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Resisting What You Don't Want To Feel Just Makes It Worse. Here's A Different Strategy. | Ofosu Jones-Quartey and Cara Lai

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Oct 16, 2024
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Cara Lai
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Ofosu Jones-Quartey
Ofosu Jones-Quartey, a meditation teacher and mindful hip-hop artist, teams up with Cara Lai, a versatile meditation instructor and former wilderness guide. They explore the impact of resisting emotions, emphasizing that acceptance leads to equanimity. The duo discusses the Buddhist concept of the 'three poisons' and how embracing emotional vulnerability is vital for personal growth. They also highlight redefining activism through kindness and self-care, demonstrating that small gestures can create significant community connections.
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INSIGHT

Dukkha: Pervasive Dissatisfaction

  • In Buddhism, suffering (dukkha) refers to a pervasive dissatisfaction woven into life.
  • It's not about external circumstances, but our misaligned relationship with reality.
ANECDOTE

Immaturity and Dukkha

  • Ofosu Jones-Quartey uses examples like overeating and substance use to illustrate dukkha.
  • These show the initial allure followed by the eventual negative consequences.
ADVICE

Acceptance vs. Resistance

  • Practice acceptance by recognizing what you can and cannot control.
  • This frees up energy for impactful action instead of resisting the present moment.
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