I noticed the distinction between wanting and liking as a result of my meditation practice. I began to derive great pleasure from very simple things, like the quality of an intake of breath, or the color combination of trees and sky.
And, I began to notice a significant decrease in compulsive wanting, such as for excess food, and for any amount of alcohol.
I also noticed a significant decrease in my startle reflex.
I noticed the distinction between wanting and liking as a result of my meditation practice. I began to derive great pleasure from very simple things, like the quality of an intake of breath, or the color combination of trees and sky.
And, I began to notice a significant decrease in compulsive wanting, such as for excess food, and for any amount of alcohol.
I also noticed a significant decrease in my startle reflex.
Similar results have been reported from Davidson’s lab at the University of Wisconsin. http://psyphz.psych.wisc.edu/
You just convinced me to take up meditation again. :-)
Thank you! Meditation continues to be a great benefit for me.
How do you meditate? I’ve tried to get into meditation before, but never found a variant I was comfortable with.
I follow my breath. A meditation teacher can offer you constructive suggestions, specific to the difficulties you are having.
Thanks for the link. I live in Madison and had no idea that this interesting stuff was being done here.
You’re welcome!