Reddit reviews Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation: A 28-Day Program, Regular Version

I'm getting back into it. And yeah, start with just a few minutes and build up. Check out the app Headspace. Use the trial period to learn the basics then delete it. Or pay if you like it. Check out the book 10% happier. Or if you want to try something in February, try this book. A friend recommended it, and I'mm going to give it a whirl.

For me it's been learning meditation. Since I've started "It's just one breath" has become my mantra and I find my self saying it whenever I'm about to quickly and thoughtlessly react to some situation or stimulus. Since I began learning this it's become easier and easier for me to be happy and calm in most situations.


Now, there are people out there with highly volatile emotions and can be somewhat manipulative, both intentionally and not, who will try to draw me into their chaos by cornering and trying to force a reaction. And I can get drawn in. I'm getting better at identifying these people sooner and just stay away. If someone can't treat you with respect and kindness, even if when they are justifiably angry, they never will and all you can do is walk away. It may not feel good to do but it's important and do so unapologetically.


If you're interested, this is the approach to meditation I found most helpful. Fist link is for a video I found that introduced me to an author / instructor, Sharon Salzberg, and the second link is to an excellent book she wrote.

Video -> Meditation for Beginners - Featuring Dan Harris and Sharon Salzberg

Book -> "Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation: A 28-Day Program"