138 - Nic Higham and Paul Dobson - Leaning into What’s Present | Nonduality
Dec 15, 2023
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Nic Higham, author and nondual therapist, joins co-presenter Paul Dobson in an enlightening podcast exploring the truth of #Nonduality. Topics include embracing painful emotions, seeking pleasure and the illusion of fulfillment, interpreting intense sensations, and letting go of the life we planned.
Admitting and embracing painful emotions allows for deeper understanding and connection with oneself and reality.
Hope can reinforce the belief in separation; true fulfillment lies in recognizing the wholeness already present.
Deep dives
Admitting and Embracing Pain
Admitting and embracing painful emotions rather than avoiding or suppressing them allows for a deeper understanding and connection with oneself and reality. By seeing emotions as sacred and profound experiences, we can discover the gifts and messages they bring. When we lean into our experiences without judgment or resistance, we align with truth and find relaxation and insight.
The Illusion of Hope
Hope, while often viewed as positive, can reinforce the belief in separation and create a gap between our present experience and desired outcomes. True fulfillment lies in recognizing the wholeness that is already present, unburdened by hopes and desires. By letting go of what we want and accepting what is, we open ourselves up to the infinite potential and possibilities of life.
The Importance of Admitting and Observing Experience
Admitting and observing our experiences without judgment or avoidance allows us to discover the truth and deeper understanding. Through curiosity and willingness, we can explore the sensations and emotions that arise, unraveling their complexities and recognizing their transient nature. Embracing our experiences as part of the whole, we find relaxation, insight, and realization that reality is constantly transforming.
The Alchemy of Pain and the Flow of Reality
Pain and suffering can be transformative when approached with openness and acceptance. By admitting, feeling, and exploring difficult emotions, we reveal their underlying nature and dissolve their power over us. As we recognize the inclusion and neutrality of our experiences, we align with the flow of reality and find relief from the self-imposed battles and limitations. This process of embracing and integrating pain leads to the realization of the interconnectedness and sacredness of all experience.
In this enlightening yet accessible podcast, co-presenter Paul Dobson and author and nondual therapist Nic Higham explore the truth of #Nonduality. Join Paul and Nic’s real-time exploration of life beyond the illusion of separateness. They ask: ‘Who am I? What is the nature of our experience? What is self-inquiry? What is meditation?’ Inquire into the present moment and drop your false ideas.
Music by Scott Buckley - https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/
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