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Perhaps one of the reasons all the various religions in the world are fighting and killing each other is because they never took the time to clarify to one another what, precisely, they meant by the term "God"? Often when atheists criticize religion, they only conceive of God along Abrahamic lines, and poorly at that. But the Abrahamic notions of God (while also being more diverse than many realize), are but a small part of the discourse. In India, during the course of our 9000 year (or so, by conservation estimates) civilization in which we have focused the main efforts of cultural life on spirituality, many very subtle and refined notions of God were realized! For example:1. Nirguna Nirākara, God who is Impersonal and Formless like what the Buddhist and the Advaita Vedantin proposes2. Saguna Nirākara, God who is Personal but Formless like we find in Abrahamic religion 3. Saguna Sākara, God who is both Personal and with Form (like Kālī, Krishna etc.) 4. The Avatāra, God as an incarnation on earth (Rāma, Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, Chaitanya, Ramakrishna)To name a few! Some traditions on the subcontinent favor one of these over the others. Some take an exclusive view, some prefer a more hierarchical, inclusive approach and yet others, like our tradition, maintain a pluralistic position: all these conceptions (and in fact all conceptions of God) are all equally valid since God, the Absolute Reality, can never be limited! There is no end to what we can discover in Her, no end to what She can reveal to us! Having said that, what is the Tāntrik view on God? Since Tantra is largely a theistic tradition (oriented around the idea of God), in this lecture, we track some of the various concepts of God that have emerged over the years. This is part of an introductory series of lectures on the foundational ideas of Tantra. You can watch the other videos in this series here.Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

This sermon explores how God brings order out of chaos, beginning with creation in Genesis and continuing through the life and teachings of Jesus. It highlights the brokenness in our world—spiritual, moral, and personal—and shows how God's Word and presence restore purpose, peace, and meaning. Through biblical insight and real-life reflection, it calls us to trust in God's design for true human flourishing.

On this week's Crewcast, Danny and Frank do some isometric driving in The Precinct and Deliver At All Costs, Jeremy shares the tenderness inside of Formless Star, and Keita Takahashi's new game To a T has a demo just before release! The Precinct: https://store.steampowered.com/app/490110/The_Precinct/ Deliver At All Costs (it's also free on Epic Games Store for a bit): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1880610/Deliver_At_All_Costs/ Formless Star: https://splendidland.itch.io/formless-star To a T: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1875320/to_a_T/ AbleGamers IGN Report: https://www.ign.com/articles/former-employees-community-members-allege-ablegamers-founder-fostered-abuse-behind-closed-doors iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/noclip/id1385062988 RSS Feed: http://noclippodcast.libsyn.com/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYk92ubrXpvPVk1lin4VB?si=JRAcPnlvQ0-YJWU9XiW9pg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noclippodcast Watch our docs: https://youtube.com/noclipvideo Crewcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/noclippodcast Learn About Noclip: https://www.noclip.video Become a Patron and get early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/noclip Follow @noclipvideo on Twitter   Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:17:07 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! 0:18:19 - The Precinct 0:23:19 - Deliver At All Costs 0:39:51 - Formless Star 0:52:45 - To a T 0:59:14 - AbleGamers Controversy 1:06:43 - Outer Wilds Echoes of the Eye (Spoiler Zone) 1:30:45 - Robot Alchemic Drive 1:36:22 - Q: What is your unearned arrogant skill in games? 1:40:03 - Q: Are there any games you associate with grief? 1:45:18 - Q: What's your favourite video game dog? 1:51:36 - Q: What games would you recommend for a 4 year old? 1:55:39 - Noclip Update 2:02:59 - Sign Off

Taking refuge and making vows are not subjects we speak about in casual conversation, even with ourselves! Traditionally, we think of a formal ceremony where a teacher is initiating a group of students into the commitment of embracing Buddhism as their path.Read the Journal while listening

This week on Rebel Spirituality, we unravel the mystery of 'formlessness', or the fertile void as the Taoists say, and explore how our true essence transcends time, space and matter.

In episode 212 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is joined by one of the anonymous members of Wrath of Logarius. They coined the term "Formless Black Metal" and I wanted to know what that is. What better way than to ask them? They appeared suddenly with their EP 'Necrotic Assimilation' and were immediately signed by Season of Mist. The buzz from their unique sound put them in a strange position. How do you tour when you're in such high demand, but no one knows who you are? Join us!Wrath of Logarius Links;https://wrathoflogarius.bandcamp.com/album/crown-of-mortishttps://www.facebook.com/wrathoflogarius https://www.instagram.com/wrath_of_logarius/ Get Heavy Metal Philosophy Merch!https://jonbarbas-shop.fourthwall.com/Heavy Metal Philosophy Contact;https://heavymetalphilosophy.com/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@heavymetalphilosophyhttps://www.spreaker.com/show/heavy-metal-philosophyJonBarbas@heavymetalphilosophy.comhttps://mobile.twitter.com/heaviestdoyenhttps://www.facebook.com/HeaviestDoyenhttps://www.instagram.com/heavy_metal_philosophy/https://www.threads.net/@heavy_metal_philosophyhttps://bsky.app/profile/jonbarbas.bsky.social Metal Digest articles link;https://metal-digest.com/author/jon-barbas/#blackmetal #deathmetal #newmetal

Send us a textBhakti yoga involves transcending the forms we worship to reach the formless divine essence; persistent duality becomes an obstacle when it creates a new ego identity based on being "the devotee."• The ultimate goal is to dissolve the separation between worshipper and worshipped• Emotional highs in devotional practices can be beautiful but shouldn't become attachments• Fear of ego death prevents many devotees from complete surrender• Even identifying as a "servant of God" can become a subtle form of spiritual pride• True surrender is not emotional declaration but dissolution of identity• Devotional activities without self-inquiry become distractions• Bhakti without knowledge (jnana) leads to stagnation• True devotion matures from "I love God" to "What am I?" to "I am this formless awareness"• Jnana and bhakti are two wings of the same bird - both essential for spiritual freedomJoin me on Discord to continue the discussion. Like this video, comment, subscribe, and share your thoughts or questions.Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwX Visit my website: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/Buy The Bearded Mystic Podcast Merch: https://thebeardedmysticpodcast.myshopify.com/Want a one-on-one spiritual discussion with The Bearded Mystic - book here: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/p/spiritual-discussion/Subscribe to The Bearded Mystic Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/ @TheBeardedMysticPodcastBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastRahul on Bluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialSupport the show

