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Just Sit: A Meditation Guidebook for People Who Know They Should But Don't
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Just Sit: A Meditation Guidebook for People Who Know They Should But Don't
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Just Sit: A Meditation Guidebook for People Who Know They Should But Don't
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Just Sit: A Meditation Guidebook for People Who Know They Should But Don't

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From the cofounders of The Well Daily, a playfully-illustrated, informative, and easy-to-use meditation guidebook—including an eight-week plan for busy novices—that helps even the busiest would-be meditator incorporate this practice into their lifestyle and enjoy its many physical and emotional benefits.

We’ve all heard the reports about meditation: that it helps us relieve stress and anxiety, improve our moods, lose weight, and sleep better. We know that it can make us healthier, nicer, a kinder parent, a better coworker, a more thoughtful spouse. But there’s a catch—you actually have to do it.

Written for the many, many people whose schedule or skepticism has kept them from trying meditation, Just Sit is an approachable and visually engaging beginner's guide. Assuaging fears, answering questions, and providing real-world information to demystify the process, Sukey and Elizabeth Novogratz provide a hands-on look at what meditation really is, what is does, and how to do it. The authors make clear that meditation doesn't have to be complicated or follow a specific protocol. The most important part, to "just sit," can lead to a lifelong practice, tailored to anyone's lifestyle.

A perfect blend of information and instruction, Just Sit covers everything you wanted to know but were too afraid to ask. Sukey and Elizabeth address meditation myths and realities, offer advice on how to combat awkwardness, extoll the physical and emotional benefits of meditation, show readers how to find those precious minutes to meditate every day, and more. They also include an eight-week plan to get help readers kick start—and stay with—their own daily practice.

Time to ditch the excuses. With this warm, encouraging, sassy guide, everyone will want to show up—and sit down—every day.

Editor's Note

A beginner’s guide to meditation…

Sitting is probably one of your favorite activities. Why not make it one of your healthiest, too? Get into meditation with this beginner’s guide. It’s funny, it understands that you’re very busy and a little stressed, and it has a handy eight-week plan to get you started.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
Release dateDec 26, 2017
ISBN9780062672872
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Just Sit: A Meditation Guidebook for People Who Know They Should But Don't

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    I've had it in my mind for a while that meditation is something I need to add to my bag of coping skills. I downloaded a great app and have been trying out some guided meditations over the last few months. But, I wanted to know more. Just Sit by Sukey and Elizabeth Novogratz is hands down a fantastic guide for beginners (and honestly I think anyone) looking to expand and explore their knowledge of meditation and mindfulness.Just Sit starts with the basics and expands and builds on that starting point. You're going to want to read from front to back instead of flipping around. (which is my usual tendency with non fiction books)What is meditation? There's a brief chapter on the history. Why would you want to meditate? The health benefits are simply put - astounding. And it's backed up by medical studies. Seriously, I could not believe what just sitting and breathing would affect. And that's the thing - it's simply sitting still and breathing. How to meditate? There are chapters on what might or might not work for you. Remember there is no set 'must do' agenda. Equipment (a cushion!) or not, time, place, postures, mantras, focus, chakras, breathing, exercises, mindfulness and so much more.I bookmarked so many pages as I read - there is a wealth of information here that needs to read more than once. Now, having done that first read through, I am going to start with the basics (There's an eight week plan for beginners) and only progress when I feel ready to move on. As you do progress, there's some great strategies and ideas for dealing with your crap. You know what I mean - we all have unresolved issues that needs to be dealt with - both past and present.All of this is presented in a really great format. Lots of illustrations, text boxes and white space make the information appealing and easy to read. And its written with candor and humour.The most important piece I've taken away so far? Yep, it's that easy - just sit. Find the time - if it's only a minute to start, that's great. You started. Do it again tomorrow. And the next day. This is an awesome book for anyone looking to explore mediation - and themselves. Absolutely recommended.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Really useful, shed light onto just how vital this practise is to be THAT person. The take home message? Just sit, and don't make excuses. The rest will fall into place, with time.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is a decent read. It just pushes one to sit and start with the meditation. Some of the quotes in the book like - "When we learn to sit with fear, the fear loses its power. That is how to build courage." is very encouraging. A nice and encouraging-types book.