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Concentration meditation is an extraordinarily powerful method. Ordinarily, the mind wanders haphazardly from topic to topic even in the middle of tasks [1]. Mo
by Glench 7y ago
Concentration meditation is an extraordinarily powerful method. Ordinarily, the mind wanders haphazardly from topic to topic even in the middle of tasks [1]. Most people find it a challenge to focus on even one thing fully for 30 seconds without their mind wandering. With good concentration practice, the mind concentrates fully and effortlessly for as long as the meditator wants. As you can imagine, that can be a real boon for productivity.
[1] http://www.danielgilbert.com/KILLINGSWORTH%20&%20GILBERT%20(2010).pdf http://www.danielgilbert.com/KILLINGSWORTH%20&%20GILBERT%20(...
- victor106 7y agoInteresting. How do you practice concentration meditation?
- Glench 7y agoPick something to concentrate on, like the breath. With your awareness, focus and get absorbed in the details of the concentration object. When your mind wanders from the object, bring it back. With good practice, it starts to become automatic.
- szaboat 7y agoI've started to practice vipassana meditation and this book was gave a really practical approach. It's really pragmatic and describes everything, position, breathing, problem handling, pacing. I recommend to give it a try. http://www.vipassana.com/meditation/mindfulness_in_plain_english.php http://www.vipassana.com/meditation/mindfulness_in_plain_eng... shameless plug, I made an ebook from the online texts https://github.com/szaboat/ebook-mindfulness-in-plain-english https://github.com/szaboat/ebook-mindfulness-in-plain-englis...