Leo is a genious who has a way of bullying people into doing something they should be doing anyway purely for their own good and nobody else's. I have been meditating on and off, and every time I listen to Leo, I question myself why I don't do it every single day. What excuses do I have? What the hell else on earth could possibly be more important than spending half an hour every day just being purely aware? He's right, it's way more satisfying than watching the telie or playing games. It's not fun or exciting or anything, it's just satisfying. It's like discovering a nice and quiet little room in your house that's always been there but you just never realised. That's how I feel about meditation.
That was the key for me. When I began meditating years ago I at first was trying to control my thoughts. This would cause inner resistance and I quickly learned that observing the thoughts and bringing awareness into it was the key. Once I did that the thoughts would naturally begin to slow down. Within a week or two of meditating I was able to stop taking adderral and since then do not consider myself to have ADHD. Awareness is key. Great video Leo.
My first try failed and my current attempt has not progressed until watching this video also I have taken meditating as 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes before sleep which is not as hard as I thought but the trick is for me to figure out myself how to be 'aware' of my thoughts.
Aaron Doughty Great advice on the candle meditation video on curing ADHD. I've tried this technique, but I forget how if it any effect on my concentration. What I can say that I remember of though is that I find myself smiling and feeling high at some points throughout the day haha and I've beaten my sisters at Just Dance, which is quite uncommon, indicating that maybe my focus did improve? Anyways, telling you about this might help me be more motivated to do the technique on top of my breathing/simple awareness of thoughts meditation practice. Thanks so much Aaron!
I have watched this video one year ago and today I celebrate full year of every day meditation. I am grateful and I hope that you will continue to impact other people lives. Thanks Leo.
how did your life has changes after first meditation session? do you learn something more about yourself? did you feel better? how meditation change your life? thank you for the answer.
Marius Aleksandra, Meditation teaches you to be neutral and free, to find the point of balance and clear view inside of your mind. This point helps you to seperate your human consciousness from all the animal emotional garbage and social dellusions. When you find it, you can see the life, the existance as it is - senseless, nonsensical, unnecessary. Once you understand it and accept it - you don't need any excuses to live anymore. Everything becomes stupid and meaningless like a theatrical play and death just stops it.
heather bullock why would u be late to work. Do it on break, do it after work. Do a little before work. U could even meditate while ur working using mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness meditation is just attention to the details of the present moment, at work it'll make u more productive. The excuses we make is just that, excuses. Your mind will come up with plenty of excuses not to do it, that's part of the hurtle. The more u do it the more ull want to do it so just make the hurtle.
I am Muslim and love watching (most of) your videos. What I learnt from this video today is that: Meditation is about being AWARE, not stopping yourself from thinking. As a Muslim we make 'salah' 5 times a day, and each 'salah' can take about 5min. Salah is loosely translated as prayer, but it is much more than that. It's a set of rituals we do with meaningful postures, saying meaningful words as a way to connect to our Creator. I will use your technique to improve tge quality of my 'salah': practicing AWARENESS rather than focussing on stopping my mind from thinking (which has been impossible for me). A lot of what you share in your videos reminds me of advice given to us through the narrations of prophet Muhammad.
I've been studying Islam and Sufism and Muhammad. Some good stuff there which I will discuss soon. But also a lot of dogma there. So you gotta be very selective. Ancient forms of Islamic & Christian prayer ARE essentially ritualized meditation. Fana al Fana is my favorite concept.
I like your example of how meditation stops a person from being a slave to things and activities that we think keep us happy. Thank you for your video!
Just wanted to say that I meditate for about half a year daily and I totally see myself changing quite a bit. Building a habit of 20+ minutes is really powerful because once you let yourself slack off and shut the timer sooner for whatever reason. It'll come back at you and kick your ass really hard. Every time you do that, it's like instant 50% willpower loss you'll have to slowly build up again. Be tough on yourself. Everytime you have one of the bad days, remind yourself that your only task is to sit there till the alarm goes on. When you feel it's hard, focus on breathing or on awareness or think of just about anything. Just carry on. It is worth the time and effort.
As soon as i heard this guy i said after watching tons of beginners meditation videos i said to myself WOW i real human talking to another human with real problems not BS TALKING. THANK YOU! See you in one year!
Here are my notes to quickly look over the content over this video, maybe someone can use them: Goal: To be "aware" as opposition to "think". What you do: You try to not stop manipulating yourself and just feel and think whatever your body wants to feel or think. Something hurts? Feel it. Thinking about sex? Think it. Try to not manipulate yourself. KEEP IT SIMPLE. Sit down 20 minutes every day. Try to not force what you think or feel. That's it. Nothing else. * Habit is key. Once for 20 minutes EVERY DAY, for THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. Otherwise, meditation will not have an effect on you. * Some days will be good, some days will be very bad and feel like you just sat for 20 minutes instead of meditated. This is ok. During bad days you actually make more process than during good ones. *THE ONLY WAY to fuck meditation up is not meditate at all. As long as you sit for 20 minutes, you're doing it right. Benefits: * Get deep satisfaction from doing nothing and focus the most important parts of your life
During mindfulness meditation the goal is not to allow yourself to think whatever your mind or body wants to think...Surely it is to manipulate the attention and bring it back to the object of focus (breath, counting, mantra, etc.)
i know that you may not answer as this is from almost a year ago but I thought that he said to focus on nothing and when an idea comes up put it away but I do feel relaxed just sitting there either way if your following what im saying
i doing your medition for 2,5 months even when was sick and can stand up one day!Thank you. One day i get your course but not now. If you all this giving for free i just imagine how good is your life course is it.
From what I learned by practicing Karate for 2,5 yrs, I'm now 21 is that meditation is basically emptying the mind, cleansing the mind to give more space TO FOCUS optimally - for the actual session of whatever training you ought to be doing. Don't think about literally anything, what you will eat later or if your girl has texted you - ANY thoughts disrupts the inner peace of meditation. We have so many things to think about because everyday we are projected with "information" regarding false images of how life should be that we feel we must match. It's 2016 - but you can understand why monks stay in secluded areas near mountains, it is the ultimate meditation to become one with Life thus providing you with inner peace. Think about it, even time has been measured by someone and projected for us to follow, clocks etc - what if you drop everything and have a void mind. One last thing, meditation is not "shutting your eyes" - it's "cleansing your mind" because constantly we think about things and it might not always be healthy to have these thoughts in our head. Filter the trash and embrace the emptiness of your mind. Hope this helps, also great video Leo!
I love your way of approaching very seemingly difficult life experiences! I have meditated for over a year, and your right, vey poorly. Yet, I've learned the difference between awareness and over-thinking. Thank you for your graciousness of sharing your lessons learned.
Great to see this down to earth view of meditation. Human beings are rapidly moving toward creating an environment which will no longer sustain us. Learning to detach from ego through meditation is THE key. It's free, simple (maybe not easy!) and requires no religious or political affiliation. And, if you're evidence led like me, it's now backed by science! So, what are you waiting for???
You're absolutely right, and I'd add to that that meditation can help us understand the world we live in, the interdependence of all life on earth so we can protect it like we'd protect ourself or our children.
