# Latest **URL:** https://club.fitmind.org/latest.md?page=1 [Latest](https://club.fitmind.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://club.fitmind.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://club.fitmind.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [New Book! Autograph?](https://club.fitmind.org/t/new-book-autograph/103)
**Author:** [@Julius](https://club.fitmind.org/u/Julius)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/new-book-autograph/103 "2026-04-17T16:48:36Z")
Hi FitMind, I just received an email of your first book! I would be honored to buy a copy but want to know how I can get an autograph copy from Liam McClintock? It’s silly I know but after hearing his voice throughout … --- ## [Spirit Animals! Totem Animals! Do they matter?](https://club.fitmind.org/t/spirit-animals-totem-animals-do-they-matter/106)
**Author:** [@Julius](https://club.fitmind.org/u/Julius)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 5:56am UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/spirit-animals-totem-animals-do-they-matter/106 "2026-04-14T05:56:52Z")
I wonder if there is any connection of mindfulness or meditation to our practice? From what I gather, it would seem that to find these animals you need to mediate or be mindful of their existence. The conflict I see is p… --- ## [That slightly off feeling after a really solid sit](https://club.fitmind.org/t/that-slightly-off-feeling-after-a-really-solid-sit/119)
**Author:** [@SarahM](https://club.fitmind.org/u/SarahM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/that-slightly-off-feeling-after-a-really-solid-sit/119 "2026-04-13T18:30:14Z")
hi again, it’s been a minute since I’ve been on here. I’ve been noticing something I don’t hear talked about much. after certain sits where everything feels really steady and clear, there’s this odd shift afterward. lik… --- ## [Does meditation change how fast you walk?](https://club.fitmind.org/t/does-meditation-change-how-fast-you-walk/101)
**Author:** [@TomBrach](https://club.fitmind.org/u/TomBrach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/does-meditation-change-how-fast-you-walk/101 "2026-04-13T16:59:11Z")
This might sound like a strange observation, but I’ve noticed my walking pace has slowed down over the past year or so. Not in a huge way, I still get where I’m going, but there’s less of that constant forward lean, lik… --- ## [New Podcast Episode: The Future of Meditation — AI, Neurofeedback, and VR](https://club.fitmind.org/t/new-podcast-episode-the-future-of-meditation-ai-neurofeedback-and-vr/108)
**Author:** [@admin](https://club.fitmind.org/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/new-podcast-episode-the-future-of-meditation-ai-neurofeedback-and-vr/108 "2026-04-10T17:14:13Z")
Meditation is evolving in a way that feels both exciting and a little uncertain. In this new episode of The FitMind Podcast, Steve Haberlin, PhD explores what happens when traditional meditation practices meet technolog… --- ## [Meditation during a massage](https://club.fitmind.org/t/meditation-during-a-massage/112)
**Author:** [@MiraMind](https://club.fitmind.org/u/MiraMind)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/meditation-during-a-massage/112 "2026-04-10T14:31:57Z")
I had a massage today and noticed how easily attention settled compared to a typical sit. The body was already relaxed, so there was less effort involved in getting there. It made me think about how much of meditation d… --- ## [The mind’s intolerance for empty space](https://club.fitmind.org/t/the-mind-s-intolerance-for-empty-space/118)
**Author:** [@stillwater](https://club.fitmind.org/u/stillwater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/the-mind-s-intolerance-for-empty-space/118 "2026-04-10T14:26:22Z")
I’ve been noticing how quickly the mind moves to occupy any open space. A few seconds of nothing, and something steps in. Planning, replaying, reaching for a problem to solve. It happens fast enough that it almost feels… --- ## [Being mindful of affinity verses inclusion](https://club.fitmind.org/t/being-mindful-of-affinity-verses-inclusion/115)
**Author:** [@Julius](https://club.fitmind.org/u/Julius)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/being-mindful-of-affinity-verses-inclusion/115 "2026-04-03T16:14:15Z")
A disturbing thought that rips through my mindfulness practice recently is the self appointed authority that people do in gatherings. I written about it on my Substack. I brought it here in hopes to see if other people f… --- ## [How do you decide what to practice each day?](https://club.fitmind.org/t/how-do-you-decide-what-to-practice-each-day/49)
**Author:** [@laurence](https://club.fitmind.org/u/laurence)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 6:10am UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/how-do-you-decide-what-to-practice-each-day/49 "2026-03-31T06:10:35Z")
When you sit down to meditate, how do you decide what you’ll practice? I’m still experimenting with my routine. Some days I feel drawn to concentration, other days more open awareness. Do you choose based on mood, a long… --- ## [Transcendental Meditation course](https://club.fitmind.org/t/transcendental-meditation-course/88)
