How to Feel Peaceful and Still a Mess at the Same Time | Jack Kornfield

After more than a year of silent retreat in Asia, Jack Kornfield came home. And as soon as he got into an intimate relationship, everything he thought he had sorted out came flooding back. The clinging, the self-judgment, the fear. He had only done part of the curriculum. The monastery, it turned out, did not have a module on marriage. In this conversation, Jack speaks about what real integration looks like. Not the fairy tale of arriving at a spiritual state and staying there, but the harder and truer version: learning that everything opens and closes. The heart beats. The lungs expand. The tides come in and go out. The stock market rises and falls. The whole universe is breathing, and we are part of that breathing. The goal is not to hold the inhale. It is to learn to love the exhale too. He also speaks honestly about therapy, about community, about why even the most respected teachers in his world have someone they speak to. You cannot always see yourself clearly. That is not a failure of practice. It is just being human. Want to go deeper with Jack Kornfield? Join Sounds True One for more teachings like this. Get your first month FREE at https://bit.ly/4ctecMn Subscribe to Sounds True's YouTube Channel ► https://bit.ly/SubscribeSTYT Sounds True is a mission-driven learning and media company, and a recognized leader in wellbeing, personal growth, and spiritual transformation. Partnering with the world’s foremost wisdom teachers and best-selling authors, the company reaches millions worldwide with its unique programs, digital learning experiences, and worldwide events. The company also features a variety of original series, weekly shows, and live online experiences on Sounds True One, its global platform and community with members across more than 125 countries. Sounds True is a Public Benefit Corporation and also the home of the Sounds True Foundation. Connect with us: ▪️Facebook: http://bit.ly/2XFIIeE ▪️Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UlEoiH ▪️Website: http://bit.ly/2tOl02d