Religion & Spirituality
I can’t remember a more contradictory time in my life. I’ve never felt so lonely. For the past month, I’ve been living alone on my family’s farm in rural Southern Maryland. It’s been part “Walden,” part “Joe Dirt,” part “The Blair Witch Project.” Days go by without seeing another human. But I’ve also never felt so fearless. Unlike when I’ve traveled solo or had nothing to do on a Friday night—which is when I want company the most —the fact that I’m lonely hasn’t bothered me. What I’ve been practicing is sometimes called the “two wings” of mindfulness: awareness and compassion. Just as a bird needs both wings to fly, we must see reality as it is and hold our reaction to it with compassion. Here's how to practice that. Please hit "subscribe" and rate the podcast so others can find it. Here's the original blog post that inspired this episode. Download my free ebook "How to Get Out of Your Head." Sign up for my email list to get free meditation tips. Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Need help with your meditation practice? Email me: jeremy@jeremymohler.blog