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Caffeine for the Soul with Michael Neill

Life is a Feeling

Sep 4, 2023
Explore the idea that life isn't just about activity, but about the feelings that arise in the present moment. Reflect on the significance of the feeling of being alive and how it points to the nature of life and our own existence.
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Quick takeaways

  • Life is a feeling that exists in the present moment, separate from events and experiences.
  • The feeling of pure aliveness in the present is the key to self-exploration and personal growth.

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Life is a feeling

During a dog walk, the speaker reflects on the nature of life. Initially approaching it with an intellectual mindset, the speaker realizes that life is actually a feeling. Feelings exist in the present moment, without past or future. The speaker suggests that being alive is a real-time phenomenon, experiencing life as an ever-present feeling within oneself. This feeling of aliveness is a powerful and pleasant experience, devoid of a specific purpose or point. The speaker emphasizes that life, our essential nature, can only be felt and experienced in the present moment, where all answers to profound questions reside.

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