Money has nothing to do with truth or BS. But most of what has a price tag is BS. But there are some serious books, classes and sites that are worth what they charge. I think it has to do more with subscriptions and dogmatic requirents of belief in someone's or something's faith. For example, in chile, luminary is nota even available, but that doesn't mean that russell is guff.
If it truly is 'guff', per se, then it is NOT new-age at all. Dismissing everything one doesn't comprehend by labeling it 'new-age' is a lazy habit perpetuated by journalists.
I agree, i have had a go at some of these individuals, anything given freely by spirit, should be free. However for people like 'everyday masters' i believe it fair to charge fairly as one must pay bills somehow
Reading the comments I’d like to say... You don’t need to understand her. You need to understand you. She is just showing you another possible door. All the doors lead to the same place.... you.
I seem to have circled around in my thoughts while I was viewing this to something that is often said in Recovery: "Take what you need and leave the rest." When she pointed out that we are actually fortunate to be living in this century, I was thinking that people no longer empty chamber pots into the street, women don't wear long dresses all the time, and we have indoor plumbing and electricity. Some of the things she says I agree with, and some of them I don't. That is the beautiful thing about going to meetings - you learn that just because someone else has a different take on things than you does not make them a jerk. Who knows, that person could think you are one too when you offer up your own two cents no matter how right or justified you believe you are.
if you''re implying that she is pretentious i would argue against that. At the end of the day you will only see in people what they are reflecting within you and that may be worth pondering in this case.
@@amutha.vibessI accept we don't know her motives and its just an opinion. But your comment is also a reflection of you as is mine now. What for example, if she actually were being pretentious and using her "4th way" as an excuse to justify attachments? Just my humble opinion 🙏
Essentially our soul incarnated from a singularity to duality we went from oneness, forgot about it, and live in a duality based world, forgetting where we came from... I like to think we are soul living as human doings.. many have forgotten what BEING is!
I have "you are an immortal spiritual being living a temporary human experience" burned into a bit of wood up on my mantle ✌️ its good to have the reminder sometimes!
It seems like maybe she’s missing that desire ( in the way most of us know it) disappears with enlightenment by nearly all accounts, so the pursuance of earthly pleasures, while not “bad” per se, is simply irrelevant.
The desire doesn't disappear with the so-called enlightenment, one is simply not aware of it, having narrowed their attention to a single point of awareness. You can see all these so-called enlightened people claiming they have no desires, yet you can see them driven by their desires as much as anyone else.
@@vladn6031 - Yeah, I think there's a lot of "gurus" who want us to think they are enlightened so they can sell more books and workshops. Ego has a big part to play in "enlightenment" and spirituality/religions. Granted, we can still learn a lot of helpful things from many different people, regardless of how imperfect they are. It just seems for 99.99% of us humans there is always going to be ego involvement in most things we do, and we'll always have desires to achieve, and have more. To varying degrees of course, depending on each person. We don't even truly know why we're here and what our purpose is. Many theories and people claiming to know, but do they.......
Russell you are a true blessing. For someone that is on the brink of adulthood and living life independently, I feel that you string together the complexities of life and the ways of maintaining focus of the self with such nuance and in such a beneficial way. It makes adulthood feel less futile and comforts me. Thank you.
@@sp-gw7zl No need to worry sp about failing in your pursuits of happiness, Christ will not condemn anyone for being unhappy or for failing to pursue happiness but if a person makes others unhappy by hurting, harming, or doing them wrong, then this can be destructive for them.
I think our judgements about how I should be, how others should be, how the world should be can get in the way of seeing what is. I’ve been there and still find myself there at times and I’ve come to a point where I’ve accepted these things about myself and others and the world. I can’t change anything outside of myself. Surrender is the key.
Ur an Asian .no . U can change around u by influence n good karma and community. U can plant trees. It can benefit everyone.thats an example.surrender is not an answer. That's being lazy.doin ghard work n trying to help everyone n making them achieve Buddha hood is the way
Dude, you just made me realize something profound. The 12 steps are (just) a long ritual. As a recovering addict , and someone who has studied Magick and mysticism but could not connect with ritual or spells.... I got a new understanding I can relate with. I truly believe in the 12 steps. Instructions, followed by many, completed by some, but a proven way that works if followed with surrender, intention, and faith. Thanks man!!!
I love your point of view, Russell, spirituality is not about being a "better capitalist" as you say. There is such a thing as "Spiritual Materialism" (term coined by Chögyam Trungpa) and we must be aware of it in order to avoid falling into it.
Chogyam trungpa abused animals according to his ex wife. Also reports of his sexual abuse is now coming out. And I would say spirituality has nothing to do with not respecting and love the rights of all beings. My question is, have we really understood how to separate real truth from not real
I’m sorry to come over all judgemental but this lady talks a “good” talk but says very little of substance. She bangs on about 4th Way but her description of it was comical. And then she underpinned it by saying how much she had been immersed in 4th Way teachings growing up and even came across as if her book (that she mentioned often) was somehow a way of making 4th Way teachings “easy to understand”...which ironically is the very polar opposite of the 4th Way approach. Extraordinary that she didn’t even mention Gurdjieff ...or did I miss that?
@@NoLefTurnUnStoned. I dare say one could fit a great deal more information into a book than a website.. Your comments seem to hold something of a hater vibe
Kesi Young I don’t feel that any of my comments were hateful. I was just making a comment about someone selling a poor imitation of an idea or philosophy that they clearly don’t understand very well at all. Not understanding an idea or philosophy is fine...it’s the selling part that feels disingenuous.
Seems about right. It is just a shame that it probably won't get to this point for many since they prefer to not do the work, remain disempowered, and are addicted to their fear, pain, and suffering.
@Reyna: That's exactly the source of the New Age Guff that people who think that their inner thoughts are truths can't help fooling others into believing even though it's absolute bullshit. The reason there are 10 lies for every 1 spiritual truth is exactly that insane belief in the ability to internally judge what is real and not.
Internet Cancer all my comment is saying is to find the truth for yourself; if you think that’s bs, you’ll never find the truth since no one can tell it to you or make you believe it
This sounded like justification to live in the world AND be of it. To have your cake and eat it too. I’m thankful for Russell’s pushback because I was having the same doubts.
It is more so learning to live in both body and spirit. Often on the spiritual path it is easy to lose sight of the importance of the physical. I have fallen into that trap, but recently a shift has occurred. We would not be in these bodies if the physical wasn't a necessary component.
@@CarissaWyles That again sounds like a really simple idea, "use your body and your mind" but she was going beyond that She mentioned Aurelius, and was in awe saying "he was an emperor" and "you can have nice things and be spiritual" which is like, OK you're telling Russell that, have you seen how he dresses and lives his life lmao Of course, "my book...my book...my book" to understand "the fourth way" (transcendant, enlightened), just buy my book and learn these 48 laws. "You're in a prison on a private jet" is a morally bankrupt philosophy and says everything you need to know about the garbage nonsense lol.
@@CarissaWyles I fell into that trap very heavily earlier this year but have managed to balance it out better, still needs work though what would you say you did to come back into the physical more?
yeah but I agree. I feel better now that I accept my human self, and also feel connected and apart of something holy, divine, and speechless. In the world, but not of the world...or "ukiyo" enjoy the pleasures of the world u are human..just don't get hung up- know it all is fleeting...so enjoy
I love Russell’s honesty and polite dismissal of the ease with which those who are in privileged positions see no challenge in balancing their material needs with the achievement of blissful enlightenment
It really took a lot of effort not to be dismissive of her, as she's obviously young or inexperienced (judging by her difficulty with self-expression) but trying to talk like a master (In my experience those who are masters speak simply and eloquently even in a language that is not their own). Russell's patience and open-mindedness (despite his obvious discomfort) helped me to try to LISTEN to and find some seeds of truth in what she was saying. And I think it's about being accepting of oneself in this world and allowing oneself to actually LIVE in this world as it is. I don't buy the more consumerist angle of her argument, but I do know that despite many and most of my efforts to become more spiritually awoken through yoga and meditation and practising ahimsa and pursuing write thought, action and livelihood, I still so often feel at odds with this world. It would be nice to feel more comfortable just being. And part of that is accepting others. It's hard! A daily practice of patience and compassion and love.
Don't desire or identify with shopping and the glamour and glitz of life, but follow my way, so you don't have to give those things up... Can anybody else not help but see hypocrisy? P.s. She seemed nice, but full of guff.
I have a history of distrust and skepticism for "organized religion" arising from some bad experiences but that has not stopped me from wanting to seek out knowledge and explore my spirituality in an attempt to connect with my "higher power". One of the key hurdles that has plagued me is the age-old question "Who's right?". I believe that's a question that doesn't get answered until we shuffle off this mortal coil. But I believe we are supposed to continue searching nonetheless. OUR journey. The amount of effect that spirituality has in each of our respective lives is directly proportionate to how much we explore ourselves and the world around us looking for answers, hampered only by our humanity (that which binds us to the earth, he said metaphorically).
God bless her. She is very young and on the early part of her “journey “. Been there, done that! Praying that her path leads her to deeper understandings and possibly even different paths (they are ALL just stepping stones, afterall 😊). Keep climbing!❤️
I really appreciate Russell's skepticism. Flattering people and telling them that they can keep their addictions and self-centered materialism is an excellent recipe for financial success. Many churches have figured this out. You have to be more impressed with Russell that he doesn't do that. He's not offering anyone a magic easy way out. I don't agree with him 100% of the time, but I think he's genuinely searching for the truth.
