Don't Side With Yourself
Last Year My Mind Exploded and Now I'm in Spiritual Puberty Again
Sasha Chapinsashachapin.substack.comJesus’s techniques seem to be a very direct path to awakening.
Nothing helps you realize you are everyone and everything like taking on the suffering of everyone and everything.
Of course, this is a tall order.
A neat little trick is to dissolve your sense of self in small doses: hang out with the harlot and tax collector, pray in a hidden space, give
... See moreDropping into enlightenment Start by sitting with both hands outstretched, palms up. Get comfortable. By actually lifting your hands, you’re activating both hemispheres of your brain, so don’t skip this step or the exercise won’t work. Think of something you do regularly, even though you think you shouldn’t: obsessing about your ex, playing compute
... See moreMartha Beck • The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self
The process of knowing yourself can seem mystical, but I see it as eminently practical. It starts with noticing what resonates with you. Noticing what seems to call out to you in the external world and gives you a sense of déjà vu. There is a universe of thoughts and ideas and emotions within you. Over time, you can uncover new layers of yourself a
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Totally get why this part feels like a puzzle—day-to-day life is so tied to the sensation of being "in" a body, moving through the world as this physical "me." Spira’s take on this is subtle but practical, so let’s explore how it meshes with that felt experience.
The Feeling of Being "In" a Body
That sense of being "in" a body comes from a steady str
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