A note from Sean
I usually define equanimity simply as carrying perspective. We stay connected with the heart, inside a wider view: everything is changing, there is sorrow and there is joy, and not everything needs to be taken personally. That’s easier said than done. It’s also a kind of north star for me.
Try this today. The next time you get praise or criticism, even a small one, pause for three breaths. Notice where it lands in your body: chest, belly, jaw. Then feel your feet on the floor. When you have ten quiet minutes, take the first pair on the worksheet, praise and blame.
Keep going: the equanimity meditation script and the RAIN meditation script for difficult emotions.
Some of these pairs, like loss and pain, can stir things up. If you’re grieving or something feels raw, start with the breath, skip any pair that feels like too much, and consider working through it with a counselor or therapist alongside.
