Refuge Recovery World Services
Noah Levine
Equanimity with Noah Levine
Equanimity with Noah Levine
Equanimity with Noah Levine
Tuesday 7th December 2021
Join Noah Levine on Refuge Recovery as he explores equanimity in addiction recovery, balancing loving kindness, compassion, and mindfulness.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Balance: Equanimity in Addiction Recovery with Noah Levine
Equanimity is about being at ease, being peaceful in the midst of the forms of sorrow that we experience as human beings and the forms of joy that we also have the potential to experience.
Have you ever wondered how to find peace and happiness amidst life's ups and downs? In this episode, Noah Levine, the founder of Refuge Recovery, dives into the concept of equanimity and its crucial role in addiction recovery. Equanimity, a practice that balances loving kindness, compassion, and appreciation, is at the heart of Refuge Recovery's Buddhist-oriented approach to overcoming addiction.
Levine explains how maintaining a calm and balanced mind can help individuals navigate the sorrows and joys of life without clinging to them. He emphasizes the importance of non-attachment in true compassion, suggesting that mindfulness can help establish a present-focused perspective. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in how Buddhist principles can support addiction recovery. Levine's insights on equanimity highlight the importance of taking personal responsibility for one's own happiness.
He believes that true loving kindness means not needing anyone to be different than they are right now. By practicing mindfulness, we can bring our full awareness into the present moment, letting go of past regrets and future anxieties. Levine also shares practical advice on how to release unnecessary tension by focusing on our breath and body, helping us to soften and relax.
This episode offers a systematic approach to treating addiction through the principles of Refuge Recovery, which is open to everyone regardless of their background or beliefs. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, Levine's discussion on equanimity, mindfulness, and non-attachment could provide valuable tools for finding peace and happiness. Tune in to learn more about how these practices can help you stay present and balanced in your recovery journey.