tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965076219235086304.post7722745925545493958..comments2024-02-24T00:41:37.836-08:00Comments on The Buddha Diaries: Unintended AccelerationPeter Clothierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525159413387378704noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965076219235086304.post-25263739698727413262010-03-15T16:54:54.860-07:002010-03-15T16:54:54.860-07:00Echoing what Steven Crisp said, I find that "...Echoing what Steven Crisp said, I find that "physical" practices such as bowing (prostrations) and chanting are helpful when a racing mind makes it difficult for me to sit. I don't suppose chanting in the middle of the night is very practical, but a brisk round of 108 bows takes only about 11 minutes, and I'm usually both mentally & physically tired when I'm done.Loriannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610684937868696220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965076219235086304.post-87810073606084875392010-03-14T11:17:56.579-07:002010-03-14T11:17:56.579-07:00when I wake in the middle of the night, I grab my ...when I wake in the middle of the night, I grab my novel and read. that usually puts me back to sleep fairly quickly. My issue is falling asleep in the first place. Then I have a back-log of anxiety around not being able to fall asleep. Ambien has been a great assist for me. Ambien, however, makes my wife sleep walk, talk, and consume products on the internet. Not good. She remembers none of it.Taradharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665801586196931603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965076219235086304.post-72137404846503379412010-03-13T22:25:49.094-08:002010-03-13T22:25:49.094-08:00How's your physical exercise level?
I find ...How's your physical exercise level? <br /><br />I find that running (for me) works well on three counts:<br /><br />1. LSD runs (that stands for long, slow distance ;-) are themelves a meditative experience. Have some of your 'aha' moments on the trail rather than the cushion.<br /><br />2. Physical exercise makes you more alert and productive throughout the day -- so you can accomplish more, and therefore have less to 'worry' about.<br /><br />3. When the end of your day (= alertness) finally comes (and for me that actually is later when <br />I'm running regularly), your body's need to re-energize will kick in more, and you should get a very sound sleep.<br /><br />I hope that might be of some assistance. It need not be running, mind you. Whatever works for you.<br /><br />Namaste.Steven Crisphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12133103376050989480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965076219235086304.post-56421575101443557162010-03-13T16:01:58.602-08:002010-03-13T16:01:58.602-08:00hi a few tips from a fellow sufferer-
forget shee...hi a few tips from a fellow sufferer- <br />forget sheep - try counting all the people you know personally, naming and giving a thought for each, but without interrupting the count,you'll sleep well before a hundred.<br /><br />imagine driving on your most familar longish coastal or mountain road each hairpin bend, each famliar sight - you'll sleep before you get to yr destination.<br /><br />slam the brakes on yr brain at its fastest on the first clear thought and write it down on paper.<br /><br />wake ellen to tell you a very long story. good night!! michael wMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058693616240831085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965076219235086304.post-57619659951393758912010-03-13T08:20:02.337-08:002010-03-13T08:20:02.337-08:00Thanks, Robin!Thanks, Robin!Peter Clothierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11525159413387378704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965076219235086304.post-35130032137017973462010-03-13T08:01:05.792-08:002010-03-13T08:01:05.792-08:00No suggestions, only commiseration.No suggestions, only commiseration.robin andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390482190562312928noreply@blogger.com