Cory Allen on Mindfulness and Understanding Identity

Jun 7, 2022

Cory Allen, a writer, musician, and creator of The Astral Hustle, dives into the intricate relationship between mindfulness and identity. He explores how our reactions often misrepresent who we truly are and challenges the allure of material wealth as a source of satisfaction. Emphasizing the power of meditation and self-awareness, Cory discusses the importance of separating our desires from our identities. The conversation unfolds around the significance of emotional resilience and the mind-body connection in personal growth.

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Mindfulness and Impulses

Mindfulness lets you observe impulses, not just thoughts.
These impulses are merely suggestions, not obligations.

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Impermanence of Self

Our identity is a collection of concepts we apply to raw data from our nervous system.
True self is impermanent; detach from identity, follow intuition and wholesome values.

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The Illusion of Material Wealth

Material wealth’s allure is the dream of being free from desires.
True satisfaction comes from wanting nothing and appreciating existence.

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Cory Allen is a writer, musician, and the creator of the podcast, The Astral Hustle. He focuses on how to live better with leading experts in mindfulness, neuroscience, and philosophy. In Cory’s first appearance on the show, he discussed his book Now is the Way.

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Cory Allen and I Discuss Mindfulness, Understanding Identity, and…

How we are always reacting to our situations
Mistaking our reactions for who we are
Understanding our identity and where it comes from
What we’re really looking for when we seek material wealth
The pull of not feeling satisfied and constantly seeking satisfaction
Differentiating our identity and our wanting
Overwhelm is what leads to difficulty overwriting our impulses
The value of meditation and mindfulness to calm the body
The importance of exercise and nourishing the body
How exercise and meditation complement each other
The power of assertiveness when facing the challenge of change
Self discipline is about giving yourself freedom from being controlled
His work creating binaural beats and the effects of the vibrational sounds

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If you enjoyed this conversation with Cory Allen, you might also enjoy these other episodes:

Cultivating Mindfulness with Cory Allen (2020)

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