**Author:** [@Eleanor](https://club.fitmind.org/u/Eleanor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 3:12am UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/transcendental-meditation-course/88 "2026-03-30T03:12:40Z")
Hi, I have used FitMind for some time and have improved but still struggle to switch my mind off. I have enrolled in a Transcendental Meditation course and wondering what advice, comments etc anyone might have. Will it m… --- ## [🎉 Fit Mind Book Announcement](https://club.fitmind.org/t/fit-mind-book-announcement/104)
**Author:** [@admin](https://club.fitmind.org/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/fit-mind-book-announcement/104 "2026-03-27T16:51:39Z")
Hi everyone, We’re excited to share that Liam’s new book Fit Mind: 4 Steps to Lasting Bliss — Neuroscience and Meditation for Daily Life is now available for preorder. The book brings together neuroscience and meditati… --- ## [Weird distractions - sooo much saliva 😅](https://club.fitmind.org/t/weird-distractions-sooo-much-saliva/105)
**Author:** [@Svenjamin](https://club.fitmind.org/u/Svenjamin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 11:57pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/weird-distractions-sooo-much-saliva/105 "2026-03-22T23:57:23Z")
I have been doing the deeper meditation course and one thing I find is I can have my body still etc but I feel my body goes nuts into producing saliva and having to swallow what feels like every 10-15 seconds or itll fil… --- ## [Introductions: Meet the Community & Share Your Story](https://club.fitmind.org/t/introductions-meet-the-community-share-your-story/12)
**Author:** [@admin](https://club.fitmind.org/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 3:23am UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/introductions-meet-the-community-share-your-story/12 "2026-03-16T03:23:00Z")
Welcome to FitMind Club — we’re glad you’re here. This thread is a place to introduce yourself to the community. Whether you’re brand new to meditation or have been practicing for years, we’d love to hear from you. You … --- ## [Mindful Consequences For Art](https://club.fitmind.org/t/mindful-consequences-for-art/99)
**Author:** [@Julius](https://club.fitmind.org/u/Julius)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/mindful-consequences-for-art/99 "2026-03-06T21:43:12Z")
I’m curious of what anyone thinks of my recent Op-Ed. It’s framed in a letter to another artist that I never met. He was arrested for his actions and he claims it was all for art. But for an artist of color the outcome w… --- ## [When the breath feels artificial](https://club.fitmind.org/t/when-the-breath-feels-artificial/95)
**Author:** [@stillwater](https://club.fitmind.org/u/stillwater)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/when-the-breath-feels-artificial/95 "2026-03-06T21:17:13Z")
I’ve been noticing something a bit awkward in my practice lately. The moment I turn attention toward the breath, it starts to feel artificial. Not forced exactly, but altered. Like I’m no longer breathing the way I do w… --- ## [New Podcast Episode: Rites of Passage & the Wisdom in Collapse](https://club.fitmind.org/t/new-podcast-episode-rites-of-passage-the-wisdom-in-collapse/89)
**Author:** [@admin](https://club.fitmind.org/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/new-podcast-episode-rites-of-passage-the-wisdom-in-collapse/89 "2026-03-04T19:13:38Z")
We just released a new episode of The FitMind Podcast exploring rites of passage, maturation, and what it means to grow through periods of instability. In this conversation, Josh speaks with therapist and meditation tea… --- ## [When A Rebel Loves A Scholar In The Mirror](https://club.fitmind.org/t/when-a-rebel-loves-a-scholar-in-the-mirror/90)
**Author:** [@Julius](https://club.fitmind.org/u/Julius)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/when-a-rebel-loves-a-scholar-in-the-mirror/90 "2026-03-02T02:10:31Z")
This particular piece really spoke to me when I finished it. I feel it would be beneficial to discuss this on this platform. Anyone can read it– it’s completely free. Please follow if you can. I find my writing practice … --- ## [Mental Fitness with a Traumatic Brain Injury](https://club.fitmind.org/t/mental-fitness-with-a-traumatic-brain-injury/94)
**Author:** [@dave.v.86](https://club.fitmind.org/u/dave.v.86)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/mental-fitness-with-a-traumatic-brain-injury/94 "2026-02-27T18:57:53Z")
Wanted to share some of the things I’ve learned that have been helpful to me, that others might find useful as well. Living with a TBI brings lots of challenges, in particular a very short term memory, strong reactivity… --- ## [I want to meditate… so why don’t I?](https://club.fitmind.org/t/i-want-to-meditate-so-why-don-t-i/87)
**Author:** [@SarahM](https://club.fitmind.org/u/SarahM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/i-want-to-meditate-so-why-don-t-i/87 "2026-02-26T19:18:27Z")
okay, real question. why is it so hard to stick to a practice I genuinely want to do? I keep coming back to meditation. I know it helps. I like who I am when I’m consistent. and yet… I’ll fall off for a few days over th… --- ## [How do I know if I'm making progress?](https://club.fitmind.org/t/how-do-i-know-if-im-making-progress/77)
**Author:** [@stillwater](https://club.fitmind.org/u/stillwater)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/how-do-i-know-if-im-making-progress/77 "2026-02-17T14:03:37Z")
I keep coming back to this question, especially on days when practice feels flat. For a long time I assumed progress would show up as clearer states or longer stretches of calm. Lately it seems more subtle than that. Fe… --- ## [Driving + Food + Blasting Music = Car Accident](https://club.fitmind.org/t/driving-food-blasting-music-car-accident/85)