I often get this impression too. I agree, it might be because we are not used to it. I highly advice you to watch Leo's video "The No Bullshit Guide to Meditation", it covers why people give up meditation and why they feel like they are doing it wrong, and of course tips to make it a habit, etc... Personally, I enjoyed that video more than this, even if they are both interesting and cover different aspects of meditation. Good luck with meditation!
01/03/20: My first meditation practice. At first it came easy to be aware and after 5 minutes my thoughts instantly took over. I didn't fight them I let them be. I caught them mid sentence and I allowed them to carry out completely. When doing that I instantly fell into a "sleepy" state going back and forth between watching my thoughts and being aware of myself and my surroundings. The last 5 minutes where the most difficult for me. I snapped out of that sleepy state and time has never passed by slower. I lost awareness and my thoughts took over. Overall I'm happy for having this experience. I'm excited for my upcoming journey with meditation. Thanks Leo
wow this is my 6th time watching this video. and now I actually understand what he means by the distinction between thinking and awareness :o and im only 5 months in!
23:40 "Everything you want to achieve in your life is going to be limited by your awareness of your own mind." That's a fucking powerful statement man.
I did it today for the first time, don't really know much about it other than what Leo describes in this video and the "how to meditate- the no bullshit guide to meditation". It felt good to relax and clear my mind. Afterwards I realized how much time I waste by letting the monkey roam the streets ha. Made me want to be more productive in my spare time for sure. Are you meditating as well? If so how's it going?
I actually got great inspiration from this video. At the moment i am watching it because I want to share it with my brother. I liked this video because of its honesty about the beginning of meditation. It is kind of hard at the beginning. But i got that "I can afford 20 minutes in day spend only on myself " because without conscious awareness about yourself for short time we are constantly interfering with environment around us. I just started to do this habit since mid January 2020. Had moment mid February that i missed 3-5 days, but i equalised meditateing 2 - 3 times (It just happened that i was so much in my own momentum enjoying day and next day i remembered that i forgot to meditate) following days. Around end of February and the beginning of March i started to meditate twice a day asap morning and shortly before sleep, but kind of i felt that i start 35 min. mornings and 25 min evenings. And yes Leo is right some days meditation was like 5 min but some days i thought when those 25 or 35 minutes are going to be over. My experience says meditation is like life no days are the same, but quite soon i noticed that every day after meditation i had peace for a while within me. I just felt calm and peaceful and it is amazing feeling when you for some time are aware and appreciative about everything. It's like nothing bothers me but i have clear and sharp mind. Have to admit that i used weed at the beginning (i meditated and got into great feeling vibrations letting them through my body) but really quickly i got thought "How it is to meditate without weed?" or "How it is to be aware on sober mind", "How i am going to see the world sober and aware of it". Life gave me chance and from the end of February weed supply disappeared from my life. Meditation at the beginning became kind of support and mostly was easy. Around mid May i realized that something is changing. I realized that i can replace thoughts. I realized that i can use breath to release excessive thinking. I realized that focusing on something with awareness allows me "not to be with thoughts. And around 1. of June i woke up one day and it felt like "from dream". I was aware of myself also ar metaphysical/spiritual being. That was my primary reason for meditation at the beginning. Meditation awakened my inner being/guide or other words i became aware that i am also non physical. That there is more of me than what i can see, taste, touch, smell and hear. I realized that i also feel. Feel vibration of my body. I understand that there are many factors involved (like 200-700 other videos on physiology of human like glands, spirituality or metaphysics, awakening and manifestation, spiritual nutrition etc.)in my story and i am just at the beginning of my journey but i got a "taste" of the freedom existing within me. I have been looking for freedom externally but apparently it's within us. We were born with it. I just applied consistent thought "I can afford 20 min a day Just and only for myself" all other times deal when it comes attitude. Thank you Leo for being Bless you 💛💛💛
"Stop being a slave to all that shit"---- Leo What a great message this video gives to people. Showing a deeper, real and permanent route to happiness by looking within instead of outside oneself is wisdom. I am grateful to you for me and everyone else you have helped.
Absolutly. It is really cool - you and I started our hard core meditation practices at exactly the same time. 3 years ago, in December I felt intuitively that I needed to step up my meditation game, and I dedicated myself to a 1 hour a day practice. And you are so so right when you say that first 6 months - 1 year are the hardest. I remember those early mornings in those early days feeling like I was in absolute HELL but at the same time I KNEW I had to keep going. 3 years on, and I never would have expected to be where I am now with life. I think one of the things that people just are not aware of is exactly how MUCH awareness is going to come when you start down the meditation rabbit hole. I think lots of people subconsciously shy away from it, because as you get closer and closer to seeing reality for what it is, you totally lose your ability to hold onto victim stories, limiting beliefs, old negative habits - and I think with this awareness people get freaked out. You lose all ability to hold onto your old life, because the stories that you were using to justify that life no longer hold water. There is no way to dedicate your life to mediation and not have it WILDLY change everything. Not have it get to the point where you have to start taking responsibility for everything - and then beyond that. It is a gold mine, but at first with all the realizations of the TRUTH of your own mind and your own self being your own prison, it is intense. Awesome video Leo, as always, much appreciated.
This video has inspired me to make meditation a daily habit moreso than any other meditation video I've ever watched. Your delivery (in all your videos) is so engaging. Thank you for this.
I'm at a point in my life where I am giving up hope, hating myself, living in so much fear I can't tell what is real... and your videos and lessons are giving me hope that I will someday get better and live in peace, thank you
When you said the worst days are the best days I really resonated with that and I feel can apply to anything you're trying to develop. It can be hard to want to keep going in those instances cos it sometimes feels like torture. Thanks for the insight and motivation to keep going!
If 20mn is long for you, you can start with 10mn. 10 also seems enough to clear the mind a lot of times, slow down, and really settle in the present moment
I've bought many self help books. This has been the only thing that actually clicks. I listen and take notes on my lunch breaks. I call it my hour of personal development. Thank you so much. It's life changing for me.
Wow I think I just found the missing element of my life! This is exactly what I've been searching for the past few years and it has been in front of my face the entire time. I can see how this will benefit my goals.
I've noticed profound benefits, and I gave up the habit! I have no excuse, i'll get back on it, building awaress of everything around you is the key for a blissful life.
omg just did a meditation - had an epiphany of how emotions work, the law of attraction and childhood programming...it all came in this simple package all connected and clear
You really can breakdown things ,from my year and a half meditating ;I think sitting straight is important in the beginning in order to not fall asleep and meditating is such a tremendous life changing.Thanks for sharing .love.
Thank you Leo!! I am using meditation to help with stress and anger issues and I started a week ago. My first full week at 20 minutes a day. The breathing part is easy, the thoughts are wild!!! I do have brief moments peace and learning to just let it go. Just wanted to say thanks!!!
lying sideways in bed watching this, then my eyes crosses and suddenly Leo has another mouth on his forehead and two other eyes above XD. Good video btw.
I've finally discovered how to meditate. It took awhile. but now I can instantly get in the state of mind. snap. once you discover awareness, it increases your world ten-fold. bam. I am meditating. I can do this all day. but I have a stop-watch. Its pretty cool peeps. The peace that comes with meditating is indescribable. you don't want to leave. you want to bask in it forever. its that good
Thanks Leo! I’m just starting my journey of meditation & mindfulness & already feel calmer knowing there is such a simple solution! Love all your videos & so grateful for the abundance of wisdom you’re sharing!!
