On the 4th of July my wife Margaret said she wanted to sit down and do a video. She never says that, so here's something kinda special š For those who like YouTube: https://youtu.be/PG1OFa9lhok
We talked about:
-Awakening as a shift in perspective
-How it forces us to face the lies we tell ourselves
-Touch is powerful, itās energetic
-You donāt surrender, you ARE surrendered
-Whatās so important in a relationship is feeling āseen,ā so what happens when one partner is on "the path" and the other isn't?
-The concept of spiritual immune system
-Itās so easy, even after everything, to get lost in thought
-Is the world PERFECT perfect? Hmmm...
and more.
Hanging in a traditional Japanese (traditional) machiya house, very roomy (by hotel room comparison), traditional futon beds, pour coffee. A super cool experience! Even sporting the Z-Merch! (pics in comments)
From Sunday Zen on YouTube! Enjoy ā¤ļø
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 threadsāemptiness, energy, unity, and psycheāand 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 ...
Today's interview with legendary vaccine researcher Paul Offit. Video version coming shortly!
2 things on my mind - plurality - that's one of them. I watched a webinar for work - it was supposed to be on AI in real estate and yet somehow the idea of us living in a plurality is what has really stuck with me. It's so much better than just seeing division. Made me happy so I bring it here. Plurality. The second is my yoga class tonight - our instructor likes to have a theme and tonight it was Santosha - acceptance, gratitude for what you have and what you can do. She said she'd previously done the class for some healthcare workers and got scared they were going to lynch her š
