tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post2131819859726492372..comments2024-03-15T04:01:53.036-04:00Comments on Cranky Fitness: The Enlightened Brain ReviewCrabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-79861169975347323032015-10-25T23:45:26.719-04:002015-10-25T23:45:26.719-04:00On this point you raised here: "there is heav...On this point you raised here: "there is heavy reliance on breathing as a focus in most of the practices, which never seems to work for me." <br /><br />I wanted to suggest this: "The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living"<br /><br />...which gets directly at your question, by providing alternative approaches to the same goal, which are specifically not focused on the breath. An example is focusing on the details you see in an outdoor setting. Focused external awareness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-89783093081497241792012-03-15T12:53:14.079-04:002012-03-15T12:53:14.079-04:00Hey thanks for the suggestion and encouragement Ji...Hey thanks for the suggestion and encouragement Jim!Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.crankyfitness.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-36328125366687041202012-03-15T12:42:03.863-04:002012-03-15T12:42:03.863-04:00I am a long time meditator, and have really enjoye...I am a long time meditator, and have really enjoyed Rick Hanson's perspective. Apparently I started changing the structure of my brain 35 years ago, but didn't realize it til now. (So that's why I stopped kicking my dog and arguing with my wife!)<br /><br />Lately I have spent some time and effort learning QiGong. It is quite relaxing, doesn't require me to sit for long periods of time, and keeps my aging body somewhat fluid and flexible. If you don't like meditation, QiGong might be a viable alternative for you.<br /><br />By the way, EVERYONE sucks at meditation. We are not supposed to do it perfectly, we just need to start again and again, knowing we won't be perfect, but somehow staying on course towards more happiness. It's a mystery, but letting go of meditation is one of the most important aspects...<br /><br />Keep breathing,<br /><br />JimUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292301311592356921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-10277691772269734762011-11-03T16:16:41.405-04:002011-11-03T16:16:41.405-04:00I try to do my own brand of "meditation"...I try to do my own brand of "meditation" (which is actually breathing and relaxation) for about 15 minutes, three times a week. I feel better for it, but recently decided to test it and see if I was actually accomplishing anything. Went in for a blood pressure check. First reading was 145/79. Nurse went away for about 10 minutes, so I decided to just try the breathing and relaxation to see if it affected my bp. Second reading was 125/69. I was thrilled and surprised. It worked better than I ever imagined it would and I don't even know if I am doing it right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-24602917660067313462011-11-03T15:40:04.994-04:002011-11-03T15:40:04.994-04:00person here, just sayin' Rick Hanson seems gen...person here, just sayin' Rick Hanson seems genuine and generous, as do the rest of you. Anything that brings you flow, anything that you can lose yourself in, even for a few minutes, is good for the brain. Lots of things are good for the brain. Real butter from real cows, for example. Sharon, from Canada? eh?Sharon, from Canada? eh?https://www.blogger.com/profile/06979275766371382635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-60794897143169461672011-11-03T15:37:56.372-04:002011-11-03T15:37:56.372-04:00I just want to be part of your guys's club. I...I just want to be part of your guys's club. I think you may be my long lost tribe, or one of them. Sharon, from Canada? eh?Sharon, from Canada? eh?https://www.blogger.com/profile/06979275766371382635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-12471596005889681892011-10-22T10:11:24.488-04:002011-10-22T10:11:24.488-04:00Meditation? Sigh... I've had moments... I used...Meditation? Sigh... I've had moments... I used to play whale sounds and set up ritualistic stuff, but that's too much work. So now I breathe (when I remember that is). It is helpful though - I know - rocket science of oxygen.... This DOES look lovely though! Love how he's smart but still breaks it down for the under-caffeinated-too-lazy-to-google-definitions :) Great blog! Great to connect! Greetings from Paso Robles :)Kris @Krazy_Krishttp://www.krismbeal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-62897968711015502142011-10-21T15:28:38.992-04:002011-10-21T15:28:38.992-04:00Perfect article!Perfect article!Gammahttp://www.gammao.com/ccp0-display/products.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-23813276950955530572011-10-21T11:54:19.535-04:002011-10-21T11:54:19.535-04:00Honestly, I'm not sure I'd even know how t...Honestly, I'm not sure I'd even know how to meditate but I find a few hours outdoors, camera in hand rather restoring.<br /><br />I know that a lot of people really can't stand Lady Gaga.. and her outfits go beyond ridiculous but I think she's rather talented and just hasn't figured out that she doesn't need to go for the absurd.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-12475859878707472742011-10-20T21:05:57.454-04:002011-10-20T21:05:57.454-04:00Don't go all over-achiever and think you have ...Don't go all over-achiever and think you have to meditate an hour for it to be worthwhile. Just five minutes a day is worth the effort. See previous Fitting in Fitness (I need a Cranky Index to refer to!)