Hi Beth, I have a channel where I upload videos on mindfulness and meditation. Feel free to check it and let me know what you think! Mindfulness and meditation have been a life changing journey for the better, I hope it will support you too! Good luck!
I have been meditating over the last 8 months, and men, it's so lovely. Sometimes, randomly when I walk, I get a shock of pure intense joy, peace and happiness. And the more I meditate, the more I get this indescribable feeling. It's nothing compared to the happiness you (temporary) get from a graduation ceremony or something similar to that. It's just, pure, peace and natural JOY. And I have been just meditating for 8 months, I can't imagine what it'll bring in the future :)
I did 20 min right after watching the video. i set a timer on my ipad and just sat there on the couch. so many times i wanted to check the clock and see how far along i was but i kept telling myself " nope, you saw that the timer was counting down before you closed your eyes, 20 min will pass by at some point." longest 20 min ever. so many thoughts came by and passed. gonna do it tomorrow again. 6 hours????? seams like a marathon of sitting
It isn't like this for everyone, I did a certain meditation and the first time I did it the racing thoughts stopped and never returned like that again. That was sahaj samadi, a very ancient form that some people believe was the first formal form. But it did little for me after that, whereas other types did better for me long term. For most people doing just a few minutes a day, or twenty minutes every two or three days of some type that works well for them is still extremely beneficial. I definitely wouldn't say it's going to suck for an entire year without discernable benefits, that's just one person's experience. Everyone's journey will be different. But I really like the majority of this advice, especially the explanation of how simple it is to just become aware. There is great power in that alone. This has inspired me to get back into meditation, and maybe be more consistent at it. But for me there's nothing that will guarantee failure more than to insist I must do it every day or it's useless and won't see any results for a year. I can't remember to brush my hair every day, I have difficulty sometimes with things that give me great results fast since there is such a limited amount of energy. Luckily, meditation isn't something that usually sucks energy, it's great for lifting it. But I have to be able to do it when I'm not in terrible pain or everything can be made worse, just depending on how that pain is affecting my state of mind. Illness issues. See...Everyone's journey is different. BTW I lived in Fairfield Iowa for many years, which is the meditation capital of the U.S., possibly of the world. Some people there do 7+ hours a day, which I think is quite over the top. I've seen a lot of different philosophies and types of meditation, extremes and mild, it's the epicenter of the science on meditation. I've never seen a description put quite so succinctly and effective as on this channel. If you forget the whole sucks for a year thing/can't miss a day it's quite inspiring.
he gets it! its a bitch to put it into words so that people can understand . alan watts is cool but different . the vibe i get from alan watts is hes just putting out the way he sees and understand the world . and dont get me wrong hes awesome at it. and even without "getting it" you understand the beauty and truth behind is wisdom. Leo is more like tring to show you how to get where hes at.and good look tring to find the perfect words that can relate your understanding
A few years ago i had some irl issues, i felt angry in such a way that i also felt lost. And i was sick of dealing with it and dealing with the people that caused it, it was rly profound never have i felt these feelings in such an intense and blinding way anger, betrayal, mocked at. My last resort was meditation (i was pretty meh about it since i saw it has mambo jumbo, but i decided to give it a go). And i felt nothing special at first but, but... after a long time of meditation routine and patience, i.... changed the anger was no more, replaced by understanding and peace with myself and others. And dispite me believing i was right in the argument, i felt for the first time that i could forgive the people that caused it and understand them wich i couldnt force myself to before. Its really hard to explain and it feels weird typing this, but i just felt like i never did before, the way i described it was...freedom, freedom of mind and control, it was almost magical. I neglected metidation when i got better due to lazyness, and maybe i should give it a go again since things arent to nice right now. But plz if u are reading this and are felling down in your life, give it a try it will change your life. I myself am going to try it again and im sure the results will be worth it, like they were before.
I don't quite understand the "no manipulation" technique? If I let my mind do everything it wants, than how is meditation different from simple daydreaming? The technique which I have been trying to apply so far is to concentrate on something, let's say your breathing. Once you find yourself caught in s thought story, slowly release the thought and go back to observing your breath (or the chirping of the birds, flowing of water or whatever you are concentrating on). Is this type of meditation incorrect for a beginner?
when daydreaming you follow the thought and let the story unfold. you don't go there when meditating. I only meditated twice in my life, so don't take this as a deep advice. I am repeating what the dude said in this very video. Or in another one, there was another one on the same topic from him.
same question. It appears to me that the "no manipulation" technique is quite different from the technique Leo mensioned in the other video ( to clear thoughts). Manipulation happens when my mind chooses to let the thought go.
So i can count my breath, focus on my breath or maybe imagine a picture and re-focus when thoughts try to carry me away and I have to try to clear my mind? Sorry if i missed the point.
I started using the app headspace, which really improved my consistency and results. It keeps you on track with your progress and some really informative information is given. Im not an affiliate or something, but the subscription is worth. They start out with 10 minutes, which works better than 20 minutes for me. Doing one month of 10 minutes a day will help you to build the habit to have longer sessions of 20 mins. Eventually you want to go even longer as Leo mentioned. What also helped me is seeing meditation not as a goal but more as a little habit that you carry with you, during the day. I have multiple mini meditation sessions during the day now, while driving, waiting, on the bus etc.
i have just started to meditate.....been doing it a week and i feel the difference already. i am more aware of my surroundings i actually love your channel. thank you for sharing and stay blessed xx
Neither you or I have no clue what "enlightenment symptoms" are, so stop pretending you understand or even believe any of it. My position is that I don't know, but holy shit, the comments have been getting progressively worse since Leo decided to delve further into enlightenment content.
I have been meditating since I saw your video No Bullshit Guide to Meditation and I think it's been a year and a few months. It improved my life in sooo many great ways. Recently, I started adding minutes to my meditation so now I'm meditating for 40 min and my goal is 1h as you said. Thanks to you Leo I went from a very depressed person to a person that now barely gets any negative emotion. By the way I am very young, turning 17 this month! Thank you A LOT for improving my life! :)
This video reminds me of the one you made about just sitting down and NOT moving a muscle for ANY REASON. If you have an itch, you can't scratch it, if your butt or back hurts or goes numb, you can't adjust yourself. It's supposed to strengthen your mind and make you tolerate the discomforts in your life in order to achieve happiness.
To be honest, I've always skipped your meditation videos and never bothered to watch them. I didn't know that meditation would be so important and powerful. thanks for posting this
as 2018 kicks off ive decided to start mediation and this is the first video ive seen on it I'm so glad I found this channel thank you for making it simple
so, Hi i am happy, very happy to say that i found your existence at 17 years old. One day in english class my teacher showed us one of your videos. I am pretty scared of failing but i think this makes sense so just thank you so much... keep doing it you are really making differences in people lifes.
