Art of living Quote by Dr BK Satyanarayan
“The problem is sometimes so great that people do, literally, lose their desire to live. It happens, too, in relationships, when your partner leaves you either due to a separation, a divorce or even death - a partner in whom you have invested all your love and emotions. Or if my identity is tied to my back balance or property, and suddenly I am broke. All of these are actually false identifications, and the crazy part of living this way is that I can never be satisfied, even if I succeed in maintaining my false identity. These kind of false identifications do not keep me placed stably on my seat of self-respect; and either bring about an inferiority complex or a superiority complex - both of which are false, so both bring insecurity. Even while I am externally successful, having my identity based on that success means I am a slave to them. I've handed over my self-esteem to them. I become addicted to it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Self‑Identity and False Attachments (2023)
People tie self‑worth to external identities—relationships, wealth, status—leading to chronic dissatisfaction and insecurity.
In simple terms: False identities cause endless longing.
Key Takeaway
Detach self‑worth from external factors.
Themes
psychology
identity
self‑esteem
attachment
philosophy
Mood
introspective
empathetic
Type
self‑help
psychological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- relationship counseling
- financial planning
- personal growth workshops
Key Concepts
Existentialism
cognitive bias
emotional health
Questions to Reflect On
- What identities do you cling to?
- How can you cultivate intrinsic self‑respect?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated beliefs is difficult.
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