Adverse effects from meditation 🧘

[Christ_empowered]

There’s apparently limited data in bad experiences and they’re surprisingly common…

https://www.sciencealert.com/meditation-and-mindfulness-have-a-dark-side-we-rarely-talk-about#

 

[evenifigoalone]

My ADHD is not working with me tonight... can't focus well enough to read the article and comprehend it. What exactly are the adverse effects? I'll need to read it again tomorrow, I guess....

Of course, having been in mental health treatment since 2018, I am familiar with the concept of mindfulness. Honestly, I... kinda think I'm already naturally "mindful"? I tend to be very in tune with my emotions and thoughts and why I think/feel a certain way, always have been. My therapists have always been impressed by how much insight I have into my own behavior.
That said, "mindfulness" is more about being aware without judging or assigning labels or rationalizations...

So far as meditation, the stuff I've always been shown (like with the Headspace app) is simply being quiet for a few minutes and just "being" without thinking or caring. It's supposed to help anxiety, or it can. Seems it doesn't for everyone.

 

[KV-44-v1]

So far as meditation, the stuff I've always been shown (like with the Headspace app) is simply being quiet for a few minutes and just "being" without thinking or caring. It's supposed to help anxiety, or it can.

There's rituals and physical objects and body positions involved in some types.
It is not merely sitting and closing your eyes. You are probably thinking about the second one, yes? That is hardly "meditation", that's simply relaxation. If you do want to meditate, like REALLY do it, think about Jesus, the Bible, and Christianity. "Meditating" on God's Word, not by doing weird rituals and stuff with your body. Doing pagan rituals is the bad sort and not Biblical.

 

[Christ_empowered]

I dunno

I have…issues…with the mass marketing of yoga meditation mindfulness training etc.

Generally Christian meditation calls for reflecting upon the Bible and teachings. That’s engaging the mind not emptying it…

And certainly not emptying it and using pagan techniques and teachings as guidance.

Overusing mindfulness techniques…McMindfulness lol …

Seems to me like giving the world more access to the mind and heart.

Or maybe I’m just being contrary? lol

 

[KV-44-v1]

I dunno

I have…issues…with the mass marketing of yoga meditation mindfulness training etc.

Generally Christian meditation calls for reflecting upon the Bible and teachings. That’s engaging the mind not emptying it…

And certainly not emptying it and using pagan techniques and teachings as guidance.

Overusing mindfulness techniques…McMindfulness lol …

Seems to me like giving the world more access to the mind and heart.

Or maybe I’m just being contrary? lol

Good. Be wary because the devil seeks out people to destroy, like a wolf hunting sheep.

 

[JLB]

have…issues…with the mass marketing of yoga meditation mindfulness training etc.

It’s demonic.

Please stay away from that.

Meditate on God’s word and you will be amazed at how peaceful your thought life will become.