

Ep. 251 – The Selfless Path to Happiness
17 snips Aug 30, 2025
Joseph Goldstein discusses the importance of embracing impermanence for greater happiness. He explains how letting go of clinging reveals the truth of change, enhancing our meditation practices. Walking meditation is highlighted as a tool for fostering selflessness. The conversation also delves into the distinction between love and attachment, encouraging listeners to cultivate genuine, selfless connections. By learning to navigate life's fluctuations, we can develop a more equanimous approach to our experiences.
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Ease Through Accepting Impermanence
- Accepting impermanence reduces the conditioned fear that causes much suffering.
- Dropping into the flow of change brings ease and openness rather than coldness.
From Walking Accident To Acceptance
- Joseph Goldstein describes a walking accident that first sparked fear then relaxed into acceptance.
- Settling into change allowed the heart to relax and see inevitability as natural.
The Stages Of Vipassana Practice
- Vipassana unfolds through stages: bright insight, disconcerting dissolution, then deep equanimity.
- Difficult or fearful phases are part of progression, not signs of failure.