The real benefits are deep and like anything else, a result of consistent practice for years. Most of the hype falls through because they promise too much in too little time/effort.
Meditation is great. It’s just surrounded by a lot of pseudoscience, hype and bullshit. I haven’t read this book but this is probably a safe bet.https://twitter.com/BillGates/status/1081611783528423424 …
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In fact a good yardstick to follow for meditation is - if I’m expecting something out of this, I’m not doing it right.
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I feel like It's the missing pause and reset button for brains stuck in fast forward and rewind.
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Love that way of putting it!
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or jump straight to trying out the app if you haven’t yet?
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I’ve tried it myself. I personally didn’t think it added much to my experience but ymmv.
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it's surrounded by real science too :) I believe it's UCLA that has a neuroscience program that works directly with high ranking monks and even the dalai lama to look at the positive effects on the brain and it's structure
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Yes, good to mention this!
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@DrJoeDispenza's view on Meditation and the mind. He gives a great mix of views using Neuroscience, Quantum physics and Epigenetics!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BillGates The Mind Illuminated by@Culadasa is probably one of the best ways to develop focused concentration that may lead to deeper insights into the nature of reality.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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