Tulpamancy and Waifus

[Gray]

Was able to meditate 5-6ish minutes.

That’s good.

Something got itchy, I scratched it, and quickly lost focus and was unable to regain it...

That’s bad, lol, just kidding. There is no need to be upset if you lose yourself while you’re meditating. When you find yourself drifting off and you realize this, all you have to do is come back to focus on breathing. Think of this as a new video game, unaware what you’re doing/somewhat understanding your goal, but it’s ok to get sidetrack with side quests or the graphics in the game, just as long you remember your objective in the game… which is breathing. XD

… kept thinking about stupid off-topic shit.

That’s fine, your mind and body will get accustom to these five minutes of meditation.

During the breathing exercises, was counting "one Mississippi, two Mississippi, ect" but got wise idea to count "one Twilight, Two Twilight". Around beginning of counting Twilights, felt really relaxed and at ease, felt something, though dunno if it was a slight dip into sleep or whatever. Felt like a dip or bump. Dunno. I don't wanna be making something out of nothing, getting hopes up and whatnot.

Hoping is the great part in striving to reach what you’re looking for, Gray. We believe you will climb this feat with your own pace. You have plenty of time for this exercise.

Tell me, Gray. Did you meditate sitting up or lying down?

If it feels worth noting, it's worth noting.

Ladies and gentleman.. fillies and colts, Kaltes-Herzeleid! 2017!

Though it sounds bad, if you take it out of context. XD

It's great that you were able to get yourself so relaxed in such a relatively short period time, and in your first attempt in quite sometime. If you think that's a good method to keep using, you should.

Kaltes is right, whatever works best for you, do it, but if you find yourself stuck or unsure, then don't be afraid to ask us here or one of us, in private message.

When I first started meditating I paced around my room whilst concentrating since I found I was able to focus better while moving (of course I had to pick a specific path so as not to bump into anything).

Never heard of this method, but it reminds me seeing someone meditate by swaying their upper body and/or head left and right slowly, while they were sitting in the upright position.

Don't worry about falling asleep too much, it's happened to pretty much anyone who's meditated at one point or another.

If you fear of sleeping through your meditative state, then there is another way to be relaxed while being aware. When people think of meditating, they think of this…



How this goes, is you let you body go, while having your spine straighten. Your spine is your support, as you let you jaw, head, arms, shoulder, and any part of your body relax as possible, while maintaining your attention to able yourself to focus.

Note: You don't really have to have your arms or hands/hooves, like what Discord and Tree Hugger is doing.

You will come to learn to focus in breathing, while you let you mind wander. This is something to enable you to connect or possibly make contact with what you’re seeking.

Another reason for you to meditate is to calm your mind, all those bad feelings you had gather up in day(s), week(s), or year(s), will simply pass you by. Think of the bad as gray clouds, they will just go through you, as you go on. Thus, the reason for this exercise, and not just to throw you something and see if you get it on your own. -_-

Plus, I am aware everyone/everypony is different, so you gain more from doing this, without me asking a heavy amount of questions that may make you feel unsure in answering.

Keep on meditating, Gray. Five minutes is all we need from you everyday, and keep on posting your progress here or you can make a new journal on what you’re experiencing everyday. This way, we can better assist you in anyway possible for you, and perhaps serve as a guide to help others.

Amena: You’re not alone! ^ ^

Good morning Amena.

Amena: Morning! And good morning everypony! :3 ^ ^

Meditated again. Nothing of note really. Maybe shorter than yesterday's, but that's just about it. Still relaxing, and actually ended up falling asleep after losing focus and trying to regain it, focusing on breathing. Yesterday, meditated while lying on my back, cuddling Twilight plush lying on my chest. Today, was lying on my side while cuddling Twilight plush.