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.🚗 Imagine three scenarios of people broken down by the roadside. Your emotional responses vary significantly based on your connection to them. A stranger? Mild compassion. A neighbor? More involvement. A best friend? Deep emotional turbulence. 😰💔

Consider how equanimity functions as a stabilizing force in your emotional life. It allows you to experience deep compassion, loving-kindness, and joyousness without being overwhelmed by your feelings.

In a recent episode of the Death Dhamma podcast, we emphasized the importance of "not self" (non-attachment) as a foundational practice for cultivating equanimity. This practice encourages you to observe situations with clarity and discernment, freeing you from being engulfed by your emotions. Remember that true compassion encompasses emotional understanding and practical actions, such as offering assistance to those in need. Importantly, equanimity does not imply cold detachment; rather, it invites a mindful approach to life's challenges, providing you with the tools to navigate your emotions with grace.

Click below to listen to the entire episode.

May you be well and happy, at ease, and free from suffering.

Margaret Meloni

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