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The Standing Meditation: Excel In The Modern World Using An Ancient Practice Paperback – January 14, 2021

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Death might stop the pain…

…if only he could figure out how to do it.

Was suicide the only option?

His home life was dysfunctional. College had been a bust. Nate dropped out. He had a plan to chase his entrepreneurial dreams and knew that if he worked hard, life would be a joy. He turned to traditional self-help books. They didn’t help. Those authors didn’t seem to understand his situation.

Before long, he was in debt, lonely, and living each day at the bottom of a bottle.

Was there any way out of the darkness?

As he teetered on the edge of ending it all, he found the strength to try one more thing. He would take a stand against the depression and hopelessness he felt, both literally and figuratively. The ancient practice of standing meditation put him on the path and saved his life.

These stories will inspire.

This practice is not easy. It’s not pain-free. But it could transform your life.

Are you ready to push away the emptiness?

You’ll love this unique method of meditation, because this book has both the examples and the methods to put you back on the right path.

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Nate Rifkin has prospered by combining ancient mystical practices with modern strategies for living. As a spiritual explorer, he dedicates himself to the Daoist mystical tradition. As a leader in the field of business, he has written marketing campaigns that have generated tens of millions of dollars in sales. Nate lives in Irvine, California.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wood Ox Publishing (January 14, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1735825956
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1735825953
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.22 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.89 x 9 inches
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Nate Rifkin has prospered by combining ancient mystical practices with modern strategies for living. As a spiritual explorer, he dedicates himself to the Daoist mystical tradition. As a leader in the field of business, he has written marketing campaigns that have generated tens of millions of dollars in sales. Nate lives in Irvine, California. He publishes articles on www.NateRifkin.com

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The Standing Meditation is one of the best books I’ve ever read (and I read at least a book a week). This practical, simple, yet deeply profound guide has helped me develop a daily meditation practice along with nuggets of gold that have shifted my mindset, daily habits and created tangible results in my life. Nate’s writing style is easy to follow and hilarious, and each personal story he shares gives the perfect context and example for the deeper and more complex concepts.If I could recommend ONE book if you want to make massive headway in your life, this is it!! The Standing Meditation is a book I will be gifting to friends, family and co-workers for years. Everyone needs to read this. You can tell Nate has done the work in his life and is truly an expert in this field. He has embodied all of the teachings he shares in this book, and this level of mastery translates into each chapter.
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Greig M. Veeder
5.0 out of 5 stars What a guide should be like
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2021
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Let me confess – I have known Nate a long time and that he has been working on this book. So I said, “Ok, I will read it.” What else was I going to do? I was shocked. As soon as I started reading, I was surprised at how powerfully Nate was able to grip me with his story. I’d already known him but, as I read his writing, it was like having a buddy suddenly bust out and sing opera.
This book is not a text on meditation (boring). It actually teaches you how to meditate which is only somewhat about the various physical things involved in meditating. Through the various stories Nate guides us into adopting a “practice” that promotes and preserves health - which at my age is more and more important. When we take on learning and incorporating any practice we end up facing some ugly, resistant stuff. His personal story provides all the “misery loves company” anybody could need to grow through personal forms of hell. It is real enough to also be funny; we have to laugh or there is no acceptance.
On another note, as I read Standing Meditation I kept having thoughts of Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Nate’s book is what a manual should be – so much more than, “relax and breathe.” He joins with you in the efforts of self-acceptance and change.

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steven keil
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must read for anyone serious about meditation
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2021
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This book is brilliantly written, I have been reading and practicing eastern religion for well over 10 years. When I first started practicing standing meditation I absolutely loved it because I actually had more trouble sitting still for 5 minutes than standing for 10. I read a few books and watched YouTube videos on proper stance and understanding the science behind this incredible practice. I still always wondered if I was actually standing correctly. I wish I would have had a book this well written back when I first started. Not only does he have an incredible grasp on the spirit of this art, he has a wonderful way of articulating the essence behind it as well. I had actually gotten away from practicing the standing meditation in the last couple of years as I was studying different forms of qigong. When Nate's book was suggested to me on kindle I had an urge to start practicing again, after reading this book thats turned into a full on fever. He has some incredible tips about mentally releasing stress and stagnant energy that I've actually never come across in all my reading.
Thank you Nate for writing this amazing work of art.
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Ryan M. Healy
4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating book on a fascinating subject
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021
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Part inspiration and part how-to manual, this book leverages the power of story telling to teach the reader how to do The Standing Meditation (aka "The Immortal Post") to create positive change.

