10% Happier with Dan Harris Mirabai Bush, Conversations on Loving and Dying
Mar 6, 2019
Mirabai Bush, an expert in meditation and co-author of 'Walking Each Other Home,' shares insights on navigating love and mortality. She discusses how contemplating death can enhance gratitude and mindfulness in life. Bush reflects on her transformative journey from the 1960s, her experiences with Ram Dass, and the rise of meditation in professional settings like Google. The conversation emphasizes the importance of embracing mortality to foster deeper connections and emotional growth, advocating for open discussions about life's impermanence.
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Mirabai's Journey to Meditation
- Mirabai Bush's journey into meditation began during a tumultuous period in the 60s and 70s.
- Seeking a more meaningful way of life, she traveled to India and encountered meditation through a 10-day retreat.
Founding of Insight Meditation Society
- After her transformative retreat, Bush stayed in India for two years, immersing herself in yoga and meditation.
- Upon returning to the US, she co-founded the Insight Meditation Society, a hub for contemplative practices.
The Rise and Fall of Illuminations
- Bush's venture, Illuminations, aimed to integrate mindfulness into business.
- Despite early success selling mandalas and rainbows, competition from larger companies led to its closure.
