Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield
Ep. 214 – Right Attitude
Nov 21, 2023
Jack Kornfield explores the liberating step of Right Attitude, breaking free from automatic habits and becoming fully conscious. He discusses the three aspects of Right Attitude, working with our unique personality, adding fire to our practice, and transforming from automatic pilot to full consciousness. Jack also shares the story of Larry Brilliant and the importance of love manifesting when things get difficult. The podcast explores the significance of uniting for a common purpose and cultivating a genuine spiritual life, the importance of love in our inner life, the concept of personality and openness, and the challenges of meditation practice.
45:25
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Breaking free from automatic habits by bringing conscious awareness to them.
- Embracing a mindset of discovery and openness in spiritual practice.
Deep dives
Right Attitude as a Step on the Eightfold Path
Right Attitude, also known as Right Thought or Wise Thought, is one of the steps on Buddha's noble eightfold path. It emphasizes breaking free from automatic habits and living consciously in the present moment. Rather than trying to change or push away habits, the focus is on being fully present and aware of them. This practice of conscious awareness allows for a deeper understanding of one's patterns and a more skillful renunciation of unhealthy habits.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
