The Balanced Heart: Redefining Equanimity in Times of Conflict - René Rivera

How can we maintain a steady heart and a sense of purpose when the systems we rely on seem to be collapsing and the world feels overwhelmed by conflict? René Rivera shows us that equanimity is not mere "composure" or "evenness of temper" -- a misunderstanding that can lead to suppressing anger in order to remain perfectly calm. Drawing on a three-month retreat in South Africa, René suggests that true equanimity (upekkha) is better understood as a "balanced heart" or "steadiness" that allows f...