Finding Joy in the Pursuit of Justice | Kamilah Majied, PhD | Insights at the Edge Podcast

In this inspiring episode of Insights at the Edge, Tami Simon engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Kamilah Majied, mental health therapist, professor, and author of the book "Joyfully Just: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living." Together, they explore the intersections of Black wisdom, Buddhist practices, and the pursuit of justice and joy.

Dr. Majied shares her personal journey, from her spiritually grounded upbringing to her work as a journalist covering stories of abuse, which eventually led her to a career as a therapist and professor. She discusses the central themes of her book, emphasizing the importance of finding joy in the face of suffering and expanding the definition of justice to include treating oneself well.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Majied highlights the historical resilience and global influence of Black culture, particularly in music, and draws parallels between the unity of suffering and joy in Black musical traditions and Buddhist teachings. She also delves into the concept of "joyful grieving," explaining how embracing suffering can lead to profound insights and deeper connections with lost loved ones.

Listeners will gain practical insights from Dr. Majied's daily Buddhist practice and her "New Moment Practice," a meditation exercise focused on grounding oneself and setting a resolve for the day, whether it's to find hope, wisdom, or simply to be just towards oneself and others.

This episode offers a compelling exploration of the transformative power of blending Black wisdom and Buddhist insights to navigate the path towards personal and collective liberation, healing, and joy.

This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch ad-free and live on video with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests.

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