If you’ve been thinking about signing up for a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat—especially as your first experience with meditation—this episode might give you a perspective you haven’t heard before. I’ve been meditating for over 25 years and have had a daily practice for more than 20 of those years. While I’m not against retreats or Vipassana itself, I’ve seen some patterns emerge that raise a few important red flags—particularly for beginners. In this episode, I walk t...
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If you’ve been thinking about signing up for a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat—especially as your first experience with meditation—this episode might give you a perspective you haven’t heard before. I’ve been meditating for over 25 years and have had a daily practice for more than 20 of those years. While I’m not against retreats or Vipassana itself, I’ve seen some patterns emerge that raise a few important red flags—particularly for beginners. In this episode, I walk t...
Why Your Ego is Destroying You. Get The Spiritual Perspective
The Spiritual Perspective
5 minutes
8 months ago
Why Your Ego is Destroying You. Get The Spiritual Perspective
You think you're being rational, fair, and coming from a good place—but what if your ego is secretly running the show? The ego is sneaky. It disguises itself as confidence, self-righteousness, and even ‘speaking your truth.’ It convinces you that you’re the reasonable one, while everyone else is being irrational. But if your conversations keep ending in defensiveness, tension, or disconnection, there’s a good chance your ego is in the driver’s seat. In this episode, we’re breaking down ...
The Spiritual Perspective
If you’ve been thinking about signing up for a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat—especially as your first experience with meditation—this episode might give you a perspective you haven’t heard before. I’ve been meditating for over 25 years and have had a daily practice for more than 20 of those years. While I’m not against retreats or Vipassana itself, I’ve seen some patterns emerge that raise a few important red flags—particularly for beginners. In this episode, I walk t...
