Listen "The Crush: Craving, Fantasy, and the Mind That Won’t Let Go"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textEver found yourself obsessing over someone you know you can’t have? Whether it’s a fleeting infatuation or a full-blown fantasy, The Crush dives into the sticky sweetness—and suffering—of unrequited desire. In this episode, we explore what Buddhism teaches us about craving, projection, and the stories we tell ourselves when the heart won’t listen to reason.With insight from the Second Noble Truth and practices from the Salāyatana Sutta and Vitakkasaṇṭhāna Sutta, we’ll uncover:Why the mind fixates on the unavailableHow fantasy can feel more powerful than realityWhat to do when your thoughts keep circling backIf your crush is living rent-free in your mind, this one’s for you.
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