Best-selling author Elizabeth Lesser and Omega Institute co-founder discuss the power of connection, intuitive voices of women, and listening to the divine voice within us all. They explore spirituality, finding inner strength during despair, the impact of the Me Too movement on women, working with 911 first responders, embracing change, and mystical experiences.
Embracing complexity and finding small truths along the way can lead to personal growth.
Focusing on doing good and connecting with others can create positive change in society.
Deep dives
Elizabeth Lesser's Message: Honor Complexity and Find Small Truths in Life
In this podcast episode, Elizabeth Lesser, best-selling author and co-founder of the Omega Institute, discusses the importance of embracing complexity in life and finding small truths and surprises along the way. She shares her personal experiences with grief and loss, emphasizing the need to approach the dark aspects of life with grace and care. Lesser highlights the significance of focusing on the good we can do rather than expecting others to do good for us. She also explores the power of connection, the voices of women, and the satisfaction that comes from contributing beyond ourselves.
Elizabeth Lesser's Spiritual Journey: Seeking Answers and Finding Wisdom
Elizabeth Lesser recounts her childhood experiences and how her curiosity about spirituality was sparked at a young age. Growing up in a family where religion was viewed as unintelligent, Lesser sought answers to life's big questions independently. She delves into her exploration of various spiritual and religious texts, sharing how her interest in Eastern spiritual traditions, such as Sufism, deepened during her college years. Lesser also discusses the influence of her Sufi teacher and their holistic approach to self-development and learning.
The Creation and Evolution of the Omega Institute
Elizabeth Lesser narrates the story of the Omega Institute, a not-for-profit center for self-development and learning in New York. She explains how a group of like-minded individuals, including herself, started the institute as a place for people to share knowledge and grow together. Initially small, the Omega Institute grew over time, attracting renowned teachers and offering workshops and retreats on a wide range of topics. Lesser highlights the evolving trends in the wellness community, with an increasing focus on personal growth and making a positive impact on the world.
Embracing Change and the Power of Love
A key lesson shared by Elizabeth Lesser is the importance of embracing change and letting go of resistance. She emphasizes the transformative power of acceptance and going with the flow of life, rather than constantly fighting against it. Lesser encourages love as the driving force to connect with others and create positive change. She shares wisdom from the 911 firefighter PTSD classes, where vulnerability and tenderness were keys to healing. Lesser concludes with her vision for a society that transcends otherizing and recognizes our shared humanity.
Do you long to carve out the power of your true essence? Joining Sarah Grynberg is best-selling author and Omega Institute co-founder, Elizabeth Lesser. In this heartfelt conversation, they discuss the power of connection; the virtues that make us uniquely human; the intuitive voices of women and the self-satisfaction that comes by paying it forward to others. If you are ready to connect with your soul's inner beauty and embrace it to the world, then this thoughtful episode and Elizabeth's graceful spirit will not only highlight the hidden gifts that emerge from our interpersonal relationships but will also help us take notice of and listen to: the divine voice that lays within us all.