Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness & lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture fifty years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Her new book, Finding Your Way: Meditations, Thoughts, and Wisdom for Living an Authentic Life, is out now.

Sharon Salzberg:

Website: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/

Finding Your Way: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Your-Way-Meditations-Authentic-ebook/dp/B0BTZ28XWY/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kHWfXqBzRGYblloBLyUmD1mXXEj0mYyvs0BJe54J3496wy6reTIVG4rPvPsB980wt9ZZcnZPGJqnTO6MNcNTz-CKCwf_kunGbNd0DracVZ2RzToHFwFk5J_I7ad3ghwXsF29yMFMwVBNBsy4FnRbLa0CrZR2jXFwpEbfdY6RdQ_FzSQcctxQUgwx-9bl41qX_K14GVl2dfkucYXajbeEtDlHAoUe0uzXGvCefHWWzKU.xF5jfDJ4zDKQR2APMjXkgLdXQQGeU11WzIma8bZvaUQ&qid=1708200353&sr=8-1

Podcast Links:

Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:00 Writing 'Finding Your Way'

05:16 Doing the Good That's Right in Front of You

06:09 Starting the Spiritual Path with Generosity

08:23 Figuring Out What to Hold Onto and What to Let Go Of

11:11 Attention as the Doorway to Compassion

12:44 The Purpose of Meditation

16:46 Leaving Space for Emotions

21:48 Changing Our Vision of Where to Find Happiness

25:22 Attention as the Doorway to Compassion

32:02 Maintaining Mindfulness Throughout the Day

39:17 The Importance of Patience in the Spiritual Path

46:09 Transformation through Loving-Kindness Practice

49:14 Drop by Drop

50:07 Final Thoughts and Resources

Thanks for listening!