Altered state

[vaneramos]

While meditating today, I experienced what seemed like an altered state of consciousness. It wasn't the first time. I've experienced different kinds of sensations and perceptions since I started meditating regularly last fall. However, I don't recall it starting until I began using meditation guides incorporating periods of silence

Comments

[ghostsandrobots]

This sounds really helpful! I have found myself resistant to guided meditation in the past, but what you describe here might just be the key ingredient I was missing.

[vaneramos]

You could try Headspace.com. It's by subscription, but there's a short free trial, and you can actually pick up a free year subscription somewhere if you can't afford it. Mine lasts until November and at that time I'll probably pay to renew it because I use it so much. Not every day, but often for days at a time