Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life

Buddhism on difficult emotions: meditating on sadness


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If you've ever tried -- and failed -- to "let go" of anxiety, anger, or sadness, you might know it's not so easy. Buddhism offers a different way to deal with these emotions. First we need to recognize the wisdom within them, and then we can learn to express that energy in a healthy way.

Rather than trying to push them away, we can investigate the wisdom they offer. In this guided meditation, we'll invoke protective blessings before exploring sadness in our own experience. Beneath the surface messages of sadness or loneliness (e.g., "No one loves you," "You'll never be happy again") is a deeper intuition of connection and the capacity for love. 

I recorded this meditation from a live Insight Timer teaching; you can find me there and get notified of future talks: http://insig.ht/clairevillarreal

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May all beings be well.

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