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Re:Could ayahuasca have health benefits? by jdironman on Sunday October 01, 2017 @12:03PM (#15378424)
I always have heard the goal of meditation is not to 'think of nothing' but if a thought enters your mind observe it and let it pass. By 'trying to not think of anything' you are actually thinking of doing just that.
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Re:Could ayahuasca have health benefits? by Fnoord on Sunday October 01, 2017 @01:23PM (#15378784)
Correct, the way to deal with thoughts and emotions during mindfulness or meditation is non-judgmental acceptance, not with opposing, denying, fighting.
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