In this introduction to the world of meditation, a normal burnt out, depressed man cuts through the crap to show us how to awaken so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, we've been told that an enlightened person is: Peaceful and Serene. ...Loving, Kind, and Compassionate. ...Not Self-Centered. ...Emotionally Stable. ...Patient and Understanding. ...Humble. ...Insightful and Open-Minded... "Complete bullsh*t!" says Wagner. "This book outlines a process that can guide one to enlightenment. The language surrounding enlightenment is fanciful and misleading. Enlightenment is to stop the mind. To stop your thoughts. As simple as that!"Hippie Dippie Bullsh*t Meditation is his antidote to the typical work, sleep, work, die, life-cycle we find ourselves in as a society. It is his way out! Wagner makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed cannibalism jokes, that Enlightenment hinges not on our ability to embrace "The Power of Now," but on being able to turn off the brain. Human beings have collectively suffered enough-" We have never been taught to stop our minds. An active mind is highly encouraged. We were educated for 18 years and then sent into the world to think ourselves into a better life. No one ever mentioned the "off switch." You will have strong feelings I am wrong and that to turn it off would be extremely detrimental. Wagner makes clear. This is your ego snarling at an idea that is very threatening to it. To stop the mind is to kill the ego.. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humour, Hippie Dippie Bullsh*t Meditation is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them begin a great Great Awakening.
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