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Posted by David Wood |

After 38 years I’ve decided to meditate.

10 minutes a day, for 3 months.

To see what happens.

To see what I gain. And what I lose.

My aim is to learn to enjoy nothing happening. To see what’s beneath all the bustle.

What’s your aim?

If you’ve ever thought of meditating, or just feel called to try something new – then join me.

We can support each other in this practice, and share our experiences along the way.

HOW TO JOIN
a) Declare it in the comments section below or use this quick link:

http://www.solutionbox.com/meditate

(Save this link)

b) Send a blank email to david38-195055@autocontactor.com so you’ll
get any relevant emails from me during the 3 months.

GUIDANCE

1) We started Monday Sep 11 2006, finishing Dec 11, 2006

2) Start today, whenever you have come.

3) I’m aiming for 20 minutes each morning, but with a minimum of 10. 10 is fine.

4) Put a calendar plainly visible on a wall. (I printed off September to December from Outlook). Tick off each day as you do it.

5) If you miss a day, make it up with two meditations the next day.

6) Post your commitment here on the blog, and share your experiences along the way.
[SAVE THIS LINK so you can come back regularly: www.solutionbox.com/meditate]

7) If you like, invite your friends to also join you and declare. It will be more fun, and you’ll have a greater support structure to see it through. Send them to www.solutionbox.com/meditate

Finally, here are the words that inspired me to start:

“Nothing should happen in meditation. Meditation teaches you to value what is! And not to desire what is not. It points you to Here and now, silence, peace and innocence (nature), towards life it self.

Start more and more enjoying the quiet and nothing happening!

Sit in meditation, for 10 or 20 minutes everyday. A good time is in the morning just before you get up: Sit up in the bed or in a chair for 10 or 20 minute in meditation. Close the eyes and do nothing, just allow the mind, the thoughts to be somewhere in the passive snoring there for a little while longer. And enjoy nothing happening!”
(Taken from www.dolano.com)

* * *

What are you waiting for? I’ve already started – 10 minutes this morning.

See you in nothing 😉

David

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About David Wood

For 20 years David has helped entrepreneurs around the globe to grow their results, by growing themselves. A former consulting actuary to Fortune 50 companies in New York, David quit corporate life to pursue his inner journey, which now deeply influences his work. A digital nomad, David is currently dancing salsa, paragliding, and coaching his rock star entrepreneur clients from Colombia. His specialty is doubling your productivity and profits, while halving your stress. If you become a highly authentic and inspirational leader in the process, well….that can’t be helped.

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  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 9:29 PM

    I have thought of starting meditation for a while…
    I am in!
    Let’s see what will happen and what will not.

    Thanks for initiating…

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 9:22 PM

    So much pointing to me resuming meditation. Met a lady on eharmony who meditates, I just started back prior to this message. Seems the universe is giving out information.

  • jorlaraizy
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 9:06 PM

    You are on!

  • lisa
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 9:02 PM

    ok this is something I have wanted to do for so long… I won’t put it off any longer! Count me in!

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 8:59 PM

    I am joining for 10 minutes a day.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 8:53 PM

    I am in! I am so excited to be joining all of you!!

  • Mel
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 8:50 PM

    Thanks for the opportunity to have a daily reminder. I haven’t meditated regularly for many years. I’ll start tonight.

  • Ranx
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 8:47 PM

    perfect excuse (do i really need one) to get back to it. Hi to all, I look forward to sharing this with those of you that participate.

  • Bianca
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 8:47 PM

    Wonderful idea!!!! THANK YOU!

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 8:37 PM

    Ok , I do this every morning , but now it will be more fun knowing I’m not alone . relax my friends , life is too short to waste it , so take the time to smell the roses and then have a nice day.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 8:36 PM

    Count me in…great idea!

  • Simon Lau
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 8:28 PM

    Hi David

    I have sometimes use meditation to help me get into sleep but have not try out the type you suggested. I am glad to join in you group for 3 months and I will spend at least 10 minutes everyday on it. I have just reached 52 last month and I am staying healthy for the pass one year by drinking about 1.2 litres of water every morning(at least 1 hour breakfast). My aim is to continue staying as healthy as I am now.

    Thanks for inviting me.

    Simon Lau

  • patrick
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 8:19 PM

    Thanks to one of your email links, David, I am already meditating for an hour a day. Good luck.

  • Jeanne von Stein
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 8:14 PM

    Hi David,

    Being Christian, I know you’ll be ok with the fact that I don’t subscribe to Eastern Religions. I just have no reason to give up on my best friend Jesus. I must use my 20 minutes in prayer. I enjoy time with my Lord and it’s the least I can do for Him since he gave His life for me.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 8:12 PM

    I am afraid of commitment, but I willing to give this one a try!

