Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

Ep. 198 – Facing Our Fears

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Apr 25, 2024
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Joseph Goldstein
Meditation teacher Joseph Goldstein discusses working with fear in practice, releasing tension, opening up to Buddha nature, fear of emotional pain, insecurity, fear of being judged, and using lovingkindness as an antidote for fear.
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INSIGHT

Practice Is Opening, Not Becoming

  • Practice is about opening, not reaching or becoming something else.
  • Settling back into our Buddha nature offers stability and confidence in mindfulness.
INSIGHT

Fear Limits and Conditions Mind

  • Fear limits and contracts the mind, blocking full experience.
  • It deeply conditions attachment, aversion, and resistance in our mental habits.
ADVICE

Open to Pain, Avoid Resistance

  • Be mindful and open to pain rather than resisting or expecting it to vanish.
  • Notice subtle resistances like the side glance or bargaining mind with discomfort.
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