How Do You Recognize Dark Sides of Your Personality?

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The goodwolf's teachings are about awakening from the things that aren't real. The one that comes up most readily is a, coming out of the womb, with a pretty strong competitive sort of aspect. When i was 22 years old and a competitive cyclist, i probably would have ran over your grandmother to get to the finish line first. But that's a really good example of something that can be both light and dark. It can cut for you and against you. You know, we can do some amazing things utilizing that instinct. And if we lose control of it and it takes over us, well, then it can be destructive to ourselves and others.

This is Adyashanti’s fourth time as a guest on the show! He’s an American spiritual teacher who offers talks, online study courses, and retreats in the U.S. and abroad. He’s also the co-founder of the Open Gate Sangha Meditation Center and is the author of many books, including the one he and Eric discuss in this episode, The Direct Way: Thirty Practices to Evoke Awakening.

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In This Interview, Adyashanti and I Discuss Spiritual Awakening and …

His book, The Direct Way: Thirty Practices to Evoke Awakening
The evolution of his innate competitive nature and its role in his spiritual growth
That we tend to go towards our strengths in any situation, regardless of whether or not it’s what the situation actually calls for
How he describes spirituality
His teacher’s instruction to him: “Always and only teach from your own experience.”
His answer to the question What do you trust?
The Spiritual Heart
The difference he sees in awakening and enlightenment
The damaging myths of awakening

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If you enjoyed this conversation with Adyashanti, you might also enjoy these other episodes:

Adyashanti on Living in the Service of Truth (Part 1)

Adyashanti on Living in the Service of Truth (Part 2)

Awakening in Life with Ryan Oelke

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