God Dwells Within You as You

This episode is entitled "God Dwells Within You as You". Don Daniels, a former monk, teacher, and lifelong student of personal growth, discusses attaining self-mastery, enlightenment, and self-realization in our ordinary lives. In this episode, Don talks about his personal journey toward realizing that God is not separate from Oneself but dwells in the heart of each individual, as that person! He expounds on the idea that God expresses Him/Herself as You! He reflects on his upbringing and how his understanding of God has evolved over time through his experiences and spiritual practices.

Don emphasizes that the concept of oneness with God may be challenging for some to accept because of societal and religious conditioning, but it is a fundamental truth. The conversation explores the idea that experiencing God within oneself is more important than relying on external sources such as books or religious authority figures. The ultimate idea is that we are One with God and that our individual thoughts and concepts can block the power of God flowing through us.

The conversation delves into the topic of the kundalini energy, which is a dormant power within each individual that can be awakened through the practice of yoga and spirituality. Don describes his personal experience of feeling the energy move up and down his spine, eventually centering in the top of his brain, leading to an altered state of expanded, ecstatic consciousness.

This experience led him to seek out spiritual guidance and travel to India. He eventually found a teacher, Swami Muktananda, and was initiated as Swami Jnanananda, pursuing spirituality seriously for many years.

The speaker also shares his personal experience of taking vows of Sannyas (Swami initiation) in India. Don describes how he was given a mantra, Aham Brahmasmi "I am Brahman" by Swami Muktananda, a spiritual teacher who had attained a high level of consciousness. The energy and vibrations coming off of the teacher were palpable, and Don felt himself being catapulted into another space and time. He experienced a realization that his physical form was not who he truly was and felt himself dissolving into an altered space of pure awareness.

Don then talks about eventually lovingly setting aside his robes, his intent to serve humankind and to know God, and how everyone is a reflection of each other. He discusses the expansion of consciousness and how it is a non-dual experience.

The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of adopting the viewpoint that everything and everyone is a part of oneself, leading to unconditional love and wisdom. Developing the kundalini

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