Moving from Constriction to Expansion with Sharon Salzberg

Joining us on the show is meditation teacher, author, and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society, Sharon Salzberg! With over 50 years of teaching experience, Sharon is largely attributed as one of the first western teachers to bring mindfulness based practice to the West. In this conversation, we explore a process she outlines her recent book, 'Real Life' in which she outlines the path of moving out of a constricted frame of mind and heart to one that is more open and expansive. Interweaving lessons from mindfulness, loving kindness, and a lifetime of guiding people toward recognizing their own innate brilliance; this conversation is sure to leave you feeling more open and inspired to engage with your world more fully.  To start studying with Sharon, head on over to her website, sharonsalzberg.com to see her online offerings or order one of her many books!  Show Topics - What Makes Us Constricted? - Passion, Aggression, and Delusion - Managing Expectations for Meditation - The Three Personality Types of Buddhism - How Mindfulness Points Us Toward Service - Addressing Hopelessness - Preventing Burnout - What is Love in the Buddhist Context? - Is Love Unconditional or Cultivated? - Metta Practice - The Courage to Love - Responding to the Suffering in the World