Connected with Jen and Shannon Lose Yourself (and Find What It Means to Be Fully Human) with Bruce Alderman
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Sep 1, 2025 Bruce Alderman, an integral psychologist and consciousness studies professor, shares his personal journey of rediscovery. He highlights the power of storytelling as a transformative tool that connects us to our experiences and the world. The conversation dives into the importance of deep listening and noticing our surroundings, as well as the role of nature in fostering presence and awe. Bruce explores how recognizing and challenging our conditioning can aid in embracing a fuller self-identity, ultimately inviting more joy and connection into our lives.
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Mountain Rescue From Despair
- Bruce describes being noticed by a friend's mother during a dark high-school period and being sent to her grandfather's mountain cabin.
- The silence and nature there helped him feel a radiant presence and begin a long search for healing.
Silence Reveals Possibility
- In silence in nature Bruce felt his contracted heart and mind as a knot and recognized he was not embodying the radiant presence around him.
- That recognition (seeing the possibility) became the seed for sustained spiritual and psychological exploration.
Use Mirror Gaze To Reclaim Presence
- Sit and look at your face in the mirror until you can sense a kindling of presence or soul returning.
- Use this practice to test whether your inner light is present and to begin contacting yourself again.
