10% Happier with Dan Harris

Dr. Mark Epstein

4 snips
Jun 22, 2016
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Juggling Sparked Meditation Insight

  • Mark Epstein had a breakthrough in meditation inspired by learning to juggle oranges.
  • Juggling forced his mind to relax, mirroring meditation's goal for mental calmness.
ADVICE

Gentle Breath Awareness Practice

  • Use breath awareness by simply knowing when you breathe in and out, without forcing precise sensation.
  • This gentle attention balances effort and ease, making meditation more natural and sustainable.
INSIGHT

Understanding No-Self Concept

  • The Buddhist idea of no-self means the self we obsess over isn't as real as we think.
  • Recognizing this lessens ego and opens the possibility to be kinder and more flexible with ourselves.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app