<br /><br />Mary Anne in Kentuckysolarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606487180967915130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-21995743343318160162011-10-20T20:50:51.726-04:002011-10-20T20:50:51.726-04:00I think I rather have cookies! :-) I don't med...I think I rather have cookies! :-) I don't meditate but think I should. I do get crazed at times & the hormones are not helping! ;-) I tend to like to work it out in the gym & am thinking I should try yoga after MizFit's post! This type of stuff is not really my type of thing or way of learning plus I need it in person or I tend to flake out! ;-) Sounds interesting though! I like Lady Gaga - she is her own person!Jody - Fit at 53http://www.truth2beingfit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-87546188945193584112011-10-20T15:18:37.329-04:002011-10-20T15:18:37.329-04:00Love to meditate, when i can find the time for it....Love to meditate, when i can find the time for it. Do they have any suggestions for fitting it in between feeding sessions with the kittens and running the children to school?messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-8701446307079293652011-10-20T11:22:40.083-04:002011-10-20T11:22:40.083-04:00I'm not a meditator...I can't sit still th...I'm not a meditator...I can't sit still that long without my brain screaming "Good grief woman you have too much to do to be sitting here doing nothing!"<br /><br />As for Lady G...I wish she'd go away for awhile. I enjoy most of her music, but the antics are getting old.bdaisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993906312026049336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-12519562096118978602011-10-20T10:38:24.859-04:002011-10-20T10:38:24.859-04:00Very...... enlightened post. I am always looking f...Very...... enlightened post. I am always looking for good effective ways to rewire my brain for less stress. That looks like a great course. I practice meditation, sometimes I'm good at it, sometimes not. Depends on how noisy my head is that day. That's the part I need help with, shutting up my brain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-72507652255243102572011-10-20T10:29:40.720-04:002011-10-20T10:29:40.720-04:00Being a believer in the lifelong plasticity of the...Being a believer in the lifelong plasticity of the brain I also like this book! Re-training our brains is the best way to make those changes we keep saying we want. Of course, a traumatic life event and fear will change us also, but this books way seems like a better plan to me.Dr. Jhttp://www.calorielab.com/news/dr-jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-14352742773798129482011-10-20T09:49:36.602-04:002011-10-20T09:49:36.602-04:00Great post, Crabby. Made me wonder if I can do a s...Great post, Crabby. Made me wonder if I can do a sneak attack on hubby to help him be less stressed.... probably not.<br />(And thankfully, I don't listen to <i>Lady Gag</i>, so no earworm here.)the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157365223433690437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-75452773101376581432011-10-20T08:53:53.044-04:002011-10-20T08:53:53.044-04:00Natural-born stress-bucket - check!
I found this ...Natural-born stress-bucket - check!<br /><br />I found this post to be very interesting and I am intrigued by the whole thing...However, I must admit that meditation is something I've never been able to take very seriously. I know it's supposed to be beneficial, but I just don't get it. Now you've got me thinking I should maybe look into it more. I do like yoga, so that might be a good starting point.JavaChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06816858010039395389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-90098908962591349792011-10-20T08:46:25.421-04:002011-10-20T08:46:25.421-04:00My bent is to relaxation/self-hypnosis more than m...My bent is to relaxation/self-hypnosis more than meditation. It all takes place in the same brain wave pattern so what the hell.Leah J. Utashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-53175336901595619932011-10-20T08:30:29.913-04:002011-10-20T08:30:29.913-04:00Thanks Angry Porkchop! Will check that out. Lots o...Thanks Angry Porkchop! Will check that out. Lots of cool stuff at Sounds True.<br /><br />For those of you interested in buying stuff from Sounds True, I think I can pass along a 20% off discount coupon good until Oct 24, but need to get confirmation before I add it to the post.<br /><br />If I get the go ahead, I'll email it to anyone who wants it.Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.crankyfitness.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-22040076233801818222011-10-20T08:04:31.595-04:002011-10-20T08:04:31.595-04:00The nice thing about Buddhist teachers is that the...The nice thing about Buddhist teachers is that they will usually give you their product for free when you ask (or ask you to pay what you can within your means). <br /><br />I'm not Buddhist but I've become really interested in Buddhism. I LOVED "Buddha's Brain" and strongly recommend checking out Jack Kornfield's audio books (also by Sounds True). In particular, "Buddhism for Beginners" which is 9+ hours of his teachings. It really changed the way I think and deal with stress without going too far in to the religious aspects of Buddhism. I think you can still download it for free at Audible.AngryPorkchophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10363133988164641069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-73130568013365833612011-10-20T07:59:43.619-04:002011-10-20T07:59:43.619-04:00Thanks Jane!
Yeah, sorry no giveaway this time, b...Thanks Jane!<br /><br />Yeah, sorry no giveaway this time, but there are more to come before too long, so good luck in them! And the Random Number Generator doesn't discriminate, so any time you arrive at a giveaway post could be a lucky one.Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.crankyfitness.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-25359164704562857122011-10-20T07:38:02.466-04:002011-10-20T07:38:02.466-04:00Oh, you wrote does anyone have any luck . . . I th...Oh, you wrote does anyone have any luck . . . I thought it said does anyone else suck at meditation. <br /><br />I suck at it, but I still try it over and over again because I have been told that it will always suck unless I try doing it over and over and over and over again.<br /><br />Now, where is the Enlightened Buddha statue give-a-way? I am the first one commenting. I finally have a chance to win something. Surely you did not mean it when you wrote there was no give-a-way in this post . . . oh, you did mean it. <br /><br />oh . . . .Well, I still found your post to be a good one! <br /><br />Jane~<br />Keepingthepoundsoff.comJane Cartellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655507125048588634noreply@blogger.com