Pema Chödrön Talk: How To Connect With The Open Unobstructed Clarity Of Your Own Being In Every Moment

This wonderful Pema Chödrön talk discusses addiction in the framework of Buddhism. I love the teaching that analogies the human condition to that of children with scabies who are old enough to scratch but not old enough to know it’s going to make it worse. The immediate symptom relief is followed by a worsening of symptoms. Addiction slowly takes over and makes life more and more challenging. At the drug and alcohol rehab I saw this deeply in so many of the men. But I see it in daily life with family, friends and in me too. So often.

This talk is peppered with humour and ah-ha moments. I could listen to it again and again!