Ram Dass Here And Now Ep. 123 - Fear and the Journey of Awakening
Jan 25, 2018
Ram Dass delves into encountering fear on the spiritual journey, embracing trust in the universe, honoring fear as a guide, and transcending self-definitions. He reflects on assisting a dying woman, exploring life stages, and urging listeners to embrace the unknown.
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Fear Marks Where Your Path Shifts
- Fear at the edge of awakening signals something important about your current Dharma.
- Honor the fear instead of overriding it and investigate what it reveals.
Vivekananda’s Honest Letter About Drift
- Ram Dass reads a candid letter from Swami Vivekananda describing drifting toward Nirvana and losing ambition.
- The letter shows how great accomplishments can arise from drives later seen as superimposed on true nature.
Acting From Collective Rather Than Personal Motives
- Realized beings act from collective karma rather than self-interest and are extremely effective.
- Their actions arise from what the situation requires, not from personal desire.