In this transmission I talk about the dark place. That place that bombards you with intense feelings of loneliness, dread, overwhelm, confusion, listlessness, or depression. The pit of despair. Have you ever been there? I sure have.
Existential dread refers to a profound sense of anxiety, fear, or unease that arises when individuals confront the existential realities of human existence. This can include grappling with the uncertainty and insignificance of one's existence, questioning the meaning or purpose of life, and facing the inevitability of death. Existential dread often arises from contemplating the vastness and indifference of the universe, the limits of human understanding, and the realization of one's own mortality. It can manifest as a deep sense of existential crisis or a pervasive feeling of dread and angst about the fundamental nature of existence.
I explain how all of these feelings and emotions are all a part of the process, the awakening, the experience, the stripping away of that which no longer serves us, a dark night of the soul. I go on to explain the two main techniques I've learned to utilize in my own life whenever I find myself back in that old familiar dark pit of existential dread.
I was also given an amazing new mantra that I share with you which helps get me to a good place when I feeling like I'm drowning in the darkness.
Lastly, I go on to explain how I've been practicing putting old versions of myself up on the metaphorical altar as a sacrifice in order to activate newer, shinier versions of myself. I also talk about sacrificing goats. Poor guys.
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"In this transmission, I open up about the existential rollercoaster that often leaves us feeling like we're free-falling through the cosmos. Yup, we're diving headfirst into the deep end of existential existence and all the freak-out moments that come with it.
So, picture this: I'm sitting there, pondering life's mysteries, and suddenly it hits me like a ton of philosophical bricks – what if we're all just living in some cosmic version of The Sims, with someone else pulling the strings? And on top of that, what if we're just going through the motions, without any real say in the matter? Yeah, heavy stuff, right?
But fear not, fellow cosmic travelers, because I've got some tricks up my sleeve for dealing with these mind-bending dilemmas. First off, there's meditation – my go-to method for hitting the pause button on those existential freak-outs. I'll take you through my journey of finding inner peace amidst the chaos, one deep breath at a time.
And get this: the universe even tossed me a little gift in the form of a new mantra. I'll spill the cosmic beans on how this simple phrase became my lifeline in a sea of existential uncertainty.
But wait, there's more! I'll introduce you to the concept of sacrificing old versions of myself – shedding those outdated beliefs and identities like a cosmic snake shedding its skin. It's all about making room for the new and embracing the ever-evolving journey of existence.
So buckle up, fellow cosmic explorers, because we're diving into the existential abyss together. Get ready to confront life's big questions with curiosity, courage, and maybe just a hint of cosmic swagger. Let's do this thing!"
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