How to Meditate: The Exact Meditation That Cured My ADHD and Changed My Life

Some of the most powerful tools we have to feel balanced and happy are rooted in some of the most simple principles. Meditation can be a powerful tool for calming an active mind and becoming present. When I learned how to meditate years ago it profoundly changed how I thought and allowed me to focus in a new way. I felt compelled to share the exact mediation I have done everyday for the past 4 years now. It's the first 20 mins of my day and the last 20 mins of my day and the feeling it gives can become addicting (in a good way) . Ultimately it's the meditation that has allowed me to let go of taking Adderall (given for ADHD) and balance myself out naturally. The power is within and meditation is a powerful tool to bring that power to life.
This video is about How to Meditate: The Exact Meditation That Cured My ADHD

[@danycourty54]

I have been meditating every day for 3 years now, for 20 minutes minimum ... It was either that or another burnout, the choice was easy to make. One trick that I have learned that calms the mind is to relax the tongue. With thoughts come micro-movements of the tongue and when the tongue is relaxed, less thoughts are produced. Thanks for being you. So inspiring! Lots of love to you too!.

[@AaronDoughty44]

wow thank you. Thats an awesome piece of info and I will definitely be doing that. Kind of similar to the idea of keeping the eyes in one place and that is a great tongue hack haha Much Love and Appreciation!

[@Taigee0]

Thank you for the tipp!

[@xProManiaCx]

But then I can't stop thinking about my tongue

[@LiSa-fc5sp]

with mewing I guess they suggest tongue replacement towards the top of the mouth. :d

[@SymOnly]

Brilliant tip!

[@gianlucaspada1105]

5 minutes of talking before starting the meditation. I have ADHD do u want me dead?

[@ta3970]

I know...

[@NJ-wb1cz]

But that's the whole point. To focus on something.

[@deniselomeli4222]

Gianluca Spada my thoughts exactly

[@ChristianHendersonX1]

hahahah...I hear ya

[@ChristianHendersonX1]

maybe he's proving that he's cured himself and can talk before his mind wandering of to the meditation

[@Jasminecbisme]

Laughing at myself, you know you struggle with adhd when you’re watching this video, but scrolling and reading comments at the same time....😂😂

[@GavinBroekema]

Hello Aaron, I just wanted to let you know that you have changed my life. On July 30th, I decided to stop taking Adderall cold turkey and I haven't looked back since. Had you not made these videos, I wouldn't have known it was possible fix my attention problem at the core, rather than masking it with medication. After I stopped taking Adderall, I started meditating vigorously, and I've found parts of myself that I forgot were there. Without your posts, I would still be unhappy, still have problems with appetite, and still scared of social interaction. You've been a catalyst in my self-improvement campaign, and for that I am forever thankful. Anyways, I'd love to get in touch and talk more about our respective journeys. I followed you on Twitter, but if there is another method of contact that you prefer please let me know! Thank you so much, keep doing what you're doing, Gavin (:

[@AaronDoughty44]

That is an amazing story brother. So happy I could reflect some ideas back to you that helped. You are powerful and by going within you realized the power was within you all along! haha stay in touch Gavin and friend me on facebook or insta if you have one because I am more active on those than twitter. Much love and appreciation!

[@impumpwizforeheadvein4046]

Aaron Doughty I'm 15 years old but I my 3rd eye chakra has been opened since I was about 13 and I have never had projects LD or meditated. my life my mom harrases me a lot and I feel like everyone Is always picking on me and I act up in school a lot and I just in a deep state of anxiety I use my ps4 as way to put everything behind me which makes me procrastinate on school work I have lots to say and btw Nice video just !SUBSCRIBED!

[@felixjancik6401]

I took Ritalin for far too long and got less creative because of that. Later I read the book "Improvisation and the Theatre" by Keith Johnstone; I tell you: this book is the dope for creativity.

[@avaragecommenter2180]

We are supposed to meditate on the word of God and remove conflicting thoughts, this also works. Otherwise we open up to demonic influences.

[@onlyloveisreal1723]

Gavin Broekema awesome!!!! 👍🏻💕👍🏻

[@SparkyWaxAll]

I love this guy. I feel he really wants to help others.

[@Spookyfeet]

Indeed. He's incredible.

