AMP #165 Jay Shetty On The Path Of Service
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Timeless Wisdom
and discuss the enduring nature of wisdom and the need to present it in a way that resonates with contemporary audiences. Jay believes that people are always ready to start their conscious journey, but the message must be made accessible and relevant 1. Aubrey agrees, noting that the craft of an artist is to deliver timeless truths effectively for their time and audience 2.
Wisdom is timeless. It always applies, it's ageless, timeless, and universal. So it is applicable at all times. But if it's not presented in the correct format, in the correct language, it can sound dated.
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They highlight how ancient texts like the Bhagavad Gita remain inspirational, but need modern repackaging to maintain their impact 1.
Inner Wisdom
Jay emphasizes the importance of discovering the inherent wisdom within oneself, likening it to being an archaeologist of your own heart 3. He shares his personal strategy of switching his internal dialogue to remain humble and grateful, attributing his success to his teachers and mentors 3.
It's not putting anything in. It's just being an archaeologist of your own heart. It's excavating what's already there.
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Aubrey and Jay also discuss the value of introspection and reflection in a world bombarded with misleading messages. They advocate for practices that have a favorable cost-benefit ratio, such as spending time in nature and engaging in stillness practices 4.
Higher Perceptions
Developing a higher perception is crucial for navigating life's challenges and criticisms. Aubrey suggests creating a mental screen to filter out negativity while remaining open to positive influences 5. Jay adds that having a higher perspective allows one to see criticisms as opportunities for growth rather than personal attacks 5.
When you have that reference point of who you truly are, you can look at anything that comes through the lens of, how is this helping me get to what I truly am?
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They also touch on the importance of learning how to think rather than what to think, advocating for educational systems that focus on self-awareness and conflict management 6.