Chapter
Overcoming Self-Suffering to Become More Empathetic with Others
54:36 - 1:01:00 (06:23)
The more we are empty of suffering, the more we become sensitive to other people's suffering. If we are consumed with our own personal suffering, there's not much room to be empathetic towards others.
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The experience of a shared sense of being is called love, not necessarily restricted to just people and animals, but also objects and nature.
54:36 - 59:12 (04:35)
Summary
The experience of a shared sense of being is called love, not necessarily restricted to just people and animals, but also objects and nature. The capacity for empathy arises from being empty of the belief in separation and consumed with personal suffering.
ChapterOvercoming Self-Suffering to Become More Empathetic with Others
Episode#349 - Rupert Spira - Enlightenment, Happiness & Non-Duality
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast episode, the speaker suggests that instead of reaching for unhealthy coping mechanisms like food or alcohol, we should try to become more aware of our true nature and connect with our inner self to find freedom from suffering.
59:12 - 1:01:00 (01:47)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker suggests that instead of reaching for unhealthy coping mechanisms like food or alcohol, we should try to become more aware of our true nature and connect with our inner self to find freedom from suffering. They also discuss how our sense of separation can make it difficult to empathize with others' suffering.