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Meditation Without the BS
An Honest Guide for People Who’ve Tried and Quit Three Times AlreadyBy Vincent OkOnjONarrated by Theresa BrennanLength6h 7m
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**Meditation Without the BS — Audiobook · Narrated by Theresa Brennan.**
🎧 Listen time: 6 hours 7 minutes
Many people begin meditation with good intentions only to abandon the practice weeks later. They download an app, follow a popular course, or try a highly recommended technique, yet somehow it never becomes a lasting habit. In *Honest Meditation Guide for Beginners Who Tried and Quit*, contemplative scholar Vincent Okonjo challenges the idea that some people simply are not suited for meditation. Instead, he argues that most failures result from poor fit, unrealistic expectations, inadequate guidance, or choosing the wrong practice for a particular stage of life.
Drawing on more than twenty years of teaching contemplative traditions, Okonjo offers a clear and accessible exploration of the major meditation approaches practiced around the world. Rather than promoting a single method, he introduces listeners to focused attention, open awareness, analytical meditation, devotional practices, loving-kindness meditation, and several traditions drawn from Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, and Sufi teachings.
The book helps listeners identify which approaches may align best with their personalities, goals, and life circumstances. It also addresses common reasons people abandon meditation, including boredom, frustration, unrealistic expectations, poor instruction, and uncomfortable emotional experiences that arise during practice.
Unlike many popular meditation books, Okonjo provides a balanced discussion of scientific research, acknowledging both the benefits and limitations of current evidence. He avoids exaggerated claims and instead presents meditation as a long-term practice that develops gradually over months and years.
Listeners will also learn how to evaluate teachers, avoid unhealthy communities, recognize situations where meditation may not be appropriate, and build a sustainable daily practice without becoming dependent on apps, streaks, or rigid routines.
This book is designed for people who have already tried meditation and felt disappointed by the results. By offering a broader understanding of contemplative traditions and a more realistic approach to practice, it provides a thoughtful and encouraging path toward developing a meditation habit that is both meaningful and sustainable.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion, Self-Help
Length6 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byTheresa Brennan
FormatAudiobook
LanguageEnglish
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