[@AaronDoughty44]

Hey Everybody! I wanted to share the exact meditation I do every single day. This is a sort of interactive meditation where you can join me while I direct our thoughts toward certain ideas and realizations. A common question I get is "How do I meditate" and my intention is to bring you along while we do it together. Much Love!

[@denisatisliarova9201]

Hey Aaron:) Im in my last year of psychology master and I would like to ask some questions if you don't mind. About meditation, medication and ADHD. Do you have any email or I dont know..let me know or write me here: facebook.com/denisa.tisliarova thanksss

[@saghibiya]

Hey Aaron. I am not English native speaker, so can you write a simple explanation about last step (listening, being alert)? what should I listen? Listening and being alert means waiting and see what thought comes next? Thanks

[@trads27]

Yes, saghibiya. He tells us that the "gap" between the thoughts expands gradually as we steadily observe/listen. And as the gap increases gradually, then those moments of silence are the ones in which one becomes more alert. : ]

[@saghibiya]

Thanks

[@vincentross6994]

Aaron i read this meditation will open a person s third eye. I dont want to open my third eye. I just wanna experience the transcendence you said you felt.

[@MichaelaMyers505]

2mins in and i started scrolling down to read the comments while the video was playing because i got bored....why am i like this?

[@NarutoSSj6]

your brain is broken. Return it for a refund

[@Time-jd4cb]

Courtney The Dope 6 seconds for me

[@kittmcintyre2853]

25 seconds.... :(

[@oliverabrajanovska9610]

Because he is always talking tooooo much without coming to the point. I know some people having ADHD and talk like a waterfall and they don’t even get tired and I’m wondering too.

[@fartbutss]

2 second for me to scroll down.

[@sheen2840]

5:23 meditation starts

[@BennMaggs]

R3TR0 l thank you.

[@TheTeethFairy]

thank you

[@intoeverything9153]

Thank you soooo much

[@snycnicesla1486]

Thank you

[@jjfghjpnwf5119]

Thank you sir.

[@isaacjones3643]

As someone who has been suffering from ADHD my entire life, the implication that meditation "cured your ADHD" Is appauling. anyone looking to this channel for advice on coping with ADHD symptoms, please look elsewhere. Jessica at "howtoadhd" is a particularly good channel

[@grru8765]

Attention Dialed into a Higher Dimension A D H D

[@Viktor007]

No, it's just inability to focus

[@determinators]

except when we hyperfocus

[@emmahallard1949]

Gr Ru how brilliant!..that is so true..and there is a lot of info and evidence coming into support that now

[@zoebrattle8972]

Viktor and it causes mood changes that are sporadic

[@kathyashby6019]

Gr Ru - Exactly. Mary Rodwell (author of The New Human) says that too. So cool. She writes about the new children coming in and that have been diagnosed with ADHD (Asperger, etc) but are actually very connected to higher frequencies/higher dimensions...and have high IQ's. btw - She's on youtube.

[@allinthemind2006]

I am very add but i also get extemely spaced out. I fall into daydream autopilot state so easily and dont even realize it. this really makes meditation difficult

[@marielyortiz510]

This is harder than I thought. My mind is so loud.

[@rarapwibawa4391]

same here

[@keeram4363]

Try 1 minute a day, it's a process, like building anything

[@booomatt1986]

Mariely Ortiz

[@theplanetruth]

That only means you have plenty of thoughts to observe which then makes for a longer meditation. ;•,

[@itscloudstrife]

ikr

[@caiobraz]

you're blessed! charisma and uniqueness. good luck on youtube

[@Loddentidster]

He's got over 1m subscribers now 💪

[@eener-rebma8082]

Maybe we were never adhd.. maybe we really are indigo. We just didn’t know how to harness ourselves. We were never wrong... just misguided. Thank you.. your videos are amazing.

[@mellang2817]

Showing people with ADHD how to meditate is crucial so, thank you for taking the time. Aside from the length, (most people with ADHD will tune out after minute 5 of you still leading up to the topic itself) my only concern is using words like “cure” when referring to a cognitive disorder often concurrent with mental health disorders. I’m of the opinion that if you’re going to talk about ADHD (to the ADHD community or neurotypical folks alike) you should be mindful of terminology and language that promotes misconceptions by way of misinformation. It’s damaging. The last thing ADHD needs is MORE misinformation being passed off as fact. Especially considering most people struggle with ADHD enough without the promotion of bad or misleading information. I hope to try and watch this all the way through at some point and consider it a beneficial resource.

