#13. Jillian Sarkady: Meditation shows us the Truth of Who we Are

In this interview with Jillian Sarkady, we discuss the book titled Mindfulness in Action, Making Friends with Yourself through Meditation and Everyday Awareness (2013) by Chogyam Trungpa, edited by Carolyn Rose Gimian.  This is a book about meditation and how the meditative qualities of mindfulness and awareness influence our everyday lives. In our hyperconnected world, many individuals report feeling disconnected.  Many have discovered that meditation offers them a down-to-earth yet immediate way to connect with themselves.  This book is a book about mindfulness and its application in the context of our whole life.  Meditation is a tool for developing mindfulness.  It is a book for people who want to explore mindfulness through the practice of meditation and also apply meditative insight in their lives. Chogyam Trungpa was a meditation teacher, originally from Tibet, who in the 60s, 70s, and 80s taught in Great Britain, Canada and the U.S.  He taught in a profoundly heartfelt way that still resonates today.  He shows us that mindfulness and meditation are worthwhile disciplines and that they work.  The practice of meditation works with us and on us, making us more available to ourselves and others.  The practice is demanding, it can be challenging, it shows us the truth of who we are, but that is all part of the beauty of human life. Jillian was introduced to the wisdom and teachings of Chogyam Trungpa in the late 70s.  His teachings have taught her how to be a kinder person and they have shown her how to live within the profundity of her experience with sanity and compassion.  Source:  Editor's Preface, Mindfulness in Action (2013).To contact Jillian:  email me and I will put you in touch - [email protected].  Book references:  Taming the Mind and Walking the Bodhisattva Path by Sakyong MiphamThe Wisdom of No Escape: And the Path of Loving Kindness by Pema ChodrenMeditation in Action by Chogyam Trungpa I would love it if you would follow, rate, or write a review for my podcast.  What you think matters and I appreciate all feedback!Get in touch with topic ideas relating to my podcast's categories:The meaning of health and well-being, personal and collective consciousness, and maximizing full human potential.  My email:  [email protected] sincere gratitude, Noreen