Awake in the World Podcast Best of Awake in the World: Strain in the Heart
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Apr 13, 2025 Dive into the complexities of self-discovery and emotional resilience, as insights from Carl Jung inspire mindfulness amid life's imperfections. Explore the balance between awareness and reaction, especially in managing emotions like anger. Reflect on personal experiences of love and acceptance, illustrated through a bar mitzvah story. The importance of community support for mindfulness programs shines through, emphasizing the collective journey toward understanding and well-being.
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Strain and Dharma
- Life's strain motivates spiritual practice.
- Accepting this strain initiates true Dharma study, not just blaming external factors.
Embrace the Unpleasant
- Cultivate a mind that accepts unpleasantness and boredom.
- Embrace ordinariness as part of spiritual growth.
Wisdom of Attention
- A recovering addict describes overcoming addiction through mindful attention.
- They embraced cravings without reacting, finding freedom and happiness.