Comments on: “The Mysterious Discipline”: Guest Post by Mary Raymond

By: Christi Turner

Christi Turner — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:31:25 +0000

Insight Timer is another great app and tool. You can decide how long to meditate, and there are categories such as stress and anxiety, recovery and healing, creativity, etc. Or, you can just have a background music or silence. When you finish your meditation, it shows you how many thousands of people worldwide were meditating with you. You can mark your favorites to return to at another time. I love that so many are finding this practice beneficial to quiet the “noise” of modern life. Thank you for this post!

By: Todd Jones

Todd Jones — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 18:45:56 +0000

I am still chuckling over your thoughts on your adventures with meditation. They also serve as wonderfully candid comments on trying something new. Isn’t it interesting that breathing, something we do most of the time without thinking about it, is so full of possibility and peace? Thanks, Mary!

By: Caroline Trost

Caroline Trost — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 13:50:27 +0000

Yes, I can’t wait to compare notes!

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 12:13:53 +0000

In reply to Caroline Trost.

It’s an inspiring piece, for sure! And Caroline, I bet you’re like Mary – reading more about it would almost certainly help! I look forward to comparing notes! xo

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 12:12:15 +0000

In reply to linda leaming.

Linda, that is very helpful to me as I begin this journey. Thank you!! xo

By: Mary Raymond

Mary Raymond — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 12:12:07 +0000

In reply to Betsy Wills.

Mavis will be so pleased that you focused on her. I’m not sure if it’s her meditation practice or her habit of sleeping 20 hours a day that keeps her on the level. Hugs to you always!

By: Caroline Trost

Caroline Trost — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 03:11:21 +0000

I’ve been dabbling in meditation (with the Headspace app) – about 10 minutes a day (most days) for a month or so with some office-mates. I keep feeling like I’m not quite getting it right, but this inspires me to keep trying and maybe to do some more reading!

By: linda leaming

linda leaming — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 02:41:27 +0000

This is so helpful! I really like this, and that in Mary’s explanation of her attempts to meditate she tried and didn’t quite get it then tried again and again. She makes it clear you have to find what works for you. For me, I had to find a place that was conducive. That was the most important.

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 23:30:55 +0000

In reply to Betsy Wills.

I love it, Betsy!! Thanks!! xo