Philosophize This! Episode #175 ... Simone Weil - Vessels of God
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Feb 2, 2023 Dive into the compelling ideas of Simone Weil as they dissect the dynamic interplay between willpower and attention. Discover how this balance is key to self-transformation and personal growth. The discussion challenges conventional notions of strength while illuminating practical ways to enhance awareness and presence. Uncover the relationship between acts of goodness and universal truth in a thought-provoking exploration of self-improvement.
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Willpower vs. Attention
- Self-improvement shouldn't be about forcing yourself to do things you hate.
- Cultivate attention and see things with new eyes to find interest.
Limitations of Willpower
- Willpower is effective for physical actions but not inner states like creativity.
- We can only request or cease to desire things like inspiration or truth.
Beyond the Senses
- Suspend personal biases to perceive truths beyond the five senses.
- Simone Weil suggests there's a continuity to existence beyond our perspective.