Lux Occult

77. The Fixed Gaze w/ Aidan Wachter

Mar 1, 2024
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Aidan Wachter
Aidan Wachter, an acclaimed author known for his works on magic and resilience, shares insights on navigating anxiety through somatic practices. He discusses the importance of aligning attention with intention and the transformative impact of personal experiences. Aidan reflects on his time away from the public eye and hints at an exciting new project. The conversation also touches on community engagement and the complexities of social media, emphasizing the value of connection in spiritual practices.
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INSIGHT

Objectivity Is An Illusion

  • Objectivity is an illusion filtered through personal neurology and context is everything.
  • Recognizing context dependency frees us to see multiple, subjective truths rather than one objective one.
INSIGHT

Fear Fuels Social Media Engagement

  • Social media algorithms prioritize fear and anger to maximize engagement and ad revenue.
  • These emotional triggers exploit trauma responses like fight, flight, or freeze culturally and individually.
ADVICE

Use Somatic Work to Manage Anxiety

  • Practice somatic and polyvagal exercises to calm the autonomic nervous system and ease anxiety.
  • Use bodily awareness techniques as talking alone can't settle deep nervous responses.
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