Jack Kornfield explores how to overcome suffering by freeing yourself from fear and stuck views. He discusses Ram Dass's teaching advice, Zen wisdom on dropping views, and the connection between attachment and fear. Jack also touches on overcoming opinions with mindfulness and working with racism through wakefulness.
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insights INSIGHT
Views Stem from Fear and Identity
Strong attachment to views and opinions often stems from fear and insecurity.
These views serve as barriers to protect our sense of self and identity.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Marriage Conflict Reveals Projections
Jack Kornfield shares a marriage conflict over differing archetypes from "The Goddesses in Every Woman."
Their struggle showed how projections on loved ones create pain and disillusionment.
insights INSIGHT
Wisdom Means Accepting Reality
Wise people accept what they see rather than reject it.
Foolish people do the opposite, rejecting what they see and clinging to what they think.
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