Politics And Meditation

Ever felt like politics and mindfulness are like oil and water? Well, we're mixing 'em! Why? Because the change we want to see in the world starts from within. Join me as we explore how to navigate the political landscape without losing your inner peace, all while making an impact that really counts. It's time to shift your energy first, find your inner Buddha, and then bring that light to the world of politics. Can't wait to share this transformative journey with you. Love and light!

Please note: This audio is ripped from a video.

Transcript

So let's talk about politics and meditation and mindfulness.

Ew,

Don't mix those,

David.

It's like oil and water.

Full disclosure,

I did do one of my undergraduate majors in politics and I went to Washington,

DC and I interned there.

I got to meet a lot of politicians and I met a lot of really good people that were trying to do good work in the world.

There are a small number of folks who really want the attention and the power.

Those are the ones we tend to see on the news,

But there are so many,

So many people that go into it for the right reasons,

Trying to make change.

So shout out to all of you.

And how can we approach politics without just losing our minds in frustration and anger?

Some of you maybe watch the news all the time and you just get upset.

Some of you might avoid it like the plague,

But how can we use mindfulness and our meditation practice to actually look at politics in a neutral way and maybe share our light and wisdom in the world to help solve problems?

And that's what ultimately politics is supposed to be about,

Governing,

Solving problems.

And usually it ends up a lot of times in the media being about power and money and influence and taking of resources,

All of those things.

I acknowledge that.

But the world is only gonna change if we shift ourselves from the inside out.

So before we even get to the content of it all,

Like climate change or economics or healthcare,

Whatever it is that you're interested in,

Before we get to that,

The first and most important thing is what are your unconscious and even semi-conscious reactions?

Do you immediately go into frustration or anger or blame or a victim consciousness?

And can you sit still,

Be present and let those feelings come out and move but not react to them and become them?

Because even if you become the world's most famous activist and you have all the power,

If you go to change the world and you're angry and you're jealous,

You're frustrated,

You're annoyed,

Then that's the energy that you're gonna put out into the world.

That's the energetic pollution,

The mental and emotional pollution that you're gonna create.

And it's gonna amplify through everything and everyone that you touch.

So my philosophy is always shift your own energy first and then apply that out to the world.

And a lot of people avoid that.

They find something that pisses them off because they want to run their anger through something.

They don't necessarily wanna look inside and change.

And it's so easy to find a million different things to justify our anger.

But if I took you back 10 years,

20 years,

50 years,

100,

500,

Let's go back to the black plague,

1,

000,

2,

000,

We've got slavery in Rome.

We can go back again and again,

Further and further.

For the whole history of humanity,

There will have been something to really piss you off.

And so let's shift our consciousness first and then approach the topic second.

So just like you would do that in your own personal life,

If you were having issues at work or in a relationship with money,

With family,

You work on yourself first,

You iron out as much as you can and heal,

And then you approach with awareness into whatever situation you want to.

Politics is no different.

It's part of the human experience that we all have to navigate in some way,

Shape,

Or form.

So if it's something that really irritates you,

I hate that one politician,

And I hate everyone who loves that one politician,

Well,

Then can you step back for a moment and see if you can work through some of that?

The way we do that,

The way I like to do that is by meditating,

Closing my eyes,

Going inwards and asking the question,

What is it about that particular energy or event that bothers me so much?

And can I let some of that open and unfold and peel back those layers?

As you shift that and find your own inner peace,

That's when you'll be able to have the most positive impact on the planet.

I mean,

I can imagine the Buddhist sitting under a tree meditating and someone saying,

Hey,

Buddha,

How could you just sit there and meditate?

There's so much inequality and poverty in the world.

Do something.

But it wasn't until he found his own enlightenment that he was able to make a real impact,

And that impact has reverberated for thousands of years,

And here we are.

And so inside out first,

Find yourself,

Master yourself,

And then start to make a difference in the world with that awareness and that mindfulness.