Here is spirituality in a nutshell : You are the awareness of your thoughts and emotions not the other way around, thought exist only in the past and the future memory or imagination, this moment is all there is so other than the 5% of practical thinking such as Thinking of how to get food, how to drive your car, how to get to your job, calculate the tip etc etc... the 95% of thoughts create suffering for us and others such as Why do I look like this, I hate my life, I don't deserve this, If i get this new thing I'll be happy etc...
Well, what if you could turn those 95% into positive thoughts, or at least 80% of them? The problem is that we evolved to survive in a tough environment, and we don't need to survive anymore. What do we do with that? We need to get something real on our hands, that's what. Social media isn't helping.
@@adamsjoberrg You could that is psychology not spirituality, You hide the issue temporarily but you don't deal with the root of the issue whether you turn them all into positive thoughts suffering is still inevitable because the solution to solve the problem came from your memory which are conditioned by your environment which made you suffer in the first place so there will be no fundamental change just superficial which is futile the real revolution is a change in human consciousness The observing is the observed - Jiddu krishnamurti.
Nothing like listening to 11 minute video with no actual content in it.. Whenever I hear somebody mentioning Marcus Aurelius, I already switch off, the same for many other figures that are just used randomly to prove speakers point.. Which in this case I don't even know what was..
David Mack Right!! People DO buy it... gullible sheep. Why can’t they differentiate between authentic imparters of wisdom &Light and young, self-conscious, money-grabbing, attention-seeking vacuous charlatans bereft an original inspiring thought?
It has been nice to see in the comments section though a large consensus of people feeling similarly about what this lady spoke about (lack thereof)- that her beliefs have not resonated with the majority of viewers.
Spiritual truth is so simple it's often missed completely. Depth of inner neutrality and absorption into one's being, away from the gross emotional reality, is the true spirituality. Refining the emotional self and facing inner distortions through various life circumstances. This is all.
There's a few 90's tunes I look back at now that had spiritual meaning possibly behind them. Here's a couple; "Free from desire, mind and senses purified" "Search for the hero inside yourself, search for the secret you hide, search for the hero inside yourself, until you find the key to your life"
nice.i notice a lot of this too,never got it 25 years ago,but now it jumps out at you🤯 heres a few from verve (but all their songs are spiritual in theme) nine inch nails also use consciousness as the subject of their music. verve-blue: 'conceived in a chrome dream, i was a crease in the shirt that this world wears..til i met blue... ..meanwhile i'm, searching with my brain blown eyes, see the world, through my dirty,lonely mixed up mind' verve-already there: 'keep your books and your pills...i don't need them i'm there' got any more?i find this aspect fascinating but no-one ever references it.
This really speaks to me, the idea of loving and embracing all aspects of life and people on a level while still caring and being passionate of things going on around you. This makes so much sense
There’s an ever growing feeling of burning in the soul when you want to work only for what is necessary, and be useful only to what people feel when they meet you, while living in a society that demands your every waking moment from you. I feel Russell when he said toward the end that he has been hurt by capitalism. I have no greater desire than to wear blankets and roam a temple or nature tending to animals and having grand discussions of life with good food. But our reality is that to live your life the way you want only becomes your right if you’ve surmounted enough capital by doing someone else’s biding.
I believe that we can separate it by the fruits of it. Is the person happier, more filled with joy, more giving, loving, and merciful or are they hiding inner pain, anxiety, and depression. To quote a carpenter from Nazareth: A good tree will not bear bad fruit.
Ooo I like this woman! Russel, facing my shadow and letting go was the hardest most terrifying part of Jungian analysis. Since facing it I am now in the process of taming it and using the energy in conjunction with the light. Her description of a 4th way completely resonates for me. It’s a completely wordless experience but I hear her, I feel privileged to be here at such a fucked up but positively revolutionary time ❤️
Sam Glazier I got that too, but like all these "angels" that are manifesting for us at this truly remarkable time, "her way" is just a tiny piece of the jigsaw puzzle we have all been given to complete as best we can. Couple of clues that I have picked up on my journey. Forget convential "wisdom" by starting to look for the corner pieces and straight edges. This puzzle has no boundaries. Start with the pieces that YOU know to be true, not what your parents, siblings, partners, teachers, priests, bankers, politicians etc. have told you. How to know it's true???.....GO WITHIN yourself and "pray" (wish, desire, mentally express) with your heart to be shown the truth. Truth is almost always revealed when a falseness or lie is revealed,/admitted. Thirdly, whilst "time is of the essence", it's more important that you acknowledge that you have to participate in the puzzle/game/challenge. You cannot sit it out. The pieces will come to you "hot and heavy" in the next 6-8 weeks due to (once in 26,000 year) planetary "energy influences", however they have been coming for some people already for hundreds of years so it's more than likely that the evolution and innerstandably full "completion" of the puzzle might take a similar period of "time".....that is if you believe that "history repeats itself".....whatever that means! Thanks Russel and all your guests for helping us on our journey. Love and peace to all mankind.
Nigel Ford 🙌🏼 indeed. We are but a paradox. The light and dark both embody the destructive and the beautiful ❤️ Synergetic flow above and below, without and within. I cannot achieve this without letting go. It scares me and excites me. I must let go of the outcome. Thank you. Much love xx
G.C. Morrocco I have not read her but I’m sure some may benefit from her perspective. Infantile? Not everyone needs a depth understanding. Should we not honour the fact that we can only be responsible for our own path, whatever that is. I say kudos to her for her action. It’s why she’s being interviewed after all right? With regards to Russell’s comment re encourage capitalism; I earn my living by giving my energy to something meaningful that brings balance for others and for self. I remember right near the beginning of therapy, melting down but believing the key would be through living an attachment ‘less’ life to eliminate suffering and so on. My therapist said well that’s fine if you’re a f***** monk living in a temple community where all your basic needs are met..... That was a MF moment for me. I’ve wrestled a long time with money and capitalism, its relationship with the spiritual etc. It’s about materialism of the heart. The rest is just stuff. We need not ask what is the meaning of life, we should ask what is the meaning of MY life? Positive souls like her (I don’t have to agree with everything she says).... I like, that’s all 😊 I hope you’re a happy soul too X
I'm such a different soul, folks reaching for new, I am Syriac Orthodox reaching for the ancient. Learning about gnosticism, kabbalah, and things such as archons/etc. It's fascinating, despite the Bible saying not to turn to it, I simply want to educate myself.
Thank you for keeping me awake, cause I've been having trouble with what to believe but instinctively you have constantly come across my skeptic mind, and I'm starting to be more and more open to your advice. Thank you for being real and true Russel.... I hope to meet you one day
I subscribe to Luminary and will go back and listen to the full conversation there. I so appreciate what you are saying Russell about materialism, capitalism, and the reduction of our lives to being a part of that. My spiritual journey of 63 years tells me there is another way to progress.
Seek and you shall find..Have you ever asked the question, who are we without our 5 senses? Love, joy, gentleness, humility, self control. Who made your hueman body anyway?
The problem with this, is that what we think is our “inner guide” can easily be manipulated by others, and often turns out to be wrong. Not to mention the possibility of subtle spirits who do not truly act in our best interest (yet masquerade as such) influencing the direction our compass points without our conscious knowledge, while we mistake that influence for our own inner knowing.
I grew up with no religion. I became "spiritual" at 16 and have tried a lot of different things. I never could choose one system so kind of made less progress than I could have in that time. I realise now not choosing was procrastination and it's not so much the system you choose that matters, but the level of effort you apply.
@@johnmcgee4543 I've been following Buddhism the last 2 years as a system. I don't treat it like a religion as I don't think it was ever intended to be for that purpose, and I am open minded and haven't thrown everything else out. I just find Buddhism closest to my direct experiences I've had.
I really resonate with both of their sides. I think that at it's core, Biet is preaching moderation and balance, saying that it's possible to be mindful and "enlightened" while still partaking in capitalist society and consumerism (which by our current understanding is unsustainable and destructive to both our external and internal environments) as long as you're able to excercise discipline, accepting your flaws and the flaws of the world, and learning to work/thrive within the parameters set. Whereas Russel is saying that he's tried to ride the wave and balance too many times and been 'burned' or overwhelmed, falling back into negative behaviours and mindsets that he feels ultimately don't serve him on the path he wants to take. Sometimes for addicts (and this goes for anything; from drugs, to sugar, social media, sex/masturbation, drama) it's just easier to quit/abstain from their vice than it is to constantly be at war with yourself to try and keep things in "moderation". Willpower is a finite resource, and the unnecessary stress you put on yourself by having your vice within arms reach can not only wear you down, with you ending up crumbling and falling back down a rabbit hole you spent x amount of time trying to claw yourself up from, but also can distract you from progressing in other areas of your life that you want to move forward in (projects, hobbies, career goals etc) because so much of your brain processing power is being dedicated to withstanding the pressure of not succumbing to this vice that you may love, but don't want to let go of. I understand how Russel feels because Biet's ideas sound wonderful in concept, but I think either take a LOT of work to get yourself to a point to be able to resist these temptations of falling into the pitfalls of modern society, or just a certain type of person who may hold more natural resistances to these sort of things. It might just not be worth it to some. I don't think her path is for everyone, and I think we should be realistic with ourselves about our own strengths and shortcomings. This is coming from someone who is addicted to cannabis and chocolate. I've been trying to find a balance for years when it comes to cannabis, but it's so easy for me to just fall into an unhealthy habit and before I know it I'm blazing every day and doing nothing with myself, and my health deteriorates. Luckily it's not physically addictive, so I can take "breaks" every month or so and not feel any sort of adverse effects. Chocolate I legit just cannot keep it in the house or my sweet tooth with kick in and won't stop until my stomach hurts lol.
