Quote from: Stookie on July 29, 2006, 22:33:09For myself, I see now that I was always trying to mentally absorb my surroundings (unintentionally). When I focused outwards like that, I became very self-conscious of all these other "energies" around me, making me very uncomfortable. This changed after starting daily meditation practice. I began to feel like I could choose what to absorb in my surroundings and still stay centered within myself. Self-consciousness was replaced with self-confidence.
I think I will try some meditation. Did you use any particular method? Or just focusing on and counting the breath?
Thanks for the reply.