Psychology Has It Backwards Episode 125: Good Feelings Don't Come From "Learning" the Three Principles
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Jun 3, 2023 The podcast discusses the power of understanding the Three Principles and how it doesn't necessarily lead to feeling better. It reflects on the loss of curiosity and joy as we grow older, emphasizing the importance of living in the present moment. It also explores having faith in a peaceful and beautiful life without needing to understand deep spiritual concepts.
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Prioritize Feeling Good
- Focus on inner well-being, not intellectualizing principles.
- True understanding arises from feeling good, not the other way around.
Innate Okayness
- We are inherently okay and naturally inclined to happiness, like babies.
- Thinking and analyzing can distract us from this innate joy.
Baby Distraction
- Jeebi's pediatrician advised distracting her crying baby with new stimuli.
- This worked because babies are easily redirected, highlighting our inherent ability to shift perspectives and feelings.