Man, Leo, I really had this thing by the balls for awhile. I found a meditation center and have spent at least 2 hours a day meditating there through April and May for 6 days a week doing self-inquiry work. Then in mid-May, my meditation guide (who is enlightened) explained to me that they were shutting down the center down at the end of the month!! We had a small group meeting & everyone that attended was incredibly pissed off about it. The guide was also moving away to another center too far to visit regularly. One other lady who lives in town, said she would offer sessions at her home from 10am - 2pm, which I would never be able to make. However, I took last Friday off, texted her to see if I could attend & didn't get a response. So pretty much any efforts in town by these former students has fallen apart. The guide and the Austin guides who were visiting on the last few days said that I should travel to the Austin center (from Houston), but that's a long way to go & spend an entire weekend there (or longer). I might do it next month, but it's too far a drive to make that a regular thing. Lastly, they stated they would have another center in Houston, but not sure when it would return. My guide explained to me that meditating on my own would probably not work. She also said that whatever method I choose, I should stick with that one method only & not try different methods or build my own. She said to stick with one until enlightenment & actually told me that I'd be wasting my time meditating without a guide. She also stated that some meditation techniques would take longer than the one they use & she believed she could get me to enlightenment within 1-2 years with their method. Since the center has closed, my meditation habit has floundered & I don't know what to think. Sometimes when I try to meditate after coming home back from the gym & then trying to meditate, I just fall asleep. None of this would've happened if they didn't close down the goddamn center.
I stopped maditating 3 months ago "too busy " buts its always been in the back of my mind since I know all the benefits... Today it's day one again I'm more committed than ever Thanks Leo! 🙏🏼
i m doing now chakra meditation balancing and healing with music, chants and affirmations from meditativemind, it's great. Leo and Teal swan are my mentors, both work wonders
Thank you. You helped me get get back on track with a lasting daily routine. I'm now meditating twice a day again with the longest stretch I've had so far with only one skipped meditation.
In my first year of mediation I noticed tons of breakthroughs and found it transformative. I hear what you're saying about the first year but I think some people immediately start to experience the permeating effects of mediation. I think if we sit down as Shunryu Susuki coined with a "beginners mind" each day that is enlightenment. There is no end.
Today was my firs attempt at meditation. I enjoyed this and am going to try and make a commitment to this process. I enjoyed the video (very inspirational). Of course i have a million questions but,hopefully, they will get answered as I progress. Day 1 in the books.
Thanks for giving me the motivation to meditate Leo, I have been contemplating this for so long to help me with my Anxiety, and I have now meditated for 20 minutes two days in a row, I have meditated many years before, but gave in to the usual temptations ... I would also truly like to thank you for you "being completely independent of the opinions of others" video you did... that video has helped me a great deal and I have done shout outs for you in regards to this and on my website... I love your videos Leo, you truly inspire me to go forward in my life! Love Always Billy x
wow Leo, ive always beleived there has to be something else in this meditation business...I believed so much that folks make it so hard and that it has to be done a certain way etc etc, however I didnt agree with any of this, and want to teach an easier process, infact I have a name...Easy Peasy Meditation...I thought im putting that out into the universe, and wait for folks to come to my door, and I was going to use any item like a flower, breath to bring some type of state, but watching and listening to you makes more sense...yay...just sit and let my body got natural..how perfect... thankyou so much for this..bring on the classes that I can show some others the benefits and let them be aware that allowing yourself the sitting time for your mind/body is the upmost importance and not to fail and do it everyday..yay
I almost gave up trying to meditate, but u saying, It Always Counts... helps a lot. Thanks Leo. I only find purpose when I'm listening to you. Pls keep making these videos. you have no idea how much they help. 👍
this is my favorite video yet, meditation has taken me on some roller coasters and I got a couple months till I hit a year. thank you Leo, everything you said I related too!
I never thought about meditation as being this powerful. I'm going to start meditating for 20 minutes every day, increasing in 10 minute intervals every few months as suggested, and see where it takes me.
Thanks a lot, Leo! I was doubting if I need to meditate and procrastinated it for a long time. But now you have inspired greatly, and I promise myself to meditate at least 20 min per day, its not so long!
keep fighting the good fight, my brother! spread the good word for wellness!! you by far, my friend are the most direct, no bullshit line of advice and guidance.
This is the best advice channel in existence.
ahahaha Yes it is.
Can confirm
+Lucas Santos noah elkrief is also amazing check his chanel. but he doesn't share as much information as leo.
i just didnt get the first step ( first 10 mins ) can u help ?
Leo is a genious who has a way of bullying people into doing something they should be doing anyway purely for their own good and nobody else's. I have been meditating on and off, and every time I listen to Leo, I question myself why I don't do it every single day. What excuses do I have? What the hell else on earth could possibly be more important than spending half an hour every day just being purely aware? He's right, it's way more satisfying than watching the telie or playing games. It's not fun or exciting or anything, it's just satisfying. It's like discovering a nice and quiet little room in your house that's always been there but you just never realised. That's how I feel about meditation.
That was the key for me. When I began meditating years ago I at first was trying to control my thoughts. This would cause inner resistance and I quickly learned that observing the thoughts and bringing awareness into it was the key. Once I did that the thoughts would naturally begin to slow down. Within a week or two of meditating I was able to stop taking adderral and since then do not consider myself to have ADHD. Awareness is key. Great video Leo.
Aaron Doughty you really got rid of your ADHD?? If its true, then maan oo maan, awareness is veeery powerful.
My first try failed and my current attempt has not progressed until watching this video also I have taken meditating as 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes before sleep which is not as hard as I thought but the trick is for me to figure out myself how to be 'aware' of my thoughts.
Aaron Doughty Great advice on the candle meditation video on curing ADHD. I've tried this technique, but I forget how if it any effect on my concentration. What I can say that I remember of though is that I find myself smiling and feeling high at some points throughout the day haha and I've beaten my sisters at Just Dance, which is quite uncommon, indicating that maybe my focus did improve?
Anyways, telling you about this might help me be more motivated to do the technique on top of my breathing/simple awareness of thoughts meditation practice. Thanks so much Aaron!
@@elizabethtran3089 if you do concentration practice, and right after it meditation, the meditation will be much more calming!
@@idan7989 concentration practice as in the candle meditation? Thanks for the tip!
I have watched this video one year ago and today I celebrate full year of every day meditation. I am grateful and I hope that you will continue to impact other people lives. Thanks Leo.
how did your life has changes after first meditation session? do you learn something more about yourself? did you feel better? how meditation change your life? thank you for the answer.
Do u still meditate? How long has it been now? Any life improvements?
MrPartiss .
MrPartiss please ,before you go on. Go and watch Leo's"the dark side of meditation"you may be heafing for a difficult time!!
Marius Aleksandra, Meditation teaches you to be neutral and free, to find the point of balance and clear view inside of your mind. This point helps you to seperate your human consciousness from all the animal emotional garbage and social dellusions. When you find it, you can see the life, the existance as it is - senseless, nonsensical, unnecessary. Once you understand it and accept it - you don't need any excuses to live anymore. Everything becomes stupid and meaningless like a theatrical play and death just stops it.
20 minutes every day if you have time.
If you don't have time... do it for 30 minutes.
What if you do it for an extra 10 minutes and then you end up late for work?
@@hallaybby09 than don't do it before work
heather bullock why would u be late to work. Do it on break, do it after work. Do a little before work. U could even meditate while ur working using mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness meditation is just attention to the details of the present moment, at work it'll make u more productive. The excuses we make is just that, excuses. Your mind will come up with plenty of excuses not to do it, that's part of the hurtle. The more u do it the more ull want to do it so just make the hurtle.
