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Shadi describes his work as a political scientist and his introduction to Waking Up.
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A practicing Muslim, Shadi brackets themes he regards as conflicting with his faith.
On the spiritual path, is experiencing better than intellectualizing?
How do we make anxiety an object of awareness?
Is it useful to resist certain unhealthy states, or should we accept them without judgment?
When are negative emotions useful—and for how long?
What is the core insight behind Douglas Harding’s method, and are there alternative approaches?
How do you deal with the urge to move during meditation?
Is Waking Up compatible with theistic religious belief?
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