"ive been burned by that fire so much be it that i dont think il ever be at ease with... cause everytime i open that door a little bit, chaos happens" 100% don't let love for this world creep back in when you've been freed from material wants. its only a means to inslavement.
My mum was born a Shaman, or Matakite, from Maori culture in New Zealand and taught around the world. Her entire philosophy was love and connection. A lot of people made her a guru and she didn't want that, at all, she just wanted people to be their full selves.
I meditated with crystals for a couple of years before I unexpectedly awakened my kundalini. The weirdest thing is that allot of the really crazy new age habits have at least some truth to them. If you are clairsentient, I suggest getting a low grade piece of tanzanite. It's very high vibrationally. Keep it in your auric field (carry it, or wear it) it raises vibrations and has a very supportive energy for those going through the dark night of the soul. Danburite is also extremely interesting to meditate with. Pair it with a grounding stone at your root chakra, so you don't get too airy. Grounding stones help us to integrate the energy onto the physical plane. (I never thought I would support my own level of woo! So woo😳)
Rus - your ability to have a foot on each line is a gift to us!, who come looking for you and your insight and wit - your doing great work- gnothi seauton- know yourself (or at least keep trying)
All I know is that where I am is where I am and it’s so beautiful we are all having different experiences. I choose new age, I choose drugs too, I choose so many rough roads but then I came to realise I remembered who I was I truth....always here enjoying the variety of experiences, the contrast of life, the ups and get downs! I’m home now...so many paths, so many choices, it was always perfect! 🏡🙋♀️
Vocal fry... if someone has vocal fry I find it really hard to take them seriously. The psychology of vocal fry is an interesting topic. I still watched. I do not care for this lady. Buzz words and bs and no real meat and potatoes.
I understand your point Russell. I also resonate more with Gandhi. Have you ever read Leo Tolstoy’s “The Kingdom of God is Within You”? If so, I would love to know your thoughts. You’re doing a wonderful service with this podcast. Thank you 🙏🏻
ua-cam.com/video/Ph3DHRIXct8/v-deo.html Here is Evidence of HELL being REAL! An it is appointed once for man to die & then the judgement & u will go there literally 4 Eternity if U Don't get your SiNS/Evil deeds ForGiVeN! We get it by faith in the gospel & wanting to not do the evil anymore. Which is stopping willful sin. Unwillful we dont go to hell 4 but it can curse our life still. An btw, here is scientific evidence of The 1 true God Yahweh. ua-cam.com/video/10CYjaP1ZRk/v-deo.html An Look up how they found Jesus's blood on the ark of the covenant(which was found where Jesus was crucified) & scientists were blown away over finding out the blood's chromosomes were STiLL almost ALL ALiVE!
HARVARD University found codes in our D.N.A. that they deciphered using ancient Arabic. An they found a MESSAGE from GOD. It saids Yahweh is the 1 true God. I studied. Trust me & Get right with God.🙏
I came into this world crying my eyes out because for the love of god I had no idea what life was and it was scary and bright and full of sensation. 30 years later I still have no idea. Neither do the economic commentators on the news, or the physicists worrying about grants and publication, or politicians who have in these days cast aside the pretension of debate and now toss insults and defame each other. In most cases they have one thing I don't -- They think they know and think they know better. And they are missing out because of that. There's something called the learning circle. It is an ever-growing circle that expands to include everything it encounters, excluding nothing. This is how I regard my experience of Being. I have to take it all in and let it speak to me. I can't single out anything and say "No. You have no place in my circle." In this respect I can understand her attempt to integrate all the baubles of the human experience into her greater philosophy. My experience tells me something different than hers does, and it seems that so does Russel's. But our experiences aren't done talkin' to us yet either.
As much as I can understand where she is coming from- and I haven’t read her book-so maybe I’m missing something-but my position on this clip is that You can still like yur nice things and yet be aware that none of it matters- where I completely disagree is that it sounds like complacency of inaction- u can still cry during your meditations and have empathy, but if you have a platform to really invoke change, or make daily contributions of the energy you project to the outside world--why would materialism even be part of the conversation. Creature comforts are just ego self soothing techniques so you don’t have to deal with how bad it really is nor invoke change. On a personal level- I’ve an average life, made some radical changes this year Bc something was missing- I found inspiration in my daughters autism to just be present since that’s where she is- and totally embarking on a new life path that doesn’t feed the fake mechanism of corporatization. I’m not saying I’m right- but what I am saying is that I will spend my time to commit myself to ensure that I will invoke change on my micro level Bc it’s the right thing to do- and I may have to function in a certain way for survival for now- but I’ll do it on my terms and no one else’s Bc I’m responsible for my own actions.,..I don’t believe we need the system to survive. We need ourselves and community-. And the complacency that I feel from her seems to come from an angle where she may be profiting off of it in some way- Way-so why would you change that....🤔...but again maybe my perception is off... ☮️❤️☮️
One of my instinctual problems I had listening to Simkin was the eagerness she had to flog her book. Eckhart Tolle flogs millions of books but has the sense not to refer to it every minute. I will listen to the full episode (does she actually mention Gurdjieff?) but from this I get the impression she's a grifter.
Yeah I got the same vibes.. such a shame in my opinion that a lot of those very very interesting ideas such as enlightenment etc. get watered down in new age woo woo "do whatever floats your boat" pseudo-intellectualism
Agree. She is regurgitating words, not answering his questions. She appears to have no idea of how to actually live what she describes, to access the deeper spiritual dimension of life/reality.
Funny, I saw the total opposite. Her brief and pragmatic answers were very applicable to ordinary life. If self help means simplifying life down to what interpretation one puts on it then that is a useful self help. No BS here. Putting one's ideas in a book is a useful thing to do. The word peddling doesn't add anything except a generalization about all books being some kind of BS.
@@AllIn1Studio I saw the opposite. Russell was expounding on tradition and ritual to contrast with her open and freewheeling approach. I hate how religion brainwashed people to become sheep. I much prefer being the scientist in the laboratory of my own mind. I believe that is what she is encouraging. So called bad things become part of the passing parade. Russell was challenging her with an opposite point of view and acknowledging that a ritual has helped him. Why interview someone if they agree with everything you believe?
This is the only video of his where I’m totally confused by the conversations between the two and what is suppose to be cleared up here. Any help please? Thanks❤️
@@merlinsowl9458 Yes it seems a bit odd. I think Russell may have been attempting to stir her up but she didn't react. Her calm response is probably indicative of her having found her niche in the "New Age" movement. ie. make it up as you go. Anything goes if one is using intuition and tapping into "The implicate field". I found her quite engaging because of her short answers. What do you think?
This sounds similar to when someone suggests listening (or reading) a Book of Enoch or Enki or any other aged writings without your ego. To "give up your ego" for this reason does not mean to permanently/forever give it up in your actual life. The ego is what makes us who we need to be in life. Just let it go when listening to what those Ancient geniuses really have to say. The ego is three fold and creates. 1- Personification of the Gods, 2- Materialistic thinking 3- misperceived/prior religious programming that needs to be "seen in another light".
2 Timothy 4 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, 4 and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths.
As I have come to learn in my adult life when it comes to spirituality YOU do YOUR journey, whatever fits you is YOU personally this was a tad offputting, having been on a spiritual path for the majority of my adult life. I don't need someone to tell me this lady's way is the "better" way. I 'm not vibing with this at all. Personally I like my oneness with Source, but I can still be part of this world, my spirtiual path is to resonate with the higher energy of Source so that I resonate that energy and that which flows from me is of a higher energy, a higher intelligence. That does not mean I give up shopping or such. I buy what i need when I need it, not shopping for pleasure, or doing anything like that .. that isn't fulfilling to me at all. Meditation, journaling, using crystals and essential oils, studying spiritual materials THAT is what fulfills me, sustains me, allows me to see things from a bigger scope than of being ego minded. I think what she is saying is you can still be ego plus spiritual at the same time.. which makes 0 sense. If we want the world to be better, we all need to come from a higher energy and those of us on a spiritual path know exactly what that means. Resonating Source from within us, as us, through us to uplevel all around us or shall I say connect to the like souls around us so that our combined energy raises us - the group of us I'm speaking of here into a higher consciousness. Not everyone will be able to do that but if enough of us do that things can change, maybe in small ways to start then larger ways.. but you can't do anything if you don't do that work.. if you know what I mean!
Kimberley Jackshaw Yesssss this resonated with me so much thanks you. For my practice, I feel like yoga etc cracks me open and...not fights or destroys but more...relinquishes the egos grasp on my day to day life. Does that make sense? And I feel more whole for it.
@@SorchaRattigan Thank you .. I read all kinds of spiritual things and various spiritual teachers from Eckhart Tolle, to Michael Bernard Beckwith, Neale Donald Walsh, Charlotte Joko Beck, Laurie Cabot, Christopher Penczak and Wayne Dyer and Deepak Chopra, I watch stuff on UA-cam, I find meditation and working with energy in general keeps me grounded and allows me to observe the world but not get caught up in the bs that the majority of society does. Yes you make sense.. !
