Stay Woke

A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us

By: Justin Michael Williams

Narrated by: Justin Michael Williams

A no-nonsense guide to establishing a personal meditation practice, changing your life, and taking hold of your dreams.

CONFESSION: This is not really an audiobook about meditation.

Yes, Justin Michael Williams is going to teach you everything you need to know about meditation—but if you came looking for a typical program on mindfulness, you’re in the wrong place.

We are modern people in a high-tech world. We have first world problems and long to-do lists. And if you grew up in struggle—overcoming homophobia, sexism, trauma, shame, depression, poverty, toxic masculinity, racism, or social injustice—you need a different type of meditation … one that doesn’t pretend the struggle doesn’t exist.

Now, Justin introduces Freedom Meditation—an approach that addresses disillusionment, social justice, and shame; strengthens intuition; cuts through self-doubt; and empowers you to make better decisions. Here you will discover:

• The five myths that create roadblocks to meditation
• How to actually find stillness when your mind is going crazy
• What nobody tells you about “setting intentions” and the science of manifesting
• Why you must turn toward toxic thoughts rather than just papering over them with positivity
• The opportunity and danger of getting creative ideas during meditation
• How meditation can help you find more success in your work and relationships
• Daily rituals that cement and enrich your practice
• How to use mindfulness to take action toward the causes you believe in and get sh!t done

Read by the author, this innovative audiobook guides you step by step in creating a custom meditation ritual that fits in with your busy (and sometimes messy!) life. Whether you’ve tried meditation but it never sticks, or you’ve heard about it but never gave it a shot, Stay Woke gives people of all genders, identities, colors, religions, ages, and economic backgrounds the tools to stop wasting time, overcome self-doubt, and wake up to the lives we were really born to live.

A Treasure Trove of Helpful Information!

A beautifully written meditation guide for the “marginalized” who come in all different colors, sizes, shapes, and walks of life ... a little something for everyone! The beauty of the book is the way Justin weaves his meaningful message by recounting tales of his childhood spending time with his grandmother learning to cook. In this book, he serves up the ultimate dish and tribute to her honor. For those wanting to start or enhance their meditation practice, this book is a wonderful resource!

Gem

This book teaches you more than meditation, it teaches individual power and infinite possibilities. It gives you a look and understanding you didn’t know you needed. This book is a resource for life. I am grateful for the heart Justin poured into writing and narrating this book, he is a total gem.

WOW ‼️‼️

Having had a “regular” mediation practice this just came along and BLEW THE FREAKIN LID OFF 💥💥💥💥💥💥
Wow ‼️‼️Can’t thank you enough for your authenticity and openness 🙇🏽‍♀️

Where do I start

I started playing with the idea of meditation about 3 years ago. I wish I had read this book as soon as it was released. I’ve subscribed to apps, listened to podcasts, and read books. My practice got better and I understood the process but not the reasons behind the process. Justin Michael Williams takes the time to make the why and how very understandable. He tells his own story as a black gay man, but allows for each person to have their own reason for a meditation practice. My practice has become stronger and more focused. I’m just finishing my first listen through, and I can’t wait to start it again. Learning mantras and focus for me is priceless. I am eternally grateful for his insight and that he put this in a format that we can all benefit from.

Unique and powerful

I have a bookcase full of meditation books but this one was really special to me. Justin has a way of speaking to people who are often ignored and overlooked by communities that call themselves spiritual. He also speaks powerfully to millennials and younger who are new to meditation. If any of that is you, check this book out!