The Witness Within #50 Altering States
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Mar 13, 2021 Explore how various substances and environments can shift our consciousness. Musa emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and recognizing our current state of being. Learn the transformative power of love and how Sufism guides us from worldly illusions to higher states. Fasting during Ramadan is highlighted as a time for inner reflection, while groundedness is essential in facing challenges. The journey of self-examination is explored, alongside the inner struggle for holiness, encouraging listeners to embrace their true reality and seek divine love.
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Environment Alters Consciousness
- External elements and environments alter consciousness without ingestion, like woods vs. a city street.
- Recognize how surroundings shift perception to better know your current state.
People Live In Shifting States
- Sufism frames human experience as changing states of being across time.
- You must ask yourself which state you occupy to understand your perception and actions.
Teachers Model States For Students
- A teacher or sheikh reveals spiritual states by embodying them in the student's presence.
- Repeated exposure to that state makes it enter your consciousness and become familiar.