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[strayswordsman]

Meditation is simple, and starts with the breath. Gotta sit upright somewhere comfortable, with a straight back, relax, and then s'all about focusing on the rhythm of breathing. The mind may be distracted and go here n' there, but always come back round to that steady in...and out...n' the hearbeat just behind. Eventually everything else gets

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[ishikawa_juusan]

It is incredible, the transcendent calm one can achieve breathing from one's hara, unleashing the strength at the core of their being. It places all into perspective.

[strayswordsman]

Yeah. That's it, exactly. Calm, but focused.

Don't know what my crew has against it, no one else seems to want to try.

[ishikawa_juusan]

It is unfortunate that many doubt the benefits of deep, mindful breathing and never tap into the limitless potential of the mind.

[strayswordsman]

Heh. Guess a lot of people are just too hyper to see how sitting still for so long could do 'em good.

[justicereigns]

And that actually works for you?

[strayswordsman]

...Yes. Why would I be posting about it if it didn't work? You've never tried?

[justicereigns]

I have. It doesn't do shit for me.

[strayswordsman]

Huh. That sucks. Maybe you're doing it wrong.

[cynical_sword]

Guess you're not so much of an idiot as I assumed.

Often people don't mediate.

[strayswordsman]

Hah. Thanks so much. My sensei taught me right, I guess.

Which is a shame. 'Specially since everyone's minds seem to run in circles so much of the time.

[cynical_sword]

It's a little shaky but che, guess I shouldn't of expected perfection.

Tch, too true.

[strayswordsman]

...What's shaky.

[serving_love]

Mind all clear and shit now?

[strayswordsman]

...Yeah, I think. Took a...while, but.

[serving_love]

Must be nice.

[strayswordsman]

...Meditating doesn't solve anything, just lets you look at things more clearly.

[inyourf_ace]

I do a trick like that. But you know... with fire.

[strayswordsman]

No shit? Whaddaya mean?

[inyourf_ace]

Well to concentrate. You hold up a finger and you just keep one little flame hovering kind of on the top of it. It's a control exercise more than meditation but it helps because you have to not get lost in it and it's really tempting to just spread the fire.

REALLY tempting.

[strayswordsman]

Huh. Interesting use of your power...Guess there's more to being logia than I thought.