#408 — Finding Equanimity in Chaos
Making Sense with Sam Harris
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Navigating Self-Awareness and Mindfulness
This chapter explores the intricate relationship between self-awareness and mindfulness, focusing on the importance of recognizing the observer in one’s consciousness. The speakers discuss the challenges of meditation, duality, and the journey toward non-dual mindfulness, emphasizing the transformative power of accepting emotions without the desire to change them. Drawing on Buddhist concepts like shunyata, the conversation highlights the insights gained from the practice of mindfulness, urging a gentle and open approach to understanding one’s emotional states.
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