Lessons - What 6 Months of Silent Meditation Taught Me About Anxiety | Cory Muscara - Former Monk
Lessons - What 6 Months of Silent Meditation Taught Me About Anxiety | Cory Muscara - Former Monk
This episode features Cory Muscara, a former monk and mindfulness expert, discussing his profound experiences with silent meditation and its impact on anxiety. He shares insights on finding meaning, balancing ambition with inner peace, and the challenges of the healing journey. The conversation delves into practical approaches to mental clarity and resilience.
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Cory Muscara - Mindfulness Expert & Former Monk | Why Mindfulness Is the Ultimate Productivity Hack
Show Notes
In this "Lessons" episode, Cory Muscara, former monk and mindfulness teacher, shares profound insights from his experience of six months in silent meditation. He explores why humans are wired to think about the future and how this tendency can create both opportunities and anxiety. Cory explains how to distinguish ambitions rooted in fear from those inspired by joy, and why many of our life decisions unknowingly stem from wounds rather than wholeness. He also offers practical ways to cultivate presence, align choices with our deepest values, and build a life grounded in clarity rather than control.