Ah! Something interesting. My friends that survived the Vietnam war would tell us about their experiences. One was about how they and the Vietcong would smoke weed together and then when the shooting started up they would go to their prospectives sides.
In answer to the title. It's actually very easy to separate Esoteric Spiritual Truth from New Age "guff". If you can find it in obscure texts from long ago, it's Spiritual Truth, especially if it is concealed in occult meaning. If you can break the information down, and find that it applies to modern political dynamics, especially current socio-political trends, then you can rest assured that you're consuming New Age guff designed to not only propagandise you as an individual, but also to sway your balance and polarise your spirit. Texts like the Kybalion are highly spiritual in nature and put a lot of emphasis on the nature of Mind, this is Spirituality. Socio-Political memes that sanctify concepts such as Melanin, or seek to push feminist ideology into your subconscious belief system under the guise of being Spiritual is ultimately being used to turn you into a tool for destroying your society and the self identity which true Spirituality encourages you to construct. This is New Age guff and is antithetical to Spiritual development.
It’s amazing how we have to find a way for these things to coexist, because there is no “going back” at this point, yet we must do it in a manner that does not exclude anyone because we have the means and resources to create a global sized difference both economically and spiritually
This was really bringing up interesting stuff ....being in the world but not of the world ...and it does evoke the criticisms that are being voiced in the comments ...but it does feel like a sort of edge territory discussion that has something really helpful about to emerge ...would like to hear the rest ....thank you
Russel, your materialistic success has give you a platform to help people, at the very least question really. If you don’t agree with materialism/Captalizim carry on using your success in it to point out its flaws. I believe in this regard you are lightly for filling your life’s purpose. Thank you for keeping up the investigation, would love to have the opportunity to bounce ideas off you one day. namaste
It's ok to sit and observe without judgement or participation, and it's also ok to create things that lead to extinction level events. The essence of every living thing is a spirit which allows the space for the entire universe.
I don't know why people have an instant dislike to this woman. I heard some pretty interesting things. Yes, she's trying to sell her book -- who wouldn't? She obviously feels strongly about this -- but she seems to have a unique perspective. I don't agree with everything she says but I can pick out points that promote thought.
Enlightenment can not be found, as you have never lost it, it’s your natural state of being, before society moulded you into someone you are not, remember who you are and there is your enlightenment. ✌🏻
Bro here's a thing... I heard you mention that we need to change everyone else... But the problem with that is that people aren't necessarily looking to be changed in that way. It assumes a kind of leader mentality, which actually puts people off in many ways eh, if we're all looking for the same things fundamentally right... So I reckon that we focus ONLY on making ourselves an example of the best thing we can possibly conceive of and then, as a byproduct of that, there may be people, people who are astute enough to look, who will learn stuff just based off their own analysis. We don't need to focus on changing the world, we change ourselves and then that has a knock on effect like a ripple turning into a wave on the ocean of consciousness 💦🌊🌍
New age is a fusion of radical protestantism and eastern religions. Its protestant heritage is why imo it is a deeply atomistic form of spirituality, something that would be alien through a historical look at those eastern religions.
You’re going to do what it is you do...learn from all, reject none, don’t allow yourself to be a victim, and if something doesn’t seem to help drop it, thank it and move on....
Empathy first (Learn to walk a mile in other's shoes) removes judgemental tendencies. Stop lying to yourself and to others. Forgive yourself and lose the need to blame. Let love in and the universal library is open for you to access as required. Now try not to speak too quickly and don't preach 😊
Simple - Jesus Christ and that is through prayer, seeking Him, fearing Him, believing in, trusting in, loving Him and obeying Him as well as His word aka the Bible and not only reading the Bible but believing and obeying it.
Psssss..... I left home without my phone. Just feels good to be involved in the moment. Not being pulled from a true experience. Gets easier every time. Just want to thank you for your time/help and open conversations.🙏🏻❣️
The reason you get burned by that fire is that you're running away from pain, using pleasure to avoid pain. If you work through the pain that's causing you to engage in addictive behavior, you don't need to run away from desire.
There’s a system in place that monopolizes our energy and redirect it towards the pursuit of materialism. Imagine a world wherein we all grew our food and recognized authenticity instead of differences. A world wherein the maintenance of harmony and the sharing of love motivated our actions and reactions. Am I an idealist? Or does anyone else think our collective consciousness can one day evolve to such degree?
You can say to God I’ll just ask for what I need and the rest will be a gift. Keep those lines of communication open. But I do agree with her, you can be an enlightened person and still be a part of this world with all its complexities and adversity. There’s plenty of beauty here, and beautiful people.❤️
The purpose of spirituality is to see the truth as the Buddha found: 1) all compounded phenomenon are impermanent 2) all things have no inherent existence 3) all emotions are pain 4) enlightenment is beyond concept “Form is emptiness, emptiness is form”
Another thought occurred to me about this. It's like she's saying it's okay to cheat on your spouse or partner, as long as you are honest and respectful about it. There are some things in life where there is no middle-ground. Last year in March I walked into Lowes and saw an entire row of faucets. You had a choice of 45 different faucets to choose from. Then I walked into HomeSense and saw an entire row of coloured ceramic bunnies (for Easter). I had to ask myself this: is it worth destroying the planet so we can have the "ideal" faucet for our home, or so we can decorate our home for Easter with different coloured ceramic bunnies?
Spiritual truth is given freely. New Age guff has a price tag.
That means almost all of it is wrong
Money has nothing to do with truth or BS. But most of what has a price tag is BS. But there are some serious books, classes and sites that are worth what they charge. I think it has to do more with subscriptions and dogmatic requirents of belief in someone's or something's faith. For example, in chile, luminary is nota even available, but that doesn't mean that russell is guff.
If it truly is 'guff', per se, then it is NOT new-age at all. Dismissing everything one doesn't comprehend by labeling it 'new-age' is a lazy habit perpetuated by journalists.
I agree, i have had a go at some of these individuals, anything given freely by spirit, should be free. However for people like 'everyday masters' i believe it fair to charge fairly as one must pay bills somehow
Very true.
She really said a whole lot without saying anything at all
You can tell Russell was noticing that as well 😂
I don't understand her tbh its like talking in riddles
Reading the comments I’d like to say...
You don’t need to understand her. You need to understand you.
She is just showing you another possible door. All the doors lead to the same place.... you.
what is a truth for you may be different for someone else. Don’t belittle someone for what she believes in that just makes you shallow.
@@knightez i think the issue is more with how she presents herself
I seem to have circled around in my thoughts while I was viewing this to something that is often said in Recovery: "Take what you need and leave the rest." When she pointed out that we are actually fortunate to be living in this century, I was thinking that people no longer empty chamber pots into the street, women don't wear long dresses all the time, and we have indoor plumbing and electricity. Some of the things she says I agree with, and some of them I don't. That is the beautiful thing about going to meetings - you learn that just because someone else has a different take on things than you does not make them a jerk. Who knows, that person could think you are one too when you offer up your own two cents no matter how right or justified you believe you are.
Russell is so kind and open-minded, even when he's talking to someone who's pretentious. It's a wonderful quality.
yup.
Uuuuuu yes
if you''re implying that she is pretentious i would argue against that. At the end of the day you will only see in people what they are reflecting within you and that may be worth pondering in this case.
You spotted it too 😂🙏
@@amutha.vibessI accept we don't know her motives and its just an opinion. But your comment is also a reflection of you as is mine now. What for example, if she actually were being pretentious and using her "4th way" as an excuse to justify attachments? Just my humble opinion 🙏
I think we can all relate to Russell's body language when she is speaking.
We are spiritual beings having a human experience.
Ram Dass
No, Teilhard de Chardin
Well said
Essentially our soul incarnated from a singularity to duality we went from oneness, forgot about it, and live in a duality based world, forgetting where we came from... I like to think we are soul living as human doings.. many have forgotten what BEING is!
I have "you are an immortal spiritual being living a temporary human experience" burned into a bit of wood up on my mantle ✌️ its good to have the reminder sometimes!
If they’re wearing a stupid hat, then it’s new age guff lol
If theyre waring a stupid hat then its the real deal i think
The hat GOT TO ME GLAD YOU SAID IT, I DIDNT KNOW WHY SHE WAS THERE AT FIRST HER HAT IS NONSENSE.
It seems like maybe she’s missing that desire ( in the way most of us know it) disappears with enlightenment by nearly all accounts, so the pursuance of earthly pleasures, while not “bad” per se, is simply irrelevant.
Yes, In the world but not of it.
Exactly
I think she gets it.
The desire doesn't disappear with the so-called enlightenment, one is simply not aware of it, having narrowed their attention to a single point of awareness. You can see all these so-called enlightened people claiming they have no desires, yet you can see them driven by their desires as much as anyone else.
@@vladn6031 - Yeah, I think there's a lot of "gurus" who want us to think they are enlightened so they can sell more books and workshops. Ego has a big part to play in "enlightenment" and spirituality/religions. Granted, we can still learn a lot of helpful things from many different people, regardless of how imperfect they are. It just seems for 99.99% of us humans there is always going to be ego involvement in most things we do, and we'll always have desires to achieve, and have more. To varying degrees of course, depending on each person. We don't even truly know why we're here and what our purpose is. Many theories and people claiming to know, but do they.......
