Just finished @SamHarrisOrg's mindfulness series in @wakingup - highly recommended.
Most meditation practices seem to assume you're already motivated to practice every day, but at least for me, this isn't usually the case. 1/
Sam interleaves guided meditation sessions with 10-minute lectures that constantly reinforce the "why" behind mindfulness, along with techniques for decoupling your ego from your thoughts.
For me, this is a critical step towards living in the present. 2/
One great and somewhat contrarian lecture (worth discussion) cautions you on taking too much pride in your practice and even your own humility.
There's a neat product discussion at the end about why "streaks" in wellness apps are an anti-pattern: dynamic.wakingup.com/course/CF485A?source=content%20share&share_id=78BF2447&pack=P29170 3/
The calming background audio that you can turn on for any lecture is a bit buggy atm but a very nice touch overall.
The app also has lectures from many different teachers and conversations about life philosophies, includes one with @willmacaskill about effective altruism. 4/
I haven't finished exploring it, but if you've been using the app for a while, I'm curious about your experiences and how they compare to other practices.