Know Thyself E78 - How To Make 2024 Your Best Year Yet: Joe Dispenza, Gabor Maté & Sam Harris
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Jan 2, 2024 
Experts Joe Dispenza, Gabor Maté, and Sam Harris explore the human predicament of toxic culture and habitually sleep walking through life. Dr. Maté discusses transcending our toxic culture while Sam Harris examines awakening from the prison of our thoughts. The podcast also touches on topics such as the importance of connection, embracing our true selves, becoming conscious of our unconscious behaviors, and starting the day with a positive mindset.
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Toxic Culture
- Gabor Maté argues that modern society is a "toxic culture" because it fails to meet essential human needs.
- These needs, shaped by evolution, include community, connection, and purpose, contrasting with capitalism's assumptions of individualistic greed.
Thought as Psychosis
- Sam Harris suggests that our identification with thoughts is akin to a "miniature psychosis".
- We become so consumed by internal narratives that we lose touch with present reality, similar to dreaming.
We Are Not Our Thoughts
- Mooji explains that we are not our thoughts; they are ephemeral like clouds passing through the sky.
- Clinging to thoughts creates suffering because they are inherently transient.