[@nakazawatom7813]

＞Mel Lang Thank you very much for pointing out the `cure` part as a person with ADHD my self, it bothered me a lot every time he says it.

[@HotRockinAngie]

You really should watch the whole video before answering. !!! And please remember, Aaron too was diagnosed with ADHD.

[@letsdomath1750]

This is Trataka. It's a yogic Dharana (concentration) practice of candle gazing, and he's doing a type of body scan technique for Pratyahara (sensory withdrawal) simultaneously. The listening aspect also has a semblance of Pratyahara. All of these combined can definitely take care of mild to moderate cases of ADHD because their aim is to naturally make the mind one-pointed, but they require consistency and sufficient practice time. More severe cases may require Asana and Pranayama in preparation for the subtler techniques.

[@mellang2817]

Let'sDoMath I am not sure what you mean or are implying by saying “take care” of ADHD. Minimizing/managing symptoms is one thing; Ive learned this is possible through mindfulness and meditation since I left my comment. It is still not a cure. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and expanding on this practice. Know that I was not commenting on the purpose or efficacy of meditation, in any form. Simply, its benefits and limitations as it pertains to ADHD.

[@letsdomath1750]

@@mellang2817 It will take care of the symptoms, but if there's a neurophysiological aberration that is behind ADHD, then this alone wouldn't be enough to correct that.

[@C9842-q1r]

I had a very interesting & similar experience. I had really bad ADHD and wasn't on medication because I was fearful of the side effects. I was totally scatter-brained though. But I want to go to a top 10 law school and started studying for the LSAT exam. It was excruciatingly hard to beat this test (score near perfect, a 180) because I couldn't concentrate. This exam requires 100% intense focus. I got by in college with ADHD but not this test. After studying full time for this test, it did something to my mind, but I took a year off studying. I then went to a hypnotherapist for 3 months for helping to treat my anxiety and then embarked on a year's worth of heavy meditation everyday. I picked the test back up at the end of last year and noticed I had a totally different mind and my ADHD was completely cured. My IQ seriously increased by like 20 points because my mind actually slowed down and is now able to process complex thought without disruption. In fact, I'm almost at the LSAT score I need to apply to Harvard & Yale. There's something to this that's so real I can't even put into words. We live in such a false system where drugs are prescribed as the only solutions to this problem created by people who are making trillions of dollars.

[@hasanak4896]

I was waiting for that plant to burn but it never happened?

[@marianna6347]

Too funny.

[@angelak8681]

Hahaha I wasn't expecting that and you made me look.

[@Mushroom321-]

Me too!! 😺😲

[@atomsmasher9411]

Lol, same

[@jackid1234]

Well, that's distracting now. As is that random noise. The meditation lesson is very cool tho

[@stephenr85]

Doctors told my parents a few times to have me tested for ADHD. Never got there. I've briefly tried meditation a few times but feel trapped in cycles of procrastination habits, the inability to take continuous action, and can't keep focus enough to pursue meditation to the extent that could/would help me. I'm a single dad of 2 and feel so overwhelmed most of the time that I cycle back through unproductive vices (vaping/nicotine dependency) and habits (like watching KZbin videos). I'll get motivation for a period, keep focus, then fall back into "comforting" patterns by exhaustion, because I don't feel I have the energy to maintain focus. I am a serial overthinker...like I wish I could think of 5 ways to say that to effectively communicate the amount I feel it. I feel stuck in a state of cycles that prevents me from raising my average state to where it could be. I even hear the answers to these problems in my head, like the idea that I see what benefit meditation could bring and what my average state "could" be, but I'm stuck...On some level I don't believe it, and/or I don't believe the people that talk the way you do won't crash and return to the state you're running from. I'm a programmer, and my overthinking may be my biggest strength in that regard. I feel like this is one of the things that keeps me in/returning to the overthinking state of mind.

[@ShallShallShall]

So, are you gonna try this or what?

[@stephenr85]

EgorShalvarov I tried it for the first time last night. Planning to continue. As I described though, doubt and distraction may prevent me from sticking to it. I've been thinking, "5 years, EVERY night, this guy is somewhere that he has a candle and space to do this? Sounds like generality BS. Is he full of it or this just another irrelevant train of thought? Maybe both?" Have you done it on a regular basis?

