Narcissus And The First Selfie: Releasing Our Delusions

In this podcast, Eckhart talks about self-seeking. He says many
people who are unawakened look for an identity in self-centered
thinking. Eckhart explains these people may define themselves
through social status, good looks or the accumulation of wealth.
Eckhart draws a parallel with the ancient Greek myth of
narcissus… a beautiful man who fell in love with himself gazing
into a pool of water. Eckhart jokes that this was humanity’s
first selfie. He explains this myth is also where the word
narcissism comes from. He says the human ego has existed for
thousands of years and continues to wreak havoc today. He also
warns that technology and social media strengthen the ego.
Eckhart advises that whatever identity we have created for
ourselves that we wear it loosely, don’t become lost like
narcissus. Make a practice of releasing our self-centered
delusions.


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