#2 - Obstacles to Enlightenment
Recorded Jan 17, 2025
This episode is a discussion between three friends - Rob and Thomas and RS - about the obstacles to living an enlightened life.
The main topics covered include:
The role of ego as an obstacle, with differing perspectives on whether ego needs to be eliminated or simply kept in check. Other obstacles discussed include ignorance, attachment, anger, fear of death, physical illness, apathy, greed, and desire. The importance of being present in the moment rather than caught up in thoughts of the past or future. Techniques like meditation, detachment, awareness, and earnest practice are suggested to overcome these obstacles. The fear of insignificance is identified as a core driver of ego. The goal is to free oneself from the control of ego and live from the soul or essence.
