What will I learn about: why you should abandon painful cross-legged positions and instead sit as comfortably as you do when watching television to make meditation effortless?

Discover why you should abandon painful cross-legged positions and instead sit as comfortably as you do when watching television to make meditation effortless.

What will I learn about: build a hassle-free daily practice by meditating for just 10 to 20 minutes twice a day, peeking at a clock instead of using a jarring alarm?

Learn how to build a hassle-free daily practice by meditating for just 10 to 20 minutes twice a day, peeking at a clock instead of using a jarring alarm.

What will I learn about: why forcefully trying to clear your mind creates more distraction, and how accepting wandering thoughts is the true secret to a successful mental workout?

Understand why forcefully trying to clear your mind creates more distraction, and how accepting wandering thoughts is the true secret to a successful mental workout.

What will I learn about: the EASY technique—Embrace, Accept, Surrender, and Yield—to stop fighting your inner dialogue and peacefully navigate your busy mind?

Master the EASY technique—Embrace, Accept, Surrender, and Yield—to stop fighting your inner dialogue and peacefully navigate your busy mind.

What will I learn about: how to use the silent 'ah-hum' Settling Sound to create mental white noise, naturally guiding your brain into a blissful, restful state?

Find out how to use the silent 'ah-hum' Settling Sound to create mental white noise, naturally guiding your brain into a blissful, restful state.

Bliss More

How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying

Light Watkins

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💡What if the secret to a successful meditation practice wasn’t focusing harder, but actually putting in zero effort?
💡Have you ever wondered why your mind refuses to go quiet, and what would happen if you stopped trying to silence it?
💡Are you curious about how to ditch the backaches and restlessness to finally experience the 'bliss' that meditation apps always promise?

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Key Takeaways from Bliss More

✓Discover why you should abandon painful cross-legged positions and instead sit as comfortably as you do when watching television to make meditation effortless.
✓Learn how to build a hassle-free daily practice by meditating for just 10 to 20 minutes twice a day, peeking at a clock instead of using a jarring alarm.
✓Understand why forcefully trying to clear your mind creates more distraction, and how accepting wandering thoughts is the true secret to a successful mental workout.
✓Master the EASY technique—Embrace, Accept, Surrender, and Yield—to stop fighting your inner dialogue and peacefully navigate your busy mind.
✓Find out how to use the silent 'ah-hum' Settling Sound to create mental white noise, naturally guiding your brain into a blissful, restful state.

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The De-stressing Process+

True Mindfulness+

Post-Meditation+

Quiz — Test Your Understanding

Question 1 of 10

What does the author recommend regarding physical posture and environment during meditation?

A. Sit cross-legged with hands palms-up to align your energy centers.
B. Lie down completely flat on the floor in a completely silent, zen-inducing room.
C. Find an effortlessly comfortable position, like when watching TV, and meditate wherever you can.
D. Sit perfectly still and strictly ignore any physical urges like itching or sneezing.

Question 2 of 10

Based on the 'polar bear' experiment mentioned in the text, what is the author's advice for dealing with random thoughts during meditation?

A. Actively push the thoughts away by focusing harder on a soothing image.
B. Stop trying to quiet the mind and instead accept all thoughts as part of the experience.
C. Use a visualization technique to trap the distracting thoughts in a mental box.
D. Stop the meditation session and try again later when your mind is less busy.

Question 3 of 10

What does the acronym EASY stand for in the context of Light Watkins's meditation technique?

A. Elevate, Align, Settle, Yearn
B. Engage, Assess, Shift, Yield
C. Embrace, Acknowledge, Settle, Yoke
D. Embrace, Accept, Surrender, Yield

Question 4 of 10

How should the 'Settling Sound' (ah-hum) be utilized during a meditation session?

A. It should be chanted loudly to block out external distractions and noises.
B. You should focus heavily on its literal Sanskrit meaning, 'I am,' to guide your thoughts.
C. It should be thought so softly that it acts like white noise on the edge of your perception.
D. It must be perfectly synchronized with a strictly controlled, deep breathing pattern.

Question 5 of 10

What is the author's recommended method for tracking time during your daily 10 to 20-minute meditation sessions?

A. Set a gentle, soothing alarm on your phone to ring when time is up.
B. Peek at a watch or digital clock whenever you feel the need to check the time.
C. Count your breaths until you reach exactly one hundred.
D. Listen to a guided meditation track that is exactly 20 minutes long.

Question 6 of 10

Why does the author suggest making an 'exchange' (such as donating money or time) when beginning a meditation practice?

A. It confirms your serious commitment, which leads to greater consistency and a stronger technique.
B. It pays for the spiritual karma required to reach the deeper levels of the settled mind.
C. It clears the mind of financial and social worries so you can focus better during sessions.
D. It is a strict requirement for learning any traditional Eastern monastic practice.

Question 7 of 10

What did Dr. Herbert Benson's research at Harvard Medical School reveal about meditation?

A. It triggers the 'fight-or-flight' response, helping the body build physical resilience to stress.
B. It is the only scientifically proven way to cure behavioral issues like sugar addiction.
C. It produces a physiological state more tranquil than sleep, which he called the relaxation response.
D. It only provides measurable biological benefits if the practitioner is a monastic monk.

Question 8 of 10

If you experience a racing heart, unusual sensations, or painful emotions coming to the surface during meditation, how should you interpret this?

A. You are doing the meditation incorrectly and need to focus harder on your mantra.
B. Your body and mind are cleansing themselves of accumulated emotional trauma and stress.
C. You have chosen the wrong Settling Sound and need to switch to a different one.
D. Your body is rejecting the practice, and you should take a break for a few days.

Question 9 of 10

According to the book, what is the relationship between meditation and mindfulness?

A. They are interchangeable terms for the exact same active mental technique.
B. Mindfulness is the active technique of focusing deeply that you must use during meditation.
C. Meditation is the practice that naturally leads to true mindfulness as a byproduct.
D. Mindfulness requires focusing on one thing at a time, which prevents you from meditating properly.

Question 10 of 10

When does the author recommend practicing intentions and affirmations?

A. At the very beginning of the meditation to set the mood for the session.
B. Continuously throughout the meditation, using them as your Settling Sound.
C. During the two minutes of post-meditation time after your timer is up.
D. Right before you go to sleep at night, completely separate from your meditation routine.

Bliss More — Full Chapter Overview

1Recommendation
21 — Meditation should feel easy.
32 — To quiet your mind, stop trying to force it.
43 — Use a Settling Sound to help quiet your mind.
54 — To make meditation work for you, commit seriously.
65 — Meditation brings relaxation.
76 — Don’t worry — you’re simply de-stressing.
87 — Real mindfulness comes from meditation.
98 — Final summary

Bliss More Summary & Overview

Bliss More (2018) outlines a radical and effortless approach to meditation. Whether you’ve found yourself restless while sitting on your pillow or more mindful of your backache than your oneness with the universe, this book outlines easy steps to help you find your meditative groove.

Who Should Listen to Bliss More?

Restless meditators
Those looking for a new approach to mindfulness
Anyone hoping to bliss out a little more

About the Author: Light Watkins

Since 1998, Light Watkins has been a mindfulness and meditation teacher, as well as the founder of The Shine Movement. Through his courses, books, TEDx talk, and email newsletter, Watkins’s teachings have reached hundreds of thousands of people all across the globe.

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