That's just the start.

I know we didn't debate any hot topics.

Maybe next time.

Love you,

Hope that was helpful,

And don't avoid politics if you don't want to.

Be neutral,

Calm,

And loving,

And then engage,

And let's see what happens.

And if you get trolled,

I'll do another video on that.

See you soon.

Reviews

It’s now 2025 and so much in the world feels like it is coming off of the rails. I appreciate this talk to help us remember how our engaging with politics is improved by our meditation practice.

Grounding, comforting, profound truth! Thank you David! Your wisdom is a gift ❤️🫂✨Your words reminded me of the words of the great guru Ramana who, in the early 20th century during WW2 was approached by people and asked, "Ramana, you have so much influence and so many people listen to you, why don't you get up from meditation and lead a revolution during these times?" And Ramana replied, "If you feel called to lead a revolution, then that is what you should do, I feel called to sit and resonate love and peace from within and in so doing, I will affect more positive change in the world doing that, rather than if I picked up a weapon and lead a charge."

It also reminds me of the wisdom and power of the Divine Feminine/Inner Feminine in all of us (regardless of sex or gender), which was a lost Mystery/lost mysticism and is part of the codes of the goddess that are being unearthed and relearned by humanity. We all have the power, which comes from deep within us (the inner Divine Feminine) to radiate energy from our hearts which has a direct positive healing effect on the world/psychic energetic landscape. Humans are waking up to their innate powers, which we have been indoctrinated over generations to believe doesn't exist; these powers are in us and always have been! Relearning it all is part of this Ascending Golden Age/Satya Yuga 💛🌍🌏🌎💛the crap we are seeing in the world is the last efforts of an old, abusive paradigm that knows it no longer has a foothold in a world that is changing for the better! We are healing! Nature is healing! The news won't point cameras at all the amazing things that are happening because it profits only from our fear! May we all heal, may we all reconnect to our innate Divine Feminine healing powers, and may the Golden Age awaken humanity from a long slumber and reconnect us all to our Earth, our light, and unconditional love! ❤️And So It Is! ❤️

I couldn’t be happier that people are seeing the truth- finally after all the lies, manipulation, and propaganda. I avoid the news because of no truth and no trust. That makes me happy! Back to common sense- being allowed to speak freely, no censorship- the Gokden Age is upon us.

Thank you 🙏 David!!!! I so appreciated this talk! I have been working with this myself. I recommend this as required listening for everyone 😆😂🤣Thank you again!

Yes! Shift my consciousness! I love this attitude. Politics is a hot potato. This will take lots of practice . 🙏💚

I’ve bumped my once a day meditation session up to three daily check-ins to help keep me on my authentic path. When lies and hate turn into frustration and anger, we must remember who we are. We are hope, light, and joy in the darkness. ❤️🌸💡🕯️🌸❤️

Helpful perspective in these tumultuous times, thank you :)

Thanks, David. This message is helpful. Now, to meditate….. 🤩

Thanks, great advice!

Short, to the point and oh so valuable.
Thank you for bringing the Light back into our conversation.
🙏 Namaste

So wonderful 🌈

Strangely, that was helpful. Politics is such a delicate subject and you reminded me to be aware of my thoughts first, before political propaganda ✨

Precisely! This was excellent. Thank you. I am looking forward to more.

Thank you David. You are amazing. Your thoughts and advice are so helpful.
You made me feel better.💕🙏

I truly needed this! Thank you, as always, for your insightful, loving and humorous meditations, David.❤️

Everyone could benefit from this talk! Thank you!

Excellent! The world needs this. 💖

Excellent and wise advice for these very divisive times! It used to be fun and invigorating to discuss politics, even when huge disagreements were happening. Now you are shut down and “ cancelled “ if you speak your mind. I hope we can get back to listening to each other. 🙏🏻

Good, simple, effective approach. Thanks, David!

Very useful and sage advice.