What is a Good Life?

What is a Good Life? #113 - Attentiveness: The Key To Living Fully with Minna Salami

Mar 11, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Minna Salami, an author and social critic, dives into the transformative power of attentiveness, emphasizing how it shapes our understanding of a fulfilling life. She shares insights from her childhood and mystical experiences, advocating for a deeper engagement with existence. Minna also explores the intersection of spirituality and feminism, highlighting how personal growth emerges from confronting societal challenges. The conversation invites listeners to embrace their true selves and navigate the complexities of identity, empowerment, and integrity.
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ANECDOTE

Childhood Meditation and Past Life Experience

  • As a child, Minna Salami played a game of trying to have no thoughts, a form of meditation.
  • During this, she had what felt like a past-life experience, sparking her curiosity about the brain.
INSIGHT

Spontaneous Mystical Experiences

  • Mark McCartney notes the significance of spontaneous mystical experiences in childhood.
  • He finds it fascinating how these can occur without preconceived notions, like Minna Salami's past-life memory.
ANECDOTE

Near-Death Experiences and Resilience

  • Minna Salami shares several near-death experiences, including a kidnapping and accidental amphetamine ingestion.
  • She discusses negotiating with her kidnapper at six years old, showcasing an unexpected adult-like response.
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