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Just released today...
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Trauma Informed Dharma.
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Course 2 of the Contemplative Studies Program.
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It’s time we recognize the warning signs of trauma and inform our Dharma practice with the latest findings and empowering methods for its integration.
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This one will push you to your edge...be warned. .
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Also, keep an eye out next month for my fired up episode on the Trauma Therapist Podcast with @guycmacpherson
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#trauma
#psychotherapy
#meditation
#buddhism

Felix Culpa. The FORTUNATE fall.
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There are many ways to interpret a story...
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The sheep eat what they are spoon fed without asking questions.
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The wise look for the deeper meaning, which is hidden for a reason.
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In order to wield a great power you must be ready and responsible.
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That’s why secret teachings are transmitted orally and through rites of initiation.
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#gradualpath
#everlastinglife

Solve et Coagula.
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The alchemical motto meaning to dissolve in order to reconstitute.
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Literally having to do with melting down base metals to rid impurities in order to create gold.
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Metaphorically having to do with dying to an old suboptimal way of being in order to be spiritually reborn.
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I don’t pity those who are facing a great trial because that is what is required to grow.
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I pity those still stuck in the shire too fearful to answer the call of the hero’s quest and who avoid facing an ordeal.
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The ordeal is the door way to treasure, there is no other way.
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In tonight’s class we enter the shadow, face the ordeal, and convert inner enemies to allies.
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#gradualpath

On one level, just two dudes walking through the @metropolitanmuseum on a Monday...
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On another level an initiation into high Magick with @damienechols - a wisdom keeper, in a scared temple, amidst relics - bringing back to life the oral tradition of the Western path to enlightenment.
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Much was discussed. Astrology. Energy. Alchemy. Symbolism. More to be continued when we meet again at @witmalive later this month.
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Hit Damien up if you’d like a private tour, and plan to walk with a foot in two worlds.
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@kristepeoples finally💥!
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#gradualpath
#highmagick

shadows emerging from water...mythology is a timeless mirror.

Unknown to me, today is the feast of Gaurdian Angles. Had to look up its meaning.
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Synchronistically, it’s also the day I teach on Jung’s meeting with his spirit guide Philemon, which he painted so vividly in his Red Book.
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And when we unpack the next three stages of Campbell’s monomyth including finding the mentor.
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And as we continue with our Tibetan visualization practice on Shakyamuni Buddha.
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We have ventured off the trail of the Gradual Path, to places unknown. It’s not comfortable. Some have left the course. Others are confused. Still others are leaning in.
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I’m not sure where this leads, but the ride for this course is right over left brain, button up over top down, and left to the collective unconscious to reveal itself.
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The point is not not to be afraid, but to carry on into the unknowing inspite of fear.
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