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    The Tall Poppy and the Shrinking Violet

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    James BarazPublished December 12, 2017 · Updated October 21, 2026 · 1 min read

    A talk by James Baraz, a co-founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center, on the tall poppy and the shrinking violet. He describes the characteristics of each as they relate to oppression and benevolence: the mind can be arrogant, and it can be humble.

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    The Tall Poppy and the Shrinking Violet — James Baraz

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