Deep Psychology

Today I discuss whether babies are enlightened, compassionate, self-expressive and altruistic, and whether they're the ultimate model for the human growth process. I hope you find this both amusing an...

7 Nov 202415min

Spiritual enlightenment is the damnedest thing: it's both better than you think and not at all what it's made out to be, it's shrouded in mystery, and there's a huge paradox at the heart of it.Next li...

31 Okt 202416min

An unorthodox view of learning and mastery: nothing is inherently difficult to learn. Huh? I explain all.Next listen: How to Master Skills - The Key Factor (#85) ; How to be a Ruthless Autodidact (#48...

16 Okt 202412min

Here I share a simple experiment you can use to glimpse your true self. This is a direct pointer to your real essence.It cuts through all your habitual identification and shows you the secret at the h...

10 Okt 202415min

I want you to realise that you filter other people through your own self bias, meaning that your view of them is highly skewed and limited.Overcoming this self bias is the first step towards healthy r...

2 Okt 202414min

There is so much confusion around the Christian cross and what it means.In this episode, I discuss why it is really a pointer to your true self, your inner christ.I am not a Christian, but I have deep...

27 Sep 202410min

I discovered during a short stay at a local monastery that being a monastic isn't all it seems, and that it's not necessary.In fact, being a layperson means you have endless fuel for your spiritual gr...

12 Sep 202413min

I've found that many people believing being spiritual equates to being soft, sensitive and warm all the time.This is a big mistake, and we can't confuse timeless spiritual wisdom with these personalit...

9 Sep 20249min