[@ShallShallShall]

Ironically, like yourself I also tried it for the first time last night. I have done some meditation before, so some things were not new, yet were a good reminder. Honestly, I think Aaron has done a pretty good job describing what is it that he's doing and why he does it. Would I fully take his routine? Possibly. Out of curiosity I would try and experience "his way" in the beginning, but I will definitely alter some things to my personal liking when the time comes. I don't think he's full of it. I'm sure he's developed his focus so well, that he doesn't need the candle anymore. He probably brought it up as a good "focus" example to start with.

[@stephenr85]

EgorShalvarov, agreed. I think the idea that's already provided some clarity is not being so reactive to thoughts or entertaining them -- just recognize when you are lost in thought, and observe them come and go. I've been doing it for a couple minutes here and there when I feel my mind spinning out, and it's more difficult at times, but I think it will get easier if I stick to it as an "exercise". Good luck.

[@ShallShallShall]

Awesome. That's exactly I also have been trying to do. I am sure it will get ingrained into a habit with time. Cheers, Stephen. Good luck with this.

[@MIPlarsen]

what if you have negative thoughts, mostly about the pain you are feeling in your body caused by sickness?

[@dugandav1]

Great Aaron - Different from other meditations I have tried, have you thought of actually making a real live meditation instruction, in other words, a follow-up to this one with less talk and with a gentler set of instructions with the candle and one that runs the whole 20 minutes so people could follow what you do, at least until they get more comfortable with it and they develop their own technique.

[@MagicallyJessica]

That noise is very distracting.. does anyone else hear it sometimes?

[@zoebrattle8972]

Makemeblushcosmetics yh the crackling of the audio can be very off putting when trying to follow the video

[@peardrax77]

I think that was his tummy grumbling, he was hungry. Be happy that you got to hear his insides😁. Use it as an opportunity to increase your focus, notice it and don’t judge, just observe it.

[@OneSimpleSimon]

It's a sound I've heard before in videos edited in iMovie, but I have no idea what causes it.

[@angelinapedroza2189]

i thought mayb it was a cat offscreen purring against his recording equipment 😂😂

[@bc.deerchild8265]

I hear,heard Contented Cat Purring & love being "DISTRACTED by such an innocent NOISE.....

[@confidence763]

Thank you! I started this five years ago and weaned myself off of the Adderall I was on for three years you become smarter calmer and balance that’s what it’s done for me good I went from 1 min. To an 1/1/2 hr. job Aaron

[@thegreatestyoutubeuser]

Breathe Be present Be aware of hands and move it through body Observer mode -observe thoughts -let them be ok they r there -do not react Listen to silence

[@anilide_]

Isn't it just easier to close your eyes instead of staring at the flame? I tried it a couple of times, but I think it allows me to meditate deeper if I close my eyes and completely forget my surroundings. Also guided meditation helps.

[@bugsrockang]

Briunet1 yes, I focus on that shadow/light you can see when you close your eyes, it's easier that way.

[@angelinapedroza2189]

as a glasses wearer (whose eyes hurt when trying the flame gazing technique described here, glasses or not) i imagine simply taking my glasses off and focusing on the clearest thing/s i can see might provide the same effect

[@Profoundshiftdevelopment]

Awesome guided meditation. I have never thought about using a candle before, that was a great idéa. Thank you so much for putting this video out here!

[@firetv7835]

I swear when you told me to just observe my thoughts I couldnt even come up with a thought what so ever. Its crazy because when I try not to think I cant not think. But when I try to think I cant think xD

[@AaronDoughty44]

Funny how that works haha It was the same for me. Waiting for a thought and bringing awareness to it gives the space. Paradox! haha much love!

[@idan7989]

Its because when you're watching a video your brain is entertained and is resting. When you meditate without the video more thoughts will come to your mind

[@drymatter1253]

Very interesting, controlling our mind = controlling our life. Our mind is the vehicle !!!!!!

[@Mandakaps]

This video has changed my life, thank you so much. I thought my ADHD was going to control my thoughts forever. Bless you ❤️

[@VictorFoote01]

Meditation is so powerful! This is something they need to teach in schools! Love your videos Aaron. Keep up the awesome work!

