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Recognizing Basic Goodness in Society with Lodro Rinzler | Podmasana Preview

March 25
4 mins

Episode Description

Lodro Rinzler, bestselling author and meditation teacher, challenges the fundamental lie that we're broken and need fixing. Drawing from 25 years teaching Tibetan Buddhist meditation, he explores basic goodness—the radical premise that you are already whole in his new book You Are Good You Are Enough. Topics include working with the inner critic, Incredible Hulk Syndrome, imposter syndrome, extending compassion to difficult people, the Five A's of relationships, and why self-recognition—not self-improvement—is the real revolution.

Key Takeaways

  • Basic goodness is ingrained from a young age.

  • We are often told we are broken, but this is false.

  • Meditation helps us recognize our inherent goodness.

  • Self-doubt is a common struggle across various backgrounds.

  • Recognizing our goodness can lead to societal healing.

  • Mindfulness practices can help us stay present.

  • Emotions are impermanent and can be managed.

  • We must see goodness in those we disagree with.

  • Healthy relationships require attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection, and allowing.

  • Public figures also face self-doubt despite their success.

Some sound and music in this episode was provided by Lodro Rinzler or by Artninja -- https://freesound.org/s/841960/ -- License: Attribution 4.0, by JavierZumer -- https://freesound.org/s/156942/ -- License: Attribution 4.0, by Yap_Audio_Production -- https://freesound.org/s/218464/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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