I have been practicing meditation for more than two years, but the more I do it, the more confused and entangled I become. What should I do?

Hello! I'm Mo Mo, a psychological counselor and a trainee mindfulness meditation teacher at Meditation Planet (a six-month boot camp, a year and a half of teacher training, and I'll complete the teacher training program in another six months). I'm so happy to have the chance to answer your question!

I can see you're struggling with this, and I'm here to help. Meditation is meant to help us deal with the ups and downs of life, but it's okay if it's not easy. I can tell you were feeling anxious and confused when you wrote this, and you were trying to push through, but it's ok if you're struggling with the pain of not being able to continue.

I'd love to share my understanding and experience of meditation with you!

There are so many types of meditation! You've got mindfulness meditation, hypnosis meditation, and imagination meditation, to name just a few. Each type of meditation trains the mind in a different way. Mindfulness meditation, which I studied, is all about connecting with yourself and paying attention to your physical and mental experiences. So, having a relaxed and carefree state of mind isn't the goal of mindfulness meditation, but it's a wonderful by-product!

There are other types of meditation, too, like hypnosis, which are great for relaxation or healing.

Secondly, no matter what kind of meditation you do, if you want it to have a long-term, sustained effect on you, you need to make a sustained effort and keep practicing. It's not something that can be achieved overnight, but you've got this!

Because meditation is such a wonderful way to train our mind and brain, scientific research has found that long-term and sustained meditation can change the structure of our brain on a material level. So don't imagine that meditating on this topic is something I really need, and if I do it today, I'll achieve my goal.

At most, you'll have an experience, but it might not last.

In summary, I think the most important thing for you to do first is to press pause and ask yourself why you want to meditate. What do you want to get out of meditation?

It's so important to figure out what you need, so you can make the best choices for yourself. There's so much out there, so it's good to focus on what's right for you.

Next, choose a content and practice it continuously. If you have any doubts, don't worry! You can always read a book or find a teacher you like to learn from.

There are so many different schools of meditation, and each one has its own unique theoretical system. If you're looking to resolve your doubts, it's really helpful to find the answer within that theoretical system. If you have doubts but don't seek to resolve them, you might end up wasting a lot of time and energy. It's so important to make sure you're getting the most out of your practice!

And finally, I just want to say that you can't take in too much information! In this crazy, fast-paced world of ours, it's more important than ever to find ways to slow down, get back to your inner self, and guard your desires. And you know what? Learning to do subtraction instead of addition is a great place to start!

Wishing you the very best of luck!

Hello!

A pat on the shoulder.

Meditation helps us relax and feel free. Most of our worries come from our thoughts and ideas. We also worry about external issues.

Meditation helps us relax and connect with ourselves. This lets us pay attention to our thoughts and listen to our inner selves. We can then understand what we truly want. This helps us move beyond our thoughts and respect our true wishes. It also helps us release negative emotions.

Meditation brings inner peace.

Why do some people become more anxious as they meditate?

True meditation doesn't cause anxiety. It connects you to your body and mind. But you might have trouble meditating.

First, we cannot calm down because the mind is distracting. The mind is not used to us being quiet, so it will ask a lot of questions. But deep meditation is about observing this series of "thoughts."

Second, we lose track of what we're thinking. In other words, meditation helps us understand ourselves, but if we're too focused on finding answers, it's harder to relax and be at peace.

The questioner's worry may be the second problem. Meditation helps relieve anxiety, but the process creates anxiety. The questioner is unable to remain calm, which breaks his energy state and triggers anxiety.

Meditation teaches us to coexist with our minds. External factors and emotions are unpredictable and uncontrollable. Instead of controlling them, accept them and coexist with them to regain inner peace.

Accept the anxiety caused by meditation. Don't try to control it, but observe it so it doesn't affect you.

To remain self-centered, don't separate yourself from the outside world. Let chaos happen. Don't try to control everything. Learn to coexist. Stay centered. Let life flow at your pace.

Meditation is good for inner peace, but too much thinking can make you feel out of control.

Good luck!

At the end of the question, you said, "Anxiety has not eased, but the burden has increased instead." Was it your hope to relieve anxiety when you first meditated? If so, was it already the case then that you were constantly torn between worrying about missing out on something or losing something, and feeling vaguely worried and scared? I'm excited to hear more about your experience!

If the answer is still yes, then you've probably noticed that the process of choosing what to meditate on now seems to be repeating the same pattern.

Anxiety is focused on the future, while meditation is an excellent way to shift our attention from worrying about the future to embracing the present. It seems that you're currently exploring the exciting stage of choosing before starting to meditate. You're curious about whether bringing these anxieties into meditation will enhance or interfere with the meditation itself.

If you relate to what I've said, it could be that you still have some unresolved issues that are causing your anxiety. But don't worry! You can work through them and start feeling better.

If we take a step back and look at ourselves from a distance, isn't the part of us that searches for different meditation content every day, not wanting to miss any that suit us, and is torn between which one to start with first, quite anxious? And this anxiety may be reflected in all aspects of life, such as at work or when doing housework, so of course it will also be present when choosing meditation content. These may all be related to the core anxiety deep within, which is something we can work on together!

So, how can you find out what you are really anxious about? Try asking yourself, "What would happen if you stopped collecting so much meditation content?"

Just think of all the possibilities! What feelings might arise, and what thoughts might come to mind? And what if you just randomly select a previously used meditation?

Just think about it! What will happen? What does it mean for me?