[@AaronDoughty44]

+TransMind I totally agree! When I learned it I was like why didn't I learn this in school haha Will do! Much Love and Appreciation!

[@TheRealHonestInquiry]

You didn't learn it in school because the established power that set up the educational system is corrupt and doesn't want conscious, powerful citizens that would be hard for them to control. Definitely needs to be part of the toolkit we teach though, in this modern society if you DON'T meditate I would say you have a 90%+ chance of developing ADD/ADHD symptoms. Check out YT video "Don't Stay In School" for more things that should be part of the curriculum.

[@ddmmt9]

my kids school is actually teaching them this.

[@VictorFoote01]

@@ddmmt9 that's awesome!

[@yolandamariechannels]

I definitely have some attentional issues and meditation has made them so much more manageable, so I can relate! Shared on FB (Hopefully some of my likeminded musician artist friends will utilize☺️)

[@AaronDoughty44]

I appreciate you! Yes, meditation can be a powerful tool :) Much Love!

[@saurabhgaur3820]

It really is very relaxing. One should do even if one does not have ADHD.

[@lucysyd2159]

No it's not

[@user-yx6om1yy2i]

I meditate evey day 2 hours for 3 years. Simply go to Dhamma pallava and do 10 days Vipassana meditation. Once in life. It'll change your life

[@Kareena1988]

When you had adhd, were you constantly angry? I was never the angry type but starting from 24 I had depression and after 26 irritated and angry all the time.

[@powerr2002]

Same

[@Breakthrough9]

I'm tired of being the victim of my mind. I need a blessing now

[@JaronLukasXYZ]

Gloria Thegoddess you have mine

[@wallysoto6273]

U speak almost like an Ascended Master! Glad to see from others like me out there! Had 2 spiritual experiences and have been meditating for 35 years without missing a day! I agree with everything u r saying here especially, the choosing of our parents! We have the most challenging jobs in this spectrum. We need to convince almost everyone here that whatever they think is happening, is not even close to what’s really happening. Keep up these masterpieces and one day if I am fortuitous enough, I could have the honor to meet u... Sincerely, Soul Recruiter...

[@NirvanaGirl38]

I now have ADHD watching that candle in the background waiting for it to melt that plant 🙈 I can’t focus. Sorry 😒

[@sarahkreuzfairlylandmedia9405]

cool I'm trying to get back into meditation. Thanks for the video! what oil is that in the back? Just curious : D

[@AaronDoughty44]

Anytime! :) I use Lavender and Lemongrass the most. Refreshing and relaxing depending on what I want haha much love!

[@jjcorbin7434]

Superb! Worked wonders. Thank you!

[@AaronDoughty44]

+Jj Corbin Awesome brother! Much Love!

[@businessfiles5497]

Can you put the ADHD link in your description? Doesn't work on my iPhone 6s+.

[@TMcGlynn23]

That was awesome man. Three weeks ago my doc diagnosed me with bipolar and socialized anxiety disorder. I'm on serolquil 50mgs at night. I'm don't like meds so I'm using them as a tool to help learn myself. Meditation works better. This morning I woke up neverous as hell had nightmares for three days and a headache (probably meds sideeffects) I did an hour ling meditation session with binaural beats and feel fine lol. I started meditating 1 week ago and its helping.

[@alyssapage1585]

"What if you never really had depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD etc. disorder in the first place?" People crack me up when it comes to telling someone that what they're experiencing and have to live with in a crippling state all their life isn't real when plenty of science and research notes otherwise and that medication and therapy proves to help many change their lives forever. No wonder why we have a world wide mental health issue. We're ignorant to the suffering of others that we can't visably see.

[@stayhappylittlemermaid]

Embrace your passion and allow your strengths to grow. Your confidence in your abilities will naturally grow as well.

[@blackcavi4515]

wow! I thought I had been subscribed to you, but it's on. Keep up the good work😎

[@coltonrosser5736]

i can’t focus long enough to meditate, but i’m gonna keep trying

[@teaowilson6871]

Your awesome man!

[@taylorbrandy2019]

Meditation helps everything else but you attention span I can do everything to visualize my future but I can’t get to writing my music

[@marvingaye9072]

Do you eat 100% raw ? Is an organic food diet best ? Plant based

[@PUA-Dude]

Wow, that was one of the most pro founded mindfulness meditation tutorial ever. Literally when I went to listen to my thoughts I found the bliss of emptiness, thank you.

