Jay Michaelson is a columnist for The Daily Beast and a frequent commentator on MSNBC and NPR. Jay is also a teacher and an editor at Ten-Percent Happier, a leading meditation platform. He has written several books on contemplative practice.

In this episode, Eric and Jay discuss his book, Enlightenment by Trial and Error: Ten Years on the Slippery Slopes of Jewish Spirituality, Postmodern Buddhism, and Other Mystical Heresies

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In This Interview, Jay Michaelson and I Discuss Enlightenment by Trial and Error and …
His book, Enlightenment by Trial and Error: Ten Years on the Slippery Slopes of Jewish Spirituality, Postmodern Buddhism, and Other Mystical Heresies
The goal of becoming 10% happier by meditating
The myth that meditation is about finding your Zen
Realization and responsibility in the Jewish mystical path
His review of Leonard Cohen’s song “The Goal”
His short story “The Beard” 
How letting go allows for more opening
Living aspects of the middle way
How his LGBT activist work and meditation work enriched each other
The commonality between his Buddhist and Jewish spiritual practices
Remembering to remember – how the mind eventually learns to remember with practice

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Jay Michaelson&nbsp;is a columnist for&nbsp;The Daily Beast&nbsp;and a frequent commentator on MSNBC and NPR.&nbsp;Jay is also a teacher and an editor at Ten-Percent Happier, a leading&nbsp;meditation platform. He has written several books on contemplative practice.In this episode, Eric and Jay discuss his book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781934730805" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enlightenment by Trial and Error:&nbsp;Ten Years on the Slippery Slopes of Jewish Spirituality, Postmodern Buddhism, and Other Mystical Heresies</a>But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Jay Michaelson and I Discuss Enlightenment by Trial and Error and&nbsp;…<ul><li>His book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781934730805" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enlightenment by Trial and Error:&nbsp;Ten Years on the Slippery Slopes of Jewish Spirituality, Postmodern Buddhism, and Other Mystical Heresies</a></li><li>The goal of becoming 10% happier by meditating</li><li>The myth that meditation is about finding your Zen</li><li>Realization and responsibility in the Jewish mystical path</li><li>His review of Leonard Cohen’s song “The Goal”</li><li>His short story “<a href="https://ayinpress.org/the-beard/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Beard</a>”&nbsp;</li><li>How letting go allows for more opening</li><li>Living aspects of the middle way</li><li>How his LGBT activist work and meditation work enriched each other</li><li>The commonality between his Buddhist and Jewish spiritual practices</li><li>Remembering to remember – how the mind eventually learns to remember with practice</li></ul>Jay Michaelson Links:<a href="https://www.jaymichaelson.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jay’s website</a><a href="https://twitter.com/jaymichaelson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jaymichaelson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://instagram.com/jaymichaelsoninsta" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Peloton: Of course the bike is an incredible workout, but did you know that on the&nbsp;Peloton&nbsp;app, you can also take yoga, strength training, stretching classes, and so much more? Learn all about it at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.onepeloton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.onepeloton.com</a>ID&nbsp;Tech&nbsp;is the world’s number one STEM program for kids and teens ages 7-17. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.idtech.com/wolf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.idtech.com/wolf</a>&nbsp;and enter promo code WOLF to get $100 off&nbsp;ID&nbsp;Tech’s virtual&nbsp;tech&nbsp;camp.If you enjoyed this conversation with Jay Michaelson on Enlightenment by Trial and Error, you might also enjoy these other episodes:<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/dan-harris/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dan Harris</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/eli-jaxon-bear/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eli Jaxon-Bear on Your True Self</a>

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Jay Michaelson on Enlightenment by Trial and Error

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