OldFashioned wrote:
Does meditation actually work? I heard that Aspies could work on their social skills, ability to smile and deal with depression through meditation. What exactly is meditation? Some people say it has an impact on the higher self, others say the subconscious, others say the benefits are purely martial (improve performance in sports, sex or whatever). Do any Aspies meditate here? Do you recommend it or is it all nonsense?
Yes, I meditate. I recommend it.
I have struggled to define meditation in a way that's meaningful. My last stab: meditation is systematically using one's attention in specific ways in order to create changes in consciousness. These changes in consciousness feed back into every aspect of one's existence, creating an array of benefits.
Yeah, you can get better at 'martial' things, it's certain that you get a more effective sword swing with a one pointed mind. Also helps in developing the wisdom of what needs swords pointing at 'em, and what doesn't.
I can play snooker now.
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