Seclusion is a Tool | Alex P #6, Joe | 12.27.21

Alex, Joe, and Dhammarato discuss the basics of practice and the value of seclusion.

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00:00:00 A flicker of doubt, seclusion, and the analogy of a log in the bog

00:16:51 Being annoyed by lack of agility and letting things be OK

00:19:58 Be satisfied with skill building

00:24:48 Attachment and feeling unsafe in a safe environment 

00:30:46 Satisfaction is a major element of the teaching

00:31:59 The brahma-viharas are a natural outcome of practice

00:36:38 Unwholesome thoughts are generally not real

00:41:35 Joy (mudita) is a lifeline 

00:45:55 Begin with ten minutes six times a day

00:49:05 Sati, sati, sati

00:54:53 Feeling the enjoyment

01:00:22 We are taught to be self-critical as a defence

01:03:04 We continue to investigate