

274: How to Stop Missing Your Life and Heal from Pain with Cory Muscara
5 snips Jan 15, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Cory Muscara, a mindfulness teacher and author of Stop Missing Your Life, shares his transformative journey into meditation, which began in college. He discusses the profound insights gained from his six-month stint as a Buddhist monk in Burma, where he faced immense physical and emotional challenges. Cory distinguishes between primary and secondary pain, offering practical tools for self-discovery and resilience. He emphasizes finding one's unique teaching voice and the importance of authentic presence in today's superficial world.
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Early Life and Family Values
- Cory Muscara describes growing up in a close-knit, musical Italian family on Long Island.
- His parents encouraged exploration and supported diverse interests, which shaped his path towards mindfulness.
The Butterfly Metaphor
- As a child, Muscara was fascinated by butterflies, raising them and observing their metamorphosis.
- He learned a valuable lesson about patience after prematurely opening a chrysalis and finding mush, realizing he interfered with the natural process.
Shifting Perspectives on Success
- Muscara's initial interest in business and finance shifted in college after a breakup and a dispiriting encounter with a hedge fund manager.
- He realized that financial success didn't guarantee happiness, prompting a deeper exploration of well-being.