The Road Home Ep 11

Ethan rings in the New Year with old friend and colleague Sharon Salzberg, together they look at the three levels of spiritual practice that allow us to effect real change in the world. Sharon begins with a reflection on the effort and willingness to let go that is necessary in order to explore our inner realms and connect those experiences externally in our day to day lives. She looks at the tools of awareness that we are given with mindfulness practice.

“So often, in this culture, we define adventure in a very external way – like the idea of climbing a mountain or going to a foreign land.  The idea of an inner adventure often seems strange, and yet there are worlds to be discovered.” – Sharon Salzberg    

The New Year provides space for introspection and the reassessment of our priorities. Ethan discusses the necessary role of contemplative practice if we want to set our intentions towards helping others effectively. He looks at how meditation practice also shifts our awareness and allows us to see our own thoughts with a greater level of objectivity.