In this book, James P. Carse distinguishes between finite and infinite games. Finite games are instrumental activities with clear rules, boundaries, and winners, such as sports, politics, and wars. Infinite games, on the other hand, are authentic interactions that aim to continue the play, changing rules and boundaries as needed. Carse explores how these concepts apply to various aspects of life, including culture, religion, sexuality, and self-discovery. He argues that finite games offer wealth, status, and power, while infinite games provide something more subtle and grander, such as true freedom and endless possibility. The book offers insights into how approaching life as either a finite or infinite game affects one's choices, satisfaction, and success[2][4][5].
In 'The End of Your World', Adyashanti explores the 'I got it/I lost it' phenomenon, where individuals experience fluctuations between 'nonabiding' awakening and the ultimate state of 'abiding' enlightenment. He discusses various pitfalls, such as the trap of meaninglessness, the ego's co-opting of realization, the illusion of superiority, and the danger of becoming 'drunk on emptiness'. The book offers practical advice and honest insights into maintaining an awakened state and navigating the complexities of spiritual life in a practical, everyday context.
The benefits of meditation as a means to improve your mental health and physical health are all well known. So, have you ever thought about what could happen to our world if everyone devoted a few minutes each day to meditation?
Tom Cronin describes how deeply meditation could change how humans relate to the world, all of its many problems and each other this week on this FULL-LENGTH episode of Spirit Gym.
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Timestamps
2:36 From the world of finance and trading floors to meditation.
6:05 A crisis moment.
18:22 What is your passion and purpose?
22:48 Where does your Ojas reside?
31:05 Does each soul have its own genius?
44:46 A beautiful, important word that is missing on our planet right now.
49:35 Is there too much inquiry or enquiry in the world?
59:07 What is science?
1:09:09 What would life look like on an enlightened planet?
1:23:57 “My whole process of teaching meditation is to transcend thought.”
1:38:57 Imagine what the world would look like if 7 billion people meditated every day…
1:42:21 The AI conundrum.
Resources
Deep Calm: A Practical Guide to Stop Anxiety and Panic by Tom Cronin
The Portal: How Meditation Can Save the World by Tom Cronin and Jacqui Fifer
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