Open Circle Center Hosted Online Meeting: Serving Others, Finding Freedom: A Path Beyond Self-Centeredness

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of selfless service and the spiritual journey towards unity and belonging.

Recorded Sunday August 17th 2 Hours Self-preoccupation veils the natural sense of unity and belonging. This is why, traditionally in India, the Bhakti path of selfless service, Seva, has been so deeply valued. When we make a habit of prioritizing our own needs above all else, it reinforces the illusion of a separate self. The spiritual journey is, in essence, a process of self lessening so that the Divine may grow within us. Deep down, … The post Open Circle Center Hosted Online Meeting: Serving Others, Finding Freedom: A Path Beyond Self-Centeredness appeared first on Susanne Marie .

People in this episode

Host: Susanne Marie

Topics covered

• selfless service
• spiritual journey
• unity and belonging
• self-centeredness
• Seva

Keywords

• self-preoccupation
• spirituality
• freedom
• selflessness
• service

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bhakti path

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