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PJ Vogt
一位公众广播和播客领域的知名主持人，曾主持《Reply All》和《Search Engine》等播客。
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Rev Angel Kyodo Williams
PJ Vogt: 本期节目探讨了如何安静地坐着，以及长期冥想练习带来的益处。作者分享了自己与焦虑的斗争，以及对冥想练习的困惑和期待。
Rev Angel Kyodo Williams: 主流的冥想指导大多来自隐居的僧侣，这与大多数人的生活方式不符。作者的冥想方法旨在帮助人们在生活中保持平静，而不是逃避生活。通过讲述自身经历，强调了在生活中与挑战共处，并从中学习的重要性。作者认为，冥想并非刻意追求安静，而是回归自我，随时回归当下。处理痛苦的关键在于“代谢”痛苦，而非压抑痛苦。人天生就有处理痛苦的能力。有益于人类的冥想应该培养慈悲心。应该区分外部环境和自身本性。冥想的成熟体现在不再寻求逃避。
Deep Dive
The episode explores the connection between curiosity and anxiety, questioning if they are related. The host's personal struggle with anxiety leads to an exploration of meditation as a potential solution, particularly in times of high stress like election week.
- Anxiety is described as a condition that floods the brain with questions, often narrowing one's focus.
- The host views meditation as a challenging but potentially helpful tool for managing anxiety.
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