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Sharon Salzberg Makes Me Feel Better

Mar 25, 2020

In this uplifting conversation, Sharon Salzberg, a legendary meditation teacher and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society, shares her 50 years of wisdom on mindfulness. She discusses effective ways to navigate anxiety, highlighting the role of kindness and social connections during tough times. Sharon also explores the transformative power of loving kindness meditation, emphasizing self-compassion and vulnerability in building deeper relationships. Her humor and perspective offer hope amidst life's challenges, making this an enlightening dialogue.

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Intro

2min

Navigating Anxiety Through Mindfulness and Connection

15min

Embracing Loving Kindness

16min

Navigating a Species Moment: Hope and Struggle

5min

Recognizing the Unsung Heroes and Embracing Change

4min

Balancing Action and Mindfulness

6min

Redefining Love and Compassion

12min

If, given the deeply suboptimal circumstances in which we find ourselves right now, you are cycling through anxiety, depression, anger, and apathy, I suspect this conversation with legendary meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg may elevate your mood. It certainly worked for me. I was in a little bit of a dark place when I hopped on the line with her- stuck in a story about how this pandemic is a waking nightmare with no expiration date. But there is something powerful about talking to someone who has spent 50 years dedicated to meditation and Buddhism. She provides a reframing, a dose of perspective, and practical, science-backed skills. Plus, like many of the best meditation teachers, she is quite funny. Enjoy. Full Show Notes: http://tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sharon-salzberg-232 Sharon Salzberg's Resources: Website: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/ Books: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/books-audio/ Podcast: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/metta-hour-podcast/ Ten Percent Happier LIVE: Website: www.tenpercent.com/live In the Ten Percent Happier App: https://10percenthappier.app.link/TenPercentHappierLIVE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3AWCFuxotrXmgqUHQdwyg

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