Preetha Ji on How to Overcome Suffering with Lewis Howes

Recognizing Suffering

Lewis Howes and Sri Preethaji discuss the importance of recognizing suffering in our lives. Preethaji emphasizes that many people are unaware of their suffering, which often manifests as anger, fear, frustration, and anxiety. She introduces a simple three-minute practice to help individuals identify and move away from these negative emotions through visualization and mindfulness 1. Preethaji also explains that self-centric thinking is the root cause of suffering, as it keeps individuals focused on their own problems and disconnected from others 2.

For most part of our lives, we really don't know that we are suffering. We don't know that we are in this limiting states of anger, of fear, of frustration, of stress, of anxiety.

--- Sri Preethaji

Recognizing these emotions and their sources is the first step towards overcoming them.

   

Overcoming Practices

Preethaji shares various practices designed to help individuals move out of suffering and into a state of calm and connection. One key practice involves shifting focus from the limbic system, which governs negative emotions, to the mid-prefrontal cortex, responsible for wisdom and connection 3. She also discusses the challenge of letting go of guilt and shame, which many people experience when they realize how long they have lived in negative states. Through a combination of wisdom and practical exercises, individuals can cut through their suffering and achieve a sense of liberation and freedom 4.

We want to help people move out of their suffering states to a beautiful state. You don't need to suffer all along in order to create wealth or achieve.

--- Sri Preethaji

These practices are designed to be simple yet transformative, enabling lasting change.