
Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein Ep. 203 – Ask Joseph: Questions From Student To Teacher
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Jun 13, 2024 Meditation teacher Joseph Goldstein discusses topics like mental noting, working with a greedy mind, dukkha and craving, deepening concentration, balancing self-knowing, dealing with painful mind-states, and the fear of impermanence and attachment.
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Notice The Predominant Experience
- Focus on whatever is predominant in the moment instead of labeling every tiny detail.
- Use mental noting only as a support and favor simple noticing when things move quickly.
Practice Small Renunciations
- Practice small moments of renunciation to weaken craving and strengthen self-control.
- Check your mind before and after gratification to see how fleeting the pleasure is.
Progress Is Labyrinthine Not Linear
- Meditation progress is non-linear but generally trends upward over years of practice.
- Doubt can masquerade as wisdom and must be recognized to avoid derailing practice.

