Secular Buddhism 99 - Presence Podcast Interview
May 22, 2019
The interview explores topics like mindfulness workshops, learning from African culture, embracing inclusivity and shifting perspectives. They also delve into self-deception, self-honesty, and the power of gratitude.
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Volunteering Revealed Cultural Blind Spots
- Noah described volunteering in Africa and realizing Western aid can impose harmful standards on local happiness.
- He learned locals often thrived with less and offered Westerners valuable perspective.
One Toy Can Create Conflict
- Noah recounts volunteers warned not to bring toys because one toy can create conflict among children.
- The example showed how well-intentioned gifts can unintentionally cause harm.
Identity Is A Story, Not You
- Noah realized his identity was fused to being an entrepreneur and that this story caused intense suffering when the company failed.
- He discovered the self is not the labels we attach and that stories can be dismantled by experience.