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Psychology Has It Backwards

Episode 135: Searching or SEEING?

Sep 2, 2023
Exploring the difference between searching for external answers and looking within to find personal wisdom and insight. Letting go of preconceived knowledge for a deeper understanding. Finding happiness and fulfillment from within. The complexity of truth and trusting your own insights. Reflecting on the insights provided by certain books and discussing a volunteer project on learning and awakening the truth within.
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Quick takeaways

  • Looking outside of ourselves for understanding will never lead us to peace and certainty.
  • The significance of personal insight and trusting one's own experiences and inner wisdom.

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The Difference Between Searching and Looking

The podcast discusses the difference between searching for answers outside of oneself and looking within for insights. The hosts share personal experiences and examples to highlight the importance of trusting one's own wisdom and seeing things from a deeper state of consciousness. They emphasize that searching outside oneself can lead to information overload and confusion, whereas looking within can bring clarity and profound understanding. The hosts encourage listeners to trust their own knowing and to be open to new insights without getting caught up in overthinking or trying to conform to external ideas.

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