Let's Talk About Meditation

[@bringdawhl]

I am on day 21/30. I wanted to make more of my days but needed to solve sleep issues and meditation was the a big component of the answer. I feel an immense sense of gratitude for this new habit of mine.

[@whiteangel7777777]

4:22 “There is no failure in meditation....there is just do or do not”

[@annwilliams6438]

Lynda 'Do, or do not. There is no try.' Star Wars.

[@claradfraser6110]

I did the trial 10 days with the Headspace app and noticed a difference within just a few days. I am now well over 30 days and subscribed (got a great new year deal) and meditate for 20 mins every morning when I wake up. My thoughts still monkey around but I find them much easier to notice and let go which has had a profound effect on my outlook and how I am around others. The sleepcasts are amazing too! Thank you so much for setting me on such a life changing path

[@juliai7340]

I think meditation is speaking with yourself, understanding why are you feeling what are you feeling, asking yourself where are you now as a frail human beeing, and where are you heading; shaping goals, dreams and encouraging yourself that you can do it if you are willing to work, to persevere, to be dedicated; and after all this talking with youreself, yes!!! you will be feeling peace and calm...

[@CrowMagnum]

Meditation should not be thought of as trying to achieve a state of no mind, but rather as observing oneself without reacting, that's it.

[@CHRISTALMOUNTAIN]

Observing? You need to learn simple real meditative approach called E.A.S.Y.

[@AlwaysManifesting]

Meditation is just life changing. I meditate daily, if I miss a day or so I really notice a difference. I feel so much better and have more energy after meditating....life is more effortless. The ability to REWIRE YOUR THINKING through meditation is such a GIFT.

[@swisstrader]

Any time I’m over stressed, I double down on my meditation time. Definitely helps me and I never thought I’d be the meditation type but almost up to 1,000 sessions.

[@pusben1]

Been following Rich for several years now, heard him on joe rogan first. What a great guy, bringing so much good things to the world. I will give meditation a try the coming week!

[@seanh9632]

How did your try go (2 years ago :)?

[@Olhildr]

a great stepping stone for me has been doing yoga! Accepting progress at the rate it arrives and not caring about how long is it going to take or how often I do it didn't even require me to make a commitment after I practiced for the first time. Now, after watching this video, I decided to meditate, starting today!

[@rebeccadavies1340]

I have listened to the RRP for over a year but this is my first time commenting because this pretty much sums up my experience with meditating exactly! I didn't have much luck with the headspace app, bit do like 1 Giant Mind. It's definitely time for me to start a consistent practice. February will be my month!

[@davidgunzenhauser]

Rich, I have been a supporter of mediation for many years now, and I can say with absolute certainty, this video sums it up better than I have ever heard before.. I will keep sharing this with hopes of it reaching as many people possible... You are a rockstar!!

[@l.silcher]

" I had paused my life [in rehab] actually for the very first time ..." I feel that. I am pausing my life since a few months now, no work no study anymore... just searching for answers and simply "be"... and I am frightened and amazed how immense not only body work but also mind work reveals how my environment formed me from birth. Now with the help of feeling safe and YT Channels like yours and i.e. Gabor Maté, Andre Huberman Lab and some german ones I am finally able to conciously remove some old patterns. And I hope in the end I can forgive my family (especially my mother) and be a great mother to my future children. It's hard work and will probably take one or two years but so freaking worth it... probably for the next 70 years of my life :)))

[@philipswain4122]

I began meditating after watching this. The benefits are huge. Thanks Rich.

[@KristinEspinasse]

Love your videos. I live on a vineyard in France, and help my husband produce wine. This week I celebrate 13 years of sobriety. What a gift. Meditation would be the ribbon on this gift! Thanks for your video.

[@jamesbrusseau2996]

About 45 days into daily meditation after hearing Andy on your show and getting the Headspace app. I can attest to way better sleep, increased focus, reduced mind chatter and a lot less crankiness with my spouse. :) Thanks for all you do, Rich!

