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Published Jun 7, 2021

EVERYTHING You've Been Taught About Manifesting Abundance IS WRONG! | Sadhguru & Lewis Howes

Sadhguru and Lewis Howes delve into the misconceptions of manifesting abundance, redefining karma as a tool for liberation and transformation. They provide profound insights on managing emotions like anger, expanding perception, and unlocking human potential for a more conscious and fulfilled life.
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  • Defining Karma

    redefines karma, moving away from the traditional notion of it being about fear or guilt. He explains that karma is about liberation and freedom, emphasizing that it is a composite of various memories within us, from evolutionary to genetic and karmic memories 1. These memories form the platform on which we stand, and whether we use them as a foundation for growth or let them sink us like quicksand is our choice 2.

    Karma is the richness of your life. If you have no karma, you will be a bimbo.

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    Understanding karma as a massive accumulation of memory helps us see it as a tool for conscious action rather than a burden 2.

       

    Karma and Identity

    Karma significantly shapes our personal identity and social interactions. explains that our personality, or 'Vasana,' is an amalgamation of all the memories we've accumulated, from the minutest details of our ancestors to our own experiences 3. This accumulated memory influences our behavior and interactions, often leading to conflicts when identities are limited to narrow definitions like race, religion, or nationality 4.

    Limited identity and empowerment is a disaster. But we are continuously cultivating this all the time.

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    Transcending these limited identities can lead to a more harmonious existence, free from the conflicts that arise from narrow self-definitions 4.

       

    Transcending Karma

    Transcending karma involves creating a distance between oneself and one's memories. emphasizes that our entire body, not just the brain, stores memory, and understanding this can help us manage stress and live more consciously 5. By recognizing that every cell carries a trillion times more memory than the brain, we can start to use our entire being more effectively 6.

    If you create a little distance between you and your body, between you and your mind, this is the end of your karma.

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    This awareness allows us to transcend the limitations of karma and utilize it for personal growth and liberation 5.

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