As I was participating in some very strenuous aerobic exercise recently, it occurred to me that some of what I experience during exercise has some similarities to what I've been experiencing during meditation. The similarity is being very aware of my body during exercise. The difference is that in the meditation I've been trying, after becoming aware of my body, I then move away from awareness of my body. It's kind of like trying to watch a "floater" in your eyeball. As soon as you look at it, it's gone.
On a related note, I read somewhere that one of attractions of "extreme sports" is that they force the participant to live completely "in the moment" since their very life hangs in the balance if they don't.
I know of several JWs who are "religious" in their exercise regimen. They are adamant in making sure it is part of their regular routine. Do you think that these folks are at least reaping some benefits of quasi-meditation without even realizing it? Or is it just the endorphin release and that's it?
Open Mind