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Reflecting on 'Why I'm Not Excited About Nonduality Anymore' - Rupert Spira
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Tracking Wisdom
Episode 43
Reflecting on 'Why I'm Not Excited About Nonduality Anymore' - Rupert Spira
Recorded - 03/02/26
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We listen to a short Rupert Spira clip and then respond together. The clip asks why the initial excitement about nonduality can fade. Rupert explains that what once felt like elation often becomes a steady ease. He points to peace or quiet joy rather than ecstatic happiness. We reflect on that distinction and find it true in our lives. I describe a shift from constant practice to living meditation. I use brief, simple practices to return to peace when reactivity arises. Peter notes that studying theories can distract from organic beingness. We agree that talking about the experience and being in community help maintain clarity and connection.
Takeaways:
- The initial excitement about non-duality often fades into a calm, ordinary peace.
- Value of quiet joy and peace rather than seeking constant elation or dramatic experiences.
- We described living meditation as brief, practical moments of return to peace during daily life and activity.
- How talking openly with peers and teachers about suffering helps one feel connected and less isolated.
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