Harris and Warren present a practical guide to meditation that debunks the myths, misconceptions, and self-deceptions that make many people reluctant to try it. They suggest a range of meditation practices that may lower your blood pressure, mitigate depression and anxiety, and literally rewire key parts of your brain.

How to use this book -- The case for meditation -- "I can't do this". Concentration 101 ; Catching thinking in the act -- "I don't have time for this". Ten good breaths ; Free-range meditations ; Enjoying the body -- "People might think I'm weird". Investigating patterns -- "Meditation is self-indulgent". Giving a shit about yourself meditation ; Taking back lazy ; Smart compassion -- Pandora's box. Rain ; Welcome to the party -- "If I get too happy, I'll lose my edge". Surf the urge ; Training the mind -- "__________ is my meditation". Walking meditation -- "I can't keep it going". Do nothing meditation -- Epilogue.