The Curious Mind

How can we free ourselves from the unconscious patterns and trances of everyday life? In this episode, I delve deep into the tool box and show you numerous methods to get out of unhealthy thought and behavior patterns. To do this, I combine ancient and contemporary wisdom with practical exercises that help you take responsibility, find freedom and make your mind clear and free. In this way, I hope to support you in establishing more space, curiosity and self-determined action in your life.Literature references:- Maha Boowa, e.g. the lectures entitled "The Path to Arahantship" (https://www.luangta.eu/site/books.php)- Jiddu Krishnamurti: e.g. https://jkrishnamurti.org/content/breaking-pattern-conditioning-0/conditioningFree 30 minute consultation: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30minYoutube: https://youtu.be/VF3-BFTTu50Homepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com

In this episode, I examine the deeper mechanisms of everyday trance and how unconscious emotions influence our perception and decisions. Based on my therapeutic experiences and inspired by Jean-Paul Sartre's concepts of emotion and reality as well as Buddhist teachings, I describe how identifying with unconscious emotions narrows our consciousness and makes it difficult for us to take responsibility for our lives. Find out why the simple concept of "self-hypnosis" and "positive thinking" is often not enough and how we can develop a differentiated view of our inner processes.Sources:- Talk by Katie Griggs aka "Guru Jagat" (from 16:00): https://wanderlust.com/journal/guru-jagat-take-back-our-sovereignty/- Sartre, J. P. (2002). Sketch for a theory of the emotions. Routledge Classics. London, New York.- Sermon of the Buddha on the two arrows (SN36.6): https://suttacentral.net/sn36.6/en/sujatoFree 30 minute consultation: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30minYoutube: https://youtu.be/Zu4VEb5tIOoHomepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com

Dive into the mysteries of consciousness and its layered nature, exploring how experiences stretch over time in what’s termed the 'smeared present.' Discover how Kant and Husserl’s philosophies illuminate our perceptions and emotional processing. Delve into the interplay between past experiences and instincts that shape our navigation of reality. This thought-provoking discussion opens the door to understanding how everyday trances influence our thoughts and behaviors, offering a fresh lens on mental health and self-awareness.

Dive into the fascinating world of everyday trance, where our inner thoughts often cloud our perception of reality. Gabriel Ellis discusses how this mental state can lead to anxiety and depression, and the importance of recognizing these patterns. The conversation links subjective experiences to broader philosophical concepts, making for a compelling exploration of consciousness and self-awareness. Discover the nuances of operating on autopilot and how it affects personal growth and therapy.

Discover how trance states shape our behavior and identity, influencing our everyday lives like invisible puppeteers. Explore the significant impact of childhood experiences on adult mindsets, highlighting a nuanced view of trauma. Learn practical techniques for recognizing and breaking free from these mental trances. Uncover steps towards self-awareness and personal transformation for an authentic connection with reality. Gain insights that can liberate your mind from the shackles of auto-pilot living.

In this video, I critically question the traditional self-help culture that often prescribes simple and rigid solutions to complex, dynamic problems. My central argument is that this approach presents personal development as linear and straightforward, which doesn't do justice to the complex realities of life. Instead, I present Hegel's dialectical process as an alternative approach. It recognizes the limitations of simple solutions, emphasizes the need to grapple with contradictions, and leads to deeper growth through repeated adaptation. By understanding that no method works universally in the long term, we can discover new, more nuanced paths to personal development.Free 30 minute consultation: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30minYoutube: https://youtu.be/p3pxBRC-UzkHomepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com

In this video, I reflect on the concept of "setting boundaries" and the pros and cons associated with it. Boundaries can provide clarity, but are not naturally given; they require active maintenance and adaptation. I explore how to set personal boundaries and strategies that help maintain those boundaries. It is important to communicate boundaries openly and respectfully, while considering the needs of others. Finally, I weigh the benefits of clear boundaries against a more flexible approach. A balanced understanding and sensible application of boundaries can help us have healthy and fulfilling relationships without losing the joy of life.Free 30 minute consultation: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30minYoutube: https://youtu.be/oYOmsBCGTM4Homepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com

Delve deeper into the world of psychoanalysis! In this video I shed more light on the central concepts of the It, the I, and the Über-Ich as described by Sigmund Freud. I also describe how Freud analyzed the human psyche and the mechanisms behind our dreams and neuroses. I explain how Freud developed psychoanalysis as a powerful tool for self-knowledge and healing and the role that transference and dream work play in therapy.Free 30-minute preliminary consultation: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30minYoutube: https://youtu.be/Z_yQf-MRkMEHomepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com

In this episode of "The Curious Mind Podcast", Gabriel Ellis, a doctor of Buddhism and psychotherapist, describes the core of the original Buddhist practice from a historical and scientific perspective: the meditation of bliss. In contrast to his historical contemporaries, who rejected any form of well-being as dangerous, the Buddha saw this meditative bliss as a path to liberation of the mind. If you apply the Buddhist teachings on dependent origination to this meditative bliss, you get a gradual refinement of well-being up to complete liberation.Free 30-minute preliminary consultation: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30minYoutube: https://youtu.be/kcw-PdWjb38Homepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.com

In this episode of the Curious Mind Podcast, Gabriel Ellis, psychologist and psychotherapist, delves into the teachings of Sigmund Freud, focusing on his psychoanalytic theory. Freud's model of the mind, developed in the 1920s, includes three key regions: the Es (It), the Ich (I), and the Über-Ich (Above-I). Freud believed that the It houses our primal drives and desires, while the I mediates between these urges and reality, and the "Above-I" represents our moral conscience. The podcast also touches on Freud's concepts of the conscious, preconscious, and unconscious mind, highlighting how these elements interact and influence behavior. Gabriel discusses the importance of understanding these concepts for modern psychotherapy and hints at further exploration and critique in the upcoming episode.Free 30-minute preliminary consultation: https://calendly.com/gabriel-ellis/30minYoutube: https://youtu.be/b89Un5kmy1wHomepage: https://www.gabriel-ellis.comPhoto by Edurne Tx on Unsplash