These questions are a great way to discover the neglected voice within you. It could be the pursuit of perfection, strict rules, or the fear of what might happen. Whatever it is, you can face it head on!

If you need help, you can also consider discussing and sorting things out with a psychologist and embarking on a new stage of self-exploration together—it's a great way to get the support you need!

Hello, dear questioner! I really understand your approach and feelings. These days, big data is constantly pushing things at us based on our usual consumption and browsing habits. It seems like we're all obsessed, constantly clicking and checking, unable to resist the urge to consume, adding to and emptying our shopping carts. It's like we're being pushed along by an invisible hand, and even if we repeatedly claim to be "cutting back," it's hard to stop.

You might also find in practice that if we keep obsessing about how to "shop till you drop," we will only end up spending more and more. In the end, we realize that we are actually a "thousand-armed Guanyin" — haha! It is not enough to just stop at the level of shopping. We have to think about why we can't stop.

Hey there! I just wanted to check in and see why you follow the recommendations of big data. I'm curious about what's behind this compulsive thinking and behavior.

It's totally normal to feel a bit anxious about this right now, and it's probably making it harder to think clearly. It might be best to wait until you're feeling a bit more relaxed before you start thinking about it. My advice is to just take a little break from the content that's recommended by big data for now. Don't immediately download the app or related content. Instead, take a little time out and randomly open some of your previously saved meditation content. Just click on whatever you see, without choosing or comparing.

Meditate right away! I truly believe that you've stuck with meditation for over two years because it's still very effective for you and brings you relaxation. After meditation, your anxiety level will temporarily decrease in the short term. Let's make the most of this window period of decreased anxiety to think about the question we just asked: why are we driven by big data, constantly selecting until we are exhausted and cannot stop? Grab a piece of paper and a pen to record your thoughts!

If thinking makes your anxiety level rise, or if you get stuck in your thinking, don't worry! Just use your meditation techniques again, focus on your breathing, and gently bring your thoughts back. You can also continue to record your thoughts with your conscious and subconscious minds, gradually unearthing the answer to your question. Here are some ideas for you to consider:

Take a moment to recall why you've been meditating for more than two years and all the wonderful things meditation has brought you. What problem did you want to solve by choosing meditation in the first place?

Has that problem been solved? You can follow the "original intention" at the time and trace the clues upwards, my friend.

If you've solved the original problem, but meditation is bringing up new issues, it might mean there's still a deeper problem that needs to be resolved. It's possible that both the original problem and the current problem were triggered by this underlying issue.

Apart from the desire to be kidnapped by big data, what other desires do you have, and what benefits do these bring you? The existence of any desire is not created out of thin air; it serves a purpose. The purpose of their existence is to protect you and satisfy a certain psychological need. For example, when big data pushes you to meditate, you can't help but pay attention to it, save it, download it, and buy it. Are you afraid of missing out?

If you've been waiting for something that's just right for you, and then you finally find it, it's important to hold on to it and enjoy it fully before you can feel truly at ease. When you were younger, there were probably times when you wanted to buy something but couldn't, and it's natural to have mixed feelings about that.

How do you usually interact with your parents? Do they meet your needs unconditionally, or what?

We all know how it goes. You meet someone you really like and you want to be friends with them. But for whatever reason, you can't get in touch with them. How do you handle it? Would you talk to your parents about it?

I'm sure they'll have some great advice for you!

I'm not sure if you're married, have kids, are in a relationship, or if there are other people in your life besides your parents and partner. How do you usually interact with them? When there are problems in your interactions, how do you deal with your negative emotions? What do you do to make yourself feel better?

Hey there! I just wanted to ask, what ways are there to soothe yourself?

When we take a closer look at these facts, we might just find the answer to our problem! We can even look at what problem we were trying to solve when we first chose meditation and how the new problem brought about by meditation has arisen. What other "holes" in your heart need to be filled?

And the wonderful thing is, the thing that fills this "heart hole" can be full of warmth and love! These wonderful things can come from your relationship with other people and your relationship with yourself. If you see yourself clearly and see the relationship between yourself and other important people, you will know where the "heart hole" is and what to use to fill it. Once your mind is opened, the antidote will not only come from meditation, but also from other things.

I really hope you'll find your own spiritual remedy soon, one that treats both the symptoms and the root cause. We're all on the same journey, so let's keep going together!

Hello! I really hope my answer can help you a little.

Meditation is an amazing tool that can help us improve our state of mind. However, just as knowledge can help us grow, if we become anxious because of it, we will be burdened by it. The same is true of meditation. To really benefit from meditation, you have to approach it with the right mindset. When you meditate with the intention of relaxing, you'll find it's much more effective.

I've got some great advice for you!

Absolutely! You should definitely see the amazing effects of meditation. And you can absolutely persist in it and make it a way of life!

When I didn't meditate, I used to think a lot of nonsense, and it was really hard for me to calm down. But then I learned something amazing! It's precisely people with a chaotic mind and a lot of negative emotions who need to practice meditation and do it more. So, I also started to develop the habit of meditation, and it's been a total game-changer!

The amazing thing about meditation and mindfulness is that they can actually improve your brain and help to rebuild neural circuits! It's true that our brains have a "default network mode," which kicks in when we're not concentrating on something like writing a work report or giving a speech. But, we can take control of this mode and choose to enter a more productive state. When we're in this state, our brains are not aimlessly searching for problems and wandering thoughts. Instead, they're focused and ready to take on the world!

So, as soon as a person is idle, they will feel unhappy. But here's the good news! Even when you are busy, when you are busy and quite focused, but as soon as you are idle, all your problems come back.

