Mantalks Podcast: Purpose | Legacy | Relationships | Self Mastery | Business

Talking points: zen, meditation, mindfulness, psychedelics, mindsetI'm one of those people who hated sitting down and meditating, even after a few years of trying to practice. It's now something I do nearly every day, and it grounds me in ways I can't explain. This is a pretty common story, especially among men I've worked with, so I brought Henry Shukman back on the show to dig into what novice meditators get wrong, what some good starter methods are, and really: what IS thought, anyway?Listen in for a great look at the start and "end" goal of mindfulness, and Henry's infectious enthusiasm for this powerful practice.(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:47)- Do men and women have different struggles with meditation?(00:08:35) - Why do meditation and mindfulness draw more women than men?(00:18:45) - What are the initial resistance points when people start a meditation practice?(00:25:03) - What IS thinking?(00:31:57) - But what’s the actual goal of mindfulness, and how do you get there? (00:38:56) - The power of allowing,