I meditated daily for 30 days. (I hated it, until…)

[@Jaichbinhier]

For those of you curious, 30,000 days is a little over 82 years, So 2103 is when Lefie plans on finishing the experiment here. 😎

[@Manopos17]

I'll be 109 years old whe she finished meditating :D

[@contrapposto8389]

Thanks! I was just about to reach for a calculator. Well, I say reach... it's on my computer but you know what I mean.

[@prairiebutch]

Lefie: astute observations, interesting introspections me, watching: oooh buff lady

[@bookshelf829]

The gays be like 👀 👀 (i'm the gays)

[@4it4k]

I have just passed a one year mark of daily meditation. Tried many styles, lenghts, guided, not guided... It's been a struggle more often than not. Two things that helped me tremendously: 1. I do it daily, no matter what - but it can be as little as 5 minutes. 2. Someone said that the first year, or even two you're going to be shit at meditating. I am here for the long haul, so I just accepted that. So I simply show up, every day. I think that's the most important thing.

[@JasonBlair]

I felt this one in my soul. I actively practiced Taekwondo for 10 years, and while the forms part of it never did much in the way of making me a better "fighter," I did find that it became a moving meditation after a while. I get a similar meditative effect today when I get a chance to walk alone in the woods, but those opportunities are too few. This makes me think it's time to pick an app, grab a journal, and start ... something. Anything. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Marczking]

I've always loved writing stuff down for myself, but never journaled in my life. Have given it a shot, tried it for a month end of last year, put it aside again for some weeks/months, and now been sticking to it the past two months again. Also, at first did just very simple things (track basic habits), and only slowly started to add more to my journaling. By now I have a daily written entry, plus bigger entries every (other) week. So from a fellow stranger I can give a big recommendation to journaling. Don't overdue it, more important to have it be a regular thing. As I said, I only added stuff step by step, kept it very light and simple to start off with. And even had a break in between (different reasons) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJfIcneajpalftk I watched a few different videos on other peoples journaling habits, and the one I linked above resonated most with me. Just to get an idea, I didn't start off doing everything he does. What I really like about analog pen & paper btw. is that you can change things week by week, month by month. With time you'll figure out what you like and what doesn't suit you. Anyways, bit rambling now, maybe I should start to think about going to bed slowly XD

[@pobbityboppity1110]

Your videos have gotten better as you make them. I hope you're proud! Been meditating on and off for around 8 years now. No regrets.

[@elizabethtolentino2645]

When we did meditation in my yoga class, my instructor told us to ground ourselves and pretend we were trees. After 2 sessions, I told her I can't function as a tree, can I be a jellyfish instead because in my observations of them they can "be still" even in a current. She looked at me like I was insane but then said if that's what works go for it.

[@paige3691]

I wish I was there for that😂

[@rachelrachel827]

You’re so cute & special!!

[@Seaselfshine]

That could be a conversation out of my own mouth hahahaha

[@WillBowers]

Loved the way you shared your experiences with meditation. The slow mo shots were really well done too ;)

[@SLRahn]

Recent subscriber here - so glad I found your channel. I am going back through some of your older videos and this one caught my attention. I have a, I don’t want to say love-hate, maybe “complicated” relationship with meditation, also. Like you, I tend to fidget, also. If you have not done set yet, I highly recommend “mindful walking”. For me, it incorporates the peace and calm I can achieve through seated meditation, while also allowing me to enhance my mind-body connection. It also helps me appreciate and truly be grateful for my bodies ability to move as it does. Something that I took for granted before. Anyway, you may never see this but I wanted to put this out into the Universe for anyone who has struggled with meditation. As you discovered, it is called “meditation practice” for a reason...it takes practice! Best wishes, S.

[@huhhuhhuh4069]

"I used to practice Muay Thai" I only found this channel recently but you're a very interesting person to get to know

[@malloryr4883]

As a tall lady who also found a sport they loved, overtrained one side, slipped a disc, and had to give up said sport, hi. Thank you for sharing this.

