Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein Ep. 46 - Compassion and Equanimity in Difficult Times
Dec 6, 2017
Discover the power of compassion and equanimity in facing life's challenges. The discussion highlights historical perspectives, like Genghis Khan, to manage personal and societal struggles. Explore mindfulness techniques to enhance emotional balance and navigate sorrow with genuine compassion. It emphasizes the difference between true equanimity and indifference while inviting listeners to engage actively with their feelings. A guided meditation session encourages deeper awareness, promoting a mindful approach to life's difficulties.
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Use Equanimity To Assess Effective Action
- Cultivate equanimity as the foundation for wise action.
- Notice initial reactivity, pause, and assess the most effective response before acting, rather than immediately jumping in emotionally.
Equanimity Is Spacious Clarity Not Indifference
- Equanimity is spacious, nonreactive clarity, not dull indifference.
- It holds the good and the bad with discernment so you can see the totality without biased reactivity.
Remind Yourself What You Cannot Control
- Remember most events are outside your control to reduce stress.
- Use that perspective (causes and conditions) to relax in small frustrations so you can preserve energy for what you can influence.