10% Happier with Dan Harris The Profound Upsides of Mortality | Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
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Dec 18, 2019 Join Nikki Mirghafori, an AI scientist turned Buddhist teacher, as she shares her transformative journey from tech to meditation. Growing up in Iran during the war shaped her perspective on life and death. She reveals the profound value of mindfulness of mortality, emphasizing how embracing death can foster deeper connections and gratitude in life. Nikki also dives into advanced meditation techniques and the delicate balance of effort and surrender in practice, offering insights on how these experiences enrich our understanding of existence.
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Path to Meditation
- Nikki Mirghafori's journey to meditation began with a debilitating illness.
- A friend suggested meditation, leading her to a profound 10-day retreat.
Lyme Disease as a Teacher
- Mirghafori developed Lyme disease, which became a significant teacher.
- She wrote a thank you note to the tick, acknowledging its role in changing her life's course.
Existential Angst and Meditation
- After establishing a successful career in AI, Mirghafori felt an existential angst.
- This led her to take a two-year leave of absence for dedicated meditation.