[@VICTORIAMAKESYOULAUGH]

it is so important to quiet the mind. I do it mostly by default and also while being active.

[@vladinstein]

Man, that's awesome. Meditation rocks! It's saving my life. I want to share this knowledge with everyone.

[@falconcara]

Thanks to your podcast with Charlie Knoles I've committed to meditating 2 times a day every day without fail for nearly a year (I practice TM). I was really moved by what he said about making it a daily practice. PS you're killing it on KZbin!!

[@ariesdelfuego]

Alchemy of the Spirit. Molding and refining your mind thru yer own Will

[@pandavegan3271]

You're totally right. I'm going to get back to it! I miss the calm.

[@navpreetbanga]

Just found ur channel and wow!! You are changing my life already! So soothing to watch, great info and content and overall amazing positive attitude to watch! :)

[@teagarden5533]

I have a newfound respect for you for mentioning your past history in this video. That, I did not know about you. And, again, all the more respect and admiration.

[@anissa212]

I love who you are as a person. Thank you for sharing who you are with us. No facade. I love it.

[@frankm.2850]

I've been meditating off and on for years and always struggled with maintaining a practice. Recently I ran into a brilliant hack on, I think, the 10 percent Happier podcast: quality minute meditation. Seriously. Sit down and set a timer for a minute. That'll get you there without being intimidating. When the bell rings, don't get up. Obviously you can get up eventually, but do it when you feel ready. Slowly you'll find yourself sitting for longer periods. Obviously having a meditation timer app is helpful since most have a function that continues after the bell goes off (personally I prefer Insight Timer) but it's certainly not necessary.

[@pjkaup]

Thank you for committing to the videos this year, Rich. I've committed to meditation and Headspace is where it's at. You've opened my eyes and mind to so much more than you know over the past 2 years. You're dong great work and you are very appreciated.

[@Marcus-by1zb]

Rich, Thank you for being you, for being honest and transparent and spreading the message! I will be clean and sober 4 years on the 27th, and since finding you and your podcast a year and a half ago I have begun to change my life in ways way beyond sobriety! I devour your information and try to apply it to every action in my life. Looking for authenticity.......

[@TheTonyBTube]

Thank you for being transparent on irritability. That's one of my "hard-wired" characteristics that is softened by exercise, eating well, and meditating--still a novice, but I've definitely seen the benefits. I'm sold :)

[@pamelajoy67]

Love your challenge at the end! Can't wait to listen to the podcast with Light Watkins. His book, Bliss More - along with Emily Fletcher's book, Stress Less, Accomplish More - helped me cultivate a consistent meditation practice, about a year and a half ago. Meditator for life, now.

[@DiligentDopamineDude]

"how awesome is this tree?" Love it

[@ericwolfe666]

I just discovered this guy. I dig his vibe.

[@TwoSet]

Peace.......................Plants. Love the RRP. Thanks Rich. You are making a difference in this world

[@emilietan4914]

Julie's meditation is THE BEST! I also suck with meditation and I can totally really go deep with Julie's :-)

[@ericsurf6]

+Emilie Tan Hmmm, maybe I'll give Julie's meditation a try too. Thanks Emilie.

[@thehealthjunkie8996]

Thanks will try Julie's meditation. She seems so great.

[@speckledhengarden]

We started using Headspace in our home after the Andy P. podcast and we were hooked. Meditation practice has had a profound positive effect in our home and our family. Great video RR! Looking forward to seeing more. Be Well and have a beautiful day.

[@SolPhoebusApollo]

This video was wacky and I liked it, I think you're absolutely right it's hard not to get psyched out by all the people telling you how to meditate, it's so much easier to forget all that and meditate in whatever way feels natural to each of us. I don't meditate every day but I can try harder and do better.

[@anjaciaxz8128]

Meditation, is great. I practise every morning and a start with my yoga exercises. Thank you Rich, for this new intensif words and examples. Thats great that you give more people this very good answers. Many greetings from black forest germany.