[@julianachaparro5840]

This is everything! I had an injury in my hips years ago, slowly it took away my ability to work out on the daily (even thought I can walk normally) I deal with daily pain and 5 years in I have no diagnosis. Being active, specially thru tennis, was one of my most favorite activities and I loved the mental aspect as well. It's been hard to deal with the pain, but I think it's been harder to deal with the lack of physical activity, and all the rewards that it brought for me. Recently Ive been getting into meditation and it's been quite amazing, I still miss working out but just as you have experienced, the mindfulness and inner peace aspect has slowly returned. I highly recommend head space's mini series on Netflix!

[@Shirumoon]

Your comment gave me a little hope! I suffer from hypermobility which most doctors wuldn't even consider an illness but for me it's giving me lots of injuries so I had to stop one hobby after the other and can't pick up any new activity that is too hard on my joints (which applies to pretty much everything I enjoy). I basically have no outlet left to deal with my thoughts and get creative so I am just there flooded with everything on my mind. I really want to get into a consistent meditation routine now.

[@TheMonikutes]

I really like how the sunlight came and went as you talked, talk about ambient mood lighting - even mostly on cue! I also relate to the peace brought about from physically engaging in martial arts, but I never thought that it could be from having to be present and in the moment. Thanks for that insight.

[@emmynoether9540]

I used to play Handball - I was a keeper from ages 10 to 15. Then, sadly, I had a knee injury and complications for 5 years. After that I never I really picked it up again but it'll always be the greatest sport and position in my memory. I love how it's all about being in the moment, alert with your body and mind and acting out of instinct. It sounds similar to what you say about boxing.

[@Archamitect]

Nice video, I'm glad you are meditating; I'm 3 months in & value it very highly on my daily routine list. I also appreciate your idea to journal right before meditating! I tried that today and not only am I journaling more, but it also really helps clear my head for my practice; cheers!

[@joeseatat]

A very honest review. I ought to give it a try again. It's hard for me to stick with habits. I'll be good the first few days...maybe even a week...then off the wagon I go. *sigh*

[@kathrynzimlich3322]

Thanks for making this video, I really felt it. I was a serious rock climber for a number of years and was totally in love with the sport, it was extremely meditative for me and I had goals to do multi-day big wall ascents. Then I trashed my ankle and foot in a bad fall and it took over a year to re-learn how to walk without pain. I still climb but I just don't love it anymore, and I'm searching for that "something" to replace it that keeps me in the present... I recently started doing traditional archery and I think that might be it. Cheers, I'm glad that you've found that something :)

[@PaulWilson18]

Hi there! The (guided) meditation-apps are a great way to start meditating and implementing it as a habit. But I would encourage everyone to try to meditate without it (at least try it for some weeks). Otherwise you depend on the app / the phone for your meditation and this may be a con. And if you really want to confront the discomfort, consider a 10 day Vipassana course. You learn a technique that is only dependant on you and you have plenty of time to train it. And its free!

[@samster4955]

I so want to do that but because of covid they haven't opened sign up in my certain state

[@msbrownbutter]

Thank you 💞

[@AmmaLittleOwl]

Fidgeting = Monkey Mind! I was introduced to Zen meditation via Steve Hagen. His "Meditation Now or Never" was eye- and mind-opening for me.

[@AmandaJYoungs]

Lmao you only realise how much your mind hops all over when you start to meditate! Glad you're going to stick with it, Lefie!

[@Alexdelarge1975]

Meditated for a long time but nowadays I feel too restless. Working out with heavy weights is my new therapy and meditation; listening to classical music while working on the shoulder muscles makes my mind flowing :)

[@jujubazonazinha]

im gonna test it

[@sussybaka5322]

This video is point on, I've been studying Northern Style Kung Fu for almost a two years now. It has changed me fundamentally, both my mental and physical health are better than ever. You are right about going into a meditative state, when you visualize how to use a move in battle you feel focused.

[@hemant0088]

Always good to see you Lefie ❤😍 I have been struggling for Meditation past few months but I am trying my best to do everyday for peace of mind 😃

[@jonferngut]

Funny, I started using Calm yesterday after 3 months not touching it. Now this video comes around. Thanks Lefie!

