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Hi Don,

I initially hesitated posting up Sam Harris because he can be such a polarizing figure. I’m a big fan of Sam not because I agree with everything that he says, but because of his genuine (IMO) drive to search for truth out there. I also think he’s a big proponent of talking about things that have been considered taboo, and I share his…[Read more]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

Thanks for sharing Becky! When you start to gain some momentum, it certainly is addicting. But yes, without guidance, one can quickly become freaked out by these novel experiences and call it quits. Happy to hear that you decided to have another crack at it!

Ahh, gotcha. Glad you found what you were looking for!

Hi Frederic,

Thanks for the feedback. I am doing my best with positive reinforcement. The difficult part is, I need to unlearn something I’ve been doing 99.999% of my life!

Regarding your advice around renewing intention before a triggering situation, how do I know when a triggering situation will occur? Do you mean situations like meetings…[Read more]

Hello Chris,

Thank you for your thoughtful response!

– During my lunch break, I generally try to meditate, and I definitely feel like it gives a momentum push for the rest of the day.

– Mindful Review is a good idea, I’ll try to see if I can incorporate this into my practice.

– When I am disagreeing with a co-worker, that’s when being…[Read more]

Thank you Frederic, this is exactly what I needed!

Becky, I’m definitely going to check this out soon – much appreciated!!

I’m starting to realize that Frederic is very correct on this point:

“Similarly, I had to let go of the desire for results. I wanted to build the “joy of being a practicioner”. Attitudes of curiosity and playfulness are seriously helpful, and are prepping you for the days when difficulties will come up. Relax. I mean it.”

I think about med…[Read more]

Hello Becky,

//novice alert, but I can give sleep advice//

I have had bouts of insomnia in the past. I also had similar anxieties about the techniques learned in TMI becoming an impediment to my sleeping patterns. I’m about 3 months into my practice and I can say that it just hasn’t been the case that my sleep has been negatively affected (I…[Read more]

Thank you Chloe! Your post was extremely reassuring and helpful!! I like your comment about not worrying about worst case scenario and concentrating on what’s more likely to happen. It’s just that this is such new ground to me, that I’m a bit anxious about challenging my fundamental beliefs.

I would like to have a teacher – one that is familiar…[Read more]