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On this week's episode of The Upgrade, we had the privilege of speaking with Sharon Salzberg, an esteemed author and meditation teacher.
Sharon Salzberg is a trailblazer in bringing Buddhist meditation and mindfulness to the Western world, making it part of mainstream culture. She co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and has authored nine books, including the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness, her foundational work Lovingkindness, and her latest release, Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection, which is available tomorrow. Sharon joined us to discuss her new book, the practices of meditation, love, shame, heartbreak, and compassion.
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This Week’s Conversation
We explored a wide range of topics in this episode, including:
The erosion of the true meaning of the word 'love'
How love is more of a force than a feeling
The distinction between mindfulness meditation and lovingkindness meditation
The challenge of 'returning to love'
Why shame is not an effective motivator
Where the impact of meditation truly manifests (hint: it's not during the practice itself)
The link between the narratives we create for ourselves and our experience of love
Why it's difficult for us to embrace our own emotions
How lovingkindness meditation helps break down the barrier between 'self' and 'other'
How and why we should practice compassion for those who have wronged us
Bonus: A 3-Minute Guided Meditation with Sharon Salzberg
Our Weekly Upgrades
Each week, we share the changes we've made in our own routines. This time, we're discussing adjustments to our morning hygiene habits and a great alternative to after-work alcohol.
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