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Twinning! Who knew Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg and Jennie Garth were each other's doppelgangers?! From their Midwest upbringings, to their careers taking off in the 90s, to their "I Do Part 2" experiences...these two are more alike than different! Jenny is talking about how she's reinvented her career over the years, and why she refused to cut corners along the way. Plus, the game she plays with her husband, Donnie Wahlberg, to keep things interesting in their marriage! Follow the "I Choose Me" Podcast on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jennie on Instagram, TikTok, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twinning! Who knew Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg and Jennie Garth were each other's doppelgangers?! From their Midwest upbringings, to their careers taking off in the 90s, to their "I Do Part 2" experiences...these two are more alike than different! Jenny is talking about how she's reinvented her career over the years, and why she refused to cut corners along the way. Plus, the game she plays with her husband, Donnie Wahlberg, to keep things interesting in their marriage! Follow the "I Choose Me" Podcast on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jennie on Instagram, TikTok, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss how the ANC seems trapped in its own world, unable to make decisions. They also talk about the opening of the G20 summit and the importance of media owners taking care with what they own. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Ready to hear a conversation about some devastatingly dark things?   Sophie White and I have got you covered!   In this expansive chat, we talk about her calculatingly distressing novel, Where I End – in which an isolated island community plays host to the worst, cruellest kind of loneliness. And that books is a springboard for others things, psychosis, weaponised empathy, real-life atrocity and the way that all that darkness can seep into a place forever.   But then we also have a good old chat about books we love, and we swear a lot… so there's a bright side.   This is a key conversation for me. A pivotal episode.   Enjoy!   Other books mentioned:   Recipes For a Nervous Breakdown (2016), by Sophie White Corpsing: My Body and Other Horror Shows (2020), by Sophie White Apt Pupil (1982), by Stephen King The Yellow Wallpaper (1892), by Charlotte Perkins Gilman The Girl Next Door (1989), by Jack Ketchum Sharkheart: A Love Story (2023), by Emily Habeck The Lamb (2025), by Lucy Rose Tender is the Flesh (2017), by Augustina Bazterrica Lunar Park (2005), by Bret Easton Ellis Our Wives Under the Seas (2022), by Julia Armfield Follow Me To Ground (2018), by Sue Rainsford   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Bluesky @talkscaredpod.bsky.social  on Instagram/Threads, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textThis episode delves into the experience of life after realization, focusing on how the shift from a perspective of separateness to one of oneness redefines our existence. With insights into the nature of awareness and the interplay of Maya, we encourage listeners to reflect on their own spiritual journeys, emphasizing the importance of integrating realization into the heart rather than limiting it to the intellect.• Examining life before real spiritual realization • The role of questioning and tragedy in awakening • Importance of meditation in spiritual practice • The distinction between mind awareness and true awareness • Understanding the concept of Aham Brahmasmi • The impact of recognizing oneness with all existence • How enlightened beings interact with the world • Emphasizing the heart's role in genuine spiritualityJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwX Visit my website: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/Buy The Bearded Mystic Podcast Merch: https://thebeardedmysticpodcast.myshopify.com/Want a one-on-one spiritual discussion with The Bearded Mystic - book here: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/p/spiritual-discussion/Subscribe to The Bearded Mystic Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/ @TheBeardedMysticPodcastBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastRahul on Bluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialSupport the show

Send us a textIn today's podcast, we explore the profound relationship between anxiety and present awareness. The discussion illuminates personal experiences, the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, and crucial practices like "neti neti," guiding listeners to transcend anxiety through mindfulness and understanding their true nature. • The personal narrative of experiencing anxiety regarding finances • Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now" as a source of peace • Importance of present awareness in managing anxious thoughts • The practice of "neti neti" to separate oneself from worries • The distinction between mild anxiety and crippling mental health issues • Engaging in self-exploration and mindfulness practices • How awareness can elevate the human experience beyond anxietyJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwX Visit my website: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/Buy The Bearded Mystic Podcast Merch: https://thebeardedmysticpodcast.myshopify.com/Want a one-on-one spiritual discussion with The Bearded Mystic - book here: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/p/spiritual-discussion/Subscribe to The Bearded Mystic Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/ @TheBeardedMysticPodcastBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastRahul on Bluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialSupport the show

Author Ike Baker will join us for a two hour conversation on his new book “A Formless Fire,” a detailed analysis of the origins of both occult traditions and those which have come to be known as spiritual today. The Platonic source of many of these ideas is obvious, and there is without doubt an eastern connection. So much is rotting from fraud or misunderstanding today that it is important to investigate the origins of occultism, mysticism, theurgy, theology, etc. http://ikebaker.com-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITEPAYPALCashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tst-radio--5328407/support.

Chloe Fineman joins Jenna Bush Hager to discuss some celebrity social dilemmas. Also, Jenny McCarthy chats about "Formless Beauty" and "The Masked Singer." Plus, a superfan couple gets to spend their Valentine's Day meeting Jenna! And, some fun ways to spice up your Valentine's Day.

Send us a textThis episode explores the relationship between spirituality, mental health, and self-realization, emphasizing the importance of understanding our true nature as formless awareness. We discuss the necessity of addressing emotional traumas, the process of self-inquiry, and the intersection of spiritual practices with professional mental health support.• Exploring the value of spiritual community and personal practice • Understanding the essence of formless awareness and its implications • Discussing pain and hurt in the context of spirituality • The natural process of aging and its acceptance • Analyzing misconceptions about enlightenment and pain • Importance of self-inquiry and recognizing triggers • Integrating mental health support on the spiritual path • Introduction of an upcoming course on overcoming post-enlightenment challenges • Emphasizing the continuous journey of discovering true selfJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwX Visit my website: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/Buy The Bearded Mystic Podcast Merch: https://thebeardedmysticpodcast.myshopify.com/Want a one-on-one spiritual discussion with The Bearded Mystic - book here: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/p/spiritual-discussion/Subscribe to The Bearded Mystic Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/ @TheBeardedMysticPodcastBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastRahul on Bluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialSupport the show

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Series: N/AService: Sunday 9:00 a.m.Type: SermonSpeaker: Ryan Goodwin

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on November 3, 2024, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA

In this episode a quote from Helen Hamilton's book, "Dissolving The Ego", Chapter 14, "Consciousness can appear as form or formlessness" is contemplated.

