changed my life for the better, been meditating for little over a month and it’s dope. just more in tune with the present moment and enjoying things more and worrying about the past and future less, not to say i still don’t.
also this was after a 5/6 month depressive time period and i haven’t been in that mind state since
improved focus concentration motivation overall satisfaction for life

Convert to Islam and read about Tasawwuf

just started writing in this journal its really relieving like weight being lifted from the brain

i was researching eastern philosophy such as buddhism and taoism. when i had that kind of knowledge along with long periods of meditation, i was able to get there.

im sufi lmao

I use HeadSpace for meditation. Its an app that teaches you how to meditate properly and has a bunch of courses for specific situations you are trying to overcome.

The main thing is to be present :)

Mandatory at this point. Doesn't have to be religious. Just find a quiet area, get comfortable, close your eyes and fight your demons.

Started a journal two days ago. I recommend

Bro then why is this thread a thing wtf

my parents are sufi but im not as in tune with islam if that makes sense

there’s your problem brother

what’s stopping you from doing so if I may ask

honestly idk
outside distractions being caught up i myself but not being able to look inwards

u visiting the creator 5x a day?

honestly the greatest method of returning to your inner self and removing the distractions of the dunya

Even if it’s just the Fardh rakats to begin with.

sometimes i pray 5x sometimes i dont
although i feel that thoughts and possessions do overwhelm me a lot

yeah bro you have to introduce consistency and the change will come. There is a reason it is the second pillar.

As for the possessions and thoughts, I would begin to do some charity work or volunteer or sumthing as well as look into the significance of dhikr in general as well as it’s emphasis in Sufism.

also cut out the music slowly. it’s hard at first, but it’s so worth it bro.

If u want a nasheed, sufi, and qiraat playlist lmk

send it plz

qir’aat: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfWXi7FjQFWTHhGh_77P9c_AhKfmU4kN

nasheeds and more

youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfWXi7FjQFUoTW26UaHkxRiPB3zMdNzT

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Lol mediation and meditation are two different things homie

That first meditation after you haven't done it in a while due to stress and you feel all the stress start clearing out

i'm there