

Trusting Your Basic Goodness: Part 2
6 snips Aug 29, 2024
Dive into a journey of self-discovery as the discussion unpacks the roots of distrust in ourselves and others. Explore how evolutionary biases play a role and the significance of belonging. Personal stories illuminate the path to acknowledging our imperfections while recognizing our inherent goodness. The metaphor of a tiger in captivity highlights the importance of breaking free from limiting patterns. Gain insights into cultivating authenticity through self-reflection and learn to embrace inner grace while letting go of blame.
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Trusting Basic Goodness
- Tara Brach emphasizes trusting the inherent goodness within oneself and others.
- This trust cultivates ease, energy, happiness, and open-heartedness.
Radical Belonging
- Srinara Sorgadatta highlights the connection between fear, love, and recognizing shared life.
- When we see separateness, we fear; when we see interconnectedness, we love.
Preconditioned for Negativity
- Humans are preconditioned to assume something is wrong, impacting our views of self, others, and life.
- This assumption stems from an evolutionary bias for survival.