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Sam Harris On Consciousness, Meditation, Misinformation, AI, & What Ails The Modern World
The Rich Roll Podcast
Breaking the spell of negative thoughts
Negative emotions like loss, disappointment, and loneliness can deeply consume one's thoughts, leading to prolonged periods of suffering. However, there are moments, even outside of practices like psychedelics or meditation, where one can experience a brief respite from these negative emotions. Upon waking up, before the realization of life's challenges sets in, there exists a precious interval of clarity and open awareness. The true impact of negative thoughts is felt when one becomes fully identified with them, devoid of any perspective or distance. This spell of negative thinking is what meditation helps to break.
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