Elizabeth Gilbert and Jack Kornfield (#751)

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s as a result of the podcast not too long ago hit its 10-year anniversary and handed one billion downloads. To have fun, I’ve curated a few of the better of the very best—a few of my favorites—from greater than 700 episodes over the past decade. I couldn’t be extra excited. The episode options segments from episode #430 Elizabeth Gilbert’s Inventive Path: Saying No, Trusting Your Instinct, Index Playing cards, Integrity Checks, Grief, Awe, and A lot Extra and episode #300 “Jack Kornfield — Discovering Freedom, Love, and Pleasure within the Current

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#751: Elizabeth Gilbert and Jack Kornfield

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SHOW NOTES

  • [05:36] Notes about this supercombo format.
  • [06:38] Enter Elizabeth Gilbert.
  • [07:04] Liz shares who Rayya Elias was and the way she’s remembered her in story at The Moth.
  • [14:53] What sort of tales and storytellers make Liz escape in applause?
  • [21:05] What has Liz realized from Martha Beck?
  • [23:49] Staying true to 1’s interior compass and saying “No” with out regret.
  • [27:03] The easy “No” by way of Byron Katie.
  • [33:07] The knowledge of the physique.
  • [36:56] Enter Jack Kornfield.
  • [37:24] Jack’s reference to cling gliding and paragliding.
  • [40:06] Jack’s childhood, abusive father, and position as household peacemaker.
  • [45:12] “For those who’re going to be offended, do it proper.”
  • [47:48] Jack’s transition from pre-med to Asian research at Dartmouth.
  • [49:28] From hippie to Buddhist monk.
  • [50:57] Psychedelics’ affect on Jack’s non secular path and present stance.
  • [59:53] Assembly Stanislav Grof.
  • [1:03:32] Discovering and learning beneath Ajahn Chah.
  • [1:05:59] Rookie monk coaching in Thailand and enduring struggling.
  • [1:13:49] Lengthy silence durations and out-of-body experiences.
  • [1:16:37] Mystical experiences aren’t all the time nice.
  • [1:19:15] Tim’s expertise at Spirit Rock.
  • [1:20:10] Challenges throughout coaching in Thailand and Burma.
  • [1:24:47] “Hatred by no means ceases by hatred, however by love alone is healed…”
  • [1:29:55] Recommendation for deep interior work with real-life obligations.
  • [1:42:04] Compassion vs. empathy.
  • [1:46:19] Expertise’s position in creating compassion.
  • [1:47:26] Lovingkindness meditation for Westerners.
  • [1:56:04] Attending the primary White Home Buddhist Management Convention.
  • [1:57:59] The mission of CASEL.
  • [1:59:18] Introducing mindfulness follow and love as a superpower.
  • [2:10:11] Returning to self-discovery after derailment.
  • [2:15:57] Obvious derailment as mandatory communication.
  • [2:19:17] Self-talk for managing inappropriate anger.
  • [2:37:21] Returning to the US to review medical psychology.
  • [2:42:50] Utilizing forgiveness to assist veterans and at-risk youth.
  • [2:45:30] Why neighborhood assist beats neighborhood apathy.
  • [2:49:23] Lack of serious initiation rituals in trendy society.
  • [2:53:10] Really useful guide for newcomers to Jack’s work.
  • [2:57:48] Jack’s billboard.
  • [2:59:02] Parting ideas.

SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Join with Elizabeth Gilbert:

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Join with Jack Kornfield:

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