Secular Buddhism 77 - Embracing Rebellion
Jul 29, 2018
This podcast discusses embracing rebellion as a form of living more mindfully and breaking free from habitual reactivity. It explores the concept of embracing the fluidity of identity and the importance of questioning the status quo. The rebel within us all is discussed, along with the importance of breaking free from habits and accepting the present moment.
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Mindfulness As Rebellion
- Mindfulness meditation can be framed as a rebellion against natural selection's automatic agendas.
- Robert Wright's idea: Buddhism says we don't have to play the reactive evolutionary game.
Tweak Small Habits To Break Autopilot
- Change small daily habits to break autopilot and increase attention.
- Use novel actions to put your brain into learning mode and reduce habitual reactivity.
Fear Can Keep You Stuck
- Listener feedback questioned the kite vs bird analogy and fear preventing change.
- Noah uses paragliding as an example of fear blocking experiences that could be transformative.