Thought, emotion, and awakening: a deep dive. Links, transcript, and more: https://zdoggmd.com/awakening-emotion
Topics:
00:00 Intro
02:26 Consciousness as a movie screen vs. the story of our lives displayed on the screen
09:24 Why the sense of separation returning can make things feel worse after an experience of expansive presence
14:58 Awakening and repressed emotion, the shedding of inauthenticity
20:18 How and when to investigate the source of emotions
22:38 Untangling thought from emotion, dealing with habitual fixations, thought storms
27:55 Resistance to emotion vs. surrender and acceptance
33:00 The effect of meditation retreat on emotion
35:48 The standing wave of thought identification and the pandemic of emotional repression
42:03 Zubin’s post retreat experience of thought and emotion
44:40 The effect since our first shows on awakening, the way out of suffering
48:14 Wrapping up
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Let's dive deep into the themes of trust, surrender, and the Threads of Awakening model introduced by Dr. Pierce Salguero in this live episode of Sunday Zen.
I've been reflecting on how traditional spiritual models can leave us feeling lost, stuck, or even scared, and how Pierce's approach offers a more inclusive framework that resonates with my own experiences.
We share insights on the different threads—emptiness, energy, unity, and psyche—and how they manifest in our lives. We discuss the challenges of spiritual ego, which I've grappled with myself, and discuss the role of psychedelics in opening new pathways of understanding. And we touch on the importance of embracing the unknown as the true entry point to the nature of reality.
Topics covered include:
The Threads of Awakening model and its impact
Trust and surrender in the spiritual journey
Navigating spiritual ego and its pitfalls
Psychedelics as tools
Embracing the unknown and the ...
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