When I meditate, for real, I turn my computers off.
While I'm on retreat, I don't bring any screens--I keep my cell phone off for the entire retreat save for times when I need to call my wife.
Or the one time, Jeffrey asked me to turn on my phone to make a video. That reminds me: I'd like to make some videos next time there is a retreat for other people. I guess I'll have to actually think up some questions, they are almost always answered here...
I happen to have a lot of video equipment, and I have recorded previous retreat discussions; however, my last computer was so outdated that it made editing videos painful. Add to that my health having declined since 2010, I just could not get to editing any more videos.
Now, that a kind supporter of the GWV has sent me an newer, and more powerful, laptop; and my health is steadily improving; then I plan to get started on shooting and editing new videos on a regular basis. So, it would be good to have you, and others here participate in video production for the GWV.
Anyway, while I avoid computers while meditating, my job requires me to sit in front of a computer all day.
I had made a meditation dot on a post-it before to use as a focus (so I don't look like I'm sleeping at my desk). Also, I try to sit up straight and be mindful when programming (my job).
Any other suggestions?
I find it really distracting at times.
I used to work in a lab where I'd make solutions and the like, and mindfulness was easy b/c there was no distraction close by. I could keep a strict watch on my thoughts, and I had much bliss despite the mindless job.
I have found over the years at my focus has waned. I'm pretty ADD on the computer, and it's hard to focus on my dot let alone keep it together for 8 hours.
Thus, I'm open to any suggestions from people in a similar predicament.
Much gratitude to all.
May you be enlightened (if you aren't all ready).
These are good ideas. I found,. while engaged in my various technical fields, that just taking a lunch break for a quick lunch followed by a meditation session for the remainder, helped me to be focused throughout the day.
I also found that when I was not engaged in problem solving, I could keep my mind still.
When I am engaged in problem solving, then I attend to the problem with concentration. When the problem is solved, then I keep my mind still.
I found also it helped to keep my mind still if I went into my meditation room immediately upon arriving home, and after saying "hello, I love you." to everyone there. I then would lie down in meditation and relax deeply.
Perhaps these suggestions will help.
