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Caffeine for the Soul with Michael Neill

Are You Enlightened?

Aug 28, 2023
Explore the concept of enlightenment and how every human being is already enlightened but unaware. Reflect on personal experiences and observe others who don't realize their own enlightenment. Discover the light within and recognize the inner light in yourself and others.
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Quick takeaways

  • Enlightenment is the realization that every human being is made of light and inherently enlightened, despite excessive thinking and self-doubt.
  • By acknowledging the inherent enlightenment within ourselves and others, we can shift our perspectives and approach life with interconnectedness and understanding.

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Recognizing Our True Nature as Enlightened Beings

During a trip to London, the speaker shares their experience of being in a state of flow where everything felt light, alive, and connected. They spoke with a friend who pointed out that being enlightened simply means being filled with the light of the world, and that every human being is enlightened but may not have realized it due to excessive thinking. This realization opened the speaker's perspective, making them consider the possibility that they and everyone else are made of light and inherently enlightened. By acknowledging our true nature as enlightened beings, we can shift our focus away from self-doubt and anxieties and embrace the light within ourselves and others.

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