Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Enlightenment and Sex Work (with Aella)
Dec 2, 2020
Aella, a sex worker and researcher famed for her exploration of consciousness, shares her riveting experiences with enlightenment and psychedelics. She discusses her challenging journey from a strict religious upbringing to self-discovery in sex work. Aella highlights the nuances of enlightenment, diving deep into how personal perceptions shape our reality. The conversation also explores the art of asking profound questions and her unique approach to social media, all while navigating the complexities of intimacy and empowerment in the digital age.
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Aella's Unusual Experiences
- Aella experienced intense waves of pleasure and pain, memory loss, and inability to speak during meditation.
- These episodes, triggered by meditation or thinking, cured her anxiety for weeks.
Diverse Enlightenment Experiences
- Aella's enlightenment interviews revealed a wide variation in experiences and paths.
- Some described skill-based abilities, others paradoxical thinking or traditional practices.
Social Construction of Reality
- Aella believes our understanding of reality is socially constructed, impacting enlightenment experiences.
- Structured meditation practices can shape experiences, while less structured paths lead to more varied results.