@@HectorOrtizFLStudio .. well, fuck the work .. you and your inner peace is far more important than you actually job
Screamin Mime 20!minutes of what?
I am Muslim and love watching (most of) your videos. What I learnt from this video today is that:
Meditation is about being AWARE, not stopping yourself from thinking.
As a Muslim we make 'salah' 5 times a day, and each 'salah' can take about 5min. Salah is loosely translated as prayer, but it is much more than that. It's a set of rituals we do with meaningful postures, saying meaningful words as a way to connect to our Creator.
I will use your technique to improve tge quality of my 'salah': practicing AWARENESS rather than focussing on stopping my mind from thinking (which has been impossible for me).
A lot of what you share in your videos reminds me of advice given to us through the narrations of prophet Muhammad.
Meditation is a completely different animal. Do it as he( Leo) says it. You life will improve exponentially.
Yes you are right, they are different.
His techniques are just applicable and helpful to me the way I explain above.
I've been studying Islam and Sufism and Muhammad. Some good stuff there which I will discuss soon. But also a lot of dogma there. So you gotta be very selective.
Ancient forms of Islamic & Christian prayer ARE essentially ritualized meditation.
Fana al Fana is my favorite concept.
I like your example of how meditation stops a person from being a slave to things and activities that we think keep us happy. Thank you for your video!
clearly this guys mind has been fine tuned just watch how he speaks and how his points flow
this is some god-tier shit
I just love how I can't clock any contradictions with him and he always explains things to prevent anyone thinking that
Just wanted to say that I meditate for about half a year daily and I totally see myself changing quite a bit. Building a habit of 20+ minutes is really powerful because once you let yourself slack off and shut the timer sooner for whatever reason. It'll come back at you and kick your ass really hard. Every time you do that, it's like instant 50% willpower loss you'll have to slowly build up again. Be tough on yourself. Everytime you have one of the bad days, remind yourself that your only task is to sit there till the alarm goes on. When you feel it's hard, focus on breathing or on awareness or think of just about anything. Just carry on. It is worth the time and effort.
He's doing his part in waking up the people. You are changing lives Leo!
As soon as i heard this guy i said after watching tons of beginners meditation videos i said to myself WOW i real human talking to another human with real problems not BS TALKING. THANK YOU! See you in one year!
Started two weeks ago and already feeling the difference daily.
This video changed my life
Here are my notes to quickly look over the content over this video, maybe someone can use them:
Goal: To be "aware" as opposition to "think".
What you do: You try to not stop manipulating yourself and just feel and think whatever your body wants to feel or think. Something hurts? Feel it. Thinking about sex? Think it. Try to not manipulate yourself. KEEP IT SIMPLE. Sit down 20 minutes every day. Try to not force what you think or feel. That's it. Nothing else.
* Habit is key. Once for 20 minutes EVERY DAY, for THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. Otherwise, meditation will not have an effect on you.
* Some days will be good, some days will be very bad and feel like you just sat for 20 minutes instead of meditated. This is ok. During bad days you actually make more process than during good ones.
*THE ONLY WAY to fuck meditation up is not meditate at all. As long as you sit for 20 minutes, you're doing it right.
Benefits:
* Get deep satisfaction from doing nothing and focus the most important parts of your life
During mindfulness meditation the goal is not to allow yourself to think whatever your mind or body wants to think...Surely it is to manipulate the attention and bring it back to the object of focus (breath, counting, mantra, etc.)
i know that you may not answer as this is from almost a year ago but I thought that he said to focus on nothing and when an idea comes up put it away but I do feel relaxed just sitting there either way if your following what im saying
Merthalophor don’t forget that he said you can increase it to 30 and soon 60 mins
That’s one of the best footnotes i’ve ever read in my entire life. Concise and complete.
Did he said that being aware is the opposite of thinking??
i doing your medition for 2,5 months even when was sick and can stand up one day!Thank you. One day i get your course but not now. If you all this giving for free i just imagine how good is your life course is it.
From what I learned by practicing Karate for 2,5 yrs, I'm now 21 is that meditation is basically emptying the mind, cleansing the mind to give more space TO FOCUS optimally - for the actual session of whatever training you ought to be doing.
Don't think about literally anything, what you will eat later or if your girl has texted you - ANY thoughts disrupts the inner peace of meditation. We have so many things to think about because everyday we are projected with "information" regarding false images of how life should be that we feel we must match.
It's 2016 - but you can understand why monks stay in secluded areas near mountains, it is the ultimate meditation to become one with Life thus providing you with inner peace.
Think about it, even time has been measured by someone and projected for us to follow, clocks etc - what if you drop everything and have a void mind.
One last thing, meditation is not "shutting your eyes" - it's "cleansing your mind" because constantly we think about things and it might not always be healthy to have these thoughts in our head.
Filter the trash and embrace the emptiness of your mind.
Hope this helps, also great video Leo!
I love your way of approaching very seemingly difficult life experiences! I have meditated for over a year, and your right, vey poorly. Yet, I've learned the difference between awareness and over-thinking. Thank you for your graciousness of sharing your lessons learned.
Awesome Leo! I have been meditating for almost 6 months. It has transformed me and my business. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
May 22nd
Day 1: Didn't meditate correctly, didn't feel peace 'n' shit, but i did a 20 whole minutes, and i'm proud of it, i'm gonna keep going :)
May 25th
Day 4: Is it possible that i'm already feeling the progress?
do you still do it! its my first day!
Snoop Dogg just take a afternoon nap during your lunch break at work. Pack lunch eat fast and sleep for 1 hour. Worked wonders for me.
Snoop Dogg please be carefull ..go watch Leo's "the dark side of meditation"it is a great warning and he should have suggested it!
update? :)
I hit the like button as soon as he said don't change your posture
I agree! Plus, “Let go of letting go.”
Great to see this down to earth view of meditation.
Human beings are rapidly moving toward creating an environment which will no longer sustain us. Learning to detach from ego through meditation is THE key.
It's free, simple (maybe not easy!) and requires no religious or political affiliation. And, if you're evidence led like me, it's now backed by science! So, what are you waiting for???
You're absolutely right, and I'd add to that that meditation can help us understand the world we live in, the interdependence of all life on earth so we can protect it like we'd protect ourself or our children.
I always feel like I don't meditate correctly. Does anyone else feel like this?
I think it's just because it feels 'weird' to do it in the beginning. It feels odd and non-sensical, but just stick to it.
I often get this impression too. I agree, it might be because we are not used to it. I highly advice you to watch Leo's video "The No Bullshit Guide to Meditation", it covers why people give up meditation and why they feel like they are doing it wrong, and of course tips to make it a habit, etc... Personally, I enjoyed that video more than this, even if they are both interesting and cover different aspects of meditation. Good luck with meditation!
I imagine you *think* you don't meditate correctly. Well, just be aware of that thought / feeling. That's meditating.
+Markus I don't know if I am being aware, or just letting my mind run wild?! 😠
+Germo Staalfeldt lol that mind can go to hell! i hate my mind!!!
