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How to Stay Calm No Matter What’s Happening | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren

Feb 14, 2024

Join Sebene Selassie, a meditation instructor and author of 'You Belong,' alongside Jeff Warren, a writer and co-author of 'Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics.' They dive into the art of staying calm amid life’s chaos, sharing personal stories and insights. Discover how acceptance and mindfulness can transform challenges into opportunities for growth. The duo humorously explores attachment and non-attachment, emphasizing the importance of resilience in meditation. Their engaging reflection on balancing tranquility with distractions offers practical advice for navigating stress.

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Equanimity is key to staying calm in any situation, cultivate it in daily life.

Acknowledging and exploring anger in a healthy manner leads to transformation and self-awareness.

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Featuring a Masterclass in Equanimity

In this episode, the host introduces the concept of equanimity and the importance of staying calm no matter what's happening. Listeners get a masterclass in equanimity from two teachers through clips from a meditation retreat. The retreat, called meditation party, was a live version of previous episodes. The teachers, Jeff and Seb, discuss the significance of equanimity and offer insights on how to cultivate it in daily life.

Welcoming Everything: Setting the Right Attitude

01:33

Curiosity and Non-Attachment in Self-Exploration

01:32

Exploring Anger and Vulnerability

01:39

Intro

4min

Navigating Calmness Through Life's Challenges

2min

The Journey of Equanimity

8min

Navigating Attachment and the Pursuit of Happiness

4min

Embracing Non-Attachment Through Meditation

11min

Evolving Meditation Practices

6min

Mindfulness Amidst Chaos

17min

Exploring Love and Understanding in Meditation

4min

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A master class in equanimity. It’s the latest installment of our Meditation Party series. Live from Omega.

Sebene Selassie describes herself as a “writer, teacher, and immigrant-weirdo.” She teaches meditation on the Ten Percent Happier app and is the author of a great book called You Belong. She’s based in Brooklyn.

Jeff Warren is also a writer and a meditation teacher. He and Dan co-wrote the book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. He also hosts the Consciousness Explorers podcast. He’s based in Toronto.

Tickets for the two more Meditation Party retreats this year at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York are available now. The last one was a blast. Come join us for both. One is in May, the other October.

For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here

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