If you’ve been thinking about signing up for a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat—especially as your first experience with meditation—this episode might give you a perspective you haven’t heard before. I’ve been meditating for over 25 years and have had a daily practice for more than 20 of those years. While I’m not against retreats or Vipassana itself, I’ve seen some patterns emerge that raise a few important red flags—particularly for beginners. In this episode, I walk t...
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If you’ve been thinking about signing up for a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat—especially as your first experience with meditation—this episode might give you a perspective you haven’t heard before. I’ve been meditating for over 25 years and have had a daily practice for more than 20 of those years. While I’m not against retreats or Vipassana itself, I’ve seen some patterns emerge that raise a few important red flags—particularly for beginners. In this episode, I walk t...
How to Live with Fear. Get the Spiritual Perspective
The Spiritual Perspective
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8 months ago
How to Live with Fear. Get the Spiritual Perspective
When was the last time fear stopped you from doing something? Maybe it told you that if you fail, your life is over. Or that if you step outside your comfort zone, disaster will strike. And let’s be honest—fear feels real. After all, bad things do happen. People lose money. Relationships fall apart. Risks sometimes backfire. So we play it safe. We listen to the fear. We let it control our decisions. But here’s the problem: Fear isn’t logical. It’s not based on actual risk—it’s based on wh...
The Spiritual Perspective
If you’ve been thinking about signing up for a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat—especially as your first experience with meditation—this episode might give you a perspective you haven’t heard before. I’ve been meditating for over 25 years and have had a daily practice for more than 20 of those years. While I’m not against retreats or Vipassana itself, I’ve seen some patterns emerge that raise a few important red flags—particularly for beginners. In this episode, I walk t...
