The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes #1068 - Mechanics of Mysticism | In Conversation
Nov 14, 2023
Rabbi David Wolpe, the most influential rabbi in America, engages in a conversation with Sadhguru on the Mechanics of Mysticism. They discuss shifting from compulsive thoughts to conscious behavior, efforts to improve the external world through the river project, the distinction between materialists and non-materialists, unconventional parenting, understanding the conception of God in India, and the distinction between being and doing.
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Singular Passion for Life
- Sadhguru's passion is singularly focused on life and all aspects connected to it.
- His involvement spans broadly because life encompasses many dimensions and concerns.
Compulsion Roots in Security
- Compulsive behaviors stem from the human desire for security and familiar patterns.
- Seeking security inherently leads to cyclical, compulsive actions that limit freedom.
Dual Human Forces Explained
- Human nature holds two forces: one seeks security, the other seeks limitless expansion.
- The conflict arises from trying to preserve thoughts and emotions as physical entities.