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How To Handle Literally Anything | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren

Apr 24, 2024

Meditation experts Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren discuss work/life balance, equanimity, and the cliché of everything happening for a reason. They explore meditation vs. napping, handling challenges through acceptance, and embracing trust and surrender in life's unpredictability.

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Quick takeaways

Trusting life through challenges fosters personal growth and spiritual development.

Balancing work, family, and well-being involves acceptance, alignment with values, and equanimity.

Cultivating resilience by surrendering to circumstances while caring for oneself leads to inner peace.

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Navigating Life's Challenges with a Trust Life Mantra

In the podcast episode, the hosts and guests delve into the concept of 'trust life' amidst challenges. The idea revolves around accepting life's difficulties and embracing them as part of personal growth and a mysterious life journey. Trusting life is depicted as a way to navigate through hardships with grace and learning, understanding that challenges can serve as teachers for personal and spiritual development. The discussion emphasizes the importance of finding meaning and coherence in life's struggles, leading to a deeper connection with oneself and the universe.

Embrace the Curriculum of Life

01:38

Choosing an Enchanted Universe over a Dead Ball

01:24

The Happiness Trap and the Power of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

02:24

Using Stirring and Stilling as a Practice

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Introduction

4min

Current Events in Haiti, Book Recommendation, and Sponsorships for Audible and BetterHelp

2min

Trusting Life and Exploring Astrology

21min

Embracing Trust and Surrender

5min

Navigating Obstacles in Practice

7min

Embracing Intentions and Softness in Difficulties

17min

Exploring Meditation Practices and Book Recommendations

6min

Discovering Clowning and Finding Love

7min

Expressions of Gratitude, Retreat Promotions, and Sponsor Ads

4min

Debating the cliche: Does everything happen for a reason? Plus, the Meditation Party crew tackles equanimity, work/life balance, and meditation vs napping.

Sebene Selassie describes herself as a “writer, teacher, and immigrant-weirdo.” She teaches meditation on the ten percent happier app and is the author of a great book called You Belong. She’s based in Brooklyn.

Jeff Warren is also a writer and a meditation teacher. He and Dan co-wrote the book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. He also hosts the Consciousness Explorers podcast. He’s based in Toronto.

If you want to be part of the show, please call in with a question or comment. The number is 508-656-0540. Or you can email us with a voice memo at podcast@tenpercent.com with a voice memo.

Tickets for the two more Meditation Party retreats this year at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York are available now. The last one was a blast. Come join us for both. One is in May, the other October.

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