{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Remember the Joy with Sharon Salzberg","description":" Dr. Josh King welcomes you to another episode and a new season of The Beyond Addiction Show.   Today, Dr. King is accompanied by Sharon Salzberg again after two years. At that time, she and Dr. King were both in shock while seeing what was happening in the world with the strike of the pandemic. In today\u2019s episode, Sharon is sharing how her practice has changed as a result of COVID-19, how to practice everyday mindfulness and meditation in an uncertain environment, and if you listen up til the end, you will get the chance to participate in a full guided meditation with Sharon.   Key Takeaways: [1:54] Sharon talks about the confusion she experienced at the beginning of the pandemic. [4:36] How did the pandemic change Sharon? [9:30] Some are longing for the moment of pause that the lockdown brought\u2026 what are the lessons we can learn from the lockdown period? [15:03] Sharon and Dr. King talk about the time to pause people acquired during the pandemic. [18:15] Gratefulness and appreciation were also brought by the pandemic. [18:57] Sharon shares about the fragility and uncertainty people are experiencing today. [20:40] Sharon talks about the benefits of practicing meditation and mindfulness in tough times. [23:54] Sharon gives tips to use meditation to face the lack of control. [26:53] Sharon shares her favorite definition of mindfulness. [29:56] There is an interdependency between your resources and the conditions you are under. [33:04] Sharon speaks about love and kindness. [39:15] Everybody is grieving and we haven\u2019t been taught how to grieve. [41:27] Sharon introduces the principles of meditation. [46:44] Sharon leads us into a guided meditation.   Mentioned in this Episode: The Beyond Addiction Show Center for Motivation and Change Center for Motivation and Change on Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin   Email Dr. Josh King at beyondaddiction@motivationandchange.com or tweet him at @DocJoshKing   Listen to Mindfulness in Times of Corona with Sharon Salzberg   Tweetables and Quotes: (8:29) \u201cIt is more convenient to practice a skill when you still really don\u2019t need it.\u201d \u2014 @_TheCMC @DocJoshKing   \u201cMindfulness snuck up into our lives in an interesting way through the pandemic.\u201d \u2014 @_TheCMC @DocJoshKing (15:02)   \u201cThere is such an epidemic of loneliness.\u201d \u2014 Sharon Salzberg @_TheCMC (21:45)   \u201cAnother benefit of mindfulness is wisdom and understanding.\u201d \u2014 @_TheCMC @DocJoshKing (22:30)   \u201cWe tend to blame ourselves, unfairly, unjustly for not being able to control things.\u201d \u2014 Sharon Salzberg @_TheCMC (24:13)   \u201cLook at people instead of through them.\u201d \u2014 Sharon Salzberg @_TheCMC (35:48)   \u201cEverybody is grieving and we don\u2019t know how to grieve.\u201d \u2014 Sharon Salzberg @_TheCMC (39:17)   ","author_name":"The Beyond Addiction Show","author_url":"http:\/\/www.motivationandchange.com","html":"