{"product_id":"meditation-for-dummies-isbn-9781119251163","title":"Meditation For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake an inward journey for a happier, healthier life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeditation has been used for centuries to reduce stress, increase energy, and enhance overall health and well-being—so it's no wonder more and more people in today's fast-paced and stress-centric world are adopting this age-old practice. If you want to achieve a greater state of calmness, physical relaxation, and psychological balance, \u003ci\u003eMeditation For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your life raft. Covering the latest research on the health benefits of meditation, this new edition explains in plain English how you can put meditation into practice today and start reaping the benefits of living a more mindful life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner coming back for a refresher course, this plain-English guide provides a wealth of tips and techniques for sitting (or lying) down with your mind to meditate successfully. From preparing your body for meditation to focusing your awareness and being open to the present moment, it covers everything you need to put distractions to rest and open yourself up to a meditation practice that works for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides the latest research on the causes of happiness and how meditation can improve your mood\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a new chapter on the growing trend of meditation in the workplace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how meditation and other mindfulness practices have made their way into hospitals, schools, prison, and military groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrates the benefits of taking time to consciously cultivate mindfulness through meditation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're ready to find some zen and benefit from all meditation has to offer, this friendly guide sets you up for success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started With Meditation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Embarking on Your Meditation Journey\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting an Overview of How the Journey Unfolds 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferent paths up the same mountain 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe view from the summit — and from other peaks along the way 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe taste of pure mountain water 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere’s no place like home — and you’ve already arrived! 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping and Directing Awareness: The Key to Meditation 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding concentration 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening to receptive awareness 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing contemplation for greater insight 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating positive, healing states of mind 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Meditation Your Own 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning your own practice 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting the challenges 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Why Meditate?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Life Drives You — to Meditate 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe myth of the perfect life 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen things keep falling apart 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with the postmodern predicament 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour popular “solutions” that don’t really work 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Survive the 21st Century — with Meditation 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced technology for the mind and heart 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mind-body benefits of meditation 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Dozen More Great Reasons to Meditate 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAwakening to the present moment 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking friends with yourself 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting more deeply with others 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelaxing the body and calming the mind 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLightening up! 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying more happiness 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing focus and flow 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling more centered, grounded, and balanced 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhancing your performance at work and at play 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing appreciation, gratitude, and love 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAligning with a deeper sense of purpose 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAwakening to a spiritual dimension of being 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Zen and Now: Where Meditation Comes From\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Indian Connection 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassical yoga: The path of blissful union 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly Buddhism: The roots of mindfulness meditation 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndian tantra: Finding the sacred in the world of the senses 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo the Roof of the World — and Beyond 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh’an (Zen): The sound of one hand 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVajrayana Buddhism: The way of transformation 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the Middle East to the Rest of the West 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChristian meditation: Practicing contemplative prayer 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeditation in Judaism: Drawing closer to God 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeditation among the Sufis: Surrendering to the Divine with every breath 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Americanization of Meditation 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTranscendentalism and Theosophy (1840–1900) 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYoga and Zen prepare the soil (1900–1960) 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeditation reaches Main Street (1960 to the present) 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Latest Developments in Meditation 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake two meditations and call me in the morning 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking back to Prozac 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransforming classrooms with mindfulness 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeditation in the workplace 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Your Brain on Meditation and How It Impacts Your Life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracing the Origins of Meditation Research 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWiring up yogis and Zen monks 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying TM and the relaxation response 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring the health benefits of meditation 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the limitations of the early research 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMapping the Meditative Brain 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShifting mindfulness to center stage: Jon Kabat-Zinn and MBSR 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a working map of the brain 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinpointing the location of positive emotions 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing how meditation changes the brain 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Beginning Your Meditation Practice\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Laying the Foundation: Motivation, Attitude, and Beginner’s Mind\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning (and Ending) with Beginner’s Mind 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring What Motivates You to Meditate 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving your life 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding and accepting yourself 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealizing your true nature 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAwakening others 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpressing your innate perfection 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving in Harmony with Your Meditation 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: How Your Mind Stresses You Out and What You Can Do about It\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Tour of Your Inner Terrain 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSifting through the layers of inner experience 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering how turbulence clouds your mind and heart 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bad News: How Your Mind Stresses You Out 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreoccupation with past and future 