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Strategies for Real World Enlightenment
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02:38 - Defining Real World Enlightenment
05:04 - Real World Enlightenment in Unpleasant Experiences
08:13 - Wonder, Awe, and Ambiguous Experiences
10:13 - Demystifying Traditional Enlightenment
12:00 - Examples of Real World Enlightenment
15:00 - Seeking vs. Allowing Enlightenment
19:19 - Experiencing Non-Conceptual Moments
24:10 - Process Over Outcome in Meditation
27:35 - Indications of Real World Enlightenment
29:02 - Shifts in Perspective and Experience
30:08 - Meditation and Modern Relevance
35:02 - Process of Awareness and Self-Regulation
38:08 - Golden Threads in Wisdom Traditions
41:06 - A Meaningful Life Through Golden Threads
43:08 - Small Daily Actions for Transformation
45:42 - Practical Advice for Adults and Children
49:48 - Where to Find Susan Kaiser Greenland
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Meet Susan Kaiser Greenland
Susan Kaiser Greenland is a mindfulness educator and bestselling author, who teaches mindfulness to children, teens, parents, and educators for everyday practices. She is a former corporate attorney, but transformed her career after discovering meditation, founding Inner Kids to teach secular mindfulness in schools and community programs. She has been studying Buddhism for over 30 years. She has authored several widely translated books, including her latest release in July 2024, Real-World Enlightenment: Discovering Ordinary Magic in Everyday Life. The book offers 50 powerful tools for modern seekers, providing practical strategies to foster meaningful connections and alleviate the pressures of modern life.
Susan is a respected speaker and mentor, whose insights draw from global wisdom traditions and scientific research, aiming to foster meaningful connections and well-being in everyday life. Her work has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post and CNN, and she speaks globally on mindfulness and its benefits.