Acharya das speaks about the reality of trying to stop engaging in an addictive activity. He states that there is a deep spiritual answer to the question but he speaks to practical realities. He speaks about ways to build motivation and take personal responsibility for the situation.

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We talk about some of the fundamental problems that society is facing such as addiction, anxiety, depression, dissatisfaction, suicide, and mental illness aswell as the underlying factors that are causing them. Acharya Das is a teacher of the Vedic and Yoga philosophy, meditation, and Kirtan. He has been teaching meditation all over the world for over 45 years including in prison systems. Some of the topics that we touch on are:

-The impacts of purposelessness, nihilism, arrogance, and self-centeredness

-The effects of the philosophy of individualism

-The effects of John Keynes, Edward Bernays, and the impact of consumer economics

-The importance of duty -The impact of social media -Factors contributing towards ill mental health

-Addiction

-Anxiety

-Depression

-Suicide

-And the equation for happiness

Find more from Acharya das by exploring the links below http://www.acharyadas.com Meditation playlist on SoundCloud

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