Russell you are a true blessing. For someone that is on the brink of adulthood and living life independently, I feel that you string together the complexities of life and the ways of maintaining focus of the self with such nuance and in such a beneficial way. It makes adulthood feel less futile and comforts me. Thank you.
Does anyone else feel more confused at the end than they were at the beginning?
yes me 😅😅
Josh L he’s staggering sometimes. But today he lost me
"I dont want to teach people to be better capitalists" wow!! yes!!
yeah well thats obvious
Yeah, it just takes the entire discussion 10 steps forward
There is no ethical consumption under capitalism.
@@anthonynonapplicable6045 stewardship
Name a better system that will provide for this many people.
Your here to enjoy life. To me suffering is only needed to bring you to the awareness of what makes you happy. There is nothing wrong with pleasure. 💕
As long as it doesn't lead you into sin!
@@1973BILLO it's also a sin to not live a happy life at least that's what I believe ☺
Epicurus would be pleased with your attitude. He was right btw.
@@sp-gw7zl No need to worry sp about failing in your pursuits of happiness, Christ will not condemn anyone for being unhappy or for failing to pursue happiness but if a person makes others unhappy by hurting, harming, or doing them wrong, then this can be destructive for them.
This is new age guff. You are here to realise your own Buddha-nature and to work to end the suffering of all sentient beings.
I think our judgements about how I should be, how others should be, how the world should be can get in the way of seeing what is. I’ve been there and still find myself there at times and I’ve come to a point where I’ve accepted these things about myself and others and the world. I can’t change anything outside of myself. Surrender is the key.
Ur an Asian .no . U can change around u by influence n good karma and community. U can plant trees. It can benefit everyone.thats an example.surrender is not an answer. That's being lazy.doin ghard work n trying to help everyone n making them achieve Buddha hood is the way
Dude, you just made me realize something profound. The 12 steps are (just) a long ritual. As a recovering addict , and someone who has studied Magick and mysticism but could not connect with ritual or spells.... I got a new understanding I can relate with. I truly believe in the 12 steps. Instructions, followed by many, completed by some, but a proven way that works if followed with surrender, intention, and faith. Thanks man!!!
Did she really mention Abraham Lincoln in the same sentence as Rumi?
Hassaan Anwari
Yup...she’s tripping
@@NoLefTurnUnStoned. 😄
Fuhreal
I love your point of view, Russell, spirituality is not about being a "better capitalist" as you say. There is such a thing as "Spiritual Materialism" (term coined by Chögyam Trungpa) and we must be aware of it in order to avoid falling into it.
Penelope Health Coach the "quantum" nature of spirituality is its own regulator.
Chogyam trungpa abused animals according to his ex wife. Also reports of his sexual abuse is now coming out.
And I would say spirituality has nothing to do with not respecting and love the rights of all beings. My question is, have we really understood how to separate real truth from not real
What world am I living in where Russel Brand has become one of the most grounded and level-headed people I can think of?
A better one 😉
I’m sorry to come over all judgemental but this lady talks a “good” talk but says very little of substance.
She bangs on about 4th Way but her description of it was comical. And then she underpinned it by saying how much she had been immersed in 4th Way teachings growing up and even came across as if her book (that she mentioned often) was somehow a way of making 4th Way teachings “easy to understand”...which ironically is the very polar opposite of the 4th Way approach.
Extraordinary that she didn’t even mention Gurdjieff ...or did I miss that?
Did you read her book?
Kesi Young
No but I payed a quick visit to her website and that was enough.
@@NoLefTurnUnStoned. I dare say one could fit a great deal more information into a book than a website.. Your comments seem to hold something of a hater vibe
Kesi Young
I don’t feel that any of my comments were hateful.
I was just making a comment about someone selling a poor imitation of an idea or philosophy that they clearly don’t understand very well at all.
Not understanding an idea or philosophy is fine...it’s the selling part that feels disingenuous.
@@NoLefTurnUnStoned. and yet someone on the other side of the world felt the impact of the negativity and attack style of your "comments"
I get it, this woman is an example of New Age guff. 😂
Yes !!!! 😂
No. She doesn't express herself as well as some, but everything she's saying is 100% what Eckhart Tolle and Sadhguru, etc., would say.
@@rumigirl who did sadguru wife died? N elephant 🐘
You just gave me my answer I needed about Russell’s role in this world, sir. Thank you!!!
@@rumigirl they’re also controlled opposition. Enlightenment is an illusion
Spiritual truth is rooted in our inner knowing. You just need to be able to recognize the truth that you’ve always known.
Sounds like absolute bollocks.
Seems about right. It is just a shame that it probably won't get to this point for many since they prefer to not do the work, remain disempowered, and are addicted to their fear, pain, and suffering.
@Reyna: That's exactly the source of the New Age Guff that people who think that their inner thoughts are truths can't help fooling others into believing even though it's absolute bullshit. The reason there are 10 lies for every 1 spiritual truth is exactly that insane belief in the ability to internally judge what is real and not.
@@super8hell buddy went full mumbo jumbo buy my self-help e-book on us
Internet Cancer all my comment is saying is to find the truth for yourself; if you think that’s bs, you’ll never find the truth since no one can tell it to you or make you believe it
Oi Russell, I wasn't feeling the lady too much. I like your toes tho
This sounded like justification to live in the world AND be of it. To have your cake and eat it too. I’m thankful for Russell’s pushback because I was having the same doubts.
It is more so learning to live in both body and spirit. Often on the spiritual path it is easy to lose sight of the importance of the physical. I have fallen into that trap, but recently a shift has occurred. We would not be in these bodies if the physical wasn't a necessary component.
I'd closely investigate the idea that you have to give up material to gain spiritual and that the material is somehow less than spiritual.
@@CarissaWyles That again sounds like a really simple idea, "use your body and your mind" but she was going beyond that
She mentioned Aurelius, and was in awe saying "he was an emperor" and "you can have nice things and be spiritual" which is like, OK you're telling Russell that, have you seen how he dresses and lives his life lmao
Of course, "my book...my book...my book" to understand "the fourth way" (transcendant, enlightened), just buy my book and learn these 48 laws.
"You're in a prison on a private jet" is a morally bankrupt philosophy and says everything you need to know about the garbage nonsense lol.
@@CarissaWyles I fell into that trap very heavily earlier this year but have managed to balance it out better, still needs work though what would you say you did to come back into the physical more?
yeah but I agree. I feel better now that I accept my human self, and also feel connected and apart of something holy, divine, and speechless. In the world, but not of the world...or "ukiyo" enjoy the pleasures of the world u are human..just don't get hung up- know it all is fleeting...so enjoy
I love Russell’s honesty and polite dismissal of the ease with which those who are in privileged positions see no challenge in balancing their material needs with the achievement of blissful enlightenment
It really took a lot of effort not to be dismissive of her, as she's obviously young or inexperienced (judging by her difficulty with self-expression) but trying to talk like a master (In my experience those who are masters speak simply and eloquently even in a language that is not their own). Russell's patience and open-mindedness (despite his obvious discomfort) helped me to try to LISTEN to and find some seeds of truth in what she was saying. And I think it's about being accepting of oneself in this world and allowing oneself to actually LIVE in this world as it is. I don't buy the more consumerist angle of her argument, but I do know that despite many and most of my efforts to become more spiritually awoken through yoga and meditation and practising ahimsa and pursuing write thought, action and livelihood, I still so often feel at odds with this world. It would be nice to feel more comfortable just being. And part of that is accepting others. It's hard! A daily practice of patience and compassion and love.
Don't desire or identify with shopping and the glamour and glitz of life, but follow my way, so you don't have to give those things up...
Can anybody else not help but see hypocrisy?
P.s. She seemed nice, but full of guff.
As a recovering addict and spiritualist I SO enjoyed listening to this oh so much. THANK YOU!!!! ✨🙏🏼✨
I feel like she’s not really answering his question...
The real question is why is she wearing a hat ?
I'm not sure what the question was 😂
No Way
Ordinarily I don’t mind people wearing hats but....
@@NoLefTurnUnStoned. I know it just feels wrong in this situation I don't know if it's the hat or ...I just don't know
I have a history of distrust and skepticism for "organized religion" arising from some bad experiences but that has not stopped me from wanting to seek out knowledge and explore my spirituality in an attempt to connect with my "higher power". One of the key hurdles that has plagued me is the age-old question "Who's right?". I believe that's a question that doesn't get answered until we shuffle off this mortal coil. But I believe we are supposed to continue searching nonetheless. OUR journey. The amount of effect that spirituality has in each of our respective lives is directly proportionate to how much we explore ourselves and the world around us looking for answers, hampered only by our humanity (that which binds us to the earth, he said metaphorically).
God bless her. She is very young and on the early part of her “journey “. Been there, done that! Praying that her path leads her to deeper understandings and possibly even different paths (they are ALL just stepping stones, afterall 😊). Keep climbing!❤️
I really appreciate Russell's skepticism. Flattering people and telling them that they can keep their addictions and self-centered materialism is an excellent recipe for financial success. Many churches have figured this out. You have to be more impressed with Russell that he doesn't do that. He's not offering anyone a magic easy way out. I don't agree with him 100% of the time, but I think he's genuinely searching for the truth.