[@ginafercho4581]

I practice Ashtanga yoga as my movement meditation. I also use the Calm app. I do a 10 min meditation (usually Jeff Warrens Daily trip since I’m an anxious human 🙃) first thing when I wake up. And I do the Deep Sleep Release at night. I too am I light sleeper. I also listen to the sleep stories by Jerome Flynn if I wake up in the middle of the night. I’m thinking of adding a 15 minute meditation after lunch. Meditation is hard but time well worth spent. Great video 💖

[@Oxahna]

Heyyy 😊 For some reason KZbin recommended your last video (this one) to me 🤷‍♀️ I had never heard of you before tbh, but I watched a few more and, well, I love your vibe, love the atmosphere of your vids (if that makes sense), so, yeah, just wanted to let you know!

[@JC.and.Friends]

For myself it works when i think of it as correcting a mechanical issue with my brain. In my past my mind always found a way to distract me from my surroundings and that led to my maladaptive daydreaming condition. Meditation helps me be more focused when doing a task or working on a project. I definitely see this as a spiritual journey, because it helps with the changes i'm experiencing but on a scientific perspective there is nothing more to it than training the mind to work for the soul, not the other way around. I found myself it helps while making a decision or i start questioning why do i feel this way and why now. Usually emotions charged ahead during a situation but now i feel the shift between thought and mindfulness is taking place. And yes you were right, i hated it until sitting still became my favorite part of the day! Good luck to you L and stay present!

[@improvewithsoo-selfdevelop1219]

Meditation has always been a struggle for me so it kind of fell off my routine. But I found it so inspiring to see how it impacted your life. I think I'm going to start again. Thanks, Lefie! :)

[@sophiea1270]

I feel the exact same way about training Jiu jitsu, the best thing I have done for my MH. Most people are confused when I tell them that times spent wresting around for a submission is the most peaceful time of my week. It's been harder to train consistently since COVID though, so I think it's time to create a more consistent mindfulness practice to tide me over in between (or in case of injury!!!) Thanks Lefie ☺️ from another fidgety skeptic 😉

[@JR-bi9fk]

I feel this so hard! I had the exact same experience with martial arts/MMA, except the injury part :/ that just plain sucks. This video and insights were exactly what I needed today, so thanks, Lefie! Wonder if you've tried tai chi/qigong, I find it's a useful middle ground between mindfulness meditation and mindfulness in motion.

[@mikedicecco5812]

I did some kickboxing & jiu jitsu...definitely need to focus and be in the zone. Injury is tough .Try some light bag work . it keeps that part of your mind sharp. 😉

[@Wearnissage]

Wow, I had same feelings. It was very hard and intense. Now it feels so much better, but I haven't yet reached your level of love for meditation 🙂 thank you for this video💚

[@robynross255]

You could also try Tai Chi, which is a slow moving meditation which is based on martial arts, but with fewer injuries. whatever you do, have fun. X

[@SteveAbrahall]

"Cat LIke" LOL LOL LOL! Is this some hidden code? :-) I'm realy digging this Lefie Monday thing, thank you yet again for all your hard work! Oh If you want something that's voilent but medatitive - and dosen't physicaly destroy the body (as long as you mind your posture) you might like to try chess (something I'm getting a buzz out of atm).

[@Lefie]

Ahhhhahaha, I promise the cat-like comment was not code! 😁 I've always wanted to learn chess, actually.... hmmmm.........

[@GiveMeCoffee]

I had to give up sports/physical activity due to fibromyalgia, and I also felt like I needed something to give me back the feeling those gave me, which I found in crocheting, lol. I started because I was told it could help with my right hand losing mobility, and I kinda disliked it, but when I was able to do it properly then I realized it also helped me to focus and relax (when you are anxious or upset the tension of the yarn is stronger and more difficult to knit,), now I can even read a book or listen to a podcast while at it.

[@Flashchocobo]

I wish you were sponsored by Calm I wanna try calm now

[@Lefie]

Hey, Chris! They have a free 1-week trial I believe!

[@elainephipps1827]

Meditation has made me realise just how much of a control freak I am lol I'm glad someone else gets fidgety - sometimes I feel like a cat presented with rain when I sit down to do it. Ace video, Lefie - cheers!

