Transforming Bias with Equanimity -- Guided MeditationTransforming Bias with Equanimity -- Guided Meditation
A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment
Scott Snibbe's guided meditation helps balance emotions and extend love to all, rooted in Tibetan Buddhist traditions.
19:04•11 Oct 2022
Balancing Bias: Equanimity Meditation for a Fairer Mind
“Allow your feelings toward this enemy to arise and really feel them without judgment. You hardly notice them and don't care much about them. And for most of us, we see each of these people as fixed.”
Ever feel like your emotions towards people are on a rollercoaster? In this episode of 'A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment', Scott Snibbe guides you through a meditation aimed at leveling out those emotional highs and lows. This isn’t just any meditation; it's about achieving equanimity—a balanced state of mind where you extend the same love and concern to everyone, from your best friend to that person who cut you off in traffic.
Scott dives into how this practice, rooted in Tibetan Buddhist traditions, can help us tame our intense attachments and aversions, leading to a more stable and happy life. Imagine feeling the same respect for everyone as you do for figures like Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr. Through a series of thoughtful steps, Scott shows you how to gradually shift your mindset towards one that is fairer and more peaceful.
Perfect for anyone looking to build healthier mental habits and engage more effectively with the world.
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