Ep 252 Adam Keen – Understanding Self Through Yoga
Description
Adam explores the fundamental definitions of yoga, emphasizing it as a process of subtraction rather than addition. He contrasts Eastern and Western philosophies regarding self-perception and the inherent nature of individuals, highlighting the confusion that arises from overcomplicating our experiences.
Adam Shares
· Yoga is fundamentally about subtraction, not addition.
· Eastern philosophy views us as inherently whole.
· Western philosophy believes we are lacking and need to add more.
· The confusion in our lives comes from adding too much.
· Self-awareness is key to understanding our true nature.
· The essence of yoga is clarity and simplicity.
· Philosophical differences shape our understanding of self.
· We often complicate our experiences unnecessarily.
· True understanding comes from seeing ourselves as we are.
· Yoga helps in removing the layers of confusion.
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