I've put together five practical ways you can start practicing non-duality today. It's about shifting your attention from the stories in your head to the raw, immediate experience. 1. Melt the Observer and the Observed (Chores as Practice). Think about doing the dishes or folding laundry. Usually, your mind says, "I am doing this boring thing." That's the split: I (the subject/doer) and dishes (the object/done). * The Shift: Try to drop the "I" label. Don't do the dishes; just let the experience of washing happen. Notice the warm water on your hands, the rough texture of the sponge, the squeak of clean glass. The sound, the sensation, the movement—it’s all just one unbroken experience. The washing is what you are right now. * The Payoff: When you really pay attention, the boring chore becomes vivid. You stop resisting the moment, and that’s a direct taste of non-duality. 2. Question Your Reactions (The 'Who is Annoyed?' Inquiry) Life throws curveballs, right? Maybe a driver cuts you off, or a coworker annoys you. The dualistic mind immediately yells, "They are bad, and I am right." * The Shift: When a strong emotion hits, don't follow the story. Just pause and ask, "Where is the center of this anger?" or "Who is feeling this annoyance?" Look for the solid, separate I that is getting upset. * The Payoff: You'll find that the "I" is elusive. It's not a thing you can grab, just a fleeting bundle of thoughts and sensations. The anger or annoyance is simply an event arising in a vast field of awareness, just like the sound of the car horn. See it as an event, not a personal attack. This process of self-inquiry is one of the quickest ways to see through the illusion of the separate self. 3. Drop the Judge (Accepting the Unacceptable) We're all walking, talking critics. We label everything: "This feeling is bad," "This weather is terrible," "That thought is stupid." This is the essence of duality: good/bad, right/wrong, self/other. * The Shift: Practice radical acceptance. Let everything be as it is. When a "bad" feeling like sadness or restlessness appears, don't try to fix it, judge it, or push it away. Just let it be. It's just energy moving.

Hello, Shangriballa Family! I have a feeling many of you will be as excited about this as Patrick and I are. We've heard countless times how much the Trauma-Informed Non-Dual sessions at our retreats have helped you gain not only profound insights but also integrate them upon returning home. It's the critical link between the cushion and real life, right? Well, we took those deep-dive sessions and recorded them! We packaged them up so you can revisit the wisdom, or catch up on what you might have missed. Think of it as your ongoing integration support, available right here in our classroom. Here’s what you get: - Part 1: The Blueprint of Trauma. We explore what it means to be trauma-informed and understand the very foundations of how the separate self creates and holds trauma, - Part 2: Connecting the Threads. This is where the magic happens! We examine closely how trauma affects every aspect of your life and skillfully connect those threads to the core understanding of non-duality. - Part 3: Working with the Body. It's not enough to just know this stuff. This final piece shows you how to bring all this information together, embodying it and working with it actively in yourself to dissolve the mist. Who gets access? This entire three-part workshop is a gift for our retreat alumni. If you've joined us at a Shangriballa retreat, drop a comment below saying 'Access, please!' and I'll personally grant you entry. Don't let those amazing insights fade; keep the integration flowing! What part of the trauma work did you find most helpful at your retreat?" https://www.skool.com/shangriballa/classroom/a3ed6c1e?md=229b53aa895c48e08cebe9f0922c7d0a