Breaking Trail

We’ve probably all experienced how all sorts of unwanted things pop up in our heads. So many people today struggle on the mental level, in the form of depression, anxiety, and restlessness. It is said that the mind can either be our best friend, or our worst enemy. But how do we make this a reality in our lives? Should we try to stop the thoughts, or is it possible to give the mind a productive direction?

• (1:09) The connection between the body, the soul and the subtle material energies of mind, intelligence and false ego
• (14:14) Does our mental condition affect our physical condition?
• (17:30) My mind—a friend or an enemy? Can I get away from it?
• (28:26) Following my mind—freedom or slavery? Training the mind.
• (41:10) What is life for? About suicide, and how real knowledge can save us.
• (45:26) Untrained mind and false ego keeps us in the material world
• (48:06) The solution—how to become the master of my mind. Who do I want to be controlled by?
• (1:07:39) So how to practically do it? Master my mind and achieve real happiness
• (1:11:48) Balakhilya's spiritual journey—a gradual thing
• (1:20:16) We need a trainer/teacher if we want to be successful

Recorded on April 19, 2021. Read episode transcript on https://breakingtrail.life/podcast/4

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As The Rolling Stones sang; “I can’t get no satisfaction”. Is true satisfaction possible, or are we meant to just accept that we will never really get there? We also discuss how we’re all sacrificing something for something else (and we’ve got to learn what’s really worth sacrificing for), the importance of staying true to oneself, and how meditation transformed one of New Zealand’s top rock bands in the 80s.

• (2:00) How the Covid-situation creates hindrances for achieving the «happiness» we are used to
• (9:48) What can actually satisfy the soul? Discussion on cocaine, suicide, religion, non-existence, and losing my individuality
• (16:36) Where is real satisfaction? The Rolling Stones song “Can’t get no satisfaction”.
• (24:44) “I don't want to hear that solution, I want a solution that I like”
• (40:28) Everybody is sacrificing something every day
• (45:10) Hitting the bottom can help us embark on a new journey
• (1:03:42) Lust vs. real love—material world versus spiritual world
• (1:10:28) Life is the sweetest of the sweet

Recorded on February 8, 2021. Read episode transcript on https://breakingtrail.life/podcast/3

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• Prahlad and the Chants (former ‘Spies’): https://www.praladandthechants.com/

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Jealousy: "The thoughts or feelings of insecurity, fear, and concern over a relative lack of possessions or safety". We’ve all experienced it. Studies show that even 5 month old babies experience it. But is it necessary? And is it natural? Today we discuss jealousy, why humility is essential to feel thankfulness, how to levitate (in the real meaning of the word), and how to bring a divided world together.

Highlights:

• (7:49) - Jealousy is not normal for the pure soul
• (14:21) - We are jealous because we want to be the enjoyer
• (28:40) - Real thankfulness requires humility, realizing that everything we have is an amazing gift
• (37:46) - Why even infants (and animals) experience jealousy
• (41:45) - Conquer jealousy through a step by step spiritual realization
• (52:57) - Sincerity is the start of the journey
• (1:01:16) - Don't sweep jealousy under the rug—instead change the heart and mind through spiritual purification
• (1:21:32) - Appreciation of our true, eternal nature can bring a divided world together (and soccer will not)

Recorded on February 1, 2021. Full transcript & episode info on https://breakingtrail.life/podcast/2/.

Do you also feel like you don't really fit in, like there's another calling? In this first episode of Breaking Trail, we dive into the question of how to be true to oneself. Knowing who I really am, and with proper guidance, I can stay true to myself and make a serious decision to change my life to achieve true happiness that lasts. Life is a big mystery when trying to follow the recipe to success and happiness laid out by society at large. Living in what's been called 'the Century of the Self', everything is about I, me, and mine.

The problem is, we are basing our idea of who we are on untruth. So it's an absolute necessity for us to dare to break ground, look into ourselves, and explore the truth of who we actually are. Like Balakhilya says in this episode; “When you know, actually know, that you're doing the right thing with your life; that's huge".

• (2:08) The real meaning of truthfulness
• (6:30) What it means to ‘be yourself'—what is the 'self'?
• (28:01) The role of intuition when navigating life's journey
• (32:47) Saving the planet: a consuming consciousness is not the solution
• (43:33) What is true success?
• (49:47) The truth is often difficult
• (58:28) The importance of good habits
• (1:06:11) Balakhilya shares his background as a farm boy, surfer, and a pleasure seeker

Recorded on July 5, 2021. Full transcript & episode info on https://breakingtrail.life/podcast/1

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Life is a journey. It really is. It’s an eternal journey, because we are eternal. It’s not going to end when the body ends, this is just one blip on the radar. Life is a puzzle, but every little piece of the puzzle that you put in it’s proper place gives you a little better picture of the whole thing. So you add this piece, that piece, this bit, that bit, and pretty soon you’re inspired to go to a higher level. And not only physically but mentally, and not only mentally but consciously and spiritually. One build on the other. It all is part of a program that is changing things in your life. It’s all leading in a positive direction, step by step. Life Is meant to be joyous, really. But if you’re trying to have a joyous life from material sources, then it won’t be joyous. Do we need all these extra things, do we need all this material success, do we need all these things we don’t have - or not? There’s a saying in the Vedas; simple living, high thinking. We’re going to be on the journey regardless, so why not make it the best journey we can make it? It’s an experience, it’s not just a philosophy. You’ll feel better right away. Really, you will. You’ll feel better inside. One step at a time, one step at a time, that’s all. Never give up. Never give up.

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