And the best part is that mindfulness meditation is the easiest way to switch off this default network mode of the brain and make it change the way it connects! When we meditate for a long time, the brain's circuits are gradually reset and new connections are established.

In other words, when you are free at that time, your brain will not always find trouble. It will just quietly stay there! At this time, you will experience more relaxation and inner joy!

Have you noticed? It's not about the quality of the meditation content. It's about doing it and setting aside ten minutes a day to meditate. The magic of meditation is in the process. Even just closing your eyes, focusing on your breathing, and meditating quietly for ten minutes a day can have a powerful effect.

2. Meditation is so much more than just sitting cross-legged on the floor! It's a way to stay connected to ourselves and to relax. It's just one way for us to relax, and it's a tool that we can use flexibly.

There are so many ways we can connect with our bodies and stay in tune with ourselves! Meditation is just one of them. It's a way to relax and stay connected to ourselves, and it's flexible. You don't have to be bound by it. Some people dance to keep their daily state in a good place. Others connect with themselves through yoga. Some talk to themselves through writing. And some run to keep their bodies and minds happy and relaxed!

Meditation is a wonderful way to relax and enjoy the present moment. It's not about trying to achieve some unattainable state of perfection. Instead, it's about embracing the here and now and letting go of the stress and worries that weigh us down. So, let's look at this from a higher level. Our goal is to relax, not to get tired of meditation. Spending too much time every day selecting meditation content can actually be counterproductive. It can lead to confusion, distress, and even burnout. The good news is that we can easily adjust our approach. Instead of spending hours every day searching for the perfect meditation, let's make meditation a part of our daily routine. Let's make it a time to truly relax and achieve the purpose of true relaxation.

In this way, you'll feel your inner conflict melt away, because your need to relax will be satisfied!

3. Go ahead and allow yourself to sometimes not meditate! As long as you can stick to it overall, it will be effective. No matter what state you are in, accepting yourself is always better than denying and doubting yourself. This can help you maintain inner stability, thereby avoiding internal conflict and allowing you to recover faster!

We don't have to be perfect! If we have an obsession, that is, if we must reach a certain level or degree, we can allow ourselves to relax and take a break. Meditation does not completely determine your state. For example, if you feel very happy and relaxed in other ways one day, you don't have to relax through meditation.

Absolutely! Meditation will bring about change as long as we can persevere overall. So, if sometimes we don't meditate for a while, we don't need to blame ourselves or worry. We just need to trust that our long-term perseverance will bring results!

I have always felt that no matter what state we are in or what our situation is, we absolutely need to choose to accept ourselves and treat ourselves in a certain way. Because attacking and doubting ourselves at any time will only cause mental fatigue and make us more entangled and anxious, and will not bring any benefits.

And when we can accept and understand ourselves, we can quickly break through the shackles of the present and see what changes we can make now, what we can do for our own good, without being trapped by emotions and stagnating—it's an amazing feeling!

So, go ahead and treat yourself with acceptance and permission! You can absolutely bring inner peace and inner joy through long-term meditation.

I'm so excited to share this with you! Have a great day!

Good day, the original poster who is experiencing difficulties with meditation.

After reading your account, it appears that we have deviated from our original intentions. You initially began meditating to relax and achieve a sense of ease. However, after two years of practice, we are confronted with the pervasive influence of big data, which has led to an abundance of choices and an increased consumption of content. This has resulted in a state of exhaustion, along with challenges, confusion, and distress in your life.

This is a significant departure from our original objective.

It is evident that the initial meditative practice is the most effective in providing a sense of well-being and enhanced experience. This method and path is therefore endorsed. However, with the proliferation of options, there is a growing tendency to deviate from the core tenets of meditation, namely, the ability to be in tune with one's inner self and to be fully present in the moment.

Moreover, it is possible that there may be instances when one encounters a multitude of critical voices when one is unable to meet expectations or demonstrate sufficient commitment. Such voices may include statements such as, "I knew you wouldn't be able to do it," "I knew you wouldn't be able to stick with it," or "You really are useless if you can't even do something as simple as this."

It must be acknowledged that these are merely conjecture. The individual in question can choose to take a moment for themselves to reflect on their emotions, thoughts, and responses during the practice.

This allows for a clear delineation between action and expectation.

One may consider the option of writing a commitment to oneself.

From this day forward, I will engage in a brief period of reflection and self-care each day. I will also undertake the following actions:

My initial intention for maintaining the "pause" is to (). Adherence will undoubtedly present a challenge, and I may encounter the following obstacles: ().

To assist with perseverance, the following coping methods have been considered in advance: (). Sign the commitment. Name.

It is of the utmost importance to remind oneself that this is not a task, but rather a pledge to care for and treat oneself in a manner that is conducive to one's well-being.

In the future, when engaging in meditation, one can refer to the aforementioned commitment at any time for the purpose of providing a reminder. Additionally, one can create simple periodic summaries to document changes that have occurred over the course of a meditation period, as well as any difficulties encountered and the methods employed to address them.

By employing straightforward techniques, we can reacquaint ourselves with our initial objectives. While we endeavor to enhance ourselves, we must avoid becoming encumbered by the very processes we employ to achieve this growth.

It is our prerogative to determine how we care for ourselves at all times.

Ultimately, it is my hope that we may flourish without the encumbrance of the very process of growth itself.

Hello, question asker.

The poster has been doing more and more, even meditation. You might also keep adding to yourself, which causes anxiety.

