Stilling the Mind_ POLL

[Mayhem]

Interested in the numbers of Paranormalis forum members than may practice this,
and the responses.

Any other responses not available in Poll, feel free to explain in a reply.

Still:

1. make or become still; quieten.
   synonyms: quieten, quiet, silence, hush.

 

[The Fifth]

Less than 30s and 1 slow breath.

 

[Snake Plissken]

When I first started meditation a few years back I found it nearly impossible to 'still' (as you say)my thoughts but now I can get down to the required levels within moments.

I think the trick is not silencing the thoughts but allowing them to have no effect over you, just like water flowing over a stone statue. The thoughts still come but they little or no consequence on your state of mind.

 

[Mayhem]

Anyone else?

 

[Opmmur]

Maybe 20 second or less

 

[Mayhem]

When the poll is complete i will make an overall conclusion as per votes. Then make my comment.

Lets see how it pans out.

 

[Mayhem]

Thanks for those that have voted and made a comment.

 

[TnWatchdog]

My mind is constantly going until I fall asleep. If I am listening or watching something...I think of something else. I do light construction work so I am always thinking step by step what I am doing next. The only break I get from this is my once a week beer with classic rock...then I can relax. I'm not much on meditating as I'm restless and impatient...ha

 

[Mayhem]

I must say, but not surprised at the lack of involvement.
I will not judge each to his own.
Interesting a young person i just asked under 21,
" i don't think i ever have thought nothing"
Walked away glued to the I phone, as if that had the answers!

And that reply is most probably why i started this poll.

 

[MetaMatrix]

It depends upon the practice. More trained person will probably experience this before 3 minutes, unlike others. But of course, other factors applies, nutritional status, breathing principle expertise or pranayama. And most of all faith.