Waking Up - Guided meditation with Sam Harris

please delete my comments on this course. I was too quick and didn't read that the comments were about the NEW course not the podcast. Stupid me!

@samharrisofficial During meditation, it seems to me that I have two categories of thoughts. First are random thoughts that seem come from the out of no where and have a more random nature. The second type are those that seem to come from me, that I am creating them and are most often in the form of me talking to myself. Since I believe that consiousness, "I" is separate from the mind, "me" it *feels* that the random thoughts come from the "me" mind and the talking to myself thoughts come from the "I", but I know that is not true since the "I" is conciousness and only capable of awareness and observation. I also notice that in deep meditation, the outside, random thoughts tend to decrease, but the talking to myself thoughts are impossible to overcome. All forms of meditation teachers will say to observe the thoughts, but I don't know how to observe the ones that seem to come from I. Do you have any advice on how to break through this barrier?

@samharrisofficial I realize that "free will" maybe too much to ask for, but can we at least get a discount?

I've been waiting to see what this app is like after using 10% happier and Headspace for the last few years. I like the inclusion of the lessons, which offers a little more insight compared to the competition.

Pros:

Easy to listen to from someone with a unique perspective in the same

Cons:

Having some login issues as a previous patreon (content isn't showing up as unlocked, but was earlier)

Sam, what are the differentiators between your app and say a nicely done app like Headspace or 10% happier? I have been a beta tester of your app but I'd like to hear you elaborate on this point. Thank you.

Is there any chance for an iOS 10 version down the line?

Hi Sam! I've gone in and out of a meditation practice over the last 2-3 years, the one consistency being your 9 minute meditation on Youtube (though it got really repetitive). I'm really excited about the app and I can't wait to start integrating this into my daily routine. Really appreciate the podcast, keep the great content coming. I wanted to ask: are there certain types of lies that may have positive affects? An example being sarcasm, which in the right circumstance can generate a laugh. Is that ethical?

I’ve been waiting for this for a long time. Very happy it’s finally here.

Pros:

Great voice. Helpful, logical insights, non-religious

Cons:

None yet

Hey Sam, who else in this space do think is worth listening to? I predominantly listen to yourself, Rupert Spira and Allan Watts material. Love the app and the Waking Up podcast!

@samharrisofficial The user interface of this app is as enjoyable as the meditations and lessons within. I have found the progression of these meditations is steeper than that of head space -- which I like! However, I find my self re-listening to meditations 15 - 18 to gain a better experience of meditating with my eyes open. Problem is that I lose track of the last one I listened to. It would be useful to have the "next meditation" in the home screen be the next mediation from the one previously listened to (I just listed to 17 so the next one should be 18) instead of the meditation that I have not listened (for instance 34 since I only made it to 33). You should still be able to see your total progress in the meditation section. Otherwise awesome app -- thank you!