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Deconstructing Yourself

Reverse Meditation with Andrew Holecek

Aug 23, 2023
Meditation teacher Andrew Holecek discusses reverse meditation, using difficult experiences as meditation focus, and how it leads to recognizing the perfection of the moment. He shares personal stories of working through physical pain and emotional distress. The chapter explores becoming one with pain, preparatory practices, and the importance of expanding meditation practice in today's world.
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  • Reverse meditation involves observing, being with, examining, and uniting with pain to reach a non-dual experience.
  • Reverse meditation allows individuals to develop a fearless relationship with difficult states of mind and expand their meditative awareness.

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Exploring Reverse Meditation

Andrew Holojak joins the podcast to discuss his new book on Reverse Meditation. He explains that reverse meditation involves four steps: observing the pain or sensation, being with the pain and spending time with it, examining the pain to deconstruct its nature, and finally, uniting or yoking with the pain to reach a non-dual experience. This practice allows individuals to develop a radically accepting and fearless relationship with difficult states of mind and experiences. By surrendering to the intensity of the experience, individuals can cultivate a sense of openness and spaciousness, leading to expanded meditative awareness.

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