

357 — Uncomfortable Truths No One Tells You About Meditation With Michael Holt
10 snips Aug 5, 2025
Michael Holt, a CHEK Practitioner and founder of the Savage and Saint Collective, shares poignant insights on meditation's deeper, often uncomfortable truths. He discusses the necessity of confronting repressed emotions through meditation, which serves as a path to self-awareness and personal growth. Holt emphasizes the challenges of modern distractions and advocates for cultivating a consistent meditation practice. He also highlights the balance between spiritual insight and practical action, urging listeners to embrace their journey toward genuine well-being.
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Meditation Builds Attentional Skills
- Meditation develops attentional skills that improve performance in all life areas.
- Effortful mindfulness gradually relaxes into effortless awareness, crucial for progress.
Create a Dedicated Meditation Spot
- Establish a dedicated meditation space to build routine and reinforce practice.
- Use that spot even for resting or reading to maintain habit and presence with yourself.
Just Sit Down to Begin
- Start meditation simply by placing your body on the cushion, even if only briefly.
- Showing up is often enough to continue naturally into practice.