I was indicating handwritten posts by inserting (By pen) at the end but, due to the limitations, this isn't searchable. I've, therefore, decided to change it to a hashtag which is automatically converted to a search link - #bypen.
This serves no real purpose beyond it being interesting to see how many posts begin on paper and whether that behaviour changes over time.
So today I thought I would try my first day of unguided meditation and it was certainly an experience.
The guided script was definitely serving as a distraction but in a good way as well as the bad. The subconscious focus on the script itself was likely preventing the mind from wandering, without it that inner voice was free to go where it pleased.
It's quite a transition that will take a bit of getting used to.
@colinwalker I say stick with the unguided version. I have been finding it harder to do, but better somehow. Still feeling all this out, myself.
@jack Yeah, I was going to but it’s a bit strange going out on your own. I know it’ll get better as I get used to it.
@colinwalker I cover this in the guide but, the thoughts/mind/inside voices that arise in meditation are as much a part of the present as anything else. They goal is learning to recognize them, let them go, and return to breath.
@patrickrhone Yeah, I’ve read that bit. I’m loving it by the way, you’ve got an amazing writing style - so accessible.
@colinwalker Guided is okay to start but you really don’t need anything other than a comfortable seat and your breathing :)
@patrickrhone What guide?
@Verso This one: gumroad.com/l/mindful...
@colinwalker Thanks so much!
@colinwalker an Apple Watch app should have been included at launch. Oak is great, but the Breathe app on Watch is convenient and readily accessible.
@johnholzer Exactly. Having the extra patterns available in such as accessible fashion would be brilliant. But I would still settle for haptic feedback on the phone as a compromise. I’ve submitted both as feature requests.
@colinwalker ?
@johnholzer I’ve been told Oak is currently working on a Watch app so that’s good news.
@colinwalker Awesome!
@hjertnes Indeed it is. It will make it so much more accessible and immersive.
@colinwalker awesome!