01/03/20:
My first meditation practice. At first it came easy to be aware and after 5 minutes my thoughts instantly took over. I didn't fight them I let them be. I caught them mid sentence and I allowed them to carry out completely. When doing that I instantly fell into a "sleepy" state going back and forth between watching my thoughts and being aware of myself and my surroundings. The last 5 minutes where the most difficult for me. I snapped out of that sleepy state and time has never passed by slower. I lost awareness and my thoughts took over. Overall I'm happy for having this experience. I'm excited for my upcoming journey with meditation. Thanks Leo
wow this is my 6th time watching this video. and now I actually understand what he means by the distinction between thinking and awareness :o and im only 5 months in!
23:40 "Everything you want to achieve in your life is going to be limited by your awareness of your own mind." That's a fucking powerful statement man.
I did it today for the first time, don't really know much about it other than what Leo describes in this video and the "how to meditate- the no bullshit guide to meditation". It felt good to relax and clear my mind. Afterwards I realized how much time I waste by letting the monkey roam the streets ha. Made me want to be more productive in my spare time for sure. Are you meditating as well? If so how's it going?
A brilliant Episode!!! This episode is advancing mankind's evolution!
I actually got great inspiration from this video. At the moment i am watching it because I want to share it with my brother.
I liked this video because of its honesty about the beginning of meditation.
It is kind of hard at the beginning. But i got that "I can afford 20 minutes in day spend only on myself " because without conscious awareness about yourself for short time we are constantly interfering with environment around us.
I just started to do this habit since mid January 2020. Had moment mid February that i missed 3-5 days, but i equalised meditateing 2 - 3 times (It just happened that i was so much in my own momentum enjoying day and next day i remembered that i forgot to meditate) following days. Around end of February and the beginning of March i started to meditate twice a day asap morning and shortly before sleep, but kind of i felt that i start 35 min. mornings and 25 min evenings.
And yes Leo is right some days meditation was like 5 min but some days i thought when those 25 or 35 minutes are going to be over. My experience says meditation is like life no days are the same, but quite soon i noticed that every day after meditation i had peace for a while within me. I just felt calm and peaceful and it is amazing feeling when you for some time are aware and appreciative about everything. It's like nothing bothers me but i have clear and sharp mind.
Have to admit that i used weed at the beginning (i meditated and got into great feeling vibrations letting them through my body) but really quickly i got thought "How it is to meditate without weed?" or "How it is to be aware on sober mind", "How i am going to see the world sober and aware of it". Life gave me chance and from the end of February weed supply disappeared from my life.
Meditation at the beginning became kind of support and mostly was easy.
Around mid May i realized that something is changing. I realized that i can replace thoughts. I realized that i can use breath to release excessive thinking. I realized that focusing on something with awareness allows me "not to be with thoughts. And around 1. of June i woke up one day and it felt like "from dream". I was aware of myself also ar metaphysical/spiritual being. That was my primary reason for meditation at the beginning.
Meditation awakened my inner being/guide or other words i became aware that i am also non physical. That there is more of me than what i can see, taste, touch, smell and hear. I realized that i also feel. Feel vibration of my body.
I understand that there are many factors involved (like 200-700 other videos on physiology of human like glands, spirituality or metaphysics, awakening and manifestation, spiritual nutrition etc.)in my story and i am just at the beginning of my journey but i got a "taste" of the freedom existing within me.
I have been looking for freedom externally but apparently it's within us. We were born with it.
I just applied consistent thought "I can afford 20 min a day Just and only for myself" all other times deal when it comes attitude.
Thank you Leo for being
Bless you
💛💛💛
Hey Leo, thanks man, I have ptsd and panic disorder and this actually calms me down.
"Stop being a slave to all that shit"---- Leo
What a great message this video gives to people. Showing a deeper, real and permanent route to happiness by looking within instead of outside oneself is wisdom.
I am grateful to you for me and everyone else you have helped.
Meditation changed my life
Absolutly. It is really cool - you and I started our hard core meditation practices at exactly the same time. 3 years ago, in December I felt intuitively that I needed to step up my meditation game, and I dedicated myself to a 1 hour a day practice. And you are so so right when you say that first 6 months - 1 year are the hardest. I remember those early mornings in those early days feeling like I was in absolute HELL but at the same time I KNEW I had to keep going.
3 years on, and I never would have expected to be where I am now with life. I think one of the things that people just are not aware of is exactly how MUCH awareness is going to come when you start down the meditation rabbit hole. I think lots of people subconsciously shy away from it, because as you get closer and closer to seeing reality for what it is, you totally lose your ability to hold onto victim stories, limiting beliefs, old negative habits - and I think with this awareness people get freaked out. You lose all ability to hold onto your old life, because the stories that you were using to justify that life no longer hold water. There is no way to dedicate your life to mediation and not have it WILDLY change everything. Not have it get to the point where you have to start taking responsibility for everything - and then beyond that.
It is a gold mine, but at first with all the realizations of the TRUTH of your own mind and your own self being your own prison, it is intense.
Awesome video Leo, as always, much appreciated.
"Distinction between thinking and awareness"
This video has inspired me to make meditation a daily habit moreso than any other meditation video I've ever watched. Your delivery (in all your videos) is so engaging. Thank you for this.
Today is my first day doing 10 minutes of meditation a day, l’ll update by the months and give and overall report and the end of 1 year😃👍🏼
Let us know victor
How's it been?
I'm at a point in my life where I am giving up hope, hating myself, living in so much fear I can't tell what is real... and your videos and lessons are giving me hope that I will someday get better and live in peace, thank you
When you finally become aware, the whole world comes to life.
Thank you Leo I have meditated now for four days and intend to and am going to do this for the rest of my life and I wont give half way up❤.
Ok guys, 02/01/2017 today, first attempt in meditation, see you in 3 years for the debriefing ;)
with you :P
same here. 2nd Session now on this vid :)
Arthuro any updates?
with you
8/18/18 my first 5 minute meditation and I found this guy on my second day, let's see how this goes.
When you said the worst days are the best days I really resonated with that and I feel can apply to anything you're trying to develop. It can be hard to want to keep going in those instances cos it sometimes feels like torture. Thanks for the insight and motivation to keep going!
If 20mn is long for you, you can start with 10mn. 10 also seems enough to clear the mind a lot of times, slow down, and really settle in the present moment
Agreed!
Or increase it by a 30 or 60 second increment each day until it's 20.
im at the beginning and 10m really does not work, because only when im finishing my 20m is when i really clear my mind and get that clear mind feel
I've bought many self help books. This has been the only thing that actually clicks. I listen and take notes on my lunch breaks. I call it my hour of personal development. Thank you so much. It's life changing for me.
I'm going to do this hoping to deal with my anxiety. I really liked watching this video, never been this focused on a video for 20 straight minutes.
Ditto ... feels like I'm dying of anxiety and willing to try anything.
Updates?
This...guy...is honest and straightforward of the problems we would face during meditation.
Leo, you are incredible! I love how honest you are. 😍
Wow I think I just found the missing element of my life! This is exactly what I've been searching for the past few years and it has been in front of my face the entire time. I can see how this will benefit my goals.
I'm really inspired by this video! And I'm committing myself to this habit starting today.
Thanks Leo :')
How is it going?
I've noticed profound benefits, and I gave up the habit! I have no excuse, i'll get back on it, building awaress of everything around you is the key for a blissful life.
