When Hunger Is Seen as Only a Sensation

A woman says that, from the point of view of awareness, when hunger is seen as a sensation she feels no need for food at all. Rupert suggests that hunger is supposed to be unpleasant so that we eat, but yes if you go deeply into the experience of hunger, it is not inherently unpleasant. He doesn't recommend you take it that far when it comes to hunger, thirst and physical pain. Rupert explains that he has known people who have used the non-dual understanding to justify anorexia.

From event 11 November - 02 December, 2023 Seven-Day Retreat at The Vedanta – 11 to 18 November

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