Ram Dass Here And Now Ep. 132 - The Roots of Suffering
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Aug 9, 2018 
Ram Dass, a spiritual teacher and author, delves into the roots of suffering, discussing perception, embracing change, spiritual awakening, love amidst suffering, and releasing past identities for liberation. He explores the transformative power of suffering and the importance of acceptance and self-examination in alleviating individual suffering.
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Withdrawal Becomes Aversion
- Ram Dass realized spiritual withdrawal can become aversion, which creates suffering when you push the world away.
- Re-entering the world revealed that closing off to suffering deadens the heart and hinders growth.
Cost Of Armoring The Heart
- Armoring the heart with rationalizations protects you but diminishes spiritual nourishment and presence.
- Thought-based veils cut off the living interchange that feeds the intuitive heart and compassion.
Suffering Is Built Into Form
- Manifestation into form requires polarity, so suffering is woven into the fabric of existence.
- Recognizing polarity lets you see suffering as part of an awe-inspiring lawful process.