David Boyle
David Boyle
4 Years 294 days - Time Out
4 Years 294 days - Time Out
4 Years 294 days - Time Out
Wednesday 6th March 2024
David Boyle shares his chaotic yet hilarious journey into meditation after quitting alcohol. Can you handle the mental mayhem?
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Episode Overview
- Meditation can initially feel chaotic and overwhelming.
- Persisting through discomfort can lead to moments of calm.
- Early morning meditation poses its own set of challenges.
- Reflecting on past experiences helps in understanding progress.
- Commitment to long-term practice is key to reaping benefits.
If you can sit with it long enough and it's very difficult to sit with that chaos... it does start to calm down.
David Boyle is back with another episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', and this time he's diving into the world of meditation. Boyle's journey from a boozy past to a sober present is filled with raw honesty and a dash of humour. In this episode, he shares his recent struggle with getting up at 6:20 AM to meditate, despite feeling absolutely wrecked from lack of sleep.
Boyle’s candid narration about his chaotic mind and the difficulty of silencing the mental noise is both relatable and entertaining. He hilariously describes the constant loop of Cat Stevens' 'Moonshadow' in his head and the voices that seem to never shut up. Boyle’s experience highlights the initial chaos one faces when starting meditation. He paints a vivid picture of stumbling around half-asleep, trying to get his mind to cooperate.
Despite the mess, he emphasises the importance of pushing through the discomfort. Boyle explains that if you can sit with the chaos long enough, it starts to calm down, even if just for a few minutes. Reflecting on his past experiences, Boyle notes that meditation has brought him a sense of calm and patience that he didn't have before.
He admits that while he's still not great at it, he's committed to sticking with it because he can already feel the benefits. His story is a testament to the power of persistence and the long-term gains of meditation. Boyle’s unfiltered take on meditation is refreshing and motivating. If you’re looking for a real, no-nonsense perspective on sobriety and mindfulness, this episode is a must-listen.
It’s a reminder that even in the midst of chaos, there’s potential for calm and clarity. Ready to find out what happens when you sit with your thoughts? Tune in and see if you can handle the mental mayhem!