Effortless Mindfulness with Loch Kelly

Embodied Awakening with Judith Blackstone

Oct 25, 2023

Judith Blackstone, author of 'The Fulness of the Ground: A Guide to Embodied Awakening,' joins Loch for a profound exploration of consciousness, healing, and awakening. They discuss fundamental consciousness, trauma-sensitive approaches, and the journey from initial awakening to continuous unfolding. They also delve into non-duality teachings, the concept of no self, and uncovering the ground of existence. The importance of acceptance, accessing stillness, and treating all parts of ourselves with respect are also highlighted.

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Judith Blackstone

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Embodied awakening involves uncovering undivided consciousness within ourselves, allowing us to both embody fundamental consciousness and transcend our individual embodiment, experiencing oneness with others and our surroundings.

Shen Tang teachings emphasize the importance of uncovering and embracing our own existence, reclaiming constricted parts of ourselves, and recognizing the healing power of fully embodying fundamental consciousness, while Rang Tang teachings focus on clear, immediate perception of the changing flux of life, often neglecting the individual's existence altogether.

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Embodied Awakening: Uncovering Undivided Consciousness

Embodied awakening involves uncovering undivided consciousness within ourselves. It is the experience of fundamental consciousness, a subtle and undivided awareness that pervades our entire body and our environment. This awakening allows us to both embody fundamental consciousness and transcend our individual embodiment, experiencing oneness with others and our surroundings. The journey towards embodied awakening requires a sensitivity and an openness to the possibility of this deeper state of consciousness. It is accessible to everyday people and can bring clarity, relief, and a sense of rightness to our lives.

Introduction

2min

Uncovering Subtle Consciousness and Connecting with Others

9min

Exploring the Two Types of Non-Duality in Tibetan Buddhism

4min

Exploring the Concept of No Self, Centralistness, and Union of Awareness and Appearance

2min

Exploring Non Duality and The Ground of Being

3min

Finding Ease through Acceptance and Accessing Stillness

2min

Awakening to Consciousness Within the Body

8min

The Importance of Treating All Parts of Ourselves with Respect

20min

In this insightful conversation, Judith Blackstone, author of "The Fulness of the Ground: A Guide to Embodied Awakening," joins Loch in a profound exploration of consciousness, healing and awakening. They delve into the essence of fundamental consciousness and its interconnectedness with our daily life. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of honoring our psychological history and traumas, and sharing how these direct nondual practices can be an effective trauma-sensitive approach. They also discuss the journey from initial awakening to continuous unfolding in the spiritual path.

[42:12] At the end of the episode, Loch shares a Mindful Glimpse practice, where we do a nondual body scan by being aware of our body directly from within and all around.

You can now explore all of Loch Kelly's practices and teachings on the new Mindful Glimpses app, found at https://lochkelly.org/mindful-glimpses. This innovative meditation and wellness app offers daily micro-meditations, step by step programs, and simple-yet-advanced tools for awakening.

Judith Blackstone is a prominent figure in nondual realization and spiritual psychotherapy. She holds a Master's in Transpersonal Psychology and a Ph.D. in Psychology, Eastern Religion, and Embodiment. With over 35 years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist, her expertise is expansive. Judith's teachings draw from various traditions, including Hinduism, Zen Buddhism, and Tibetan Buddhism. See her recent book, "The Fullness of the Ground: A Guide to Embodied Awakening" https://realizationprocess.org/

Loch Kelly is the creator of the Mindful Glimpses app, award winning author, psychotherapist, and nondual meditation teacher known for his unique practical methods that support awakening as the next natural stage of human development. Backed by modern neuroscience and psychology, Loch introduces Effortless Mindfulness, an ancient form of nondual meditation that allows immediate access to our embodied awake nature which arises as calm, clarity, and compassion.

Connect with Loch:

Mobile App: https://lochkelly.org/mindful-glimpses
Website: https://lochkelly.org/
Podcast: https://lochkelly.org/podcast
Donate: https://lochkelly.org/donate

You can now explore all of Loch Kelly's practices and teachings on the new Mindful Glimpses app, found at https://lochkelly.org/mindful-glimpses. This innovative meditation and wellness app offers daily micro-meditations, step-by-step programs, and simple-yet-advanced tools for awakening.

Loch Kelly Bio

Loch is the creator of the Mindful Glimpses app, and an award-winning author, psychotherapist, and non-dual meditation teacher. He is also known for his unique practical methods that support awakening as the next natural stage of human development. Backed by modern neuroscience and psychology, Loch introduces Effortless Mindfulness, which combines an ancient form of nondual meditation and IFS psychology that allows immediate access to our embodied awake nature which arises as our calm, clear, and compassionate healing capacity.

Connect with Loch:

Mobile App: https://lochkelly.org/mindful-glimpses
Website: https://lochkelly.org/
Donate: https://lochkelly.org/donate
Podcast: https://lochkelly.org/podcast