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResistance to the way things are 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA judging and comparing mind 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearned helplessness and pessimism 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverwhelming emotions 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixation of attention 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinging to a separate self 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Good News: How Meditation Relieves Suffering and Stress 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping focus and concentration 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllowing spontaneous release 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePenetrating your experience with insight 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Mindfulness Meditation: Awareness of the Here and Now\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning Your Attention Inward 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelaxing Your Body 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Mindfulness 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on your breath 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding to sensations 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWelcoming whatever arises 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining Your Puppy: Reining In Your Wandering Mind 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Preparing Your Body for Meditation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting a Snake into a Stick of Bamboo — or the Subtle Art of Sitting Still 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Sit Up Straight — and Live to Tell About It 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to do from the waist down — and other fantasies 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStraightening your spine without rigor mortis 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZafus, benches, and other exotic paraphernalia 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Where to Sit, What to Wear, and Other Practical Stuff\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Wear: Choosing Comfort over Fashion 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to Meditate: Any Time’s the Right Time 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst thing in the morning 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore bed 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight after work 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLunch hours and coffee breaks 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile waiting for your kids and at other predictable downtimes 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Long to Meditate: From Quickies to the Long Haul 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Eat and Drink — and Avoid — before You Meditate 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Meditate: Creating Sacred Space 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy it’s best to stay put 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to pick the right spot 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to set up an altar — and why you may want to bother 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Just Doing It: Discipline, Effort, and Letting Go\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscipline Just Means “Again and Again” 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a commitment to yourself — and keeping it 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing consistent, day after day 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestraining yourself, both on and off the cushion 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Right Kind of Effort: Not Too Tight or Too Loose 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving your energy 100 percent 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying yourself earnestly 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking an effortless effort 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing How to Let Go and What to Let Go Of 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuspending judgment 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting go 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnmasking 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurrendering 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Opening Your Heart with Love and Compassion\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Your Heart Closes — and How You Can Open It Again 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome factors that keep closing your heart 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome good reasons for keeping it open 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering your “soft spot” 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLove begins with you 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling out the four dimensions of love 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerating Love for Yourself and Others 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening the gates 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirecting the flow 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransforming Suffering with Compassion 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome preliminary exercises for generating compassion 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransforming suffering with the power of the heart 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Troubleshooting and Fine-Tuning Your Practice \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Meditating with Challenging Emotions and Habitual Patterns\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Friends with Your Experience 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing your thoughts and feelings 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming your experience 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWelcoming whatever arises 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeditating with Challenging Emotions 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnger 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFear and anxiety 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSadness, grief, and depression 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnraveling Habitual Patterns with Awareness 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming your “tunes” 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding your awareness 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling your feelings 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoticing your resistance and attachment 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the wisdom 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to the heart of the matter 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfusing the stuck place with being 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with patterns before you get stuck 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Patterns Aside — for Now 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting go (or letting be) 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShifting attention 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving the energy 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActing it out in imagination 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActing it out in real life — mindfully 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Meditation May Not Be Right for You Now 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Therapist to Help with Your Patterns 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalk is important, but you need to do more 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop around 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose the person, not the credentials 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind a therapist who meditates 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Troubleshooting Common Roadblocks and Side Effects\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating the Roadblocks on Your Meditative Journey 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSleepiness 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestlessness 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoredom 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFear 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoubt 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcrastination 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHypervigilance 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-judgment 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttachment and desire 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePride 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoidance 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBypassing 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying the Side Effects of Meditation without Getting Sidetracked 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRapture and bliss 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisions and other sensory experiences 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaves of emotion 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergetic openings 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Developing a Practice That Works for You\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFitting the Puzzle Pieces Together 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow your motivation 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlay to your strengths and fill in the gaps 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiment, trust your intuition, and then settle down 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a regular practice 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhenever Two or More of You: Meditating with Others 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining or forming a meditation group 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending your first workshop or retreat 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonk for a day: Creating your own solitary retreat 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Meditation In Action \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Cultivating Spirituality\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Does Spirituality Mean, Anyway? 