Comments on: The Monk’s Way To Inner Peace http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/ Practical Personal Development Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:29:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Geldenhuys http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-132099 Geldenhuys Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:03:44 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-132099 My psychiatrist told me that I need to be able to do "nothing" before she can start treating me because there is too much going on in my sub-conscious. How does one do nothing - I'm always organizing - doing and thinking? I am nowhere near ready to meditate...small steps...I can look at the wall for 5 seconds and then be back in my thoughts and frustated with wasting the time that i'm supposed to be doing something else. Would be so happy if someone will help! My psychiatrist told me that I need to be able to do “nothing” before she can start treating me because there is too much going on in my sub-conscious. How does one do nothing – I’m always organizing – doing and thinking? I am nowhere near ready to meditate…small steps…I can look at the wall for 5 seconds and then be back in my thoughts and frustated with wasting the time that i’m supposed to be doing something else.

Would be so happy if someone will help!

]]> By: 7 Guidelines To Live More Like A Modern Day Samurai « simply pond http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-59744 7 Guidelines To Live More Like A Modern Day Samurai « simply pond Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:25:26 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-59744 [...] Peace Audio: A fresh guided meditation audio compilation with 7 parts. Click here for Alex’s [...] [...] Peace Audio: A fresh guided meditation audio compilation with 7 parts. Click here for Alex’s [...]

]]> By: Adam Kayce : Monk At Work http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43914 Adam Kayce : Monk At Work Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:35:58 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43914 I'd add that you can have a guided meditation, where someone is guiding you through the process of creating stillness (sounds odd perhaps at first, but can work wonders in letting you let go...). Otherwise, most guided processes are designed with a purpose in mind, like Alex said, whether it's to get intuitive guidance, or heal/resolve an issue, or make a decision, or whatever. I’d add that you can have a guided meditation, where someone is guiding you through the process of creating stillness (sounds odd perhaps at first, but can work wonders in letting you let go…).

Otherwise, most guided processes are designed with a purpose in mind, like Alex said, whether it’s to get intuitive guidance, or heal/resolve an issue, or make a decision, or whatever.

]]> By: Gina Rafkind http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43849 Gina Rafkind Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:04:05 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43849 Adam's Inner Peace Audio is awesome! I've been meditating for a long time now and I really like his approach. Most times I meditate in silence. But then other times I like to use guided meditations and Adam's has become one of my favorites-definitely worth the investment! Adam’s Inner Peace Audio is awesome! I’ve been meditating for a long time now and I really like his approach. Most times I meditate in silence. But then other times I like to use guided meditations and Adam’s has become one of my favorites-definitely worth the investment!

]]> By: Alex Shalman http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43639 Alex Shalman Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:10:32 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43639 My girlfriend's mom gave me the New Earth as a present, but it's backlogged behind many other books I have. Excited for when I get to it though, I loved Eckhart's other work. My girlfriend’s mom gave me the New Earth as a present, but it’s backlogged behind many other books I have. Excited for when I get to it though, I loved Eckhart’s other work.

]]> By: Meditation and Compassion — Sri Chinmoy Inspiration http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43612 Meditation and Compassion — Sri Chinmoy Inspiration Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:51:36 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43612 [...] Shalman shares his experiences of practising meditation in - The Monk’s way to inner peace. As Alex suggests, meditation is not always easy but, if you create a regular discipline it becomes [...] [...] Shalman shares his experiences of practising meditation in – The Monk’s way to inner peace. As Alex suggests, meditation is not always easy but, if you create a regular discipline it becomes [...]

]]> By: Suzie Cheel http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43570 Suzie Cheel Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:54:34 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43570 Very inspiring Alex, Quietening the mind is so important to having inner peace. I will check out the site. Have you been following Eckhart Tolle and Oprah on a New Earth? I have found some of Eckharts exercises very good for quietening the mind. Very inspiring Alex,

Quietening the mind is so important to having inner peace. I will check out the site.

Have you been following Eckhart Tolle and Oprah on a New Earth? I have found some of Eckharts exercises very good for quietening the mind.

]]> By: Goal Setting College http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43480 Goal Setting College Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:29:34 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43480 Alex, thanks for the tip! Alex, thanks for the tip!

]]> By: Alex Shalman http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43370 Alex Shalman Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:36:58 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43370 When you are meditating you are basically trying to create stillness. When you are being guided, you are meditating with purpose. When you are meditating you are basically trying to create stillness. When you are being guided, you are meditating with purpose.

]]> By: Goal Setting College http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43368 Goal Setting College Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:56:46 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43368 Great writeup, Alex. I was just mentioning how self and guided hypnosis helps in one's programming on one of my articles! Just wondering what's the clear difference between such guided hypnosis and mediations though. Thanks for the heads up. Cheers, Ellesse Great writeup, Alex. I was just mentioning how self and guided hypnosis helps in one’s programming on one of my articles! Just wondering what’s the clear difference between such guided hypnosis and mediations though.

Thanks for the heads up.

Cheers,
Ellesse

]]> By: Alex Shalman http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43353 Alex Shalman Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:10:28 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43353 Thanks for finally writing in. I think more readers should become commentators if you ask me. =) Thanks for finally writing in. I think more readers should become commentators if you ask me. =)

]]> By: L.Vazquez http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43123 L.Vazquez Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:10:31 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43123 Hi, Long time reader, first time poster (I think?) Anyway, I've wanted to learn more about meditation, but I don't know where to begin. How did you start? Was it a book? Did you take a class? I started reading David Lynch's Transcendental Meditation book at the bookstore, and was curious about it. I later read some less than favorable things about it, as well as it costing A LOT of money to learn. I got a bit turned off on meditation, but you keep mentioning it. Anyway, always enjoy the blog. Great work. Hi,

Long time reader, first time poster (I think?)

