Why I quit "non-duality" (and fell in love with our vulnerable humanity) - Jeff Foster

Welcome to this revealing video by Jeff Foster, where he shares his journey of moving beyond non-duality teachings to embrace the fullness of our vulnerable humanity.

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★Here are some top takeaways:★
➣True spirituality involves embracing our humanity, including our imperfections and vulnerabilities, rather than transcending or den➣ying them.
➣ Non-duality teachings can become dogmatic and cult-like, creating a false sense of superiority and detachment from human experience.
➣ Identifying too strongly with being "pure awareness" can lead to denial of one's human feelings, doubts, and traumas.
➣ Jeff shares his experiences of meeting renowned spiritual teachers and realizing that they, too, struggle with doubts, fears, and imperfections.
➣ It’s important to live spiritual teachings in daily life, rather than just intellectually believing in them or using them to create a facade of perfection.
➣ Embracing our human imperfections, doubts, and mistakes allows for true spiritual growth and authenticity.
➣ True non-duality is not about rejecting duality or human experiences but about embracing and loving all aspects of our existence.
➣ The real miracle is to fully engage with and appreciate life on Earth, rather than seeking to escape it.
While acknowledging that we are all part of a unified awareness, it’s important to honor our unique, individual experiences and expressions.
Jeff encourages viewers to fall in love with their deep humanity, suggesting that this acceptance leads to a more genuine and fulfilling spiritual experience.

Video Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Thich Nhat Hanh's Quote
01:23 - Becoming an Obsessed Spiritual Seeker
02:45 - Shadow Side of Spirituality and Non-Duality
04:05 - Identity and Ego in Non-Dual Teachings
05:37 - Disillusionment with Spiritual Teachers
07:12 - Importance of Living Teachings in Daily Life
08:30 - Embracing Human Imperfections
09:50 - True Non-Duality Embraces Duality
11:05 - Real Miracles and Fully Engaging with Life
12:25 - Unity, Individuality, and Authenticity
13:40 - Call to Embrace Deep Humanity
14:20 - Conclusion and Invitation to Subscribe

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Thank you for watching this video. By embracing our human imperfections and vulnerabilities, we can develop a deeper, more authentic spiritual experience.

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