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How to Embrace Awareness and Let Go of Ego with Grace Shireson

April 19, 2024 Leave a Comment

In this episode, Grace Shireson explores ways to learn how to embrace awareness and let go of ego. She discusses the importance of observing the mind and understanding emotions. Grace’s interesting journey also led her to confront the concept of ego in meditation, recognizing the subtle desire for perfection that could obscure the true essence of spiritual practice.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Gain clarity and peace by learning to embrace awareness and let go of ego
  • Discover practical ways to overcome the ego and deepen your meditation practice
  • Learn effective strategies for dealing with suffering and finding inner peace
  • Uncover the stories of historical female figures in Zen Buddhism for inspiration and wisdom
  • Explore how to apply Zen principles in modern life for greater mindfulness and resilience

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Grace Schireson is president of Shogaku Zen and received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. She founded two practice centers and a retreat center under the Central Valley Zen Foundation. Her latest book is Naked in the Zendo.

Connect with Grace Shireson: Website | Instagram | Facebook

If you enjoyed this conversation with Grace Shireson, check out these other episodes:

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