Author Ike Baker will join us for a two hour conversation on his new book “A Formless Fire,” a detailed analysis of the origins of both occult traditions and those which have come to be known as spiritual today. The Platonic source of many of these ideas is obvious, and there is without doubt an eastern connection. So much is rotting from fraud or misunderstanding today that it is important to investigate the origins of occultism, mysticism, theurgy, theology, etc.http://ikebaker.com-FULL ARCHIVE & RSS: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-secret-teachings Twitter: https://twitter.com/TST___Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretteachings WEBSITE (BOOKS, RESUBSCRIBE for early & ad-free show access): http://thesecretteachings.info Paypal: rdgable@yahoo.com CashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings-with-ryan-gable--5328407/support.

Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli! In this episode, we welcome back author Ike Baker to discuss his insights into the magical traditions of ancient Egypt, the Hermetic principles, the teachings of Jesus Christ, and Freemasonry. As always, Ike delivers an incredible conversation—nothing but bangers. We appreciate your continued support! Be sure to check out Ike Baker's new book, A Formless Fire: Rediscovering the Magical Traditions of the West:  https://bit.ly/3O4ocj5 Grab your copy of the 2nd issue of the Chaos Twins now and join the Army Of Chaos: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/chaos-twins-1-by-sam-tripoli-paranoid-american--2/coming_soon/x/5548203 Check out Sam Tripoli's new special "Why is Everybody Gettin Quiet?" that drops Oct 15th on Rumble.com/Quiet and SamTripoli.com! 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   SORAT'H, FIRST MEHL, CHAU-TUKAS: The son is dear to his mother and father; he is the wise son-in-law to his father-in-law. The father is dear to his son and daughter, and the brother is very dear to his brother. By the Order of the Lord's Command, he leaves his house and goes outside, and in an instant, everything becomes alien to him. The self-willed manmukh does not remember the Name of the Lord, does not give in charity, and does not cleanse his consciousness; his body rolls in the dust. || 1 || The mind is comforted by the Comforter of the Naam. I fall at the Guru's feet — I am a sacrifice to Him; He has given me to understand the true understanding. || Pause || The mind is impressed with the false love of the world; he quarrels with the Lord's humble servant. Infatuated with Maya, night and day, he sees only the worldly path; he does not chant the Naam, and drinking poison, he dies. He is imbued and infatuated with vicious talk; the Word of the Shabad does not come into his consciousness. He is not imbued with the Lord's Love, and he is not impressed by the taste of the Name; the self-willed manmukh loses his honor. || 2 || He does not enjoy celestial peace in the Company of the Holy, and there is not even a bit of sweetness on his tongue. He calls his mind, body and wealth his own; he has no knowledge of the Court of the Lord. Closing his eyes, he walks in darkness; he cannot see the home of his own being, O Siblings of Destiny. Tied up at Death's door, he finds no place of rest; he receives the rewards of his own actions. || 3 || When the Lord casts His Glance of Grace, then I see Him with my own eyes; He is indescribable, and cannot be described. With my ears, I continually listen to the Word of the Shabad, and I praise Him; His Ambrosial Name abides within my heart. He is Fearless, Formless and absolutely without vengeance; I am absorbed in His Perfect Light. O Nanak, without the Guru, doubt is not dispelled; through the True Name, glorious greatness is obtained. || 4 || 3 || ਸੋਰਠਿ ਮਃ ੧ ਚਉਤੁਕੇ ॥ ਮਾਇ ਬਾਪ ਕੋ ਬੇਟਾ ਨੀਕਾ ਸਸੁਰੈ ਚਤੁਰੁ ਜਵਾਈ ॥ ਬਾਲ ਕੰਨਿਆ ਕੌ ਬਾਪੁ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਭਾਈ ਕੌ ਅਤਿ ਭਾਈ ॥ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਭਇਆ ਬਾਹਰੁ ਘਰੁ ਛੋਡਿਆ ਖਿਨ ਮਹਿ ਭਈ ਪਰਾਈ ॥ ਨਾਮੁ ਦਾਨੁ ਇਸਨਾਨੁ ਨ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਤਿਤੁ ਤਨਿ ਧੂੜਿ ਧੁਮਾਈ ॥੧॥ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨਿਆ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਖਾਈ ॥ ਪਾਇ ਪਰਉ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੈ ਜਿਨਿ ਸਾਚੀ ਬੂਝ ਬੁਝਾਈ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਜਗ ਸਿਉ ਝੂਠ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਮਨੁ ਬੇਧਿਆ ਜਨ ਸਿਉ ਵਾਦੁ ਰਚਾਈ ॥ ਮਾਇਆ ਮਗਨੁ ਅਹਿਨਿਸਿ ਮਗੁ ਜੋਹੈ ਨਾਮੁ ਨ ਲੇਵੈ ਮਰੈ ਬਿਖੁ ਖਾਈ ॥ ਗੰਧਣ ਵੈਣਿ ਰਤਾ ਹਿਤਕਾਰੀ ਸਬਦੈ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਨ ਆਈ ॥ ਰੰਗਿ ਨ ਰਾਤਾ ਰਸਿ ਨਹੀ ਬੇਧਿਆ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਪਤਿ ਗਵਾਈ ॥੨॥ ਸਾਧ ਸਭਾ ਮਹਿ ਸਹਜੁ ਨ ਚਾਖਿਆ ਜਿਹਬਾ ਰਸੁ ਨਹੀ ਰਾਈ ॥ ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਧਨੁ ਅਪੁਨਾ ਕਰਿ ਜਾਨਿਆ ਦਰ ਕੀ ਖਬਰਿ ਨ ਪਾਈ ॥ ਅਖੀ ਮੀਟਿ ਚਲਿਆ ਅੰਧਿਆਰਾ ਘਰੁ ਦਰੁ ਦਿਸੈ ਨ ਭਾਈ ॥ ਜਮ ਦਰਿ ਬਾਧਾ ਠਉਰ ਨ ਪਾਵੈ ਅਪੁਨਾ ਕੀਆ ਕਮਾਈ ॥੩॥ ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇ ਤਾ ਅਖੀ ਵੇਖਾ ਕਹਣਾ ਕਥਨੁ ਨ ਜਾਈ ॥ ਕੰਨੀ ਸੁਣਿ ਸੁਣਿ ਸਬਦਿ ਸਲਾਹੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਰਿਦੈ ਵਸਾਈ ॥ ਨਿਰਭਉ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੁ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਪੂਰਨ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਮਾਈ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰ ਵਿਣੁ ਭਰਮੁ ਨ ਭਾਗੈ ਸਚਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥੪॥੩॥ ਅਰਥ: ਜੋ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਕਦੇ ਮਾਪਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਪੁੱਤਰ ਸੀ, ਕਦੇ ਸਹੁਰੇ ਦਾ ਸਿਆਣਾ ਜਵਾਈ ਸੀ, ਕਦੇ ਪੁੱਤਰ ਧੀ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਪਿਉ ਸੀ, ਅਤੇ ਭਰਾ ਦਾ ਬੜਾ (ਸਨੇਹੀ) ਭਰਾ ਸੀ, ਜਦੋਂ ਅਕਾਲ ਪੁਰਖ ਦਾ ਹੁਕਮ ਹੋਇਆ ਤਾਂ ਉਸ ਨੇ ਘਰ ਬਾਰ (ਸਭ ਕੁਝ) ਛੱਡ ਦਿੱਤਾ, ਇਕ ਪਲਕ ਵਿਚ ਸਭ ਕੁਝ ਓਪਰਾ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ। ਆਪਣੇ ਮਨ ਦੇ ਪਿੱਛੇ ਹੀ ਤੁਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਬੰਦੇ ਨੇ ਨਾਹ ਨਾਮ ਜਪਿਆ ਨਾਹ ਸੇਵਾ ਕੀਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਨਾਹ ਪਵਿਤ੍ਰ ਆਚਰਨ ਬਣਾਇਆ। ਇਸ ਮਨੁੱਖਾ ਸਰੀਰ ਦੀ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਖੇਹ-ਖ਼ੁਆਰੀ ਹੀ ਕਰਦਾ ਰਿਹਾ।੧। ਜਿਸ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਦਾ ਮਨ ਗੁਰੂ ਦੇ ਉਪਦੇਸ਼ ਵਿਚ ਪਤੀਜਦਾ ਹੈ ਉਹ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੇ ਨਾਮ ਨੂੰ ਅਸਲ ਮਿਤ੍ਰ ਸਮਝਦਾ ਹੈ। ਮੈਂ ਤਾਂ ਗੁਰੂ ਦੇ ਪੈਰੀਂ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹਾਂ, ਗੁਰੂ ਤੋਂ ਸਦਕੇ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ ਜਿਸ ਨੇ ਇਹ ਸੱਚੀ ਮਤਿ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਹੈ (ਕਿ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਹੀ ਅਸਲ ਮਿਤ੍ਰ ਹੈ) ।੧। --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gsjhampur/support

