So I'm going to a meditation group

[clyrc]

In January of this year, I was feeling awful both mentally and physically. I decided to do whatever I could to feel better, so I went to the doctor and told her about my symptoms, and then I started a diet and exercise program. The doctor also referred me to the psychologist who works on the campus where I live. I made an appointment to see the psychologist, and when I went to talk to her, she suggested that I join her meditation group. So I did. The psychologist is a really nice lady, and I am enjoying the time before and after the meditations talking to the other women in the group. The problem is this, though- the other women and the psychologist all seem to be true believers in things like spirit guides, channeling positive energy and sending it out to others, practicing self healing, etc. I don't wish to be disrespectful of their beliefs, but I can't think of all that stuff as serious. I do believe that learning to make myself relax is helpful, and I do feel better after meeting with the group, but beyond that I'm pretty skeptical. I can follow the visualizations easier than anyone else there, it seems, but I tend to think about the result as a response to letting my imagination take off. For example, we did a meditation to find our spirit guides, both animal and human, and I had no problem visualizing them. While I was laughing at what my own brain produced, everyone else took it much more seriously. It is just another way I feel out of sync with those around me, and while I should be used to that by now, in a way it still sucks.

On the positive side, though, due to the diet and exercise, I've lost 22 pounds since the second week in January. That's quite a bit more than my goal, so I am very pleased. I do feel much better, so I'm going to continue doing what I'm doing.

[annabanana]

1. So.. for whatever reason, it's working, right?

Ours is not to reason why. . etc etc.
I suspect I'd react much the same way as you. All that "other stuff" seems like a need to explain why the stuff works. Let sleeping dogs lie, I say. . .

[clyrc]

2. I almost blurted out "I'm more of an evidence person" yesterday

I didn't because I noticed the confused faces when I admitted that I wasn't very spiritual. But the fact that I do feel better and happier means something is working, so I am going to keep going.