How To Stay Politically Engaged Without Losing Your Mind | Sharon Salzberg

10% Happier with Dan Harris

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Dan Harris, Health & Fitness, Mindfulness, Dharma, Mental Health, Meditation

4.6 • 12.2K Ratings

🗓️ 2 September 2020

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

In the heat of an election that is both incredibly nasty and hugely consequential, it might be tempting to try to shut out all the feelings of anger, frustration, and powerlessness. But my guest today makes a compelling argument for engagement -- and for the notion that nothing should be excluded from your meditation practice, not even politics. Sharon Salzberg has a new book, called Real Change, which is about how to stay socially, civically, and politically engaged without losing your mind. We talk about how to develop patience when it seems there’s no light at the end of the tunnel; why it’s wise to cultivate compassion, even for people you find deeply objectionable; and ways to limit our Twitter doomscrolling, something Sharon struggles with herself. Loyal listeners will know Sharon well. She’s a towering figure on the American meditation scene, the cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society, the author of several books, including Real Love, Real Happiness and Real Happiness at Work, and a founding teacher on the Ten Percent Happier app. Where to find Sharon Salzberg online: Website: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/ Podcast: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/metta-hour-podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharonsalzberg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharonSalzberg/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonsalzberg/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SharonSalzbergVideo Book Mentioned: Real Change by Sharon Salzberg: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/realchange/ To find meditations and courses guided by Sharon Salzberg in the Ten Percent Happier app, visit https://10percenthappier.app.link/SharonSalzberg Other Resources Mentioned: Jay Michaelson / https://www.jaymichaelson.net/ Real Change: Sharon Salzberg in conversation with Anu Gupta / https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/real-change-sharon-salzberg-conversation-anu-gupta Oren Jay Sofer / https://www.orenjaysofer.com/ Mudita Nisker and Dan Clurman / http://www.comoptions.com/ Bell Hooks / http://www.bellhooksinstitute.com/ Maillka Dutt / https://mallikadutt.com/about/ Additional Resources: Ten Percent Happier Live: https://tenpercent.com/live Coronavirus Sanity Guide: https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide Free App access for Frontline Workers: https://tenpercent.com/care Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sharon-salzberg-279 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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0:00.0	Before we get started with today's episode, if you've been around TPH land for any
0:05.4	length of time, you've probably heard me name drop Joseph Goldstein.
0:10.1	He started out as my meditation teacher then became my friend and then we teamed up to
0:15.9	help start the 10% happier meditation app.
0:19.6	And I just wanted to remind you that there is a ton of content featuring Joseph and his
0:26.2	humor and wisdom over on the app where he's the lead teacher on six different courses.
0:31.4	I'd recommend you start with the basics, which features your truly and Joseph talking
0:37.1	about how to achieve perfect in perturbability and bulletproof bliss.
0:41.5	Actually, just kidding.
0:43.5	It's just about how to get 10% happier through basic meditation.
0:47.3	It's free.
0:48.3	If you want to check it out, I encourage you to do so.
0:51.4	Download the 10% happier app today wherever you get your apps now on with the show.
0:56.8	Well done.
1:01.2	You've sorted through the embarrassment of riches that is the modern podcast landscape
1:06.8	and found me Rob Briden on my podcast.
1:10.9	In this series of Briden and I talk to among others, Harry Hill, Ben Elton, Charlotte
1:17.3	Church, Steve Cougan and Dame Harriet Walter.
1:21.0	And that's just a few.
1:22.8	We tend to chat for about 45 minutes to an hour never longer.
1:26.8	It's terrific conversation, reminiscent, sweat appropriate and exchange of anecdotes.
1:32.9	So do join me Rob Briden wherever you get your podcasts.
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