Send us a textUnderstanding Brahm Gyana: A Journey to Self-RealizationIn this episode of the Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh delves into the concept of Brahm Gyana, the knowledge of Brahman that leads to self-realization and oneness with Formless Consciousness. Drawing from his personal experiences and lifelong association with the Sant Nirankari Mission, Rahul explains how this divine knowledge transforms life and provides tools for meditation, reflection, and awareness. He discusses the role of the Satguru in imparting Brahm Gyana, the process of realization through shedding ego, and the importance of living a life rooted in non-duality. He also shares practical steps and principles to apply this wisdom in daily life. The episode encourages listeners to pursue Brahm Gyana for a deeper understanding of their true nature.00:00 What is Brahm Gyana00:16 Introduction03:55 Watch out for the subtle ego!04:59 What is Brahm Gyana?07:50 Steps to realize Nirankar09:50 How is the Brahm Gyana different to spiritual teachings?11:12 Importance of a Guru17:49 Impact of Brahm Gyana21:17 Applying Brahm Gyana in Daily Life24:11 Some practical tips25:56 Concluding ThoughtsVisit my website: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/Buy The Bearded Mystic Podcast Merch: https://thebeardedmysticpodcast.myshopify.com/Want a one-on-one spiritual discussion with The Bearded Mystic - book here: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/p/spiritual-discussion/Support the show

03-26-23 Sun AM “When Formless Becomes Formed” Rev. Joseph BoggsGenesis 1:1-3You can contact us at https://fpcdurham.org/contact

Recording Date: 2024-10-2 Speaker: Jeremiah Smith

[174] Exploring the Formless Through the Body - with Rebeca Castella by Andrew Holecek

