10% Happier with Dan Harris Sharon Salzberg, A Meditation Master Stares Down Death
Aug 14, 2019
Sharon Salzberg, a world-renowned meditation teacher and founding teacher of the 10% Happier app, shares her transformative journey through a serious health scare. She discusses how her mindfulness training helped her navigate fear and confusion during hospitalization. The conversation delves into the emotional responses to facing death, the significance of community support, and the power of meditation in transforming pain and perception. Ultimately, Sharon reflects on personal growth and the importance of embracing life’s challenges with gratitude.
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Septicemia Ordeal
- Sharon Salzberg experienced a sudden altered state, shivering and shaking, while in California.
- She collapsed, was taken to the hospital, and diagnosed with septicemia caused by a leg infection.
Calmness Amidst Crisis
- Despite the seriousness of her condition, Salzberg maintained a degree of calmness and humor throughout the ordeal.
- She attributes this to the support of her meditation practice.
Mental Fogginess
- The fogginess and reduced mental acuity Salzberg experienced were more concerning than the physical pain.
- This was a low point, leading to fears about permanent cognitive impairment.