Bliss More by Light Watkins Summary
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Discover meditation without the struggle in "Bliss More," where Light Watkins' E.A.S.Y. method transforms mindfulness into joy. Endorsed by Deepak Chopra and actress Rosario Dawson, this guide makes meditation something you'll actually look forward to - even with a busy mind.
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The Myth of Perfect Meditation
Imagine sitting cross-legged, back straight as a board, desperately trying to silence your thoughts - only to feel like a meditation failure when your mind refuses to cooperate. Sound familiar? Light Watkins' revolutionary approach turns this common experience on its head. After years of painful meditation attempts, Watkins discovered something counterintuitive: we've been trying too hard. His journey from skeptic to teacher reveals that the path to meditation success isn't about forcing mental silence but embracing a fundamental truth - our minds are designed to think, and fighting this natural tendency creates unnecessary struggle. The meditation industry has created intimidating barriers with its rigid rules and impossible standards. We picture monks sitting perfectly still for hours with empty minds, when in reality, humans experience 60,000-90,000 thoughts daily - about three per second! What makes our minds feel uniquely busy is that roughly 90% of these thoughts are recycled, creating what Watkins calls the "Groundhog Day Effect" - being trapped in repetitive thought patterns. Most meditation guidance focuses on "witnessing thoughts like passing clouds" or "letting go" of distractions. The problem? These approaches create a paradox: you're employing focused mental activity to quiet the mind. You can't simultaneously have a focused mind AND a quiet mind. Whenever meditation instructions include "focus," prepare for hard, often joyless work. The truth is that meditation isn't about forcing your mind to be quiet but about doing less and accomplishing more.
The E.A.S.Y. Method: Meditation Without Struggle
Physical Comfort and Environment
The Ninety-Day Breakthrough
The Science of Meditation
The Art of Effortless Living
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