Here is spirituality in a nutshell : You are the awareness of your thoughts and emotions not the other way around, thought exist only in the past and the future memory or imagination, this moment is all there is so other than the 5% of practical thinking such as Thinking of how to get food, how to drive your car, how to get to your job, calculate the tip etc etc... the 95% of thoughts create suffering for us and others such as Why do I look like this, I hate my life, I don't deserve this, If i get this new thing I'll be happy etc...
Perfect
Well, what if you could turn those 95% into positive thoughts, or at least 80% of them? The problem is that we evolved to survive in a tough environment, and we don't need to survive anymore. What do we do with that? We need to get something real on our hands, that's what. Social media isn't helping.
@@adamsjoberrg You could that is psychology not spirituality, You hide the issue temporarily but you don't deal with the root of the issue whether you turn them all into positive thoughts suffering is still inevitable because the solution to solve the problem came from your memory which are conditioned by your environment which made you suffer in the first place so there will be no fundamental change just superficial which is futile the real revolution is a change in human consciousness
The observing is the observed - Jiddu krishnamurti.
is this awareness also there in deep dreamless sleep?
@@rightcliquegod7653 nothing to revolutionise :)
Nothing like listening to 11 minute video with no actual content in it.. Whenever I hear somebody mentioning Marcus Aurelius, I already switch off, the same for many other figures that are just used randomly to prove speakers point.. Which in this case I don't even know what was..
She’s all about advertising herself.
Melissa Vardey
Yup!
David Mack Right!! People DO buy it... gullible sheep. Why can’t they differentiate between authentic imparters of wisdom &Light and young, self-conscious, money-grabbing, attention-seeking vacuous charlatans bereft an original inspiring thought?
I bet Russell has feeling of regret of having her on! She didn’t offer anything but word vomit and not engaging with Russell responses.
Right she didn’t really say anything
I think that's why the video is titled that way, to give viewers a hint about how he feels about her.
@@shalini_sevani I think you're really onto something with that statement lmao
It has been nice to see in the comments section though a large consensus of people feeling similarly about what this lady spoke about (lack thereof)- that her beliefs have not resonated with the majority of viewers.
He has recommended her breathwork again and again
Spiritual truth is so simple it's often missed completely. Depth of inner neutrality and absorption into one's being, away from the gross emotional reality, is the true spirituality. Refining the emotional self and facing inner distortions through various life circumstances. This is all.
There's a few 90's tunes I look back at now that had spiritual meaning possibly behind them. Here's a couple;
"Free from desire, mind and senses purified"
"Search for the hero inside yourself, search for the secret you hide, search for the hero inside yourself, until you find the key to your life"
nice.i notice a lot of this too,never got it 25 years ago,but now it jumps out at you🤯
heres a few from verve (but all their songs are spiritual in theme)
nine inch nails also use consciousness as the subject of their music.
verve-blue:
'conceived in a chrome dream,
i was a crease in the shirt that this world wears..til i met blue...
..meanwhile i'm,
searching with my brain blown eyes,
see the world,
through my dirty,lonely mixed up mind'
verve-already there:
'keep your books and your pills...i don't need them i'm there'
got any more?i find this aspect fascinating but no-one ever references it.
This really speaks to me, the idea of loving and embracing all aspects of life and people on a level while still caring and being passionate of things going on around you. This makes so much sense
Agreed 🙏❤
There’s an ever growing feeling of burning in the soul when you want to work only for what is necessary, and be useful only to what people feel when they meet you, while living in a society that demands your every waking moment from you. I feel Russell when he said toward the end that he has been hurt by capitalism. I have no greater desire than to wear blankets and roam a temple or nature tending to animals and having grand discussions of life with good food. But our reality is that to live your life the way you want only becomes your right if you’ve surmounted enough capital by doing someone else’s biding.
I believe that we can separate it by the fruits of it. Is the person happier, more filled with joy, more giving, loving, and merciful or are they hiding inner pain, anxiety, and depression. To quote a carpenter from Nazareth: A good tree will not bear bad fruit.
Ooo I like this woman!
Russel, facing my shadow and letting go was the hardest most terrifying part of Jungian analysis. Since facing it I am now in the process of taming it and using the energy in conjunction with the light.
Her description of a 4th way completely resonates for me.
It’s a completely wordless experience but I hear her, I feel privileged to be here at such a fucked up but positively revolutionary time ❤️
Yes I feel that, shes talking about integration of the shadow
Sam Glazier I got that too, but like all these "angels" that are manifesting for us at this truly remarkable time, "her way" is just a tiny piece of the jigsaw puzzle we have all been given to complete as best we can. Couple of clues that I have picked up on my journey. Forget convential "wisdom" by starting to look for the corner pieces and straight edges. This puzzle has no boundaries. Start with the pieces that YOU know to be true, not what your parents, siblings, partners, teachers, priests, bankers, politicians etc. have told you. How to know it's true???.....GO WITHIN yourself and "pray" (wish, desire, mentally express) with your heart to be shown the truth. Truth is almost always revealed when a falseness or lie is revealed,/admitted. Thirdly, whilst "time is of the essence", it's more important that you acknowledge that you have to participate in the puzzle/game/challenge. You cannot sit it out. The pieces will come to you "hot and heavy" in the next 6-8 weeks due to (once in 26,000 year) planetary "energy influences", however they have been coming for some people already for hundreds of years so it's more than likely that the evolution and innerstandably full "completion" of the puzzle might take a similar period of "time".....that is if you believe that "history repeats itself".....whatever that means!
Thanks Russel and all your guests for helping us on our journey. Love and peace to all mankind.
Nigel Ford 🙌🏼 indeed.
We are but a paradox.
The light and dark both embody the destructive and the beautiful ❤️
Synergetic flow above and below, without and within. I cannot achieve this without letting go. It scares me and excites me. I must let go of the outcome.
Thank you. Much love xx
Sam Glazier
Her description of 4th Way Teachings was infantile and completely inaccurate. Sorry, but it just was...
G.C. Morrocco I have not read her but I’m sure some may benefit from her perspective.
Infantile? Not everyone needs a depth understanding. Should we not honour the fact that we can only be responsible for our own path, whatever that is.
I say kudos to her for her action. It’s why she’s being interviewed after all right?
With regards to Russell’s comment re encourage capitalism;
I earn my living by giving my energy to something meaningful that brings balance for others and for self.
I remember right near the beginning of therapy, melting down but believing the key would be through living an attachment ‘less’ life to eliminate suffering and so on.
My therapist said well that’s fine if you’re a f***** monk living in a temple community where all your basic needs are met.....
That was a MF moment for me.
I’ve wrestled a long time with money and capitalism, its relationship with the spiritual etc.
It’s about materialism of the heart. The rest is just stuff.
We need not ask what is the meaning of life, we should ask what is the meaning of MY life?
Positive souls like her (I don’t have to agree with everything she says).... I like, that’s all 😊
I hope you’re a happy soul too X
"This body holding me its a reminder that I am not alone. This body holding me, we are eternel, all this pain is an illusion." M.J.Keenan.
I'm such a different soul, folks reaching for new, I am Syriac Orthodox reaching for the ancient. Learning about gnosticism, kabbalah, and things such as archons/etc. It's fascinating, despite the Bible saying not to turn to it, I simply want to educate myself.
Thank you for keeping me awake, cause I've been having trouble with what to believe but instinctively you have constantly come across my skeptic mind, and I'm starting to be more and more open to your advice. Thank you for being real and true Russel.... I hope to meet you one day
I subscribe to Luminary and will go back and listen to the full conversation there. I so appreciate what you are saying Russell about materialism, capitalism, and the reduction of our lives to being a part of that. My spiritual journey of 63 years tells me there is another way to progress.
Seek and you shall find..Have you ever asked the question, who are we without our 5 senses?
Love, joy, gentleness, humility, self control. Who made your hueman body anyway?
There’s more than 5 senses....and I mean scientifically....
Osho helped me with this a lot. One of his tactics is to confuse you in order for you to think on YOUR OWN. Ultimately you will find that inner guide.
The problem with this, is that what we think is our “inner guide” can easily be manipulated by others, and often turns out to be wrong. Not to mention the possibility of subtle spirits who do not truly act in our best interest (yet masquerade as such) influencing the direction our compass points without our conscious knowledge, while we mistake that influence for our own inner knowing.
@@JW99736 just a thought to play with: every illusion is for our benefit.
I grew up with no religion. I became "spiritual" at 16 and have tried a lot of different things. I never could choose one system so kind of made less progress than I could have in that time. I realise now not choosing was procrastination and it's not so much the system you choose that matters, but the level of effort you apply.
could I ask what system you decided on?
@@johnmcgee4543 I've been following Buddhism the last 2 years as a system. I don't treat it like a religion as I don't think it was ever intended to be for that purpose, and I am open minded and haven't thrown everything else out. I just find Buddhism closest to my direct experiences I've had.
I really resonate with both of their sides. I think that at it's core, Biet is preaching moderation and balance, saying that it's possible to be mindful and "enlightened" while still partaking in capitalist society and consumerism (which by our current understanding is unsustainable and destructive to both our external and internal environments) as long as you're able to excercise discipline, accepting your flaws and the flaws of the world, and learning to work/thrive within the parameters set.
Whereas Russel is saying that he's tried to ride the wave and balance too many times and been 'burned' or overwhelmed, falling back into negative behaviours and mindsets that he feels ultimately don't serve him on the path he wants to take.
