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Prince Harry recommends meditation

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maddyone Fri 04-Feb-22 11:33:07

It was reported on The Jeremy Vine show this morning that Prince Harry has suffered from ‘burn out’ and he finds meditation was/is helpful with this. He has recommended everyone to meditate every day.
Do you meditate? Every day? Is it helpful?

EllanVannin Fri 04-Feb-22 11:35:31

I wonder what his understanding of " burn out " means or entails.

Elizabeth27 Fri 04-Feb-22 11:36:41

I meditate and would recommend it as do most people that do. Is it relevant that Harry has recommended it?

allsortsofbags Fri 04-Feb-22 11:39:02

I'm sure the mums at the food bank will find his recommendation very helpful

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 04-Feb-22 11:42:38

I have never meditated. Poor Harry with his stressful life, the money worries. Burn out my a*se.

lemsip Fri 04-Feb-22 11:49:00

yes it's all over twitter ect and the news.

her's a short piece from him
Later, the Duke spoke about being taught 'lessons from the universe', saying: 'Life is about learning right? If you're in your 20s, your 30s, your 40s, and even your 50s and you think you've got it sorted then bad stuff is going to happen.

'But when bad things happen I think, "There's a lesson here, I'm being schooled by the universe, there is something for me to learn."

'Next time it happens, I'm going to be more resilient and can see a way around it to achieve the ultimate goal.'

lemsip Fri 04-Feb-22 11:50:52

this is what he said.
The world according to Prince Harry! The Duke of Sussex's tips for achieving 'mental fitness'
AIM FOR THE PINNACLE OF MENTAL FITNESS: 'Mental fitness is the pinnacle, it's what you're aiming for. The road towards that can be really bumpy... it's called inner "work" for a reason.'

Blossoming Fri 04-Feb-22 11:54:47

He’s not wrong.

nanna8 Fri 04-Feb-22 11:56:33

What a doofus. Not someone to set an example.

Urmstongran Fri 04-Feb-22 11:57:04

I suppose he means well. He has had mental health issues. I think though he’s ‘rudderless’. Instead of navel gazing I think he needs a proper job of sorts (not for the money, obv) but he needs a purpose - every day. I think that would do him good. Perhaps working with others less fortunate than himself materially? That said, the great loss for him of his mother at such a young age, with the world’s eyes upon him at her funeral must have taken its toll. That, sadly, is what he has to bear and be troubled by in the wee small hours. I cannot imagine his pain.

GrannyGravy13 Fri 04-Feb-22 12:00:44

I meditate, it has been an extremely useful coping mechanism over the years.

I got it down to a fine art when waiting in the school car park, if youngest was asleep in car seat I would switch off for 10 minutes meditation, a break from my work me before switching to Mum mode

bevisp1 Fri 04-Feb-22 12:01:10

Meditation, Pilates, yoga etc may help some people but there is also power in prayer..

GrannyGravy13 Fri 04-Feb-22 12:01:33

Good post Urms

nadateturbe Fri 04-Feb-22 12:05:06

To answer the question. He's right. Meditation is one of the most helpful things in my life. I should do it every day. When I'm feeling good I sometimes forget.

GrannySquare Fri 04-Feb-22 12:06:35

‘… even your 50s .’

So gracious to consider the old people.
Ageist git!

Zoejory Fri 04-Feb-22 12:09:08

I tried meditation but my brain clearly isn't the meditating type.

If it works for some though, that's great .

Anniebach Fri 04-Feb-22 12:09:20

So if you are content with life in your 50’s beware , something is going to bugger it up.

trisher Fri 04-Feb-22 12:12:24

Meditation is always good whoever recommends it. I don't do it often enough. As far as Harry is concerned he was raised in a completely different manner. The influence of his mother (who might have been a bit alternative) disappeared suddenly from his life and left him with a family that believes in the stiff upper lip, duty and protecting the bloodline. Now he's discovered alternative therapies, like most converts he's gone completely over the top. He just needs time to absorb things properly.

Urmstongran Fri 04-Feb-22 12:40:55

Good point trisher.

tidyskatemum Fri 04-Feb-22 13:19:31

He was also doing a sales pitch for BetterUp, where he happens to be Chief Impact Officer, whatever that is. He wants everyone to have access to a BetterUp coach - currently $279 a month. Some people, when they actually have money, have other things to spend it on, like food and heating.

Namsnanny Fri 04-Feb-22 13:23:18

Hit the nail on the head tidyskatemum
Always follow the money.

merlotgran Fri 04-Feb-22 13:23:45

Shame he’s bonkers.

Luckygirl3 Fri 04-Feb-22 13:23:58

Anyone born into that weird dysfunctional family would probably find meditation helpful.

Luckygirl3 Fri 04-Feb-22 13:25:10

Pity Andrew chose fornication rather than meditation.

Anniebach Fri 04-Feb-22 13:41:25

He walked away from the ‘Heads Together’ charity ,