lol, I would actually go straight to the apps to engage in the scientific method, affectionately known as the "fuck around and find out" approach. It took me a while to find the ones I resonated with, and it's changed over time, but I do actually think the experience is the best way to see what you like/what you don't like.
-Headspace is where I started. Super friendly to start out (they've got great walkthroughs and short sessions), and in terms of building the 'muscle' really helpful as a starting point. This is probably my opening recommendation, but it is paid.
-Waking Up is one of the best meditation apps out there. They bring a bunch of experts together (authors, philosophers, poets, meditation teachers) and let them specialize in their thing, which is a cool. It's also a lot. This is my preferred app now but I don't know that I would recommend people start here. Also paid, but good news for them is they do a year free if you ask, no questions from them.
-The Way is a new app, from a guy named Henry Shukman (you can always trust a gentleman named Henry). I'm fairly new to this one, but the nice thing is it's a path of meditations and you just go through them step by step, no 'choice' involved.
-If you happen to be on Masterclass, Jon Kabat Zinn's course is on there and it's a great intro. If you're not on Masterclass, let me know and I may have connections (involving a man at a gas station named Hank in a yellow raincoat) to make that happen.
like this a lot dk. i think i remember you telling me once that your brain is like a train station, with each thought a train. mindfulness helps you see the trains for what they are, rather than needing to get in each one to investigate.
and as someone whose likelihood of being that mate who left you on the barstool isn't 0, next beers are on me.
Any books on meditation you’d recommend?…maybe something for beginners…and for people with short attention spans. Asking for a friend…
lol, I would actually go straight to the apps to engage in the scientific method, affectionately known as the "fuck around and find out" approach. It took me a while to find the ones I resonated with, and it's changed over time, but I do actually think the experience is the best way to see what you like/what you don't like.
-Headspace is where I started. Super friendly to start out (they've got great walkthroughs and short sessions), and in terms of building the 'muscle' really helpful as a starting point. This is probably my opening recommendation, but it is paid.
-Waking Up is one of the best meditation apps out there. They bring a bunch of experts together (authors, philosophers, poets, meditation teachers) and let them specialize in their thing, which is a cool. It's also a lot. This is my preferred app now but I don't know that I would recommend people start here. Also paid, but good news for them is they do a year free if you ask, no questions from them.
-The Way is a new app, from a guy named Henry Shukman (you can always trust a gentleman named Henry). I'm fairly new to this one, but the nice thing is it's a path of meditations and you just go through them step by step, no 'choice' involved.
-If you happen to be on Masterclass, Jon Kabat Zinn's course is on there and it's a great intro. If you're not on Masterclass, let me know and I may have connections (involving a man at a gas station named Hank in a yellow raincoat) to make that happen.
like this a lot dk. i think i remember you telling me once that your brain is like a train station, with each thought a train. mindfulness helps you see the trains for what they are, rather than needing to get in each one to investigate.
and as someone whose likelihood of being that mate who left you on the barstool isn't 0, next beers are on me.
You would never. You love timeliness. And the boys hate tardiness.
That is an excellent metaphor. Not sure I can take credit for that one, but will definitely be incorporating more often.