61: Daniel Wolpert: Looking Inward, Living Outward

Liminal Living

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• Contemplation frees individuals from habits and patterns that cause suffering and promotes compassion and care.
• Contemplation is not just an individual practice, but also a communal one.
• Contemplative psychology explores the concept of the human person as a bundle of habits and activities that create our sense of self and the world.
• Contemplation can dissolve ego habits and projections, leading to more humane and loving relationships.
• The integration of contemplation and action is essential for social transformation. The ego constructs a sense of self based on our sensory input, leading to patterns of confirmation bias and repetitive behavior.
• Contemplation allows the mind to slow down and see the construction process of the ego, leading to a more open and expansive sense of self.
• Powerful presence is not about charisma or ego-driven leadership, but about being fully present and caring for others without personal agendas.
• Our society worships money and wealth, often distorting or ignoring teachings on generosity and economic justice.
• Engaging in the spiritual life can bring about personal and societal transformation, even in the face of suffering and uncertainty.
• Hope is not about clinging to a specific outcome, but about letting go of ego-driven expectations and trusting in the power of love and creativity.

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