Resilience and Resistance through Contemplative Practice
January 1, 2024 Nicole Bauer
Academics face burnout, imposter syndrome, and structural inequality, but ancient wisdom traditions, indigenous cultures, and contemplative practices offer practical advice. Contemplative practice is not a substitute for social change but a tool for building resilience and resistance to forces undermining well-being. Jungian psychology and dream practices can aid academic writing, the concept of dharma can help discern vocation and whether activism is right, and meditation can help rediscover innate self-worth beyond narrow productivity metrics. These tools can create positive change in both inner and outer worlds.