Comparison - Lesson 8: You are not who You think you are

INTRODUCTION

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All our comparison with other people begins with what we think of ourselves. Jealousy disappears when we understand our uniqueness. We may then create another problem. We may believe ourselves to be so special that we start taking ourselves far too seriously.

Seriousness is nothing but paying undue
importance to something, at the cost of
everything else

It arises from the inability to see that all of life is just a drama that is unfolding every minute. Seriousness closes your mind to the openness and freedom of life. It curbs your thinking and makes you stick to the familiar patterns that you know and use all the time.

Perfectionism always comes from your mind. It becomes a goal for you. When you work towards it as a goal it becomes mundane.

© 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam. All Rights Reserved But when you are total, when you are established in your heart, it becomes a deep experience. Perfectionism never gives you joy. It only fulfills your eye. Perfectionism is never possible because it is in your mind and your mind keeps on changing its definition of perfection

A portrait of a deity figure seated on an ornate silver throne, wearing a maroon garment and heavy gold jewelry.

GOALS

Make them aware of the
concept of Seriousness and
perfectionism Vs Sincerity

ASSESSMENT

🌸 What happens when we think we are very special?

🌸 When does jealousy disappear?

🌸 What is seriousness?

🌸 Have you felt serious about anything?

🌸 What was it and when?

🌸 What would be your goal?

🌸 What is perfectionism?

ASSESSMENT

Does perfectionism give you joy?

Is perfectionism possible?

Can anybody define themselves as perfect?

Is there anybody perfect in the world?

How would you feel when you achieve your goal?

What do we need to do to achieve our goal?