Becoming Nobody: The Complete Screenplays is a comprehensive compilation of Richard Ledbetter's film blueprints. The book offers a vibrant collection of scripts and storyboards, providing insight into his creative process and storytelling techniques. It was published in June 2020.
In 'Be Love Now', Ram Dass shares his transformative experiences and teachings on the path of the heart, emphasizing the importance of unconditional love and spiritual awareness. The book is a culmination of his spiritual journey, influenced by his guru Neem Karoli Baba Maharaji, and offers practical insights into living a life of love and service.
In 'Polishing the Mirror', Ram Dass shares his essential teachings for living in the eternal present. The book combines perennial wisdom, humor, and teaching stories to guide readers in spiritual practices such as Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, and meditation. It offers insights into embracing life's natural flow and transforming through selfless service.
In 'Emotional Intelligence,' Daniel Goleman presents a compelling argument that emotional intelligence (EI) is crucial for success, happiness, and virtue. Drawing on research in psychology and neuroscience, Goleman explains how EI, which includes self-awareness, self-discipline, and empathy, shapes our destiny. The book details five key skills of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, managing emotions, motivation, recognizing emotions in others, and social skills. Goleman shows how these skills can be nurtured and strengthened throughout adulthood, benefiting our health, relationships, and work performance[2][3][4].
In this book, Michael Pollan delves into the history of psychedelic drugs, from their rise in the 1960s to their current resurgence in medical research. He combines historical and scientific analysis with personal narratives of his own experiences with psychedelics, such as LSD and psilocybin. The book explores how these substances are being used to treat conditions like depression, addiction, and anxiety, and discusses their potential to revolutionize our understanding of the human mind and consciousness. Pollan's work is a blend of science, memoir, and travel writing, offering a nuanced and engaging look at the therapeutic and spiritual benefits of psychedelics[1][2][4].
An intimate memoir chronicling Ram Dass's spiritual journey from the mind to the
Be Here Now is a seminal book on spirituality, yoga, and meditation written by Ram Dass. The book is divided into four sections: 'Journey', which details Ram Dass's transformation from a Harvard psychologist to a spiritual seeker; 'From Bindu to Ojas', a core section that includes spiritual themes and inspirational quotes; 'Cookbook for a Sacred Life', a manual for conscious living with practical advice on meditation, yoga, and diet; and 'Painted Cakes (Do Not Satisfy Hunger)', a list of recommended books for further spiritual exploration. The book emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, shedding ego and material attachments, and finding unity with the divine through unconditional love and mindfulness[2][4][5].
Becoming Nobody: The Key To Freedom And Happiness | This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Joovv, and Athletic Greens
Our higher and lower-self are always around, but who are we listening to most of the time? Who is having the conversation in our heads? Taking a deeper look at my level of awareness led me to study Buddhism in college and though I changed course to pursue a career in medicine, spiritual growth has always remained a passion for me. I think as humans we need a mass recognition that we are all one; we need to see that inside we’re all the same. Learning from others is a key part of the journey to greater awareness and there are so many teachers I’ve found throughout my life that have helped me do that. Today’s guest on The Doctor’s Farmacy is one of them.
Rameshwar Das has been navigating a spiritual path for 50 years. Ramesh met Ram Dass in 1968 and spent time with Neem Karoli Baba in India from 1970-72. He learned Vipassana meditation from Goenka in India. Ramesh has worked as an artist, photographer, environmentalist, and writer. He has collaborated on many projects with Ram Dass over the years, including the original Be Here Now, and the Love Serve Remember recordings, and is co-author with Ram Dass on three books, Be Love Now, Polishing the Mirror, and Being Ram Dass.
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Here are more of the details from our interview:
- The cultural influence of Ram Dass’ book Be Here Now (6:21)
- Ram Dass’ heart-opening introduction to Maharaji Neem Karoli Baba (9:33)
- Maharaji Neem Karoli Baba simple teachings to love and serve everybody, including yourself (15:05)
- Maharaji Neem Karoli Baba’s LSD trips, the surprising lack of effects from the drugs, and what it implies about the ego and the soul (21:33)
- Ram Dass’ personal journey and teachings around getting out of the ego (31:00)
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Becoming Nobody, the documentary about Ram Dass’ life, and the practices that sustained him (33:50)
- How Ram Dass approached life after his stroke, aging, and death (40:13)
- The infinite soul and impermanence of life (44:18)
- Developing a loving awareness of your higher self (56:41)
- Applying Ram Dass’ teaching and wisdom to today’s world (1:02:37)
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