Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 2785: Meditation: Make It What You Want It To Be - A Personal Experience of Meditation by Amy Pawlukiewicz
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Jun 4, 2023 Amy Pawlukiewicz shares a personal experience of meditation, discussing the importance and benefits of meditation, as well as exploring the varied world of meditation from skepticism to self-discovery.
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Initial Skepticism About Meditation
- Amy was initially skeptical about meditation, seeing it as a painful, emotional group experience.
- She decided to avoid it, choosing to stay dysfunctional instead.
Yoga Relaxation Confused With Meditation
- Amy practiced yoga and enjoyed the Shavasana relaxation phase but didn’t equate it with meditation.
- She mistakenly thought meditation required clearing the mind entirely, which held her back.
Early Meditation App Experience
- Amy tried a 45-minute weight loss meditation app and often fell asleep during it.
- She realized committing 45 minutes daily was impractical but saw preliminary benefits starting to emerge.