An old friend (and my spiritual brother) discusses some of the most important things he’s ever learned.
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In this episode we talk about:
- How to maintain equanimity in shitty situations
- How to have compassion – or at least non-hatred – for people you disagree with politically
- The illusion of free will and its relationship with compassion
- The difference between dualistic and non-dualistic mindfulness
- The concept of having no head
- Why meditating with your eyes open can be super helpful
- And much more
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