Exploring the spiritual paradox of individual and universal responsibility, Jack helps us find balance between meditation and service in our daily lives. This Dharma Talk from 12/7/1992 at Insight Meditation Society was originally published on Dharmaseed. In this episode of Heart Wisdom, Jack mindfully explores: *The paradox of individual and universal responsibility *What's the better spiritual practice—meditation or service? *What exactly is individual, and what is the universe? *Joanna Macy's painful yet healing trip to Chernobyl *Becoming stewards of each other, the earth, and the future *Distinguishing between freedom and it's near enemies *Near enemies as fostering separation; freedom as interdependence *How to respond to suffering authentically and helpfully *Creating change blossoming from the human heart *The radical act of "doing nothing and facing yourself" *Dealing with the homelessness problem, warfare, environmental destruction *Balancing "Don't just do something, sit there," and "Don't just sit there, there isn't time." *Choosing between inner practice and outward service *Following a true path with heart in this lifetime * Vimala Thakar, Ajahn Chah, and Maha Ghosananda as beacons of peace *The power of helping feed the hungry *Navigating the up and down, inner and outer, cycles of spiritual life "Every act counts. Each one of us has the power to affect the world." – Jack Kornfield ================ Jack Kornfield on The Paradox of Practice: When to Sit, When to Serve - Heart Wisdom Ep. 281 - https://youtu.be/bmx-g-_6CYQ Jack Kornfield – Heart Wisdom – Ep. 281 – The Paradox of Practice: When to Sit, When to Serve - https://beherenownetwork.com/jack-kornfield-heart-wisdom-ep-281-the-paradox-of-practice-when-to-sit-when-to-serve ================ Make sure not to miss a single video podcast from Be Here Now Network! Click here to Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1lvEoC5PZWm-MzgUfJQfg Follow Be Here Now Network: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeHereNowNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/beherenownet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beherenownetwork ================ Be Here Now Network Podcasts, Courses, and Articles to help you live a Life in Balance. Heart-Centered wisdom from Ram Dass, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das + many more! Get a Free Guided Meditation from Sharon Salzberg when you first sign up at: https://beherenownetwork.com/