What if the belief that we're fundamentally separate is the root of most human conflict? Host Swati talks with author and pianist Will Tuttle about awakening to interconnection, and why compassion for people, animals, and ecosystems comes from the same shift in awareness.
Will shares why he's never missed a day of meditation in 50 years, a daily practice from the four Brahmaviharas: love, compassion, joy, and peace, and why changing yourself is what actually creates lasting change.
About the Guest:
Will Tuttle, PhD, is the author of the bestselling book The World Peace Diet and several other books on compassionate living. A former Zen monk and pianist, he has given thousands of lectures worldwide on plant-based living and compassion.
Key Takeaways:
- Believing we're fundamentally separate from others is, in his view, the root of conflict.
- The only person you can truly change is yourself, that's where real influence starts.
- Real joy doesn't need an outside reason, it's there once the mind grows quiet.
- A short daily practice of sending love, compassion, joy, and peace can reshape reactions.
- No effort toward awakening is wasted, even small daily practice adds up over time.
Connect With Will Tuttle:
Website: worldpeacediet.com or willtuttle.com
Episode Chapters:
[00:00] Welcome to I Awaken (approx.)
[02:00] Meet Will Tuttle (approx.)
[08:00] The Root of Separation and Conflict (approx.)
[18:00] Where Disconnection Shows Up in Everyday Life (approx.)
[27:00] Joy That Doesn't Need an Outside Reason (approx.)
[33:00] A Daily Practice: The Four Brahmaviharas (approx.)
[40:00] Where to Find Will (approx.)
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