Stoic Coffee Break

161 - Better Than You?

Feb 18, 2019

In this episode, the podcast explores the dangers of comparison and the significance of letting go of labels. It discusses the importance of recognizing our shared humanity, practicing awareness, and cultivating compassion towards ourselves and others.

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Comparing ourselves to others and feeling superior is a result of the ego's need to maintain a positive self-image.

Recognizing that deep down we are all the same and that our choices and actions are influenced by circumstances can cultivate compassion for ourselves and others.

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Comparing Ourselves to Others

In this episode, the host discusses the tendency we have to compare ourselves to others and the need to feel superior. He mentions a quote from Anthony D'Amello, highlighting that the only difference between Jesus and others was that he was awake and understood he wasn't better than sinners. This quote serves as a reminder to avoid getting stuck on labels and to let go of the judgments we place on ourselves and others. By recognizing that deep down we are all the same and that our choices and actions are influenced by circumstances, we can cultivate compassion for ourselves and others.

Better Than You

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Recognizing our shared humanity and practicing compassion

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Better than you?We are always comparing ourselves to others. It is the ego’s way of feeling like the self-image that is is a good one. We want to feel like we are “doing it right”. Often this means that we compare ourselves with others, making sure that we appear or at least feel like we are “better” than they are. But what does that really mean? Why are we better? Who is the judge of what is better? Can we just look at someone else and see that they are the same just that they’ve made different choices?In today's episode, we're going to talk a bit about comparison, how it keeps us from compassion, and a simple strategy to move past it.

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