Originally released in June of 2021, I recently revisited this amazing conversation with Dr. Angelo DiLullo, a physician, author, and teacher of non-dual realization (sometimes called spiritual awakening) and felt compelled to share it again for a newer audience who may be deeply interested in awakening and the end of needless seeking and suffering. The original video and transcript are here. Read Angelo's book on awakening Awake: It's Your Turn here. Check out Angelo's YouTube channel here. 0:00 Intro: Eckhart Tolle and “The Three Pillars of Zen” 6:44 Disclaimer/Warning: why you should ONLY watch if you’re deeply interested 10:17 The possibility of transcending the ego and subject-object duality 12:10 The paradox of free will/agency on the path to awakening 16:36 Experiencing the present moment as a kind of flow state 20:59 Understanding what “presence” is and its relationship to thought 27:54 The sneaky ego and how it relates to awakening 34:52 The roots suffering in desire, striving, and egoic constructs 37:48 Unbound consciousness, the dissatisfaction of seeking via a false “self,” the importance of surrendering and emotional integration 50:44 The truth behind paradox 56:31 Awakening is available for anyone, and is not a crazy or paranormal experience 1:00:20 Is mental illness a hindrance to awakening, or a reason not to go down the path 1:05:38 Awakening is beyond the mind’s understanding, so how can you tell you’re awake 1:10:18 Unfiltered reality as the primary truth 1:16:08 Psychedelics vs. other methods of pointing/awakening Video show archive, audio podcasts, music parodies, Supporter Tribe membership options, merch, social media, and email contact form: https://lnk.bio/zdoggmd Support us with a 1-time donation and get a personal email response from me: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/zdoggmd More about Dr. Z: https://zdoggmd.com/about-z/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices