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An uncomfortable observation about spiritual teachings (including this post)
I’ve been noticing something slightly disturbing about spiritual teachings. For any teaching to survive, it has to attract people. And to attract people, it almost always has to offer some kind of “goodie”. Freedom from suffering.A better life.Authenticity.Peace.Enlightenment. Something the ego wants. Because if a teacher simply stood up and said: “Let’s pursue truth for its own sake, even if it destroys everything you believe and gives you nothing in return.” Almost nobody would show up. So teachings package truth with incentives. Even teachers who deeply care about truth still have to do this. Take Peter Ralston as an example and this community. This work clearly points toward something very serious. But notice how the entry points are things like improving your life, ending suffering, authentic experience, workshops, courses, books, etc. There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s probably unavoidable. It just reveals something about us as humans. Most people don’t come for truth. They come for something they want. And maybe, if they stay long enough, truth sneaks in. Which brings me to the funny part: Even writing this post… I can see the same mechanism in myself. Part of me genuinely wants to explore this dynamic. And another part of me hopes people resonate, like it, comment on it… so I can collect enough points to reach Level 2 in this community. So even this reflection isn’t free from the same incentive structure. Which makes me wonder: Is it actually possible to communicate truth without any incentive attached to it at all? Or is some level of “goodie” always part of the game? -Talat
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Some "teachers" who say they are not teachers, but simply share, say exactly what you say. They speak from the perspective of being enlightened, and say there is nothing to teach and nothing to improve. Examples are Jime Newman and Tony Parsoms. See for example: https://www.simply-this.com Often podcast interviewers have difficulty asking questions. Ultimately Jim says the same as Ramana Maharshi: Silence is the highest teaching. Which is why Ramana's books are only a few pages.
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@Guido Sleddens We may have an experience of you, which is ok. Whjat helps me is to not get identified, but just flow with what is and to no resist what is but to flow with what is. This is similar to what is advocated in the Dao De Jing and Peter's work. Iam also reading his last book.
Feb 24 •
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We are developing a Consciousness training program for businesses. The goal is to improve their teamwork, effectiveness, and employee wellbeing. This training would allow us to: - Introduce Consciousness Work to people who may never encounter it otherwise. - Create an additional income stream, helping us keep our online community workshops affordable. If you know a CEO, HR leader, or business owner who may be interested, we would really appreciate an introduction. Contact us for more details (just send me a DM)! As a thank you, if that company chooses to work with us, you will receive a 10% affiliate commission. @Corentin G @Viktor Balogh
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I don't have contacts with executives to pass on; however, I have decades of experience in leadership development training for executives, leadership teams, and organizations across the globe. I have integrated somatic practices into my leadership workshops, in part, based on my education at the Strozzi Institute, neurobiology studies, and my Qigong training. I am originally trained as a business economist and sociologist in the Netherlands at Erasmus University Rotterdam. I have gradually developed a narrative grounded in consciousness studies/non-dualism while also meeting executives where they are. I have a good sense of how to approach executives with a new leadership development paradigm. If you think I can help you think through the design phase, I am happy to chat. I am based in Brooklyn, NY. I congratulate you on the idea, because there is an urgent need in business for a shift in how we work with people, rather than human resources.
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*Book Release - Whereof One Cannot Speak is HERE!
Its HERE! Get your copy - https://chenghsin.link/book/whereof-one-cannot-speak
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@Brendan Lea It's great if there is a Kindle version. A kobo version would also be highly appreciated. Many of Peter;'s previous books are also on Kobo.
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Congratulation on finishing this book. I will read it and contemplate on it with great interest. Thank you for sharing your wisdom Peter Ralston in this way!
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@boudewijn-bertsch-1438
I live in New York with my wife Riva Greenberg I help people discover hopw they can bring out the best in themselves and others.
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