Why was my mouth opened when I was doing meditation?
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That's because you were not meditating. I suspect you were relaxing and trying to get yourself into a different "level" of consciousness. Meditation isn't like that. Meditation is awareness (one-pointedness of the mind). You can achieve meditation even by attentively drawing a straight line. I achieved that before but that particular awareness only last less than a quarter of a second, after I realize such awareness. But that ultra-short experience was wonderful. I finally know what's the true feeling of total awareness and peace.\nYou have to be clear of what exactly is meditation. The "devil" (maybe some demons or imps) may be involved, so you might wanna meditate in temple or places like that. But I can tell you, last time I "meditate" and achieve the feel I mentioned right at home in my room, while drawing.
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It looks like it's just a reflex. No one really knows why it happens (and it turns out that there are SOME people who are able to hold their eyes open.)
726244
i am taking this question seriously, although it seems some have not. when i pray at night or in church my eyes are closed. i even go so far as plugging my ears. it's just a matter or focusing on God and your conversation with Him. there are times throughout the day when I say quick little prays of thanks or something, and i don't always close my eyes then. it's not a matter of whether it is commanded. in this case it is what works best for you and ensures your mind ad spirit is focused on the task at hand!
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when you exhale as you hit you put more energy into it.  that is the sound it makes through the mouth guard.
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It might be the lack of thought prior to engaging ones mouth followed by the reflection of what was just actually said.  THINK FIRST!!!
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they are more close than people realise but usually meditation is self induced ,and hypnosis ,usually external,\nbut the meditation affect is very close to hypnosis especially when proctised under a guru with monotonous repetitive sounds\npeople uasually self hypnotise with out realising it as a survival /coping mechanism\nohhmmmm \nthink nothing\nohmmmm feel your breath \nfeeling sleepy ohmmmm
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There are a great many.  For example, if you are angry or upset, and you learn to meditate to calm yourself, you will find your breathing and heart rate can be brought down to normal by an act of will.  You decide that what you are going to do is calm yourself, and you do so.\n\nOr if you have been feeling confused or overwhelmed, any negative feeling at all, really, meditation can help center you so that you can deal with the problems you face with calm deliberation.  Meditation is not itself deliberation, but the ability to gain sufficient control over yourself that you can then deliberate on the facts and circumstances, and make your choices with wisdom.\n\nDon't be afraid of the word "wisdom."  It's not the exclusive property of the old man with a long beard.  It starts building up from the time you are young, and there's no time like the present to get yourself a little more.  \n\nMy mother, a Methodist Sunday school teacher, said that prayer is talking to God, and meditation is listening to God.  I'm no Methodist, nor even a Christian, but that's a pretty good definition in my book.  You don't have to be able to assume the lotus position; just sit up straight, close your eyes, and be at peace within yourself.  Listen.
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Mantra Meditation. I have been practicing for 15 years and now I am able to focus on the sounds for about one hour straight. My mind is much sharper than it used to be.
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Most likey, you used to breath through your nose and now you breath through your mouth.  Have you had a cold recently?  Allergies?  Your nose might be stuffed up, causing you to breath through your mouth.
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any mantra used in meditation will increase your mental acuity\nI wouldn't discount it but I wouldn't guaranty it either why not use the telephone or write it's less insulting and leaves less room for confusion
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Everybody will react differently. Are you sure its from the session or is it just a coincidence? It doesn't mean anything, just that your body was really tired and drained after the session.
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Meditation is not just relaxing, rather it is trying to develop a highly concentrated and clear state of mind which one can use for clear analysis, and which can be blissful to be in. \nOnce we have reached this very advanced state of mind, we can learn what we want very quickly, including transforming our mind and developing deep wisdom and insight. Not only our conscious thoughts can be brought under control, also our emotions and unconsciousness, as they are all based on concepts which can be changed.\nIn meditation, we try to develop wisdom, learn to observe our own mind, decrease negative mind states and develop positive mind states. To develop wisdom and insight, we need a calm, clear and concentrated mind. To observe our own mind, we need to develop a kind of inner "spy" - a part of our attention that checks our state of mind. To decrease negative mind states we need to understand where they come from and transform them into positive energy with the wisdom developed from observing our own mind. To develop positive mind states, we need to focus away from selfishness and again develop wisdom by observing our own mind. \nIn order to find the right state of mind for meditation, we need concentration instead of being scattered, and clarity of mind instead of dullness. We need to observe our own thoughts and mind states instead of getting lost in emotions or becoming prejudiced. We need to be honest towards ourselves instead of fooling ourselves and walk away from unpleasant problems. Furthermore, we need to be patient (one does not become a meditation master over night), generate self-acceptance, confidence and enthusiasm to make the mind peaceful. \nAll these factors need to be in balance: we need to be somewhat relaxed as well as concentrated, we need to avoid both sleepiness and excitement.
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you're probably stressed, or just preoccupied. is your mind crowded? There's nothing wrong with you. I find that i cannot concentrate when i'm bored . You just need to think about it. If you want to know, meditation really helps a person focus and concentrate.
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This is common, and has happened to me as a vocal student before , a FEW times, when I was not supporting correctly! Always remember to speak AND sing from the diaphragm area.
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why do people open their mouth when putting on mascara?
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I wouldnt get too worked up, as its probably nothing.  My guess is that either you bit your tongue in your sleep last night or you have a swollen tastebud, neither of which are harmful and will go away on their own.
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I used to teach yoga some years ago. And a person reported to me that she stopped taking her anti-anxiety pills. When she started doing some breathing exercises. Then after three month she told the doctor, he told her, that he knew about this. Then she asked him why he did not tell her. He had no answer.\nI think that doctors could not make money if they just told people about breathing.\nAnyway, you are welcome to write to me at Taboobuster@yahoo.ca if you feel like