Mulligan Brothers Interviews

Lessons for A Clear Mind | Essential Teachings from Shi Heng Yi, Gen Kelsang Dornying, Rabbi Simon Jacobson & Garrain Jones

Sep 20, 2024
In this insightful discussion, Shi Heng Yi, known for his mindfulness teachings, emphasizes shedding emotional burdens to unlock personal freedom. Gen Kelsang Dornying shares how Buddhist practices can combat anxiety through focused attention, providing practical meditation tips. Rabbi Simon Jacobson explores the essence of responsibility in relationships, advocating unconditional love and self-awareness. Finally, Garrain Jones inspires listeners by highlighting the importance of reconnecting with one’s inner child to reignite joy and creativity in life.
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INSIGHT

Let Go To Make Space For New Growth

  • Shi Heng Yi: let go of accumulated baggage to create space for new growth and freedom.
  • He explains willingness plus practiced skill (physical and spiritual) enables deeper release and change.
ADVICE

Choose Small Steps Over Big Jumps

  • Avoid huge, rapid changes; prefer small, continuous steps and repetition to embody new skills.
  • Plan daily structure to practice skills gradually and invest time to develop them reliably.
ADVICE

Use Meditation To Calm Anxiety

  • Meditate to stabilize attention; even five minutes of breath focus builds mental stillness and reduces anxiety.
  • Use extended spiritual meditations (love, acceptance) to counter inappropriate attention and negative fixation.
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