Listen "Jack Kornfield – Heart Wisdom – Ep. 182 – A Life Of Greatness With Sarah Grynberg"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield connects with lifestyle expert Sarah Grynberg to talk about a life of greatness.
"Really, meditation is about deep listening. You sit and what needs to be understood will come if you sit quietly. It is like going into the forest and finding a little clearing and sitting down. If you're quiet for a while the animals, the birds, they all resume their life and you see all the things you would never see before. " – Jack Kornfield
In this episode Jack Kornfield and Sarah Grynberg discuss:
What it was like for Jack to grow up in Judaism
Ajahn Chah and being ready for suffering
Surrender in meditation
The catharsis of emotional release
Deep Listening
Buddhism as a practice versus a religion
The Psychology of Heart and Mind
About Sarah Grynberg
Sarah Grynberg is a well-renowned interviewer, well-being expert, keynote speaker, and host and producer of the highly-rated lifestyle and internationally successful podcast, A Life of Greatness, where she’s engaged some of the world’s biggest names. Through her years of research studying the links between the facets of human behavior, personal growth, and happiness, Sarah formulated her own blueprint for cultivating greatness. This powerful blueprint has become the touchstone of Sarah’s courses, talks & writing. You can keep up with Sarah on Instagram or on SarahGrynberg.com
"Really, meditation is about deep listening. You sit and what needs to be understood will come if you sit quietly. It is like going into the forest and finding a little clearing and sitting down. If you're quiet for a while the animals, the birds, they all resume their life and you see all the things you would never see before. " – Jack Kornfield
In this episode Jack Kornfield and Sarah Grynberg discuss:
What it was like for Jack to grow up in Judaism
Ajahn Chah and being ready for suffering
Surrender in meditation
The catharsis of emotional release
Deep Listening
Buddhism as a practice versus a religion
The Psychology of Heart and Mind
About Sarah Grynberg
Sarah Grynberg is a well-renowned interviewer, well-being expert, keynote speaker, and host and producer of the highly-rated lifestyle and internationally successful podcast, A Life of Greatness, where she’s engaged some of the world’s biggest names. Through her years of research studying the links between the facets of human behavior, personal growth, and happiness, Sarah formulated her own blueprint for cultivating greatness. This powerful blueprint has become the touchstone of Sarah’s courses, talks & writing. You can keep up with Sarah on Instagram or on SarahGrynberg.com
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