What is a cultivator of the spiritual arts? We're glad you asked . . .

In the first episode of the show, Dan, Gimo and their guest Jackson Collings tackle the equally crucial and vast topic of spiritual cultivation, the core aim of their studies on the Island.

The conversation runs between high minded ideas and practical notions, punctuated by anecdotes from Jackson’s fascinating personal journey, including his accomplished teachers and snowboarding with kangaroos..

The topic of cultivation is dissected to various degrees of depth, touching upon the first steps to take in beginning cultivation; the benefits that can be gained from it; the levels of discipline required for the task; the debate on whether this is a natural or unnatural aim; the process leading from a “smooshed”, to unsmooshed and finally smooshed again sense of self; and more.

We would be very pleased if you joined the conversation through the comments, please feel free to share any kind of personal insight on the matter. 

And, as we are moving our first steps in the world of podcasting, we would also be most thankful for your suggestions on how to make this and even more incredibly splendid and unmissable show. Thank you!

Gimo & Dan

For further resources on topics covered in todays episode you can check out the Internal Arts Academy at https://damomitchell.com which is not affiliated with nor a sponsor of our show.

Article by Jackson referenced in the show:

https://www.jacksoncollings.com/writing/the-path-of-cultivation