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Meaningful Engagement with Life || Eric Zimmer
The Psychology Podcast
The Concept of the Middle Way in Philosophy and Spirituality
The middle way, found in various philosophical and spiritual traditions, is about finding balance between extremes. It was exemplified by the Buddha, who went from being excessively rich to living in extreme asceticism before finding enlightenment through a moderate lifestyle. The middle way can be valuable in many areas of life, such as behavioral coaching, optimism versus pessimism, and the impact of circumstances. It involves finding a realistic view and avoiding the extremes. This concept is cherished by the speaker and has been helpful in their life, whether it's about being too easy or too hard on oneself.
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