E62 Freedom and Frustration

E64 Less is More

0:00 E64 Less is More 48:42 Q&A Q1: As far as taking loved ones for granted, do you think it is because our nervous system isn't used to love, kindness, or peace and therefore self-sabotages? If so, how do we prevent getting to that point or fix it? 51:45 Q&A Q2: How do we manage the desire for ongoing challenges in various areas? 54:24 Q&A Q3: It doesn't seem practical or realistic that one can be happy if they do not have the means to fulfill their desires, perhaps even basic desires. 1:02:16 Q&A Q4: Is it that we can't have it all and we should work to be content with that, or that we already have it all and we should work to realize that? What role does the spirit or atma have in managing desires?

E63 Questions and Answers

E63 Questions and Answers

E62 Freedom and Frustration

E62 Freedom and Frustration

E61 Irreplaceable

0:00 Irreplaceable 50:47 Q&A Q1: Why are we so resistant towards thinking? Is the intellect a 'muscle' to be developed based only on our intention? 53:20 Q&A Q2: When we're emotionally overwhelmed, we often make impulsive decisions that we later regret. What is the Vedantic approach to acting wisely when the mind is not peaceful? How do you calm an agitated mind? 55:45 Q&A Q3: Is there such a thing as performance anxiety? You may know all the answers and be prepared well, but get overwhelmed when it's time to execute. If so, how do you work on improving your mind for high-pressure moments? 59:48 Q&A Q4: What happens when you are living someone else's life? How do you search for your purpose and ability that you are good at in life? How does one seek happiness? 1:03:22 Q&A Q5: Is it possible to ever have the mind calm without the intellect supervising it? Can it become trained, or will it always require intellectual supervision? 1:05:45 Q&A Q6: What about the intellect results in resilience? What is the mechanism of resilience?

E60 The Pale Blue Ego

0:00 The Pale Blue Ego48:18 Q&A Q1: Is the sorrow that Arjuna expressed at the start of the Bhagavad Gita also a form of ego-driven emotions?50:39 Q&A Q2: You've mentioned about knowing our uniqueness, our role, and following that. How do you know for sure you're on the right path?54:55 Q&A Q3: How does one notice if they are slipping into an inferiority or superiority complex?57:30 Q&A Q4: How can one balance one's duties to family and community with one's need for autonomy and self-direction?