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David Chapman

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Better ways of thinking, feeling, and acting—around problems of meaning and meaninglessness; self and society; ethics, purpose, and value.

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    1. David Chapman‏ @Meaningness 25 Jul 2016
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      So a plausible approach is to introduce some amount of form/structure/content, at least at first.

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    2. David Chapman‏ @Meaningness 25 Jul 2016
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      Then gradually increase how long you can sit, until you get up to 15+ minutes, and then gradually reduce the amount of “form.”

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    3. David Chapman‏ @Meaningness 25 Jul 2016
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      There’s a slogan “Meditation isn’t—getting used to is.” Ultimately, there isn’t anything to do, except get used to emptiness.

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    4. David Chapman‏ @Meaningness 25 Jul 2016
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      But that comes later! For now, how to reduce anxiety and discomfort…

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    5. David Chapman‏ @Meaningness 25 Jul 2016
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      Sitting with other people in a group is extremely helpful, if you can find one. Just a sense of “I’m not alone in this” helps.

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    6. David Chapman‏ @Meaningness 25 Jul 2016
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      It may be helpful to introduce “form” such as gazing at a fixed object (doesn’t really matter what, any simple thing), or >

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    7. David Chapman‏ @Meaningness 25 Jul 2016
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      repeating a mantra (also doesn’t matter what 4now; you could use “Om Mani Peme Hung” which is traditional, or whatever you like)

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    8. David Chapman‏ @Meaningness 25 Jul 2016
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      The mantra crowds out random anxious thoughts, which is calming. Eventually you can let go of it and just rest in space…

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    9. David Chapman‏ @Meaningness 25 Jul 2016
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      If none of that works, you could try yoga, which has many of the same benefits as meditation (plus others!).

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    10. big master troll‏ @bigmastertroll 25 Jul 2016
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      bt without the ability to 'be empty' wouldn't i miss on the more super 'deep' changes, rather i'd just be learning relaxation?

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      David Chapman‏ @Meaningness 25 Jul 2016
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      Well… yes… But generally, getting a good taste of emptiness takes at least a year of hard work. So, one step at a time!

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        2. big master troll‏ @bigmastertroll 25 Jul 2016
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          and also since we're talking, i've got to say this: you're blog is really one of the most helpful/informative i've read!

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        3. David Chapman‏ @Meaningness 25 Jul 2016
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          Thank you! Glad you find it useful!

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        1. big master troll‏ @bigmastertroll 25 Jul 2016
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          helpful advice, thanks!

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