[@karenrichard1758]

I can relate to the tidal wave of hatred. My inner voice loves to beat me up when the quiet starts.

[@ANNtique]

Sorry for your back injury. I’ve been through that and it sucks. Maybe I’ll give meditation more of a chance. I have ADHD so I fidget mentally and physically and I totally need a break from my mind. Great content as always. ♥️

[@OrganisedPauper]

I recommend Insight Timer it's my favourite app. It's content is absolutely huge and eclectic. There's something for everyone, including a straight forward timer you can set to suit you.

[@tanndigedan2261]

You are such a beautiful calming soul! Inside and out xxxx

[@PhiloftheMetaverse]

Hey Lefie, I hope you’re doing great - my meditation practice really helped me during this stressful time and I’m glad you picked it up too - Check out the Midnight Gospel on Netflix, there’s an episode about meditation with David Nichtern whom I absolutely enjoy listening to in other media 😀.

[@Lefie]

Definitely watching this!

[@PhiloftheMetaverse]

@@Lefie combo of Duncan Trussell and Lefie content on the Sunday to get my week started! Let me know what you think! 😀

[@stereo123]

Great video as usual. I just wish your audio was more consistent (or sometimes just louder)

[@jamesfeuring8944]

My meditation for the last decade has been swimming. I actually started swimming because of a boxing injury. I've never been a good swimmer, so the only thing I think of in the pool is breathing and technique. This always cleared my head, and I felt better when I was finished. The pools, where I live, have been closed for the last year, which has highlighted how important swimming was for me.

[@emmynoether9540]

I feel you. I've been a swimmer on and off for 25years. The pools have been closed for a year now. Sometimes I just lie down on a yoga mat, close my eyes and do some strokes. I miss it so much.

[@jamesfeuring8944]

@@emmynoether9540 some of the pools, in the city where I live, have permanently closed now. I'm hoping to do more open water swimming this year, but I'll definitely never take my lane swim for granted once the pools reopen.

[@emmynoether9540]

@@jamesfeuring8944 Me too. Depending on the summer I can start in July maybe June.

[@jamesfeuring8944]

@@emmynoether9540 yup, I'm in Canada which pretty much means swimming from mid-June to mid-August. Maybe a bit more if I squeeze into my wet suit.

[@janetsworld9734]

Dope video! Meditation is powerful. Headspace works for me 💖

[@cosmickate4947]

There's so many different meditation styles it's good to try a variety. If you listen to the Buddhist Monk Gelong Thubten on meditation (he went to extremes of years of silence), he says it's ok that your mind wanders. I like very visual and creative style meditation with angels, glittery, rainbows etc so Diana Cooper for 10-15 minutes hits the spot at the moment, it does make a difference.

[@jamesslaughter7859]

I have always enjoyed your videos and topics but now even more. I also practice Muay Thai and JiuJitsu and truly enjoy it the escape.

[@hollyhockNYC]

I haven't tried the Calm app but have begun exploring the Headspace app and really like it. I've mostly been using it for the Sleep stuff but want to get more into the other stuff. They have a series of videos on Netflix too which people might be interested in taking a look at for an intro into stuff.

[@hollyhockNYC]

And apparently I say stuff too much sometimes? And stuff.

[@OtRatsaphong]

👍 if liked Muay Thai, may I suggest that try a 10 day Vipassana meditation retreat, when you have some time.

[@beringtse]

If you’re into the Buddhist side of meditation I highly recommend Plum Village! they have a ton of amazing dharma talks on KZbin and meditations on their app.

[@lara.genevieve_9416]

Saving this to watch in my lunch break 👌 never been so early to a Lefie video! 🤗🤗

[@cmac2295]

Very insightful ☺

[@quirkykindalife2948]

I used to feel the same way about roller derby that you did with kickboxing. I've meditated in the past but these days tend to start my day sitting in the dark with a cup of coffee for a half hour. Just quite darkness and coffee. Sort of caffinated meditation.

