STAY WOKE A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us by Justin Michael Williams

A no-nonsense guide to establishing a personal meditation practice, changing your life, and taking hold of your dreams. CONFESSION: This is not really a meditation book. Yes, you’re going to learn everything you need to know about meditation, but if you came looking for a typical guide to mindfulness, you’re in the wrong place. We are modern people in a high-tech world. We have first world problems and long to-do lists. And if you grew up in struggle—overcoming homophobia, sexism, trauma, shame, depression, poverty, toxic masculinity, racism, or social injustice—you need a different type of meditation … one that doesn’t pretend the struggle doesn’t exist. Here you will discover: How to actually find stillness when your mind is going crazy Why most guided meditations get boring after a while What nobody tells you about “setting intentions” and the scientific process to manifesting Four hidden habits that sabotage your growth—and how to move past them Proven techniques to overcome