#3 Fear and Anxiety
#3 Fear and Anxiety

Gangaji Podcasts

The stress of everyday life presents endless opportunities for fear and anxiety to show itself. Whether it's acute or chronic anxiety, it's natural for us as humans to want to control it in the hope that it won't get bigger.

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29:02•17 Dec 2012

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Gangaji Podcasts

Gangaji

For over 20 years, American born teacher and author Gangaji has reached thousands around with world with the words of her teacher, H.W.L. Poonja (Papaji) to “call off the search” and to inquire into the truth of who you really are. Now, in her first radio show, Gangaji and host Hillary Larson take a look at the issues we face in our everyday lives, one topic at time. Every month, for thirty minutes Gangaji will be addressing subjects like addiction, chronic pain, intimacy, anxiety, depression, enlightenment, death and many more. Join us as Gangaji helps us find freedom in the face of what we experience in our daily lives.

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Facing Fear: A New Perspective on Anxiety

Episode Overview

Anxiety is a natural part of being human and should be fully experienced.
The concept of 'letting go' can sometimes add to anxiety rather than alleviate it.
Gangaji shares personal stories, including her meeting with Papaji.
Fear and ego are not enemies but can be gateways to self-understanding.
Asking for help is crucial in recovering from trauma.

“"When you turn your attention to simply being here, rather than following the instructions of your thinking mind, that's when anxiety can rest."”

What secrets to maintaining sobriety can be uncovered? In this episode of the Gangaji Podcast, Gangaji and host Hillary Larson tackle the complex topic of fear and anxiety. As humans, we're often told to 'just let go,' but how exactly do we manage that when anxiety is knocking at our door? Gangaji, with her calm and insightful approach, shares her own experiences with anxiety, offering a refreshing perspective on how to coexist with it rather than battle it.

The episode delves into the idea that anxiety isn't something to be feared or controlled but rather experienced fully. Gangaji's personal anecdotes, including her transformative meeting with her teacher Papaji, provide a unique lens through which listeners can view their own struggles with anxiety. She emphasises that the ego, often seen as a barrier, can actually be a gateway to understanding our true selves. This episode is not just about understanding anxiety but about redefining our relationship with it.

So, how can you change your relationship with fear and find peace amidst chaos? Tune in to this episode and discover a new perspective on handling anxiety.

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