In this episode, Alyssa is joined by spiritual teacher and author Gangaji for a deep conversation around self-realization + enlightenment. Gangaji invites you to fully recognize the absolute freedom and unchanging peace that is the truth of your being.   Discover the most important inquiries to sit with, why you don’t need to heal to fully awaken, and the power of stillness. She unpacks how becoming free is quite simple, yet the simplicity is what makes it challenging.   If you’re searching for something more, desiring peace in your life, or you want to more fully embody your wholeness, this conversation is filled with wisdom and guidance pointing you on the path to freedom.   ===   EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:   0:00 Intro 2:30 Discovering my first spiritual teacher 5:00 Common blocks during the self-realization process 6:20 Yearning for More 10:20 True Freedom 12:00 Gangaji’s Spiritual Journey 22:00 The Wisdom Sourced in Silent Retreats 23:00 Asking yourself, Who Am I? 28:30 2 Important Practices 31:05 The Narratives that You Play Out 34:00 The Illusion of Knowledge 37:00 The Feeling of Not Good Enough 39:00 The Intelligence in Suffering 42:50 Common Stages of the Awakening Process 50:10 The Intersection of Psychology and Spirituality 54:00 The Misunderstanding that you Need to Heal to Awaken 57:50 Will Spirituality Play a Role in the Evolution of Humanity     ===   GUEST LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gangajicommunity/ Website: https://gangaji.org/   ===   Have you watched our previous episode on Understanding the Enneagrams?   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24dpxyZoONo   ====   Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - Disclaimer This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or any other qualified professional. We shall in no event be held liable to any party for any reason arising directly or indirectly for the use or interpretation of the information presented in this video. Copyright 2023, Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - All rights reserved.   === Website: alyssanobriga.com Instagram: @alyssanobriga TikTok - @alyssanobriga Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6b5s2xbA2d3pETSvYBZ9YR Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-human-potential/id1705626495