Overview:
In this episode, Ryan explores a deep question that captivates everyone, why is there so much brutality, terror & fear in the world? It’s important to understand the complexities of human behaviour while exploring how our memories & past experiences are constantly shaping us. Ryan also highlights the transformative power of compassion, not just as a means for personal growth, but as a powerful force that can drive positive change in our lives & communities. Whether you’re seeking to better understand yourself or the world around you, this episode provides thoughtful reflections & practical learnings to live a more compassionate and empowered life.
You will learn:
- What motivates individuals & societies to move forward
- Why does terror occur in the world?
- How your past experiences shape your present self & influence your actions
- Practices to detach from the dualities of good & bad to be able to have a more balanced and peaceful approach to life's challenges
- The transformative impact of viewing life through a lens of compassion & love
- My personal insights & learnings from the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata
- The complexities attached to societal judgment, trauma & shame
- Why compassion is a powerful tool for personal growth & how it can steer your life in a new positive direction
- Learn how to free yourself from shame & trauma
Shownotes:
0:00 Introduction
2:25 Why Does Brutality & Terror Occur?
11:30 How Our Memories & Experiences Shape Us
19:45 Learning To Detach From Good & Bad
31:00 Living With Compassion & Love
40:08 Learnings From The Mahabharata
50:15 How to Live within a World Full of Judgment & Shame
1:04:25 Why People Project Pain Onto Others
1:14:00 How Society’s Behavior Has Changed Over Time
1:20:00 Why Compassion Is So Empowering
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References:
32:20 The Mahabharata (https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08PFDPFC1?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk)
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