About this episode
Gen Kelsang Leksang explores why the people we care about most can sometimes cause us the greatest pain, distinguishing between love and attachment.
In this episode, Gen Kelsang Leksang explores one of life’s great mysteries — why do the people we care about most sometimes cause us the greatest pain? She begins by drawing a clear distinction between two things we often mistake for the same feeling: love and attachment. One is a source of lasting peace; the other, she explains, is like chasing a mirage. Through relatable examples she exposes the negative emotional mechanics functioning in our closest relationships. And offers a way out. Further reading in the following book: How to Transform Your Life
People in this episode
Host: Gen Kelsang Leksang
Topics covered
- relationships
- love
- attachment
- emotional pain
- self-help
- personal growth
Keywords
- relationships
- love
- attachment
- emotional mechanics
- personal growth
- self-help
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: How to Transform Your Life
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