Time Problem

umbrea · Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:20 pm

My biggest problem with meditation seems to be that I have absolutely NO concept of time when I am in meditation. What seems like a few minutes can end up being a couple of hours. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.
Brightest Blessings,
Umbrea

:o My alarm clock is too startling and would probably give me a heart attack, so that's out of the question.

topazz · Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:35 pm

What about if you have a mobile/cell phone and turn it to vibrate and set the alarm. Hopefully that should be gentle enough not to startle you.

Also, try setting your own body clock to bring you around at a set time. I've done this a few times and it's nearly always to the minute i've asked for. It takes a few to practice, but it does work. I will very often do this when i'm doing an energy session so that i know i won't overrun too much if i've got a lot to do.

Or you might want to try those alarm clocks that sound like chirping birds and waterfalls etc... i've got a cd of it and it's very relaxing but using it to bring you round from meditation might not be as traumatic as a normal alarm sound.

Hope you find something that suits you soon Umbrea

umbrea · Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:39 pm

Thanks Topazz, those are some great suggestions. I'll give it a try.
Brightest Blessings,
Umbrea

topazz · Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:46 pm

You're welcome xxx

Wiccan Warrior Alex · Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:08 pm

Excellent Topazz !!! I read the question and was about to suggest the alarm on the cell phone too before I saw your very thorough answer.

Umbrea, during the day you can tell yourself to look at the clock in 15 minutes, and see how close you are to being right. This will help 'condition' your internal clock. It's easier to start the conditioning process with shorter times (at least this is how it worked for me, not the same for everyone I'm sure).

crone maatkaere · Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:52 pm

dear alex - that is a great idea as is topazz's idea of using a cell on vibrate to coax someone out of a deep meditation. alex, i will have to try what you suggest since now that i've finally become good at meditating, i find that i can go under so deep that i've actually astral travelled several recent times and when i came back - it was an hour and a half later! yep alex, think i need to work on your suggestion - or put my cell in my lap with vibrate alarm set for 15 minutes as topazz suggested.

you girls are great and many thanks! blessed be. arsine

6dogs4us · Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:17 pm

But what if you don't have a cell phone? As umbrea said you can't use an alarm clock as it is too startling, even my oven timer is too loud.

Wiccan Warrior Alex · Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:51 pm

6dogs, try putting your oven timer (if it is portable) in another room or under a pillow in another room and test it to see if the 'ding' is soft enough for you. Otherwise, you can buy a portable timer at a kitchen supply and do the same with it.

6dogs4us · Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:07 pm

Thanks alex, I'll try that!

xXxClairexXx · Sat Apr 19, 2008 2:25 pm

I on my music while I meditate so I do not have that kind of problem. But I never experienced such a deep meditation before!! That is sooo cool!!

Time Problem

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