#52 – Issues with an Emotions & Sensations Focus in Practice-work

Episode Notes

We discuss the significant shortcomings of orienting oneself towards emotional expression and indulging in sensations in yogic, meditation, and conscious control modalities.

The failure of emotional repression assumptions forming the basis of effective work-practice, we preferring conscious control modalities.

Many people can spend years spinning their wheels in this pleasant muck, but to what avail?

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Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Femininity and Emotions 01:33 Mind-Body Practices 01:49 Masculine vs. Feminine Approaches 06:01 Evolutionary Psychology 08:31 Therapy Culture and Emotional Bias 12:51 Traditions and Modern Practices 17:01 Emotions and Neuroscience 22:01 Cultural Impacts on Emotions 27:51 Practical Implications for Men and Women 34:01 The Need for Discipline and Reasoning 40:31 Modern Ideologies and Emotional Challenges 47:51 Concluding Thoughts on Emotional Systems 55:01 Cognitive Biases and Emotions 01:02:00 Gendered Approaches to Spirituality 01:10:00 The Evolution of Emotional Practices 01:18:00 Balancing Emotional Systems 01:25:00 The Role of Discipline in Emotional Growth 01:32:00 Societal Myths About Emotions 01:40:00 Practical Applications of Emotional Insights 01:48:00 Concluding Reflections Final thoughts on the modern emotional narrative. Advocating for balance between discipline and emotional exploration.

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