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Sebene Selassie & Jeff Warren On: How Friendship Helps Your Meditation; Vulnerability vs Oversharing; And Advice for People Pleasers

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May 28, 2025
Sebene Selassie, an author and meditation teacher, and Jeff Warren, co-author of Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, dive deep into the transformative power of friendship in meditation. They discuss how meditating with friends can enhance one’s practice and help navigate the challenges of vulnerability in relationships. The duo also explore the fine line between authenticity and oversharing, offering advice for people pleasers. In a world dominated by social media, they emphasize building genuine connections and the importance of meaningful interactions for personal growth.
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INSIGHT

Spiritual Friendship Is Whole Life

  • Spiritual friendship is the entire holy life, not just half, according to Buddha.
  • True spiritual friendship involves shared spiritual engagement and relational depth.
INSIGHT

Meditation Expands Friendship Depth

  • Meditation communities provide a safe space to share subconscious experiences and expand self-awareness.
  • Spiritual friends encourage seeing beyond oneself and embracing a larger reality together.
ADVICE

Start Spiritual Friendship With Self

  • Begin spiritual friendships by befriending yourself and understanding your relational wounds.
  • Knowing your introversion or extroversion helps identify and communicate your relational needs effectively.
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