The Mindset Mentor

This Is Why We Suffer

Feb 2, 2024

20:15

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Exploring the causes of suffering and the importance of self-improvement. Childhood experiences and conditioning can lead to choosing suffering. The pressure to fit in and abandon our true selves is discussed. Embracing and accepting our true selves is highlighted. The illusion of material worth and the importance of self-acceptance are explored.

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Suffering is a conscious decision that arises when we choose to continue suffering, even after the pain has passed.

True peace and happiness come from accepting and embracing our true selves, including both the perceived good and bad qualities.

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Understanding the Difference Between Pain and Suffering

Pain and suffering are distinct, with pain being inevitable and not always within our control, while suffering is a conscious decision. The speaker highlights the importance of recognizing this difference to understand where human suffering often originates. Painful experiences such as accidents, loss, or illness are unavoidable, but suffering arises when we choose to continue suffering. One reason for suffering can be traced back to childhood, where many individuals develop a deep-seated belief that they are not enough or do not measure up. This belief stems from being reprimanded more than praised as children, leading them to change themselves to seek approval and love. Through this process, individuals abandon their true selves and learn that their authentic identity does not fit in with their parents or society. By accepting and embracing our true selves, including the perceived good and bad qualities, we can alleviate suffering and find inner peace.

Introduction

2min

Understanding the Difference Between Pain and Suffering

4min

The Pressure to Fit In and Abandoning Our True Selves

4min

Embracing Your True Self

11min

The Illusion of Material Worth

3min

In today's episode, we're understanding the difference between pain and suffering. Pain, my friends, is part of our journey – it's those unavoidable bumps we hit along the road of life. But suffering? That's a whole different story. It's more about how we choose to react to these bumps. Let's explore this together!

We'll take a little trip back to our childhood days. Remember when we were kids, just being our goofy, authentic selves? But as we grew, things changed. We learned to adjust ourselves for acceptance, love, and to fit in – both with our families and society. It's kind of like putting on different masks to match different stages of our lives. But here's the catch – in doing so, many of us lost touch with who we truly are.

This episode is all about rediscovering and embracing our true selves. Whether we've tried and failed to be someone else, or even succeeded in it, the real victory lies in accepting and loving our genuine selves. It's not just about the shiny, happy parts, but also those quirky, not-so-perfect bits. Because guess what? That's what makes us wonderfully human!

I'm here to guide you on this beautiful, lifelong journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. It's not a sprint; it's a marathon with no finish line. And it's all about learning to love every part of ourselves – the good, the bad, and everything in between.

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