Scott Snibbe
Dan Harris
Dan Harris Loving-Kindness Guided Meditation
Dan Harris Loving-Kindness Guided Meditation
Dan Harris Loving-Kindness Guided Meditation
Tuesday 1st August 2023
Dan Harris guides skeptics through loving-kindness meditation, blending personal anecdotes with scientific evidence on its mental and physical benefits.
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Episode Overview
- Loving-kindness meditation can positively impact mental and physical health
- Scientific evidence supports the effectiveness of this practice
- The guided meditation encourages extending compassion to easy, neutral, and difficult individuals, as well as to oneself and all beings
- Dan Harris shares his personal experience and skepticism about the practice
- The episode provides a compelling exploration of the power of loving-kindness meditation
This practice can feel forced, but I refer you back to the robust science around it and I can just tell you my N of 1 experience. Having done it for a few years reasonably intensively, it's very helpful.
Imagine being guided through a meditation practice by someone who once shared your skepticism. In this episode of 'A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment', Dan Harris, host of the popular podcast 'Ten Percent Happier', takes listeners on a journey through loving-kindness meditation. Known for his candid and relatable style, Dan opens up about his own initial doubts and how he came to appreciate the practice.
He backs it up with scientific evidence showing the positive effects on both mental and physical health. Through guided meditation, Dan invites you to extend loving-kindness not just to those you care about, but also to neutral and challenging individuals, and even to yourself and all beings. This episode is a blend of personal stories and practical guidance, making it a fascinating listen for anyone curious about the benefits of loving-kindness meditation.