Calming the Mind
Lodro discusses a two-step approach to managing anxiety during meditation: first, acknowledge the distracting thoughts without chasing them, and then consciously redirect your focus to the present moment. He likens strong emotions to a fire that grows when we react impulsively, emphasizing the importance of remaining grounded and choosing where to direct our attention. This practice not only enhances meditation but also enriches our daily lives.In this clip
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Lodro Rinzler - Buddhist Advice and Practices for Social Anxiety
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Does this make sense or align with what Andrew Huberman discussed about erasing fear and trauma and the process required to do that? Can you explain to me the similarities and why meditation seems to work, even though people aren't actually retelling the narrative of the trauma over and over? It seems more like they are watching it and trying to keep their body calm to not engage with it physiologically.
How do meditation and self-inquiry help us learn to rise above thoughts and recognize them as temporary and not necessarily reflective of reality in the episode Jack Kornfield – Ep. 61 – Letting Go and the clip Embracing Human Emotions?
How do meditation and self-inquiry help us learn to rise above thoughts and recognize them as temporary and not necessarily reflective of reality in the episode Jack Kornfield – Heart Wisdom – Ep. 55 – Seeing Anew and the clip Befriending Inner Mara?