Consciousness & Authentic Spirituality

Published: April 12, 2024, 3 p.m.

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.\n\nRabbi Shapiro shares his perspective on transforming the egoic self, the potential of consciousness, and the importance of authentic spirituality for humanity's survival.\n\nKey Highlights of the Episode:\n\U0001f52e Understanding the dichotomy between the egoic self and the true self\n\u2728 Distinctions between spirituality and religion, and recognizing faux vs. authentic spirituality\n\U0001f9e0 Examining C. D. Broad's theory of the brain as a "reducing valve" of consciousness\n\U0001f9d8 How practices like meditation and chanting can expand our conscious experience\n\U0001f504 Rabbi Rami's personal insights into the 12-step program and its spiritual underpinnings\n\U0001f300 The critical first step of the 12-steps: acknowledging powerlessness and learning to "surf the madness"\n\U0001f504 The transformative spiritual process illustrated through Christian narratives\n\U0001f932 The intersection of spirituality and justice and the crucial role of the golden rule\n\nRabbi 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.\n\nVisit Rabbi Rami Shapiro at https://www.spiritualityhealth.com/, or https://new.oneriverfoundation.org/ and http://rabbirami.com/\nFind his latest book, "Judaism Without Tribalism", and other works at local bookstores and Amazon.\n\nIf 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. \n\n\nFind us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTheMysticalSideofLife\n\nExploring the Mystical Side of Life is on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/exploringthemysticalsideoflife/ \n\n\U0001f449 For more content related to personal transformation, visit Linda Lang at https://ThoughtChange.com \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtchange123 \nTwitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtChange1\nThoughtChange on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.lang.thoughtchange \nYouTube ThoughtChange: https://www.youtube.com/@ThoughtChange \nMeditations: https://insighttimer.com/thoughtchange \nBlog: https://medium.com/@thoughtchange123\n\nProduced by Linda Lang, ThoughtChange, POB 551, Richmond, ON Canada K0A 2Z0\n\n#Mysticism #spirituality #RabbiRamiShapiro #12steps #consciousness #meditation #chanting #AuthenticSpirituality #religion #justice #compassion #ego #transformation #podcast\n\n

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