Reflection and Invitation for Personal Growth

“But if we realize that where we're going, our destination is the happiness, that is our authentic nature, we can be motivated to stay the course”.

In this thought-provoking episode of SoulTalk, we explore the transformative power of mindset with the insightful Cheri Huber,  We welcome Cheri for the second time on this podcast. Cheri is a meditation teacher in the Sōtō School of Zen Buddhism tradition, she is also the founder and guiding teacher of Zen Monastery Peace Center. As an  expert in personal growth and self-awareness, Cheri shares her invaluable wisdom on how shifting from a fixed mindset to one focused on growth can be a game-changer in all areas of life. 

Through her extensive experience, she walks us through practical strategies for recognizing and overcoming limiting beliefs, helping us break free from the thought patterns that hold us back. Cheri emphasizes the importance of embracing discomfort as a catalyst for personal evolution and highlights how small, intentional changes in how we think and act can lead to profound, lasting transformations. 

Whether you’re navigating challenges in your personal life or striving to elevate your professional growth, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger, act bolder, and live more authentically. 

Listen to this episode and learn how to unlock your full potential. 

Timestamps: 

• (00:01:59) - The foundation of suffering: identifying with the ego.
• (00:07:08) - Cheri’s journey and how she began teaching mindfulness.
• (00:10:11) - The role of awareness in breaking free from patterns of suffering. 
• (00:15:39) - Practical techniques to silence the ego’s voice.
• (00:20:44) - Insights from Cheri’s book: Suffering Is Optional.
• (00:25:28) - Navigating difficult emotions with self-compassion.
• (00:26:18) - The impact of attitude on one’s life.
• (00:35:00) - Challenges of remaining present while facing injustices.
• (00:47:49) - Moving towards transformation without self-hatred.
• (00:50:30) - The complexity of moral judgment.
• (00:55:15) - Painful lessons people often learn and the transformative potential of self-awareness.

Some Questions I Ask:

• What does karma mean, and how does it impact our lives?
• How can we practice gratitude and presence in our daily lives?
• What role does judgment play in our relationships and self-perception?
• Why is forgiveness important, and how do we cultivate it?
• How do commitment and self-growth shape meaningful relationships?
• How do awareness and conditioning influence people’s morality and actions?

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• How  karma reflects the interconnectedness of actions rather than a system of reward and punishment.
• How gratitude and living in the moment can transform your relationships and overall well-being.
• The role of commitment and self-improvement in fostering deeper connections with others.
• How judgment often masks personal insecurities and how self-reflection can lead to growth.
• Discover why forgiveness naturally emerges when emotions are processed and human flaws are understood.
• How people’s actions are shaped by their level of awareness and personal conditioning, even in extreme situations.

LINKS

CHERI HUBER URL:   https://www.livingcompassion.org  , http://www.recordingandlistening.org , https://www.keepitsimple.org

CHERI HUBER PREVIOUS SOULTALK EPISODE:  http://podcast.kuteblackson.com/235-cheri-huber-how-to-get-from-where-you-are-to-where-you-want-to-be

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