10% Happier with Dan Harris 5 Ways To Get Over Yourself | Pascal Auclair
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Jun 1, 2022 Pascal Auclair, a guiding teacher at True North Insight and a disciple of renowned figures in Buddhist practice, explores the art of 'getting over yourself.' He shares insights on the five aggregates, a Buddhist framework essential for understanding suffering and identity. Auclair emphasizes embracing mortality and the transient nature of emotions through mindfulness. By recognizing the fluidity of self and body, listeners can cultivate acceptance and emotional resilience, ultimately leading to a deeper appreciation of life.
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Deconstructing Reality
- Deconstructing reality through the Five Aggregates helps us understand how we get stuck.
- Each aggregate represents a specific way we experience the world and can cause suffering.
Five Rivers of Experience
- Experience is composed of five constantly flowing rivers: materiality, feelings, perceptions, intentions, and consciousness.
- These rivers represent different aspects of our experience happening simultaneously.
Life-Changing Diagnosis
- At 25, Pascal Auclair's doctor diagnosed him with AIDS, leading to a spiritual experience.
- This experience shattered his illusions of permanence regarding health and life, sparking a spiritual quest.