Chapter

The Importance of Meditation in Today's Busy World
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02:50 - 05:39 (02:49)

The practice of meditation has gained popularity as a way for individuals to step out, step back, and have an original thought as a response to the fast-paced and busy world we live in today, especially for those who don't practice religion or go to church.

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The book is designed to be read in spurts, with reflections, quotes, and prayers after every chapter to inspire and provoke thought about what constitutes a meaningful life.
02:50 - 03:41 (00:51)
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Self-Reflection
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The book is designed to be read in spurts, with reflections, quotes, and prayers after every chapter to inspire and provoke thought about what constitutes a meaningful life. It is designed to consciously slow down our hectic lives and get us to be more reflective.

Chapter
The Importance of Meditation in Today's Busy World
Episode
688 Maria Shriver on Reflections for a Meaningful Life
Podcast
The School of Greatness
In the age of social media, people feel the need to constantly keep up and compare themselves with others.
03:41 - 04:27 (00:45)
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Social media
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In the age of social media, people feel the need to constantly keep up and compare themselves with others. This is especially true for young people in grade school, middle school, high school, and college as well as those starting out in the workplace.

Chapter
The Importance of Meditation in Today's Busy World
Episode
688 Maria Shriver on Reflections for a Meaningful Life
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The speaker talks about how meditation can help people step back, have original thoughts, and replace traditional practices like prayer or church.
04:27 - 05:39 (01:12)
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Meditation
Summary

The speaker talks about how meditation can help people step back, have original thoughts, and replace traditional practices like prayer or church.

Chapter
The Importance of Meditation in Today's Busy World
Episode
688 Maria Shriver on Reflections for a Meaningful Life
Podcast
The School of Greatness