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Published Feb 1, 2018

Jack Kornfield – Ep. 39 – Emptiness and the Power of Love

Explore the transformative power of awareness, love, and mindfulness as Jack Kornfield delves into enriching personal growth through stories of resilience and spiritual wisdom, inviting listeners to embrace suffering and their true selves for profound transformation.
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  • Identity

    Identity is a complex tapestry woven from history, stories, and feelings, as illustrates through a poignant narrative about a young man named Napito. This story highlights how our names and identities can shift based on context and perception, revealing deeper layers of who we are 1. Kornfield emphasizes that our practice of mindfulness and presence is an act of love, allowing us to embrace our humanity and expand our capacity to experience life's full spectrum 2.

    We all just want to be called by the name our mom uses when she's not pissed off at us.

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    This loving awareness fosters a profound acceptance of ourselves and others, transcending superficial labels and narratives.

       

    Transformation

    Transformational stories often dismantle traditional self-identities, as seen in Kornfield's recounting of a man who found peace through the blending of Israeli and Palestinian identities. This narrative underscores the fluidity of identity and the potential for personal transformation when we release rigid self-conceptions 3. Kornfield shares wisdom from a sage, illustrating how identity can be placed in various aspects of life, from political views to familial roles, and how these can change over time 4.

    Wisdom says I am nothing. Love says I am everything. And between these two, my life flows.

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    This perspective invites us to explore the freedom found in embracing the impermanence of identity.

       

    Practices

    Practices for transformation, such as metta meditation, nurture the heart and mind, encouraging a shift in identity and perception. Kornfield describes how these practices, like nurturing a plant, allow new growth and understanding to emerge 5. Embracing courage, akin to a lion unafraid, is another method he advocates for facing life's challenges and transforming one's sense of self 6.

    Be like the lion, not frightened by.

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    These practices cultivate resilience and openness, fostering a deeper connection to our true nature and the world around us.

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