Wow, honestly it feels like we're on similar journeys. I also had an "awakening" years ago that transformed how I see myself and the world, then felt compelled to share these new found yet obvious realizations and became a "life" coach. Tbh it never really felt harmonious with myself but I followed the path anyway because it 1. helped people 2. got me out of my comfort zone and 3. helped me learn more about making a business out of a learned life experience.
Now-a-days I don't follow much of any "spirituality" stuff and what you wrote hear really spoke to me,
" I’m actually very weary of giving people spiritual advice, even when they ask me. I can share my experiences and make recommendations, but I’m kinda over making a big deal about spirituality. Thanks to new-age, it has become another hobby & fascination for the ego to establish separateness & superiority."
and "That said, I no longer identify with any particular lineage although I’m still naturally drawn to Zen teachings for their minimalism and simplicity. I believe we can study religious or spiritual doctrine without entering into a deep relationship with texts, teachers, rituals, or practices."
Anyway there's my spontaneous comment of the day, you're def not alone in this journey and your recent email broadcasts have really helped me not feel as crazy xD
Wow, honestly it feels like we're on similar journeys. I also had an "awakening" years ago that transformed how I see myself and the world, then felt compelled to share these new found yet obvious realizations and became a "life" coach. Tbh it never really felt harmonious with myself but I followed the path anyway because it 1. helped people 2. got me out of my comfort zone and 3. helped me learn more about making a business out of a learned life experience.
Now-a-days I don't follow much of any "spirituality" stuff and what you wrote hear really spoke to me,
" I’m actually very weary of giving people spiritual advice, even when they ask me. I can share my experiences and make recommendations, but I’m kinda over making a big deal about spirituality. Thanks to new-age, it has become another hobby & fascination for the ego to establish separateness & superiority."
and "That said, I no longer identify with any particular lineage although I’m still naturally drawn to Zen teachings for their minimalism and simplicity. I believe we can study religious or spiritual doctrine without entering into a deep relationship with texts, teachers, rituals, or practices."
Anyway there's my spontaneous comment of the day, you're def not alone in this journey and your recent email broadcasts have really helped me not feel as crazy xD
The point of awakening is to become excruciatingly aware of being surrounded by ignorant, brainwashed morons and that we're living in a hell realm.
Interesting. You write insightfully. I love Vipassana meditation but I haven’t been doing it lately. Sitting with What Is is powerful.
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