What happens when everything you thought would make you happy turns out to be empty?

In this episode, I sit down with Tom Griffin to explore his journey to awakening.

We speak about the slow disconnection from self that can happen even when life looks good from the outside… and what it really takes to wake up. Tom shares how losing everything cracked him open, leading to a deeper understanding of purpose, pain, and presence.

If you’ve ever experienced the nagging sensation that something in your life is “off” despite the external wins - this one’s for you.

Find out more about Tom here: https://www.tomgriffin.co/

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Show Notes

00:00: The Illusion of Success: Tom Griffin's Story

01:43: Introduction

03:00: The Nature of Happiness and Presence

08:25: Exploring Consciousness and Reality

18:15: The Journey of Awakening

38:05: The Alchemy of Suffering

52:00: The Practice of Presence

01:03:16: The Illusion of Craving and Happiness

01:04:04: Acceptance, Responsibility, and Curiosity

01:04:56: The Nature of Reality and Self-Constructed Worlds

01:06:58: The Journey Through Suffering

01:08:10: The Role of Spiritual Practice

01:11:48: Navigating Criticism and Personal Growth

01:14:13: The Power of Perspective and Choice

01:19:16: The Essence of Spiritual Practice

01:20:51: The Intersection of Spirituality and Daily Life

01:26:17: The Path to Conscious Living

01:52:24: The Practice of Presence and Emptiness

02:01:11: Closing Thoughts and Resources