[@ashamaughn340]

I like this guy ! keep posting :-)

[@cindyp5132]

Candle is brilliant!! I've been trying to focus/meditate for weeks without any luck. Thanks!!

[@xurrmusic]

Thanks Aaron. I’ve been personally struggling with ADHD and anxiety for more than about 10 years. I haven’t been able to win that battle yet. I’m still living with it. I’m going to try this from tomorrow onwards. I can really feel this can help me. Thanks again.

[@vanessaroxo7287]

Just stumbled across his channel. I did one meditation video and I’m hooked. I struggle with adhd and anxiety too. I would love to hear about your experience (=

[@misswisdudette]

Thanks for explaining this, hoping will benefit my ADD also!!

[@sk0kiE]

"Cured my Adhd"

[@stuffilikeyt]

Managing it right, but great tho.

[@merc4779]

Rafael Stein adhd is merely an illusion. Sorry u think its so big that u don’t even want to believe in a cure . This man is brilliant

[@hansjevisser9702]

@@merc4779 Cure sounds like it is some sort of disease you want to get rid of.

[@nataliaturner4845]

Yeah, it pisses me off that anyone would make a claim like this without proof.

[@sk0kiE]

@@merc4779 THERE IS NO CURE. Most of the time I hate my ADHD but it's as much a part of me as any other part of myself. I will NEVER get rid of it, but I think the belief that it will just disappear will inevitably fuck up Adhd individuals lives, isn't denying a part of yourself just denying who you are?

[@xosommi]

So I've been seeing ads for your videos for over a year now and you recently did a video with Victor someone I watch a lot and I decided to subscribe. I'm very happy I did 😊 I love your videos they help a lot! Also your videos have improved a lot in the past couple of years💞

[@MrCnett]

okay so like im trying to do this right, but like im not thinking anything theres just no thoughts? is this a problem is this good or what?

[@zoebrattle8972]

Mr Cnett nah it's not bad it happens

[@ccawakes4280]

Yep...still in love with tou aaron. Your eyes were my fire to calm my brain. Then when I observed it was easy to accept them until my thoughts were you walking through my bedroom door. But then I listened to and my energy easily flowed down into my body. Will you marry me?

[@adaiyah-zerahbahtyahudah7860]

Can u meditate lying down?

[@misanthrone69]

I really hope there's a way to cure cripping anxiety/panic attacks.. because I can't handle the scary feelings and thoughts any more. The good thing is I believe I can cure this by meditation and a simple life change, will power and self strength. I know I can do it. But I just want to find a good meditation specifically for that.

[@phantasypublishing]

ADHD is neurological and it is not cured by this meditation. The meditation technique helps you to learn to utilize it

[@irishofit6124]

GREAT! GREAT! GREAT! Thank you very very much! :-)

[@leospartan5208]

It is difficult to observe thoughts that can bring emotion. They are charged w emotion, which is where the effect of the vibration of the body comes in. Thoughts that have no feeling in them are easy to observe. It's the ones that you " feel" that effect your state. This is where I have difficulty. Positive thoughts w emotion aren't bad as that is the beginning of the manifestation of them into reality. We don't want to manifest neg thoughts into reality though!

[@dragonfly1563]

Im bingeing on your videos! Thank you i found answers i was looking for🙏

[@GavinBroekema]

Aaron. I haven't necessarily experienced the more harsh effects of taking Adderall, but I've recently considered stopping (30mg XR morning, 10-20 mg booster afternoon). What would you consider "harsh side effects"? I have to say, even while on my dose, following along with this exercise (and adding the candle) made me much more and observant of my thoughts. Thanks brother!

[@AaronDoughty44]

Hey Gavin! When i took Adderall the side-effects I experienced were not being able to eat as much during the day and having difficulty sleeping at night. I was taking the immediate release ones though and not the XR. If you begin meditating daily you may notice your attention span growing and may eventually not need to take as much, if any. I encourage you to experiment with meditation and see you it makes you feel. I'm happy to hear it helped! Much Love!

