S11 Ep574: Episode 574. ⏮️ Recast ⏮️ Meditation for Change: Embracing Compassion and Action with Sharon Salzberg

Don't miss this episode, from February of 2024, with leading meditation expert Sharon Salzberg, you simply MUST LISTEN! We discus the impact of meditation on personal and societal levels. Sharon shares her journey and the evolution of her meditation practice, emphasizing the importance of letting go of fixed mindsets and embracing different approaches. We explore the role of loving-kindness in meditation and how it can help cultivate self-compassion and balance. Sharon also discusses the connection between meditation and social change, highlighting the need for patience and community support. We address the overwhelm of starting a meditation practice and offer practical advice for coping with uncertainty and finding structure in daily practice.  Three reasons to listen to the whole episode: 1. Learn to let go of fixed mindsets and embrace different approaches to meditation. 2. Begin to cultivate self-compassion and balance through the practice of loving-kindness. 3. Start a meditation practice with a commitment to consistency and evaluate the impact on daily life. Timestamps: (00:04:55) Introduction and Gratitude (00:05:41) Impact of Sharon's Work (00:08:09) Sharon's Journey and Insight Meditation Society (00:11:20) Evolution of Sharon's Meditation Practice (00:13:19) Changing Practice and the Role of Loving Kindness (00:18:19) Meditation's Impact Beyond Internal Experience (00:21:58 Meditation in Challenging Circumstances (00:24:23) Cultivating Patience in a Fast-Paced Society (00:31:47) Teaching Meditation and Qualities of a Good Teacher (00:36:40) Pausing Between Stimulus and Response (00:42:38) Starting a Meditation Practice and Overcoming Overwhelm (00:55:37) Advice for Coping with Overwhelm and Uncertainty (00:57:11) Choosing to Take Action (00:59:13) Honoring Teachers and Paving the Way (01:00:39) Feeling Radically Loved Connect with Sharon Salzberg: Website: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/  Books: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/books  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonsalzberg/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharonSalzberg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharonsalzberg  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SharonSalzbergVideo  Enjoy the Podcast? Love to give us 5 stars? If you do, we'd love a review from you. Don’t forget to follow and message us on these platforms! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/ Twitter: https::twitter.com/rosieacosta Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta Website: https://www.radicallyloved.com/ Get You Are Radically Loved the book: https://www.radicallyloved.com/book Try Headspace for 30 days free! use code: ROSIE30 www.headspace.com Sign up for ’The Mindful Love Hub’ on Substack: https://radicallyloved.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=2t314w  Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff! Connect with Tessa Tovar: Website: https://tessatovar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHMYm-7kNZfulgaiCi2w8Cw Outside the Studio Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-the-studio-with-tessa-tovar/id1483077110 Book of Poetry for Savasana: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Moon-Book-Poetry-Savasana/dp/1731243588