🌅Awakening is recognizing that there are other realities beyond our familiar one.
🧘♂️Transcendence and transcendental experiences can come from various sources such as meditation, music, or psychedelics.
💗Letting go of self-interest and embracing suffering leads to an undefended and open heart.
☮️Liberation includes all humans, and recognizing interconnectedness is vital in times of social change.
🛤️Awakening is a continuous journey that cannot be reversed, even when setbacks or doubts arise.
What happens after awakening?
—After awakening, one's life becomes a journey towards liberation, utilizing every experience as a path to freedom.
How can we embrace suffering?
—Embracing suffering involves acknowledging it, giving it space, and responding with compassion and understanding.
Why is recognizing interconnectedness important?
—Recognizing interconnectedness brings a sense of unity and responsibility towards all beings, promoting compassion and social change.
Can awakening be lost?
—While temporary setbacks or doubts may occur, once the journey of awakening begins, one cannot truly go back to unawareness.
Where can I find resources for resilience?
—You can find resources for resilience on the Ram Dass website and the Be Here Now Network, offering talks, blogs, and videos for personal growth and transformation.
00:00The path of awakening leads to transcendence and freedom, realizing there are other realities beyond our own.
05:45Embracing suffering and letting go of self-interest opens the heart to a more undefended and compassionate state.
10:45Recognizing the interconnectedness of all humans is vital in times of social change and racial injustice activism.
14:30Once the journey of awakening begins, it cannot be undone, even though temporary setbacks or doubts may arise.
