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#347 — Finding Sanity in 2024

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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The Importance of Meditation in Understanding Our Mind

True understanding of our mind requires meditation, not as a strange practice, but as a genuine awareness of our mind's activities. Meditation enables us to pay attention, quiet our inner dialogue, and observe our mind's nature beyond constant distraction. It's not a quick fix or a hobby, but rather the key to recognizing the unaltered state of our mind before engaging with any specific issue.

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