Life’s Essentials with Prem Rawat

Are You Looking Outside your Box?

Tue Oct 26 2021

PodcastsFoodThinking outside the boxSocietal normsFashion trendsBlack Lives MatterEgo strokingLife reflections

Description

The episode features discussions on various topics including food, thinking outside the box, societal norms, fashion trends, black lives matter, ego stroking, and reflections on life and wisdom. It also mentions podcasts like 'Bike Club', 'My Mate Bought A Toaster', and 'The Famous Sloping Pitch'. Additionally, it promotes Prem Rowart's online course 'Peak' and his new book 'Hear Yourself'.

Insights

Fashion trends and societal norms

Fashion trends can influence people to adopt certain styles, even if they don't align with their personal experiences or interests. Society often confines individuals within boxes based on stereotypes and beliefs, preventing them from experiencing true freedom and wisdom.

'Black Lives Matter' vs 'All Lives Matter'

The debate between 'Black Lives Matter' and 'All Lives Matter' highlights the injustice faced by black lives historically.

Thinking outside the box

Prem Rowatt explores the concept of thinking outside the box and encourages listeners to step outside their comfort zones to discover new perspectives.

Ego stroking and true wisdom

Stroking egos has little practical value in the present. True knowing and understanding is different from blindly believing in someone else's beliefs.

Reflections on life and wisdom

The speaker emphasizes the importance of living life for oneself, filling it with something beautiful that matters, and understanding one's potential and goodness.

Taking full advantage of life

Breaking free from barriers, thinking outside the box, and embracing personal growth are essential in taking full advantage of life.

Summary

Transcript

Bike Club Podcast

00:02 - 10:18

Hosted by Katie Oven and Jasmine Pack
Ranking different food topics based on their opinions
Sharing tasty tips, playing food games, and discussing all things delicious

Life's Essentials with Prem Rowatt

00:02 - 10:18

Exploring the concept of thinking outside the box
Questioning aspects of life dictated by societal norms and beliefs
Encouraging listeners to step outside the box and discover a new perspective
Using jeans as an example of how something utilitarian became a fashion statement
Emphasizing the conformity to fit into society's expectations and seeking security in being normal

'My Mate Bought A Toaster' Podcast

09:50 - 19:46

Fashion trends influencing people to adopt certain styles
Using external symbols to gain benefits
Highlighting the injustice faced by black lives historically
Society confining individuals within boxes based on stereotypes and beliefs
Differentiating true knowing and understanding from blindly believing in someone else's beliefs
Stroking egos having little practical value in the present

Reflections on Life and Wisdom

19:17 - 30:33

Questioning the meaning of stroking egos
Emphasizing the importance of living life for oneself
Highlighting that becoming a millionaire does not guarantee happiness
Encouraging filling one's life with something beautiful that matters to them
Observing the importance of compassion and acceptance
Being true to oneself and understanding one's potential and goodness

Take Full Advantage of Life

30:05 - 34:44

Breaking free from barriers to reach your true self
Thinking outside the box for wonderful benefits
Promoting Prem Rowart's online course 'Peak' for personal peace
Announcing Prem's new book 'Hear Yourself'
Mentioning 'The Famous Sloping Pitch' football podcast
Discussing the 'Food' podcast and its topics