[@girijoyful]

does it work for ocd and depression anxiety could you do video on ocd depression

[@shelleygreenan6174]

This video explains the problem I have been having about manifesting and things not happening. I loved the meditation at the end. I would love to see more videos like this.

[@lilozine]

I was arrested for having adderall for ADHD and my first thought was to get diagnosed, but my spiritually enlightened self wants to ascend the thought that I need it.

[@brettbailey100]

when I first started meditating, I decided to do a really long deep session on my break at work and I fell asleep. 😆 Newbies should start out with shorter lengths and work their way up to the more inward journeys lol Btw if you can really relax eventually you can full on hallucinate. It’s super cool.

[@zoebrattle8972]

b baileyS that's known as tripping out

[@peardrax77]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@davecoates2308]

I always fall asleep. This was such a good pointer! Thank you!!

[@brumbiesgonewild93]

This is great ,do how do I function at work to keep a job ,do I just try to focus on my job as many times as possible ? I also have tinnitus in my ears ,what chance do I have lol 😆

[@tcrooks25]

anybody else hear that farting sound

[@arizourides3990]

tony crooks so I am not the only one?

[@zoebrattle8972]

This made me laugh so much

[@peardrax77]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 it was a TRAF not a fart!!!! A traf is the noise a fart makes on the inside, it’s lined up to be a fart. As it exits... the words are read in the direction of exit ..... fart 💨. Thanks for the laugh, I’m crying here 😂😂😂😂😂 He DID admit that he was hungry. It was his tummy grumbling.

[@peardrax77]

That pic of you grinning next to this comment is priceless , I can’t breathe 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣

[@tkhan1873]

OMG......these comments r hilarious..... thought something is wrong with my earphones

[@ultraboimel7166]

Its not fucking working and the more I try to focus the more I get frustrated

[@robmej6483]

make a video of you meditating. That way we can actually see how you look at the candle and everything. Thank you.

[@cassielee1114]

Just point your eyes in that direction..?

[@tylerloconte8974]

"cured your ADHD" ? Bruh that's bullshit

[@kenyasaucedo5111]

Thank you so much for this video! As I was at work during my lunch break I tried this and all the times I’ve tried to do it before I just can’t seem to concentrate enough I tried too hard but this video really helped me with just feeling and observing. When you said to think of tour next thought there was a loooong pause in my brain lol something that never happens even though I don’t have ADHD I’m constantly worried about things that I really have no control over. This made me more aware of the present.

[@jordanray6459]

Great video Aaron! It’s no wonder people in the most poor parts of India everyone is happy, they don’t have Western Medicine 🤮. If we taught our children meditation at a young age everyone would be so much happier!

[@n.d.risley8674]

Aaron, thank you. You gave a very specific step` by `step method to follow and i will try it your way for a bit, Curious about the difference with my usual practice!

[@VLoveTarot]

a big thank you. I have a tough time focusing and bringing myself back from my thoughts. Your video is so helpful and i'm going to try your method. so happy to hear you cured yourself naturally.

[@BradWilkins]

Get to the point, :40 Really 5 minutes before substance?. I fast forwarded after reading someone post and gave you another chance.

[@zoebrattle8972]

Brad Wilkins he is just explaining what happened when he did this so it doesn't shock us when we get round to doing it

[@shambhaviyamgar6811]

I could literally look into Aaron's throat.

[@moeedmoeed9969]

Issues of Adhd in study rooom keep black tourmaline in 4 corners and make a circle of 100 pcs of black tourmaline so no negativity comes inside while you study or mediate

[@sharonoceansoflove1614]

I'd love to get off my Adderall. ADHD SUCKS

[@haylay78]

Brilliant way to explain meditation . I will deffo use the candle as my mind wonders and I find it real difficult to concentrate . I know the benefits on meditation daily are profound . Thanks for your vids . You explain things so so well and so clearly

[@Mushroom321-]

"We can be less of a victim of our own mind".. 😼 WoW Relateable.. having a "lower dompanine brain..

[@nd96_]

Aaron thank you so much I have already noticed a drastic difference I have had so much internal conflict and pain from adhd for as long as I can remember thank you so much for sharing this

[@gregoryagogo]

My thoughts keep going to that weird 'motor' sounding noise in your video.

[@zoebrattle8972]

Gregory May the crackling makes me laugh

[@elran123]

What are your thoughts on the Muse headband?

