Finding Genius Podcast How To Find Happiness | Understanding The Importance Of Finding Answers Within
Dec 7, 2024
Shai Tubali, a spiritual teacher and author known for his focus on happiness and inner transformation, discusses the profound journey to uncover joy from within. He emphasizes the importance of philosophy in understanding happiness, drawing insights from ancient thinkers like Socrates and Plato. The conversation highlights effective self-inquiry and meditation techniques to foster mental freedom and emotional stability. Shai also explores alternative meditation practices, ensuring that everyone can find their unique path to happiness.
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Philosophy and Happiness
- Shai Tubali's doctoral thesis explored "transformative philosophy," revealing philosophy's origin as a way of life.
- Both Western and Eastern philosophies historically viewed philosophy as inseparable from the pursuit of happiness.
True Happiness
- Socrates and Plato, while often seen as logicians, primarily sought to liberate the soul from the body's constraints.
- True happiness, they believed, involves returning to our original, inherently joyful state by shedding illusions and attachments.
Finding Happiness
- To find happiness, question your beliefs and challenge your mind's illusions, similar to Socratic self-inquiry.
- Eastern philosophies offer practical methods like meditation and self-inquiry to achieve this inner liberation.