Ram Dass Here And Now

The more evolved you become spiritually, the less boundaries there are between my energy and THE energy. When your energy is used in a way that is destructive, meaning that it creates suffering to you and other people and creates pain of separation, you want to keep working to move that energy in other ways, to create a more compassionate environment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can we take anticipated future suffering and turn it into something that enriches the present moment? For those of us who want to approach future suffering with some degree of equanimity, mindfulness and open heartedness, the earlier we start, the better.    The more we come into the presence of these phenomena, working with these struggles even though they are not ours yet, the more we will have eaten what we have to eat and digested our reactivity to be able to keep our hearts open.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Guru as a separate entity only exists within the illusion of separateness - the minute “it" has worked to awaken you - “it" ceases to be anything. It’s a self destruct mechanism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you are no longer laying trips on anyone, not judging, or discriminating individual differences, you become the environment in which the optimum growth is available to all human beings you come into contact with. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The podcast discusses moving beyond perceived realities and the concept of a liberated being. It explores the pursuit of gratification and true contentment, while reflecting on accomplishments and therapy. The conversation delves into interconnectedness, multiple realities, and the journey towards enlightenment.

Prominent figure in meditation and mindfulness, Sharon Salzberg, discusses the transformative power of loving kindness, interconnectedness, and gratitude. She shares insights on finding strength in challenging situations and the importance of maintaining self-worth amidst varying reactions. The chapter also explores balancing joy and sorrow in meditation practice, emphasizing mindfulness and cultivating a loving heart in everyday life.

Sharon Salzberg, mental health and meditation expert, joins the host to discuss re-training the mind, breaking negative patterns, and finding happiness through Buddhist teachings and meditation. They share personal stories and insights on cultivating loving kindness and compassion, emphasizing the transformative power of mindfulness and therapy in enhancing well-being.

Explore the intertwining of suffering, spiritual growth, and relationships in various contexts. Reflect on embracing humanity and suffering for true freedom. Dive into the journey of self-awareness and unity, emphasizing the beauty of uncertainty and surrendering to the unknown.

Explore the power of universal energy and miracles, the importance of becoming nobody to align with universal energy, experiences with psychedelics and meditation, harnessing energy for spiritual growth, surrendering ego for inner purity, and the significance of therapy and supporting foundations for personal growth.

Our journey is about totally embracing life, but doing it with non-attachment. By embracing the ten thousand horrible visions and the ten thousand beautiful visions, you go through the doorway of nature to go beyond nature at the same time as being fully in it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.