I think everybody likes Dan, he seems like a nice guy. It is a good book, he talks about his journey in trying to center himself as he interviews celebrities, learns to meditate and works in the shifty world of tv news.
I understand all these perspectives, but surely mindfulness (if that is what this is about), is about how to live consciously, how to walk consciously, how to read the news consciously, drink, eat, change nappies, help your wife, be consciously ... i.e., not essentially about time out. In fact, I would say, if it is not about conscious attentiveness in the task at hand, it is an opiate. It's a lifestyle, not a pill. There is not life over here and meditation over there... life can be naturally walking mindfully. While it is thought of as an add on the efficiency that a mindful life is will never be realised. I would call any other approach, the Western commodification of what looks like a good idea from the East.
I think everybody likes Dan, he seems like a nice guy. It is a good book, he talks about his journey in trying to center himself as he interviews celebrities, learns to meditate and works in the shifty world of tv news.
I love this guy! I can't wait for Sam Harris' meditation app too!
Sindra same
I just love this guy; he seems so genuine.
Awesome; just finished 10% Happier; read a lot about meditation and practiced for years but Dan makes it so accessible. Many thanks.
Way to make something good out of a bad situation. This guys is "the panic attack guy" and he bloody owns it. Brilliant. :)
Great job, Dan.
Awesome talk-insightful and funny
I understand all these perspectives, but surely mindfulness (if that is what this is about), is about how to live consciously, how to walk consciously, how to read the news consciously, drink, eat, change nappies, help your wife, be consciously ... i.e., not essentially about time out. In fact, I would say, if it is not about conscious attentiveness in the task at hand, it is an opiate. It's a lifestyle, not a pill. There is not life over here and meditation over there... life can be naturally walking mindfully. While it is thought of as an add on the efficiency that a mindful life is will never be realised. I would call any other approach, the Western commodification of what looks like a good idea from the East.
This guy is fucken good.
That lady feels guilty for taking 5 min for herself ..... Wow.
a toddler at like 55? wow wtg.
Awesome video and subject matter, but most of those clips he played were awkward/cringey as fuck.
to you, yes.. to others they may be fine :) you never know
Some miserable looking people in that crowd?