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lilliede81
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Anyone remember the name of the foundation in Seattle which gives free...

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espresso
Answer:not the right address (sri chimnoy) -- I'd be int. in this myself!
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30daystoit
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What type of meditation are you practicing and what types have you tried...

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LMAYO9
Answer:I've tried the sitting in the lotus position in a dark room thing and that doesn't work for me. What DOES work for me is just sort of closing my eyes...
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springshine
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Do you find that meditating gives you more energy?

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LMAYO9
Answer:I don't know that it gives me more energy, per se, but it does calm me down and make me feel more able to tackle challenges in my life. So in a way...
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bstarr
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do you listen to music when you meditate?

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30daystoit
Answer:There are quite a few forms of meditation, some are "guided" meditations, and some are non guided. The non guided ones involve some type of mantra or...
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springshine
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Do you meditate every day?

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dagnysidhu
Answer:YES. It has been a week since i started meditating and its an inner urge that prompts me to mediatate everyday even if it is for short interevels.
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gypsy06
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Does it help a person feel more at peace

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30daystoit
Answer:If that's what you are seeking, YET. Think of the process and practice of meditation as a "reset" button for your mind.
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Have you tried meditation?

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