Listen "How Leaving Religion Deepened Our Spiritual Connection"
Episode Synopsis
Brandon and Darci explore the difference between performative religious practices and transformative spiritual experiences, reflecting on their personal journeys since leaving organized religion.• Defining spirituality as the practice of love and deep connection• Community as both the benefit and shadow side of religious participation• Moving from viewing oneself as broken to recognizing inherent wholeness• The body as an altar and spiritual guide that never lies• Meditation as a tool for excavation rather than escape• The danger of spiritual outsourcing and abandoning one's inner knowing• Finding spirituality in everyday moments and human connections• Intimate relationships as the ultimate spiritual training ground• The sacred nature of suffering and its role in transformation• Presence as the core of spiritual practiceIf you're ready to reconnect and bring your relationship back to life, send a DM to our Instagram at safe2bseen [00:00:00] Performative vs. Transformative Spirituality[00:03:42] What We Miss About Religion[00:11:33] Community and Confirmation Bias[00:21:45] Defining Modern Spirituality[00:31:00] From Broken to Whole: Shifting Paradigms[00:38:44] Body as Altar: Meditation and Self-Discovery[00:47:49] Avoiding Spiritual Outsourcing[00:54:47] Living Authentically as Spiritual Practice[01:04:27] Finding Spirituality in Human Connection
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