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January 8, 2018

How Mindfulness Meditation Can Save America

We think of it as a spiritual practice, but in truth, mindfulness meditation is an exercise in cognitive self-examination. On the Buddhist practice as a powerful tool for all — for understanding ourselves and our enemies with more depth and compassion.
The stories we tell about love and life are the root of dreams and frustration, alike. Sharon Salzberg on how "unstitching and reweaving" the narratives we hold can lead to a more generous understanding of our relationships, and ourselves.
Life can be frustrating, and we often react with resistance, or overwhelm. Sharon Salzberg reminds us that emotional balance doesn't come from denying feelings, but from allowing them room to play out fully.
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