Third Eye Sight

Compare & Despair: The Toxic Body & Soul Olympics

Episode 197

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Comparison is a normal human trait, but letting it erode your self-worth is a trap. In this Pride Special, we tackle two arenas where comparison hits hardest: your spiritual path and your body. Spiritual comparison is unhelpful. Enlightenment isn't a competition — it's a choose-your-own adventure. Then there's body image. Beauty standards are a real thing in our cultures, but your body is not your worth. Those who judge you by appearance only do so because that's how they judge themselves. Let's talk about that.

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