[@vegansaxon3962]

Thanks Rich...I am not feeling very well this morning and I'm searching for a way to stop me from destroying my life...I was able to go one week without drinking alcohol but felt terrible...I thought that if I was to get into meditation and exercise I would feel better, but instead three days ago I bought a 12pk of beer and have had a 12pk each night for the last three days.most times I get a 6pk and although it is not enough to get me drunk, 6 bottles of poison is enough to make me get a hangover..but sooner or later I get into a heay drinking mode and a little while back I drank a 12pk every day for a month and I just felt like hell as you could imagine..and it looks like my wounded self is once again going on that binge...so I must stop this..if I can find a way to draw energy from my true self, I believe that I can heal my wounded self and stop it from killing us..I have been told by a doctor that I am bi-polar and I have known this for many years..when I was younger I had a lot of the highs and felt good and full of energy but now at almost 51 years old, I am having mostly lows and they are really low and cause me to sometimes want to die..I not for the dogs I adopted, I would have murdered myself a few years ago..but this alcohol poisoning is a slow suicide ..I guess genetics caused me to have a heart attack when I was just 30..now almost 21 years later my heart is enlarged and sometimes does not sound right..so now is the time for me to make a stand..thanks again Rich.

[@Bass_Music2000]

Enjoying your work and all your interactions on all platforms. Keep it coming Rich. Very much appreciated and certainly grateful. Cheers!

[@karthikApsingekar]

I am new to meditation and this video is an absolute helper in my pursuit of spiritual life! Thanks for this video, rich!!

[@shawnbruce6934]

Great video Rich. I Love how you tell everyone to Just Begin and Not be Fixated on the Details. This is Key for so many people.

[@zacharyzw]

Thanks Rich!! In addition to making time for meditation I need to sit down and continue your book "finding ultra", that I received for my birthday. Thanks for the message/encouragement !!

[@FX51]

Started as a non podcast person, love all your podcast, going through them with great pleasure. This video is great. Keep it up Rich!

[@lainellen]

So glad you're making youtube videos! Thanks for being you.

[@ImprovingAbility]

It's interesting to see people coming from an AA background to meditation, it's like watching people acquire and become great at learning a second language at university

[@LindseyDances4God]

Yet again, an amazing video. Your heart and effort shows! Keep it up RR.

[@swisstrader]

I use the Calm app. Very well done and works for me.

[@JoHanlonMoores]

I so relate to your default setting of irritability! I also struggle to stick with a meditation practice. I'm going to take your 30 Day Challenge so thanks for the inspiration! For anyone making comparisons between Rich's video and Casey Neistat's work, did you see Rich's video about starting out with this project? He's beginning, he's starting, he's DOing it and when we start a creative project we often take inspiration from others to get us moving. We all know Rich is Mr Authentic and I for one love that he's happy to be out here in front of us all experimenting and finding his way.

[@BuffordTJustic3]

Rich, kudos on the new video. I've been a long time listener( a year) of your podcast. It was your podcast that give me the nudge to go vegan. Thank you for your work and your passion in this lifestyle.

[@fukongchoo23]

Great video Rich. I am just starting out with meditation so this is great. I keep going in cycles like you mention. Your podcast is such a great influence on my life so thank you!

[@patricke3000]

Awesome video and thanks for the push. It was great being able to meet you and your wife in Germany and i am going to commit to 30 mins a day till the end of Feb and beyond of meditation . I am a longtime listener of your podcast and will always remain. I am also happy to see you posting videos for 2016 and beyond. 2016 will be an amazing year for you, your family and all the great listeners that you touch. THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@ricebowl3]

Love the daily snap chats, helps me with my morning routine. Lemon water, Meditation, Journal! Headspace app is the SH@#$T!

[@ericsurf6]

+ricebowl3 I guess it's time to get on Snap Chat. Thanks ricebowl3~!

