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Meditation for fidgety skeptics : a 10% happier how-to book / Dan Harris and Jeff Warren, with Carlye Adler.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York, NY : Spiegel & Grau, [2017]Copyright date: ©2017Edition: First EditionDescription: x, 286 pages : illustrations, portraits, charts ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780399588945
  • 0399588949
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 158.1/2 23
LOC classification:
  • BF637.M4 H37 2018
Contents:
How to use this book -- The case for meditation -- "I can't do this." Concentration 101 ; Catching thinking in the act -- "I don't have time for this." Ten good breaths ; Free-range meditations ; Enjoying the body -- "People might think I'm weird." Investigating patterns -- "Meditation is self-indulgent." Giving a shit about yourself meditation ; Taking back lazy ; Smart compassion -- Pandora's box. Rain ; Welcome to the party -- "If I get too happy, I'll lose my edge." Surf the urge ; Training the mind -- "__________ is my meditation." Walking meditation -- "I can't keep it going." Do nothing meditation -- Epilogue -- Appendix: Resources to help you keep meditating.
Summary: Presents a practical guide to meditation that debunks the myths, misconceptions, and self-deceptions that make many people reluctant to try it, and suggests a range of meditation practices.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 274-276).

How to use this book -- The case for meditation -- "I can't do this." Concentration 101 ; Catching thinking in the act -- "I don't have time for this." Ten good breaths ; Free-range meditations ; Enjoying the body -- "People might think I'm weird." Investigating patterns -- "Meditation is self-indulgent." Giving a shit about yourself meditation ; Taking back lazy ; Smart compassion -- Pandora's box. Rain ; Welcome to the party -- "If I get too happy, I'll lose my edge." Surf the urge ; Training the mind -- "__________ is my meditation." Walking meditation -- "I can't keep it going." Do nothing meditation -- Epilogue -- Appendix: Resources to help you keep meditating.

Presents a practical guide to meditation that debunks the myths, misconceptions, and self-deceptions that make many people reluctant to try it, and suggests a range of meditation practices.

Comment by Roger Geissbuhler

04/09/2021

A rather humorous approach to meditation written by a News Anchor who had a panic attack on live-tv. This is not only his story, but his approach to living a much more relaxed, purpose driven and happy life. A great read even if you already meditate.

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