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Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

Ep. 195 – Approaching Suffering without Reactivity

Mar 20, 2024
Joseph Goldstein delves into staying open to global challenges, using compassion to approach suffering without reactivity. He explores equanimity, reframing difficult experiences, and accepting feelings to liberate ourselves through impermanence. The podcast emphasizes the interconnectedness of human experiences and the significance of responding to suffering with empathy and compassion.
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  • Equanimity helps approach suffering without reactivity, fostering wise discernment and skillful responsiveness.
  • Compassion arises from willingness to confront suffering, leading to actions of help and alleviation.

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Understanding Equanimity and Compassion

Equanimity and compassion are qualities of mind essential for navigating challenges and finding purpose in life. Equanimity, the ability to stay open and non-reactive, allows us to see situations clearly and as a whole. It provides a mind space of impartiality that leads to wise discernment and skillful responsiveness. Compassion, arising from a willingness to come close to suffering, prompts us to ask, 'How can I help?' and 'What can I do to alleviate suffering?' These qualities are interconnected and prevent us from sliding into indifference or overwhelming sorrow.

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