10% Happier with Dan Harris How You Can Help Transform America's Racial Karma | Dr. Larry Ward
Jun 24, 2020
Dr. Larry Ward, a lay minister and advisor to the Executive Mind Leadership Institute, tackles America's pressing racial issues through the lens of personal trauma and healing. He emphasizes the potential for transformation in our collective racial karma. Through mindfulness and empathy, he explores how individuals can combat cycles of violence and fear. Ward discusses the vital role of corporations in fostering diversity and accountability, urging a cultural shift towards compassion and genuine connection to create a more equitable future.
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Empathy and Compassion
- Many people burn out in caregiving professions due to empathy insufficiency.
- Cultivate empathy as the foundation of society and transmute it into compassion.
The Ripple Effect of Trauma
- Trauma affects victims, perpetrators, and witnesses.
- Witnessing trauma can activate one's own trauma, while perpetrating it destroys the nervous system.
Grounding During Meditation
- During meditation, focus on bodily sensations below your navel to calm the nervous system.
- If sitting doesn't work, lie on the earth to feel grounded and safe.