In this episode, filmed on location in Kathmandu, Nepal, I am joined by Jina Kusala, originally from Norway and now a wandering Theravada monk. Jina tells the story of his traumatic childhood, the mental suffering and instability it caused, and how the Buddhist path provided a means to reckon with the pain. Jina shares encounters with religious leaders such as Mingyur Rinpoche, recounts meeting previous podcast guest Bhante Jason and reflects on the profound time he spent under Bhante's instruction. Jina recalls his Himalayan wanderings and cave retreats, discusses the power of the 4 foundations of mindfulness, details the differences between Hīnayāna and Vajrayāna realisations, and explains why with incremental progress one may aim for sainthood. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep270-wandering-monk-jina-kusala Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Background and recent travels in the Himalayas 01:40 - How to work with hardship 03:09 - Upbringing in Norway and traumatic childhood 04:30 - Healing trauma 06:21 - Redeeming trauma and helping others 07:42 - Chasing satisfaction 10:22 - Finishing high school and seeking 13:25 - Discerning the wholesome vs unwholesome 14:46 - First encounter with Buddhism in Norway 15:44 - Travel to Sri Lanka and attempts at meditation 17:17 - Jina suggests a location change 17:57 - Meeting Bhante Jason 19:19 - Sophisticated use of the 4 Foundations of Mindfulness 22:46 - Entering the 4 jhānas, clearing emotional blockages, 23:34 - Mechanism of gaining insight 24:31 - The Buddhist path in brief 24:59 - 3 kinds of delusion 25:35 - The 4 noble truths 29:14 - When the mind lets go 31:55 - Leaving Bhante Jason's hermitage 35:21 - Making Jina's broken mind functional 38:25 - A scripture parade 38:45 - A period of chaos and profound uncertainty 40:05- Stabilising and improvement of functionality 40:59 - Interpersonal difficulties and wounds of mistrust 42:52 - Manifestation of unprocessed trauma 43:55 - Becoming a cure for trauma 44:53 - Himalayan Buddhism as Jungian shadow work 45:49 - Jina's karmic background with Himalayan Buddhism 47:02 - Differences between the realisations of early vs later Buddhist forms 49:16 - Formless states vs true nirvāṇa 52:25 - A private meeting with Mingyur Rinpoche and 5 month retreat in caves 54:40 - Plans for India 55:21 - Reflections on the wandering life 57:05 - Developing intuition and accessing the magical mind 58:59 - Reflections on the path, meaning, and ennobling character 01:00:43 - Learning from your mistakes 01:02:29 - Incremental improvement 01:02:32 - Aiming for sainthood … Kathmandu Interviews playlist: - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlkzlKFgdknwvU82dU487LhF_mF4AkGek&si=gFGJpi-fnLtxeyZ5 Previous Episode with Bhante Jason: - https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep12-bhante-jason-guru-viking-interviews … For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' and ‘Meditation' by Steve James

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Cosmic Energy   This is the energy that fires off volcanoes. This is the energy that keeps our sun burning. The energy that lights the stars or even makes them explode or collapse in on themselves.  Kundalini Shakti is cosmic energy hidden in you. The name kundalini describes how….   —  Gurudevi Nirmalananda Watch Gurudevi's full discourse “The Form of the Formless” here:   #kundalini #yogamysticism #gurudevi #svaroopameditation #spirituality #divine #yoga #siddhayoga #muktananda #gurudevinirmalananda #meditation #blissyoga #svaroopayoga #swaminirmalananda

200: Pt. 1 Becoming Formless & Void | Virginia Killingsworth on Spirit-Centered Business™I am celebrating our 200th episode with my dear friend and spiritual powerhouse, Virgina Killingsworth!  We talk about the opportunity to surrender to God's redesign and transformation when we allow ourselves to become “tohu wa-bohu” in Hebrew, meaning formless and void.  It's a place of “no longer self, but Christ who lives in me.”  She is launching a new program to mentor people through the process of letting go and becoming.HIGHLIGHTS:Introduction of "Overshadowed”: Virginia describes receiving a divine blueprint or download for the project, which is structured discipleship, helping individuals grow and mature in their spiritual walk.Effective Discipleship: Emphasis on purposeful and effective discipleship, rather than a haphazard approach.Backstory: Her song "Overshadow Me" inspired by Mary's song in Luke 1, symbolizing alignment with divine purpose.Creative Process: receiving inspiration and then working it out through intentional practice.Transformation through Overshadowing: Describes how overshadowing involves the Holy Spirit displacing negativity with supernatural life, similar to the process of transformation at the cross.Classroom Analogies: Virginia uses the metaphor of "classrooms" to describe different stages of spiritual growth and learning, including the "king's classroom" and "co-creation classroom."Tohu wa-Bohu: Virginia explains the Hebrew terms for "formless and void" in Genesis 1, relating it to a state of spiritual preparation and creation.Surrender and Trust: Emphasizes the importance of absolute surrender and trust in God, overcoming the innate mistrust of human nature.Maturity Map: Reference to 1 John 2 as a guide for spiritual maturity, involving stages from child to young man to father.Transformation and Growth: The idea that overshadowing relates to personal transformation, from spiritual rebirth to physical transfiguration, and pulling from eternity.Role of Yielding: Highlights the necessity of yielding to God's transformative work, allowing Him to cultivate trust and faithfulness in believers.Continuous Growth: The ongoing process of stepping beyond comfort zones and experiencing God's faithfulness as a part of spiritual growth.Overshadowing appears throughout the Bible, from Genesis to the New Testament.Genesis and Creation: The overshadowing theme begins with Genesis, where it symbolizes the divine influence in creation.Exodus 34: God's overshadowing presence during Moses' encounter on Mount Sinai, which is described as a portal to the heavenly realm and the beginning of the old covenant.Psalm 91: The benefits of being under the shadow of God's wings, including protection, divine care, and healing.Mary's Conception: The overshadowing of Mary by the Holy Spirit as described in Luke 1:35, leading to the miraculous birth of Jesus.Jesus' Transfiguration: Jesus' transfiguration on the mount, where a bright cloud overshadowed them, as a significant event showing divine approval and revelation.Acts 5:15: The reference to Peter's shadow healing the sick as an example of divine power overshadowing through Peter.Gideon's Story: The analogy of Gideon's clay vessel and the light shining through it as a metaphor for breaking open the flesh to reveal the true self.Christianity vs. Other Religions: The discussion touches on the difference between Christianity and other religions, emphasizing relationship over ritualistic practices.Tree of Life vs. Tree of Knowledge: The contrast between the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, and how Christianity offers a different approach to understanding and living.Mature Judgment: The distinction between false and true judgment, and the role of spiritual maturity in discerning good from evil.False Judgment: How false judgment can arise from immaturity and separation from God, contrasted with the true judgment that comes from oneness with God.LINKS:- Connect with Virginia, and check out her free blog and shop full of music and teachings, including the Miracles Are Normal online course.http://VirginiaKillingsworth.com- Join All Things Restored gathering every Sunday night on Facebook. Main website with all the links is here: http://AllThingsRestored.org - Join the international prayer group on Zoom on Tuesday mornings: http://TekheletRestored.orgCheck out the FREE RESOURCES in our new store! http://SpiritCenteredBusiness.com/shopGet Bralynn's Book! Discover Your Business Destiny: Co-Creating, Stewarding and Standing to Manifest God's Divine Plan http://SpiritCenteredBusiness.com/book

