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- https://www.theleading-edge.org/
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- 11 Wisdom Tools: https://newsletter.theleading-edge.org/p/eleven-wisdom-tools
Resources:
- Dr. Ian Stevenson, near death experiences: https://near-death.com/ian-stevenson/
- Bruce Greyson MD, near death experiences: https://www.brucegreyson.com/
- The Rainbow Onion explained: https://newsletter.theleading-edge.org/p/rainbow-onions-and-turquoise-gardeners
- Tim Freke: https://timfreke.com/
- Anne-Laure Le Cunff, become an anthropologist of your own life: https://anne-laure.net/
- Brian Whetten, coaching: https://www.corecoaching.org/about-us/
- River Kenna: https://substack.com/@riverkenna @RiverKenna
In this episode, we dive deep into the intriguing concepts of consciousness and reality with Tom Morgan, a former financial analyst turned wisdom explorer. Tom balances fringe ideas with practicality, rating his theories on a 'woo scale' to keep his audience engaged and discerning. We discuss his podcast and newsletter 'The Leading Edge,' the transformative idea of non-local consciousness, and how his life changed when he perceived reality as responsive and benevolent. Tom shares his thoughts on overcoming fears, testing unconventional ideas, and the importance of an evolutionary trajectory in consciousness. We also touch on practical steps to navigate life, including paying attention to synchronicities and conducting tiny experiments to find one's true path. Join us for an insightful conversation that bridges ancient wisdom with modern discernment.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:18 Should You Believe in Woo Woo?
04:28 The Most Important Idea in the World
06:34 What is Non-Local Consciousness
08:21 The Unividual
09:59 Ego Death is Overrated
10:31 What Does All This Mean for Me?
16:22 If We Reincarnate, This is Why
20:07 Paradigms Don't Shift Because of Evidence
21:11 Forgetting Is Important
23:40 The Rise of Post-Rationalists
27:48 Lateral Moves vs. Real Growth
31:09 Which Part of the Baloon Are You In?
33:23 The AI Mirror
36:29 Life is More Like a Video Game than You Think
37:34 Reality is Signalling Back
41:24 Live in a Less Harsh Reality
45:53 A New Way to Navigate Life
48:15 How to Test This Out for Yourself
51:57 Fear as a Valuable Signal
54:07 It All Comes Down to Connection
56:41 Is Spirituality a Rejection of Material Success?
58:45 Differentiation and Integration
01:01:22 The Thing About Manifestation
01:03:15 The World Wise Web
01:07:09 The Coming Wisdom Community Boom
