Topic: Eastern Spirituality

Eastern Spirituality comes up in 1 chapter across 1 episode of The Higherside Chats Free Show, in January 2014.

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THC 88: Duncan Trussell | Fear & Mindfulness In The Internal Universe
• 47:23 - 51:56

THC 88: Duncan Trussell | Fear & Mindfulness In The Internal Universe

Western vs. Eastern Spirituality, Self-Love and Mortality

Drawing on Joseph Campbell, the discussion contrasts the Western obsession with "being right" and controlling nature with the Eastern goal of getting into accord with nature. Duncan Trussell advocates for a "revolutionary act" of loving oneself exactly as they are, despite perceived flaws or bad habits. This self-acceptance is framed as a necessary response to the reality of human mortality.