This episode may strike a nerve. We discuss law of attraction and manifestation, and whether they are "pitfalls" that just seek to satisfy the ego. Do these pseudo-spiritual pursuits have a role to play in the spiritual journey? These concepts are so prevalent in today's spiritual circles, yet are they truly the way to find peace and joy? And, how does law of attraction fit in with the non-dual teachings that we are not our thoughts or our feelings? Finally, we consider how we un-enlighten ourselves by getting hooked into these ideas of abundance, and how LOA and similar ideas conflict with the actual lives and ways of being of the great spiritual teachers.
Resources mentioned:
"How to recognize spiritual bullshit" with Awaken Insight (aka Nada)
"Creating your reality will prove itself to be empty" with Jac O'Keefe
Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth (Children's book of zen stories)
The End of Your World: Uncensored straight-talk on the nature of enlightenment by Adyashanti
Ego as a verb, talk by Adyashanti
Draw the circle by Mark Batterson
Extras:
Promises and pitfalls of the spiritual path with Ram Dass
If I am universal consciousness, why can't I manifest what I want? with Francis Lucille
