How To Stop Getting Dragged Around By Your Anxieties, Thought Loops, and Insecurities | Sebene Selassie

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<p dir="ltr">Plus: How to find practices that work for you, what "mindfulness" actually means, and a new audiobook out now.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://sebeneselassie.com/">Sebene Selassie</a> has been meditating for decades, survived cancer three times, and still says the practice isn't a magic bullet. That honesty is kind of the point.</p> <p dir="ltr">Today we're sharing a sneak preview of Dan's new audiobook, <a href="https://audible.com/danharris">Even You Can Meditate</a>, co-authored with Sebene. Think of it as a practical rescue plan for anyone who feels too distracted, overwhelmed, or skeptical to start (or restart) a meditation practice.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this preview, Dan and Seb cover:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why "mindfulness" is actually a bit of a misnomer — and what the practice is really about</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What meditation can and can't do for you (it won't solve everything, but the benefits tend to kick in faster than you'd expect)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to find the style that works for your specific brain, body, and life — including if sitting still feels impossible</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The role of intention, and why getting clear on your "why" can become a surprisingly powerful engine for keeping a practice going</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The five hindrances — the predictable challenges that come up for almost every meditator — and how to work with them instead of against them</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Even You Can Meditate is out now on Audible. Listen now at <a href= "http://audible.com/danharris">audible.com/danharris</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">And mark your calendar: Dan and Seb are running a free five-day meditation challenge March 23–27 on Dan's app, 10% with Dan Harris. Download the app at <a href= "http://app.danharris.com/">app.danharris.com</a>.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href= "https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel<br /> <br /></a></p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-cc337435-7fff-3d88-be17-68cb333f0db1"><br /> To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></strong></p>