#111: How the Individual Can Move Toward Growth and Sanity in the Midst of Turmoil

A tough but truthful  look at society. TWO: (3:44) The abandonment of the old-fashioned values. THREE: (4:40) Is there a mass spiritual awakening, or is this a soothing falsehood? FOUR: (6:50) How spiritual teachings seem to be prolific, but mostly diluted, watered-down. FIVE: (8:56) How breakthroughs generate opposition, but the opposition itself is a spiritual nutrient. SIX: (11:06) Fred gives an example of a huge energy shift. SEVEN: (13:58) Read the poem by Rumi referenced in this podcast. EIGHT: (15:23) Audience insights and questions. NINE: (19:04) Tracking back a mental spin -- how unconscious and rapid associations burden us. TEN: (22:10) The Unity of Life and the importance of consuming a wide variety of spiritual nutrients.

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  • 10/7/2008 4:12 PM Greg Forbes wrote:
    Thank you for the podcast & the poem by Rumi. I feel back on track, ready to observe the daily insanity and actually benefit by observing.
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    1. 10/8/2008 4:27 AM Tom Russell wrote:
      Greg, you're very welcome. In addition to Rumi, there's the great Sufi poet Hafiz. They are masters of the concise and the powerful spiritual image. Delighted to hear you "feel back on track." Feel free to write anytime. (Tom Russell)
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  • 10/9/2008 11:12 AM Del Martinis wrote:
    In the matter of a mass spiritual awakening . . .  Maybe it's wishful thinking, because it does feel this way, as spiritual choices are all around us now, more then ever. In reality, I find myself actually more confused and less focused.
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