Vedic Worldview

Why do We Self Sabotage Ourselves?

Jul 2, 2023

Explore the concept of self-sabotage and different states of consciousness. Learn about the importance of Vedic meditation and the potential of fulfilling sadness. Discover the ineffectiveness of lectures and the need for self-exploration. Delve into the practice of Vedic meditation to improve clarity, reduce stress, and promote happiness.

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Quick takeaways

Self-sabotage is part of the learning curve and not a conscious pursuit of suffering.

Curiosity, research, and experimentation are essential for personal growth and embracing sustainable behaviors.

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The Quest for Happiness and Self-Sabotage

The podcast episode explores the human pursuit of happiness and the tendency towards self-sabotage. It emphasizes that no one knowingly engages in behaviors that lead to suffering, but rather engages in them as part of the learning curve. The Vedic worldview suggests that all suffering is a result of knowingly or unknowingly violating the laws of nature. The episode highlights the importance of understanding these laws, which are the intelligible processes of progressive change, and identifying how we unknowingly design our future experiences. The practice of Vedic meditation is presented as a means to evolve beyond the cyclical behaviors of the waking, dreaming, and sleeping states, and tap into higher states of consciousness that lead to sustained happiness.

Introduction

4min

Exploring Different States of Consciousness

13min

The Concept of Self-Sabotage

11min

Unlocking Full Mental Potential and Fulfilling the Desire for Sadness

6min

Curiosity, Self-Exploration, and the Ineffectiveness of Lecturing

3min

Exploring Consciousness States and Meditation Techniques

11min

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There’s no shortage of self judgments we can make that don’t make us feel good, and self sabotage is up there with the best.

It provides a talking point for countless therapy sessions, and gives us plenty of ammunition for those moments when we’re trying to rationalize our actions.

So what is self sabotage and why do we do it? The good news is that, like all things, it has an evolutionary function.

Thom explains in more detail in this episode, releasing us from the need to explain ourselves in the process.

Episode Highlights:

[03:32] Mood Changes

[05:03] Breaking Free from the Habit of Constant Mental Activity

[07:08] The Endless Quest for Something Better

[09:16] Dreams as Stress Release

[11:02] Dreams and Realities

[12:48] Dreaming Within Dreams

[14:29] The Relationship Between Consciousness and Suffering

[16:11] It's All Part of a Learning Curve

[18:40] The Interplay Between Capability and Suffering