On Being with Krista Tippett

Sylvia Boorstein – What We Nurture

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May 5, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Grandmother's Wisdom

  • Sylvia Boorstein's grandmother helped raise her and offered unique advice.
  • When young Sylvia complained about unhappiness, her grandmother would ask, "Where is it written that you're supposed to be happy all the time?"
INSIGHT

Fallback Glitches

  • People have different fallback glitches when challenged, like fretting, anger, or discouragement.
  • Recognizing your personal glitch is a sign of wisdom and helps you work with it wisely.
ANECDOTE

Parenthood: A Mortgaged Heart

  • A woman in Boorstein's meditation class realized that parenthood means mortgaging your heart.
  • No one tells you about the constant vulnerability and fear for your child's well-being.
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