Dr Hawkins - Gratification

[Anon212]

I resonated so much with this video but I don't think I fully get what he is saying. I do feel stuck in life but I can't see how I am getting satisfaction out of the position I am in. Can someone give a couple of specific examples. Examples of the secret payoffs.

 

[gettoefl]

what he is saying is that you are taking pleasure out of being a person who is stuck in life

you identify as being this type of person, you take pride in being someone who is having to struggle and strive and strain

this is known as ego, a story you are telling yourself about who you are

ego maintains this story so it can stay alive and not face up to the fact that what it is saying is lies

pretty much everyone you meet loves being an ego yourself included, it gives a huge payoff, it makes us feel like someone interesting, colorful and special

but this is not who you are as self inquiry can reveal

Edited June 5, 2021 by gettoefl