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All right. Hello, everybody. How we doing? Well, we're here for another convening of the Renegade Sangha. That phrase, Renegade Sangha, is just some shit that came out of my mouth the other day. But I've actually been thinking about what do I mean by that? And I think it's two things.
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One, this is a group that is open to everybody. no matter what your political views. I would say the common factor is that we're all committed to getting our shit together so that we can be as useful as possible, so that we can be nodes of sanity in an insane world.
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To up our okayness quotient so we can up our utility quotient. As I've sometimes said, there's a geopolitical case for getting your shit together. And I think this In my view, this is a group of people who are interested in that. So it's enlightened self-interest. We improve our own minds and thereby improve the world.

Election sanity meditation (Thursday, Day 5)

Renegade sangha sesh

Thanks to the many of you who joined today. As always, if you missed it live, catch the meditation and Q&A here.

Tomorrow is our last election sanity meditation. I’ll also preview what’s ahead on danharris.com. Hope to see you there at 11A ET on the Substack app.

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Discussion about this podcast

Just listened to this. The meditation was so helpful, Dan. Many great reminders that I needed during this time. I love the practice to coexist without abandoning our values. Working on “malice toward none.” Tough but necessary. Ok I have a potty mouth. Former Navy broad, have tried to eliminate but keeps cropping up. Oh well. Dan just be who you are and grateful for this and especially your humor. And your merch I will be getting for Christmas.🤣

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I love Inner Peace Motherfuckers!

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I am not (yet) in a mental place where I can do a metta meditation for those who voted for a candidate whose political position on women’s health jeopardizes the lives of all of the women in my family. I appreciated that during the Thursday morning live metta meditation, that you did not push us there.

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Understandable. Start with easier people. Perhaps someone who is just mildly annoying. Also, I think Dan made the point that with lovingkindness, the goal is not to condone, but to hope that the person can get to a place where they will actually be more loving and kinder, which is likely to make them more open and understanding. The same is true for us. When we are able to be more loving and kinder, we can soften and relate to others better - even if it's just in the smallest of ways. Be kind and gentle with yourself first. You are here doing the work - and that means a lot!

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This was a fantastic session for today. It really helped comfort some of the grief. Love the suggestion for the cat as a first recipient of metta!

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Animals are great for our nervous system. I think that's one of the reasons many people find it easier to be around them than some people!

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True! Also because they hold no political belief that one might consider detrimental to the wellbeing of people and the planet. Or at least they can’t express it.. If my cat could talk, I’m sure he’d say quite a few cruel things about mice and birds, ha.

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LOL. Yes, some cats can be quite judgmental! So glad you have a critter in your life to help you regulate emotions during challenging times. :)

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Thanks! Hope you do too!

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Thank you these sessions, they have been so good for my nervous system! And thank you for choosing the lovingkindness meditation; for the benefactor part, I chose you :) And Danell inspired me to ask for some merch for the holidays. Big fan of ipmf ;)

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Good morning all! I just need to weigh in and talk about your tagline sign off Dan. I’m turning 70 this year and I have a mouth like a sailor and the main reason is because it seems like a great release valve and I find it extremely funny. One of the reasons I love you so is that beyond your wise words and centering and grounding that you give me is the tagline. I tell everyone I know to listen to you and why and I typically either lead with that or end with that. Keep up the good work and if I get a vote, I vote stay authentic.

Big love ,

Jeannine

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I enjoy and need this today.

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Thank you for this Dan! And love the multi-color pen

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Oh and looking forward to listening to the election sanity session.

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Sorry I missed it too. Doctors appointments. Great news though! One of my daughter will purchase me some Dan Harris merch for Christmas! Yippee I ay !! 😂😂INNER PEACE (you know the words)!!!!!

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Danell - this is a great idea! Im going to ask for some merch for the holidays too!

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Sorry I missed the live #RenegadeSangha today! Life intervened. I’m glad to have the recording and the hope that I can join live tomorrow.

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