Comments on: Discovering Yourself Through Travel

By: Sameer Thakuri

Sameer Thakuri — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:50:34 +0000

Hiee ,
I am Sameer.I am spiritual and vegetarian for the last 15 years.I do meditation but i still lack focus on it.
As soon as i start meditation my mind starts wandering from one corner to the other and i end in frustration so now a days i simply do the paryer.
My desire is to go deep into the meditaion and discover myself.
My question here is do you need to sit silent or do some japa.I just need some guidance to improve my meditation.
Waiting for your respponse.

Thanx,
Sameer.

By: Lisa E

Lisa E — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:46:42 +0000

Do you think that meditation is best done the way most do it–sitting or walking and observing the thoughts, etc.? I seem to do better with an activity that focuses my mind on something and totally puts me in the moment (eg, drumming, creating something, etc.)

Just wondering what you think about meditating other ways….

And good luck with your ebook!

By: teresa bialkowska

teresa bialkowska — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:04 +0000

I like meditation but realized that if I don’t make time for it, whether or not I’m actually in the mood, I fall out of step with it and lose it as a habit. It requires discipline like any other practice.
Not to mention the fact that no matter how I feel going into it, meditation always feels good.

Also, I realize that you can meditate during everyday life, sitting on a bus, waiting in line at the grocery store, even just sitting at your computer. You can take a few minutes of silence to calm your mind and instill bliss in your awareness.
It doesn’t have to be sitting on a mat for 20 minutes, it can be whatever you want it to be!

Can’t wait to read your manual- super excited!!

By: mezz

mezz — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:15:24 +0000

my pleasure let me know if you come to asia anytime soon….be well and happy travels

By: mezz

mezz — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:13:58 +0000

thank you so much

By: Farnoosh

Farnoosh — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:51:25 +0000

Ivan and Raam, I agree on Raam’s points of traveling and then being in the place FULLY, completely, mentally, physically, emotionally, and sometimes yes, leaving the camera behind and taking mental shots of the beauty (or the ugliness) around. Oh how I am getting the travel itch again…..Great great post here, thank you Ivan!

By: Angela Artemis

Angela Artemis — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:40:23 +0000

Ivan,
What a great post!

I loved this part: What happens when your mind stops moving? You become extremely quite, utterly still, in this stillness you are free to observe without any dissipation of energy, in fact you accumulate energy. This energy is what causes you to feel extremely alert, yet calm and relaxed, like you just had 10 Red Bull Energy Drinks without any of the side effects. This energy is what helps you transform and go beyond your previous unconscious tendencies. You start encountering your true self.

I was going to say that this is the experience we all hope to achieve as frequently as possible during meditation….but then I read that you were going to be writing beginners guide to meditation.

Wonderful idea. I think your ebook will be excellent!

By: mezz

mezz — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:04:14 +0000

thank you I am happy to hear that you are making strides in going after the things that will bring you joy…don’t give up…keep at it my friend