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe “perennial philosophy”: Where all religions converge 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom faith to fruition: The levels of spiritual involvement 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDissolving or expanding the self: The point of spiritual practice 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Path of Devotion: In Search of Union 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMantra: Invoking the Divine in every moment 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe practice of the presence of God 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuru yoga: Tibetan devotional practice 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Path of Insight: Discovering Who You Are 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding your boundaries 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking into the nature of mind 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking “Who am I?” 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Find a Teacher — and Why You May Want to Bother 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the right kind of teacher 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy you may need a teacher 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to look for in a teacher 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to find a teacher 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Don’t Worry, Be Happy — with Meditation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out the Hallmarks of Genuine Happiness 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing happiness as your inherent condition 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing a predominance of positive emotions 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting what life brings 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing in the flow of life 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeaning and belonging 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding an integrated definition of happiness 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying Up on the Art and Science of Happiness 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy bother being happy? 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Buddhist understanding of happiness 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe science of meditation and happiness 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe insights of positive psychology 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding True Happiness with Meditation 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSavoring the moment 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFostering flow 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping gratitude 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning to forgive 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating optimism 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Meditating in Everyday Life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing at Peace with Every Step: Extending Meditation in Action 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing back to your breath 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening to the bell of mindfulness 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepeating a phrase to help yourself be mindful 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoticing how situations affect you 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying meditation to familiar activities 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Family That Meditates Together: Partners, Children, and Other Loved Ones 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeditating with kids 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeditating with partners and family members 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeditative lovemaking 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Using Meditation for Healing and Performance Enhancement\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeditation Has the Power to Help Heal Your Body, Too 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat healing really means 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how meditation heals 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing the healing power of imagery 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring five healing meditations 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeditation Can Enhance Your Performance at Work and Play 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying past success 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRehearsing peak performance 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting your workday with mindfulness 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Commonly Asked Questions about Meditation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWill Meditation Make Me Too Relaxed or Spaced Out to Succeed at Work or School? 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Can I Find the Time to Meditate in My Busy Schedule? 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan I Meditate in a Chair or Lying Down Instead of Cross-Legged on the Floor? 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Should I Do about the Restlessness or Discomfort I Experience While Meditating? 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Should I Do If I Keep Falling Asleep While I Meditate? 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do I Know If I’m Meditating the Right Way? 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan I Meditate While I’m Driving My Car or Sitting at My Computer? 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo I Have to Give Up My Religious Beliefs to Meditate? 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Should I Do If My Loved Ones Don’t Support My Meditation Practice? 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan Meditation Really Improve My Health? 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Favorite All-Purpose Meditations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing Relaxation 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing Your Breath 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking Meditation 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMindful Eating 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating Lovingkindness 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoftening Your Belly 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealing with Light 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrounding into the Earth 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing a Half Smile 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful Place 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Appendixes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: Meditation Resources\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e341\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizations and Centers 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecular approaches 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpiritual approaches 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWebsites 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBooks 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: About the Audio Tracks\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e353\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Access the Audio Tracks 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’ll Find on Dummies.com 353\u003c\/p\u003e Index 355  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephan Bodian\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally known author, psychotherapist, and teacher. He leads regular intensives and retreats and offers spiritual counseling and mentoring to people throughout the world. His bestselling app \u003ci\u003eMindfulness Meditation\u003c\/i\u003e (with Mental Workout) has been praised in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake meditation the most important activity in your day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReduce stress, increase energy, and enjoy better health\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eListen to over one hour of guided meditations online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eJourney inward for\u003cb\u003e a happier life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to achieve a greater state of calmness, physical relaxation, and mental well being, this book is your life raft. 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