Extremist movements capitalize on this motivational state, empowering those seeking purpose or meaning by connecting them with a community that not only validates their feelings of frustration or insignificance but also offers them a ready explanation for their grievances and ways to reaffirm their social significance – one that promotes... See more
Love this quote from Packy’s letter on Tuesday :-)
I suspect forgiveness meditation might be the hidden key to western dharma. We often start with breath (boring) or metta (often blocked for westerners), but forgiveness is both accessible (not an “altered state”) and clears out our deepest wounds. Should be less niche imo