10% Happier with Dan Harris Joseph Goldstein | Meditating In A Pandemic
Apr 1, 2020
Joseph Goldstein, a renowned meditation master and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society, shares his wisdom on navigating stress during challenging times. He discusses practical mindfulness techniques like walking meditation and emphasizes the importance of embracing emotions through self-acceptance. Goldstein also encourages listeners to reflect on their mortality to gain perspective and inner peace. His insights offer tools for both beginners and seasoned meditators to cultivate calm and resilience in everyday life.
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Seeking Additional Support
- If struggling with intrusive anxiety, explore additional support systems.
- Meditation is key for understanding your mind, but other modalities like therapy or medication can also be helpful.
Recognition vs. Mindfulness
- Mindfulness involves both recognizing and accepting what arises, not just recognizing it.
- Acceptance creates space for emotions to flow through, while aversion feeds them.
Mental Noting Technique
- Use mental noting, a soft whisper in the mind, to label thoughts and emotions.
- This creates distance and objectivity, like "self-distancing," reducing their power.