The Nonduality Podcast Nic Higham and Amy Ward - The Psychology of Seeking Wholeness - Nonduality
Jul 16, 2025
Join Nic Higham and Amy Ward, a nondual therapist dedicated to exploring the spirituality and psychology of seeking wholeness. They dive into the pervasive belief in separateness that fosters isolation, and the psychological tension of feeling incomplete. The conversation highlights the journey beyond seeking and the importance of embracing wholeness as our inherent state. By exploring self-consciousness and its effects, they encourage compassionate inquiry into our experiences, promoting self-acceptance and interconnectedness. Discover how nature guides our search for wholeness!
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Fear Stems from Perceived Separation
- Our sense of separateness causes insecurity and fear rooted in the belief that we are incomplete individuals.
- This fear drives us into a treadmill of seeking wholeness and fulfillment externally.
I Am-ness Generates Seeking and Resistance
- The fundamental consciousness, or "I am-ness," naturally creates states of inertia (Tamas) and activity (Rajas).
- This generates seeking and resistance, shaping our sense of being separate individuals.
Psychological Fear Drives Seeking
- Psychological dangers, such as fear of rejection, often outweigh physical dangers in our seeking behavior.
- Seeking fulfillment is an attempt to return to our original wholeness, though we remain trapped in desire.
