Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A How-to Book

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, written by ABC News anchor Dan Harris and his friend Jeff Warren, a renowned meditation teacher, is a captivating exploration of the myths, misconceptions, and self-deceptions that hold people back from embracing meditation. Contrary to Harris's former belief that meditation was solely for those who collect crystals, play Ultimate Frisbee, and use the word "namaste" without irony, this book will guide you through the transformative power of this practice.

Harris's personal journey with meditation began after he experienced a panic attack on live television. This unexpected event set him on a path of discovery, where he ultimately found that meditation not only made him more focused and less controlled by his emotions, but also, according to his wife, significantly less annoying. His experiences are chronicled in the candid and humorous memoir 10% Happier, which became a New York Times bestseller and propelled Harris into the unexpected role of a vocal public proponent of meditation.

In Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, Harris and Warren embark on a cross-country adventure, renting a rock-star tour bus and traveling across 18 states to engage with a diverse array of would-be meditators, including parents, military cadets, police officers, and even celebrities. Their mission is to tackle the most common issues that prevent people from establishing a consistent meditation practice, such as "I suck at this" and "I don't have the time."

The book is packed with science-based life hacks and deeply practical meditation instructions, designed to help readers overcome these obstacles. Readers will also gain access to the 10% Happier app, where they can listen to guided audio versions of the meditations featured in the book.

Woven throughout the practical guidance is the entertaining and quirky story of what happens when a "congenitally sarcastic, type-A journalist" and a "groovy Canadian mystic" join forces to explore America's neurotic underbelly, as well as their own personal journeys.

The scientific evidence supporting the benefits of meditation is compelling. Studies suggest that this practice can lower blood pressure, mitigate depression and anxiety, and even rewire key parts of the brain, among numerous other advantages. Yet, despite these proven benefits, millions of people worldwide struggle to establish a consistent meditation routine.

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics aims to bridge this gap, providing readers with the tools, strategies, and inspiration to overcome their doubts and fears, and embrace the transformative power of meditation. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a complete novice, this book will guide you on a captivating and enlightening journey, minus the pan flutes.

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