail of this topic, but I don't want to get preachy (or worse, boring). I don't really discuss meditation and mindfulness with other people. It's mostly a private matter to me. But here I am anonymous anyway, so.
I'll attach a link below. It'll give you a free month of the Waking Upp app, which contains guided meditations and lectures. I assume you've already looked into it, but if you haven't, I would encourage you to try it out and see how it works for you.
I wouldn't say I'm very "good" at it yet, but the progress of these things are hard to measure. What I have noticed, is increased concentration and productivity at work - and that it's becoming easier every day to "catch the thoughts" whenever I get a mental impulse that might launch a panic attack - and then let go of them. I am generally more stable and satisfied. I wouldn't say "happy" per se - as I consider joy and bliss as appearances in consciousness much like any negative emotion.
Whenever I try to examine whatever I'm feeling, it tends to fade away. I find this very liberating. It's as if I can act on the moments of happiness and recognize the negative emotions as transitory, if that makes sense to you.
Like you mentioned, I am becoming convinced that this is the road for a better life - and that it really can be a solution to mental anguish. I had a panic attack the other day - and I was able to not get fully absorbed by the thought, and managed to take the moment to examine what exactly I was feeling. I couldn't find anything except for a slightly sour-feeling stomach. So then it faded.
I'd love to go more into the meat and detail of this topic, but I don't want to get preachy (or worse, boring). I don't really discuss meditation and mindfulness with other people. It's mostly a private matter to me. But here I am anonymous anyway, so.
I'll attach a link below. It'll give you a free month of the Waking Upp app, which contains guided meditations and lectures. I assume you've already looked into it, but if you haven't, I would encourage you to try it out and see how it works for you.
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