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2319: How to Find Peace and Calm in a Chaotic World by Dr. Elana Miller on Developing Equanimity & Compassion

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Apr 17, 2022
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ANECDOTE

The Farmer and Equanimity

  • A farmer's reactions to life events (horse running away, returning with stallions, son's injury, avoiding war) illustrate equanimity.
  • The farmer responds with "maybe yes, maybe no" to both positive and negative events, showing non-attachment to outcomes.
INSIGHT

The Problem of Reactivity

  • Reacting excessively to circumstances, whether positive or negative, can be unproductive.
  • We often don't know the ultimate consequences of events, so overreacting can lead to unnecessary stress.
ADVICE

Finding Peace in Chaos

  • Cultivate equanimity to find peace amidst chaos, not after it subsides.
  • Eastern philosophy, particularly the practice of equanimity, offers a way to find balance and happiness during difficulty.
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