Ep. 136 – Learning to Trust Yourself

Discussing the intensity of painful emotions, Krishna Das
describes how practicing letting go can allow us to live at home
within ourselves.


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“Right now, we’re programmed to hold onto everything. But over
time, we can let go of our identification with the negative
states of mind, the negative self images, and the negative
stories we tell ourselves. But you can’t push those away. We have
to train ourselves to release them.” – Krishna Das 


This episode features a special kirtan with Krishna Das
and friends, Benjy and Heather Wertheimer and Steve Gorn, as well
as a conversation on: 


How regular practice allows us to habituate to the feeling of
letting go to allow intense emotions to run through us

Maharaj-ji’s response to the death of a devotee

A miracle story about Swami Nityananda

The lila when Ram Dass gave Maharaj-ji the first copy of Be
Here Now 

Maharaj-ji sending Krishna Das back to America to deal with
his desires

Learning to trust yourself as the most important part of the
spiritual path






This teaching is part of a 4-week long Yoga of
Heartfulness online course featuring teachings from Ram Dass and
friends. Learn more about this 10 hour
course: Ram Dass' Yoga of
Heartfulness


If you enjoyed the episode, dive into the heart work of Benjy and
Heather Wertheimer at shantalamusic.com, and Steve Gorn at
stevegorn.com. 


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