135 Melting Tension, Negative Thoughts, Nothingness - Q&A

This is a recording of a Live Q & A which has been edited for clarity, length, and helpfulness. We discussed how relaxation and tension apply to the process of Awakening and how to release blocks. A participant asked for a perspective on experiencing herself as "nothing". Others asked about negative thoughts in meditation, whether can we deal with feelings we have absorbed from others rather than created ourselves, etc.
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Reviews

Another great talk… Thank you. What you said about Gandhi I do that too at some level.. My nervous system is highly sensitive and I have an empathic nature. I can go to a 12 step meeting and come away very depressed… And I realize someone in the room was feeling hopeless. Besides sitting with the feeling are their other ways to release other people‘s energy? Or ways to protect myself from other people’s energy?

Hello William. Thank you for this most interesting and helpful podcast. I started at No 1 and have now reached, where we are at No 135. I especially liked your talk of Love - very powerful! I have come to realise, over the years, that the only way to dissolve hatred, is with Love. When hatred is returned with hatred, all that happens is that more negative vibrations are sent out into life's energy system. On the other hand, if hatred is returned with Love , then somehow it is dissolved: it dis-arms and confuses the person who is sending it. 'And the light shineth in the darkness: and the darkness did not comprehend it'. John 1:5 Thank you once again William for your wonderful teachings. It feels as though, through your podcasts, you are bringing, all those of us on our journey, together in Love. Many Blessings 🙏❤️🌈

Such good information given from so many perspectives. I love the idea of working with “parts” starting from the body- locating the pain and feeling into, then noticing the emotion and then finally understanding it cognitively- letting it flow out. Thank you for speaking these out for all of us. Much love and appreciation!!!

Excellent as always!
Was having a very challenging evening but you always bring awareness and peace.
Thank you, William.
Blessings.
🙏🏼💫💕

That was fantastic! Thank You William for continuing to provide powerful content. I love the questions and comments.
Peace and Love,
~ Jennifer