[@WallHaxxx]

I tolerated this guy's inflection and expressions for only 40 seconds. Yikes

[@Froshay]

Excellent videos! Thanks :) My mind completely wanders away when I try to meditate. I find that 10-15 minutes have passed and I realize that one thought has led to another and another and another. I'll find that I've created a lesson plan for a student, managed to have a "discussion" with a friend or made a list that began with that first thought. Once I realize this, I bring myself back, but because this is pretty consistant, I end up giving up after a few weeks in frustration. Can you address this or, if you've already done so, can you direct me to the video? You've covered several things that have been incredibly helpful and I'm so appreciative. Thanks again !

[@davecoates2308]

Art Classes in Orange County from what I’ve read that’s how it goes and you must keep at it. The more you do the better you will become at bringing your mind back. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Just gently acknowledge the fact that you have wandered and then bring it back. Be gentle on yourself and don’t give up! Have u heard of the app called ‘headspace’ ?

[@liam4407]

Hello if you could reply when you get the chance , I thought you were supposed to clear your mind and think About nothing if possible? Also I was under the impression your eyes must be closed ? I am confused please clear this up for me

[@shadipahlavi]

i ve had many serious head traumas as a kid --DBT and meditation helps me some what how ever i can not meditate because my mind keeps wandering like hell to the point i keep forgetting i was to mediate at all --also i don't understand why we have to focus on our breath --can u explain me the breath thing why is it important and how comes i suck at meditation so much ?

[@letsdomath1750]

You don't have to focus on the breath. You can focus on something external like the candle flame or on a sound like a mantra. You can also focus on your heartbeat. It serves as an anchor to give your mind something to do until it gets bored and the intrusive thoughts slow down and perhaps cease all together for a few moments. Deepening your breath and fixing your gaze both help relax the mind and make it one-pointed, but if it is difficult to start with those, try running, rock climbing, or lifting weights, followed by yoga asanas and controlled breathing exercises where you are consciously changing your breathing pattern and not just observing the breath. That way you will burn off excess energy and release more neuromuscular tension before doing subtler concentration practices. Self-inquiry questions could also be done instead of all of the above. It depends on which approach you can apply more readily.

[@emmahallard1949]

Really well explained..thankyou so much!

[@TheChurchIsLikenUntoTheMoon]

Body scanning it’s legit

[@mais155]

Aaron you are so beautiful lol my God

[@ab24lakers]

Yooooo thank you for making this video! Holy shit brother. Thank you.

[@hotsickle]

...w00F !

[@josephlivengood4508]

Hey Aaron very powerful advise! I too have ADHD and didn't realize it until I google searched it. I can't seem to focus on anything, even when meditating I find myself thinking of things I should have done, should do now and even during work I forget what a client told me, like their email, their name etc. I have to go back and listen to the recording just to make my notes accurate. I am subscribed to your channel, can you please make a guided meditation video for people like me? I've lost several jobs because of not being able to pay attention to details and remembering things. I believe this could be the main reason I can't open my third eye, been trying nearly six months now.

[@brianmcclean2481]

I like the video. The only criticism I have is that there is a little too much explaining and talking. I can definitely tell you have had issues with ADHD too!

[@papitolindo1076]

I just starten taking ADHD medication and found I finally can meditate, I haven't been able to meditate before. Anyway...I'll try. Thx

[@papitolindo1076]

Actually I did use that technique ages ago to be able to sleep, hard but indeed helped whenever I could actually do it.

[@b1e2n3rl]

hey Aaron, been wondering: whats the difference between step 2 and step 3 ? i mean, whats the differnce between noticing your thoughts, and listening to them ? isnt it pretty much the same/ similar ? im sure theres more to it than i understand... thanx much Ben

[@webe6170]

Hi Ben, I meditate. There is a difference. When we recognize the nature of our thoughts, we become the observer. We who percieves only. We watch. It takes time to perfect, we step back, out of the equation, to view without construction. Then we examine our thoughts and what arises from them. 1 is to become the observer, establish a "platform to view from" that does not try to construct, only see 2 is to observe from that place, that is removed from what you observe. I hope this is helpful, and that I am right to place it here. ☺

[@Ali-ff7mw]

very useful thanks

[@MediDrawing]

Thank you my friend, I will try the candle thing today evening.