Cultivating Mindfulness Through Meditation

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The chapter explores the gradual development of mindfulness through meditation practice, highlighting the importance of sustained effort in understanding one's attention and choosing constructive responses. It discusses the challenges of seeking instant solutions in a culture of impulsive gratification and the benefits of introspection and experimentation for mental well-being, including the concept of a digital detox.

After an on-air panic attack, ABC anchor Dan Harris, author of the 10-year anniversary edition of "10% Happier," embarked on a quest to understand his lifelong anxiety. If you've ever experienced self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or a fear of coming undone, don't miss this uplifting conversation with Dan Harris on living more fully and freely.

Harris traces generational roots back to a suicidal great-grandfather, realizing he could either be crushed by these demons or befriend them. This crisis set Harris on a quest that led to Buddhism, reshaping his mind through ancient tools and "mental rewiring." Now tattooed with his personal mantra, he shares the conversations that helped him tap into compassion. Harris reflects on transforming anxiety into awakening, befriending darkness to reveal inner light, and his journey to bestselling author and founder of the meditation company 10% Happier.

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