517. Noah Elkrief - a podcast by Rick Archer

Noah is an explorer of what is happening in his own experience. This started on the level of mind, and gradually opened to exploring what's going on in his body, and then from his soul. This journey has led him to meet, feel, heal, and let go of a tremendous amount of pain. Through this journey, a lot of wisdom and honesty has revealed itself. Noah now shares himself and his insights with others.

Books:A Guide to The Present Moment
Una Guía para El Momento Presente (Spanish Edition)Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group.

Transcript of this interview.Interview recorded September 7, 2019

Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.YouTube Video Chapters:


00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump00:04:05 - Growing Up in an Ashram and Following a Guru
00:08:11 - Personal Journey and Learning from Teachers00:11:55 - Discovering Your Own Truth
00:15:17 - Rebellion and Self-Discovery00:18:51 - Breaking Free from the Guru's Influence
00:22:49 - The Ease of Stopping Spiritual Practices00:26:32 - The Disappearance of Everything
00:30:53 - The Illusion of Being Done and the Continual Process of Growth00:34:50 - The Relationship Between Fear and Worthiness
00:38:32 - Reconnecting with Emotions00:42:57 - The Journey of Emotion and Pain
00:46:37 - Unexpected Experiences with Past Lives00:50:37 - Exploring Past Lives for Healing
00:54:32 - Beautiful and Horrible Past Life Experiences00:59:15 - Coming to Earth for the Experience
01:03:05 - Choosing Our Parents: A Holistic Perspective01:07:23 - Holding Both Knowledge and Experience
01:11:28 - Exploring Deep Layers of Suffering01:15:28 - Past Lives and Spiritual Work
01:19:59 - The Nature of Personal Identity and Free Will01:24:11 - Embracing and Discerning Emotions
01:28:03 - Intense Moments and Ice Cream Choices01:31:50 - The Fluidity of Truth and Sharing Perspectives
01:35:39 - The Universe as a Teacher01:39:37 - The Beauty of Perception
01:44:01 - Benefits and Limitations of Discipline01:46:45 - Cause-Effect Relationship and Arbitrary Possibilities
01:50:20 - The Power and Uncertainty of Beliefs01:54:00 - Opportunities to Follow Up
01:57:13 - Upcoming Interviews and Subscriptions

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