[HealthDharma] WELCOME to 'The Zen of Health Ailments, in Body & Mind' Practice Group

[Onki]

Hello Everyone!

I am a newbie to this forum. For awhile now, my multiple sclerosis, depression, and ADD challenged my practice. After a couple of decades, I can say that the weeds those challenges represent led me to new understandings, ways of practice, and appreciation for the lessons they taught me.
In the following months, I look forward to discussions and the many perspectives that this thread has to offer.
I hope everyone finds peace and tranquility in their day.
Gassho,
Shinko

Hi Shinkon,

Welcome to this forum! There is much discussion about practise regarding illness (physical and mental) and modifications that can be made in order to help alleviate these conditions.

I, myself, struggle with treatment depression and ADHD (combination type). Feel free to chat [emoji846]

Gasshō,

On

Sat today/LAH

[Marita]

Hi, I practice on a cushy couch. I have arthritis and PTSD, and have been depressed leading to despair.

But when I'm able, I just let things be and watch my self-talk.

Lately my favorite thought is: What is a fraction of Infinity?...

Cushy couch, Infinity, fraction of

Bows,
Marita
sat, lah

[Kokuu]

Hi, I practice on a cushy couch. I have arthritis and PTSD, and have been depressed leading to despair.

But when I'm able, I just let things be and watch my self-talk.

Lately my favorite thought is: What is a fraction of Infinity?...

Cushy couch, Infinity, fraction of

Bows,
Marita
sat, lah

Hi Marita

A cushy couch sounds good. Working with arthritis and PTSD must be hard but letting things be and watching your self-talk that seems like a wise way to approach it.

It may or may not help you to know that in mathematics there are several different kinds of infinity!

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday/lah-

[Marita]

Hi Kakuu,
Do these maths effect the Oneness of All Things?
I just found out that there are an infinite amount of Infinities. How amazing.
Sat/lah

Bows

[Kokuu]

Hi Kakuu,
Do these maths effect the Oneness of All Things?
I just found out that there are an infinite amount of Infinities. How amazing.
Sat/lah

Bows

Many infinities but just one Oneness or Wholeness!

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday/lah-

[Marita]

Thanks, Kakuu.
smile

[Onki]

Hi, I practice on a cushy couch. I have arthritis and PTSD, and have been depressed leading to despair.

But when I'm able, I just let things be and watch my self-talk.

Lately my favorite thought is: What is a fraction of Infinity?...

Cushy couch, Infinity, fraction of

Bows,
Marita
sat, lah

Hi Marita!

I too practice on a cushy couch!

Watching your Self Talk is good practice as well. It can be difficult to watch what your mind says and not cling to it.

Simply watch.

I’m sorry you are depressed. Remember, you are among friends. .

Gasshō,

On

[Marita]

Thank you, Onki.
What you said was so " on key" for me.
Gassho

[nonexistent]

Hello everyone.

I experience chronic back pain, and recently it has been very bad. This affects my mood and activities. Seeing doctors has not been fruitful.

The only way I have found I can sit comfortably to practice is in my bed with a pillow against the headboard, with full back support.

I haven't been practicing as much as I usually do, as I have found it difficult with the pain being so noticeable. However, I think I should be practicing more!

[Marita]

Hi N.E.,
Twice I had to sit still for over 9 hours due to severe shoulder pain. I focused on the pain. I was just sitting, because i was unable to put a shirt or coat on.
I think that could pass for just sitting. although it lacked proper intention.
I also lay down sometimes when zenning.
I was able to get a shoulder replacement. Now I need 2 knees.
Sat Lah
Bows

[Kokuu]

Hello everyone.

I experience chronic back pain, and recently it has been very bad. This affects my mood and activities. Seeing doctors has not been fruitful.

The only way I have found I can sit comfortably to practice is in my bed with a pillow against the headboard, with full back support.

I haven't been practicing as much as I usually do, as I have found it difficult with the pain being so noticeable. However, I think I should be practicing more!

HI NE

I find that pain can be really draining and it can be hard to sit when feeling like that. Sometimes I just have to give in to the reality of the pain and heaviness rather than trying to do something. Practice can take many forms and there are no shoulds.

I am glad you have found a way to at least sit comfortably. At some point, whatever works is good!

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday/lah-