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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Embodied Awakening

Embodied awakening involves uncovering a subtle, undivided consciousness.
This fundamental consciousness pervades our body and environment, creating oneness.

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Accessibility of Fundamental Consciousness

Fundamental consciousness, often seen as esoteric, is accessible to everyone.
It's more about finding the right doorway or teacher than individual capability.

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Embodiment and Trauma

Embodying fundamental consciousness requires addressing constricted parts of ourselves.
Psychological pain and trauma block these areas from opening to this consciousness.

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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/
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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.

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Loch Kelly Bio
Loch is the creator of the Mindful Glimpses app, and an award-winning author, psychotherapist, and nondual 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/...