EP 650: Coexistence > Elimination + Forgiveness is not Weakness

Published: March 31, 2022, 6:36 p.m.

Welcome back to the two-segment format! Not sure if it\u2019s here to stay, but it\u2019s here today, so let\u2019s enjoy it!

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In the first segment, I tell a bit of a personal story about my own journey that ended up in the practices of mindfulness, compassion, self-compassion, and lovingkindness.

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I share this story specifically to illustrate how wrong I was about one of the most important aspects of this work: that it\u2019s never about eliminating things like stress, anger, and reactivity; it\u2019s about changing our relationship to these aspects of ourselves so we can act in our own best interest in the face of them.

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In the second segment, I share a few thoughts on one of the most powerful tools for showing up: Forgiveness.

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Specifically, I discuss how forgiveness is not the weakness most take it to be.

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Forgiveness is more like a bullet-proof vest.

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Check out today\u2019s episode to learn more:

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If you\u2019d like to check out one of my Wednesday evening meditations, click here:

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https://www.meetup.com/learning-to-surf-talks-on-buddhism-meditation-mindfulness/

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And if you\u2019d like to experience 1:1 coaching, you can claim your free sample session here:

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https://calendly.com/artburns/45-min-coaching-session

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