The practice of meditation can lead to a deep sense of peace from "summary" of Waking Up by Sam Harris
Meditation is a practice that holds the potential to transform our experience of the world. By simply sitting quietly and paying attention to our breath, or to the sensations in our bodies, or to the contents of our own minds, we can begin to see that our moment-to-moment experience is characterized by a ceaseless flow of phenomena. Thoughts, emotions, and sensory impressions arise and pass away continually. And yet, we are rarely fully conscious of this process. We are lost in thought, identified with our emotions, and distracted by the sights and sounds around us. However, through meditation, we can learn to break this spell of identification with our thoughts and feelings. We can begin to see that we are not our thoughts, but rather the awareness in which thoughts come and go. This shift in perspective can lead to a profound sense of freedom and peace. As we practice meditation, we develop the ability to observe our thoughts and emotions without being swept away by...
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