To solve the problem, you need to identify the root cause. For now, let's focus on meditation and gradually eliminate the rest.

You probably enjoyed the exercises when you followed the audio or course, so you searched for more information. You've probably tried many courses that were effective, so just keep doing them.

The most important thing is to cut ties. When you're doing the subtraction, don't get rid of them. Prioritize them by date.

If you put them aside, you'll feel more secure. You'll realize you don't need them and can delete them.

You can also do some subtraction in life. When you clean your room, put things you haven't used for a long time in a box until you can throw them away.

I love you. I hope this helps.

Hello, questioner. Your words are clear and compelling, as if we were meeting in person.

After reading this description, I want to give you a vote of confidence. I can see your anxiety/what-should-i-do-if-i-suffer-from-chronic-anxiety-depression-and-a-lack-of-perseverance-16746.html" target="_blank">perseverance and determination in practicing meditation. It is not easy to persevere in a habit for two years, and you also hope to gain a more relaxed and carefree state of mind through meditation practice. You have a very clear goal. However, up to now, meditation practice has had the opposite effect on you. You have to spend a lot of time every day selecting meditation content, which has brought difficulties, confusion, and distress to your life. You need to stop worrying about your anxiety and start taking control of your life.

I know you're sensitive to your own physical and mental state and feelings. You're a partner who knows how to take care of yourself.

Let's expand on this and talk about it in detail.

You've made meditation a habit over the past two years. I believe you also gained a certain amount in the early stages of forming this habit, which prompted you to download more apps and collect more content afterwards. However, if you do something too much and cannot control the degree of meditation involved, you will be caught up in the cycle of that thing. Then, it will become a hard requirement for yourself to do it for the sake of doing it. Once a thing has developed into a hard requirement in our consciousness, our motivation to do it will often decrease. Once motivation decreases, we will feel guilty about not being able to continue with this thing. If this guilt deepens, anxiety, confusion, and pain will follow.

I'm not denying the benefits of learning, but it should be an action of "extensive acquisition" in our growth process. We should learn, but we don't need to immerse ourselves in one area for a long time. It's not worth it for the sake of our physical and mental health.

You can adjust this habit. It's not cumbersome. I'll leave the answer to this question to you to think about. You know best what state you're most comfortable in.

List some more specific thinking directions. This will help you open up the "last mile" of thinking.

Tell me, apart from meditation, what other interests do you have?

Tell me how long each meditation session lasts.

I want to know how you organize your time outside of meditation practice.

Before coming to the platform for help, you had to deal with this state.

You can get out of this state by using the resources around you.

You will be a better person after you have come out of this state.

These lines of thinking will help you live a life true to yourself.

Take care of yourself. Goodbye.

Hello!

Based on what the host said, I'm feeling a bit down, stressed, and unsettled.

You choose to meditate to help yourself, which is a proactive way to calm your emotions.

It seems like this sentence is saying, "I find it hard to say no."

We need to filter what's pushed to us before we can use it. Otherwise, it's like being paced by these pushes.

Screening is a process that helps us train our perception and realize we have the right to choose.

We try to accept things from the outside world, which is a kind offer from you. But we have to decide whether something from the outside world is right for us.

We all have a right to decide how we spend our own time. Sometimes, we might even have to say no to certain things.

Good intentions are also key.

Fei-Fei seems to be someone who thinks about others a lot, which is a great quality.

As we move forward with the times, it's important to learn to separate issues and make appropriate refusals. Help yourself and believe that you can gain the fulfilling life you want most, and solve the problems you encounter in life one by one.

Meditation is one way to do this. It's important to be aware of any issues you're facing, and to be mindful of your surroundings.

Break free from your limitations. You might want to try exploring your inner self in ways other than meditation, such as through dialogue therapy or reading.

I'm Qin Ling, a certified writer and listener at One Psychology. Together, we can be companions and healers of emotions.

I'm Duo Duo Lian. I hope my reply helps.

I've been meditating for over two years, and I admire your dedication. Many know meditation affects the subconscious, but few can stick with it for that long. You've shown great commitment to change.

You like the meditation content and think it's good for you. You don't want to lose it, but you're also afraid of missing out. This makes you anxious. You have to decide what's best for you. Meditation content can help us, but it can't control us.

I'm still learning, and I've met good teachers and had friends recommend courses. If you accept everything, you'll get exhausted. Think about what you want and why you're learning. It's about making life easier and being happier. Sometimes, you can get caught up in the rat race. It's better not to learn at all.

Meditation calms the mind, resists external temptations, returns to inner peace, stabilizes emotions, and unites body and mind. It is only an external tool and ultimately needs to find its own strength. Paying more attention to one's inner self is fundamental.

People are greedy. Wanting to be better will only make you more confused. Being happy is a talent. Power, wealth, flowers, and applause will all pass with time. But accepting yourself and having energy will help you overcome challenges.

Let go of your need to grasp and connect with yourself. Love and accept yourself, imperfections and all. Anxiety will ease up. Everyone has a different pace, and if worst comes to worst, you can always become a late bloomer.

I am the master of my life. Find the strength within you.

Best wishes!

Hello, I hope this message finds you well. I just wanted to send you a quick hug and let you know that I'm here for you if you ever need anything.

In your question, you mention that you have been practicing meditation for more than two years. However, it seems that you are experiencing some challenges, including feelings of confusion and entanglement, an increase in anxiety, and a sense of burden. I believe that these difficulties may not necessarily be a result of the meditation practice itself or even the act of downloading and bookmarking meditation content. It's possible that there might be underlying issues that require a more comprehensive approach.

