Kara Haney on Feeling Tone: Navigating Life's Emotional Waves
Feeling tones often control and drive our behavior. We react to the feeling tone and we fall.
Ever wondered why some experiences feel pleasant, others unpleasant, and some just neutral? Kara Haney, a key figure in the Buddhist Recovery Network, dives into this intriguing concept of 'feeling tone' in this episode. Feeling tone is essentially our immediate emotional reaction to everything we sense and think. Haney explains how these reactions shape our behavior and how being curious about them can help us face life's challenges without resorting to numbing ourselves.
She shares her personal journey of examining what she once labeled as pain, leading to profound self-awareness. This episode also explores the significance of feeling tone in Buddhist teachings, emphasizing its connection to impermanence and the importance of contemplation. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of your emotional responses and learn how to live more mindfully.