Chapter
The Compulsive Pursuit of Happiness.
26:39 - 33:21 (06:41)
People often cut themselves off from certain experiences to pursue happiness which leads to compulsive behaviors. While making happiness the North star promotes positivity, it also has downsides in terms of overlooking negative experiences.
Clips
In this episode, the speaker discusses how sitting with negative experiences, rather than trying to change them, can lead to a different and transformative outcome.
26:39 - 29:26 (02:47)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker discusses how sitting with negative experiences, rather than trying to change them, can lead to a different and transformative outcome. They also delve into the potential downside of always striving for happiness and ignoring the value of negative experiences.
ChapterThe Compulsive Pursuit of Happiness.
Episode#319: Charlie Houpert – From YouTube Fame To Inner Work
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The compulsive behaviours that people defend are due to them cutting off a part of their experience where they believe that it makes them happy.
29:26 - 31:49 (02:23)
Summary
The compulsive behaviours that people defend are due to them cutting off a part of their experience where they believe that it makes them happy. However, when that thing that they need for their addiction is taken away from them, their true levels of satisfaction are revealed.
ChapterThe Compulsive Pursuit of Happiness.
Episode#319: Charlie Houpert – From YouTube Fame To Inner Work
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses their search for a way to lead a life without deep feelings of unhappiness, shame, or disappointment.
31:49 - 33:21 (01:31)
Summary
The speaker discusses their search for a way to lead a life without deep feelings of unhappiness, shame, or disappointment. They explain that while they do want to find happiness, it may involve pain and serving their own needs instead of trying to look good for others.