Ram Dass Here And Now Ep. 162 - The Transition from Somebody to Nobody
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May 8, 2020 
Ram Dass, a renowned spiritual teacher and author of 'Be Here Now,' shares profound insights from a 1989 retreat. He delves into the journey from a self-focused identity to a more expansive sense of being, emphasizing vulnerability and authentic connections. Listeners explore themes of compassion, navigating doubt versus faith, and embracing imperfections on the spiritual path. Ram Dass encourages embracing 'nobodiness' as a pathway to self-discovery, highlighting the balance between effort and trust in personal growth.
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Strength in Becoming Nobody
- Becoming "nobody" feels vulnerable initially because it dissolves our solid persona of "somebody."
- Ram Dass found not being "somebody" is actually a strength, allowing openness and less self-reference.
Handle Dark Sides with Presence
- Divest emotional power from your dark and light sides by cultivating a spacious presence behind them.
- Allow these parts to swirl like natural processes instead of confronting or forgiving them at the level of ego.
Master Right Effort Timing
- Practice "right effort" balancing effort and non-effort with timing and sensitivity.
- Effort flows naturally when the timing is right, like falling off a log, without forcing change.
