Spirit Gym with Paul Chek

EP 330 — Tom Cronin: Life — A Spiritual Approach

Jan 28, 2025
Tom Cronin, founder of The Stillness Project and author of "The Portal," shares insights on the transformative power of meditation. He discusses his transition from a chaotic life in finance to embracing spiritual practices. Tom emphasizes the importance of individual passions, collective consciousness, and understanding personal mythology. The conversation also touches on the tension between science and spirituality, the pitfalls of excessive intellectualism, and the vision of a more enlightened planet. Insights about the benefits of community and the role of love in navigating modern challenges are also explored.
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ANECDOTE

Tom's Journey

  • Tom Cronin's life is in three phases: farm life, finance, and meditation.
  • His finance career led to a breakdown, where meditation became transformative.
INSIGHT

Life's Purpose

  • Life's purpose is to discover a spiritual reality, though we get sidetracked.
  • The universe uses pain and suffering to redirect us back to our spiritual path.
INSIGHT

Crisis and Hope

  • Humanity might face a crisis, but the growth of spiritual practices offers hope.
  • Technological advancements bring potential destruction, leading to a turbulent phase.
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