Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + Beyond

Miles Sherts | Insight, Intuition + Victimhood of the Ego


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In this conversation, Miles Sherts and I discuss the relationship between insight meditation and intuition. We explore the distinction between insight meditation's focus on impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and emptiness, and the idea of intuition and clairvoyance. Miles emphasizes the importance of being present and aware of the prompts and intuitions that arise in daily life. We also delve into the illusion of ego and the role of awareness in transcending the ego's influence. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the problem of victim psychology and the need to question and transcend the identity of victimhood.

Takeaways:

  • Insight meditation cultivates awareness and insight into the nature of reality, while intuition and clairvoyance are more personal and psychological insights.

  • Being present and aware allows us to receive intuitive prompts and act on them, leading to a more functional and worry-free life.

  • The ego is an illusion that creates the image of a separate self, and its constant maintenance drains our energy and prevents us from experiencing true happiness and effectiveness.

  • The ego's identity as a victim is a common pattern that perpetuates conflicts and oppression. Recognizing and questioning this victim mentality is essential for personal growth and societal change.

  • Setting personal boundaries and protecting oneself is important, but it is crucial to differentiate between setting boundaries and perpetuating a victim identity. Victimization is a substitute for our real power and keeps us trapped in a cycle of disempowerment.

  • Leadership without victimhood is essential for creating positive change.

  • Unplugging from the ego allows us to tap into our innate power and feel a sense of empowerment.

  • Practicing unhooking from thoughts and finding spaciousness within the mind can lead to a deeper understanding of our true nature.

  • Miles Sherts is an Insight Meditation teacher and communication coach.

    Miles Sherts | Conscious Communication: 

    https://joshsummers.net/miles-sherts-conscious-communication/

    Miles' website: https://www.practicalpresence.org/

    Books by Miles: Conscious Communication, The Tyranny of the Ego, Human Nature

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    Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondBy Josh Summers

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