The Great Updraft

In episode 3 of my October series on Integral Spirituality, we discuss what spiritual practice looks like at this level. At the end, I give you five clear criteria for identifying whether a teacher, system, or practitioner is operating from this stage.

Today I discuss/rant about the topic of spiritual paraphernalia and why it is crucial that you avoid it if you want to make serious progress in this work. In short, if you get lost in paraphernalia related to yoga, the East, or anything else, you are selling yourself way short of your capabilities and missing out on transformative insight. Free 30-minute discovery call for meditation coaching: dee...

Today we begin to look deeply at Integral Spirituality, discussing specifically how we view and relate to divinity at this stage. Free 30-min Discovery Call for coaching on meditation, mentality or habits & goals, or executive coaching: deep-psychology.com

The first episode in my series on Integral Spirituality, where we learn about this fascinating stage of spiritual development that is currently emerging. Today, we cover the most essential points, including when integral spirituality appears in individuals and society, how it relates to evolution, how it differs from the prior stages, and how to recognise it in yourself. Get a free intro coaching...

In the final episode of this series, we discuss progressive spirituality, one of the main levels of spirituality active in the world today, and one that you have likely experienced. By learning about it you will have a much deeper grasp of your spiritual life and human spiritual development.

The defining attribute of this archetype is that it directs its aggression to a noble cause and does all it can to ensure it prevails. This archetype is an action taker. Buoyed by a strong sense of purpose, it’s able to persist and fight through obstacles when others would throw their purpose overboard. In this role, it doesn’t take no for an answer, and takes great risks in pursuit of its target....

Let's continue with the levels of spirituality, covering the second major stage, called Secular Spirituality. Steve McIntosh calls this "aspirituality" because it is defined by it denies the reality of anything transcendent.

It’s common nowadays to feel modern malaise. In men, this looks like reaching 30 or 40 years old and not feeling like you’re a man yet. You feel restless, purposeless. These archetypes point us towards healthy, empowered modern manhood. And the result of integrating and activating the four archetypes is masculine confidence, power and inner security.

Today we explore the traditional level of spirituality. Though this level has shaped society for millennia, it is facing rapid decline in the West. This is organized religion—think Christianity, Islam, Judaism— and is rooted in mythic-literal belief. It is conservative, ritual-driven, and community-focused, teaches black-and-white morality, divine judgment, and salvation. While fostering devotion,...

This is an overview of the levels of spirituality and their significance in our lives. In September I am releasing a series of episodes on the Levels of Spirituality, focusing on the three that are most visible at this time in history: Religious, Secular and Progressive. Come back each Sunday to learn deeply about each stage.

Let's discuss the conscious and subconscious minds: what they are, how they differ from one another, and some of the nuances of this topic. Read more: Understand the Conscious and Subconscious Minds Book coaching with me: https://deep-psychology.com/#startjourney

Wow! It's the final episode of August Wisdom! And we finish on a high, discussing the concept of rapid speed of implementation, critical for any project you are undertaking. Get coaching with me: https://deep-psychology.com

Don't ask the elm tree for pears... What?! Granted, it sounds a lot better in Spanish, but this is a wise expression that I appreciate and find to be very useful.

Here's why people at higher levels of consciousness look weird to those at lower levels, and how this can help you navigate your relationships.

I have an unusually positive view of AI, and in this episode, I share it.

Here is a taste of the evolutionary view of history: that everything is always moving towards unity, if only we zoom out enough on the chaos.

Today we discuss the problem of guru projection, why it happens, and how to avoid it! Get coaching with me: https://deep-psychology.com/psychospiritual-coaching/

Here is why when we self-correct our speech, we reveal traits that are in the shadow.

Let's talk about why it takes 10 years of work to reach authentic non-dual realisation, and why we cannot simply recite and regurgitate the teachings. Get 25% off coaching until end of August: https://deep-psychology.com/#startjourney

It's day 23 of August Wisdom, and today we continue talking about why we must set big goals.

In episode 22 of August Wisdom, we cover why it is crucial to set big goals.

Today we discuss a deep, deep topic in short form. Life is an dewdrop in infinite consciousness, outside of which there is nothing but pure, lucid awareness. My upcoming book is called: The Non-dual Body: Discover Your Infinite Essence. Soon I will officially announce its release.25% off coaching with me if you book by the end of August: https://deep-psychology.com

In this episode of August Wisdom, we cover why prayer is real, what God is, and how to develop your prayer, all from a non-fundamentalist, post-rational perspective.

Stop looking for fancy techniques, and start doing things as though you could already do them, until you finally can.

Start seeing yourself, others and all of society as being governed by the levels of consciousness. These are the fundamental driving forces behind most of human life.