In this episode we speak with Brandon Thorpe, a trailblazer in technology and entrepreneurship. From his early programming days to pivotal roles at Google AI and Apple, Brandon has redefined innovation in the tech world. Beyond his technological achievements, discover how his musical collaborations with Grammy winner Dallas Austin and the launch of his groundbreaking album 'Unicorn' showcase his diverse talents. Co-founder of Formless, Brandon is revolutionizing the internet through shared technology and smart contracts.   Learn about his vision for an equitable digital landscape, the origins of his passion for tech, and the challenges and successes he faced while raising funds for Formless. Explore the multifaceted world of a creative technologist committed to inspiring others and reshaping the future of digital communities.   If your company is looking to scale its AI initiatives, head over to Tesoro AI (www.tesoroai.com). We are experts in AI strategy, staff augmentation, and AI product development.  Founder Bio:   Brandon Thorpe was a Staff engineer at Google AI, Senior engineer at Apple, self-taught programmer at 13 years old, featured in national media such as Forbes and WSJ, signed with Grammy Award winner Dallas Austin to release album "Unicorn", creator of Multi-Dream Theory with the idea that humans are capable of achieving excellence in multiple fields in parallel, co-founded Formless in 2022 aiming to illuminate true human purpose through technology by revolutionizing the internet with SHARE technology empowering common property ownership with smart contracts. Creative technologist with millions of streams and views across internet platforms. Formless was selected as one of around 30 companies from a pool of 8,000 to receive investment from a16z's CSX accelerator in 2023 and has since raised a multi-million dollar pre-seed round.   Time Stamps:   03:11 Brandon's journey from tech to music and back 12:52 Exploring the intersection of music, technology, and blockchain 15:27 Pain point that led to creating Formless 18:58 Redefining music distribution through blockchain 20:18 Blockchain as a nongovernment global computer. 23:02 Challenges and opportunities of music and blockchain 25:47 Redefining artist monetization and community building 30:52 Expanding Formless Beyond Music 34:04 Starting points and essential skills for building blockchain 38:31 Navigating the blockchain insights and opportunities 43:12 Engaging with the Formless Platform 45:08 Fundraising journey: strategies and lessons learned 51:56 What is coming up in 2024 and how to get in contact with the formless team   Resources   Company website: https://formless.xyz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/formlessxyz/ Twitter: https://x.com/formless_xyzLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/formlessxyz/  

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The four-fold model of Consciousness details how the One, being formless, manifests into form. Shiva becomes the universe as well as everything else that exists. Your meditative process unravels all this, so you discover who you are. You are Shiva, who is being all while being you.  All this and more unfolds within when you step onto the path of the Great Masters.   Read Gurudevi's Teachings Article in our Freebies

Series: Genesis Scripture: Genesis 1 Sermon: Formless and Void

Why does God look like a lion riding woman with ten arms holding various weapons slaying a buffalo demon on the field of battle?Why does God look like a ash besmeared yogi on the tiger-skin mat telling his beads in the highest reaches of the Himālayas?Why does look like a flute playing mischievous boy who steals the hearts of cowherd-girls?Or does God "look" like anything at all?Some schools of Indian philosophy insist that God is formless and impersonal (Advaita Vedanta, Buddhism etc.) and others that God is a person but is formless (Abrahamic faiths etc.) and yet others that God has a form and a particular form at that (Most forms of Vaishnavism, some forms of Shaivism and Shaktism etc.).Ramakrishna's position with regards to these is most radical: he insists that God is all of the above and so much more besides!At any rate, in this lecture I try to make a case for God with form. Since God is both formless and with form, it might be better for us, given our mind's predilection for form, to work with the latter! Those of you who are committed to the formless (which is also perfect and valid!), give me a chance to convince you! This lecture happened around the Fall Navaratri last year, I think!Lectures happen live on zoom every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and Friday at 6pm PST.  There's Q&A right after the lectures. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome!Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

Cara Stricker is an Australian born director, writer, musician and artist. Stricker first started making films, photographs and installations as a young teenager, stemming from her background as a dancer and musician. She is known for her work that combines filmmaking with her creative direction, choreography, and expressive narratives. Her unique blend of feminism, nature and performance creates work that is both subversive and otherworldly. Her work is screened, exhibited, printed, and performed around the world. Stricker's major commissions include: creating a techno-surrealist land-based prayer prompt short film with the Miccosukee, Seminole and Black Carribean community's of Miami within the Everglades, Allapattah, and installations by James Turrell, Es Devlin and teamLab for Superblue; Bvglari global campaigns for 23' and 24' featuring Zendaya and Anne Hathaway; a four part polyptych instillation and music video for Alicia Keys; visual sonic film about the late Aaliyah's legacy; and album films for Chloe and Halle, Blood Orange, Kelsey Lu, Amber Mark, Tei Shi and Kadhja Bonet. She has collaborated with global brands such as Gucci, MAC Makeup, Chanel, Alexander Wang, Missoni, musicians such as SZA and Perfume Genius, and photographed for titles such as Vogue, Dazed, I-D Magazine, Fader, Interview Magazine and Oyster. Her work has been awarded and screened internationally including at Cannes Lions, Tribeca Film Festival, Camerimage, Cannes Short Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival, Berlin Music Video Awards, Toronto Shorts Film Festival, Shots awards, HollyShort Film Festival, New Orleans Film Festival, Rooftop Film Festival New York, London Short Film Festival, Palm Springs International Shortfest, Sugar Mountain festival and Vivid Sydney. Her short narrative ‘Maverick', starring Abbey Lee and Rhys Coiro, which she wrote and directed, premiered at FFFest, and her commercial film short, “Carlos,” that explores how micro-mobility is transforming the lives of its users, was shortlisted for both best non-fiction short at Cannes Lions and Best Branded Content at the Tribeca X Award. Most recent solo exhibitions include two mixed media shows at The Hole NYC. Her latest albums include collaboration with musician John Kirby (Solange Knowles, Frank Ocean, Blood Orange, Sebastian Tellier) to direct, perform and produce music for their audio visual album, ‘Drool', and her solo ambient album and short film ‘Formless', both released on Terrible Records, with screenings and performances across Australia, LA and New York City. She lives in Los Angeles.

