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DO THIS To Organize Your Mind & ACHIEVE ANYTHING You Want! | Sadhguru & Lewis Howes

Lewis Howes・52 minutes read

The importance of prioritizing life over physical structures is discussed, emphasizing the significance of organizing and acknowledging past mistakes to create a better world. Practicing inner engineering and focusing on personal growth are crucial for controlling emotions and maintaining a strong immune system, as highlighted through various practices like "Sima Kriya" and herbal drinks.

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  • Prioritizing life over physical and psychological structures, focusing on the significance of death to organize and prioritize one's existence effectively.
  • Emphasizing the importance of inner engineering to control thoughts and emotions, redirecting intelligence and imagination internally to prevent suffering and foster personal growth.

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Recent questions

  • How can one prioritize life over structures?

    By not taking individual existence too seriously and focusing on life.

  • Why is it important to acknowledge past mistakes?

    To learn from them and create a better world.

  • How can one enhance efficiency and competence?

    By practicing restful wakefulness and running at an easy pace.

  • What is the significance of inner engineering?

    To empower individuals to control thoughts and emotions.

  • How can one improve their immune system?

    By practicing simple techniques like spending time barefoot in a garden and consuming turmeric.

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Summary

00:00

"Embracing Life, Death, and Wisdom"

  • The speaker welcomes a guest to the podcast, discussing their shared experiences across the world.
  • They talk about the importance of not taking individual existence too seriously and the need to prioritize life over physical and psychological structures.
  • The guest emphasizes the significance of death as a reminder of limited time and energy, urging people to organize and prioritize their lives accordingly.
  • The guest discusses the need for restful wakefulness, highlighting the importance of running at an easy pace to enhance efficiency and competence.
  • They mention their book on death and the concept of focusing on death to organize life better.
  • The guest explains the importance of distributing oxygen and nutrients to the cellular level for overall health and efficiency.
  • They mention a test involving a cobra to gauge meditative abilities and discuss the importance of perception in understanding the world.
  • The guest emphasizes the need for acknowledging and coming to terms with past mistakes and injustices to create a better world.
  • The speaker shares personal experiences of making mistakes and learning from them, highlighting the importance of wisdom gained through experience.
  • The guest discusses the process of stumbling, falling, learning, and growing as essential for gaining wisdom and maturity in life.

17:36

"Learning from mistakes and inner engineering"

  • Life is brief, and mistakes should not be continuously made to learn from them.
  • Learning from others' experiences and history is crucial to avoid repeating mistakes.
  • Aviation and skydiving require precision as mistakes can be fatal.
  • Suffering is linked to self-centric thinking about past and future, causing distress.
  • Human suffering stems from memory and imagination, leading to complaints about being human.
  • Human intelligence and imagination are unique but can lead to suffering if not managed.
  • The DNA difference between a chimpanzee and a human is only 1.23%, yet the intelligence gap is vast.
  • Human suffering is attributed to intelligence turning against individuals.
  • Redirecting thoughts, feelings, and emotions should be done internally, not externally.
  • Inner engineering aims to empower individuals to control their thoughts and emotions for a fulfilling life.

35:29

"Balancing intellect and emotion for growth"

  • A sharp scalpel is essential for various tasks, as a dull knife is ineffective.
  • The intellect is just one part of human intelligence, with education systems emphasizing it.
  • Using a knife for all tasks leads to chaos, like stitching clothes with a knife resulting in tattered clothing.
  • Survival requires a sharp intellect, but solely relying on it leads to blunders.
  • Anger and resentment should not be given power over one's emotions, as control lies within oneself.
  • Constant anger stemmed from a quest for justice, leading to perpetual frustration.
  • Righteous anger in society often stems from a lack of love and propels action through anger.
  • Anger-driven action is unsustainable and can lead to self-destruction if prolonged.
  • Transitioning from religion to personal responsibility is crucial for societal progress.
  • Inner engineering is vital for personal growth, understanding the mind's mechanics, and seeking balance and joy.

53:12

Enhancing Immune System: Simple and Effective

  • Scientific papers are continuously released about the virus, emphasizing the importance of a strong immune system as the primary defense.
  • An additional session focusing on practices to enhance the immune system will be introduced soon.
  • Practices taught in rural India have made a significant impact on millions of people.
  • Exuberant life energies are crucial for optimal immune system function, emphasizing the connection between happiness and immunity.
  • Simple practices like spending time barefoot in a garden and consuming turmeric can boost the immune system effectively.
  • Distribution of a herbal drink in Tamil Nadu has shown positive results in enhancing immunity.
  • A 12-minute practice called "Sima Kriya" can significantly improve the immune system within two weeks, essential for maintaining health post-lockdown.
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