149 - Nic and Paul - Life Has Chosen This Moment | Nonduality
Sep 18, 2024
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Nic Higham, a nondual therapist and author, joins co-presenter Paul Dobson to explore the essence of nonduality. They dive deep into the significance of accepting reality as it is, stressing that true freedom lies in aligning with the present moment. The duo also highlights the importance of embracing emotions like sadness, viewing them as integral to our human experience. They discuss self-love, forgiveness, and interconnectedness, encouraging listeners to engage fully with life's invitations, both joyful and sorrowful, for genuine spiritual growth.
Accepting the present moment as it is provides clarity and emotional freedom by alleviating unnecessary suffering from resisting reality.
Viewing emotions like sadness as integral aspects of self encourages deeper engagement and nurturing self-love, fostering greater self-awareness.
Deep dives
Embracing Reality's Is-ness
Accepting the current moment as it is offers a path to clarity and freedom. Aligning with what is happening, rather than resisting it, facilitates a deeper understanding that the present cannot be any different than it is. The act of realizing that the moment is as it should be releases unnecessary suffering, which stems from the belief that it should be different. This acknowledgment allows individuals to experience emotions, such as sadness, without layering on additional narratives that complicate their emotional response.
Redefining Experience and Identity
The notion that individuals are not separate from their emotions reshapes the perception of experiences like sadness. Instead of viewing sadness as an adversary, framing it as part of one's own energy invites a more profound engagement with it. By investigating the texture and quality of this emotion without preconceived judgments, a person can connect to the essence of their experience beyond intellectual conclusions. This approach acknowledges that emotions are manifestations of one's true self, reaffirming the idea that 'you are what you feel'.
Invitation to Intimacy with Emotion
Reality invites exploration of feelings as expressions of existence, moving beyond judgment to embrace what arises. Each emotion, including sadness, is portrayed as a guest worthy of reception, encouraging individuals to investigate its nature rather than resist it. Engaging with emotions gently and without an agenda fosters intimacy and understanding, leading to greater self-awareness. By allowing emotions to simply exist without the need to alter or transform them, one can appreciate their inherent significance in the human experience.
The Transformative Power of Love
Loving oneself and all aspects of experience, including challenging emotions, fosters a nurturing relationship with reality. Acknowledging emotions with compassion rather than aversion can alleviate the intensity of feelings such as sadness, transforming them into opportunities for deeper connection. This form of self-love acts as a healing force that eases resistance and invites a more profound exploration of experiences as integral to one's being. Ultimately, this practice of unconditional love cultivates genuine freedom by recognizing the interconnectedness of all experiences as manifestations of the divine.
In this enlightening yet accessible podcast, co-presenter Paul Dobson and author and nondual therapist Nic Higham explore the truth of #Nonduality. Join Paul and Nic’s real-time exploration of life beyond the illusion of separateness. They ask: ‘Who am I? What is the nature of our experience? What is self-inquiry? What is meditation?’ Inquire into the present moment and drop your false ideas. Music by Scott Buckley - https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/
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