Emotional Surrender: How to Be Non-Toxic; Practices of a Bodhisattva #28Emotional Surrender: How to Be Non-Toxic; Practices of a Bodhisattva #28
The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast
Emotional Surrender: How to Be Non-Toxic. Addicts are very sensitive, empathic, highly emotional creatures. The inability to be comfortable in our own skin creates suffering that contributes to our addiction and other dysfunction. How does Dharma deal...
24:15•26 Nov 2022
Emotional Surrender: Embracing Non-Toxic Living with Buddhist Recovery
“The results of being free of emotional toxicity is understanding from the base, the root of it, as we've discussed, as we continue in this path of the bodhisattva that continues to erode at our clinging self-cherishing eye at the self that thinks it's separate and is justified for war, you know, the more we work on it. This is who we are every second that we waste.”
Ever feel like your emotions are running the show, making it hard to stay on track with your recovery? In this episode of 'The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast', Darren Littlejohn takes a deep dive into the art of emotional surrender. Drawing from the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, he explores how letting go of toxic emotions and people can lead to a more peaceful, fulfilling life.
Darren shares readings from 'Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva: A New Translation and Contemporary Guide', blending ancient wisdom with modern recovery techniques. He touches on how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and Western neuropsychology play a role in our emotional struggles. If you’re looking for practical tips on mindfulness and emotional healing, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
Whether you're new to recovery or have been on this journey for a while, Darren’s compassionate approach offers a fresh perspective on overcoming addiction and emotional toxicity.
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