#47 – the intensity of summer, non-duality with nature (camping reflection), expanding within a relationship

TIMESTAMPS0:00 reflection on the intensity of summer1:17 summer thrusts you into DOING, into full participation2:04 chop wood, carry water3:24 the spiritual journey cannot be isolated to the “study phase,” you must apply it!5:02 we are peacefully aware of everything, including all of these seasonal shifts and changes!7:07 the benefit of accepting your present circumstances no matter what8:07 when you’re not worried about maintaining your ego, you can really dance with the present moment8:45 I’m moving in 10 days: reflecting on fate & free will, the deeper non-egoic force that drives action & manifestation12:00 [meta] podcast name idea, what do you think?12:54 what I learned from nature & camping as a city boy14:03 the limiting nature of stories we have about ourselves15:51 unpacking how I went from a dualistic view of nature to a non-dualistic view of nature17:05 beware the tendency to rush home, this can interrupt presence. you are already home17:36 why camping feels so good18:20 as a society, (especially living in a city), we have quite literally separated ourselves from nature19:35 encouraging you to drop any stories you have that separate you from nature20:53 what if you were a Neanderthal with no concept of self and you saw your reflection23:22 finishing my reflection on the recent camping trip29:29 q&a 1: struggling with how to grow within a relationship34:16 every problem that comes up in a relationship should be shared openly38:08 being free to expand is the most important thing in a relationship 39:21 a profound perspective on relationships from A Course in Miracles42:20 outroCoaching, Community, & More: ⁠https://www.georgepoulos.comContact: [email protected]