This episode explores the idea that true observation is a pure, undivided form of awareness — one that naturally embodies love because it is free from judgment, resistance, or division. Division, whether in thought or perception, is identified as the root of fear and doubt, feeding the ego and separating us from our natural wholeness. In contrast, undivided attention dissolves this separation, revealing awareness as our true state of being. Drawing from Ramana Maharshi and other spiritual traditions, the discussion emphasizes that all fear arises from perceiving an “other,” whereas in still awareness, there is only Self.

The conversation bridges biological and metaphysical insights, noting how division appears as unmet needs for attention (biologically) and as resistance to reality (spiritually). Numerological symbolism of episode 56 (5, 6, and master number 11) reinforces themes of freedom, harmony, and unity through balance. The hosts stress that meditation is not a practice but the effortless recognition of undivided awareness. Ego-driven cycles of desire and aversion are described as distractions from this natural state. Ultimately, fulfillment comes from direct realization — a living recognition of still awareness beyond intellect — making all other pursuits secondary.

Timestamps:

(15:09)    Non-dual reality— fear of separation, but not from what you might think…
(21:03)    All distractions remove you from what you are, while awareness is constant.
(39:44)    Tips from J on how to deal with constant thought chaos
(46:58)    Distinction, and how it causes failure to meet your feelings and Be right Now
(49:26)    The key to handling thought (doubt) which always include past and future
(55:43)    Meditation—our natural state of being and what it results in
(1:01:56)    Absence (lack) vs presence (what is there)

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Episode 55 of the Sacred Dynamics Podcast explores the nature of time, our attachment to it, and the illusion it creates in the spiritual journey. Ro and J guide listeners to observe time not as reality, but as a measurement within the dream of existence.

The duo explore the illusory nature of time—from its disappearance in deep meditation to its fierce, transformative presence through the archetypes of Kaali and Kaal Bhairav. Drawing on Vedic and yogic teachings, we uncover the non-dual truth that what is real never changes, and invite you to witness life’s movement without losing yourself in it.

The conversation blends spiritual insight with practical guidance: rest in flawless awareness, play your role in the world without rushing, and root yourself in the eternal presence beyond beginnings and ends. Along the way, we touch on the numerology of 55 (“Phi + Phi”), cycles of Yugas and Kalpas, and the alchemical balance of freedom and change.

The episode closes with an invitation to recognize your timeless Self - the witness of the cosmic play - and to let go of identification with the ticking clock of life.

Timestamps:

(27:52) – Definitions and etymology of “time,” plus a disturbing revelation
(44:26) – How eternity is trust, while time is doubt
(54:17) – Getting “out” of time and the true meaning of impermanence
(57:18) – The gifts of Kali: breaking our attachment to the spell of time
(1:02:08) – Kali Yuga: the shortest and fiercest period of ego self-worship, and its stark call-out
(1:21:00) – Non-duality is reality—not a concept; there’s only one way out
(1:25:03) – Your choice: trust (now/love/presence) OR doubt (resistance and fear)

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In this episode of the Sacred Dynamics Podcast, Ro & J explore the profound implications hidden within the word “belief” - or rather Be[Lie]f. Through inquiry and insight, they reveal how belief often veils direct knowing, anchoring us to identity, duality, and psychological dependency.

The hosts contrast belief with presence, emphasizing that being is knowing, while believing is rooted in doubt, memory, and identity construction. They explore the paradox of “I believe” and encourage listeners to move beyond concepts, thoughts, and spiritual systems to access the raw clarity of awareness.

Ancient wisdom from Ramana Maharshi and Nisargadatta Maharaj is woven in to illuminate how liberation is not a future attainment but our natural state, obscured only by clinging, resistance, and belief in the mind.

As always, the episode closes with a reminder about the Sacred Dynamics monthly Dharma Talks, upcoming community offerings, and opportunities to connect 1:1 for deeper inquiry.

Core Insight: Belief is a subtle veil — to truly know is to be. Let go of belief and remain as presence.

Timestamps:

(24:26) Doubt as a veil or shadow held over surety, and the relationship of thought addiction
(45:07) How investigation leads to questioning one’s beliefs, and how faith and belief intertwine
(49:39) Dealing with the habitual expectation of future events
(52:40) How observation can lead to correct seeing - raw intelligence and awareness
(1:08:46) Time, the shelf life of the body, and material things seen in Samsara vs Nirvana
(1:12:50) Practical takeaways to test your perception of time and negotiate belief
(1:19:57) A helpful pivot when challenging your beliefs, doubts, fears and ultimate resistance to love

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In the fully MIND BLOWING 53rd episode of the Sacred Dynamics Podcast, Ro and J guide us through a deeply reflective exploration of memory, ego, digital identity, and the nature of the “real world.” Building upon the previous episode's insights on AI and digital ego, this conversation bridges spiritual wisdom, neuroscience, numerology, and tech metaphors to reveal a profound truth: our memories, identities, and even digital tools are sustained by our presence - and only through awareness can we break through illusion and remember who we truly are.

