Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion

Sam Harris

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acid-rockerJun 22, 2023

"Waking Up" by Sam Harris. I tried meditation a few times before, but it was always boring and I didn't really think it was gonna be anything special. After reading this book, I started practicing daily, and it has changed my daily life and my outlook on life. Mindfulness training is for the mind, what exercise is for the body.

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carrollgt91Jul 13, 2018

I'll second Waking Up - I've been interested in mindfulness meditation for years, and this book is what finally helped frame it in a way that went down nicely for me. I sometimes enjoy the podcast by the same name as well, though the conversations are more hit or miss.

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rodjomaticFeb 3, 2018

"Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion", by Sam Harris

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