EP275: Where’s the problem when everything is always changing?
Nov 6, 2023
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This podcast explores the nature of problems and their existence within thoughts. It discusses the tendency to hold onto problems despite everything changing. The concept of looking at things without preconceived notions and labels is also explored, emphasizing curiosity of the unknown. Mindfulness and its impact on changing thought patterns is discussed. The multifaceted nature of anxiety and the power of being present are also examined.
Problems primarily exist in our thoughts, which are constantly changing, challenging the solidity of problems.
Nothing can be truly grasped or held onto, as each moment dissolves into the next, urging us to acknowledge the impermanent nature of our circumstances.
Deep dives
The Nature of Problems
In this podcast episode, the speaker explores the nature of problems and where we actually find them. They discuss the concept that problems primarily exist in our thoughts and thoughts are constantly changing. While our mind may create a sense of continuity and stability for these problems, the underlying experience is ever-changing. This insight challenges the solidity of problems and invites us to question their enduring nature.
The Ever-Changing Nature of Life
The speaker reflects on the constant change in life and the transient nature of everything around us. They emphasize that nothing can be truly grasped or held onto, as each moment dissolves into the next. Even our thoughts, memories, and experiences are fleeting and intangible. This understanding prompts a deeper exploration of the essence of our experiences and urges us to acknowledge the impermanent nature of our circumstances.
The Paradox of Change
The podcast delves into the irony of change. While we often seek to change ourselves and our problems, the recognition arises that there is nothing solid to change. The labels we assign to our habits, anxiety, or depression are mere abstractions, disguising the ever-changing and intangible nature of our experiences. By leaning into the present moment without solidifying our thoughts and feelings, true change can emerge, allowing us to connect with the fluidity and mystery of life.
Where’s the problem when everything is always changing? Can you find it? Can you find it outside of thought? Really look at that…we can easily find things that need changing within thought, as thought. Do they exist anywhere else?Can you hold onto the problem? Can you hold onto anything? When we can’t hold onto anything, what