The Etan Ilfeld Podcast Russell Brand on Democracy and Spirituality
Jan 17, 2025
Russell Brand, a British comedian, author, and activist, dives deep into spirituality and social change. He shares his transformative journey through Kundalini yoga and meditation, emphasizing mindfulness as a path to personal growth. Brand critiques societal structures, advocating for a radical social revolution rooted in equality and community empowerment. He discusses the complexities of activism and philanthropy while exploring the relationship between consciousness and ecological responsibility, calling for a collective shift in perspective to foster true happiness.
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Daily Amends
- Russell Brand tells a story about apologizing to a staff member after rudely ignoring them.
- He reflects on his daily practice of making amends for his wrongdoings.
Morning Prayer
- Start each day with gratitude, praying for courage, healing, signs, and alignment with a higher power.
- Focus on making a positive impact on others in every interaction.
Reincarnation and Self
- Russell Brand discusses the plausibility of reincarnation and the nature of self.
- He suggests that personality is a construct, while the awareness behind it seems absolute.
