Ram Dass Here And Now Ep. 51 - Greed & Consciousness
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Jan 16, 2014 The podcast discusses moving beyond perceived realities and the concept of a liberated being. It explores the pursuit of gratification and true contentment, while reflecting on accomplishments and therapy. The conversation delves into interconnectedness, multiple realities, and the journey towards enlightenment.
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Greed As A Driving Force
- Greed is the infant's pure drive to get what it wants and society tames it with guilt and shame.
- Those satisfied moments merge self and object briefly but always fade, driving continual grasping.
The Ephemeral Nature Of Pleasure
- The pleasure of getting what you want is momentary and inevitably decays into dissatisfaction.
- People try to compress pleasures to hide the gaps between peaks but the gaps persist.
Despair As A Catalyst
- Despair from the futility of grasping often seeds the next stage of spiritual growth.
- Many in the audience recognize an inner yearning that points beyond merely optimizing life comforts.