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feb012025yesterday at 5:20 PM2 repliesview on HN

I've never liked the way meditation makes me feel, but I really like doing "guided relaxation". To an extent that I think they have to be different somehow, even though a lot of people would probably say they're the same thing.

I feel like staring at walls is similar.


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throwforfedsyesterday at 7:05 PM

> I've never liked the way meditation makes me feel

This is common. A true meditation practice brings up a lot of stuff, from general body aches and pains to deep emotional things you may be unconsciously suppressing. With time and persistence, and with the right teacher, it becomes liberating though.

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jakeydusyesterday at 6:25 PM

How would you describe the difference between them?