Disclosure: Since Nate is a good friend of mine, I'm coming at this from a different perspective than the average reader.

I knew very little of Nate's family life or early years, so it was eye-opening to learn how dysfunctional and emotionally stunted his home life was. I also commiserated with Nate as he described his failures with traditional self-help material, his struggles with debt, the persistence of bill collectors, and more. (I've gone through similar experiences myself.)

You will learn how to do The Standing Meditation early in the book -- in Chapter 8. But you will continue learning nuances about the practice, including what you might experience, until the very end.

Nate's narrative builds momentum with every chapter. After the halfway mark, I found the book harder to put down. I was emotionally invested in the story! And even though I already knew the outcome of the story, I still wanted to continue reading to fill in the gaps.

Overall, this book is well-written and engaging. Each chapter continues Nate's life story, ultimately teaching some lesson or principle. I dabbled with some daoist reading in my teens, so it was fun to revisit the subject.

Some of what Nate writes about near the end of the book reminded me of The Healing Code (by Alexander Lloyd, PhD), something I've practiced at different times during the last 6+ years. Nate's writing has inspired me to revisit that material.

The bottom line: This book will be ideal for anybody interested in daoism, meditation, self-improvement, or simply how to go beyond the empty platitudes of most self-help books to find something that actually works. I recommend Nate's book without reservation.

P.S. I met Nate in Chapter 22, the day before he flew to Baltimore.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, Secret, Yet Powerfully Transformative Practice That You Do Not Want To Miss!
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2021
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The Standing Meditation reveals a gut wrenching, humbling and inspiring story of Nate Rifkin, a man who is faced with a series of unthinkable challenges who plummets into despair and hits rock bottom. Rather than give up and quit, he decides to turn inward, dig deep, and find the courage required to accept responsibility for his circumstances and turn his life around. In the midst of his dark night of the soul Nate meets a teacher and is introduced to a simple, yet powerfully transformative practice. A practice that holds unimaginable, life giving, and life changing potency if one is willing to patiently, persistently practice it... one moment at a time, one day at a time, for as long as it continues to provide benefits. I highly recommend that you buy this book, read it, and most importantly, practice and experience the life changing impact The Standing Meditation holds in store for you. Thank you Nate for turning your life around and sharing the wisdom revealed on your journey with all who read your book and benefit from the practices you invite here. Jim Anderson Evergreen, Colorado
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Jordan
5.0 out of 5 stars "I HATE Nate for writing something so..."
Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2021
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Most fiction books bore me. And I rarely have the patience to sit through another “zero to hero” story — this includes many of the NY Times bestsellers. I yawn at them all.

This book, however, was something special. Aside from the fact it’s well written, the thing that impresses me the most is the storytelling.

Nate’s storytelling hooked me from the start, pulled me in close, and didn’t want to let me go.

I usually read in bed, in short bouts, before falling asleep. Typically, I’ll start to read a page or two, and before I know it, I’m feeling drowsy and my eyelids are closing shut. It’s only a matter of time until I’m fast asleep.

I couldn’t do that with this book!

Nate’s storytelling sent shock waves of excitement coursing throughout my body. I feel a jolt of energy wake me from my drowsy state and put me on high alert. I couldn’t put this thing down. And I HATE Nate for writing something so unputdownable.

A word of caution for anyone considering buying this book. Do NOT read this in bed — it will keep you up all night, eagerly turning the page, awaiting to see what comes next.
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Mike Freeman
2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2021
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I have two issues with this book. First everyone's upbringing and life experiences are different. So to write about your life to serve as an inspiration is a marginal tactic. I assume that was this author's intent. But far too overdone. I lost interest looking for that next nugget of technique through many pages of someone else's life. Secondly a "this is my experience" teaching technique misses that, again, the readers are individuals and will face their own challenges and not necessarily what the author experienced in their individual practice.

I gave up on this book for those reasons.

There are many good teachers and books out there. My recommendation is to seek them out instead.
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