What if who you think you are has nothing to do with who you truly are? What if you don’t need to fix yourself—just stop identifying with your thoughts?

In this powerful conversation, host Pracheta Budhwar sitsdown with spiritual teacher Jacqueline Maria Longstaff to explore what it truly means to awaken beyond the mind. Jacqueline shares her journey through Eastern and Western spiritual traditions, and how tools like meditation, astrology, and emotional integration can support inner transformation.

This episode dives deep into themes like self-acceptance, surrender, suffering as growth, ego identity, and preparing for a conscious death. If you're on a path of healing, self-inquiry, or spiritual growth - this conversation is a grounded andheart-opening guide.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Jacqueline Maria Longstaff

02:55 The Journey of Self-Discovery

05:15 The Role of Gurus in Spiritual Growth

07:48 Astrology and Free Will

10:26 The Necessity of Suffering for Growth

12:34 Balancing Reality and Spirituality

15:07 Experiences Beyond the Physical Realm

18:10 Eastern vs. Western Approaches to Self-Realization

20:49 Understanding Projections in Relationships

23:35 Embracing Emotions as Part of the Journey

26:00 The Dangers of Spiritual Ego

29:12 Meeting U.G. Krishnamurti

31:36 The Nature of Surrender

33:57 Understanding Astrology and Emotions

36:36 Consciousness and Death

44:56 The Heart as the Center of Spirituality

46:47 The Importance of Consistent Practice

50:43 The Journey of Self-Acceptance

54:00 Awareness and Spiritual Growth

54:49 Understanding Our Roles in Life

57:04 The Role of a Teacher in Spirituality

01:00:00 Tools for Awakening and Meditation

01:02:46 Balancing Solitude and Community

01:04:20 Navigating Life Lessons and Awareness

01:07:37 The Importance of Not Taking Things Personally

01:08:45 Finding Your Own Path to Awakening