Jealousy, Selfishness and Polygamy

<p>Our first <a href="https://thomknoles.com/podcast/manifestation-relationships-ptsd-cancel-culture-and-using-funk-to-empower-yourself/">Ask Thom Anything episode</a> was such a hit that we’re making it a regular feature. </p><p>In this episode, Thom talks about how to respond to the jealousy of others when we’re following our own evolutionary path, including a delightful background story to how Guru Dev stubbornly followed his own evolutionary path at a very young age.</p><p>He also discusses the self-love trend and how to recognize the distinction between self-ish-ness and Self-ness. </p><p>Polygamy and mongamy are also addressed, with Thom taking the opportunity to outline the role of a ‘love alliance’ and shared mission in intimate relationships.</p><p>If you’d like to have Thom answer a question on the podcast, you can <a href="https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/">submit your questions here</a>.</p><p><strong>Episode Highlights: </strong></p><p>[00:57] Q - How Do We Balance Following Our Own Charm With Jealousy That Might Arise In Others </p><p>[02:22] We Can’t Control the Experience of Others</p><p>[03:05] Jealousy Is… </p><p>[04:38] Envy Gone Horribly Wrong </p><p>[06:04] A Pathetic Consciousness State </p><p>[07:38] I Have to Go to the Himalayas </p><p>[08:59] Running Away From Home (At the Age of Six!) </p><p>[10:07] The Shankaracharya </p><p>[11:30] They Have to Trust That You Know What You Are Doing </p><p>[12:49] Occasional Frank Conversations</p><p>[14:09] What Are You Doing For Your Own Evolution? </p><p>[15:27] Growing Out of Social Relationships </p><p>[16:19] How Can We Know the Difference Between Self-love and Selfishness? </p><p>[17:26] Upper-Case S Self </p><p>[18:21] Lower-Case s self </p><p>[19:18] Self-ish-ness and Selfness </p><p>[20:34] Expanded Consciousness is the First Priority</p><p>[21:43] Giving Beyond Conscious Receptivity </p><p>[22:53] The Apparent Need for Reciprocity</p><p>[24:28] Overcompensating </p><p>[25:39] I Am the Fulfillment State Seeking the Need of the Time </p