Consciousness & Authentic Spirituality
Join host Linda Lang as she delves into the profound world of mysticism with the insightful Rabbi Rami Shapiro on this episode of Exploring the Mystical Side of Life. Rabbi Shapiro shares his perspective on transforming the egoic self, the potential of consciousness, and the importance of authentic spirituality for humanity's survival. Key Highlights of the Episode: 🔮 Understanding the dichotomy between the egoic self and the true self ✨ Distinctions between spirituality and religion, and recognizing faux vs. authentic spirituality 🧠 Examining C. D. Broad's theory of the brain as a "reducing valve" of consciousness 🧘 How practices like meditation and chanting can expand our conscious experience 🔄 Rabbi Rami's personal insights into the 12-step program and its spiritual underpinnings 🌀 The critical first step of the 12-steps: acknowledging powerlessness and learning to "surf the madness" 🔄 The transformative spiritual process illustrated through Christian narratives 🤲 The intersection of spirituality and justice and the crucial role of the golden rule Rabbi Rami Shapiro is a revered spiritual teacher and author who brings wealth from various religious traditions, including Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and beyond, focusing on the heart of mysticism in each. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that may just deepen your connection to the mystical side of life. Visit Rabbi Rami Shapiro at https://www.spiritualityhealth.com/, or https://new.oneriverfoundation.org/ and http://rabbirami.com/ Find his latest book, "Judaism Without Tribalism", and other works at local bookstores and Amazon. If you enjoy our journey into the mystical realms, please like, share, and subscribe to stay updated with our latest episodes. Your support helps us explore more dimensions of spirituality and mysticism for everyone. If you'd like to buy us a cup of coffee, contributions (any amount) can be made to https://paypal.me/thoughtchange or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/s0ycsy6sj9. Thank you! We appreciate all donations. Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTheMysticalSideofLife Exploring the Mystical Side of Life is on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/exploringthemysticalsideoflife/ 👉 For more content related to personal transformation, visit Linda Lang at https://ThoughtChange.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtchange123 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtChange1 ThoughtChange on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.lang.thoughtchange YouTube ThoughtChange: https://www.youtube.com/@ThoughtChange Meditations: https://insighttimer.com/thoughtchange Blog: https://medium.com/@thoughtchange123 Produced by Linda Lang, ThoughtChange, POB 551, Richmond, ON Canada K0A 2Z0 #Mysticism #spirituality #RabbiRamiShapiro #12steps #consciousness #meditation #chanting #AuthenticSpirituality #religion #justice #compassion #ego #transformation #podcast
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