Sam Harris on meditation, consciousness theories in 'Waking Up'
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"Waking Up," the new book by neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris, is part memoir, part meditation how-to guide, and part scientific explanation of consciousness.
Kirkus Review calls it "a demanding, illusion-shattering book certain to receive criticism from both the scientific and the religious camps."
While Harris is an atheist and critic of religion, he does believe in spirituality and mindfulness.
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From the book's first chapter:
Our minds are all we have. They are all we have ever had. And they are all we can offer others. This might not be obvious, especially when there are aspects of your life that seem in need of improvement--when your goals are unrealized, or you are struggling to find a career, or you have relationships that need repairing. But it's the truth. Every experience you have ever had has been shaped by your mind. Every relationship is as good or as bad as it is because of the minds involved.
Do you meditate? How has the ability to be more mindful and tuned in to the present affected the way you live? Leave your comments below.