Thank You Leo! I needed this So Much!
omg just did a meditation - had an epiphany of how emotions work, the law of attraction and childhood programming...it all came in this simple package all connected and clear
I just love and appreciate you so much! I can't thank you enough for all you do ❤
You really can breakdown things ,from my year and a half meditating ;I think sitting straight is important in the beginning in order to not fall asleep and meditating is such a tremendous life changing.Thanks for sharing .love.
Its too short. I need more of you leo. good job.
He has several other meditation videos my friend.
That's what this video is. Be patient. I'm sure he's not done with these kinds of noob vids!
Also, watching the same video more than just once has helped me understand what he said on a deeper level.
I think introductory videos make sense to be short. He's not doing videos in a vacuum.
saitama
Thank you Leo!! I am using meditation to help with stress and anger issues and I started a week ago. My first full week at 20 minutes a day. The breathing part is easy, the thoughts are wild!!! I do have brief moments peace and learning to just let it go. Just wanted to say thanks!!!
lying sideways in bed watching this, then my eyes crosses and suddenly Leo has another mouth on his forehead and two other eyes above XD.
Good video btw.
I've finally discovered how to meditate. It took awhile. but now I can instantly get in the state of mind. snap. once you discover awareness, it increases your world ten-fold. bam. I am meditating. I can do this all day. but I have a stop-watch.
Its pretty cool peeps. The peace that comes with meditating is indescribable. you don't want to leave. you want to bask in it forever. its that good
Wonderful video. Thanks!
Thanks Leo! I’m just starting my journey of meditation & mindfulness & already feel calmer knowing there is such a simple solution! Love all your videos & so grateful for the abundance of wisdom you’re sharing!!
Hi Beth, I have a channel where I upload videos on mindfulness and meditation. Feel free to check it and let me know what you think! Mindfulness and meditation have been a life changing journey for the better, I hope it will support you too! Good luck!
Thank you Leo, really enjoyed your beginner's instruction video. Packed with great advice and relate-able experiences. Keep up the great work. :)
I have been meditating over the last 8 months, and men, it's so lovely. Sometimes, randomly when I walk, I get a shock of pure intense joy, peace and happiness. And the more I meditate, the more I get this indescribable feeling. It's nothing compared to the happiness you (temporary) get from a graduation ceremony or something similar to that. It's just, pure, peace and natural JOY.
And I have been just meditating for 8 months, I can't imagine what it'll bring in the future :)
I did 20 min right after watching the video. i set a timer on my ipad and just sat there on the couch. so many times i wanted to check the clock and see how far along i was but i kept telling myself " nope, you saw that the timer was counting down before you closed your eyes, 20 min will pass by at some point." longest 20 min ever. so many thoughts came by and passed. gonna do it tomorrow again.
6 hours????? seams like a marathon of sitting
After a few years, the time starts to fly. 30 minutes feels like 5 mins.
It isn't like this for everyone, I did a certain meditation and the first time I did it the racing thoughts stopped and never returned like that again. That was sahaj samadi, a very ancient form that some people believe was the first formal form. But it did little for me after that, whereas other types did better for me long term.
For most people doing just a few minutes a day, or twenty minutes every two or three days of some type that works well for them is still extremely beneficial.
I definitely wouldn't say it's going to suck for an entire year without discernable benefits, that's just one person's experience. Everyone's journey will be different.
But I really like the majority of this advice, especially the explanation of how simple it is to just become aware. There is great power in that alone.
This has inspired me to get back into meditation, and maybe be more consistent at it. But for me there's nothing that will guarantee failure more than to insist I must do it every day or it's useless and won't see any results for a year. I can't remember to brush my hair every day, I have difficulty sometimes with things that give me great results fast since there is such a limited amount of energy. Luckily, meditation isn't something that usually sucks energy, it's great for lifting it.
But I have to be able to do it when I'm not in terrible pain or everything can be made worse, just depending on how that pain is affecting my state of mind. Illness issues. See...Everyone's journey is different.
BTW I lived in Fairfield Iowa for many years, which is the meditation capital of the U.S., possibly of the world. Some people there do 7+ hours a day, which I think is quite over the top.
I've seen a lot of different philosophies and types of meditation, extremes and mild, it's the epicenter of the science on meditation. I've never seen a description put quite so succinctly and effective as on this channel. If you forget the whole sucks for a year thing/can't miss a day it's quite inspiring.
More spiritual enlightenment videos please!
These videos won't get you anywhere.
+Adam Sujkowski why
Ramzi Hadjaissa
Leo doesn't really get it himself, I'd suggest Alan Watts.
he gets it! its a bitch to put it into words so that people can understand . alan watts is cool but different . the vibe i get from alan watts is hes just putting out the way he sees and understand the world . and dont get me wrong hes awesome at it. and even without "getting it" you understand the beauty and truth behind is wisdom. Leo is more like tring to show you how to get where hes at.and good look tring to find the perfect words that can relate your understanding
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It's much harder to attain enlightenment when your goal is to attain it.
A few years ago i had some irl issues, i felt angry in such a way that i also felt lost. And i was sick of dealing with it and dealing with the people that caused it, it was rly profound never have i felt these feelings in such an intense and blinding way anger, betrayal, mocked at.
My last resort was meditation (i was pretty meh about it since i saw it has mambo jumbo, but i decided to give it a go).
And i felt nothing special at first but, but... after a long time of meditation routine and patience, i.... changed the anger was no more, replaced by understanding and peace with myself and others. And dispite me believing i was right in the argument, i felt for the first time that i could forgive the people that caused it and understand them wich i couldnt force myself to before.
Its really hard to explain and it feels weird typing this, but i just felt like i never did before, the way i described it was...freedom, freedom of mind and control, it was almost magical. I neglected metidation when i got better due to lazyness, and maybe i should give it a go again since things arent to nice right now. But plz if u are reading this and are felling down in your life, give it a try it will change your life. I myself am going to try it again and im sure the results will be worth it, like they were before.
Okay, I'll meditate, just stop raising your voice at me.
Please watch his "the dark side of meditation"you might not eant to go on!!
You better do it or I'll yell some more!
Hi Leo, I just achieved my first 20 minutes of meditation!! I'm so excited to continue on from this day forward, thanks a bunch!!
How's it been?
I don't quite understand the "no manipulation" technique? If I let my mind do everything it wants, than how is meditation different from simple daydreaming? The technique which I have been trying to apply so far is to concentrate on something, let's say your breathing. Once you find yourself caught in s thought story, slowly release the thought and go back to observing your breath (or the chirping of the birds, flowing of water or whatever you are concentrating on). Is this type of meditation incorrect for a beginner?
when daydreaming you follow the thought and let the story unfold. you don't go there when meditating. I only meditated twice in my life, so don't take this as a deep advice.
I am repeating what the dude said in this very video. Or in another one, there was another one on the same topic from him.
same question. It appears to me that the "no manipulation" technique is quite different from the technique Leo mensioned in the other video ( to clear thoughts). Manipulation happens when my mind chooses to let the thought go.
Just completed my first 20 minutes meditation. Thanks a lot!
So i can count my breath, focus on my breath or maybe imagine a picture and re-focus when thoughts try to carry me away and I have to try to clear my mind?
Sorry if i missed the point.
Meditation today for 10 min. July 22 2019. Will provide update in a year. Lets do this!
