937: Myths About Meditation - Start Your Practice Knowing What to Expect

Even though I am not a huge fan of the entire world feeling forced to start some new habits based on a calendar, I do know many people will decide to start a meditation practice.  Regardless of the time of year, it is always a good idea to begin a practice.  However, before you do, it's a good idea to know what meditation is by examining what it isn't.  Today I will discuss some of the more prominent myths, along with my take on each of them.

Links from the Episode:

What meditation isn't by Vipassana.com

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why people believe meditation is religious
• The non-trance nature of meditation
• Why some consider meditation selfish

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