Meditation for fidgety skeptics : a 10% happier how-to book / Dan Harris and Jeff Warren, with Carlye Adler.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York, NY : Spiegel & Grau, [2017]Copyright date: ©2017Edition: First EditionDescription: x, 286 pages : illustrations, portraits, charts ; 22 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780399588945
- 0399588949
- 158.1/2 23
- BF637.M4 H37 2018
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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
04/09/2021A 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.