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Mindfulness vs Loving Kindness
- Mindfulness helps differentiate between raw experience and the stories our minds tell.
- Loving kindness meditation changes the default narrative from fear to connection, complementing mindfulness.
Mindfulness Teachers' Rising Numbers Concern
- The rise of mindfulness teachers is widespread but often lacks traditional lineage or long-term training.
- This proliferation raises concerns about quality and depth of teaching in meditation.
Reluctant to Teacher, Then Founder
- Sharon initially resisted teaching meditation in the U.S. despite her teacher's encouragement.
- Eventually, she accepted and co-founded Insight Meditation Society after returning from India.