Ram Dass Here And Now Ep. 145 – Here We Are
May 16, 2019
Ram Dass discusses ego, control, detachment, anger management, and self-love. He reflects on simplifying life, letting go of attachments, and the transformative power of love and truth. The podcast explores navigating life's roles with detachment and love, communal living in the 60s, and the Bhagavad Gita's teachings.
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Ego as Control Mechanism
- The ego is a necessary control mechanism for navigating the world.
- However, it becomes problematic when we mistake it for our true identity.
Burning Memorabilia
- Ram Dass describes burning memorabilia, including love letters, to detach from possessions.
- He realized that attachment to things, not the things themselves, caused suffering.
Dealing with Anger
- Cultivate spacious awareness to deal with anger.
- Acknowledge justifiable anger without clinging to it.