@jhaldy10325 I love that you brought all of our training to your post! So much fun to see it in use. It gave me a good chuckle. Thanks for the moment of levity!
So just to play devil's advocate, what are these studies he's citing? Did they really conclude what he's leading us to believe they concluded or did they just suggest a correlation? Exaggerating the results of scientific studies and then drawing unwarranted conclusions from those exaggerations is pretty run of the mill at this point, so I always take these types of arguments with heavy skepticism. Given all true premises, his argument is indeed very convincing. If those studies don't say what he suggests they say though, his argument is severely weakened if not completely destroyed; and I very much expect that these studies present much more tenuous, preliminary results than we are led to believe.
Of course, disproving this particular argument would say very little about the merits of meditation. I'm staying totally neutral on that. I'm only saying that, while very well presented, the strength of this argument very much relies on the actual nature of the results of these studies; and these results are almost certainly nowhere near strong enough to support the conclusion. These studies would be famous if their conclusions were that strong.
Wow, this guy gave a really convincing speech about meditation. I thought I would post a comment to bump this thread back into awareness so more people see it. I think this is profound not only for training your mind for the LSAT, but for life in general.
@simpaticonx543 I have ADD and I have found that meditating has helped me immensely. I meditate right before a study session or a PT and it increases my attention span and concentration.
@michellebenicka830, one big part of meditating is realizing that there isn't a "right" way to do it. Just sit, focus on your breath (or whatever else you're trying to focus on), and notice your thoughts/feelings without engaging them. Don't get discouraged if your attention wanders -- just notice, and return your attention to your breath. Remember, it's a practice. No one reaches Buddhist monk level zen overnight!
I used to Meditate (I used a website and app called Meditation Oasis) and it was very helpful. Some days its easier than other days. But I need to try to meditate more frequently.
That science is awesome. Will start meditating more. I also have to say that prayer is a great way to meditate and the two go well together. Prayer helped me a ton on my previous LSAT.
1) Find a quiet area with little-to-no ambient noise.
2) I usually like to sit cross-legged on the floor. Some like to sit in a chair or something with back support. However, I find that too comfortable. I think it's best that you're a little uncomfortable, otherwise, you might be tempted to take a nap.
3) Listen to your breath going in and out of your lungs. Feel the pressure and weight of your body.
4) Try to focus on nothing. I like to imagine a complete black void. Your mind will naturally wander but that's fine. When you realize that happening, re-focus back to nothingness.
5) Start off small and grow incrementally. 5 minutes is a great starting point.
It's really great for training in terms of focus. Meditation teaches how to focus on the particular task at hand. It's such a crucial and foundational element needed for LSAT prep in my view. I only wish I did it a lot sooner.
That was a great video! I just tried an intro meditation course a few weeks ago and definitely enjoyed it. If anyone is NYC and wants to try a class together and then maybe study afterwards let me know. The studio is called NY Meditation Center on West 27th Street in Mahattan (classes are by donation).
ATTENTION EVERYONE: Download calm.com app! It's free and has anywhere from 5-30 minute guided meditation sessions! It really helps relax me before studying!
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got very helpful information about Meditation
@jhaldy10325 I love that you brought all of our training to your post! So much fun to see it in use. It gave me a good chuckle. Thanks for the moment of levity!
So just to play devil's advocate, what are these studies he's citing? Did they really conclude what he's leading us to believe they concluded or did they just suggest a correlation? Exaggerating the results of scientific studies and then drawing unwarranted conclusions from those exaggerations is pretty run of the mill at this point, so I always take these types of arguments with heavy skepticism. Given all true premises, his argument is indeed very convincing. If those studies don't say what he suggests they say though, his argument is severely weakened if not completely destroyed; and I very much expect that these studies present much more tenuous, preliminary results than we are led to believe.
Of course, disproving this particular argument would say very little about the merits of meditation. I'm staying totally neutral on that. I'm only saying that, while very well presented, the strength of this argument very much relies on the actual nature of the results of these studies; and these results are almost certainly nowhere near strong enough to support the conclusion. These studies would be famous if their conclusions were that strong.
Wow, this guy gave a really convincing speech about meditation. I thought I would post a comment to bump this thread back into awareness so more people see it. I think this is profound not only for training your mind for the LSAT, but for life in general.
I closed my eyes to relax lmao but then I got bored... So I gave up trying to figure this out.
@mes08820 Lol. How are you doing it?
I never think I'm doing it right -_-
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How to meditate: http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-practice-mindfulness-meditation-2015-4
@simpaticonx543 I have ADD and I have found that meditating has helped me immensely. I meditate right before a study session or a PT and it increases my attention span and concentration.
has anyone noticed meditation having an effect on their ability to focus on the LSAT for longer periods of time or even seeing an increase score-wise?
@michellebenicka830, one big part of meditating is realizing that there isn't a "right" way to do it. Just sit, focus on your breath (or whatever else you're trying to focus on), and notice your thoughts/feelings without engaging them. Don't get discouraged if your attention wanders -- just notice, and return your attention to your breath. Remember, it's a practice. No one reaches Buddhist monk level zen overnight!
So necessary!
I used to Meditate (I used a website and app called Meditation Oasis) and it was very helpful. Some days its easier than other days. But I need to try to meditate more frequently.
@michellebenicka830 This might help!
Al also posted a short description on how to do it if you scroll up.
Bump! Stay balanced, happy, and focused people! :)
That science is awesome. Will start meditating more. I also have to say that prayer is a great way to meditate and the two go well together. Prayer helped me a ton on my previous LSAT.
Yessir!
^^Appreciate, gonna start it today, never too late:)
Yeah absolutely.
1) Find a quiet area with little-to-no ambient noise.
2) I usually like to sit cross-legged on the floor. Some like to sit in a chair or something with back support. However, I find that too comfortable. I think it's best that you're a little uncomfortable, otherwise, you might be tempted to take a nap.
3) Listen to your breath going in and out of your lungs. Feel the pressure and weight of your body.
4) Try to focus on nothing. I like to imagine a complete black void. Your mind will naturally wander but that's fine. When you realize that happening, re-focus back to nothingness.
5) Start off small and grow incrementally. 5 minutes is a great starting point.
can someone enlighten me with simple instruction regarding how to perform meditation?
It's really great for training in terms of focus. Meditation teaches how to focus on the particular task at hand. It's such a crucial and foundational element needed for LSAT prep in my view. I only wish I did it a lot sooner.
That was a great video! I just tried an intro meditation course a few weeks ago and definitely enjoyed it. If anyone is NYC and wants to try a class together and then maybe study afterwards let me know. The studio is called NY Meditation Center on West 27th Street in Mahattan (classes are by donation).
Thanks for letting us know about "calm.com!" I tried it, and it is great!
ATTENTION EVERYONE: Download calm.com app! It's free and has anywhere from 5-30 minute guided meditation sessions! It really helps relax me before studying!