Seems no-one else was annoyed by the auto-play music and closed the tab before they viewed the page?
FF27, WinXP
Meditate in front of your computer with Calm
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Who are you to dictate to others what is or is not meditation? Who are you to dictate anything, to anyone?
This site is literally for voicing your own opinion. If it wasn't valid it wouldn't be near the top. Have a decent counter point because arguing by aggression isn't arguing.
Popularity has no bearing on validity, that's a common logical fallacy.
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#153This picture sums up my thoughts perfectly: http://anticache.img0.joyreactor.com/pics/post/comics-before... Anyone who has looked into causes of stress cannot avoid the fact that a lack of PHYSICAL activity, a lack of PHYSICAL presence, and a lack of PHYSICAL stimulation is a major, if not the major factor. Trying to get the average person today to meditate on a computer screen is like trying to get your average desk…
>Anyone who has looked into causes of stress cannot avoid the fact that a lack of PHYSICAL activity, a lack of PHYSICAL presence, and a lack of PHYSICAL stimulation is a major, if not the major factor. Could you provide peer-reviewed research supporting this statement? Stress is a well-studied process and if what you say is true you should have no problem finding sources.
Physical stimulation probably happens more often in front of the computer these days too...
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#154Earlier quoted context omitted.
> This is not meditation but distraction. If you want to medidate, first, don't do it alone.` To me this is a practical oxymoron. At least when I was first learning to meditate, I had to be completely alone in a quiet place. Being surrounded by others sounds really unnecessary and distracting.
Shared focus, accountability, and retrospect. Also, a potential group of friends who won't judge you for doing nothing but sitting on a pillow for a half an hour (or more) every day. There are pros and cons to everything.
I've been part of a few meditation groups. You really have to find the right mix or it doesn't work well.
I personally prefer alone-time meditation to introspect and sift through my inner concerns and arrange my emotional situation.
However you choose to do it, meditation is a wonderful way to unwind and an app with nice calming music and imagery is one way to disconnect from the bedlam.
(said while typing on hacker news with the calm site on the other screen)
Re: Meditate in front of your computer with Calm
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#156i would not call this meditation. the form of meditation which is most studied and produces health effects is mindfulness meditation, and it does not involve neither music nor scenery. also cool is transcendental meditation. this is relaxing. not every form of relaxation is meditation.
although, i do not wish to belittle the effort of the authors. the site looks beautiful, and i'm sure it will help people alleviate day-to-day stress.
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#157I remember avoiding revising in an exam hall when I was 16, dreaming up an idea about 'Silence TV', which was a fictional channel for people to watch a blank screen to relax. At the time I thought I was being pretty silly, now it feels somewhat prescient.
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#159Earlier quoted context omitted.
It saddens me such a cynical response made it to the top. I will use this app. Some days I walk to a local park to meditate. Some days I go to the meditation class we have at work. However, some days I plan to use this app, even if for just the 2 minute meditation. In my experience, in regards to stress prevention even 2 minutes of meditation is better than none.
How is this cynical? It is rather cyinical to offer such a service. Meditation like most things in life takes deliberate practise, effort and can be dull, hard and boring at times. This is not meditation but distraction. If you want to medidate, first, don't do it alone. Do it with other people. Go to your next zen dojo, or Yoga school or whatever is available in your area. And then sit together with the people in th…
I can't, I'm busy fucking your mother. You want to know how to medidate? Stop giving people stupid advice.
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#160What's a good source for video and sounds like they've used? I have been meaning to record some, but in the interests of laziness... where can I buy/find for free?
Thank you :)