J unpacks the numerological meaning of 5 (freedom, transformation) and 3 (trinity, informing the 5 elements), which combine into 8 — the symbol of infinity, karma, and liberation. From cache memory to RAM, from Hanuman to AI agents, the duo reflects on how memory holds both limitation and opportunity for awakening. The episode culminates in a call to release the “person” as a mask of memory and to root deeply into pure Presence, where truth is remembered and liberation unfolds naturally.

Timestamps:

(23:57) A “flawless teaching” - the comprehension of one to another, leading to liberation
(34:24) The powerful quote describing the ultimate result of acquisition
(35:27) What is “cache” memory and how does it factor into biological principles including GHK?
(1:00:06) The alarming results of an MIT study on the brains of Chat GPT users
(1:18:06) Two things the analytical mind must address and the emotional maturity of the feminine brain
(1:24:19) Observation, attention, and devotion to the only question there is…
(1:31:06) An AI PLOT TWIST, the lies people will accept, and pre-ordained deception

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In this piercing and poetic episode, Ro & J explore the psychological and spiritual implications of our entanglement with technology and artificial intelligence. With humor, reverence, and radical presence, they ask: Are we liberating ourselves - or falling deeper into digital enslavement?

They deconstruct how habitual prompting, data-driven personalization, and algorithmic “reason” can override human intuition and distort perception. Drawing parallels between the analog ego mind (Beast 1.0) and AI’s digital ego mind (Beast 2.0), the hosts reveal how tech’s insatiable appetite for data ultimately seeks the most sacred human currency: Presence.

The conversation blends spiritual inquiry, ancient wisdom, and cutting-edge observation. Ro & J contrast intelligence vs. intellect, creativity vs. analysis, and ask who the real Seer is in an age of machine vision. With references to The Matrix, Terminator 2, and Ramana Maharshi, this episode is a clarion call to reclaim your awareness, your body, and your sovereignty - now.

Timestamps:

(23:19) The one unbreakable code, raw intelligence, and the divine feminine
(29:32) A message to listeners about the significance of this work in these times
(36:17) An ethics case study and the “use it or lose it” question
(51:31) Where all of this quickly heading, and the end game
(1:08:54) An shocking ethical revelation in how our language has been corrupted over centuries
(1:18:38) Prompts that lead to your Dharma OR push outside help instead of through Self
(1:29:31) A course correction for liberation seekers, so inconvenient for the algorithm

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In this soul-stirring episode, Ro & J dive into the subtle yet powerful topic of “Liberation from Labels.” With their characteristic depth and humor, they explore how language, identity, thoughts, and even spirituality are often wrapped in labels that confine rather than free us. Through rich reflections, mystical references, and direct pointers to pure awareness, they invite listeners to go beyond the mental constructs and “rest as the Heart Essence.”

The episode unpacks how labels act as concessions—temporary tools used on the path of awakening, but not to be clung to. Using quotes from Ramana Maharshi, the Ashtavakra Gita, and reflections from Lauri Poldre, the conversation emphasizes direct realization of one's true nature—a presence untouched by roles, thoughts, or changing identities.

Listeners are reminded that freedom is not attained by changing or upgrading one’s labels, but by realizing that they were never needed in the first place. The episode ends with an invitation to the SD community’s monthly Dharma Talks and the ongoing support available for those walking the path of self-realization.

Timestamps:

(13:01) The “I Am” - is it a label?
(24:15) How do presence, synchronicity and awareness relate to Being?
(37:05) The artifact of memory and how labels skew it
(45:53) Dharma - the benefit and power of existing within it
(55:35) What is it we all ultimately seek?
(1:06:33) How Dharma Breaks the cycle of labels with relatable examples
(1:19:01) The ultimate method for letting go of all labels

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Episode 50 of the Sacred Dynamics Podcast marks a symbolic milestone — and it does so by diving deep into the most subtle and powerful force behind healing, awakening, and realization: Presence.
Ro and J explore Presence not as a concept but as the root state of Being, the essence beneath thought, sensation, and identity. The conversation weaves philosophical insight with ancient wisdom, modern inquiry, and deeply practical reminders.

From numerological significance (5 as ether, the golden ratio, sacred geometry) to Vedantic teachings on the koshas, identity, and consciousness, the episode invites listeners to return again and again to the “Pre-sense” — that which is always here, below the senses.

Core messages include:

• Presence is not something to attain — it’s what remains when resistance, distraction, and identity dissolve.

• Sovereignty and spiritual maturity come through profound self-honesty and awareness.

• The ego’s compulsion to “save” or “fix others” is often a trauma response; true service begins within. 