Anyway, I’ve wanted to learn more about meditation, but I don’t know where to begin. How did you start? Was it a book? Did you take a class?

I started reading David Lynch’s Transcendental Meditation book at the bookstore, and was curious about it. I later read some less than favorable things about it, as well as it costing A LOT of money to learn. I got a bit turned off on meditation, but you keep mentioning it.

Anyway, always enjoy the blog. Great work.

]]> By: Lodewijk van den Broek http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43086 Lodewijk van den Broek Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:59:02 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43086 @Adam: I found your link on the bottom of the page in the mean time. It's just that there are a couple more monks out there in the blogosphere :) 49 bucks is a pretty good deal, I will get me a copy. @Adam: I found your link on the bottom of the page in the mean time. It’s just that there are a couple more monks out there in the blogosphere :)

49 bucks is a pretty good deal, I will get me a copy.

]]> By: Alex Shalman Reviews Inner Peace Audio — Viverati http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43080 Alex Shalman Reviews Inner Peace Audio — Viverati Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:36:01 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43080 [...] Shalman, of AlexShalman.com (Practical Personal Development) just posted a fantastic—and candidly honest—review of my Inner Peace Audio program. Check it out, and give him some Stumble [...] [...] Shalman, of AlexShalman.com (Practical Personal Development) just posted a fantastic—and candidly honest—review of my Inner Peace Audio program. Check it out, and give him some Stumble [...]

]]> By: Adam Kayce : Monk At Work http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43078 Adam Kayce : Monk At Work Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:28:05 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43078 Thanks for the review, Alex! I'm stoked to hear how much you're getting out of the program. I liked how you said,<blockquote>I can’t honestly say that I would buy it when I heard about it...</blockquote> ... because I totally relate. There are so many great programs out there that can sound just like everything else, until you give it a shot. I'm glad you're finding it well worth your time investment (which, really, is a lot more precious than the 49 bucks, y'know?). Thanks again! (@Lodewijk: the 'monk' Alex refers to is me; the Monk at Work.) Thanks for the review, Alex! I’m stoked to hear how much you’re getting out of the program.

I liked how you said,

I can’t honestly say that I would buy it when I heard about it…

… because I totally relate. There are so many great programs out there that can sound just like everything else, until you give it a shot. I’m glad you’re finding it well worth your time investment (which, really, is a lot more precious than the 49 bucks, y’know?). Thanks again!

(@Lodewijk: the ‘monk’ Alex refers to is me; the Monk at Work.)

]]> By: Daz Cox http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43063 Daz Cox Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:05:25 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43063 Yes, meditation is essential to health. Often people are meditating without realizing it, driving can put you in a meditative state! Quieting your mind is a key part of effective meditation. nice post! Yes, meditation is essential to health. Often people are meditating without realizing it, driving can put you in a meditative state!

Quieting your mind is a key part of effective meditation.

nice post!

]]> By: Flimjo http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43058 Flimjo Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:24:53 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43058 I never thought about this. But it makes so much sense. Meditation has so many benefits, yet we never make time for it. I never thought about this. But it makes so much sense. Meditation has so many benefits, yet we never make time for it.

]]> By: Adam Donkus http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43056 Adam Donkus Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:35:48 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43056 I had meditated when I was younger, but have gotten out of the habit. It does seem like it should be an essential part of the daily routine that could prove to be very beneficial. I had meditated when I was younger, but have gotten out of the habit. It does seem like it should be an essential part of the daily routine that could prove to be very beneficial.

]]> By: Mr Positioning (Stanley Bronstein) http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43054 Mr Positioning (Stanley Bronstein) Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:08:51 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43054 Adding meditation to one's daily practice is not an easy thing, especially for those who live in households where things are not always quiet. I find that, like you, I have to get up way before everyone else (and yes, that includes my dogs) and get in an hour of meditation. I've been fortunate enough to have set up what I consider an ideal meditation room in my house. I have a dry sauna in my garage and it has a music sound system. I can play affirmations, meditations, or simply listen to nothing and have peace and quiet. Meditation is a practice that is definitely worth the effort, but like all good things, we have to overcome the initial inertia to make it a part of our lives. Mr. Positioning Stanley F. Bronstein Attorney, CPA, Author and Professional Motivational Speaker Adding meditation to one’s daily practice is not an easy thing, especially for those who live in households where things are not always quiet.

I find that, like you, I have to get up way before everyone else (and yes, that includes my dogs) and get in an hour of meditation.

I’ve been fortunate enough to have set up what I consider an ideal meditation room in my house. I have a dry sauna in my garage and it has a music sound system. I can play affirmations, meditations, or simply listen to nothing and have peace and quiet.

Meditation is a practice that is definitely worth the effort, but like all good things, we have to overcome the initial inertia to make it a part of our lives.

Mr. Positioning
Stanley F. Bronstein
Attorney, CPA, Author and Professional Motivational Speaker

]]> By: Lodewijk van den Broek http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-43053 Lodewijk van den Broek Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:02:03 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/03/26/the-monks-way-to-inner-peace/#comment-43053 I totally recognize the "I've been meaning to start doing this for a while" part... That one goes for me as well. Great write up, will definitely check out the program and read more about the details on the monk's page (what monk by the way?). I totally recognize the “I’ve been meaning to start doing this for a while” part… That one goes for me as well.

Great write up, will definitely check out the program and read more about the details on the monk’s page (what monk by the way?).

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