Good Life Project cover image

Good Life Project

How to Belong (it’s not what you think) | Sebene Selassie

Aug 17, 2023
Sebene Selassie, author of You Belong, shares insights on finding true belonging by connecting within ourselves. The podcast explores the paradoxes of oneness and separation, the relationship between Eastern traditions and the music scene in DC, and the importance of holding fluid identities. It also discusses the significance of meditation in developing clarity and connecting with the body as a path to a good life.
56:51

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Belonging starts within ourselves through self-discovery, releasing fears and traumas, and embracing authenticity.
  • Uncovering and addressing unconscious biases is crucial for greater empathy and understanding of ourselves and others.

Deep dives

The Paradox of Belonging

Belonging is a paradoxical concept that involves both absolute truth and relative truth. The absolute truth is that we are all interconnected, while the relative truth is that we are separate beings with distinct identities. To truly belong, we must grapple with this paradox and understand the interplay between our interconnectedness and our individuality.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode