Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast Krishnamurti on Talent and Skill
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Mar 12, 2025 
J. Krishnamurti, a revered spiritual teacher, shares profound insights on talent and skill. He highlights how extraordinary artists lead everyday lives similar to ours, urging us to question societal definitions of success. The discussion dives into the loneliness of ambition and the illusion of fulfillment derived from comparison. Krishnamurti redefines creativity as a liberating force, advocating for skill infused with compassion. He emphasizes the importance of perception, urging listeners to foster authentic communication and connection in their pursuit of growth and understanding.
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Observe Without Condemnation
- Observe your self-isolating actions without condemnation to see their motive and end them.
- Look honestly at words and feelings to dissolve the psychological urge to fulfil through talent.
Mediocrity Is A Comparison Trap
- Mediocrity comes from inward insufficiency and constant comparison, not lack of talent.
- Ending measurement and comparison frees one from mediocrity and creates psychological freedom.
Stop Comparing To Be Free
- Stop comparing yourself to others to remove the sense of insufficiency.
- Cultivate psychological freedom rather than seeking identity in status or groups.