10% Happier with Dan Harris You Can't Meditate This Away (Race, Rage, and the Responsibilities of Meditators)
Jun 1, 2020
Sebene Selassie, a prominent meditation teacher and writer, dives into the urgency of addressing race and personal responsibility in the wake of social unrest. He discusses how meditation can help individuals navigate complex emotions like pain and anger, while also reflecting on internal biases. Selassie emphasizes the importance of compassion and awareness, urging meditators to engage meaningfully with societal issues. Personal stories enrich the conversation, showcasing resilience found in shared human experiences and the necessity for allyship amidst ongoing challenges.
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Waking Up Through Meditation
- Practice meditation to wake up and face reality, even when uncomfortable.
- Embrace pain and anger as a path to freedom and wisdom.
Pain and Perspective
- Sheltering from others' pain creates delusion and fragility.
- Facing pain builds resilience and wisdom by providing perspective.
Internalized Anti-Blackness
- Sebene Selassie experienced internalized anti-Blackness growing up in white neighborhoods.
- She consciously unlearned it through study and self-reflection, embracing her identity.