Know Thyself

E146 - Cory Muscara: Former Monk: “Stop Missing Your Life!” Here’s the Key To Lasting Happiness

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May 13, 2025
Cory Muscara, a former monk and bestselling author, shares transformative insights on finding lasting happiness. He emphasizes the importance of being present, urging listeners to confront emotional pain rather than escape it. Muscara discusses the journey to self-realization and the role of mindfulness in fostering emotional resilience. Practical strategies like the FACE Model guide listeners in engaging with their challenges, while reflections on love and personal narratives highlight the journey towards authentic self-discovery.
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INSIGHT

Stop Missing Your Life Now

  • The belief in a future moment more worthy of presence causes us to miss our lives now.
  • Awakening is about recognizing and embracing the present moment with awareness and acceptance.
ANECDOTE

Cory's Monastic Struggle and Breakthrough

  • Cory's six months Vipassana retreat was physically and emotionally grueling, almost causing him to quit.
  • The breakthrough came when he discerned primary physical pain from secondary mental pain, which he could soften and embrace.
ADVICE

Separate Experience from Story

  • Distinguish between direct experience, awareness, and stories you tell, as stories shape your emotional suffering.
  • Intercept and play with stories to shift emotional responses and cultivate curiosity in the present moment.
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