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Die negativen Auswirkungen der Introspektion | Sadhguru

Nov 8, 2025
Sadhguru, a renowned yogi and mystic known for his insights on spirituality and well-being, dives deep into the pitfalls of introspection and excessive self-analysis. He argues that constant self-review, influenced by Western thought, leads to confusion rather than clarity. Using metaphors of travel and perspective, he illustrates how direct experience reveals truths about life. Sadhguru emphasizes that true living comes from letting life unfold naturally, rather than forcing it through relentless scrutiny of the mind.
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INSIGHT

Introspection Can Increase Suffering

  • Introspection and self-observation often create more suffering than clarity.
  • Sadhguru argues the mind is a data-processor limited to sensory input, so overthinking misuses it.
ANECDOTE

Airport Example Shows Perspective

  • Sadhguru uses the example of traveling to an airport amid chaos to show perspective helps.
  • Small distance or perspective makes disturbances manageable and reveals obvious truth.
INSIGHT

Mind Is Not Just Your Brain

  • The body and mind are distinct layers: a physical body and a mental body.
  • Sadhguru emphasizes memory and intelligence exist beyond the brain, embedded throughout the body's cells.
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