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Mindfulness with breathing is a different, improved edition of the same book.
Understanding emptiness (sunyata) of conditioned things around you and reallizing non-self (anatta) are extremely freeing and happy states. You are magic not because the world is magical but bc you've freed yourself from the mental proliferation that most of us are blown around by like dry leaves. The sense of self which is the cause of all your confusion, suffering, whatever else is at the root of any possible agitation that can bring the mind away from a bright stillness.
You seem to have a strong desire for transcendence. This can be a hindrance. I have it, and have benefited greatly from having a good teacher. You can find them at places like IMS or your local monastery.
From Buddhadasa:
"The term "anapanasati" does not mean, as is generally interpreted, mindfulness established on in and out breathing. Actually it means mindfulness established on an object all the time with each in and out breath: Initially one establishes mindfulness on the breathing itself, then on different kinds of feeling, different states of mind, then the characteristic of impermanence… and finally on relinquishment, which is the ultimate objective of the practice."
If you'd like to try it get this book. It's incredible:
http://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Breathing-Manual-Serious-Beginners/dp/0861711114/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452893595&sr=8-1&keywords=anapanasati
I found this and this but I'm not sure which one is better.
I love this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Breathing-Manual-Serious-Beginners/dp/0861711114/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1485535004&sr=1-1&refinements=p_27%3ABuddhadasa+Bhikkhu