March 29, 2023
The Beloved Is Too Close
El Amado Está Demasiado Cerca
A meditation on direct experience and the futility of resisting what is, followed by dialogues exploring acceptance, the belief that something is essentially wrong, and finding work aligned with deeper energy. The teacher points to reality as already intimate and complete, while addressing practical questions about relationships, creativity, and career dissatisfaction.
meditation
The Beloved Is Too Close
An invitation to rest in raw sensation, notice how thought shapes our sense of reality, and recognize what is always already here.
dialogue
The Futility of Fighting What Is
A student shares how accepting racing thoughts during meditation brought sudden calm, leading to a wider exploration of how resisting present reality creates inner turmoil, and how releasing that resistance opens the door to creativity and wonder.
dialogue
The Belief That You Already Know
A student recognizes that they approach their inner life from a deep assumption that something is already wrong and needs fixing, and that they already know what the problem and solution are.
dialogue
Dissatisfaction with Work and Following the Deeper Energy
A student shares frustration about career direction, the pull of day trading despite years of poor returns, and a persistent dissatisfaction with work. The teacher explores whether the student is coming from a deep enough place to receive the universe's support.