Sharon Salzberg on Finding Balance, Strength and Equanimity EP 430

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 779 Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2024

⏱️ 59 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024.Sharon Salzberg, a meditation pioneer, discussed the importance of mindfulness and meditation in everyday life on the Passion Struck podcast. She shares insights on how individuals can practice equanimity by being present with their experiences, peeling away unnecessary suffering, and finding space within pain. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/sharon-salzberg-on-equanimity-in-a-chaotic-world/SponsorsBrought to you by Indeed. Head to https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck, where you can receive a $75 credit to attract, interview, and hire in one place.Brought to you by Nom Nom: Go Right Now for 50% off your no-risk two week trial at https://trynom.com/passionstruck.Brought to you by Cozy Earth. Cozy Earth provided an exclusive offer for my listeners. 35% off site-wide when you use the code “PASSIONSTRUCK” at https://cozyearth.com/This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/PASSIONSTRUCK, and get on your way to being your best self.This episode is brought to you By Constant Contact: Helping the Small Stand Tall. Just go to Constant Contact dot com right now. So get going, and start GROWING your business today with a free trial at Constant Contact dot com.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/The Equanimity Code: Sharon Salzberg’s Insights on Achieving Serenity and Strength in Everyday LifeThe conversation with Sharon Salzberg provides valuable guidance on navigating life's complexities with grace and resilience, ultimately building equanimity in a chaotic world.All things Sharon Salzberg: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/Catch More of Passion Struck

Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!How to Connect with John

Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @john_R_Miles.
Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles
Subscribe to our YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@passionstruckclips

Want to uncover your profound sense of Mattering? I provide my master class on five simple steps to achieving it.Want to hear my best interviews? Check out my starter packs on intentional behavior change, women at the top of their game, longevity and well-being, and overcoming adversity.Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/

Connect with John

Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/
Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/
Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles
Children’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/
Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/

Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.

Disclaimer

The Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	Coming up next on Passion Struck.
0:02.0	I think we actually do make change a moment by moment and sometimes when we look at the bigger problem,
0:08.0	it's too much. You just think, I can't deal, that's overwhelming.
0:11.5	But this moment we can respond in a certain way and then we
0:14.5	forget and we lapse we fall down we can pick ourselves up and then this moment we can
0:19.6	be different and that's how I think genuine change actually happens.
0:22.8	It's like taking that aspiration to be different, perhaps,
0:26.1	to be more loving in every encounter, for example.
0:28.8	And then we've just lost our temper or something has happened.
0:31.6	Do we have some capacity to begin again and to in effect have
0:35.9	resilience and say, okay, that was bad, now is now. Because that's the way progress I think
0:41.0	actually happens. It's not through lamenting for a year and a half.
0:44.5	I blew it. I had a really bad issue. When we see there was a problem and we're not denying that, but
0:49.7	self-castigation and just endless self-laceration, it's not going to do anything.
0:54.4	And so learning that ability to begin again, which is intrinsic to meditation practice,
0:59.2	I think is really important. And also, it's looking ahead at the issue, whatever it might be,
1:04.8	and realizing, okay, this in this moment, this is what I can try to do, or in this moment
1:09.9	if I listen or in this moment if I try to be more balanced.
1:13.6	That's how it actually happens.
1:15.4	Welcome to Passion Struck.
1:16.8	Hi, I'm your host John R Miles
1:18.6	and on the show, we decipher the secrets,
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from John R. Miles, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of John R. Miles and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.