  • Pennie
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 8:04 PM

    thanks for the invite, it will be interesting to try doing this in a group, sharing our experiences. I have tried meditating a little off and on, but never noticed any great effects, maybe being consistent, and having others to share with will make a difference. I will join you for 3 months and see what happens.. 😉 Pennie

  • William
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:57 PM

    Yes David and everyone,

    I recall five years ago a friend saying business/corporations have no soul.

    I’ve finished my MBA and now that I’ve invested in me. It is time to invest in people.

    http://adroit-process.blogspot.com/

    Thanks every one,

    Will.

  • JennyM
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:56 PM

    Hi David and other meditators. Funny how the Universe will provide exactly what you need exactly when you need it! I’m in!

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:54 PM

    Hi David,

    Great timing! I just made a commitment yesterday to resume a 10 minute daily meditation practice, but I didn’t design any accountability. And now this! Serendipity!

  • Dawn
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:46 PM

    I’ll try it.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:45 PM

    I’ll start tonight as soon as I get home. Thanks, David

  • Susan Lauzac
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:44 PM

    I’m joining you David. I took a hot air balloon ride this morning and it was so quiet and peaceful at 7200 ft above the Earth! I want to experience more of that centeredness in my life. (If you’re ever in Arizona: http://www.hotairexpeditions.com)

    It has been a while since I had a daily meditation practice and I’m looking forward to the experience.

    I recommend the websites http://www.wildmind.org for posture tips.

    Peace.

    -Susan

  • Anne Arbuthnot
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:43 PM

    Good idea David. I’ll do it. Intention is so much powerful with the strength of a group.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:40 PM

    Ok, will do

  • Sue Dockerill
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:36 PM

    It sounds like everyone but me has tried this practice. I am looking forward to mornings for the first time.

  • Sherri
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:36 PM

    I will try but first I need to know how to meditate. Is it the same as praying or how do I do it??

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:35 PM

    Going to try it tonight. Always wanted to try meditation….this is the push I needed. Will let you know how it goes.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:31 PM

    I don’t get it. Tried it before. I’ll try again.

  • Coach Natalie
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:30 PM

    Hi David! What a nice idea. Thank you for the invite! This is something I keep meaning to include in my day as well so this will be great. Cheers! – Natalie

  • Peggie Arvidson-Dailey
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:30 PM

    Perfect day – perfect timing (but yes, everything in life is exactly as it should be!) I’m challenged and I’ll join in. Thanks for the prompt. good work David.

  • Becoming Soulmates
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:27 PM

    I love this idea and will jump in for 10 minutes a day!

    Hopefully, my fiancee will join me!

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:26 PM

    I have a tendency to skip days of meditation and sometimes weeks–this will help to keep me on the path. great idea! thanks

  • hubreeze
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:26 PM

    I’m in . I meditate quite often but a three month daily commitment sounds good.

    hubreeze

  • hubreeze
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:23 PM

    I’m in, I often meditate but a little more structure can only help

    hubreeze

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:22 PM

    I’m glad you started this! I’ve been meaning to start meditating and this challenge gives me the impetus to do just that.

  • Kelly
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:19 PM

    I’m in! can’t wait to see what get’s written on the blackboard of my mind!

  • Sonorah
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:17 PM

    What a WONDERFUL IDEA
    I have been meditating, my space is in the morning and evening shower. People tend to leave me alone in the shower. THis really works. Thanks for the group work.
    Michelle

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:17 PM

    I used to meditate. I loved it and it made a huge difference in my attitude toward the day as well as specific events. The nothing helped me realize that not getting what you want may be the best thing you ever get. I’m thrilled to renew my committment – I’m in.

  • Brian Fradet
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:05 PM

    David–I’ve been meditating for 32 years (since I was 21, now am 53) and the quality of life is such that I never understood why everyone doesn’t just do it. My only advise is that one should learn a particular method that has regularity, otherwise people won’t just do it because of your kind suggestion. Meditation is very, very powerful if folks would only do it. Thanks for being so right on target. Brian Fradet

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:02 PM

    Hi David, Thanks. It’s a great idea.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:59 PM

    I’m in.
    Question: “What do you hope to accomplish in meditation?”

    Answer: “I hope to accomplish nothing.”

    Mel

  • izseszo
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:57 PM

    Ok I’m now a blogger and I am ready for “3 months meditation”!!! I do meditaite now but this seems like a great idea, so let’s hang out and see what doesn’t happen.

