The Pursuit of Supreme Happiness

This chapter explores the deeper meaning of supreme happiness, emphasizing inner peace, acceptance, and the dualities of human experience. It discusses how equanimity and understanding suffering can lead to a fulfilling life, particularly in the context of societal challenges faced post-COVID.

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What does enlightenment really mean to you?

For some, it can conjure up images of sitting in silence with monks in an ashram for days on end in prayer. For people like Paul and Russell Sturgess, however, the path to enlightenment means something much deeper, more realistic and illuminating at a soul level.

Paul and Russell explore progressive enlightenment by way of the Major Arcana of the Tarot this week on Spirit Gym. (Download this PDF handout and follow along with Paul and Russell as they review the Tarot!)

Explore Russell’s work at his website where you can book a free 15-minute session to learn more about working with him and take courses on the Cathar Code and join his Pathways to Mindfulness mentoring program. Check out his lectures on YouTube.

Paul will also be hosting an exclusive Q&A session with Russell Sturgess for Spirit Gym podcast members at a future date so sign up for your Spirit Gym podcast membership today!

Timestamps

3:08 Russell lives off-the-grid in a modern hesychasm (stillness).

9:59 “Enlightenment is about spiritual awareness.”

18:19 Do you want acquired happiness or innate happiness?

29:35 Grace: The fuel that opens doors and powers your abundance.

36:53 The Fool.

44:14 The most important symbol in the Tarot card deck.

52:28 Are you more awake when you’re sleeping?

57:05 The I am portal.

1:00:00 The Emperor and Empress.

1:08:07 The Magician (a spiritual billboard).

1:15:55 Programming.