In this milestone Episode 60, Ro and J confront the modern misuse of the word “love.” They draw a hard distinction between conditional, possessive love (“I love you because you make me feel x”) and what they call true love: the substratum of existence itself. Love here is not a transaction, not leverage, not a mood to withhold or reward. It is the continuous ground of being - the same field traditions point to as Sat-Chit-Ananda (being–consciousness–bliss), the Heart, the Tao, the uncaused intelligence behind all life. They explain that most of what we call “love” is actually fear, bargaining, or avoidance of loneliness. Real love is not intermittent. It doesn’t come and go. Only our ability to remain as it is intermittent. When there is no separation, no “me” and “you,” love is simply obvious.

From there, the conversation moves into practice. They ask the listener to notice how identity (“I am this body, this history, this opinion set”) feeds separation, insecurity, and even conflict at scale. War, they argue, is what happens when the illusion of separation becomes animated; love is the recognition that nothing was ever separate. Presence - choiceless awareness, unresisting attention to what is - is presented as the lived form of love. They point out that unprocessed emotion, coping patterns, and constant mental negotiation are what keep us from resting in that presence. The invitation is direct: stop trying to “get love” and see that you are the thing you’re chasing. The episode closes with an open door into their Dharma Talks and 1:1 mentorship, both offered as containers to sit in that recognition rather than keep performing the idea of it.

Timestamps

00 : 00 – 05 : 00 | The Great Question: What Is Love?
Ro and J open with Meher Baba’s reminder that “Love is the only reality.” They begin clearing away the conditional, sentimental versions of love that depend on getting something in return.

05 : 00 – 12 : 00 | Love as the Substratum of Existence
They place “love,” “existence,” and “intelligence” side by side - revealing them as one continuous field rather than separate ideas.

12 : 00 – 18 : 00 | True Love vs. Conceptual Love
A breakdown of how “love” became a tradable object - negotiated through possession, memory, or need - and how genuine love begins when all conditions fall away.

18 : 00 – 26 : 00 | The Eternal and the Intermittent
They introduce the core contrast: the eternal (substratum, love) versus the intermittent (time, forms). Anything that comes and goes cannot be love.

26 : 00 – 33 : 00 | The Illusion of Two
When two become one, separation collapses. The conversation dives into union, duality, and the misconception of love as possession or exchange.

33 : 00 – 40 : 00 | Resistance, Fear, and the War Within
War is described as the extreme form of separation - love’s temporary amnesia. Fear and resistance feed the illusion of division.

40 : 00 – 47 : 00 | The Heart of Hearts  Ramana Maharshi and the Cosmic Heart
Entering the heart means remaining without distraction. Love is not felt in emotion but recognized as the unchanging reality that pervades all.

47 : 00 – End | Realization as Love Itself
They conclude that awakening is not learning to love but realizing you are love. Presence ends the search; only resistance keeps the illusion alive. The episode closes with an invitation to the Dharma Talks and mentorship for those ready to live from that truth.

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In this powerful and nuanced conversation, Ro & Sacred Brother J explore the essential difference between learning (accumulating, storing, repeating) and realizing (direct seeing, convergence, embodiment). Building on Episode 58’s reflections on conflict, healing, and the biological laws, they highlight a subtle but radical shift from intellectual knowledge to lived awareness — from “training wheels” to “total presence.”

Through personal inquiry, sacred symbols, and quotes from sages such as Nisargadatta Maharaj, Rupert Spira, and Abhinavagupta, the hosts weave together numerology (5 & 9, Sri Yantra’s interlocking triangles, Vishuddha/Throat chakra), cycles of nature, and the heart of awareness. They invite listeners to notice their breath, loosen the jaw and shoulders, and return to “home base” whenever beliefs are challenged — cultivating emotional stability and clear sightedness.

Timestamps:

(04:00 – 12:00)     Reconnecting threads from the previous episode to set the stage to explore learning versus realization.

(12:00 – 26:00)    The conversation turns cosmic as the team unpack the numerology of 5 and 9, archetypal patterns, and the Sri Yantra.

