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...
Why Life Doesn't Seem to be Fair. Get The Spiritual Perspective
The Spiritual Perspective
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8 months ago
Why Life Doesn't Seem to be Fair. Get The Spiritual Perspective
Why does life feel so unfair? The hardest workers don’t always succeed. The kindest people often get taken advantage of. And those who deserve love the most sometimes end up alone—while cheaters and manipulators seem to thrive. It’s easy to conclude that life is unfair, but compared to what? From a spiritual perspective, fairness isn’t measured by material success, relationships, or comfort. It’s measured by growth. Life doesn’t punish or reward—it teaches. The struggles, setbacks, and diffic...
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...
