GrandmasterP Posted June 29, 2014 (edited) Consciousness for sure exists and without it we'd be pretty much useless at functioning. Cultivation 'tames' consciousness though The US TV anchorman and news chap Dan Harris in his excellent ( new to the UK) book ' 10% Happier' on the benefits of meditation ... "The voice in my head can be a total pill. I'd venture to guess that yours can too. Most of us are so entranced by the non-stop conversations we're having with ourselves that we aren't even aware we have a voice in our head... Our inner chatter isn't all bad of course. Sometimes it's creative, generous or funny. But if we don't pay close attention - which very few of us are taught how to do - it can be a malevolent puppeteer... In my experience, meditation makes you 10% happier....., ..... not a bad return on investment." (Preface: page xiv) It's one of the most honest and 'down to earth' books on cultivation that I've ever read. More here..... http://www.amazon.co.uk/10-Happier-Reduced-Self-help-Actually/dp/1444799045/ref=pd_rhf_pe_p_img_1 Edited June 29, 2014 by GrandmasterP 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreytoWhite Posted July 7, 2014 Thank GMP, listening to the audio book. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreytoWhite Posted July 11, 2014 His experiences on the retreat had me laughing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) +1 That apple secreted in his room riff made me chuckle. We've all 'been there'. Edited July 12, 2014 by GrandmasterP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
