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Connecting Through Common Humanity and Meditation
The speaker shares his experience of connecting with a group of people by identifying the common theme of suicide and leading a meditation session to offer a sense of his practice. He emphasizes the value of recognizing our shared humanity and highlights the importance of empathy and love as sources of connection beyond time and space.
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The conversation focuses on how people cope with mortality and the impact of the pandemic on individuals' emotional and psychological well-being.
29:14 - 36:59 (07:45)
Summary
The conversation focuses on how people cope with mortality and the impact of the pandemic on individuals' emotional and psychological well-being. The guest shares insights about patterns observed in people who are having the greatest difficulty with the spread of the novel coronavirus that could help others cope.
ChapterConnecting Through Common Humanity and Meditation
Episode#414: Jack Kornfield — How to Find Peace Amidst COVID-19, How to Cultivate Calm in Chaos
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this excerpt, a woman recounts her conversation with her dying twin brother about meditation, exploring their deep connection through it and meditating together.
37:00 - 42:15 (05:15)
Summary
In this excerpt, a woman recounts her conversation with her dying twin brother about meditation, exploring their deep connection through it and meditating together.
ChapterConnecting Through Common Humanity and Meditation
Episode#414: Jack Kornfield — How to Find Peace Amidst COVID-19, How to Cultivate Calm in Chaos
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares an experience where people in a large room stood up after he inquired about those affected by suicide, and highlights how acknowledging our shared experiences and emotions can bring a sense of comfort and connection.
42:16 - 49:56 (07:40)
Summary
The speaker shares an experience where people in a large room stood up after he inquired about those affected by suicide, and highlights how acknowledging our shared experiences and emotions can bring a sense of comfort and connection. He emphasizes the necessity for honoring our personal trauma while realizing that suffering, joy, and other emotions are universal aspects of the human experience.