Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content #63 - Why Meditate?
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Jan 31, 2017 
Sam Harris and Joseph Goldstein discuss the practice of mindfulness, exploring topics such as negative emotions, ethics, enlightenment, and the usefulness of meditation apps.
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Why Meditate?
- Understand your mind by observing it through meditation.
- This reveals causes of suffering and paths to happiness, enabling wiser choices.
Observing vs. Reacting
- Observing thoughts and emotions creates space between them and your reactions.
- This space allows for choice, breaking free from automatic responses.
Anger's Lifespan
- Recognizing thoughts as mere thoughts can lessen anger's grip.
- Without fueling thoughts, anger's duration diminishes significantly.