Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Glimpses of enlightenment through nondual meditation (with Michael Taft and Jeremy Stevenson)
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Jul 19, 2023 Join Michael Taft, a nondual meditation teacher and author, alongside clinical psychologist Jeremy Stevenson, as they explore the nuances of nondual meditation. They discuss its differences from traditional practices and the potential for glimpses of enlightenment. The conversation dives into common challenges faced by practitioners, the nature of suffering and fulfillment, and the accessibility of nondual awareness in daily life. Discover how personal journeys through meditation can transform mental health and enhance overall well-being.
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Taft's Journey to Meditation
- Michael Taft's anxiety in high school led him to explore meditation.
- He found relief through meditations in books about astral projection.
Meditation Approaches
- Meditation can be categorized as sudden/gradual or effortful/effortless.
- These approaches differ on whether they aim to reveal something pre-existing or achieve a new state.
Sudden Enlightenment
- Instantaneous non-dual enlightenment is rare, like "one in a billion".
- Non-dual awareness is fundamental to our being, enabling such awakenings.