Ram Dass Here And Now Ep. 144 – Accepting How It Is
Apr 25, 2019
Ram Dass, spiritual teacher and author, discusses accepting life as it is in this podcast. Topics include cultivating spaciousness and trust, sitting comfortably with life experiences, connecting with inner truth, and the importance of letting go of judgment and fear to understand one's dharma.
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Abortion and Karma
- Consider the karmic predicament of those involved in an abortion, not just the psychological.
- Attachment to birth and death prevents us from clearly seeing a greater design.
Quieting the Mind
- Quiet the mind to avoid manipulating the universe for selfish desires.
- Accept existential moments like unplanned pregnancies with openness.
Justifying War
- War is rarely justifiable, even dharmic war.
- The loss of statesmanship and diplomacy prevents dialogue and fuels conflict.