Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher Wallis Attuning to Fundamental Consciousness with Judith Blackstone
Jun 13, 2025
Judith Blackstone, a seasoned teacher of the Realization Process, delves into the subtleties of nondual awareness and its transformative effects. She shares her journey from professional dancer to healer, revealing how an injury prompted a deep exploration of consciousness. The discussion uncovers the intricate relationship between individuality and universal connection, emphasizing the importance of embodying awareness in the body. Judith also highlights love as a foundational emotion and addresses how spiritual bypassing can hinder growth, offering a nuanced view of self and existence.
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Injury Sparked Spiritual Path
- Judith Blackstone's spiritual path began after a back injury ended her dancing career.
- She discovered subtle energetic movements through surrendering her body to the floor, sparking curiosity about subtle self-attunement.
Unity of Atma and Brahman
- Judith sees Atma and Brahman as identical from the start, rejecting staged awakening concepts.
- She experiences non-dual awareness as deeply personal with a clear sense of "I am" rather than loss of self.
Distinguishing Self Concepts
- The "self" that dissolves is the conceptual self, not the fundamental sense of "I am."
- One can dislike or reflect on experience while still retaining personal existence as fundamental consciousness.