On this episode, a bad news / good news situation. Let’s start with the bad news: human beings are not wired for uncertainty. It short circuits our system. The mind wants to plan, to work things out – and, in a pandemic, that is basically impossible. The good news: meditation is perfectly designed to take the edge off, if not more. Dan Harris and I talk about: how to use meditation to embrace uncertainty, the importance of getting in touch with your own “tainted glory,” and why we shouldn’t fear the schmaltz.

Heart Wisdom – Ep. 118 – Right Effort and Loving Awareness
Wise effort—the effort to be present—can also be called an act of love, for it invites us to show up for this life with open arms, open awareness, and an open heart, and to see what’s true in the world around us. By becoming present with love, we discover it is the gateway to freedom and liberation.