Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
We have many “wants,” but some are healthy and some are not. Where do desires and compulsions come from? We look at the spiritual side of this issue. For a fun, easy way to support our channel, click the "join" button under any video. You'll get an OTLE badge, custom emojis, and behind-the-scenes posts.
Exciting new channel, comparing NDE stories to Swedenborg’s reports! youtube.com/@TheNDEFiles
A deep dive into Bible scripture through a Swedenborgian lens: youtube.com/@SpiritLifeBibleStudy
Want shorter clips from our full-length podcasts? Subscribe to our clips channel: youtube.com/@OTLEClips
Check out our other channel showing Swedenborgian takes on modern topics: youtube.com/@CurtisOTLE
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0:00 Why You Crave What You Crave
1:01 Swedenborg's Quest to Map the Mind
4:35 Your Cravings Work Like Social Media Algorithms
11:08 Why Every Craving Has Its Own Spirit Society
17:12 The Spiritual Side of Addiction and Conflict
21:00 The Cheese Shop and Hidden Meaning in Objects
25:20 The Dark Cravings Behind Cruelty and Hoarding
31:26 How to Get Distance From Your Cravings
35:21 When Spirits Push You Toward Self-Harm
40:44 The Pull to Do Useless, Pointless Things
45:27 How Self-Compulsion Takes Back Control
53:32 Building Better Habits to Break Free
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Do Spirits Play a Role in Addiction? - Swedenborg and Life
“Who Was Swedenborg?Who Was Swedenborg?
“Swedenborg 101: The Basic Nature of Everything” youtube.com/watch?v=3Q14EcEwQVQ&t
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We dig into Emanuel Swedenborg’s writings to learn more about the spiritual backdrop of this life we’re living, and then work hard to craft a narrative to share what we learn, using visual tools of animations, illustrations, and diagrams to deliver the concepts in an entertaining, enlightening, and uplifting way.
Off The Left Eye is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and faith. Learn more at swedenborg.com
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We have many “wants,” but some are healthy and some are not. Where do desires and compulsions come from? We look at the spiritual side of this issue. For a fun, easy way to support our channel, click the "join" button under any video. You'll get an OTLE badge, custom emojis, and behind-the-scenes posts.
Exciting new channel, comparing NDE stories to Swedenborg’s reports! youtube.com/@TheNDEFiles
A deep dive into Bible scripture through a Swedenborgian lens: youtube.com/@SpiritLifeBibleStudy
Want shorter clips from our full-length podcasts? Subscribe to our clips channel: youtube.com/@OTLEClips
Check out our other channel showing Swedenborgian takes on modern topics: youtube.com/@CurtisOTLE
★☆★CHAPTER MARKERS★☆★
0:00 Why You Crave What You Crave
1:01 Swedenborg's Quest to Map the Mind
4:35 Your Cravings Work Like Social Media Algorithms
11:08 Why Every Craving Has Its Own Spirit Society
17:12 The Spiritual Side of Addiction and Conflict
21:00 The Cheese Shop and Hidden Meaning in Objects
25:20 The Dark Cravings Behind Cruelty and Hoarding
31:26 How to Get Distance From Your Cravings
35:21 When Spirits Push You Toward Self-Harm
40:44 The Pull to Do Useless, Pointless Things
45:27 How Self-Compulsion Takes Back Control
53:32 Building Better Habits to Break Free
★☆★MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOWS★☆★
*MAKE A ONE-TIME OR RECURRING DONATION* See how your generosity directly benefits our channel! swedenborg.com/donate
*COMMUNITY CONNECTION* To support our efforts AND get extra content, book discounts, and opportunities for group discussions and interaction with our team, sign up for our Community Membership! swedenborg.com/community-membership-benefits-signup
*SHOP OUR MERCH* 15% of proceeds from our Redbubble store help us continue to offer free spiritual resources just like the videos seen here. redbubble.com/people/swedenborgfound/shop
Sign up for our weekly email newsletter here:
swedenborg.com/otle-newsletter
★☆★RELATED CONTENT★☆★
Do Spirits Play a Role in Addiction? - Swedenborg and Life
“Who Was Swedenborg?Who Was Swedenborg?
“Swedenborg 101: The Basic Nature of Everything” youtube.com/watch?v=3Q14EcEwQVQ&t
★☆★FREE E-BOOKS★☆★
swedenborg.com/bookstore/free-ebooks-downloads
★☆★ABOUT★☆★
We dig into Emanuel Swedenborg’s writings to learn more about the spiritual backdrop of this life we’re living, and then work hard to craft a narrative to share what we learn, using visual tools of animations, illustrations, and diagrams to deliver the concepts in an entertaining, enlightening, and uplifting way.
Off The Left Eye is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and faith. Learn more at swedenborg.com
★☆★STAY CONNECTED ★☆★
E-MAIL SIGN-UP - offthelefteye.com/subscribe
FACEBOOK - facebook.com/HeavenAndHellSwedenborg
★☆★REACH OUT★☆★
Want to have an Off The Left Eye team member appear on your show? Contact us at offthelefteye@swedenborg.com
