10% Happier with Dan Harris Three Mindfulness Strategies from Joseph Goldstein (2020)
Apr 7, 2021
Joseph Goldstein, a founding teacher at the Ten Percent Happier app and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society, shares invaluable meditation insights. He discusses mindfulness of thinking, emphasizing awareness of rushing—a common habit. Goldstein illustrates how recognizing fleeting thoughts can enhance emotional freedom. He also highlights the transformative power of embracing impermanence in mindfulness, encouraging listeners to deepen their understanding through everyday activities and the importance of balancing effort in practice.
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Nothing to Want
- The phrase "whatever arises passes away, therefore there's nothing to want" helps detach from craving in meditation.
- This detachment provides a glimpse of the third noble truth, the cessation of suffering.
Experiment with Phrases
- Experiment with phrases like "there's nothing to want" or "not wanting" during meditation.
- Find a phrase that resonates with you to release from craving.
Effort and Effortlessness
- Alternate between directed and choiceless awareness in meditation, like pedaling and coasting on a bike.
- Effort creates energy, making effortless practice easier.
