Deep Psychology

Today I discuss/rant about the topic of spiritual paraphernalia and why it is crucial that you avoid it if you want to make serious progress in this work.In short, if you get lost in paraphernalia related to yoga, the East, or anything else, you are selling yourself way short of your capabilities and missing out on transformative insight.Free 30-minute discovery call for meditation coaching: deep-psychology.com

Today we begin to look deeply at Integral Spirituality, discussing specifically how we view and relate to divinity at this stage.Free 30-min Discovery Call for coaching on meditation, mentality or habits & goals, or executive coaching: deep-psychology.comMaster the levels of consciousness with my Master Spiral Dynamics book: https://deep-psychology.com/master-spiral-dynamics-ebook/

It's time to debunk these four damaging meditation myths once and for all. These aren't just cute little cultural myths that have no real impact on meditators – they will stop you dead in your tracks as you attempt to build a daily meditation practice.In fact, they will prevent you reaching deep territory with this practice, leaving you stuck and frustrated, believing that you simply aren't up to it.Let's bust these four meditation myths.Free discovery call for meditation, habits & mentality, developmental, or executive coaching: deep-psychology.com.

The first episode in my series on Integral Spirituality, where we learn about this fascinating stage of spiritual development that is currently emerging.Today, we cover the most essential points, including when integral spirituality appears in individuals and society, how it relates to evolution, how it differs from the prior stages, and how to recognise it in yourself.Get a free intro coaching call with me: https://deep-psychology.comMaster the levels of consciousness with my Master Spiral Dynamics book: https://deep-psychology.com/master-spiral-dynamics-ebook/

A crucial part of learning how to learn is becoming acutely aware of the obstacles that block our path to excellence.Here we look at three dysfunctional characters – the Dabbler, the Hack, and the Obsessive. These are the three learner profiles you want to avoid. Together they’ll give you a spookily accurate assessment of how you prevent yourself reaching true competence and expertise.This is an example video from my free, open-access course Master Autodidactism, available on my site.Get a free intro coaching call with me: https://deep-psychology.com

In the final episode of this series, we discuss progressive spirituality, one of the main levels of spirituality active in the world today, and one that you have likely experienced.By learning about it you will have a much deeper grasp of your spiritual life and human spiritual development.Master the levels of consciousness with my Master Spiral Dynamics book: https://deep-psychology.com/master-spiral-dynamics-ebook/

The defining attribute of this archetype is that it directs its aggression to a noble cause and does all it can to ensure it prevails.This archetype is an action taker. Buoyed by a strong sense of purpose, it’s able to persist and fight through obstacles when others would thro w their purpose overboard. In this role, it doesn’t take no for an answer, and takes great risks in pursuit of its target.Book a free 30-min intro call with me: deep-psychology.com

Let's continue with the levels of spirituality, covering the second major stage, called Secular Spirituality.Steve McIntosh calls this "aspirituality" because it is defined by its denial of the reality of anything transcendent. Master the levels of consciousness with my Master Spiral Dynamics book: https://deep-psychology.com/master-spiral-dynamics-ebook/

It’s common nowadays to feel modern malaise. In men, this looks like reaching 30 or 40 years old and not feeling like you’re a man yet. You feel restless, purposeless. These archetypes point us towards healthy, empowered modern manhood. And the result of integrating and activating the four archetypes is masculine confidence, power and inner security.

Today we explore the traditional level of spirituality. Though this level has shaped society for millennia, it is facing rapid decline in the West.This is organized religion—think Christianity, Islam, Judaism— and is rooted in mythic-literal belief. It is conservative, ritual-driven, and community-focused, teaches black-and-white morality, divine judgment, and salvation. While fostering devotion, guidance, and belonging, it resists modern science, is dogmatic, and appeals mainly to older generations.Master the levels of consciousness with my Master Spiral Dynamics book: https://deep-psychology.com/master-spiral-dynamics-ebook/