Changeable Podcast

I want to invite you to join me for a brand new 4-week course called No-Self Realization: A Thorough Search in Direct Experience for the Separate Self.  What exactly are we referring to when we say “I”? What exactly does that pronoun point to? Is there an entity there, separate from life? Where? As Adyashanti says, The post Special Announcement: Join me for a new course: No-Self Realization: A Thorough Search in Direct Experience for the Separate Self appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

What if trust and wisdom are just constructs we cling to? The podcast dives into how doubt and anxiety shape our rituals and behaviors, proposing that enhancing trust in wisdom could ease compulsive actions. It challenges listeners to unravel the illusion of individuality, urging a deeper understanding of our shared reality. The conversation encourages a search for the true essence of self, inviting participants to question what it truly means to trust and possess wisdom in an interconnected existence.

Morning anxiety is explored as a unique blend of physical sensations and thoughts. The host shares how these intense feelings can be reframed into heightened awareness. An enjoyable morning energy acts as a gateway to self-discovery, inviting listeners to dive into their true essence. They also promote a transformative silent retreat in Gatlinburg, emphasizing the power of prolonged silence to connect with one's unchanging nature. This nurturing experience aims to help individuals rediscover the truth of who they are amid everyday distractions.

Dive into the complexities of doubt and how it interplays with anxiety and OCD behaviors. Explore the idea that doubt is tied to our perception of self, influencing our beliefs and thoughts. Learn practical strategies to ground yourself in the present and navigate through the burdens of self-identity. Discover how recognizing the illusion of a divided self can help dissolve doubt. Plus, find out about a live class focused on embracing silence and stillness.

Discover the fascinating idea that pain, anxiety, and joy are not separate from who you are, but rather parts of your experience. The discussion challenges the perception of self as a victim of feelings, emphasizing the importance of embracing emotions as they come and go. Dive into the illusion of separation between self and life, fostering curiosity and presence. Learn to accept the fluid nature of existence and gain deeper awareness of your identity in relation to life's transitions.

This saying is very common.  Stay in the conversation and things will begin to land more deeply. Although this seems true at a certain level, it also invites you to fall into the common traps of “waiting, “someday” and “becoming”, which are all thoughts.What can you do beyond simply staying in the conversation? We’ll explore that The post EP325: When “staying in the conversation” is not enough appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Life is constantly letting go. You don’t let go. You are let go. Who-you-take-yourself-to-be arises and dissolves as experience in each and every moment.Today’s episode is a portion of a recent call with the LSBC 6-week course where we explore the effortless, always letting go nature of life. ***Join me for a 6-day silent retreat in The post EP324: Always letting go  appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

The podcast dives deep into the concepts of self and non-duality, challenging listeners to consider if these ideas are just thoughts or beliefs. It highlights the importance of experiencing reality beyond mental constructs. Additionally, a transformative silent retreat in Gatlinburg is introduced, offering a chance to immerse in unchanging essence and rediscover true nature away from everyday distractions. Prepare to rethink what you believe about existence!

Initially, noise, movement and visual appearances are primary. They are what’s happening, after all! They are the entirety of experience. They are where attention flows. It takes a lot of energy to be absorbed in all of that moving, changing chaos, but we rarely notice. Eventually, the foreground might move to the background and the background The post EP322: The silence, the stillness and the void at the center of everything appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Thought creates a sense of continuity. It creates a sense of you living your life with your past and your future. All of that – you, your life, your past, your future – only exist in and as thought. This process will happen. But what I discuss in today’s episode is the thought that says it’s The post EP321: Responsibility (It’s okay to not carry things through time) appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.