Exploring Consciousness and Transforming Fear | Transformative Practices with Dr. Marilyn Schlitz
May 18, 2023 ·
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Observatory podcast! In this episode, renowned social anthropologist, consciousness researcher, professor, and author Dr. Marilyn Schlitz joins hosts Scott and LaRae Wright. Get...
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Observatory podcast! In this episode, renowned social anthropologist, consciousness researcher, professor, and author Dr. Marilyn Schlitz joins hosts Scott and LaRae Wright. Get ready to embark on a fascinating journey as they delve into topics such as consciousness, transformative experiences, and integrating these practices into daily life.
Main Topics Consciousness and Transformative Experiences
Conclusion Prepare to be captivated as the Dr. Schlitz recalls an intriguing interview with an android named Sophia, contemplating death and consciousness. Stay tuned as they express their curiosity about experiencing a black hole. To explore more of Dr. Marilyn Schlitz's work, visit their website and check out their thought-provoking books: https://marilynschlitz.com/
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Main Topics Consciousness and Transformative Experiences
- Dr. Marilyn Schlitz shares her vast research experiences and the current focus on studying the psychomanteum, a unique exploration of consciousness.
- The hosts discuss their personal journey of embracing a broader perspective on death and the natural processes of life, influenced by Dr. Schlitz's work.
- Reference to "The Toltec Art of Life and Death" by Don Miguel Ruiz highlights the significance of releasing past traumas and fears.
- Dr. Schlitz outlines the five essential elements of transformative practice: intention, attention, repetition, guidance, and surrender.
- Emphasizing seeking guidance through teachers, books, or podcasts and integrating transformative principles into various institutions and communities.
- Intention's role in communication and integration's power in personal growth and development.
- The profound impact of the pandemic on personal growth and shifting perspectives is explored.
- Discover the positive aspects of introspection, utilize the time for creative and educational pursuits, and find inner strength during challenging times.
- Cultivating loving-kindness, empathy, and compassion in relationships and communication, particularly during disagreements, is highlighted.
- Gain insights into recognizing personal patterns and habits to facilitate positive change, along with the role of language and self-talk in personal growth.
- Explore "Love Study," the speaker's novel, which focuses on cultivating conscious couples and enhancing mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual communication.
- Hear personal anecdotes of transformative moments in diverse group settings and engaging scientific debates.
- Discover the speaker's perspective on the importance of emotional, mental, and spiritual connections in relationships, recognizing the sacred power of physical union.
- Insights from the book "Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life" and practices like gratitude and mindfulness bring awareness and transformation into daily experiences.
- Addressing loneliness in the digital age, promoting compassion, empathy, and the power of community to elevate collective consciousness.
- Uncover the frontier of consciousness research and the speaker's involvement in evaluating theories beyond the brain.
- Learn about the speaker's current research on the psychomanteum, a sensory deprivation procedure used for grief processing, and its profound impact on grief and bereavement.
- The importance of surrender and inner safety in practices like hypnosis and creative thinking is explored.
- Discover different avenues to achieve transformative experiences, including drum circles and the potential benefits of psychedelics.
- Gain insights into the speaker's interest in the research and therapeutic use of psychedelics, approaching artificial intelligence without fear and focusing on elevating consciousness.
- "So those are the five elements of the transformative practice. And then finding a way to ground that in community, being able to live in the sense that we are part of a greater whole, being part of the natural environment, I think it's really important for people." - Dr. Marilyn Schlitz (Timestamp: 12:47)
- "And the most powerful union we can have as human beings is that physical union that we have. It creates life. And I think it's important that we hold that sacredness, not in the old dogmatic religious way, but in the essence of what it actually truly is." - Scott, 27:50.
- "Curiosity, I think, is what if people can stay curious and then they want to engage in what comes next? Yeah, I love that. Curious is the perfect word. I like that word too, because curiosity is the root of the beginning of creation." - Speaker 1, 43:17
- "But let's step into and elevate this consciousness to a higher level so that we're in a higher vibration or frequency of loving each other instead of being fearful of each other. Love and fear are the two really counter energies that we're really seeing now on the planet." - Scott, 48:41
Conclusion Prepare to be captivated as the Dr. Schlitz recalls an intriguing interview with an android named Sophia, contemplating death and consciousness. Stay tuned as they express their curiosity about experiencing a black hole. To explore more of Dr. Marilyn Schlitz's work, visit their website and check out their thought-provoking books: https://marilynschlitz.com/
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