I Am Here But I Want To Be Elsewhere

 

Amit Bhalla explores the universal feeling of wanting something different from our current life. He discusses the impact of focusing on present lacks versus future goals, and how to bring positive experiences from special environments into everyday life. A must-listen for anyone looking to understand and navigate their desires and discontents.

Episode Highlights:

  • The Dilemma of Desire: Amit, delves into the common human experience of yearning for something different from our current reality. He explores why we often find ourselves thinking, "I am here, but I want to be elsewhere."
  • Understanding Present vs. Future Focus: Amit discusses how focusing on what we lack in the present can impact our thoughts and actions. He differentiates between yearning for something we lack and focusing on it as a positive future goal.
  • Bringing Experiences Home: A fascinating part of the conversation revolves around why we feel different in varying environments, like feeling free on a vacation in the Maldives but constrained back home in London. Amit encourages listeners to bring that sense of freedom and authenticity back into their everyday lives.