
Everything WRONG With The Modern World (+ A Hopeful Way Forward) | Sam Harris x Rich Roll
Rich Roll
Jun 10, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Reflect on psychological defenses during psychedelic comedown
The comedown from a psychedelic trip can be a deeply instructive experience where you can observe your psychological defenses and character of armoring reasserting themselves.
Recognize failures as memories to embrace present awareness
In non-dual practice, the evidence of your 'unenlightenment' or failure is always a memory of a past moment, as the present moment of awareness is inherently free of problems.
Recognize true freedom in ordinary consciousness, not psychedelics
A risk of psychedelics is getting the false impression that spiritual freedom is found 'elsewhere' in a high state, when true freedom can be found in ordinary states of consciousness.
Utilize Waking Up app for guided meditation and wisdom
The Waking Up app is a meditation resource that includes guided non-dual practices and a library of wisdom, including the entire 150-hour collection of Alan Watts' talks.
Practice meditation to actualize insights from psychedelics
Psychedelics can show you that a different state of mind is possible, but meditation is the actual practice required to change your habits of attention and actualize that possibility.
Find freedom in everyday moments through meditation
The ultimate goal of meditation is not a special state achievable only on retreat, but a freedom that is available right in the middle of ordinary life, such as during a conversation.
Achieve freedom from anxiety before physiological feelings fade
Freedom from psychological suffering is not dependent on the contents of consciousness changing, meaning you can be free from anxiety even before the physiological feeling of it dissipates.
Practice 'Having No Head' to experience non-duality
The 'Having No Head' technique involves looking for your own head and finding only the world, a practical way to experience the non-dual insight that there is no central self.
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