The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes

Are You a Lover or a Fixer #DailyWisdom

Jan 12, 2026
Explore the intriguing distinction between loving someone and trying to fix them. Sadhguru emphasizes that true love flourishes without opinions or the need for change. He contrasts nurturing relationships with those laden with judgment, advocating for growth over correction. This insightful discussion invites you to reflect on how you engage with loved ones, reminding us that nurturing bonds are key to meaningful connections.
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INSIGHT

Love Without Opinions

  • Love requires withholding opinions about the other person.
  • Opinions fix people into a straitjacket and block potential growth.
INSIGHT

Fixing Blocks Growth

  • Fixing someone implies you have little interest in their actual growth.
  • Forming an opinion signals you prefer to constrain rather than nurture them.
ADVICE

Choose Nurture Over Judgement

  • Avoid forming opinions if you want to nurture someone's new possibilities.
  • Choose nurturing over being opinionated to make close relationships work.
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