[@Lefie]

Quiet darkness and coffee? I'm in. 😊

[@lukeodubhda]

this is great and positive I'd really recommend Sam Harris' app *Waking Up* It has lots of different guided meditations as well as *theory* sections to explain more about it Great for anyone just starting too

[@sanchezesc]

I really need this. Thank you

[@MuEnViFitness]

Well, this is useful. I have felt the same as you so let's try that meditation app. One thing regarding the slipped disc. I have some good news for you. The likelihood of you being able to be in the same or better physical health that you were is really high. I would advice you to look into barbell medicine stuff and pain science in general. Life changing stuff, specially for someone that has been affected by an outdated health system. Hope it helps

[@happyjourneywithlynn2534]

No meditation like mindfulness or deep breaths works for me; instead I knit and that calms more than any other type of meditations.

[@MsAJG21]

Watched a handful of your videos... you have such an attractive personality .

[@CocoaHerBeansness]

I meditate for about 40 minutes a day but it's really easy because I found the Heartfulness (or Sahaj Marg) group. A trainer supports the first 3 sittings and from then on it's amazingly effortless. 😄

[@troyacummings]

Thanks, Lefie. Helpful.

[@chemsplain]

waiting for your video @01.50 a.m. :D I can sleep now

[@Lefie]

Sweet dreams! 😁

[@koothodilabhijithaugustine]

5:48 am here in Kerala😅

[@lunaumbra5179]

I have failed at meditation for years fire to my chronic health problems. I want so badly to succeed but I never get far because my health can render me in such pain and discomfort I never make lasting change. Thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through your posts.

[@juliak9828]

@Luna Umbra Have you heard of MBSR? It‘s about chronic health issues and mindfulness/meditation. Give it a try. It really changed my life.

[@lunaumbra5179]

@@juliak9828 I actually got through most of the full catastrophe, the book about and from the people who came up with it and I did not have a good experience with it. They wanted a bunch of body scans and those were the most distressing. Have your ever experience dpdr?

[@juliak9828]

@@lunaumbra5179 I have no experience with dpdr. Actually I don‘t like the body scan either and I never practice it. But there are lots of other things you can do.

[@lunaumbra5179]

@@juliak9828 can you recommend a place for me to learn more about it that's not the book?

[@juliak9828]

@@lunaumbra5179 Tara Brach did talks on pain. You can see them here on KZbin. Kristin Neff also did a lot of stuff an self compassion and pain. I participate an online mindfulness group twice a week. It‘s not particularly about pain but we meditate together and you can ask questions about mindfulness and meditation. It‘s a really nice community. If you‘d like to join, I can give you the contact.

[@fabianafiesmann8971]

I hate it as well, I always get back pain and if I lay down I fall asleep, I always feel a weight on my chest whenever I inhale and it happened a few times that I got nauseous.I don't know if these things are normal for a beginner or not, but I wish I could love it lol because I know it would help me.I am open to any tips & tricks on how to hate it less and how to not feel like I have an appointment at the dentist whenever I go into lotus position.

[@Marczking]

I don't do any meditation myself, haven't ever gotten the point of it. I might consider some day, but I also have a (strong) dislike towards it. A very good friend of mine has been pushing me/telling me to do breathing exercises. I haven't made a habit of it yet, but that's something easier I can get behind, and it's also very good for you. Again, I don't practice this regularly myself, but feels like a some kind of alternative to straight on meditation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHrceWCChNeNpZY I can link you one (easy) exercise, but there are loads of different ones. But generally focussing on better breathing and doing small exercises here and there are really good for you. Generally we all breath wrong, and even with being asthmatic all my life never ever has a single doctor mentioned the benefits of breathing correctly.

[@mariaisabelrikkersdeborst1481]

I have back problems for me it works to sit in my favorite couch not in lotus position and I also sometimes meditate lying down, but I dont meditate late at night before bed or early in the morning, e.g. when im sleepy. Initially meditating gave me anxiety (or rather deciding to meditate) and I had to be basically forced to do it (strongly motivated by my mom because she knew it would help me). Something changed at some point, i think when I decided it wasnt that different to just not doing anything for 10 mins, and being ok with anything that did happen. I suggest breathing normally, sitting normally and maybe even looking at the floor instead of closing your eyes.

