Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Not seeing your face as a first step to enlightenment? (with Richard Lang)
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Mar 15, 2023 Richard Lang, a teacher of The Headless Way and psychotherapist, discusses the concept of self beyond physical identity. He explores the idea of being 'headless' as a means to awaken to one's true, boundless self. The conversation delves into self-perception vs. genuine experience, the impact of societal labels on identity, and the nature of consciousness. Lang encourages listeners to reflect on their inner essence and interconnectedness, prompting a journey of self-discovery and understanding that transcends traditional mindfulness practices.
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Headless Perception
- You are not what you look like; from a distance you appear as a person, but up close, that disappears.
- Your true self is at the center of your experience, where you don't see your face.
Growing Up and the Mirror
- As babies, we are pre-verbal and haven't learned our societal image.
- Growing up involves internalizing the image of ourselves as seen by others, like putting on a mask.
The Headless Experiment
- Test the hypothesis that you are not what you appear to be.
- Notice how many eyes you're looking out of; the field of view fades out, floating in boundless awareness.
