Spirituality despite having bipolar

[Dimity]

@serenity5 the Zen meditation was intriguing - very disciplined posture and heightened awareness - so different from relaxed posture and mindfulness. I wasn't physically or mentally up to it at the time.

I've tried metta meditation and found it wonderful. I should pursue it. Last time I tried it while walking a labyrinth which was sort of soothing.

I'm a bit challenged by contemplative meditation aka prayer as I find it hard to empty my mind with the mantra - following the directives of John Main and Laurence Freeman. The "virtual sits" of Richard Rohr of the Centre for Action and Contemplation are easier. I've  tried breathwork - both by myself and with guided mindfulness - and counting in cycles of 8. I've not really settled on a routine but should persevere. 

[Macey]

Hi @serenity5 and koans are meant to inspire stillness of thought am believing, like 'what does one hand clapping sound like' and 'show me your face b4 u we're born' .. 

The unanswerable questions are design to still the thought process and deliver conscious being to present state of mere "being" 

[Dimity]

@Macey learning to be comfortable with ambiguity uncertainty and "not knowing" seems to be a huge step in the journey. But it's a peaceful step

[Macey]

 Yes @Dimity and I think that might be right what you say. Having next to no expectations somehow means liberation ??