Hold Things Lightly | Alex P #20 | 2.22.22

Alex and Dhammarato explore the joy that comes from holding things lightly and the energy released when the internal battle subsides.

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00:00 Getting used to painful physical sensations; why body is the first of the four foundations

04:50 Martial arts experience helps

07:16 Practice as relaxing throughout the day; samma sankappa

09:48 Alex carrying the community on his coattails 

12:47 The joy of relaxation; giving up regimentation

15:25 Finding it mind-boggling that we are rule-driven; bank robbery analogy

22:05 Inspect whatever it is you want; be satisfied with the liking

25:45 I can handle this

29:10 Feeling more energetic; no more boss battles

33:50 The power of being a noble: you’ve got this; ending the battle inside liberates resources

37:29 Effective affirmations are about what is

40:19 Being an exhausted self-help junkie

42:48 I can appreciate this, but I don’t want it

44:44 Freedom: hold everything lightly