Cory Allen on Cultivating Mindfulness

Nov 24, 2020

Cory Allen, a writer and meditation teacher known for his podcast The Astral Hustle, dives deep into mindfulness and self-awareness. He discusses his book, Now Is The Way, exploring how our actions shape our identities. Cory emphasizes the importance of recognizing and guiding our negative thoughts to foster a positive self-image. He shares practical strategies for balancing mindfulness and compassion—encouraging listeners to embrace present moments and navigate overwhelming emotions through techniques like the 'watcher' meditation.

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INSIGHT

Mindfulness and the Two Wolves

The parable of the two wolves represents the battle between negative and positive thoughts in our minds.
Mindfulness helps us choose which thoughts to express, shaping who we become.

ADVICE

Negative Thoughts vs. Justifiable Emotions

Differentiate between negative thoughts and justifiable negative emotions.
Address legitimate grievances to create positive change, but let go of self-criticism.

INSIGHT

The Mindfulness Gap

We can create a "mindfulness gap" between stimulus and response.
This gap allows us to choose our actions consciously, rather than reacting automatically.

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Cory Allen is a writer, musician, meditation teacher, and creator of the podcast, The Astral Hustle, which focuses on how to live better with leading experts in mindfulness, neuroscience, and philosophy. Cory believes that the more we understand ourselves, the less we suffer.

In this episode, Cory and Eric discuss his book, Now Is The Way: An Unconventional Approach To Modern Mindfulness.

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In This Interview, Cory Allen and I Discuss Cultivating Mindfulness and…

His book, Now Is The Way: An Unconventional Approach To Modern Mindfulness
The role of our actions in determining who we are
How to differentiate between helpful and unhelpful negative thoughts and emotions
The most effective way to widen the gap between stimulus and response
The watching mind and the doing mind
Why the notions of emptiness and non-self needn’t be scary
The answer to the question, “Does my life even matter?”
How we assign meaning rather than find meaning in life
What it means to dilute strong emotions or ruminating thoughts when they arise

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