Do you meditate in a dark room?

United States
July 13, 2008 3:32pm CST
Sometimes, I wish that I could go into my room alone and close my eyes and shut out the world. Life can be so stressful. Would be nice to have a few minutes to refresh my brain and recharge. How do you refresh yourself when you're feeling tired and run down? Do you meditate in the dark? Do you close your eyes for a few minutes and shut out the world? What are your best tips?
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Shaunee
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
13 Jul 08
Yeah every night before i go to sleep I pray or meditate. I feel better about my life when I do pray it also relaxes me.
beautyqueen26
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
14 Jul 08
I do that too! It brings peace to my day.
somiran
@somiran (189)
• India
13 Jul 08
well you have not found a good way to refresh yourself . when become stressed and fatigued i do take a sleep rather closing my eye or goto ground and spare some times with some little boys and girls
beautyqueen26
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
13 Jul 08
Sleep would be ideal! Thanks.
miryam
@miryam (6505)
• Italy
16 Jul 08
impossiblr for me i sleep,,,,,,sorry myryam
zandi458
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
14 Jul 08
Not necessary to be in dark room. I don't. The meditation that I took up requires us to meditate with the eyes open. Of course we meditate in a comfortable and peaceful environment.
makingpots
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
14 Jul 08
I love to meditate. I do it whenever I have even just a few seconds. I shut my eyes and focus on my breathe. It is amazing what just a few seconds of peace can do to relax me.
nupats
@nupats (3564)
• India
14 Jul 08
i do meditate in a dimly lit room..it helps me in keeping my cool and removing stress..i cannot meditate more than half an hour a day..
1grnthmb
@1grnthmb (2055)
• United States
13 Jul 08
I think this is something that everyone should do. It is important to have a little time for yourself and close off the world. I do it every morning to prepare for the day. But I also have my soothing cup of coffee there, sipping on it, as I relax for the rest of the day.
xXxMikesWifeyxXx
@xXxMikesWifeyxXx (3072)
• United States
13 Jul 08
well when i feel like that i go to sleep or read, they both work equally well for me...:)
graceandowen
@graceandowen (1637)
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13 Jul 08
i wish i could meditate and shut out the world i have tried but never sucseeded, i cannot clear my mind at all, for me that is impossible i really wish i could do it i think it would be very relaxing to not worry or think about anything, but i dont think im capable
bambo32
@bambo32 (3)
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13 Jul 08
I realize people on this site are short of cash obviously but there is a video on you tube just type in a 'secret agent 'and look for the first 20 minutes.i have a channel on there my name is siya 54 anyhow my "mind movie is called " Concentrate by xzibit maybeyou have to type the whole thing in ?good luck and best wishes.