
Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us- By Justin Michael Williams
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 anxiety, stress, and trouble sleeping- Daily rituals that cement and enrich your practice- How to use mindfulness to take a