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Radio Headspace

The Wisdom of Cynicism

Radio Headspace

Headspace Studios

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.62.5K Ratings

🗓️ 26 February 2024

⏱️ 5 minutes

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Summary

If we think about cynicism’s true meaning, or what may be better captured by the term “skepticism” today, we realize that it encourages us to look deeply at our world, what we have accepted as the norm, and what needs to be changed and reimagined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

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1:10.7

Hi, it's Sam. Welcome to Radio Headspace and to Monday. Over the years that I've taught

1:16.8

mindfulness, I've encountered a lot of cynicism. For example, I've met many people who believe that

1:23.4

heart-centered practices like loving kindness and gratitude were just a waste of time.

1:28.6

And I get it. On the surface, it can seem pointless to send silent and private wishes

1:33.1

to someone who lives thousands of miles away. But tapping into our compassion is valuable.

1:39.5

And while I can understand cynicism, I try to be skeptical instead.

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