Dr. Miles Neale on Gradual Path to Awakening

Sep 17, 2021

Dr. Miles Neale, a licensed psychotherapist and expert in contemplative psychotherapy, discusses his book, "Gradual Awakening." He dives into how our childhood mythology shapes our behavior and the importance of shadow work to confront our inner demons. Neale emphasizes the complexities of personal growth and the need for a new psychological framework, especially regarding trauma and the psychedelic renaissance. He advocates for a holistic understanding of yoga and mindfulness, urging listeners to embrace both their virtues and vices for true transformation.

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Binary Thinking Pitfalls

Superficial binary thinking (good vs. bad) is problematic, as seen in contemporary culture.
Embrace complexity and nuance for better navigation of reality.

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Avoiding Worsening Situations

Personal philosophies often focus on avoiding making things worse.
Simply not adding suffering to existing suffering can be profoundly helpful.

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Unconscious Limitations

Unconscious forces can restrict our conscious choices, impacting our ability to 'do no harm'.
These forces, rooted in childhood, operate beneath our awareness.

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Dr. Miles Neale is among the leading voices of the current generation of Buddhist teachers and is a forerunner in the emerging field of Contemplative Psychotherapy. He is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, an international speaker, and a faculty member of the Tibet House (US) and Weill Cornell Medical College.

In this episode, Miles and Eric discuss his book, Gradual Awakening: The Tibetan Buddhist Path of Becoming Fully Human

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In This Interview, Dr. Miles Neale and I Discuss Gradual Awakening and…

His book, Gradual Awakening: The Tibetan Buddhist Path of Becoming Fully Human
How a person’s mythology is held in the unconscious with the framework that was formed in childhood
Shadow work is diving deep into the unconscious or the inner child
The process of going from understanding our behavior to changing it
How processing emotions need to be included in behavior change
The importance of establishing a new framework in the complex inner work
Becoming fully human is complex and requires commitment
The gradual and direct paths to awakening experiences
How awakening requires a new framework within the psyche
The importance of understanding the complexities of psychedelics
The paradigm of the current wellness movement and materialism
How we can miss the power of many transformative techniques
Aligning ourselves with the greater good

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