Sometimes for addicts (and this goes for anything; from drugs, to sugar, social media, sex/masturbation, drama) it's just easier to quit/abstain from their vice than it is to constantly be at war with yourself to try and keep things in "moderation". Willpower is a finite resource, and the unnecessary stress you put on yourself by having your vice within arms reach can not only wear you down, with you ending up crumbling and falling back down a rabbit hole you spent x amount of time trying to claw yourself up from, but also can distract you from progressing in other areas of your life that you want to move forward in (projects, hobbies, career goals etc) because so much of your brain processing power is being dedicated to withstanding the pressure of not succumbing to this vice that you may love, but don't want to let go of.
I understand how Russel feels because Biet's ideas sound wonderful in concept, but I think either take a LOT of work to get yourself to a point to be able to resist these temptations of falling into the pitfalls of modern society, or just a certain type of person who may hold more natural resistances to these sort of things. It might just not be worth it to some.
I don't think her path is for everyone, and I think we should be realistic with ourselves about our own strengths and shortcomings.
This is coming from someone who is addicted to cannabis and chocolate. I've been trying to find a balance for years when it comes to cannabis, but it's so easy for me to just fall into an unhealthy habit and before I know it I'm blazing every day and doing nothing with myself, and my health deteriorates. Luckily it's not physically addictive, so I can take "breaks" every month or so and not feel any sort of adverse effects.
Chocolate I legit just cannot keep it in the house or my sweet tooth with kick in and won't stop until my stomach hurts lol.
YUNG EBOLA yeah I really resonate with this, for me abstaining is so much easier when the other option is moderation.
"ive been burned by that fire so much be it that i dont think il ever be at ease with... cause everytime i open that door a little bit, chaos happens"
100%
don't let love for this world creep back in when you've been freed from material wants. its only a means to inslavement.
My mum was born a Shaman, or Matakite, from Maori culture in New Zealand and taught around the world. Her entire philosophy was love and connection. A lot of people made her a guru and she didn't want that, at all, she just wanted people to be their full selves.
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Then she was vastly different to the young lady in this interview!
“My book my book my book...”
The difference between living an egotistic and a spiritual life. Polar opposites.
I meditated with crystals for a couple of years before I unexpectedly awakened my kundalini. The weirdest thing is that allot of the really crazy new age habits have at least some truth to them. If you are clairsentient, I suggest getting a low grade piece of tanzanite. It's very high vibrationally. Keep it in your auric field (carry it, or wear it) it raises vibrations and has a very supportive energy for those going through the dark night of the soul.
Danburite is also extremely interesting to meditate with. Pair it with a grounding stone at your root chakra, so you don't get too airy. Grounding stones help us to integrate the energy onto the physical plane. (I never thought I would support my own level of woo! So woo😳)
Rus - your ability to have a foot on each line is a gift to us!, who come looking for you and your insight and wit - your doing great work- gnothi seauton- know yourself (or at least keep trying)
All I know is that where I am is where I am and it’s so beautiful we are all having different experiences. I choose new age, I choose drugs too, I choose so many rough roads but then I came to realise I remembered who I was I truth....always here enjoying the variety of experiences, the contrast of life, the ups and get downs! I’m home now...so many paths, so many choices, it was always perfect! 🏡🙋♀️
You are still looking outside of yourself Russell. You are worthy.
You nailed it. The former extreme brings you to that place in recovery that you need to stay far removed from that epicurean lifestyle.
“I’m in lust with all of it”? Isn’t lust one of the lowest vibrations? Especially towards the body, shopping (I.e. material, sensual pleasures)
Emotions aren’t good or bad. It’s what we do with them that matters.
Vocal fry... if someone has vocal fry I find it really hard to take them seriously. The psychology of vocal fry is an interesting topic. I still watched. I do not care for this lady. Buzz words and bs and no real meat and potatoes.
I'm fascinated too - do you have a link or a title to share about vocal fry?
I understand your point Russell. I also resonate more with Gandhi. Have you ever read Leo Tolstoy’s “The Kingdom of God is Within You”?
If so, I would love to know your thoughts.
You’re doing a wonderful service with this podcast. Thank you 🙏🏻
Your chaos is beautiful Russell, embrace it and ALL of you, you Are already what you seek... Love you 🙏
When I start thinking about running away and living on top of a mountain, I read the Gita 🙏🏻❤️
this guest did not resonate with me. i found it hard to find the essence through the waffle.
But I “feeel” like I’m telling the Truth. Haha. Great video as always mate.
ua-cam.com/video/SZfYrLbTZLY/v-deo.html
Intuition is our sixth sense. In many ways religion and rigid structures can be a limiting perspective into our reailty
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ua-cam.com/video/Ph3DHRIXct8/v-deo.html Here is Evidence of HELL being REAL! An it is appointed once for man to die & then the judgement & u will go there literally 4 Eternity if U Don't get your SiNS/Evil deeds ForGiVeN! We get it by faith in the gospel & wanting to not do the evil anymore. Which is stopping willful sin. Unwillful we dont go to hell 4 but it can curse our life still.
An btw, here is scientific evidence of The 1 true God Yahweh. ua-cam.com/video/10CYjaP1ZRk/v-deo.html
An Look up how they found Jesus's blood on the ark of the covenant(which was found where Jesus was crucified) & scientists were blown away over finding out the blood's chromosomes were STiLL almost ALL ALiVE!
HARVARD University found codes in our D.N.A. that they deciphered using ancient Arabic. An they found a MESSAGE from GOD. It saids Yahweh is the 1 true God. I studied. Trust me & Get right with God.🙏
I came into this world crying my eyes out because for the love of god I had no idea what life was and it was scary and bright and full of sensation.
30 years later I still have no idea. Neither do the economic commentators on the news, or the physicists worrying about grants and publication, or politicians who have in these days cast aside the pretension of debate and now toss insults and defame each other. In most cases they have one thing I don't -- They think they know and think they know better. And they are missing out because of that.
There's something called the learning circle. It is an ever-growing circle that expands to include everything it encounters, excluding nothing. This is how I regard my experience of Being. I have to take it all in and let it speak to me. I can't single out anything and say "No. You have no place in my circle." In this respect I can understand her attempt to integrate all the baubles of the human experience into her greater philosophy. My experience tells me something different than hers does, and it seems that so does Russel's. But our experiences aren't done talkin' to us yet either.
As much as I can understand where she is coming from- and I haven’t read her book-so maybe I’m missing something-but my position on this clip is that You can still like yur nice things and yet be aware that none of it matters- where I completely disagree is that it sounds like complacency of inaction- u can still cry during your meditations and have empathy, but if you have a platform to really invoke change, or make daily contributions of the energy you project to the outside world--why would materialism even be part of the conversation. Creature comforts are just ego self soothing techniques so you don’t have to deal with how bad it really is nor invoke change. On a personal level- I’ve an average life, made some radical changes this year Bc something was missing- I found inspiration in my daughters autism to just be present since that’s where she is- and totally embarking on a new life path that doesn’t feed the fake mechanism of corporatization. I’m not saying I’m right- but what I am saying is that I will spend my time to commit myself to ensure that I will invoke change on my micro level Bc it’s the right thing to do- and I may have to function in a certain way for survival for now- but I’ll do it on my terms and no one else’s Bc I’m responsible for my own actions.,..I don’t believe we need the system to survive. We need ourselves and community-. And the complacency that I feel from her seems to come from an angle where she may be profiting off of it in some way-
Way-so why would you change that....🤔...but again maybe my perception is off... ☮️❤️☮️
"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord."-Psalm 150:6
One of my instinctual problems I had listening to Simkin was the eagerness she had to flog her book. Eckhart Tolle flogs millions of books but has the sense not to refer to it every minute. I will listen to the full episode (does she actually mention Gurdjieff?) but from this I get the impression she's a grifter.
Sounds like she's peddling another BS "new age", "self help" book.
Yeah I got the same vibes.. such a shame in my opinion that a lot of those very very interesting ideas such as enlightenment etc. get watered down in new age woo woo "do whatever floats your boat" pseudo-intellectualism
Agree. She is regurgitating words, not answering his questions. She appears to have no idea of how to actually live what she describes, to access the deeper spiritual dimension of life/reality.
Funny, I saw the total opposite. Her brief and pragmatic answers were very applicable to ordinary life. If self help means simplifying life down to
what interpretation one puts on it then that is a useful self help. No BS here. Putting one's ideas in a book is a useful thing to do. The word peddling doesn't add anything except a generalization about all books being some kind of BS.
....sickening. Russell Brand is asking a legitimate question and she has twisted it to self-promotion. It’s a load of bollocks!!!
@@AllIn1Studio I saw the opposite. Russell was expounding on tradition and ritual to contrast with her open and freewheeling approach. I hate how religion brainwashed people to become sheep. I much prefer being the scientist in the laboratory of my own mind. I believe that is what she is encouraging. So called bad things become part of the passing parade.
Russell was challenging her with an opposite point of view and acknowledging that a ritual has helped him. Why interview someone if they agree with everything you believe?
What does the video have anything to do with the title
He's asking you to ask yourself if age is full of shit or not.
Perhaps look into the back ground of this woman. Russell dived into the middle of the interview. There wasn't enough information on her.
This is the only video of his where I’m totally confused by the conversations between the two and what is suppose to be cleared up here. Any help please? Thanks❤️
@@merlinsowl9458 Yes it seems a bit odd. I think Russell may have been attempting to stir her up but she didn't react. Her calm response is probably indicative of her having found her niche in the "New Age" movement. ie. make it up as you go. Anything goes if one is using intuition and tapping into "The implicate field". I found her quite engaging because of her short answers. What do you think?
