Oct 13 2024 34 mins 9
Listeners are steering the ship once again, in our latest Q&A episode.
Thom answers a question about karma and how it fits into the dynamics of our relationships. It turns out that it’s our relationship with our Self that matters most.
Thom also tackles a question about charm, in particular, how we can adapt when charm doesn’t seem to be as supported by Nature as we would expect.
Finally, Thom gives a definitive answer to the age-old question, can there be art without suffering? It’s a question that could easily be answered with one word, but Thom provides a rationale that leaves us in no doubt about the role of suffering in art.
Episode Highlights
[00:45] Q - How do karmic relationships with others work?
[01:20] A - Karma: Action That Binds You
[03:24] The Knot of Karma
[05:22] Kṛiya - Spontaneous Right Action
[07:29] Untying the Knots of Karma
[09:25] Moving in the Direction of Kṛiya
[12:15] Vedic Meditation - Losing the Tendency to Create Problems
[14:12] Q - How can I understand the nuances of charm?
[14:52] A - A Big Bundle of Capability
[16:55] Charm and Aversion
[18:52] Thinning Out of Charm
[20:02] Moving from Capability to the Field of Need
[22:27] Witnessing vs. Engaging
[23:53] Witnessing the Self in Action Through Others
[26:03] Engage or Witness: Do What You Can
[27:45] Q - Can There Be Art Without Suffering?
[27:47] A - The Most Artistically Productive Era?
[29:25] What Creates Great Art?
[30:33] Artistic Talents Despite Suffering
[32:17] The Artistic Gift
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