For you, meditation may be just one tool for dealing with situations, and another tool may be just as effective. For example, when it comes to reading, you may buy a lot of books that you think will be useful, and then you will buy more and more, and you may feel a bit anxious because you can't read them all.

I must admit that I am the one who purchased all those books. I am embarrassed to say that I hoarded them, each one carefully selected, because I felt sure they would be useful to me. I realize now that I haven't read many of them, or I've only read the table of contents, and I haven't even removed the plastic covers. I must also confess that I've collected one e-book after another, and the system will continue to recommend books based on what you've already collected, so I keep collecting.

It is also worth noting that some courses adopt a similar approach. They tend to accumulate a significant number of courses, which can lead to a situation where psychological counselors may have learning disabilities. This is, of course, intended as a lighthearted observation, which also illustrates that hoarding is often driven by a desire to feel like you have a lot to learn and that you should learn a lot of things that are useful to you. It is important to recognize that this phenomenon can affect anyone, and that we all have different approaches and mindsets when it comes to hoarding.

In response to your question, I believe it's important to recognize that hoarding is a natural part of human behavior. Minimalism has become increasingly popular in recent years, suggesting that many of us are embracing this tendency. Hoarding can be seen as a form of security, a way of coping with uncertainty, and a survival mechanism.

Secondly, it may be helpful to approach this in a lighthearted manner. You might consider ranking the downloaded and saved materials and then going through them one by one in order.

As an example, if there are 20 meditation sessions in the first app, you might consider choosing one a day to listen to. You could also listen to the second app after finishing the first one, or you might choose to listen to the first app for a week and then listen to the second app.

In short, you may choose whatever option suits you best, but it may be helpful to set a rule for how to choose what to listen to every day, even if it's just flipping a coin. When you have a hard time making choices and the different options don't have much of an impact, you might like to consider letting fate decide or giving the choice to someone else.

It might be helpful to avoid expending too much willpower on making choices.

As a third option, you could consider continuing to read the push notifications and saving them, but perhaps setting a time limit. For instance, you could read the notifications for half an hour each day and save the ones you want to save. It might be helpful to set a time limit and then stop reading.

Given the relentless pace of content creation on social media, it's important to set a time limit for your social media usage. This limit can be adjusted as needed, initially based on your typical time spent on social media and then gradually reduced.

Perhaps you could try reducing it to a reasonable amount that doesn't affect your life and can meet your daily browsing needs.

It might also be helpful to speak with a counselor to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying causes of your anxiety. I believe that your concerns may be rooted in a fear of the future and uncertainty.

Or perhaps it's a lack of ability to deal with problems that may arise in the future. In that case, it might be helpful to talk to a counselor.

As a counselor, I find myself oscillating between pessimism and optimism. I believe in the world and in you.

Meditation training is becoming increasingly valued in today's world, and it plays an important role in emotional management, physical health, and personal development. However, it would be beneficial to consider the best way to approach meditation training.

From what you've shared, it seems there might be a misunderstanding about meditation. We believe that everything should be done in moderation. If you do something too much, it can disrupt the balance in your life.

And may potentially lead to some negative effects. To address the issue you've raised, it would be beneficial to gain a deeper understanding of meditation training.

1. A suggested approach to meditation training

To approach meditation training in the best way possible, it's important to have a clear understanding of your goals. Rather than seeing meditation as a quick fix, it's more helpful to view it as a long-term commitment that requires dedication and practice to see positive outcomes.

2. Some potential drawbacks of meditation training

Meditation is an ancient form of health cultivation that can help us relax and improve our physical and mental health. However, it is important to be mindful that if not controlled, meditation can also have some negative effects.

It is possible that meditation may cause mental fatigue. Since meditation emphasizes relaxing the body and mind and immersing oneself in one's inner world, this kind of physical and mental relaxation may result in feelings of mental tiredness and even fatigue.

Secondly, it is possible that meditation may cause anxiety. Since meditation allows people to immerse themselves in their inner world, it often involves their deep emotions, and these emotions may potentially trigger some negative emotions, such as anxiety and fear.

It is also worth noting that meditation may potentially lead to nervous breakdowns. This is because meditation requires people to focus their attention on a specific state, which could result in prolonged concentration and subsequent stress on the nervous system, potentially leading to symptoms of a nervous breakdown.

It is also possible that meditation training may have a negative impact if the correct method is not followed. In some cases, excessive self-exposure may affect one's mental health and could potentially lead to symptoms such as a mental breakdown.

It is therefore advisable to pay attention to your mental state when meditating. Should you find yourself in an adverse mental state, it would be prudent to stop meditating and seek professional psychological treatment.

3. It would be beneficial to consider the duration of meditation training and reasonable planning.

The duration of meditation training is also related to personal growth planning. It would be beneficial to determine the duration of training for each person according to their own abilities and circumstances. It is important to ensure that the duration is neither too long nor too short, as this may not be conducive to personal development. Therefore, when training in meditation, it may be helpful to reasonably arrange the time according to one's own specific situation in order to achieve better results.

It may be advisable to avoid increasing the duration of meditation indefinitely, as this could potentially disrupt one's daily routine.

It is also possible to enhance the quality of meditation without extending the duration of the practice.

One way to approach meditation is to relax the body and mind and focus on a specific state, which can help us to better control our emotions.

Secondly, we may wish to consider learning some techniques for regulating emotions, such as deep breathing and body relaxation, which could help us to better control our emotions.

