Shi Heng Yi

You find plenty of that stuff. Yes. Okay. Okay. And it is a very, very, it's a very, very interesting question. And why? Because this answer of what is it that you are identifying yourself with also gives you the answer, how do I reduce the suffering of this lifetime? That is essentially what all of this is about.

How so? If I could live a life, if I could live a life full of pleasure, full of enjoyable moments, no pain, no suffering, I would wish for eternal life for sure. Because it is the greatest thing that actually can happen to you. You're spending this life on earth and the only thing that you have is a pleasant life. So what more do you want? But the reality is not like that.

How so? If I could live a life, if I could live a life full of pleasure, full of enjoyable moments, no pain, no suffering, I would wish for eternal life for sure. Because it is the greatest thing that actually can happen to you. You're spending this life on earth and the only thing that you have is a pleasant life. So what more do you want? But the reality is not like that.

How so? If I could live a life, if I could live a life full of pleasure, full of enjoyable moments, no pain, no suffering, I would wish for eternal life for sure. Because it is the greatest thing that actually can happen to you. You're spending this life on earth and the only thing that you have is a pleasant life. So what more do you want? But the reality is not like that.

The reality is we have pleasant moments, we have joyful moments, we have healthy moments, we have enriching moments, but at the same time, we're also facing something where we could absolutely live without it if we would have the choice. The fact of losing people, The fact of being betrayed, the fact of being judged, being insulted, being discriminated, being hurt. Many ways.

The reality is we have pleasant moments, we have joyful moments, we have healthy moments, we have enriching moments, but at the same time, we're also facing something where we could absolutely live without it if we would have the choice. The fact of losing people, The fact of being betrayed, the fact of being judged, being insulted, being discriminated, being hurt. Many ways.

The reality is we have pleasant moments, we have joyful moments, we have healthy moments, we have enriching moments, but at the same time, we're also facing something where we could absolutely live without it if we would have the choice. The fact of losing people, The fact of being betrayed, the fact of being judged, being insulted, being discriminated, being hurt. Many ways.

Many ways that do not feel pleasant. And there is the question, isn't there a way how to find a proper perspective upon life to understand what is it that I am embedded in, in order to still try my best and reduce the amount of unpleasant or suffering, what we refer to it. This is the whole idea about it.

Many ways that do not feel pleasant. And there is the question, isn't there a way how to find a proper perspective upon life to understand what is it that I am embedded in, in order to still try my best and reduce the amount of unpleasant or suffering, what we refer to it. This is the whole idea about it.

Many ways that do not feel pleasant. And there is the question, isn't there a way how to find a proper perspective upon life to understand what is it that I am embedded in, in order to still try my best and reduce the amount of unpleasant or suffering, what we refer to it. This is the whole idea about it.

So also meaning, because I do think it's a very, very valid question if somebody is watching this episode and he's just happy. He has a perfect life. He is happy. There is nothing he's asking for. He's simply fulfilled. There is really no reason to continue listening to this conversation.

So also meaning, because I do think it's a very, very valid question if somebody is watching this episode and he's just happy. He has a perfect life. He is happy. There is nothing he's asking for. He's simply fulfilled. There is really no reason to continue listening to this conversation.

So also meaning, because I do think it's a very, very valid question if somebody is watching this episode and he's just happy. He has a perfect life. He is happy. There is nothing he's asking for. He's simply fulfilled. There is really no reason to continue listening to this conversation.

But I do think that either it hasn't been like this all the time, that person, first of all, went through some type of development or process, or the winning streak is going to end at some point.

But I do think that either it hasn't been like this all the time, that person, first of all, went through some type of development or process, or the winning streak is going to end at some point.

But I do think that either it hasn't been like this all the time, that person, first of all, went through some type of development or process, or the winning streak is going to end at some point.

Yes, and I mean, nowadays, if you want to calm your mind, the first practice that is being recommended to you is like meditation practices, most probably, yes. You know, if you come, for example, to any type of retreat place, to a temple, to a secluded place, somewhere in the nature, somewhere in the forest,

Yes, and I mean, nowadays, if you want to calm your mind, the first practice that is being recommended to you is like meditation practices, most probably, yes. You know, if you come, for example, to any type of retreat place, to a temple, to a secluded place, somewhere in the nature, somewhere in the forest,

Yes, and I mean, nowadays, if you want to calm your mind, the first practice that is being recommended to you is like meditation practices, most probably, yes. You know, if you come, for example, to any type of retreat place, to a temple, to a secluded place, somewhere in the nature, somewhere in the forest,

and you spend some time there, and by nature already, let's say, it's very calm, the surrounding is very calm. It definitely helps for you to calm your mind and to start developing how does it feel to be peaceful. But the reality at the same time is also that from all the people living nowadays in this world,