In my experience, the recent proliferation of celebrity-endorsed meditation guides in mainstream bookstores is steering beginners towards performance over presence.

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Barnes & Noble's front display is always stacked with those celebrity mindfulness books. They prioritize aesthetic over substance, making beginners feel like they're failing if they don't achieve instant calm. Grab a used copy of 'The Miracle of Mindfulness' instead and actually learn to sit with your thoughts.

the_betty50m ago

Totally agree with @the_patricia. I bought one of those sleek books and it just made me feel worse about my racing thoughts. Found a worn-out copy at a thrift store and actually started to get it.