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Rupert Spira Podcast

Episode 68: Nikki Walton

Apr 3, 2024
Rupert Spira chats with Nikki Walton about the purpose of being, the essence of prayer, and the difference between 'I am' as a thought and experience. They delve into returning to our essence, overcoming overwhelm, and the perpetual pull towards sadness despite the presence of freedom.
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  • Realizing only God exists from individual perspectives, 'I Am' is a trace of the infinite within finite minds.
  • Prayer acts as a connection to the essence of being, allowing navigation between individuality and oneness.

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Understanding the Purpose of Individual Existence

The podcast delves into the purpose of individual existence, highlighting that from individual perspectives, the purpose is to realize that ultimately only God exists. The idea is that individuals are illusory appearances of the infinite self-aware being, with each person embodying the knowledge 'I am,' considered a trace of the infinite within finite minds.

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