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Gangaji Podcasts
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30:36•8 Aug 2018
Spiritual Practice: Gangaji’s Candid Take on Meditation and Awakening
“If you just give up all your goals and discover what's here, then you discover that this word kindness is pointing to this spaciousness where there is actually even room for some random rudeness, whether it's generated by your mind, body or another's, that there is a flexibility of spirit that is not rigid.”
Ever wondered if your daily meditation is more about what you want or don’t want? Gangaji, with her trademark honesty, dives into this very question. Alongside host Hillary Larson, she explores what it truly means to have a spiritual practice. Is it necessary to wake up, or are we just meditating on our desires and aversions? Gangaji suggests that many of us are caught in a 'meditation of suffering', focusing on what we want to gain or avoid.
This episode challenges you to rethink your spiritual routines and consider the role of surrender in finding inner peace. Gangaji also touches on different types of awakenings, noting that true enlightenment isn’t about rituals or prayers but about complete surrender. If you’re curious about how to break free from rigid spiritual goals and discover a more flexible, kind approach to life, this conversation offers a fresh perspective.
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that could change the way you view your spiritual journey.
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