I mean samatha/vipassana or whatever.

I encounter things relevant to atheism sometimes when I meditate.

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    When I meditate I sometimes perceive strange stuff. That’s the encountering.

    I have encountered what might be called “spirits” and a “creator”. So that’s relevant.

    Think of it as a telescope or a microscope. It delivers a new way of seeing. Among other things.

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      8 months ago

      Think of it as your idle mind wandering and making stuff up for its own amusement.

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        8 months ago

        I’ll keep my own council, thanks anyway.

        What’s your meditation technique?

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          8 months ago

          Well, you offered advice, I returned the favour. I do progressive muscle relaxation.

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            8 months ago

            Interesting. How effective is it compared to, say, a massage, hot-tub or vicodin?

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              I’ve never taken vicodin, I only know it exists from English-language media and the internet. PMR does entirely different things than a massage or a hot bath. It’s a very active process to achieve a different body feel and more awareness of your body while also calming your mind. I don’t really feel qualified to explain what it does because I still need loads of practice and I only got what the point is after I had practical training.

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                  Some. I’m better able to deal with stressful situations by applying PMR. Still don’t sleep. But I also should practice more often.