EPISODE · Mar 22, 2026 · 21 MIN
Stop Competing, Start Belonging
from The Art of Being Happy - Buddha's Guide To Modern Living · host Jethavanarama Buddhist Monastery, Sanathana Vani
In a world obsessed with being the "smartest," we have traded our peace for a relentless race of comparison. True freedom begins when we stop measuring our worth against others and start resting in our true nature. Competition is a shadow cast by the ego’s need to be "better." By choosing compassion over conquest, we move from a state of friction to a state of flow. This shift allows us to stop boasting and start belonging—recognising that in our global family, excellence is not about defeating others, but about the quiet joy of simply being who we are. Discover more! Share your experience with us on WhatsApp at +916361803371
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In a world obsessed with being the "smartest," we have traded our peace for a relentless race of comparison. True freedom begins when we stop measuring our worth against others and start resting in our true nature. Competition is a shadow cast by the ego’s need to be "better." By choosing compassion over conquest, we move from a state of friction to a state of flow. This shift allows us to stop boasting and start belonging—recognising that in our global family, excellence is not about d...
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