![]() And in pushing up against that barrier, you see the hindrances coming up, and concentration lets you trace their origination more and more clearly. In theory, if not for the hindrances (negative qualities that arise in the mind) one should be able to sit still for hours with no extta external stimuli or conditions and be content. If I haven't lost you, heres a more direct answer about smoking and meditation: One of the biggest points in meditation is to practice being happy or peaceful with as few conditions as possible hinging on that happiness or contentment. Which leads to the next issue, instead of coming down, most of us potheads do the next 'logical' thing.smoke more! And so begins the path of dependency. Just felt sluggish and disinterested for a couple hours or more after. On top of that, if you smoke, you are going to come down. Were all familiar with "stoner thoughts" that are completely silly when you come down or a sober person hears them. It makes me complacent, It also tricks you into thinking very inconsequential things are more than they are. IMO, its only an issue if you are psychologicaly dependent on it, and thats true for about anything.Īs former pothead, I count herb as an intoxicant when it comes to meditation and mindfulness.Īs a more day to day example, it really does dull the mind, just not in the same way as alcohol. Just phenomena coming and going, and you can choose what stories and views you tack on from there onward cause you've applied a microscope to your own mind, you know how it works and can adjust as you want in a direction for the greater good.įirst off, Im not here to talk down on pot use in general. Staying in this state will lead to seeing experiences such as your thoughts, feelings, quirks and neuroses in a more direct way, without all the extra perceptions and views we tack on. ![]() You use focus on the breath to gain a sustained attention, and this allows you to catch the movements of the mind while developing concentration. ![]() In theory, if not for the hindrances (negative qualities that arise in the mind) one should be able to sit still for hours with no extra external stimuli or conditions and be content. In a way, the biggest points in meditation is to practice being content with as few conditions as possible hinging on that happiness or contentment. ![]()
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