Our first Ask Thom Anything episode was such a hit that we’re making it a regular feature.
In this episode, Thom talks about how to respond to the jealousy of others when we’re following our own evolutionary path, including a delightful background story to how Guru Dev stubbornly followed his own evolutionary path at a very young age.
He also discusses the self-love trend and how to recognize the distinction between self-ish-ness and Self-ness.
Polyamory and monogamy are also addressed, with Thom taking the opportunity to outline the role of a ‘love alliance’ and shared mission in intimate relationships.
If you’d like to have Thom answer a question on the podcast, you can submit your questions here.
Episode Highlights:
[00:57] Q - How Do We Balance Following Our Own Charm With Jealousy That Might Arise In Others
[02:22] We Can’t Control the Experience of Others
[03:05] Jealousy Is…
[04:38] Envy Gone Horribly Wrong
[06:04] A Pathetic Consciousness State
[07:38] I Have to Go to the Himalayas
[08:59] Running Away From Home (At the Age of Six!)
[10:07] The Shankaracharya
[11:30] They Have to Trust That You Know What You Are Doing
[12:49] Occasional Frank Conversations
[14:09] What Are You Doing For Your Own Evolution?
[15:27] Growing Out of Social Relationships
[16:19] How Can We Know the Difference Between Self-love and Selfishness?
[17:26] Upper-Case S Self
[18:21] Lower-Case s self
[19:18] Self-ish-ness and Selfness
[20:34] Expanded Consciousness is the First Priority
[21:43] Giving Beyond Conscious Receptivity
[22:53] The Apparent Need for Reciprocity
[24:28] Overcompensating
[25:39] I Am the Fulfillment State Seeking the Need of the Time
[26:45] How Love Evolves
[27:39] Q - What’s the Vedic Worldview on Polyamory and Monogamy?
[28:10] A Love Alliance
[29:04] Shared Mission
[30:10] Differing Standards
[31:30] “Dating”
[32:38] A Field Full of Potential Confusion
[34:00] A Mere Relation-Ship
[34:55] Be Honest About It
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