The Presence Projects presents episode 96 of the "Are You Being Present?" podcast series. Join Paul for a podcast on comparison, how it is a major Presence obstruction and tool of the ego that has been used to create an immense amount of self-inflicted suffering.
The title and topic of this episode is “Stop Comparing Yourself, Be Present!". In this podcast Paul focuses on what comparison in, how it’s been used as a negative motivator, the effect it has on the Present moment and the need to observe it with objectivity as your ego (or other people’s egos) use it against you.
Early in life we are indoctrinated with societal programming that is very negative and uses control mechanisms like comparison to manipulate and motivate for a variety of nefarious reasons. In this reality no two people/places/things are equal, nor should they be. The ego (that loud voice in your head) wants you to believe the opposite, the truth is that everything and everyone is unique in their own special way. Knowing this Universal Truth provides a proper understanding that comparison creates unnecessary self-inflicted suffering. Comparing yourself to anyone, including a past or future version of yourself, takes you out of the Present moment leading to a variety of negative emotions, feelings and energetic states of being.
As always, it is advisable to listen to earlier podcasts that discuss other Presence topics and Presence Tools that can be implemented to help shift into the Present Moment.
Please check out the rest of the "Are You Being Present?" podcasts series on our website, iTunes and YouTube!
Remember you have a choice. Choose to be present!