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12, verse 5 - Which is the best path to God Realization? This question comes as some people try to meditate upon the Formless aspect of God and others on the Personal Form. Which path does Shree Krishna recommend? Listen fully to learn as Swami Mukundananda explains in detail the most reassuring path to attain God and Shree Krishna's promise that comes along with it to those who practice it.  

Feel God saying- 'that thorn in your side (that job, that illness, that person), is to bring you closer to Me, to lock you inside of Me, inside of My Love, inside of My Healing, inside of My Will, so that you'll stop leaving. Don't let the appearance of this world make you forget that you're in Me. That I'm all around you. Just listen, when the noise becomes too much, listen for Me. When you listen to sound, the very listening is Me. The Silence and Sound are not separate. The Formless and Form are not separate. I Am not separate from you. Surrender. Soften.    Relax into Me-- the fulfillment of your greatest Desire.' I Love you, Nik nikki@curlynikki.com ******God is afoot! I'm writing, and working on something BIG (and very useful) for your practice! I'll share #ListenerFavorite episodes until I return with new ones in Spring! Look out for announcements soon! Support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings ________________________________ Today's Quotes: "Whatever we put our attention on will grow stronger in our lives. Put your attention on the highest." -Maharishi Mahesh Yogi "I am love; if you come close to me, something will start dancing in your heart. Allow it." -Osho "Am I not here? I who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I t the source of your Joy? Are you not in the hollow of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms? Do you need something more? Let nothing else worry you, disturb you." -Virgin of Guadalupe to Juan Diego, December 12, 1531-From the Original Nican Mopohua recorded by Antonio Valeriano. "Jesus is the beginning, the means and the end of all desires. As I was concerned about the state of my soul, all of a sudden my adorable Jesus came and told me:"My daughter, do not be concerned, for I alone am the beginning, the means and the end of all your desires." With these words I calmed myself in Jesus. May everything be for the glory of God, and may His Holy Name be blessed." -Luisa Piccarreta, Book of Heaven "The path is simple: organize your heart around love and your mind around truth.  This how we live a divine life." -Isha Das "When you listen to sound the very listening is the silence. Silence and sound are not separate." -J Krishnamurti "If it's from God, it'll come with His Peace." -IG @faithfulfootprints "It is by God's Grace that we think of God." -Ramana Maharshi "Do not fear anything; nothing will happen to you against My Will." -Jesus to St. Faustina in Her Dairy "Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." -2 Corinthians 12 

Nikki & Brie are fired up because they're joined by someone they've admired for a long time: TV host, movie star, entrepreneur, mom, wife, and all-around badass Jenny McCarthy! From watching Jenny change the game on MTV to being a panelist on The Masked Singer, Nikki & Brie have felt a special connection to her. Jenny gives them the lowdown on what really happened before the cameras started rolling on Singled Out, growing up as a fighter in Chicago, the challenges of motherhood, why this season of The Masked Singer is going to be a must-watch, being married to Donnie Wahlberg, and what it's like to be in the spotlight when it comes to being in public relationships, something all three of them identify with. Jenny also explains why she started a makeup company, Formless Beauty, and how it's different from anything on the market. She even sent some samples to Nikki and Brie…however, one of the Garcia Twins didn't share! To close out the episode, Jenny shares her Inspiration & Affirmation, which is all about truly loving yourself. Check out Jenny on the season 11 premiere of The Masked Singer tonight on Fox, and for more about Formless Beauty, check out FormlessBeauty.com Follow Jenny on InstagramFollow Jenny on TikTokFollow Formless Beauty on Instagram Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109!

As Buddha had a message for the East, so too did Swami Vivekananda have a message for the West, if not for the whole world. What was that message? While it is of course a very multifaceted, variegated and nuanced message, three core principles stand out; we explore them in the course of this lecture, as part of our Vivekananda Jayanti celebrations earlier this month. These principles are:1. Religion is a matter of Direct Experience, not dogma. Inspired by his teacher Ramakrishna who daily experienced God for himself in all of Her aspects, the central thrust of Swami Vivekananda's teaching is that spirituality is a matter of verification. Placing an emphasis on yoga (the means for acquiring experience) and on an individual's own perception of God here and now, Swami Vivekananda transforms religion which was even then at his time becoming an antiquated, useless bundle of beliefs from a hoary past into a living, viable method that is strikingly in keeping with the most modern notions of the scientific inquiry, rationalism and verificationism. 2. You are innately divine. Inspired by Ramakrishna who felt that "the wretch who considers himself a sinner verily becomes one; as you think so you become", Swami Vivekananda took the Christian West to task for its fixation on original sin. Most religions begin with a disempowering view of the human condition, i.e "you are broken in need of fixing, lacking in need of growing, sick in need of healing" etc. But the vision of Non-Dual Hinduism is: "you are already free, you are already pure, you are infinitely strong as you are for your very nature is divine!" This is the truth and Americans at once recognized it as it was spoken, thus breaking their centuries long dream of being weak. Anyway, it is only the person who has this latter attitude who will have the self-confidence to really progress with their spiritual practices!3. All existence is One. Swami Vivekananda stressed above all Non-Duality. But his was a far more radical and inclusive non-duality than Shankara's Advaita Vedanta or Ramanuja's Qualified non-duality. His view, in my opinion, comes closer to the Shaiva Non-Dual view of masters like Abhinava Gupta: everything is God. Matter is non-dual, thought is non-dual, spirit is non-dual, all are just various reading of the one indivisible Consciousness-Bliss-Absolute that is both Formless and with Form, that is both Impersonal and Personal. And that One Existence is your very own Self! It is from this non-duality that we derive the 2nd principle sketched out above and also the notion of "harmony of all religions," which is the idea he is perhaps most famous for but which, as you can see, is just the natural consequence of the must more fundamental and far deeper principle of absolute, uncompromising non-duality! Lectures happen live on zoom every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and Friday at 6pm PST.  There's Q&A right after the lectures. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome!Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