(26:00 – 48:00)     The break down of how true realization differs from intellectual learning; calling out spiritual ego traps

(48:00 – 60:00)    Love, negotiation, drawing parallels between AI and the human ego, and the the illusion of simulated awareness is explored

(60:00 – 72:00)    The focus shifts to embodiment, polarity, and how truth is integrated through the body rather than avoided.

(72:00 – 82:00)    A deeper dive into cycles of belief, realization, and the ongoing process of genuine integration.

(82:00 – 1:26:40)       Closing in gratitude, the due reflect on dharma, mentorship, and the art of living one’s truth with humility.

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Episode 58 explores whether healing and conflict resolution are step-by-step processes or direct openings into Self-Realization. Ro and J use the framework of trauma, Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer’s German New Medicine concepts, and nondual teachings from figures like Nisargadatta to question who—or what—is actually experiencing and resolving conflict. They alternate between practical views of cycles, biological shocks, and unmet feelings, and radical perspectives pointing to awareness itself as the only true “work.” Ro keeps the dialogue grounded with listener questions and cues like breath as a stabilizer, while J situates the conversation in philosophical and energetic terms, emphasizing honesty, observation, and the release of resistance. Symbolic layers, such as episode numerology and parallels between cranial nerves and zodiac imagery, underscore how the micro (body/brain) and macro (cosmic cycles) reflect one another.

Key takeaways include the recognition that trauma and biological conflict require compassionate attention but do not preclude immediate realization; that “learning” and “realizing” are fundamentally different modes of transformation; that simple practices like breath awareness and honest presence help stabilize the nervous system; and that resolution often comes not through effort but through ending resistance. The episode invites listeners to consider both practical and transcendent dimensions of healing, asking whether resolution is the goal or if awareness itself renders the conflict secondary.

Timestamps:

(18:14)    The natural occurrence of body cycles - the groundwork of spiritual liberation
(31:32)    Societal narratives designed to keep you out of trust
(50:29)    How our sphere of memories and manufactured stories are perceived as our identity
(59:24)    The profound honesty of the body supporting you -  no ego required
(1:04:09)    Combatting conflict shock - learn while you are healthy
(1:12:04)    Episode nuggets with homework takeaways
(1:17:21)    A tribute to a dearl departed community member

SPECIAL THANKS to the SACRED CREW: Karen Stewart, Marina Aleman, Ilana Bielak, Jaime Fidel, Gibran Fitch and Aaron Cruz.

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In this episode, Ro and J examine the paradox of the “Imagined Master of Movement,” guiding listeners beyond the assumption that a personal doer directs life. They emphasize that movement and intelligence are self-arising — uncaused and unowned. Through deep observation, they reveal how the belief in a separate “doer” collapses, showing life as pure awareness, love, and intelligence. Drawing from the Ashtavakra Gita, Nisargadatta, Ramana Maharshi, and Mircea Eliade, they highlight how ambition, desire, and clinging reinforce the ego, while true freedom comes through surrender and presence.

The dialogue contrasts “doing” and “being,” noting that biological processes like breathing or blood circulation unfold without a doer, revealing the natural state of effortless presence. True wealth, they suggest, lies not in profit or ambition but in awareness, love, and the abundance of connection with life itself. As the ego-doer dissolves in observation, movement itself is seen as love and intelligence in action. The episode closes with an invitation to rest in presence, explore Dharma Talks, and step into direct experience of life’s self-moving intelligence.

Timestamps:

(28:05)    Emotional maturity, narcissism and the idea of spiritual redemption
(30:06)    Who is the imagined master of movement?
(37:49)    How all of this relates to the intelligent adaptations noted in GNM/GHK
(55:01)    The one desire that runs them all and how to meet those desires
(1:01:38)    What happens when a local person isn’t claiming ownership    
(1:04:58)    The fear-based concept of bravery and what TRUE courage arises from
(1:10:18)    How being is not goal oriented, it’s presence oriented

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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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