J.cole is pretty a pretty self-aware dude. When you have these uncontrollable thoughts. Meditation helps you examine those thoughts. It's also been proven to help with anxiety and depression. That's what occurs from those unwanted thoughts. People should try it before smoking weed to help clear your thoughts.
Xeyuuk-YT the way i understand it, the Bible is learning about God. Meditation is when you go inward and deeply and attentively listen to your heart/soul. And God speaks to us through our hearts/souls.
Not to be disrespectful but she didn’t know the difference between praying and meditation. J cole was dropping hints trying to tell her they are quite different because they are.
John Peaches John Peaches true...I think me and J cole and a handful of others have the same definition and that’s why I kinda understood what he was trying to say when he said he keeps meditation and prayer separate. But no disrespect intended, it’s whatever floats your boat. 😊
KaiLa Soul Well I guess it depends on how you look at it. I won’t deny that there could be connections between the two but then again that depends on what your religion is. My definition comes from more Zen roots of meditation, which is not a religion but more of a practice. As a guy that has attended the Kingdom Hall once every week for most his child hood, you can see why I see them as very different. I didn’t have an Awakening till about a year ago that shook the life out of me. It then made me realize how powerful the mind was and that most of the negativity and despair we experience, are caused by our own selves and Enlightenment is very real. To sum it up, all I’m trying to say is. When i hear pray, I think of someone seeking a higher power and when I think meditate, I’m trying to connect to my higher self.
I see it as entering the state of no-thought. You don’t have to sit with your eyes closed to enter this state. You could have a skill / discipline that you are cultivating and find yourself in this state as well. But the point, if there is one, is to not be ruled by your mind’s chatter. Be present because life’s a gift.
@@porothashawarma2339 you'd feel incomplete knowing you took a fraction of your normal dose, while not experiencing a sober meditation... why mix a cure with a poison? Think about it.
Dillon Kratzsch Genesis 24: He went out to the field one evening to meditate, and as he looked up, he saw camels approaching. Psalm 1:2 - but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. --- I easily could name about 18 other verses that have to do with meditation that pertain to GOD. Meditation is to be in silence. Get your learn up son.
People don't understand that all meditating is, is noticing your thoughts and regaining control. Overtime your mind becomes more disciplined to allow you to feel how you want and let go of what was difficult thoughts.
you’re the only one who explained it right pretty much. people are trying to connect it to god when it literally has nothing to do with god. it’s just recognizing thoughts and observing them
I'm so glad he shares this knowledge on such a large platform. He's a messenger as was Nipsey. Our people need to learn about and embrace meditation, Eastern medicine, survivalism, spirituality vs religion, plant based eating, alkaline lifestyle, self preservation, race preservation. Stay woke, stop letting the news & reality tv distract you from what's going on around you. 👊🏾
@@jesfiorini7875 yh same, didn't even notice that last one.. had to unlike simply due to that one bit 👎🏾 nothing wrong with pride and not listening to the old school self-hatred mentality of diluting/whitening/"advancing the race" but our DNA is strong, we ain't going anywhere my people dw, love whoever you love and don't let race be a determining factor.. let us preserve and spread love, openmindedness and knowledge xx
Vivienne Etoyce You can learn your unconscious to get back to the breath faster and in no time you’re sitting there for 40 minutes, almost no distraction from the thoughts. Check out The Mind Illuminated if you want to progress in meditation.
Great advice from J Cole something else i will add is don't go into meditation *trying* to do anything. Simply *be* with the present moment. Be with the sound or the silence.
highly recommend the book, The Mind Illuminated. It's the meditation bible that can take one all the way to Awakening -- it's the real deal. There's a sub, r/TheMindIlluminated on Reddit if you're curious. Also if you really want to peak down the rabbit hole, visit gudit. Meditation is legit.
This video just reminded me to bring it back. I went a span of about 3 years of meditating daily, and it was the best time of my life. I need to get back to that.... bring it back.
@@abja101 that's a shaming response meant to make you feel better. You understand him but want to gaslight him to make him seem wrong without applying effort in showing hes wrong, just stop it.
I love j cole even more for speaking about this topic. I meditate to calm me. I gain so much peace & clarity from it even if my mind drifts. I pray after, but more so from a gratitude stance when speaking to God. It’s important to speak in the present tense and just say thank you for what you have presently and in advance
When meditating it's like a brain dump, so emotions and trauma dont stack up and make you feel yucky. When you take time to meditate you refresh your brain. It makes the days yummier.🦋
Kaki prayer is like your looking for help or saying thanks, meditation is giving your self peace and awareness and calming yourself down. Easiest way to explain it. My form of mediation is cold showers
I figured Cole meditates. The dude has that way about it. Like if he's the best rapper rn. Also prayer and meditation are completely different. She'll get it.
