10% Happier with Dan Harris Inveterate Fretter, Accidental Buddhist, Sylvia Boorstein
Jul 10, 2019
Sylvia Boorstein, an accomplished author and Buddhist teacher, shares her journey of managing life's stresses through mindfulness. She humorously reflects on her own anxiety, envisioning a 'mind-ectomy' for her worries. Her insights include transformative moments from meditation retreats and the difference between fear, empathy, and compassion. Boorstein discusses the importance of kindness, drawing inspiration from Mr. Rogers, and explores the idea of savoring life's simple pleasures while facing life's challenges with grace and resilience.
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Accidental Buddhist
- Sylvia Boorstein's husband encouraged her to try meditation retreats.
- Initially resistant, she eventually attended a two-week retreat and noticed heightened senses but no major change.
The Woman on the Beach
- Sylvia Boorstein shares an anecdote about a woman on a beach who remained calm during a storm.
- This experience made her realize she wanted a different, less fretful mind.
Recognizing Fret
- While Sylvia Boorstein hasn't eliminated fretting, she now recognizes it as a mental habit.
- A second thought follows, reminding her that her worries are often just stories.