Finally, we can consider using a supportive environment, such as beautiful scenery and comfortable air, to help us relax better and address any negative emotions such as anxiety.

I hope you will be able to find the best way to meditate for yourself as soon as possible and enter a state of positive feedback as soon as possible.

Your friend is studious and daring, but the current learning method for meditation causes anxiety. We need to change the way we learn. We need to go back to basics.

1. Start over.

Just do the whole meditation again, following the teacher's audio.

I had a similar problem last year. I tried to find a morning exercise routine, but there were so many different types of exercises that it was overwhelming.

Just click on a video, and in 30 seconds, there's a new movement. I almost slipped many times.

Later, I slowed down and didn't demand that I complete all the movements at once. I chose the 20-minute course with the largest number of participants and demanded that I "get familiar with at least two movements a day, and complete the other unfamiliar movements while protecting my safety."

In just five days, I could do even the difficult movements.

A year later, I still do the same 20-minute routine every morning.

Meditation is a way of life that relaxes you. Stick with a familiar meditation process to find security.

2. Think about the main idea.

I understand why you keep trying new meditations. You want to improve because you feel the benefits.

It's more important to think about meditation outside of the course than to take more courses.

I will keep sharing my experience of building an exercise routine and making progress.

1. Understand things.

After six months of morning exercises, I followed the video and had an epiphany: all physical movement is inseparable from stretching, breathing, and maintaining the core. When exercising, I began to pay attention to my breathing and downloaded an app with a 3D model of the human body so that I could see where the muscles are and how they are in a state of relaxation and contraction.

I can learn new movements and see which muscles are trained and which abilities are improved.

2. Understand what it all means to you.

I started exercising in the morning to maintain my weight and get endorphins. But I learned that exercise has many benefits.

Walking, sitting, and lying down are all exercises. So is maintaining body posture. I started thinking about exercise when I saw myself in the mirror. I had a slight hunchback and a vague potbelly. People had been criticizing my gait. I couldn't do the Asian squat. I started reading the relevant chapters of the "Corrective Exercise Guidelines of the American Academy of Sports Medicine." If I didn't understand something, I searched for related videos by professionals and followed their instructions. I kept thinking about the key points and adjusting my posture while walking.

A year later, I have achieved my initial goal of maintaining my weight and getting endorphins. I walk with my head held high and my posture straight. My hunchback and potbelly are gone. I am comfortable and my colleagues and family are full of praise. I don't know why, but I can do more push-ups.

I haven't kept up with Achilles tendon training because I'm lazy. It's still difficult to do a standard Asian squat.

The questioner can ponder the essence of meditation and consider how it can change life through simple meditation. This is more profound and powerful than many courses.

Take a ladle of water from among the 3,000 streams. See through the confusion and hold onto your own ladle. Meditation will always accompany your growth.

Hello.

You're confused because there are so many online meditation resources. You download more and more, but it's hard to choose. This adds to your anxiety.

This state of mind is quite common. People like Apple phones because there are only a few models, and it saves them the trouble of having to choose.

Like some other companies, there are so many mobile phones that you can't even count them all. You have wasted countless brain cells trying to choose one, which is a burden on your head. I don't like this.

Apple only makes one or two products because it has captured the essence of what consumers want. It only needs one or two products to satisfy the needs of most consumers, and its positioning is very accurate.

Other companies have so many different types of mobile phones because they haven't thought it through. They don't have a clear positioning, and many models are just experimental prototypes.

So, going back to your meditation resources, it's likely the same. You'll see all kinds of meditation audios, videos, etc., which are enough to dazzle you. Which one is right for you?

This question can only be answered by you.

The essence of meditation is focusing on the present moment without judging, while becoming aware of your feelings and thoughts. This is open meditation.

Focused meditation is another form of meditation that involves focusing on a specific topic and exploring it. You can do this by following guided words to expand your imagination and feel the body's response.

Once you understand these basic principles of meditation and consider your own needs and personal preferences, such as what kind of music you like and which teacher's voice you prefer,

Choose based on your preferences. There are many options. Pick one that meets the requirements. Practice it. If you don't feel comfortable with it, change it.

Greetings, inquirer. I am Jiang 61.

I would like to express my gratitude for your trust and willingness to share your confusion with us so that we may provide guidance. You inquired, "Despite practicing meditation for over two years, I find myself increasingly perplexed and ensnared."

"After reading your specific description, I will proceed to share my thoughts.

1. Purpose of meditation

I divided your description into three parts: experience, aimlessness, and seeking help. This formed my understanding of the purpose of your meditation practice. However, I am unsure if this understanding is correct.

1. Experience

As you indicated, you have been engaged in the practice of meditation for a period exceeding two years. From the outset, you adhered to the audio exercises prescribed by a teacher. Subsequently, as a growing volume of data was made available to you, you explored a multitude of content and determined that some of it was particularly aligned with your needs. Consequently, you proceeded to download additional apps and bookmark further content.

It is recommended that the audio exercises be followed.

From the information provided in your introduction, it seems that you began meditating with the intention of addressing a specific issue. You selected an audio teacher from the internet to guide you in this practice.

The individual proceeded to download and bookmark a plethora of content, following the audio exercises of a teacher, and later, as more and more data was made available, they attempted a multitude of content, deeming some of it as suitable for their needs, and thus began downloading additional apps and bookmarking further content.

In the current digital age, personal data is utilized by a multitude of online platforms. Based on an individual's expressed preferences, content such as meditation practices that align with those preferences may be recommended.

