As a psychologist and avid meditator (vipassana) for the past 7 years, myself, I'm excited to begin teaching a university course this semester which examines states of consciousness that transcend the ego as seen through the purview of psychology and brain science. As I prepared the material for the course, I came across this video in which (via
My Science Academy) "Dan Harris explains the neuroscience behind meditation, but reminds us that the ancient practice isn’t magic and likely won’t send one floating into the cosmic ooze. He predicts that the exercise will soon become regularly scheduled maintenance, as commonplace as brushing your teeth or eating your veggies. Harris, an ABC News correspondent, was turned on to mediation after a live, on-air panic attack. His latest book is 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works–A True Story"
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KrazyKat42says...I remember meditating as a teenager. I found my consciousness shrinking into a tiny sphere. My head was a vast empty space, miles in diameter. Did it make me a better person? Who knows.
newtboyHow Zen.
shinyblurrysays...Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
Psalm 1:2 but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
Psalm 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!"
EnzoblueSam Harris has two guided meditations you can download here: http://www.samharris.org/blog/item/mindfulness-meditation
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