10% Happier with Dan Harris 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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Present Moment Focus
- Return to the present moment when facing anxiety about the future.
- Deal with what's in front of you and connect with others.
The Nature of Fear
- Fear often arises not from the unknown, but from stories we tell ourselves about what we think we know.
- Reminding ourselves that we don't actually know creates space and peace.
Mindfulness of Fear
- Notice when your mind races into fearful projections.
- Return to your breath, a tried-and-true technique, even if it's been racing for a while.