Death Dhamma Podcast (Ep. 58): Letting Go of Constructed Selves: From Margaret’s Attachment Journal

Death Dhamma Podcast (Ep. 58): Letting Go of Constructed Selves: From Margaret’s Attachment Journal

In this episode of the Death Dhamma Podcast, Margaret Meloni explores the concept of attachment, clinging, and aversion. She asks listeners to consider how they define themselves and whether they will let go of certain constructed versions of themselves. She shares two personal experiences of letting go of past versions of herself, including one where she clung to her identity as a computer programmer when teaching project management. She was reminded by a student that what mattered was whether she was the right person to teach the subject matter, not her past credentials.

Margaret also shares her experience of letting go of her identity as a wife and caregiver after her husband passed away. She reflects on how difficult it was to redefine herself without the context of her relationship with her husband. She notes that it takes time to rediscover oneself and to reflect on values, interests, and goals without the influence of someone who has passed away.

Throughout the episode, Margaret emphasizes the impermanence of self and the importance of letting go of attachments to prevent suffering and dissatisfaction. She encourages listeners to reflect on what they are hanging onto and to let go of constructed selves that no longer serve them. The episode provides a thought-provoking reflection on attachment and the journey of self-discovery.

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BDG contributor Margaret Meloni, author of the Death Dhamma column, has launched the Death Dhamma Podcast, which offers open and honest discussions with wise and skillful teachers about their experiences with life, death, and Buddhism.

Everyone has a story, a perspective, and a valuable lesson to share. Embrace death, live a full life and learn to love impermanence because nobody gets out of this alive. If you wonder how others on the path have dealt with death and dying and grief, be sure to listen in.

See more:

Death Dhamma Podcast: http://bit.ly/2Mfyroy​​​​​​​
Death Dhamma column at BDG: https://bit.ly/32tWl7W
BDG: https://www.buddhistdoor.net​​​​​​​

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