What Really Matters: Everyday Spirituality

Ep. 122 Why Loneliness is Necessary for Spiritual Growth

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In this episode I'm revisiting the topic of loneliness from a slightly different perspective: many spiritual teachers say it's a necessary part of our path. This episode includes:

  • Why we need to embrace loneliness rather than try to fix it
  • How loneliness reaches a peak at the beginning of the inward arc
  • Pema Chodron's concept of "cool loneliness" and how to recognize it
  • How connecting with our higher selves helps us remember that we are connected to all things
  • Why gaining integral consciousness allows us to relate to people who are very different from us

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