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Psychology Has It Backwards

Episode 146: Being Ordinary Is Everything

Jan 6, 2024
This podcast explores the concept of being ordinary and its importance in personal growth. It challenges the misconception around being ordinary and highlights the negative impact of society's obsession with being special. The speaker shares their personal experience of realizing our common humanity and emphasizes the importance of recognizing our own ordinariness as a beautiful gift. The podcast also discusses the perils of being attached to external image and the wisdom of philosopher Sidney Banks. It encourages listeners to focus on love, trust themselves, and create a beautiful life.
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Quick takeaways

  • Being ordinary means being aligned with our innate mental health, peace of mind, and happiness.
  • The pursuit of specialness can lead to insecurity, anxiety, and a constant need for external validation.

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The Power of Being Ordinary

The podcast episode highlights the misconception that being ordinary is synonymous with mediocrity or being unremarkable. Instead, it argues that ordinary means being aligned with our innate mental health, peace of mind, and happiness. By understanding that we all possess the same gifts of mind, consciousness, and thought, we can tap into our ordinary state and create profound changes in our lives. Embracing our ordinariness allows us to let go of the need for external validation or specialness, preventing us from getting caught up in ego-driven pursuits. The podcast suggests that true happiness and contentment come from within and that we have the power to choose a path of service and joy, reminding ourselves that we are all just ordinary human beings.

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