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Adyashanti on Living in the Service of Truth - Part 2
Adyashanti on Living in the Service of Truth - Part 2
Adyashanti on Living in the Service of Truth - Part 2
Wednesday 26th June 2019
Join Adyashanti on 'The One You Feed' as he discusses meditation, redefining failure, and living in service of truth.
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Get the buttons here!Adyashanti: Embracing Truth and Redefining Failure - Part 2
When we're in real service, those things all line up, we feel like we're in the right place at the right time doing the right thing.
Ever wondered how to truly live in service of your deepest truths? In this compelling episode of 'The One You Feed', host Eric Zimmer continues his insightful conversation with Adyashanti, a renowned spiritual teacher. Known for his teachings that encourage deep inquiry and self-realization, Adyashanti dives into the essence of his latest book, 'The Most Important Thing: Discovering Truth at the Heart of Life'.
This episode is the second part of their engaging dialogue, offering even more profound reflections and practical advice. Adyashanti shares his perspective on the foundational aspects of meditation and spiritual practices. He emphasizes the importance of starting with simple exercises like listening to the quiet spaces between thoughts or feeling the breath in the belly. These practices help condition the mind to become more aware and less reactive, paving the way for deeper meditation experiences.
The conversation takes a fascinating turn as Adyashanti discusses our relationship with failure. He views failure not just as a setback but as a valuable opportunity for growth. By confronting our conditioned patterns of self-judgment and shame, we can transform failure into a learning experience. This shift in perspective can be especially powerful within the safe space of meditation. Adyashanti also touches on the addictive nature of revelatory spiritual experiences.
He warns against falling into the trap of 'spiritual materialism', where the pursuit of profound experiences becomes an end in itself. Instead, he encourages listeners to focus on the lessons these experiences offer and how they can be integrated into everyday life. Finally, Adyashanti delves into what it means to live in the service of truth. He suggests that when we align our actions with our deepest truths, everything seems to fall into place.
Although this path isn't always easy, it is ultimately the most fulfilling way to live. This episode is packed with wisdom and practical insights that can help you build a strong foundation in your spiritual practice, redefine your relationship with failure, and live more authentically. Tune in to explore these transformative ideas and discover how to embrace truth at the heart of life.