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Duncan Trussell Family Hour

613: UNLOCKED David Nichtern

Apr 27, 2024
David Nichtern, author, musician, and meditation teacher, discusses meditation practices, color psychology, agency, contentment, comedy, and altruism with Duncan Trussell. They explore the depths of perception, inner peace, and compassionate evolution in a thought-provoking conversation.
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  • Embracing non-reactivity in meditation allows for observing habitual patterns without impulsively reacting, trusting the process for deeper understanding.
  • Awareness transcends impermanent emotions, recognizing destructive mental states' impermanence and true nature's indestructible qualities like compassion and clarity.

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Importance of Non-Reactive State in Meditation

Maintaining a non-reactive state in meditation is highlighted as a revolutionary approach. By settling into this state, individuals can observe momentum and habitual patterns without reacting impulsively. Rather than controlling or avoiding experiences, the emphasis is on trusting the process and allowing spontaneous reactions to arise. Familiarizing oneself with non-reactivity and non-aggression leads to a deeper understanding and transformative experience.

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