  • Peach
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:55 PM

    As always, you make it seem so easy 🙂 I’m in too!

  • fenny
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:55 PM

    hi David,

    thanks for the opportunity.
    Have heard about the benefit and intended to do it, but not yet. I will committogether with you guys.

  • David Wood
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:54 PM

    Hi guys,

    Here’s a pic of my support structure on my notice board….so I can tick off each day.

    Notice board pic

    Note the one big tick! October, November and December are pinned right behind September.

    My intention is actually to meditate upon waking and before sleeping – so there is room for two ticks. But my commitment/promise is once a day, the rest is bonus.

    David

  • wakeupcoach
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:54 PM

    david,
    i’m ready. just mentioned to my husband that i was ready to begin meditating again. just need to wake up 10 or 20 minutes earlier from my already very early rising.
    thanks, wakeupcoach

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:53 PM

    My meditations are usually walking contemplations in the woods and this summer I have not been into the woods very often, so this is a wonderful opportunity for my to go within in a different manner. Thank you
    Mary

  • Moren
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:53 PM

    I have been thinking of doing this for a long time but my thoughts were never put into action. Time for action.
    Thanks David, I’ll start tonight.

  • wakeupcoach
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:51 PM

    thanks david.. just mentioned to my husband yesterday that i want to begin my meditation practice again. will do it first thing in the am…. however… i already wake up so early…. well what is another 10 or 20 minutes earlier… well we will see.
    Thanks,
    sherry davis…wake up coach

  • esmeralda
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:49 PM

    I will start with 10 minutes, and choose to use the meditation as a time of connecting to the Life Force of the Universe

  • Yazmin
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:37 PM

    thank you David. This has arrived with synchronistic timing! I commit.

  • David Wood
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:35 PM

    SIGNUP TO THE MEDITATION LIST
    If you would like to receive the occasional email of encouragement or notice from me during this process, simply send a blank email to david38-195055@autocontactor.com

    SAY YOUR NAME
    Please sign your name if you are anonymous so we can respond to you by name.

    PLEASE DON’T POST LINKS
    You can put URL’s in your post if they are not active. If they are active the post will be deleted.

    SENDING TO YOUR LISTS
    Thanks Mark and Mary – great to have more people to play with.

    MIND CHATTER
    Great questions Dawn-Marie…I like Akasha’s suggestion of feeling the body on the inside. Also I believe that’s why many focus on breath.
    And I recommend everyone read hmbt’s post above. In fact I’ll repost a slice here:
    “In my understanding, meditation isn’t about becoming nothing, it’s resisting the urge to run away from everything that comes up in the act of standing still (or sitting, whatever works for you) while still moving forward, from the inside…out. I practice letting my thoughts run, letting the chatter come up, letting the worry come up, letting all the human ego come up, and sit still with it…let it rise so that I can choose to interact with my NOW, by resisting the urge to stop, and do somethingelse, because it’s not always comfortable to let it go, let it run wild in the brain pan… I think of it as my moment of silence, letting go of my human need for resistence to the eternal flow of truth and reality.”

    SANDRA
    That’s funny 😉

    VIPASSANA
    Good tip Matthew – perhaps I’m working up to doing Vipassana. Developing my training wheels 😉

    COMMUNITY
    I LOVE knowing there will be a couple of hundred people joining in this each day. I think you’ll all smile when you hear my impulse to invite you all to join arose during my first 10 minutes of meditation this morning 😉 See what happens?

    MARYGM
    I feel you.

    RESULTS
    Thanks for sharing Sheila – that’s fun to hear experiences already – you’re the first!

    THE BIBLE
    Someone wrote: “The bible gives me God’s word. To clear the mind is to open oneself to the wrong spiritual forces”. Boy, that’s waiving a red flag at a bull. I feel drawn to open myself to what ‘is’. Whatever that means 😉 Hopefully not my already existing idea of what is or what is good.

    IF YOU’RE BEHIND…
    There is no behind. You start when you start. Whether it’s September 11 or December 10. Join our journey into nothing, and into everything (did I mention I write fortune cookies for a living?)

    Love David

  • watchinggodwork
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:32 PM

    Awesome plan David! I have a prayer/meditation practice that I’ve observed for years… It has benefitted me in wonderful ways. I will continue to meditate at least 10 min/day with you! Hoping you find peace & joy in your practice!

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:23 PM

    Yes I like the idea of doing this as a group. Apparrently if 1% of the population meditate, it reduces crime rates and has other positive affects on society.
    I am going to try meditating in bed before I get up.

