#34 - Reflections On The Spiritual Journey (w/ Chris Elamri & Ryan Pouwells)
Nov 6, 2023
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Guests Chris Elamri and Ryan Pouwells reflect on their spiritual journey and discuss topics such as embracing pain and love, the gentle unfolding of spiritual growth, the power of group dynamics, the transformative power of being present, and the integration of spirituality into various aspects of life.
Discovering one's true nature and integrating it into daily life leads to a more fulfilling existence.
The Diamond Approach facilitates deep self-knowledge by going beyond theories and uncovering false beliefs and conditioning.
Integrating spiritual insights into practical everyday life requires courage, presence, and embracing one's humanness in the world.
Deep dives
The process of self-discovery and integrating true nature
The speaker discusses the journey of discovering one's true nature and integrating it into daily life. They emphasize the qualities such as peace, love, strength, and intelligence that can be discovered within oneself and how it can make life more fulfilling. They describe the process as a dance with different aspects of the mind and a contrast between what is real and what is conditioned. The speaker highlights the transformative nature of the process and the importance of embracing one's true nature.
The power of the Diamond Approach in self-exploration
The speaker explores the impact of the Diamond Approach in getting to know oneself on a deep level. They discuss how the approach goes beyond theories or mental models and delves into the process of uncovering falsehood, childhood conditioning, and limiting beliefs. The speaker describes the gradual uncovering and softening of structures within oneself, leading to a greater sense of authenticity and realness. They highlight the role of stillness and gracefulness in the transformative process and the value of working in groups to witness and support each other's exploration.
Applying spiritual insights in practical everyday life
The speaker addresses the integration of spiritual insights into practical everyday life, particularly in the context of business and entrepreneurship. They highlight the courage required to inquire deeply and let go of limiting beliefs in professional settings. The speaker discusses the importance of presence and tapping into essential qualities to enhance productivity and efficiency. They also touch on the challenges of balancing spiritual exploration with career pursuits and finding the playful element in embracing one's humanness in the world.
The Power of Group Inquiry
The podcast discusses the transformative power of group inquiry sessions, where participants delve deep into their inner experience and uncover unconscious patterns. The speaker emphasizes the impact of seeing how early object relations and judgments can be projected onto the group, leading to a distorted perception of reality. By recognizing these projections, participants break free from the spell and awaken to the truth, realizing how these patterns extend beyond the group and into various aspects of their lives.
The Supportive Presence of the Group
The podcast explores how the supportive presence of the group allows participants to access deeper levels of self-inquiry. The speaker shares the experience of raising their hand to inquire, initially driven by mental ideas, but finding that the presence of the group brings out a truer and more relevant expression. This supportive space provides the necessary environment to explore and go beyond surface-level reflections, enabling participants to uncover profound insights. The speaker also remarks on the magnetic pull toward nurturing and supportive environments, where the field created by the group deepens their experience of presence.
Chris, Ryan and I jumped on a late night call to reflect on our "spiritual" journey to date. These reflections come from personal experience and insights so take whatever you hear with a grain of salt (we are not teachers or guides, but simply individuals going through our own unfoldment).
Cheers and happy listening! :-)
Your friend,
/tej
P.S. We also mentioned 'Diamond Approach' throughout this free-flowing conversation. If you'd like to learn more about what DA is all about (directly from the teachers), you can go here:
