Cory Sterling shares his journey of practicing meditation for 1000 days. He explains what meditation means to him, how it has become a daily habit, and the different techniques and tools he uses. He also discusses his challenges in building a consistent meditation practice and the importance of tracking and consistency.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction: 1000 Days of Meditation

01:00 What Meditation Means to Me

04:03 Different Perspectives on Meditation

05:27 Unique Meditation Practices

06:25 The Power of Morning Meditation

07:49 Meditation as a Foundation

08:18 Influential Teachers and Books

08:47 Early Experiences with Meditation

09:45 Vipassana Retreat in Sri Lanka

10:39 Building a Meditation Practice

13:05 Tools and Techniques for Meditation

14:03 The Importance of Counting

14:32 Visualizing the Breath

19:41 Dealing with Thoughts During Meditation

20:38 The Goal of Meditation

21:08 Observing Thoughts and Returning to the Breath

22:05 Specifics of the Meditation Practice

25:40 The Road to 1000 Days of Meditation

26:35 The Importance of Tracking and Consistency

28:03 Doing Meditation First Thing in the Morning

29:01 The Journey to 1000 Days

30:57 The Meaning of a Thousand Days

31:56 The Gift of a Daily Meditation Practice

32:25 Conclusion: Meditation as a Helpful Tool