Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content #408 - Finding Equanimity in Chaos
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Apr 14, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, Dan Harris, a news anchor turned meditation advocate and author of the best-selling memoir, 10% Happier, interviews Sam Harris. They explore how meditation helped Sam cope with evacuating during the LA fires, and delve into the complexities of compassion, personal safety, and ethics around violence. The duo discusses free will, the power of mindfulness, and the importance of viewing political opponents with empathy, all while offering insights on resilience and emotional awareness in chaotic times.
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Palisades Fire Evacuation
- Sam Harris's family evacuated their home due to the Palisades fire in Los Angeles.
- Although their house survived, nearby homes burned, displacing them.
Impermanence and Attachment
- Meditating on impermanence helped Sam Harris cope with potential loss during the fire.
- He realized that attachment causes suffering, highlighting the Buddhist principle.
Finding Equanimity
- Find equanimity by recognizing your present moment of conscious experience.
- Locate well-being within that present moment, even amidst challenges.