• Dharma is not something to find, but to recognize as ever-present when one rests in Being.
The episode closes with reminders of SD’s monthly Dharma Talks and ways to connect for deeper 1:1 work.

Timestamps:

(15:19) Being “in lack” and it’s relationship to presence
(18:39) The baseline for your existence and how you can overlook it
(27:53) THE CHASE - reaching for an object and all it’s promises
(30:58) Acceptance, presence and resistance
(51:04) How can you measure your degree of presence?
(1:16:32) The profound extrapolation of the term “I Am,” what it contains and it’s constant replication
(1:30:37) Practical ways to find presence through acceptance

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In this profound and poetic episode, Ro and J explore the nature of identity as an illusion—an egoic construct formed by labels, memories, and attachments that obscure the true Self. Building upon Ep. 48 (“The Illusion of Free Will”), they dive into non-dual philosophy, particularly Advaita Vedanta, revealing that most of what we associate with “I” — body, thoughts, roles — is not our true essence. Instead, the invitation is to recognize ourselves as pure Awareness, beyond form and mind.

The dialogue weaves spiritual wisdom from masters like Nisargadatta Maharaj, Ramana Maharshi, Adi Shankaracharya, and the Ashtavakra Gita, and blends it with insights on energy, frequency, and the modern obsession with identity (e.g., labels, pronouns, narratives). The episode challenges listeners to disidentify from the ego-mind, dissolve into stillness, and realize the unchanging Self — Presence itself.

The conversation is a call to slow down, to witness rather than become, and to live in the radical truth: You are not the body, not the mind. You are That.

Timestamps:

(13:50) A relevant insight from Nisgardata Maharishi
(17:31) An etymological review of the word Presence and how it’s true meaning can be seen
(30:35) The illusion of identity as described by Ramona Maharshi and Eckhard Tolle
(37:00) Is AI sentient? How is it powered?
(47:55) The one thing that can never change
(1:06:27) Practical tips for silent witnessing
(1:09:40) A groundbreaking way to live an experience experiment of presence
(1:12:25) How Presence + Experience = The Awakened One

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In this deeply philosophical and metaphysical episode of the Sacred Dynamics Podcast (#48), hosts Ro and J dive into the provocative concept of free will-or rather, its possible illusion. With a mix of humor, reverence, numerology, Hindu philosophy, and contemplative inquiry, the duo explores whether we, as individuals, truly have agency over our choices, or if all experiences-including the sensation of choice-arise spontaneously from consciousness itself. Ro and J touch on the energetic symbolism of numbers (48 = 4+8 = 12 = 3), linking numerology with deeper truths about stability, infinity, and the Trinity, while setting the stage for further inquiry into determinism, selfhood, and divine will.

The episode dissects the ego’s assumption of being “the chooser,” references Eastern philosophies (including Vedanta, Yoga, and Sri Aurobindo), and reflects on how the illusion of control may actually be a stage necessary for human evolution. Through insights from mystics like Ramana Maharshi and Nisargadatta Maharaj, the conversation ultimately invites listeners to slow down the “dream speed” of reality, observe the mind’s activity, and inquire into who-if anyone-is truly making decisions.

Timestamps:

(26:31) The ego mind vs. the Self: an exalted way of Being
(30:15) Humanity’s current time period (the Kali Yuga), where people mistake the personality for the Self
(46:05) The ego’s grasp of fear, and how spiritual maturity helps let go of that weight and trust
(53:11) Somatics, frequencies, and the cosmos as they relate to choice
(1:06:02) Intuition, allowance, kinetics, and the 5 Biological Laws
(1:11:02) A major takeaway on responsiveness and taking off your training wheels
(1:15:56) The mind-blowing metaphor on AI and the ego mind
(1:21:28) A one-minute exercise on discovering and staying in Self-Inquiry
(1:28:05) Opportunities for listeners to dive deeper

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In this soul-stirring episode of the Sacred Dynamics Podcast, Ro and Brother J guide us into the deep waters of Surrender — not as passive resignation, but as a doorway to profound realization, freedom, and unity with the Divine. Exploring the nuances of what surrender truly means, the conversation peels back layers of ego, control, and resistance, unveiling surrender as a sacred practice of letting go into what is.

Drawing from esoteric numerology (Ep 47 = Master Number 11), sacred texts, and timeless wisdom from teachers like Sri Ramana Maharshi and Lao Tzu, this episode offers a multidimensional perspective on how surrender aligns us with presence, intuition, and love.

Listeners are invited to contemplate: Who is surrendering? and To what? — questions that pierce through illusion and open space for truth, authenticity, and transformation.

This episode is a call to release the grip, melt the anxiety, and trust the flow. It’s an offering of clarity, simplicity, and spiritual alignment for those on the path of awakening.

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