Why are you so tired, when 'I' perform(s) that which is given you to do? It's My responsibility, My battle, not yours. That's My meeting. That's My commute. That's Me stirring in you. Love stirring. That's why I gave you this day-- to pray ceaselessly, to feel My Love constantly, no matter what you think you're feeling, no matter what you think you're seeing, no matter what you think you're hearing... You're silently knowing-- only God is here, only Love is here, and I Am that.  "I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and I know you by name." -Exodus 33:17    I Love you, Nik nikki@curlynikki.com p.s. I = God = Love = Invisible, Formless, Faceless You = Me There's only That. ******God is afoot! I'm writing, and working on something BIG (and very useful) for your practice! I'll share #ListenerFavorite episodes until I return with new ones in Spring! Look out for announcements soon! ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings ________________________________ Today's Quotes: "You will get a result for your hard work. Proceed with the thing, you will reach a high position. Trust me." -Maharajji "Lord, I don't want to be paralyzed with uncertainty. Help me to follow your voice even when I have questions. Please direct me as I move forward, and keep me in the middle of your will." -Chris Tiegreen "Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart And do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way.]" -Proverbs 3:5-6 AMP "Doubt is an unstable state where your foot is neither on this shore nor on the other. This leads to tension. One way or the other, take a direction and regain your footing. Have you noticed that you usually doubt the things that are positive in your life? You don't doubt negative things so much. You doubt a person's honesty, and you believe in his dishonesty. When someone is angry with you, you have no doubt about his anger. But when someone says he loves you, a doubt creeps in: Does he really love me? When you are depressed, do you ever think: Am I really depressed? No, you accept your depression as a fact. Yet when you are happy, you doubt: Am I really happy; is this what I really wanted? You doubt your capability, but never your weakness. Look at this tendency to doubt the positive things in your life. Doubt the negative and put your trust in the positive. Put doubt in its proper place and doubt the doubts." -Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, A Note to a Sincere Seeker "There is a breakthrough breaking through. The atmosphere is heavy with blessings and the Lord is saying, "Any moment now! Stay in position! Prepare!" Do not back track! Deny the enemies lies and tactics. This is your time!" -@Godlywaiting "Old feelings will resurface. Old thought patterns will resurface. Things you thought you got over will come back up. But who you are in relation to them is what changes. You don't have to hold so tight like you once did. You have a greater capacity now. You have the chance in the moment of extreme discomfort, to know yourself beyond it. These things don't come back up as a punishment. It's to show you who you really are. Be still. Be gentle with yourself. You're doing amazing!! I love you!!" -@sistercody via IG "Just because 'seeming' challenges come up, does not mean that you're not Self-Realized, or Spiritually Enlightened." -Ray A. McCloud

In this deeply meditative recording from 1976, Ram Dass talks about going beyond form and intellect and then is joined by Krishna Das to chant a love song between formless and form.Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/ramdassWant to be part of the discussion about this episode of Here and Now? Join us for the SoulPod Meet-Up on February 13th at 8 pm EST.In this episode of Here and Now: In a highly meditative fashion, Ram Dass speaks about the spiritual journey and how it is a journey of the heart. The intellect, while an exquisitely powerful tool, cannot know ultimate truth.Ram Dass explores the forms we must use to get beyond the intellect, including meditative practices and chanting. He talks about the identities we create with our minds and how we were born into the illusion of separateness. But the way the dance works best is that we keep shifting forms and understand that all these forms will take us to that which has no form.Ram Dass is joined by Krishna Das to chant “Jai Radha.” Ram Dass explains how it is like a love song between formless and form.“This is like a love song between formless and form, between Father and Mother, between the cow herdsmen and the Gopi, between Radha and Govinda.” – Ram DassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every time thoughts come as to how it's going to happen, when it's going to happen, close that body's eyes... fold its hands in front of it, and go back down into that bowing, back into that Humbleness.   Bow back into God, back into your Shelter, like you're ducking under the doorframe back inside where it's quiet, where there is no world, nothing to solve, nothing to fix, nothing to think about.  That's the point.   Not good humanhood, not bad humanhood, Christhood.   Make that your mantra for a week,   and when you're saying it, you're unseeing good people, you're unseeing bad people,  you're unseeing you, the 'people' you think you are, you're unseeing all the people, all the world. Only Christhood is here, which means only this Loving Awareness is here, and you feel that Loving Awareness,  you be that Loving Awareness, Only,  Formless,  Silent,   and that heals,   that feeds,   that pays,   that's love,   that's all. I love you I am you nik  ************************ To claim your free gift, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it and send it to me at nikki@curlynikki.com!  Join us on Patreon to support the show, and tune into and participate in live video Q&As with me!  Support the show ************************ "To completely trust in God is to be like a child who knows deeply that even if he does not call for the mother, the mother is totally aware of his condition and is looking after him." - Imam Ghazali "To get what you love, you must first be patient with what you hate." -Sufi Saying "When there were no strings to play you played to me When there was no ear to hear you sang to me " - The Grateful Dead "Quiet' doesn't mean that a person should sit like a statue. Peace means that there should be no concept or thought in mind. If thought arises in the mind, time will also arise. When the thought that produces time vanishes time also ceases to exist. Then there is true peace. Anyone can try this. Keep quiet for a single instant. Don't allow the mind to stir. For a single moment be without any thought of the past. In that moment you will see that there is no thought, no time, no world. This is what I mean by peace. In that instant everything will be peaceful. If you keep quiet you will see that the whole world is quiet. This world does not exist at all If you sit quietly for a single second you will bring peace to the world because in that moment there is no world. Then do it for the next second, and the next. This the way to bring about peace, but you have to do it yourself and see." - HWL Poonja  / Papaji "In the state of silence, a person does not shun out the ability to comprehend sound, instead he is trying to enhance his ability to hear the sounds, assimilate them discern them, analyze them and then synthesis them into a perfect whole of wisdom. Thus the observer of silence is trying to develop an ability whereby a specific sound can be heard. This is the vibrating sound of the Universe, which is called the sound of our inner soul. That sound of eternal vibration is 'OM' in our ancient scriptures." -Bhakti Ma