5 Things Holding You Back From Achieving Your Dreams w/ Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi EP 1428
The School of Greatness
Empty Your Cup
- 🧘 Buddhist teachings suggest we are born as empty cups, gradually filled by external influences like parents, teachers, advertising, and societal norms.
- How have these external influences shaped my beliefs and values?
- 🍶 As adults, our cups overflow, making life more complex. We carry the burden of expectations and societal roles.
- What expectations and roles am I holding onto that are not truly mine?
- 🌊 The path to self-discovery involves emptying our cup, shedding external influences to uncover our true essence.
- What practices can I adopt to detach from external pressures and reconnect with my inner self?
- 👶 Childhood is often perceived as easier because our cups are less full, and we are less burdened by external expectations.
- How can I reclaim that childlike sense of freedom and openness?
- 🤔 This doesn't advocate discarding all learned knowledge, but rather examining what truly resonates with our inner selves and discarding the rest.
- What knowledge or beliefs do I need to question or release to make space for my authentic self?
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