The Anxious Achiever The Practice of Mindfulness and Meditation, From Industry Leader Sharon Salzberg
Apr 9, 2025
Join mindfulness expert Sharon Salzberg as she shares her transformative journey into meditation, revealing how it can help navigate anxiety and emotional distress. She discusses the vital role mindfulness plays in self-care for caregivers, emphasizing the need for compassion and boundary-setting. The conversation touches on the societal pressures surrounding happiness and self-worth, and Sharon offers practical breathing techniques to manage anxiety. Listeners also get a taste of mindfulness with a guided meditation session to enhance their practice.
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Sharon Salzberg's Journey to Meditation
- Sharon Salzberg went to India in 1970 to study meditation before it was popular.
- Upon returning, she was instructed by her teacher, Dipoma, to teach meditation.
Early Reactions to Meditation
- Initially, people reacted with confusion or dismissal when Salzberg mentioned teaching meditation.
- Some even asked if she had met the Beatles.
Shifting Perceptions of Meditation
- Thanks to scientific research and reframing, meditation is now better understood.
- It's no longer solely tied to belief systems but rather learning to pay attention differently.