  • Bob Au
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:22 PM

    I will give it a go. I have tried meditating in the past, on and off, but found nothing I noticed. I will be observant abount changes and it will be good to compare with others.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:22 PM

    Honest question… WHY?

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:15 PM

    I’m in! I have meditated in the past and for some reason dropped it during some difficult times, times when I needed it the most. Thanks for the nudge.

  • Deanna
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:09 PM

    I had been contemplating adding meditation to my day; this has come at the perfect time. Thank you for allowing me to support others in their quest for stillness while I work toward the same.

  • Helen
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:03 PM

    Hi David , and everyone

    Thank you for the opportunity to join in on something so unique.
    Amazing that I have just been thinking that its time to get back into meditation ……permission to do nothing ………I am in……Thanks for starting this off David.

    kind regards HELEN

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:58 PM

    I’m in! I am always planning–my next move, my lists for 5 months away… 10 minutes of absence from these thoughts…Hmm.
    B

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:56 PM

    Great Idea David.

    Curious to experience meditation. Will join up for 10 minutes per day.

    Avril

  • Carol
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:56 PM

    I am with you on this. Looking forward to te experience.

  • Shanana
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:53 PM

    Thank you for providing the motivation to restart my daily meditation! When I was meditating on a regular basis, I was able to handle the day easier. I look forward to being part of this beautiful experience!
    Mitakuye Oyasin!

  • pastoronpurpose
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:52 PM

    I read something on meditation this morning by Deepak Chopra and started thinking about making a 10 minute meditation commitment to myself. Now here you are with this offer and I know the Universe is sending me a message. Count me in!

  • Scott
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:46 PM

    I’m in! I’ve meditated before and lost the thread…love the idea of doing this with thousands.
    regards, Scott

  • Karen Walker
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:42 PM

    Count me in!

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:42 PM

    I’m in and I commit to 10 minutes of silence by myself a day and to check it on a calendar.
    Great idea to learn to be
    Luckygirl

  • Sabine
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:31 PM

    I’ve meditated for most of my life. As a matter of fact I introduced my kids to it to help them through their teenage years (my youngest is 13 and has started regular meditation this year). In those angst-riddled teen years centering is very important I think. Seems to eliviate some of the stresses our kids go through and interestingly enough it has been a great conversation starter. After meditation my boys are able (and more willing) to discuss some of the issues they’re struggling with.

    Anyway, meditation is something I bring to my coaching practice when I work with parents and teens. Has been a great success for my clients over the last 15 years 🙂

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:31 PM

    Yes. Thanks for the invite.

  • Zerlina
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:29 PM

    I love the intensity of energy when large groups meditate together. I’m interested to see what it will feel like joined by the net!!!

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:28 PM

    happy to join you
    K

  • Cath
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:28 PM

    I’m happy to join in!

  • Jane
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:27 PM

    Hi David,

    Another kiwi jumping on the bandwagon on the 12th! We’re one day ahead, so hopefully I won’t get left behind in it all. I’ve always been curious about meditation so this is a great place to start. Fab idea!

    Regards,
    Jane =)

  • bill brand
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:23 PM

    I’m in! I’m getting ready for my masters in corporate coaching residential weekend starting on Friday, and this seems an apposite time to start something I haven’t done regularly since my teens!
    By the way, something else that is so delightful and insightful and liberating that for me it is my own whirling dervish experience, and which I tried for the first time this weekend, is BIODANZA, a sort of personal development for the body’s self-expression, creativity, and health. Ask me for more information if you’re interested.

  • angelwinks17
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:22 PM

    hey this is my first blog yes I will meditate with you David Angelwinks17

  • Saging Ghost
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:21 PM

    I’m in. Thanks for the fun and interesting nudge. Looking foward to the next 3 months and all the feedback.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:18 PM

    Sounds great to me! I used to meditate but got away from it years ago. Time to hit “restart”.

    Thanks for the nudge, David. I do best when I’m accountable to somebody.

    Donna

  • Andrew
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:13 PM

    Sounds great!! Im very careful about what I commit to so I’ll only agree to give it a go at this stage.
    Love Andrew

  • Nagaraj Tanguturu
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:07 PM

    I am going to do 21 mins X 90 in 90 days. That will give me flexibility to skip one day and do two times in the next day (instead of 21 mins per day).
    Have a wonderful day.

  • Nagaraj Tanguturu
    · Reply

    Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:06 PM

    I will do 21 mins a day. Lets make it a habit.

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