Changeable Podcast

EP362: What’s wrong with right now?: If you don’t think about it

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Jul 14, 2025
Dive into the transformative concepts of pure present-moment awareness and discover how our thoughts can distract from genuine experience. The discussion reveals insights about uncaused joy and how it connects to truth and freedom in our lives. Additionally, get ready for an exciting summer book club featuring explorations of these themes, with engaging participation from the author’s wife to deepen the dialogues. It's an invitation to uncover the essence of being and join a community of seekers!
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INSIGHT

Subtle Livingness Is Uncaused Joy

  • Awareness that exists before thought is the essence of livingness itself.
  • Recognizing this subtle awareness leads to uncaused joy beyond mental activity.
INSIGHT

Pure Intelligence vs. Thought

  • Pure intelligence registers everything effortlessly without personal control.
  • Thought overlays this registering, but is separate from the direct experience of awareness.
ADVICE

Notice Thoughts Without Attachment

  • Recognize thoughts as mere thoughts without attaching to their content.
  • See that true understanding cannot be found through the mind's concepts or stories.
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