This episode continues to explore the power of spiritual awakening and its ability to help us transcend suffering both in the moment and over time. Grounding in awakening practices encourages us to surrender over and over to a higher purpose, have conversations with trusted seekers, and practice mindfulness to connect with our inner selves. We talk about the importance of educating ourselves spiritually to achieve joy and purpose in life and the benefits of seeking in community. By recognizing and embracing our inner depths, we can shift from being victimized by experiences and instead find the grounding of our own unique spiritual journeys.

A Mystical Experience: How An Inspirational Tape Broke My Mind and Changed My Life - 00:00 - 06:28

Variety and Varieties of a Spiritual Awakening: Laughing and Crying toward a Higher Understanding - 06:29 - 13:13

Surrendering What I Thought I Knew: A Reflection on the Hand Inside the Puppet - 13:13 - 20:04

Pain Transformed: A Universal Human Experience - 20:05 - 27:04

Empowering the Cycle of Life: A Guide to Find Freedom and Offer What You Have Learned - 27:04 - 30:29

 William James, TheVarieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature, a series of lectures given in 1901 and later published as a book.

Elizabeth's friend Lea Pickard, a dear friend of the podcast, told her, "Your pain is your purpose."

This episode explores the power of spiritual awakening and its ability to help us transcend suffering both in the moment and over time. Grounding in awakening practices encourages us to surrender over and over to a higher purpose, have conversations with trusted seekers, and practice mindfulness to connect with our inner selves. We talk about the importance of educating ourselves spiritually to achieve joy and purpose in life and the benefits of seeking in community. By recognizing and embracing our inner depths, we can shift from being victimized by experiences and instead find the grounding of our own unique spiritual journeys.

Exploring the Depths: The Hand Inside the Puppet - 00:00 - 06:29

Exploring the Inner Landscape of Fear, Shame, and Resistance - 06:30 - 13:33

The Seat of Power - Migration to the Heart and the Hard Work of Connection - 13:33 - 20:26

Unwinding the Mind: Stopping the Train of Thought and Being Guided From Within - 20:26 - 25:36

The Wizard of Oz, a film by William Flemming, George Cukor (uncredited), and Mervyn LeRoy (uncredited), 1939.

Sri Ramana Maharshi - teaching "Who am I"

Gangaji's talk on going right to the heart of the failure

In this episode we share about being guided to solve our problems using spiritual principles, including staying present in the moment, being aware of our environment and practices for managing difficult emotions. Connecting with those on a spiritual journey can bring clarity and connection. Practicing presence and understanding can help us reach solutions that generally manifest from within and recognize the power of choice we have in life. Emmet Fox’s law of substitution, breath work, mind-body connection and refocusing on physical sensations can help to shift the mind away from destructive thought patterns. Consistent practice of meditation, contemplation and taking pauses to redirect attention can create a kinder and more loving energy when interacting with the outside world. These spiritual principles aim to bring us back to our inner source of peace and remind us of our power to create our individual destiny.