Good Life Project How to Feel Like You Belong in This World | Henry Shukman
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Aug 5, 2024 
Henry Shukman, an award-winning author known for his work on meditation and interconnectedness, shares profound insights on belonging through his concept of "Original Love." He explores how meditation can dissolve our constructed identities, revealing a sense of cosmic unity. The discussion delves into the transformative power of mindful awareness and the richness of collective experiences. Shukman encourages embracing awe in daily life and navigating uncertainty, all while fostering deeper connections with ourselves and others.
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Original Love vs. Original Sin
- Henry Shukman proposes the concept of "original love" as the innate state of lovingness and belonging in humans.
- This contrasts the conventional idea of "original sin" and invites us to experience profound unity with existence.
Mindfulness Regulates Stress
- Mindfulness enables us to observe stress responses without reaction and helps regulate the nervous system.
- Regular mindfulness practice leads to a better toned nervous system, reducing aggression and hate.
Self Dissolves in Meditation
- Meditation can reveal that the sense of a separate self is constructed by thoughts and can dissolve.
- Dropping the self leads to experiencing present moment and a unified field of being.