#661 - Sam Harris - How To Take Control Of Your Mind
Modern Wisdom
The Enormous Difference in Embracing the Present Moment
The difference between never truly embracing the present moment and being able to punctuate busyness, ambition, and disappointment with clear contact with the beauty and sacredness of the present moment is enormous. Once one can experience these punctate moments, it becomes possible to embody the true virtues of being, even while still growing and having a busy schedule. Happiness cannot be found by constantly seeking to satisfy desires, but by recognizing and embracing the nature of experience. Despite the cynicism that may arise, it is important to acknowledge that everyone, even the luckiest among us, faces uncertainty and tragedy in life. The challenge is to develop a mind that can compassionate embrace these experiences with equanimity, love, and tranquility. Pretending that these challenges won't happen or seeking fleeting pleasures cannot provide lasting satisfaction. Instead, wisdom, spirituality, enlightenment, meditation, and psychedelic experiences all point towards understanding conscious life and finding fulfillment beyond changing experiences.
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