[@hersheyjason]

Rich, thank you so much for keeping it real and helping us all live a better, more fulfilled life! Appreciate the tips and helpful links.

[@magnumqt]

another great video Rich. I jumped on head space when you first mentioned it a few months ago that was 90 days ago haven't missed a day yet. You da man!

[@Rawpublicchannel]

Love this! My fiance and I stayed with Wu De a few years ago after hearing your podcast - such an inspiring man. I've always meditated, but never habitually until recently and I am so glad it is how I start each day. Thank you for the video :)

[@whiteangel7777777]

Summary: You are a spiritual being having a human experience Consistency is key in meditation There is no wrong way to meditate. Don't get caught up in the varied techniques, the best one is the one you will do What you want to achieve is no mind where thoughts are not invading your consciousness where you are truly in the now When thoughts invade just dismiss them, then move forward, don't judge yourself There is no failure in meditation, there is just do or do not Just begin Find the resolve to prioritize meditation even just for 5 min a day Choose a doable goal, for consistency. Let go of your story...I can't do it...it's to hard...just do it don't judge yourself Meditation helped Rich this way: less stress & anxiety. reduction in irritability, far less reactive, increased mental activity, a sense of feeling calm, being much more anchored in the present moment, sleep better, helps him work more effectively more productive. let go of self will when you are devoted to a very consistent meditation practice working or achieving towards your goals tends to come with ease, as opposed to strain, struggle, and stress and strife and conflict and that alone is a gigantic gift commit to 30 days of consistent meditation there is do and do not choose do!

[@UFCxRAMPAGExPFC]

Thank you!

[@cabernetqueen]

thank you so much for this share-- I am also on a path of meditation AND for cleaning up alcohol as self medication/habit. you helped so much, even more so the friend who sent you to me today--

[@WholeFuture]

Next time someone asks me how to meditate, or for a beginner's guide on it, I'm sharing this video with them. Thanks.

[@benwhitfield5217]

Great video Rich. As always no matter what medium you are using the quality is the best!

[@VLoveTarot]

Loved your video here and happy you mentioned your wife's humming method and you also mentioned "headspace" free app. I just discovered it a few days ago and absolutely love it and find it handy. I'm fairly (3 days) new to meditation so thank you!

[@verhagen]

Love the 'talking of the hands'

[@evas.1257]

wonderful video about meditation, thank you!

[@B1cam]

Tried meditation for the first time a few days ago and felt great! Will definitely check out headspace and chia release. Thanks for the video.

[@tinytremble]

Love how the glasses match the watch. Way to go RR.

[@apdoff]

yup! keep making videos!

[@AZacLife]

Well done Rich! Love your style. I've started meditation 4 days ago, you just reinforce my motivation.

[@isaimena40]

I love the vibes Rich! This is a consciousness movement!

[@tacmaar]

You are a true inspiration Rich, thank you. Love from Norway

[@gazcubby]

Solid Video. Looking forward to the grateful content that lies ahead.

[@tb8827]

Changing schemas one post at a time. Thank you🙏

[@shelbymerrill8311]

You’re the best kind of guy

[@swisstrader]

The thing I’ve started to do is to take mediation to sport (actually a bit surprised Rich didn’t talk about the link between better performance in running, swimming etc and meditation.)

[@miahauff7837]

Love the Dr. Seusslike rhyme at the end. OK, post it with the word MEDITATION is on the bathroom mirror. I will DO this.🙂

[@artistvision900]

I like this guy! Just found his channel and subscribed after the first video.

[@michael_harren]

This video is so timely for me. Many thanks!

[@michael_harren]

Change the story you tell yourself about yourself. Yassssss.

[@ericsurf6]

Good stuff Rich. I downloaded the Headspace app last summer but only got to about the third lesson. I'll take your 30 day challenge and give it an honest try this time. I'll report back with results. Thanks for the renewed motivation.

[@alcurtis93]

No report?

