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The Reboot Podcast

#167 - From Isolation to Openness: Engaging Fully with Real Life - with Sharon Salzberg & Jerry Colonna

Aug 25, 2023
Sharon Salzberg and Jerry Colonna discuss Sharon's book 'Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom'. They explore engaging with real life, finding inspiration in unexpected places, and the transformative potential of embracing challenges with courage and love.
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  • Responding to real-life situations with love instead of fear and suffering can lead to community, connection, and healing.
  • Embracing life fully and openly, regardless of its challenges, is essential for personal growth, connection, and self-discovery.

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Encountering Real Life with Real Love

The podcast episode discusses the importance of responding to real-life situations with real love instead of fear and suffering. It emphasizes that fear and suffering cannot be defeated by more fear and suffering. The speaker shares personal experiences of navigating through challenging times and highlights the significance of embracing life fully and openly. The episode explores the journey from constriction and isolation to openness and freedom, emphasizing the need to engage with everyday life, regardless of its challenges, with clarity, compassion, and joy.

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