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Transforming Grief Through Deep Knowing Of Your Self- with Ani Lodro Palmo EP 356
Description
Join host Brian Smith for a profound exploration into the spiritual dimensions of grief and personal growth with Ani Lodro Palmo, a Tibetan Buddhist nun and director of Vidya Monastery in Colorado. This episode dives deep into the intersections of life, death, and spiritual awakening.
What You'll Learn:
- How early spiritual sensitivities can shape our understanding of life and its challenges.
- Insights into Ani Lodro Palmo’s journey from a career in technology to a life dedicated to spiritual teachings and monastic commitments.
- The role of clairvoyance and spiritual communication in understanding our existence beyond the physical realm.
- How different spiritual practices, including elements from Catholicism and Buddhism, contribute to a deeper understanding of grief and personal evolution.
- Practical advice for those seeking to connect with their own spiritual insights and the importance of trusting personal experiences.
**Key Moments in the Episode:**
- **[00:00]** Introduction to the concepts of grief as growth.
- **[02:17]** Ani Lodro Palmo’s background and spiritual journey.
- **[08:19]** Decision to embrace monastic life and its implications.
- **[14:02]** Experiences with mediumship and the responsibilities it entails.
- **[17:37]** Integration of religious beliefs and personal spirituality.
- **[26:16]** Discussion on how personal tragedies can lead to broader societal contributions through spiritual growth.
- **[31:59]** Deep dive into the concept of ego and its transformation through spiritual practice.
- **[41:10]** Guidance on initiating or deepening your spiritual path.
**Resources Mentioned:**
- [Vidya Monastery Website](http://www.vidyamonastery.org) - Learn more about Ani Lodro Palmo's work and the monastery’s teachings.
- [Grief 2 Growth Community](http://www.grief2growth.com/community) - Join the community for further discussion and support.
**Connect with Ani Lodro Palmo:**
- [Official Website](http://www.anilodropalmo.org)
- [LinkedIn](#) - Connect with Ani for spiritual guidance and teachings.
**Have Feedback or Questions?**
- We love hearing from our listeners! If you have feedback, questions, or stories to share, join us! https://grief2growth.circle.so/c/podcast-chat/discover-who-you-truly-are
You've been listening. You're doing the work. But there's still this feeling that you're circling the same place.
Maybe you've thought about working with me one-on-one. Maybe something's held you back.
I get that. And I want you to know there's still a place for you.
All of it, pay what you want. You decide what it's worth. Nobody gets turned away because of money.
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The International Association for Near-Death Studies or IANDS will host its annual conference at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. The event features an all-star lineup of keynotes like Proof of Heaven Author Eben Alexander, MD, and Dying to Be Me Author Anita Moorjani. I Early bird registration rates are available through July 15.
Visit IANDS.org to register
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