[@clasificat3171]

@@alcurtis93 It's been 5 years😭

[@alcurtis93]

@@clasificat3171 too long, too long...

[@clasificat3171]

@@alcurtis93 :)))

[@Flavigoestoherwonder]

amazing video Rich! love that you're getting into video. One thing I notice in all your videos and can't get over is: you two eyes seem to have a totally different shape! it's so fascinating!

[@alexiskoumbarakis4583]

Thank you for the video Rich.

[@juliesilverman5608]

YESSS love this. Keep doing you Rich!

[@alinao625]

Life carries you forward in its gentle lap when you meditate regularly... Plus you become addicted to the meditation high...

[@CHRISTALMOUNTAIN]

E.A.S.Y. Is the realest experience towards meditation

[@IIpeterchristianII]

Thank you for keeping it simple!

[@lilaccottage5885]

I suck at meditation too. I feel like those of us that suck at it need it the most.

[@Johnnylockthedoor]

I see myself as one of those "meditation is not for me" people, but I'm excited to try the 30 day meditation experiment!

[@themistoumanidou5113]

Nice video Rich! I've always enjoyed the way your words reflect peace and passion at the same time. Keep it coming Mr Roll. Namaste.

[@ElvynBliss]

I love how much effort you put into your videos and I'm looking forward to seeing where this journey takes you. If I can give you one thought with you on the way, I'd like to say: KZbin can be a pretty cold place, especially if you haven't figured your way around it yet. But whatever you do, make sure you don't loose your authenticity over this process. *allways stay honest and vulnerable.* this is how you connect with people.. This is how you had an impact on my life.

[@delphinelisabeth]

I think he has kept this promise :)

[@nancimalone195]

Awesome as always. Real, like you're talking to just me. Thanks for the chat and I will DO - headspace installed! Keep it up!

[@willgrantresults]

Such an awesome video man! You have a certain way with your words that makes things so easy to understand! Also love that you met Wim Hof!

[@babbaruff1045]

You are such a lovely soul, bless your heart pal 👏👏👏🌹

[@zpetitek5926]

You are my inspiration

[@nachingoassafa]

your videos are awesome Rich, thanks a lot

[@MrSteooo]

Download the Waking Up app, very good

[@gracci01]

Rich- GREAT follow up vlog to your initial one for the new year. I have been trying to get in contact with you offline but to no avail thus far. If perchance you do see and read this- please do get in contact with me at your convenience. It pertains to Jai life, your journey and the ability to spread the word on plant based nutrition on a more grandiose scale. All the best!

[@Olhildr]

When this video was uploaded, I tried to give meditation a chance. I got a beginners guide but didn't get further than that. More than a year later, I have been meditating for 2 weeks consistently and am feeling like I couldn't go without it. The seed lied dormant for a year before sprouting.

[@jbchervin]

Olhildr it's funny how that works. Sometimes our conscience moves faster than our body.

[@malianekoba]

Great vlog. . . I felt like I was watching Casey Niestat's channel.

[@KarlHHoppner]

Great stuff, 3 days into the headspace app. 2nd time trying to make it a habit hopefully this time it sticks!

[@plantbasedpercussionist7819]

So helpful. Thanks RR!

[@MCP_auto]

great video rich i loved the andy pudicombe podcast and i have the headspace app its great. keep up the great videos and awesome podcasts

[@Cosmic-Mind]

I love meditating 😻I always visualize while meditating , also it's impossible to not think. If you meditate and do positive affirmations you must think positive . You can't have a blank mind and expect results , yes you don't want to think bad thoughts.(or distracting thoughts) 😊💓 Meditation is a process and if you practice you will notice results. ...What you put out into the universe is what you get back.

[@northandsouthx]

What a cool shirt! 😎 Please make another video soon!

[@jbt6007]

Great vid Rich Roll. Im'ma go meditate.

[@gdwscott]

Greetings from Tiree, Scotland.