The recommendations proved attractive, and the individual began to experiment with various meditations, downloading and bookmarking those they deemed suitable.

The process is haphazard and the initial objective is overlooked.

In attempting to pursue the original intention of meditation practice, one may inadvertently become distracted by the multitude of available meditation apps, which can be a consequence of curiosity and behavioral inertia.

From this, it can be inferred that the subject displays a proclivity for spontaneity and a lack of organization.

2. Confusion

You stated, "The time investment required for selecting meditation content on a daily basis has resulted in a number of challenges, including confusion and distress."

The capacity to exercise self-control is a crucial aspect of human behavior. It enables individuals to regulate their emotions, thoughts, and actions in a manner that aligns with their long-term goals and values.

The assertion that a considerable amount of time is spent on a daily basis in the selection of meditation content provides further evidence of impulsive behaviour and a lack of self-control.

Anxiety and fear

The fact that you choose meditation every day indicates that you are experiencing a state of anxiety and are seeking solutions to various problems. Consequently, you invest time in repeatedly selecting an app that you believe will be beneficial, with the hope of resolving these issues through meditation.

Those experiencing distress

The assumption that meditation can solve problems is a common one, yet the experience of practitioners is often one of increasing difficulty and a lack of direction.

3. Seeking guidance

You stated that your objective was to achieve a more relaxed and carefree state of mind through meditation practice. However, you reported that instead, you are becoming increasingly entangled and experiencing heightened levels of distress. Additionally, you noted that your anxiety has not diminished, and you perceive your burden to have intensified. Consequently, you are seeking guidance from a teacher.

The question you wish to investigate with your colleagues is why your meditation practice not only fails to induce relaxation, but actually exacerbates your distress and restlessness. Why are your emotions even more pronounced?

2. Investigate the underlying causes.

1. Meditation

Meditation represents a form of consciousness transformation that enhances self-knowledge and well-being by facilitating a deep state of tranquility.

The purpose of this study is to examine the reasons behind the efficacy of meditation as a form of consciousness transformation that enhances self-knowledge and well-being by attaining a deep state of tranquility.

Meditation is the practice of stopping the function of the cerebral cortex of the intellect and reason, and of making the autonomic nervous system active. It can be defined as a kind of mental self-discipline that stops the practitioner being aware of all external activities and achieves a state of selflessness.

The purpose of meditation is to achieve a state of mental self-discipline that allows the practitioner to become aware of their thoughts and emotions without being influenced by them. This state of being can be achieved through a variety of methods, each with their own specific purpose.

Meditation has a multitude of purposes. For the general public, the purposes of meditation include stress reduction, improved focus, emotional regulation, and the mitigation of mental fatigue.

Method

A method of meditation exists, comprising three stages: preparation, commencement, and conclusion.

The initial stage of the process is preparation.

In other words, one may select a meditation method, content, duration, and environment that align with one's personal needs and adhere to that particular meditation practice.

The initial step is to commence.

The initial step is to adhere to the provided guidance for initiating the meditation process. It is essential to concentrate on one's respiration, observing the natural rhythm of the breath without attempting to alter it deliberately. Instead, one should simply become aware of the rhythm without engaging in any form of judgment or cognitive interference.

It is not uncommon for meditators to experience a tendency to wander off into space during meditation. This phenomenon is not a cause for concern and can be addressed by gently redirecting one's attention back to the breath and refraining from dwelling on external thoughts. By letting go of these transient thoughts and focusing the mind, one can maintain a sense of stability and clarity during meditation.

In conclusion,

The instructions should be followed to completion, after which the eyes should be opened gradually. The meditation is now concluded. The feelings experienced should be recorded, as they may differ from one instance to the next. Should the practice be continued over a period of time, the effect will become evident.

2. The Cause of Anxiety

A deviation from the original intention

The objective of meditation is to halt all external mental activity, to still the mind, and to attain a state of selflessness. Based on the aforementioned account, the original intention was to relax and alleviate stress and tension.

Meditation can achieve the desired outcome, provided that the prescribed objectives are adhered to.

Therefore, the method and content of the meditation chosen will deviate from the original intention of meditation. In a state of anxiety,

Anxious and Distracted

It is evident that you are susceptible to external influences, particularly in regard to your decision-making process. Your indecisiveness is likely influenced by the prevalence of external recommendations and opinions. Additionally, the specific issue you aim to address remains unclear, and the meditation practice you select seems to lack depth.

Therefore, the individual will continue to select and evaluate options. When faced with indecision, the mind becomes disorganized, which contributes to the onset of anxiety.

This state of confusion is incongruent with the objective of meditation.

Fourthly, there is the issue of greed.

In conclusion, the individual in question was unable to regulate their behavior and continued to select meditation content. It can be hypothesized that the eagerness to resolve all issues promptly led to anxiety regarding the suitability of these meditations, resulting in a state of anxiety. This phenomenon can be attributed to a certain degree of greed.

3. Recommendations for Action

1. Prioritize problem-solving.

It is not feasible to address all of the current problems in a short period of time. Attempting to do so would result in undue stress. Instead, it would be more productive to focus on the most urgent problem and then, once it has been resolved, to apply the same method to the next most urgent problem, and so on.

In this manner, when one makes their meditation choices, one will be able to focus on what is important. One will be able to determine the meditation practice that suits them based on their own characteristics and habits, experience what it feels like, and feel less anxious and confused. When practicing, one will also be determined to practice only one or two types of meditation.

