Natural Awakening

Vince Horn & Michael Taft: Parenting, Dharma, and Engagement (Audio Only)

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Aug 30, 2024
Join Vince Horn, who delves into Dharmic views on parenthood, and Michael Taft, a seasoned father sharing personal insights. They explore the balance of parenting with spiritual practice, discussing how their journeys shaped their perspectives. The importance of integrating meditation in daily life is emphasized, alongside the emotional skills essential for child development. They reflect on the joys and challenges of fatherhood, revealing how personal growth and spirituality intertwine. It's a candid conversation on navigating life's complexities while cultivating awareness.
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ANECDOTE

Vince's Celibacy Conversion Anecdote

  • Vince experienced a sudden conversion to celibacy and focused solely on meditation for about four years after his guru's death.
  • This intense practice phase shifted over time, leading him back to engagement with life and parenting.
ANECDOTE

Michael's Near Monastic Path

  • Michael had a classic Buddhist emotional crisis leading to plans of monastic ordination.
  • He changed course instantly, deciding monastic life wasn't possible for him and returned to worldly engagement.
INSIGHT

Developmental Phase in Spiritual Seeking

  • Most people attracted to celibate monastic paths are in a developmental phase seeking escape from suffering.
  • Teachers work to gradually dissolve these views so people can engage freely with life and phenomena.
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