I think that it is a subtle way of implying that she is pedaling New Age guff.
This sounds similar to when someone suggests listening (or reading) a Book of Enoch or Enki or any other aged writings without your ego. To "give up your ego" for this reason does not mean to permanently/forever give it up in your actual life. The ego is what makes us who we need to be in life. Just let it go when listening to what those Ancient geniuses really have to say. The ego is three fold and creates. 1- Personification of the Gods, 2- Materialistic thinking 3- misperceived/prior religious programming that needs to be "seen in another light".
2 Timothy 4 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, 4 and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths.
As I have come to learn in my adult life when it comes to spirituality YOU do YOUR journey, whatever fits you is YOU personally this was a tad offputting, having been on a spiritual path for the majority of my adult life. I don't need someone to tell me this lady's way is the "better" way.
I 'm not vibing with this at all.
Personally I like my oneness with Source, but I can still be part of this world, my spirtiual path is to resonate with the higher energy of Source so that I resonate that energy and that which flows from me is of a higher energy, a higher intelligence. That does not mean I give up shopping or such. I buy what i need when I need it, not shopping for pleasure, or doing anything like that .. that isn't fulfilling to me at all.
Meditation, journaling, using crystals and essential oils, studying spiritual materials THAT is what fulfills me, sustains me, allows me to see things from a bigger scope than of being ego minded.
I think what she is saying is you can still be ego plus spiritual at the same time.. which makes 0 sense.
If we want the world to be better, we all need to come from a higher energy and those of us on a spiritual path know exactly what that means.
Resonating Source from within us, as us, through us to uplevel all around us or shall I say connect to the like souls around us so that our combined energy raises us - the group of us I'm speaking of here into a higher consciousness.
Not everyone will be able to do that but if enough of us do that things can change, maybe in small ways to start then larger ways.. but you can't do anything if you don't do that work.. if you know what I mean!
Kimberley Jackshaw I hope this slice of perspective makes it towards the top of the comment thread.
@@gw959 Thank you !
Kimberley Jackshaw Yesssss this resonated with me so much thanks you. For my practice, I feel like yoga etc cracks me open and...not fights or destroys but more...relinquishes the egos grasp on my day to day life. Does that make sense? And I feel more whole for it.
I haven’t even bothered watching this video honestly but I came across this comment and I absolutely love this!
@@SorchaRattigan Thank you .. I read all kinds of spiritual things and various spiritual teachers from Eckhart Tolle, to Michael Bernard Beckwith, Neale Donald Walsh, Charlotte Joko Beck, Laurie Cabot, Christopher Penczak and Wayne Dyer and Deepak Chopra,
I watch stuff on UA-cam, I find meditation and working with energy in general keeps me grounded and allows me to observe the world but not get caught up in the bs that the majority of society does.
Yes you make sense.. !
Spiritual materialism comprises 80%plus of the ideas and paths and books in the spiritual marketplace. Russell smells it here.
The truth will set you free. 😇
Ah! Something interesting. My friends that survived the Vietnam war would tell us about their experiences. One was about how they and the Vietcong would smoke weed together and then when the shooting started up they would go to their prospectives sides.
In answer to the title.
It's actually very easy to separate Esoteric Spiritual Truth from New Age "guff".
If you can find it in obscure texts from long ago, it's Spiritual Truth, especially if it is concealed in occult meaning.
If you can break the information down, and find that it applies to modern political dynamics, especially current socio-political trends, then you can rest assured that you're consuming New Age guff designed to not only propagandise you as an individual, but also to sway your balance and polarise your spirit.
Texts like the Kybalion are highly spiritual in nature and put a lot of emphasis on the nature of Mind, this is Spirituality.
Socio-Political memes that sanctify concepts such as Melanin, or seek to push feminist ideology into your subconscious belief system under the guise of being Spiritual is ultimately being used to turn you into a tool for destroying your society and the self identity which true Spirituality encourages you to construct. This is New Age guff and is antithetical to Spiritual development.
It’s amazing how we have to find a way for these things to coexist, because there is no “going back” at this point, yet we must do it in a manner that does not exclude anyone because we have the means and resources to create a global sized difference both economically and spiritually
I truly need, want and believe in NESARA/GESARA. Thanks & love to my fellow human beings and their souls.
This was really bringing up interesting stuff ....being in the world but not of the world ...and it does evoke the criticisms that are being voiced in the comments ...but it does feel like a sort of edge territory discussion that has something really helpful about to emerge ...would like to hear the rest ....thank you
💚 From Syria ....we are all one pure Love and one pure Consciousness
Frial Shareef Abdo
Oh yes we are!
Peace to you and your beautiful country.
Russel, your materialistic success has give you a platform to help people, at the very least question really. If you don’t agree with materialism/Captalizim carry on using your success in it to point out its flaws. I believe in this regard you are lightly for filling your life’s purpose. Thank you for keeping up the investigation, would love to have the opportunity to bounce ideas off you one day. namaste
Foot in each world, kabuki.. The unity between the raw pissed of ... self & the self that is righting itself in an upside down world. Love that
It's ok to sit and observe without judgement or participation, and it's also ok to create things that lead to extinction level events. The essence of every living thing is a spirit which allows the space for the entire universe.
4:06 The chances of Tarantino casting Russell has just peaked
Russell was more subtle than Margot
brilliant comment
I don't know why people have an instant dislike to this woman. I heard some pretty interesting things. Yes, she's trying to sell her book -- who wouldn't? She obviously feels strongly about this -- but she seems to have a unique perspective. I don't agree with everything she says but I can pick out points that promote thought.
Enlightenment can not be found, as you have never lost it, it’s your natural state of being, before society moulded you into someone you are not, remember who you are and there is your enlightenment. ✌🏻
Bro here's a thing... I heard you mention that we need to change everyone else... But the problem with that is that people aren't necessarily looking to be changed in that way. It assumes a kind of leader mentality, which actually puts people off in many ways eh, if we're all looking for the same things fundamentally right... So I reckon that we focus ONLY on making ourselves an example of the best thing we can possibly conceive of and then, as a byproduct of that, there may be people, people who are astute enough to look, who will learn stuff just based off their own analysis. We don't need to focus on changing the world, we change ourselves and then that has a knock on effect like a ripple turning into a wave on the ocean of consciousness 💦🌊🌍
Wow, what a insightful, deep, and humorous conversation. I listened to the whole podcast, and it is well worth the listen. Thank you Russell and Biet.
Make sure you relax during the meditation, Simon!
New age is a fusion of radical protestantism and eastern religions. Its protestant heritage is why imo it is a deeply atomistic form of spirituality, something that would be alien through a historical look at those eastern religions.
You’re going to do what it is you do...learn from all, reject none, don’t allow yourself to be a victim, and if something doesn’t seem to help drop it, thank it and move on....
Empathy first (Learn to walk a mile in other's shoes) removes judgemental tendencies. Stop lying to yourself and to others. Forgive yourself and lose the need to blame. Let love in and the universal library is open for you to access as required. Now try not to speak too quickly and don't preach 😊
Simple - Jesus Christ and that is through prayer, seeking Him, fearing Him, believing in, trusting in, loving Him and obeying Him as well as His word aka the Bible and not only reading the Bible but believing and obeying it.
Psssss..... I left home without my phone. Just feels good to be involved in the moment. Not being pulled from a true experience. Gets easier every time. Just want to thank you for your time/help and open conversations.🙏🏻❣️
The reason you get burned by that fire is that you're running away from pain, using pleasure to avoid pain. If you work through the pain that's causing you to engage in addictive behavior, you don't need to run away from desire.
Russell, Russell, Russell it is Self Love that transcends us. Our hearts are the Temple of God, it is here where our freedom is found. 🌺❤️🌺
Beautiful comment 💜
There was no bloody movement with the old age stuff never mind this new age crap
There’s a system in place that monopolizes our energy and redirect it towards the pursuit of materialism. Imagine a world wherein we all grew our food and recognized authenticity instead of differences. A world wherein the maintenance of harmony and the sharing of love motivated our actions and reactions. Am I an idealist? Or does anyone else think our collective consciousness can one day evolve to such degree?
Listen.
The Universe is speaking to You.
Here's something to meditate on....
Expect nothing
Receive everything.
You can say to God I’ll just ask for what I need and the rest will be a gift. Keep those lines of communication open. But I do agree with her, you can be an enlightened person and still be a part of this world with all its complexities and adversity. There’s plenty of beauty here, and beautiful people.❤️
The purpose of spirituality is to see the truth as the Buddha found:
1) all compounded phenomenon are impermanent
2) all things have no inherent existence
3) all emotions are pain
4) enlightenment is beyond concept
“Form is emptiness, emptiness is form”
Another thought occurred to me about this. It's like she's saying it's okay to cheat on your spouse or partner, as long as you are honest and respectful about it. There are some things in life where there is no middle-ground. Last year in March I walked into Lowes and saw an entire row of faucets. You had a choice of 45 different faucets to choose from. Then I walked into HomeSense and saw an entire row of coloured ceramic bunnies (for Easter). I had to ask myself this: is it worth destroying the planet so we can have the "ideal" faucet for our home, or so we can decorate our home for Easter with different coloured ceramic bunnies?