Poll of the Day > I'm envious of people who find sitting cross-legged COMFORTABLE.

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I've always found that sitting cross-legged hurts like hell.
I remember in school when we had to sit cross-legged at assemblies and all that it was always uncomfortable AF. How the fuck does everyone do it?
I want to learn to meditate but first I have to learn to sit cross legged. I guess I'll need to do tons of stretching if I want that. -___-
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Not sure, I used to always be fine with it but nowadays can't for too long.

One day after a really long assembly (was about 2 hours, due to special occasion + normal stuff) my whole right leg had fallen asleep. Kept falling whenever I tried standing and must have somehow landed/twisted my foot in a bad way, once the numbness left I felt really sore and sick.
Of course, people around laughed when I kept failing, but I'd have thought it funny too so whatever.

Luckily that was the last year I needed to sit cross legged, because the Year 12s (ages 17-18) were allowed to bring chairs.
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It doesn't hurt me but being lanky I prefer not to sit crossed legged.

Ferarri619 posted...

I want to learn to meditate but first I have to learn to sit cross legged.

On that note all that matters is you're comfortable to the point where you can escape reality.
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It has to do with your flexibility I believe

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Metalsonic66 posted...

It has to do with your flexibility I believe

Yeah...I think I'm gonna start stretching my legs at least twice per day.
Pretty sure my muscles are very out of shape and they always have been. Going way back to elementary gym class I didn't stretch nearly enough.
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I sit like it on chairs. Half lotus FTW

I like crossing my legs. Feels kinda nice for some reason.
I guess thats why women like to do it as well.
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If I sit in a chair too long my back hurts and can go out.

The only solution I have found is to sit CROSS LEGGED on a chair (or the floor) and for some unknown reason this solves the problem.

I basically have to sit cross legged or I hurt myself.
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So, I've already noticed this stretching thing can make me feel more way comfortable.
After doing a few stretches to my thighs and legs I watched anime in my chair without having to change position for like 2 hours.
Wow, this quality of life thing I never even noticed all these years.
I wonder how things can be if I do this every day for about a month?
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Ferarri619 posted...

I want to learn to meditate but first I have to learn to sit cross legged.

Meditation is easy. It takes concentration but its but no means a difficult practice.
And position isnt too important. You could meditate sitting up in a chair or on the edge of your bed.
Dont be discouraged.

And if you do start practicing meditation, remember that the idea is not to let your mind wander, and it will. A lot. Probably every few seconds your thoughts will start to drift, thats okay, just bring them back to the front of your mind

This is how I concentrate while meditating: try to focus on your breath. Only your breath. Focus on the way it sounds. The way it feels. Bring your mind back from wandering. Focus on your body. How does is feel? Aches or pains? Sudden itches? Thats okay. Ignore them if you can. Bring your mind back. Become very aware of your body position, how much pressure is on your butt from sitting. Or perhaps your feet. Or your legs. Youre analyzing your body on an internal level.
Focus on your environment for a moment. Are you warm or cold? Do you feel a draft? A breeze perhaps? How quiet is around you? Even if you thought it was quiet a moment ago how quiet is it really? Can you hear any signs of other people? Other animals?
Are there any mechanical sounds in background? Like a fan blowing or your refrigerator engine? Bring your mind back, dont let it wander.
Now youve analyzed your body, and youve analyzed your environment. Time to analyze your mind itself.
Whats troubling you? Lets start small. Lets focus only on today. Did something happen today that troubles you? What could you have done differently, if anything, if a similar situation were to present itself again? How can you handle the situation better? Bring your mind back to you. Only focus on today. Playback your day. Focus on the good and bad alike. Maybe it was mostly a good day. We could all use more of those.
If it was a bad day, what can you learn from it? Theres always something to learn. How to handle the situation better. Maybe keep your cool. Or control untamed emotions. Maybe you didnt know what to say or do, think about what you can do to prevent that in the future.
Keep bringing your mind back. Dont let it wander and think about random things like did you feed the cat, or will your friend do that thing. Or how funny that joke was. Its gonna try to wander, just bring it back often. As soon as you catch it.

Lastly I like to think of something in my life that truly makes me happy. And just focus on that for a few moments.
And thats about it! Congrats you know how to meditate :)

Sorry for the long post. I got really into it.
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I like to sit cross legged because my balls are so big.

But seriously, I do prefer to sit cross legged but my legs go numb if I sit like that for too long.
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ZBug_ posted...

Sorry for the long post. I got really into it.

THANK YOU. I saved your post on my discord server if you don't mind. Will be using in the future :D
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Glad I could genuinely help :)
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Criss cross Apple sauce, you mean?
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EvilMegas posted...

Criss cross Apple sauce, you mean?

Youre just trying to get a reaction out of Arv, arent you?
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Its because you have balls which really makes me wonder about our super awesome PM.
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