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Jun 2021
48m 49s

48. Eternal Optimism: Moving Beyond Self...

Monica Berg and Michael Berg
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In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael delve into pessimism as a form of self-sabotage and how it actually doesn’t come from us but, rather, from what the kabbalists call the ‘negative inclination,’ or ego. Listen as they discuss ways in which to become more aware of our true essence so that we can constantly diminish our self-destructive thoughts and actions and, thereby, set ourselves up for lasting fulfillment.



Living in a state where you believe that you are deserving and capable will most often lead to you manifesting good things in your life. – Michael Berg



Further readings:

Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

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