Miguel Ramos Soto grew up in an area that very few people escape: One of the worst hoods in Miami. In this episode, Miguel describes what it was like to grow up as a gang member while your mom was dating the #2 most wanted man in Puerto Rico. From drug dealings to drive by shootings, Miguel has seen it all.
However, Miguel speaks only with love in his voice. When speaking with him, it would be impossible to tell the circumstances he grew up in without him telling you about it. In this episode Miguel explains the strategies he used to crawl his way out of such bitter circumstances. Moreover, he explains how he was able to find forgiveness for the man who molested him as a child. His story is an incredibly inspirational grain of salt to consider when you feel you are dealing with too much stress and hardship in your own life.
Some interesting topics we cover include:
1:04 - Finding forgiveness for yourself and others through meditation19:33 - Weed addiction, ADHD, and internal oppression34:56 - Forgiving sexual assault through psychedelics41:54 - The porn renaissance52:33 - Senseis, Gangs, and being burned alive1:06:08 - How chess helped in the forgiveness process1:17:14 - How to be cheap on a date: ordering water at starbucks1:24:38 - You cannot compare your pain to others, we have different paths to recovery1:29:19 - Find somebody that accepts you for you1:35:37 - The importance of growing a little everyday
Video version of this episode:https://samsebree.com/miguel-ramos-soto
The most interesting excerpts from this podcast can be found here:
Dating the #2 Most Wanted Man in Puerto Ricohttps://samsebree.com/dating-the-number-two-most-wanted-man-in-puerto-rico
Effects of Early Sexual Exposurehttps://samsebree.com/effects-of-early-sexual-exposure
Psychedelics and Meditation to Heal Traumahttps://samsebree.com/psychedelics-and-meditation-to-heal-trauma
Enjoy!