2. Guidance from a renowned teacher

In the initial phases of meditation practice, guidance and instruction from a teacher are essential for rapidly attaining the optimal state, discerning it, and attaining tangible outcomes. Otherwise, as was the case previously, one may be exploited by commercial entities driven by big data interests, leading to the acquisition of unsuitable products and the experience of unwarranted distress and anxiety.

Thirdly, perseverance is essential.

The resolution of one's personal tension, anxiety, and health issues through meditation is not a process that can be completed in a short period of time. Rather, it necessitates a sustained period of mindful practice to observe tangible outcomes. As meditation itself is an activity of mindful experience, it is essential to cultivate patience in order to achieve the desired results.

Fourthly, emotion management

Ultimately, the ability to manage one's emotions is a crucial skill for navigating relationships, both within the family unit and in broader social contexts. Emotion management can be defined as:

The initial step in emotion management is to recognize emotions.

This constitutes the initial phase of emotional management. Upon experiencing an emotion, it is essential to identify its nature, such as anxiety, anger, or sadness, and to acknowledge its presence.

The act of accepting one's emotions is a crucial aspect of emotional management. It entails acknowledging and embracing one's emotional state, regardless of whether it is positive or negative. This can be challenging, particularly when emotions are intense or difficult to cope with. However, accepting one's emotions is essential for emotional well-being.

Healthy emotions are those that align with the circumstances. When one's emotional state is in alignment with objective reality, the initial step is to acknowledge this alignment by stating, "My current emotions are normal," which signifies acceptance of the emotions.

As a result, emotional tension will be reduced and inner peace will be restored.

It is important to be able to express one's emotions.

In expressing emotions, one is expressing one's own emotions, with the subject being "I." Frequently, one will utilize phrases such as "I...," "My feelings...," and so forth.

The cultivation of emotions is a process that requires deliberate and consistent effort.

Emotion management also necessitates cultivation and practice, which can be cultivated and practiced in the following ways.

(1) A regular lifestyle has also been shown to have a stabilising effect on emotions.

(2) Cultivate a hobby, embrace positive emotions, and appreciate the beauty of life.

(3) Practice care and assistance for others, allowing love to reside within your heart. Assisting others is the greatest joy; facilitating their autonomy is also beneficial.

(4) Being in touch with nature, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, opening up one's heart, and experiencing emotional stabilization.

5) Forming connections with individuals who demonstrate executive functioning skills and spending time with emotionally stable individuals can help to mitigate the impact of emotional interference and fluctuations.

The aforementioned responses represent the answer to your question. It is my hope that they will prove to be of some assistance to you.

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Hello, question asker.

I'm impressed by your ability to persevere with meditation for two years. It's a testament to your dedication and resilience.

I believe that the past two years of meditation have made you aware of many things, and perhaps it has also become somewhat overwhelming. You mentioned that you have downloaded more and more apps and collected more and more content, and it seems that it has become challenging to find everything you want to use among them.

I can see that your favorite meditation is becoming a bit of a bind for you. I'd love to help you cut back a little and rediscover that relaxed you.

I believe it would be beneficial to consider adding and subtracting from the existing foundation in order to achieve your goals.

I'd like to share a few of my thoughts with you for your consideration.

Perhaps it would be helpful to consider reducing the amount of information you have on hand, and only keeping what is convenient to use.

When you start collecting all kinds of software and data, it can be easy to think that everything you see is useful, and you keep it all. This may be driven by a fear of missing out on something good, which can lead to a feeling of regret in the future.

So, you keep adding to yourself, wanting to save everything you see. When there is too much of this information, it can be challenging to know which to use.

It's possible that you haven't even read some of the information, and you may never have the chance to read it again. Some apps may have been opened just to try them out, and they are hardly used at all. You may wish to consider deleting such things.

It might be helpful to think of it this way: imagine there's a big table of food in front of you, but you only eat a little bit at each meal. If you keep it all, it will go bad, and you won't get to try the new dishes.

Perhaps it would be beneficial to consider deviating from one's usual routine and limiting the less frequent activities. This could potentially help to reduce the overall burden.

***You also mentioned that meditation has not brought you anxiety relief. Perhaps it would be helpful to consider adding something at this point.

When you enter a meditative state, I believe you may experience a moment of relaxation and enjoyment. However, after the meditation is over, life's disappointments may still be present.

Some people may find themselves in a challenging situation where, as their lives become more difficult, they turn to meditation as a way to cope. This can create a vicious cycle where the more unhappy they feel, the longer they meditate.

From my perspective, meditation alone may not be sufficient. It could be beneficial to integrate a rational component as well. If insights emerge during meditation, it might be helpful to delve deeper after meditation to identify the underlying causes and effective solutions.

In counseling, I often feel that it may be beneficial for the client to express their emotions, as well as think rationally about the root causes underlying the emotions and find a solution. This could be a helpful way to truly help them grow.

I wonder if this might be similar to the meditation you do, combining meditation with rational work after it, so that meditation becomes a way to solve problems for you, rather than just a process.

If it would be helpful, you might consider seeking a third perspective to enrich your understanding of yourself.

I believe meditation is a process of communication with oneself, which can be a valuable way to gain insight and understanding. However, it's important to recognize that it may also have limitations. Ultimately, it's still a form of self-reflection.

I believe it might be beneficial to consider seeking professional guidance to gain a different perspective on the matter when needed.

I'm not sure if the above sharing is relevant to you, but I'm open to further communication if you'd find it helpful.

My name is Wang Xuejing, and I am a psychological counselor. I wish you the best in your journey.