.. I literally "drink" every single word you say
I started using the app headspace, which really improved my consistency and results. It keeps you on track with your progress and some really informative information is given. Im not an affiliate or something, but the subscription is worth.
They start out with 10 minutes, which works better than 20 minutes for me. Doing one month of 10 minutes a day will help you to build the habit to have longer sessions of 20 mins. Eventually you want to go even longer as Leo mentioned.
What also helped me is seeing meditation not as a goal but more as a little habit that you carry with you, during the day. I have multiple mini meditation sessions during the day now, while driving, waiting, on the bus etc.
all this talk about nuggets got me hungry
i have just started to meditate.....been doing it a week and i feel the difference already. i am more aware of my surroundings i actually love your channel. thank you for sharing and stay blessed xx
do any one has noticed he has changed his body language.
I sort of see a change also.
too nervous
His looks changed too from 2 years ago, less devilish now ;)
Yeah alot of enlightenment symptoms compared to his style before
Neither you or I have no clue what "enlightenment symptoms" are, so stop pretending you understand or even believe any of it. My position is that I don't know, but holy shit, the comments have been getting progressively worse since Leo decided to delve further into enlightenment content.
I have been meditating since I saw your video No Bullshit Guide to Meditation and I think it's been a year and a few months. It improved my life in sooo many great ways. Recently, I started adding minutes to my meditation so now I'm meditating for 40 min and my goal is 1h as you said.
Thanks to you Leo I went from a very depressed person to a person that now barely gets any negative emotion. By the way I am very young, turning 17 this month!
Thank you A LOT for improving my life! :)
YOU are so cool :)
20 mins forever :)
I listen to an episode of your teachings every single day. As I'm getting ready for the day. I love your teachings.
This video reminds me of the one you made about just sitting down and NOT moving a muscle for ANY REASON. If you have an itch, you can't scratch it, if your butt or back hurts or goes numb, you can't adjust yourself. It's supposed to strengthen your mind and make you tolerate the discomforts in your life in order to achieve happiness.
This guy is a genius
If I can give you 10 likes. I will do it couple times. Leo, you're simply brialliant. You're the gift to the society.
To be honest, I've always skipped your meditation videos and never bothered to watch them. I didn't know that meditation would be so important and powerful. thanks for posting this
Without meditation my life seems absolutely pointless and I feel depressed. Nothing else makes me satisfied.
as 2018 kicks off ive decided to start mediation and this is the first video ive seen on it I'm so glad I found this channel thank you for making it simple
so, Hi i am happy, very happy to say that i found your existence at 17 years old. One day in english class my teacher showed us one of your videos. I am pretty scared of failing but i think this makes sense so just thank you so much... keep doing it you are really making differences in people lifes.
I've started daily meditation about 3 months ago because of this channel, thank you Leo
Man, Leo, I really had this thing by the balls for awhile. I found a meditation center and have spent at least 2 hours a day meditating there through April and May for 6 days a week doing self-inquiry work. Then in mid-May, my meditation guide (who is enlightened) explained to me that they were shutting down the center down at the end of the month!! We had a small group meeting & everyone that attended was incredibly pissed off about it. The guide was also moving away to another center too far to visit regularly.
One other lady who lives in town, said she would offer sessions at her home from 10am - 2pm, which I would never be able to make. However, I took last Friday off, texted her to see if I could attend & didn't get a response. So pretty much any efforts in town by these former students has fallen apart. The guide and the Austin guides who were visiting on the last few days said that I should travel to the Austin center (from Houston), but that's a long way to go & spend an entire weekend there (or longer). I might do it next month, but it's too far a drive to make that a regular thing. Lastly, they stated they would have another center in Houston, but not sure when it would return.
My guide explained to me that meditating on my own would probably not work. She also said that whatever method I choose, I should stick with that one method only & not try different methods or build my own. She said to stick with one until enlightenment & actually told me that I'd be wasting my time meditating without a guide. She also stated that some meditation techniques would take longer than the one they use & she believed she could get me to enlightenment within 1-2 years with their method.
Since the center has closed, my meditation habit has floundered & I don't know what to think. Sometimes when I try to meditate after coming home back from the gym & then trying to meditate, I just fall asleep. None of this would've happened if they didn't close down the goddamn center.
I stopped maditating 3 months ago "too busy " buts its always been in the back of my mind since I know all the benefits... Today it's day one again I'm more committed than ever Thanks Leo! 🙏🏼
i m doing now chakra meditation balancing and healing with music, chants and affirmations from meditativemind, it's great. Leo and Teal swan are my mentors, both work wonders
Thank you. You helped me get get back on track with a lasting daily routine. I'm now meditating twice a day again with the longest stretch I've had so far with only one skipped meditation.
In my first year of mediation I noticed tons of breakthroughs and found it transformative. I hear what you're saying about the first year but I think some people immediately start to experience the permeating effects of mediation. I think if we sit down as Shunryu Susuki coined with a "beginners mind" each day that is enlightenment. There is no end.
This was the best intro to meditation I've come across. Huge help. Now I just need to get that habit down.
Today was my firs attempt at meditation. I enjoyed this and am going to try and make a commitment to this process. I enjoyed the video (very inspirational). Of course i have a million questions but,hopefully, they will get answered as I progress. Day 1 in the books.
Thanks for giving me the motivation to meditate Leo, I have been contemplating this for so long to help me with my Anxiety, and I have now meditated for 20 minutes two days in a row, I have meditated many years before, but gave in to the usual temptations ... I would also truly like to thank you for you "being completely independent of the opinions of others" video you did... that video has helped me a great deal and I have done shout outs for you in regards to this and on my website... I love your videos Leo, you truly inspire me to go forward in my life! Love Always Billy x
5 days straight now Leo... thanks mate
You are an amazing person. I wanted to start with meditation a lot of times, but i had never known any reason to meditate. I am meditating today!
wow Leo, ive always beleived there has to be something else in this meditation business...I believed so much that folks make it so hard and that it has to be done a certain way etc etc, however I didnt agree with any of this, and want to teach an easier process, infact I have a name...Easy Peasy Meditation...I thought im putting that out into the universe, and wait for folks to come to my door, and I was going to use any item like a flower, breath to bring some type of state, but watching and listening to you makes more sense...yay...just sit and let my body got natural..how perfect...
thankyou so much for this..bring on the classes that I can show some others the benefits and let them be aware that allowing yourself the sitting time for your mind/body is the upmost importance and not to fail and do it everyday..yay
I almost gave up trying to meditate, but u saying, It Always Counts... helps a lot. Thanks Leo. I only find purpose when I'm listening to you. Pls keep making these videos. you have no idea how much they help. 👍
Dear Leo, it's really amazing to know that currently you are able to meditate for 6 hours. Looking forward to such a great level.
this is my favorite video yet, meditation has taken me on some roller coasters and I got a couple months till I hit a year. thank you Leo, everything you said I related too!
I never thought about meditation as being this powerful. I'm going to start meditating for 20 minutes every day, increasing in 10 minute intervals every few months as suggested, and see where it takes me.
Thanks a lot, Leo! I was doubting if I need to meditate and procrastinated it for a long time. But now you have inspired greatly, and I promise myself to meditate at least 20 min per day, its not so long!
keep fighting the good fight, my brother! spread the good word for wellness!! you by far, my friend are the most direct, no bullshit line of advice and guidance.