Chapter
The Obstacle to Attention is Thinking
48:54 - 1:04:17 (15:23)
The primary obstacle to paying attention is thinking. It's important to notice these mental events not by avoiding thinking, but by recognizing them as appearances in consciousness the moment they arise.
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Sam Harris discusses how meditation has given him a way to escape the usual tides of psychological suffering and how meeting a good teacher can deliver freedom.
48:54 - 50:39 (01:45)
Summary
Sam Harris discusses how meditation has given him a way to escape the usual tides of psychological suffering and how meeting a good teacher can deliver freedom.
ChapterThe Obstacle to Attention is Thinking
Episode#342: Sam Harris, Ph.D. — How to Master Your Mind
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The Waking Up Course offers guided meditations and short talks that inspire reflection on a variety of topics, making it helpful for both new and experienced meditators.
50:40 - 53:13 (02:32)
Summary
The Waking Up Course offers guided meditations and short talks that inspire reflection on a variety of topics, making it helpful for both new and experienced meditators.
ChapterThe Obstacle to Attention is Thinking
Episode#342: Sam Harris, Ph.D. — How to Master Your Mind
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Learn how to focus on your breath to achieve mindfulness and the primary obstacle that hinders it - thinking.
53:13 - 58:17 (05:03)
Summary
Learn how to focus on your breath to achieve mindfulness and the primary obstacle that hinders it - thinking. You can choose to focus on different parts of your breathing cycle, and it's normal to be distracted by thoughts and bring your attention back to the breath.
ChapterThe Obstacle to Attention is Thinking
Episode#342: Sam Harris, Ph.D. — How to Master Your Mind
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast explores how our thoughts on death change based on whether we're thinking about our own mortality or the loss of a loved one.
58:21 - 1:04:17 (05:56)
Summary
This podcast explores how our thoughts on death change based on whether we're thinking about our own mortality or the loss of a loved one. It also emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in recognizing mental events clearly and experiencing them fully.