Meditation

I think meditation is often an under utilized tool by us to make our lives significantly better.

The fact that everything that we go through in our lives is shaped and effected by the internal psyche of our mind is reason enough to take it seriously. Meditation can literally effect your entire lives and is one of the surest ways I know to make sure that you are constantly evolving and trying to be a "better" version of yourself.

What I used for meditation: All the things mentioned below are non-relgious in nature (but might be spiritual).

• Headspace [App] - Link When I started off with meditation there was a lot of resistance in my mind. I could barely sit still for 10mins at a time - headspace helped me break that barrier. Headspace is a great way to start off if you have no experience in meditation. It is very easy to do and does not lead you down any of the complications that one might encounter when looking at the state of consciousness closely.
• Templesounds [Youtube Channel] - Link I used the tibetian bowl sounds as a way to calm my mind when I dint feel like doing headspace. Just focusing on the calming sounds of the meditation bowl is also a good way to get started with being with yourself and observing your awareness. My favourite templesounds video is this.
• Waking up [App] - Link I cant appreciate this app enough. It really did solidify the practice of meditation and made me look at consciousness is a much more clear and precise state. It is non religious but does rely heavily on the vipasanna style of meditation. Sam Harris does a great job of gradually introducing concepts and various ways in which we can train our awareness. Highly recommend using this app if you want to "get on with it."
• The cutting machinery [website] - Link This is what I currently use. It requires an hour a day of dedication which is much easier said than done. However, the technique makes a lot of sense and Vinay Gupta is someone who I think is highly underappreciated. This practice is like jumping into an ocean directly without necessarily knowing if you can swim properly. If that appeals to you, go ahead!