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The One You Feed

How to Find Balance Between Struggle and Growth with Lama Rod Owens

Oct 31, 2023
Lama Rod Owens, a renowned Buddhist teacher and author, shares his enlightening journey of self-discovery. He discusses how embracing struggle can lead to personal growth, emphasizing the transformative power of self-love. Listeners will learn to balance expansive and contracting activities, fostering a fulfilling lifestyle. Owens highlights the importance of understanding darkness as a catalyst for empathy and connection. He also explores navigating identity and emotional triggers while advocating for the intersection of self-care and activism.
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Quick takeaways

  • Struggle and growth are intertwined, and embracing the challenges leads to personal development.
  • Finding balance between contracting and expansive activities is essential for a fulfilling lifestyle.

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The importance of self-care and its impact on others

The speaker emphasizes that the love and care we cultivate for ourselves is what we are able to share with others. It is important to prioritize self-care in order to have the capacity to care for others.

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