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AARPTeri
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November 12, 2019

Meditation, a call for your tips!

  • November 12, 2019
  • 44 replies
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It may be that 40% of the US meditates regularly, but Pew Research also indicates that 45% meditate seldom or never. Where do you fall? 

 

Share your tips on meditation and how to cope during the holidays!

 

Who knows, your post could receive a free giveaway of the Meditation for Caregivers book, by Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D. and Julia L. Mayer, Psy.D. or other goodies during November!

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      donna1010
      Contributor ⭐
      December 27, 2019
      I wonder if you can meditate while your walking?
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      linmock
      Contributor ⭐
      December 27, 2019

      There is a walking meditation. The object to come back to is the feet touching the ground. I really like to do it in a park or nature area but it is also good walking to a destination or even down the hall. It is really nice when you are walking a labyrinth.

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        Jtbud74
        Contributor ⭐
        December 29, 2019

        Meditation is one of the best practices for health.  It's Harder than it looks pratice make perfect 

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        CherylR914199
        Contributor ⭐⭐
        January 2, 2020

        My local library offers a program that allows a person to view free five films a month, the program is called Kanopy. Along with popular entertainment movies they offer The Great Courses, I am watching Masters of Mindfulness. I have only viewed the first three lessons out of the 22 lessons in the series, and they are very interesting. I have meditated for several years, but I am always open to suggestions on how I can improve my practice.

        On a side note, my daughter teaches fifth grade and they teach their students mindfulness.

        DiscoSteph
        DiscoSteph
        Contributor ⭐
        January 2, 2020

        If you have an Alexa, you can access meditation programs that offer guided meditations, or just meditative music with a timer.  It's easier to begin with a guide. Or, just try it for one minute. And breathe!

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        e222351g
        Contributor ⭐
        January 3, 2020

        I meditate from time to time. I want to be regular with it, but I forget when I get busy with things that need to be done. 

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        GloriaK419468
        Contributor ⭐
        January 6, 2020
        Pray pray pray
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        BishopLowG
        Contributor ⭐
        January 9, 2020

        ***FIND a space OUTSIDE where you can CLOSE YOUR EYES for at least 5 MINUTES and CONCENTRATE on LISTENING to the BIRDS "talk to each other" WHILE taking SLOW, DEEP BREATHS. {This "mini-vacation" will help you "escape" from any situation and "ground" yourself again.}***
        Before my Mom lost her battle with Lung Cancer, I spent 9 months caring for her 24/7. Seven of those months were spent in the hospital together where I would try to take her outside at least once a day so BOTH of us could "DE-STRESS" together. Even though we were surrounded by people & buildings, we could ALWAYS find one little area where we wouldn't be in anyone's way, including behind the hospital by the cafeteria loading dock! Mentally it helped BOTH of us to keep "fighting " the cancer and gave us something to look forward to every day.

         

        AARPJanelleM
        AARPJanelleM
        Community Champion ⭐
        January 9, 2020

        Having the ability to find a quiet place to de-stress is so important to mentally recharge. Thank you for being there for your mom when she needed you most, she was so fortunate to have you ❤️

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