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Why do I feel guilty about being happy?

Why do I feel guilty about being happy? This dialogue reveals the pattern behind happiness guilt — and why joy still feels dangerous.

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Rupert Spira

Rupert Spira is a spiritual teacher, philosopher, and author. He is known for teaching the “Direct Path” to non-duality, suggesting our essential nature is not...

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What makes self-observation work

Self-observation will work when its value is recognized by one's self. This is a paradoxical journey until one goes through their personal realization. The other...

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