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Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg
Ep. 226 – Dan Harris, Finding Your Way
Oct 23, 2023
Former ABC News anchor Dan Harris interviews Sharon Salzberg about her new book 'Finding Your Way'. They discuss the concept of living an authentic life, the power of paying attention, the process of mourning, and the balance between structured and unstructured meditation practices.
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- Living an authentic life involves genuine connection with others and oneself.
- Receiving generosity requires practice and observing acts of kindness without control or attachment.
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The Authentic Life
In the interview, Sharon Salzberg discusses the concept of living an authentic life. She shares her personal experience of the pandemic, where her expectations were shattered, and she found unexpected connection and authenticity in virtual interactions. She emphasizes the importance of genuine connection with others and oneself, beyond the superficial meaning of authenticity. She highlights the significance of paying attention to our motivations and intentions, cultivating genuine compassion, and avoiding attachment and control.
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