Noah is an explorer of what is happening in his own experience. This started on the level of mind, and gradually opened to exploring what's going on in his body, and then from his soul. This journey has led him to meet, feel, heal, and let go of a tremendous amount of pain. Through this journey, a lot of wisdom and honesty has revealed itself. Noah now shares himself and his insights with others.
Books:
A Guide to The Present Moment
Una Guía para El Momento Presente (Spanish Edition)
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Summary and transcript of this interview.
Interview recorded September 7, 2019
YouTube Video Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump
00:04:05 - Growing Up in an Ashram and Following a Guru
00:08:11 - Personal Journey and Learning from Teachers
00:11:55 - Discovering Your Own Truth
00:15:17 - Rebellion and Self-Discovery
00:18:51 - Breaking Free from the Guru's Influence
00:22:49 - The Ease of Stopping Spiritual Practices
00:26:32 - The Disappearance of Everything
00:30:53 - The Illusion of Being Done and the Continual Process of Growth
00:34:50 - The Relationship Between Fear and Worthiness
00:38:32 - Reconnecting with Emotions
00:42:57 - The Journey of Emotion and Pain
00:46:37 - Unexpected Experiences with Past Lives
00:50:37 - Exploring Past Lives for Healing
00:54:32 - Beautiful and Horrible Past Life Experiences
00:59:15 - Coming to Earth for the Experience
01:03:05 - Choosing Our Parents: A Holistic Perspective
01:07:23 - Holding Both Knowledge and Experience
01:11:28 - Exploring Deep Layers of Suffering
01:15:28 - Past Lives and Spiritual Work
01:19:59 - The Nature of Personal Identity and Free Will
01:24:11 - Embracing and Discerning Emotions
01:28:03 - Intense Moments and Ice Cream Choices
01:31:50 - The Fluidity of Truth and Sharing Perspectives
01:35:39 - The Universe as a Teacher
01:39:37 - The Beauty of Perception
01:44:01 - Benefits and Limitations of Discipline
01:46:45 - Cause-Effect Relationship and Arbitrary Possibilities
01:50:20 - The Power and Uncertainty of Beliefs
01:54:00 - Opportunities to Follow Up
01:57:13 - Upcoming Interviews and Subscriptions