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Grow Your Love Muscle, with Dan Harris!
Mar 5, 2024
Dan Harris, a war reporter turned meditator, reveals his struggle with drug addiction and how meditation changed his life. Mayim explores different forms of meditation and practical tips for beginners. The episode dives into mindfulness, mental health, MDMA therapy, and the transformative power of loving kindness meditation.
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- Meditation can reduce self-centeredness by disconnecting from personal narratives and embracing interconnection with others.
- Observing distractions in meditation is evidence of effective practice, aiming to familiarize oneself with the mind's thoughts to reduce their control.
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Understanding the Essence of Meditation
Meditation involves focusing the mind for short intervals, like observing the breath. Distractions are natural and part of the practice. Recognizing distractions is evidence of effective meditation, aiming to familiarize oneself with the mind's thoughts to reduce their control.
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