How To Stay Enlightened With Mental Illness

Disclaimer: This recording is not for relaxation purposes. Yes, I speak fast on this one. The purpose of this recording is to inform, and to share insights on the situation of being mentally ill while pursuing enlightenment, which feels contradictory and impossible in moments of deep despair when you feel like you can't even trust your own brain anymore and that therefore the pursuit of wisdom is unavailable at the moment if not forever.

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Very relatable
It’s the first unedited and unapologetically honest content I came across on insight timer, and for that reason it feels so personal. Like a supportive friend you might meet in recovery giving you a pep talk. Thank you!

Powerful, thank you. I feel better able to support my friend now.

Loved the tone of your voice. Thank you, this was very helpful. Thank you.

Thank you so much - again!💚What you're saying completely resonates with me and I'm very happy to have found you on InsightTimer. Don't apologise for your voice, it is absolutely fine the way it is! Your talk is helpful and inspiring - I'm very grateful for your kind & comforting words. Sending positive & healing energy your way🌞🌸

Really appreciate this talk coming from your own experience. Very helpful to hear. Thank you!

this is raw, honest, and powerful.

Really good, Thank you for sharing this. 💖 Helpful and comforting. Will listen again. Be well 😊

This was the first time EVER that someone has been able to describe the suffering I experience. You put words to it I haven't been able to. Thank you for helping me feel less alone😢 I have such a difficult time navigating my day-to-day and finding my joy. My depression has been on-going for 20 years. I have lost friends. I've tried medication. I know I need to see a therapist because there's such a huge disconnect with my friends and family since they cannot begin to understand my pain at this level. I feel so alone.

Thank you for taking the time to talk to us even though you stated you were agitated. I listened to 3 of your videos that got me out of one of the lowest states that I’ve been anticipating. It felt as though my heart could stop. The talks here are something else and you’re right, how can you meditate when your mind is so in and of itself during that peaceful moment to try and help it. I thank you for your talks. In a weird way they were what I needed to get back to functioning and putting stamps on my save the dates for my wedding. I will remember that if I get this way again, I will listen to these again to help me get out of the funk to be able to move again. Thank you.

Thank you for sharing, Roxanne, it was very helpful. 💜💜🙏🙏