"Anxiety was the enemy" - unpleasant emotions with Shaun Donaghy and Michael Freedom Becka

Subscribe to The Good World at https://www.youtube.com/@thegoodworld! New episodes Mondays and ThursdaysFind all my content and merch at https://www.goodworld.loveMindfulness Journeys: Embracing Meditation, Emotional Honesty, and Compassion with Shaun Donaghy and Micha Freedom BeckaIn this heartfelt episode, Seth is joined by Michael (Micha/Freedom) Becka from Mainz, Germany, and Shaun Donaghy from near Manchester, UK. As host of the 'Mindfulness for Beginners' podcast, Shaun shares his insights alongside Michael, a former Plum Village monk. They discuss the essence of mindfulness, meditation, and real-life practice, touching upon the Greek myth of Sisyphus, the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, and their personal journeys into mindfulness. The conversation explores the challenge of masculine emotional vulnerability, the impact of social media on mental health, and the importance of compassion as we navigate anger and anxiety. Tune in for a deep, authentic, and inspiring discussion on building a world filled with good through mindfulness and emotional awareness.Mentioned in this episode:-Moensch Micha (Michael's website): https://www.moenschmicha.com/-Mindfulness for Beginners (Shaun's podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindfulness-for-beginners/id1493806566-Plum Village: https://plumvillage.org/-Thích Nhất Hạnh (aka Thầy): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thich_Nhat_Hanh-Macmillan cancer support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/-"Calmer in six weeks:" actually called Mindfulness: A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11281104-mindfulness -Note, I texted with Shaun after this and he found the book, linked above-"Times of Awareness" by Thích Nhất Hạnh (in German): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22817462-zeiten-der-achtsamkeit-How to See: https://www.parallax.org/product/how-to-see/-Mindfulness Essentials Series: https://www.parallax.org/product/how-to-live-box-set/-Happiness by Thích Nhất Hạnh: https://www.parallax.org/product/happiness/-Anger by Thích Nhất Hạnh: https://www.parallax.org/product/anger/00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:13 Meditation and the Myth of Sisyphus02:18 Enjoying the Practice04:50 Personal Journeys into Mindfulness05:23 Shaun's Path to Mindfulness10:21 Micha's Path to Mindfulness16:00 Discovering Thich Nhat Hanh24:30 Transition from Monastic Life28:29 Balancing Leadership and Authenticity42:13 A New York City Encounter43:09 Mindfulness in Everyday Life43:52 Workplace Mindfulness46:53 The Power of Breath47:24 Insights from Stillness53:11 The Seeds of Anger1:03:44 "Anxiety was the enemy"01:07:43 Embracing Vulnerability01:18:44 The Importance of Compassion01:23:59 Closing Reflections and FarewellSupport me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/goodworldStore: https://goodworld.printful.meInstagram: https://instagram.com/goodworld.love TikTok: https://tiktok.com/goodworld.love Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodworld.loveTheme song animation by Deborah Pinkney. Check out her work at https://www.deborahpinkney.com