How do we understand and interact with the world around us and in what ways are we privileging certain types of information and sensory experience? Originally recorded 2/15/24 Sign up now for our ⁠⁠⁠How To Date Like A Secure Person workshop! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 237PM PT (APPROX. 75 MIN.) You don’t need to be single in order to feel lonely. The sad truth is that, just because you’re in a relationship, doesn’t mean you’re feeling fulfilled or that you’ve ‘arrived’. Some report feeling an excruciating loneliness or feeling totally unseen, even in long term relationships. So, what gives? How can we make space for truly meaningful, mutually supportive, passionate and nourishing relationships? In this workshop, you’ll learn an attachment theory perspective on why your dating life has been so hard, and how to date like a secure person (even if you’re not secure yourself!)

A discussion on exploration and finding meaning in it, contrasting Western ambition with Buddhist mindfulness. Childhood memories and sentimental connections explored through butterscotch. Delving into finding meaning in the present moment and how past experiences shape it. Contrasting views on reincarnation and enlightenment in Buddhist schools discussed. Finding meaning through open hearts and natural service without conscious decision making. Announcement of upcoming meditation and addiction series focusing on relational dynamics and meditation practices.

The podcast explores the concept of authenticity in relationships, the association of lying with fear of rejection, and the importance of choosing who to open up to. It discusses baby auto-regulation and attachment strategies, the difference between auto-regulation and collaborative regulation, and how attachment style influences perception and trustworthiness. It also delves into personal growth and changing meanings, and promotes upcoming events and retreats related to meditation and addiction recovery.

How do relationships where only one partner is putting in Attachment work playout? And what might be the cause of this imbalance? Originally recorded 1/4/24 Sign up now for our Meditation x Addiction series! Three Saturdays, 9am - 11pm PT, beginning February 10. The techniques and strategies covered in Meditation x Addiction are specifically designed to support healing for people dealing with addiction and addiction-related issues. As evidenced by George Haas's own personal path, mindfulness meditation-based skills training can offer a truly effective behavioral change in the realm of addiction.

Coming a little bit late into the new year, but nonetheless, we journey into resolutions and how resolving towards authenticity can be a springboard for a better life. Originally recorded 12/28/23 Sign up for our upcoming Level Two Intensive beginning this Friday 1/19/24 here: https://www.mettagroup.org/mxa-level-two-register

The podcast explores the purpose of meditation practice and the prerequisites for successful meditation. It delves into the awakening and expansion of consciousness through Dharma maps and references Buddhist insights. The nature of sensing and assigning meaning is examined, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between sensory experience and interpretations. The impact of accumulated disappointment and the sense of urgency in the 30s is discussed, as well as traditional and attachment maps of meditation.

The Holidays have come and gone and for many that means family time. Tune in as we discuss the difficulty of human relationships and also the craving and dependency that we as humans feel for them! Sign up for our upcoming Level Two Intensive beginning 1/19/24 here: https://www.mettagroup.org/mxa-level-two-register

In a moment of great strife, fear, and anger we discuss what it means to live without turning inward while preserving equanimity. Originally recorded 11/02/23 New Live Workshop! How to Date Like a Secure Person (Even If You're Not) - Join George Haas live online for a brand new workshop that offers an attachment-based perspective on dating and relationships. Learn how attachment affects happiness and how showing up authentically can change everything. More info at ⁠⁠mettagroup.org/datingworkshop

Mortality! We discuss aging, different religious afterlifes, generational trends and traumas, and more! Originally recorded 10/26/23 New Live Workshop! How to Date Like a Secure Person (Even If You're Not) - Join George Haas live online for a brand new workshop that offers an attachment-based perspective on dating and relationships. Learn how attachment affects happiness and how showing up authentically can change everything. More info at ⁠mettagroup.org/datingworkshop

We discuss the Buddhist Faith through different perspectives such as the West and Eastern Patriarchal societies! Originally recorded 10/12/23 New Live Workshop! How to Date Like a Secure Person (Even If You're Not) - Join George Haas live online for a brand new workshop that offers an attachment-based perspective on dating and relationships. Learn how attachment affects happiness and how showing up authentically can change everything. More info at mettagroup.org/datingworkshop