Relaxation vs Vedic Meditation, The Dark Night of the Soul, Death and Dying, Spiritual Diets

In this episode, another in our ongoing series of Ask Thom Anything, Thom explains the distinction between wellness and relaxation activities and why they don’t deliver the same impacts as Vedic Meditation.

He also explores “The dark night of the soul” and describes how contrasting experiences of the mind and body lead to an unstabilized vision.

He gives us some insights into how we can respond when someone is in the dying stage of their life and the advantages we have as Vedic meditators during this stage. 

And finally, Thom explains a practical approach to diet when we’re on a spiritual path.

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Episode Highlights: 

[00:57] Q - Can ‘Wellness Activities’ Be as Effective as Vedic Meditation for Releasing Stress? 

[01:47] It Depends on Consciousness 

[03:09] They Might Be Relaxing But... 

[04:27] An Opportunistic Brain

[05:55] Absolute Unboundedness of Being 

[06:51] A Consciousness-Led Approach 

[08:00] No Special Environment Required 

[08:42] Q - What’s the Vedic Worldview on the Dark Night of the Soul? 

[09:07] An Unstabilized Vision

[10:33] The Body’s Prime Directive 

[12:12] Unstressing 

[13:25] Our Body Needs to Catch Up 

[14:27] Mind and Body in Complete Agreement 

[15:28] Q - How Can I Navigate Having Someone Dying or Getting Close to Death? 

[15:50] Speed Grieving 

[16:44] Be the Strong One 

[17:57] There is Only Evolution 

[19:40] Don’t Be the Needy One 

[21:07] Restoring a Sense of Peace and Happiness 

[21:51] Q - Do You Recommend a Special Diet for a Spiritual Practice?

[22:04] Toxicity Begins With Your Consciousness State 

[23:43] The Art and Science of Ayurveda 

[25:23] Balancing Behaviour for Different Body Types

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