66 Two Meditation Types, NonAttachment, Meditation Hurts-Q&A

Recording of live questions and answers on the path of awakening. In this podcast we addressed the main two types of meditation and how to do them. Meditation for calmness and for awakening. Also, we address the nature of the observer. Additionally, what are the effects of simply focusing on Awareness while ignoring troubles versus experiencing troubles and Awareness together. Another asked the meaning and experience of "Being in the world but not of it". And, "Why is meditation so hard, and not peaceful!"

Reviews

7.11.25
So it's been 8 months since I listened to this one the first time. And wow, I got so much out of this 2nd listen. The 4 things that came from the Bhagavad Gita. (Paraphrase) Consistency, Clarity, Nonattachmment and Faith. And my favourite: If I simply watch the thoughts, rather than become involved in them, they will fall apart. The "seeing the wine bottle as opposed to drinking the wine" is a great new spin, and one that resonates for me for a whole lot of reasons😉
So grateful for you

Thank you for the reminder that if we are even here listening to this stuff then we are going in the right direction! Also like that we are"releasing poison," it certainly feels that way doing this work. I was listening to a talk by Premasudha where she was saying that while doing this work we often feel some physical stuff as well. For me, it manifests like I can't get enough air, that it "gets caught" when I try to breathe. A clenching in the chest, but I'm not worried b/c I'm physically very healthy, but realize this is part of the releasing. Did you have similiar experiences, or do you talk about that in future podcasts? Looking forward to the spiritual book references.... there are soooo many life-changing ones out there!

I have so many thoughts :) … about the words observe, see, look… but I hope to ask you about that in person someday ❤️

Thank you, a lot to learn, and I love it! Namaste 🙏

Thank you for your inspiring words. As always, they come at the right time.
Your work has been so influential in my life.
Namaste

Fantastic!!! Even better the 2nd time around. Thanks so much William and thanks for the response during your live session . All very helpful!
~ Jennifer