The Tim Ferriss Show #793: How to Calm Your Inner Storm — A Guided Meditation to Tame Restlessness with Zen Master Henry Shukman
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Feb 3, 2025 
Henry Shukman, a Sanbo Zen master, shares his deep insights into meditation and emotional awareness. He introduces a unique guided meditation designed to help listeners embrace feelings of restlessness, turning discomfort into calm. The discussion emphasizes the journey of acknowledging emotions without the need for change, fostering acceptance and heightened awareness. With practical tools from his app, The Way, Shukman aims to equip listeners to manage their inner storms and achieve greater peace in daily life.
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Emotions as Hindrances
- Difficult emotions like worry and frustration can hinder meditation by causing restlessness.
- View these emotions as obstacles, not personal failings, to encourage practice.
Finding Comfort in Meditation
- Find a comfortable seated or reclined position for meditation.
- Prioritize comfort and relaxation to facilitate stillness.
Embracing Restlessness
- Locate the physical sensation of restlessness in your body, perhaps in your torso.
- Acknowledge and welcome this energy without trying to change it.