Jed McKenna Nonduality Article Zero: Readme1st by Jed McKenna (Wisefool Press)
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Dec 4, 2023 Listeners dive into a thought-provoking exploration of maturity and self-discovery, challenging the notion that many remain perpetually juvenile. The discussion shifts to spiritual neoteny, urging a re-evaluation of personal growth journeys. Participants are invited to reflect on their own paths to enlightenment, likened to a caterpillar's metamorphosis. The conversation critiques the spiritual marketplace, emphasizing authentic understanding over mere philosophy. Self-reflection is framed as a vital tool for detaching from limiting beliefs, fostering true happiness.
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Humans as Spiritual Juveniles
- Humans are developmentally arrested as spiritual juveniles, stuck in a negative fear-based state.
- This "spiritual neoteny" means we carry childhood traits into physical adulthood without knowing it.
Segregated vs Integrated States
- Failing to complete a second stage of birth leaves humans in a childhood-like state.
- This segregated state is normal but not natural; true adulthood is integrated but rare.
Illusion Governing Spiritual Seeking
- The spiritual marketplace is a vast system that traps seekers in endless cycles without true progress.
- This system is governed by Maya, the illusion that confines us, though neither it nor we truly exist.