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Noah Levine
The Eighth Factor of the Eightfold Path: Concentration | Meditations
The Eighth Factor of the Eightfold Path: Concentration | Meditations
The Eighth Factor of the Eightfold Path: Concentration | Meditations
Friday 10th July 2020
Noah Levine explores concentration in meditation, its benefits for addiction recovery, and the importance of mindfulness and compassion on Refuge Recovery Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Mastering Concentration: Noah Levine's Insights on the Eightfold Path
When you give your mind a task that it does not want to do, like forgive, where it feels vulnerable, it feels threatened, it feels, of course the mind is like no, no, f*** this. And that's the concentration of you keep returning to that thought, no matter what the mind does.
Can concentration really help in overcoming addiction? In this enlightening episode of the Refuge Recovery Podcast, Noah Levine dives deep into the eighth factor of the Eightfold Path: Concentration. Drawing from his extensive experience, Levine unpacks how honing concentration through meditation can be a game-changer in the recovery journey. He doesn't just stop at the theory; he shares practical tips on integrating mindfulness and compassion to cultivate a balanced, non-judgmental awareness.
Levine also sheds light on the powerful role of renunciation and acceptance, guiding listeners towards a lifelong sense of well-being and happiness. But it's not all about sitting in silence—Levine explores the dynamic interplay between concentration and free will, the uplifting power of mantras, and how these elements fit into the broader Refuge Recovery Program. If you're on a path to recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to enrich your journey.