What makes it so difficult for us to agree with the results of the research on pro-social spending that was presented in the lesson?

New Home Forums Course Forums Happiness 1. Sharing or Hoarding: What Makes Me Happy? What makes it so difficult for us to agree with the results of the research on pro-social spending that was presented in the lesson?

  • #28454

    KabU
    Participant

    What makes it so difficult for us to agree with the results of the research on pro-social spending that was presented in the lesson?

Viewing 6 posts - 19 through 24 (of 37 total)
  • Author
    Replies
    • #286242
      Leo
      Participant

      Our ego.

    • #286145
      dree monster
      Participant

      our ego makes it difficult

    • #284294
      Helen
      Participant

      When we learn that competition is better than collaboration is difficult, it is difficult for us to agree with the results of the research. However, this concept in some indigenous tribes is completely normal.

    • #284017
      Richard Lively
      Participant

      We were not designed to stay happy unless we learned to give also.   Which is why giving makes us feel good but wont last.  Its only a portion of what is true for the two laws of nature.  When we understand we are to receive properly spiritually and learn to give spiritually what the take on behalf of the creator we can learn true happiness which we learn tot do by sharing with others spiritually

    • #283002
      Ralitza
      Participant

      We are raised in invidualistic societies. In order for the Ego to grow it has to be enhanced from the outside. With growing wealth, we can afford to imagine that we are strong, independent and need nobody.

      On the other hand, we are often scared to lose what we have and are in need  of protection against external rivals, who threaten to take our power, independance and ressources. The battle against external forces strengthens the Ego even more.

      It becomes a vicious circle – the more independent we are, the more scared we become and we hide even deeper in our imagined separate self.

      We need this process to develop a Point in the heart, but while we are in it, giving to others can be a scary thing.

    • #280595
      Innocent Mushiya
      Participant

      The ego of course,wanting everything to yourself…

Viewing 6 posts - 19 through 24 (of 37 total)
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.