Do Explain with Christofer Lövgren #58 - No-Cactus Spirituality, with Sasha Chapin
Jul 15, 2025
Sasha Chapin, a California-based writer, meditator, and coach, dives into the complexities of living a spiritually aware life rooted in reality. He shares his journey from chasing childhood dreams to uncovering deeper emotional truths. Discussions include the delicate balance between awakening and healing, the challenges of forging authentic connections, and how traditional masculinity intersects with spirituality. Sasha emphasizes the importance of discernment in relationships and the transformative power of vulnerability, offering insights for anyone on their spiritual path.
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Sasha's Spiritual Awakening Journey
- Sasha Chapin started as a skeptic meditation student and atheist before awakening through emotional healing and meditation.
- His spiritual journey reignited after reading Exist Kink and having profound emotional processing experiences.
Intertwining Awakening and Healing
- Awakening and emotional healing paths are intimately connected through opening to present reality fully.
- Both meditation and emotional processing teach facing what we usually avoid to reduce suffering and increase integration.
Sensitivity to Others' States
- Spiritual growth increases awareness and sensitivity to others' emotional contraction.
- This increased sensitivity can become a source of sorrow if we are uncomfortable with others' presence and their states.