**Author:** [@Julius](https://club.fitmind.org/u/Julius)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/driving-food-blasting-music-car-accident/85 "2026-02-16T21:37:15Z")
Got in a car accident. Cop said I was making a legal U-Turn but instead of slowing down you sped up straight into the tree. I replied I simply don’t know –it all happened so quickly. That all happened last night, it conc… --- ## [Does meditation change what feels “important” to you?](https://club.fitmind.org/t/does-meditation-change-what-feels-important-to-you/84)
**Author:** [@TomBrach](https://club.fitmind.org/u/TomBrach)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/does-meditation-change-what-feels-important-to-you/84 "2026-02-15T19:37:37Z")
From what I understand, the brain is constantly tagging things as important or not important. That tagging seems to drive where attention goes, how strong emotions feel, and what sticks in memory. What I’ve noticed over… --- ## [What changes, if any, do you notice after meditating?](https://club.fitmind.org/t/what-changes-if-any-do-you-notice-after-meditating/52)
**Author:** [@MiraMind](https://club.fitmind.org/u/MiraMind)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/what-changes-if-any-do-you-notice-after-meditating/52 "2026-02-11T20:25:41Z")
I’ve been noticing that the effects of meditation don’t always show up when I expect them to. Sometimes I feel a shift right after a sit. Other times nothing seems different, but later in the day I realize I responded mo… --- ## [Is attention supposed to feel effortful?](https://club.fitmind.org/t/is-attention-supposed-to-feel-effortful/75)
**Author:** [@MiraMind](https://club.fitmind.org/u/MiraMind)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/is-attention-supposed-to-feel-effortful/75 "2026-02-07T22:34:42Z")
Something I’ve been noticing lately. Some days attention feels almost effortless, like awareness is just there. Other days it feels more muscular. Like I’m subtly “holding” the object of meditation rather than resting w… --- ## [Nodding off during meditation](https://club.fitmind.org/t/nodding-off-during-meditation/66)
**Author:** [@TomBrach](https://club.fitmind.org/u/TomBrach)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 5:12am UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/nodding-off-during-meditation/66 "2026-02-04T05:12:25Z")
I’ve been running into a pattern lately where I start nodding off during meditation. It doesn’t happen every time, but often enough that I’m noticing it more. I’m not sure if it’s actual fatigue, sitting too comfortably… --- ## [New Podcast Episode: The Science of Letting Go](https://club.fitmind.org/t/new-podcast-episode-the-science-of-letting-go/73)
**Author:** [@admin](https://club.fitmind.org/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/new-podcast-episode-the-science-of-letting-go/73 "2026-02-02T22:01:00Z")
We just released a new episode of The FitMind Podcast that goes deep on how meditation actually works in the brain. In this conversation, Josh welcomes PhD researcher Shawn Prest from Monash University to explore the me… --- ## [Symmetry during meditation](https://club.fitmind.org/t/symmetry-during-meditation/70)
**Author:** [@marcogent](https://club.fitmind.org/u/marcogent)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 11:13pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/symmetry-during-meditation/70 "2026-01-20T23:13:10Z")
Hello :folded\_hands: With practice, I’m becoming more sensitive to micro-sensations in my body and my perceptual space. For a while now, I’ve noticed a more evident asymmetry on the right side (a feeling of density or … --- ## [Is it normal to take time to come back after meditation?](https://club.fitmind.org/t/is-it-normal-to-take-time-to-come-back-after-meditation/71)
**Author:** [@Lizeth](https://club.fitmind.org/u/Lizeth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/is-it-normal-to-take-time-to-come-back-after-meditation/71 "2026-01-19T19:28:47Z")
Hello community, this is the first time in my life that I am doing meditation and I am following the training of FitMind. I am 40 years old and So far I have been doing this for 12 days consecutives and it is a bit scary… --- ## [What’s one mental fitness tip that’s helped you?](https://club.fitmind.org/t/what-s-one-mental-fitness-tip-that-s-helped-you/25)
**Author:** [@admin](https://club.fitmind.org/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/what-s-one-mental-fitness-tip-that-s-helped-you/25 "2026-01-15T20:16:44Z")
Let’s build a list of short and practical mental fitness tips—small things that have worked for you and might inspire others to give them a try. Whether it’s a helpful daily habit, a mindfulness trick, or a shift in per… --- ## [Question about the Headless Way practice](https://club.fitmind.org/t/question-about-the-headless-way-practice/65)
**Author:** [@laurence](https://club.fitmind.org/u/laurence)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://club.fitmind.org/t/question-about-the-headless-way-practice/65 "2026-01-14T19:01:04Z")
I’m going through the Foundations course and just got to the Headless Way meditation. I’m not totally sure I’m getting it yet. I understand the idea when it’s explained, but when I actually sit down to practice, it stil… [Previous page](https://club.fitmind.org/latest.md) [Next page](https://club.fitmind.org/latest.md?page=2)