Jack Kornfield – Heart Wisdom – Ep. 25 – The Wisdom of Uncertainty

In this talk, Jack Kornfield speaks to the subtle graciousness of uncertainty as we navigate life’s mysteries.

Navigating the Mystery

How can we cultivate the ability to be present in the mystery of life? Jack reflects on the precious mysteries of our incarnation. Looking at how we can better navigate them through the path of the awakened heart.

“As Hafiz says, ‘We are only visitors.’ How are we going to navigate the mystery of our time here?” – Jack Kornfield

The Graciousness of Not Knowing (11:00)

Jack examines what the Buddha’s lessons around impermanence have to teach us about the grace of the unknown.

“Grasping and clinging and holding on to things that are changing doesn’t work very well. You get rope burn, basically. Suffering is caused by resisting the way things are. Freedom comes from dancing with the changes of life.” – Jack Kornfield

Bringing Presence to Uncertainty (23:10)

We look at practices that re-conditions our perspective and show us the way through uncertainty.

 

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