[@slk7659]

I use MARC UCLA frEe app and meditation s all free. Has helped me with pain management, manage anxiety/depression/ and their 13 min scan before bed and I am out. Not a cure all but helps me mentally to manage these things better. Handy tool. Basically mindfulness meditation has helped immensely. I find I crave it now. Sometimes it does not go well too. All part of it. Since you are going to keep it up maybe another update in another 30 days.

[@TheDessycha]

Sorry I gotta say, but dude you look so naturally pretty!! 😭

[@BryanJenks]

6'6" here... 2 herniated disks from a car accident and several slipped disks from powerlifting due to muscle imbalances. #TallPeopleProblems .___.

[@owenchayes]

I also use the Calm app every day and I think I’m in love with Tamara Levitt too 😳🤭

[@newbeast1849]

I think I might be in love with Lefie. I'm joking. (kind of...)

[@shrutibhatt16]

one should never try meditation in hoody. It gives u so much energy and u would feel hot and sweaty even while just sitting. Plus try sitting down, cross legged, straight spine.

[@orange-]

Hope everyone is staying hydrated

[@PumpkinMozie]

I’m a fidgeter too...I totally feel you

[@olgamadalinska6786]

I literally started meditating a couple of days ago and now this video 😍

[@RenayEmond]

✊🏽👏🏼✌🏽❤🙏so happy for you #neverstop

[@JasonMoisie]

Meditation was a thing I had only dabbled in before lockdown, but I really went hard into it mid last year and it was so important to process through what was happening out in the world but also inside of me. Sadly I moved post lockdown (Aussie here) and lost the habit of it, but this has been a good push to get back into it -I just did 15 minutes after the video

[@zyad5365]

I used to do muay thai and kick-boxing too for more than 3 years combat sports are really fun and yes we can consider them as a form of meditation the only bad thing about it is brain damage

[@anejaG55]

read "on having no head" by douglas harding. you will like it.

[@sweetheartcarebear5534]

I used to use Calm , but they started charging for everything.

[@joethomas7585]

Thank you Lefie

[@jessicahypolitho8220]

well, now i need to do some meditation myself. thanks.

[@elselieneijsvogel6495]

Good for you. Nice video

[@pedro-oq7iy]

Sharp moves!

[@LeoSosaechaleguindasalpavo1971]

Muy interesante

[@Stumpybear7640]

Nice! X

[@tuanoini]

My outtake from this video: your arms are SO ATTRACTIVE 🔥😂

[@midlife_minimalist]

I can’t sit, I have to lie flat on floor like at end of a yoga class. I struggle even then though.

[@jordanpaige8502]

Coolest shit ever

[@chiragsharma_]

I might seem strange and weird but I am inspired by youtube content creators, You Lefie is one of them.

[@chiragsharma_]

Community.

[@chiragsharma_]

It is a big responsibility for you.

[@chiragsharma_]

Twitter @I__ChIrAgShArMa

[@opera_geek]

Love you, marry me, let's get some cats. Otherwise, keep doing video, please.

[@user-Vida-Locust]

...Until you started to hover.

[@chickenwheel45]

Why are you so cool

[@流浪漢パリ]

Guess what: J. Krishnamurti’s favorite sport was boxing.

[@sweetheartcarebear5534]

I enjoy meditation.

[@The7rights]

I came here to say Hi Lefie 🙂

[@mojack-ox1re]

TRY "MEDITO" APP THANK ME LATER

[@sijilo]

Dangal girl

[@farzanaaktar2506]

Pray salah 21 days and see magic☺️

[@ChrisStrauber]

Seconding AmmaLittle Owl. Fidgeting is the most normal human reaction to sitting alone with your thoughts. If you let them just come and go it gets better over time. And for me the ability to do this comes and goes, usually for a few months or years at a time (currently, nope). Be patient and kind with yourself.

[@tatertotbri7081]

This is a meditative video lmao.

[@Sketchrcat]

Wing Chun and Aikido are better martial arts.

[@koothodilabhijithaugustine]

How much do you high?

[@Lefie]

6'1" (185.4cm) !

[@koothodilabhijithaugustine]

@@Lefie tall woman. Good for you

[@xsk12]

no hate but i feel like your titles are getting more clickbaity...