What Wonderful News and Insight!

Thank you for sharing this Gary.

Your genuinely awesome insight is much appreciated. I’m happy that you are in your groove, and echo what others have been saying in the comments that in your own way, you are already meditating, because as it sounds anyway, you are being present with yourself and seem to have a very firm grasp on your way of life.

Over the years, I’ve learned that there are so many ways to meditate, from the traditional cross-legged chanting vowel sounds to practicing what’s called “mindful eating,” (which is essentially eating really friggin' slow). Technically, one can meditate while doing just about anything, as most practices are about utilizing awareness and/or concentration to some extent.

But the point of meditation is as you, and others mentioned, is about slowing down or “turning off” certain aspects of the mind, which is something I think most people can agree is much needed for many, not all, but many. I can think of a few of my fellow meditators who have commented in a way that is less than mindful who could stand to go back and slow their roll, and their minds.

I know I don’t have to, but I feel the need to apologize on behalf of those people because many of them are completely missing the point of what you’re saying, obviously. It’s a shame really that some fellow meditators have reacted in the way they have, though I’m sure this was partially expected by you. It’s strange to see people who, at least based on their comments appear to be of the mindful sort yet are not celebrating this article for the good news that it is. I think those people for whatever reason have gotten caught up and in the verbiage rather than the overall message you are trying to convey here. I’m not defending their comments, mostly just trying to negate some of their unawareness. I also didn’t want you to get the impression that the whole meditation community is upset or whatever. Just a few who are missing the point.

So thank you for the good news so to speak. Thank you for being.

I didn’t intend for this response to be so long, but felt some of these things needed to be said should other people make it this far when they scroll down.

Thanks again man.