Darren Littlejohn
Darren Littlejohn
McMindfulness w/Cheese, Please; Practices of a Bodhisattva #21
McMindfulness w/Cheese, Please; Practices of a Bodhisattva #21
McMindfulness w/Cheese, Please; Practices of a Bodhisattva #21
Saturday 24th September 2022
Darren Littlejohn critiques 'McMindfulness' and emphasizes true mindfulness in recovery on The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!McMindfulness vs. True Mindfulness: A Journey Through Bodhisattva Practices
Dealing with the fundamental issues in a way that's effective and gets into the root of it is something that I think is much more recently available than when I was coming up through recovery.
Ever wondered if mindfulness is losing its essence in the corporate world? In this episode of The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast, Darren Littlejohn takes a hard look at 'McMindfulness', a term that criticizes the commercialization of mindfulness practices. Are big corporations and our own egos diluting the true purpose of mindfulness? Darren thinks so, and he’s here to explain why.
He dives into the 21st practice of a Bodhisattva, drawing wisdom from Longchenpa's writings and his own book, Compassionate Recovery: Mindful Healing for Trauma and Addictions. This episode isn't just about pointing fingers; it's about reclaiming mindfulness as a tool for genuine recovery. Darren emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and compassion for others, which are often overlooked in commercial mindfulness programs. He argues that without these core elements, mindfulness can become just another product rather than a path to healing.
For those on a recovery journey, Darren’s insights offer a refreshing perspective on how to integrate true mindfulness into daily life. This episode is perfect for anyone curious about the intersection of Buddhism, recovery, and the modern mindfulness movement.