98% of my thoughts ain't even MY THOUGHTS .💯💯 Damn I feel that .Its good to unplug from social media etc for a while .Clear your mind and do things because it's what YOU want to do not because it was unconsciously planted in your head .
I love this video so much. I meditate myself and I notice so much and gain so many benefits. To catch yourself at all when you’re getting sidetracked is a blessing. Be grateful that you catch yourself. I have a whole video on meditation if you guys want to check it out it’s on my channel. Hope everyone has an amazing day ❤️
Prayer is a funny thing, when you calm yourself and cognitively ask for guidance and put your goals first it'll make you actively think about your future anyways and push you to be better.
You don’t meditate when you are anxious, your mind is like taming a horse, you don’t try and pull the rope in when the horse is freaking out, you pull the rope in when the horse is the most relaxed
Meditation an hour a day will unlock ones full potential, manifestation/ miracles && open the doors for psychic phenomena...Be and see the happy version of yourself...we must all wake up 🤯
J. Cole wanna wake up so bad. I wanna have a conversation with him. If that could be arranged him and I could definitely enjoy an enlightening evening where we share our souls to understand our mind's
highly recommend the book, The Mind Illuminated. It's the meditation bible that can take one all the way to Awakening -- it's the real deal. There's a sub, r/TheMindIlluminated on Reddit if you're curious. Also if you really want to peak down the rabbit hole, visit gudit. Meditation is legit.
Yes Lord, this man is living his dreams and still remains humble and a student. So thankful he is putting music and his creative energy out for us to enjoy and reflect on. Bless you!!
I'm glad he stated that Prayer and Meditation are different because they are. She wasn't grasping that though. Lol This is why I like Cole, he's self-aware.
Sound advice on meditation. It's good to meditate on the word of God, and the mercy He has on us, by sending His Son to die for us.. Jesus. Psalms19:14-Let the words of my mouth, and the MEDITATION of my heart, be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my strength my redeemer. Psalm104:34-My MEDITATION of him shall be sweet, I will be glad in the LORD. Psalm63:6- When I remember You upon my bed, and MEDITATE on ou in the night watches.
Meditation is a game changer, it starts with quieting the mind but then u connect to your higher consciousness which allows u to be one with source (god) not seperate. There is no wrong way to do it. You just start ans watch the change. It helped me with anxiety and overthinking but Ive gained so much more. Thank you for this because its inspiring our culture that needs a better way to connect to themselves. Prayer is great but meditation is the connection to self...
I love his honesty and I can so relate to him saying he meditates when there’s anxiety but wishes to be more disciplined about it❤️ I also love how gently he explains the difference between prayer and meditation. ❤️
God bless you both for this interview. I cried in gratitude watching it cause it resonated so much with me. It's refreshing and beautiful interview. Thank you for being honest and sharing light.🤗🧚🏿♀️
Very well said. Prayer is thinking and asking. Meditation is being still and observing your thoughts as you work on bringing your attention to the still moment.
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Jesus Christ loves you and died for your sins that you may have everlasting life through His blood, He can heal you if you let Him. Give Him an chance and time, He died for you so live for Him. Ask Him humbly and sincere and wait for His answer. Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3 KJV If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15 KJV- Jesus
Yea meditating brings all your awareness to the present moment, aka reality. gets your thoughts out of trying to analyze and fix the past and out of trying to predict the future... and then life hits different bro, you see it for what it is Edit: just let it all *be*
I live in the moment, and that moment transforms my life. I am solely responsible for the choices I make in my life because I am eager to learn the lessons that life gives me, I am living a life of design and purpose rather than a life of reaction
highly recommend the book, The Mind Illuminated. It's the meditation bible that can take one all the way to Awakening -- it's the real deal. There's a sub, r/TheMindIlluminated on Reddit if you're curious. Also if you really want to peak down the rabbit hole, visit gudit. Meditation is legit.
Cole actually has a song out where in one of his verses he talks about how media puts thoughts in your brain. Sadly I can't recall the verse or song :(
J cole ain’t from no hood LOL and he clearly has had an out of body experience and is now more in tune with his spiritual path something you clearly kno nothing about
I'm a teacher trying to get my students to learn how to embrace mindful moments. Thank you so much. We need more messages we can share with found people. Much Respect!💛
WOW. For years I’ve been trying on and off to meditate. My mind be so busy I can’t seem to get it. Even with having several people explain but see JCole talks more slow at a regular understandable speed to where I can interpret everything he’s saying. And in such a short amount of time I feel more confident/comfortable trying to meditate with a busy or anxiety
