Episode # 130: Being the Love that You Are with Patrick Connor

Hi Rosies,

Today we have the joy of introducing you to the wisdom-rich (and very funny) Patrick Connor, who offers guidance derived from his decades-long enlightenment journey. From an upbringing in London to traveling the globe, spanning disciplines as diverse as cellular biology to ancient wisdom traditions, his seeking ultimately led to a deep collaboration with advanced adepts in South India. In this episode, listen in as we explore Patrick's insights on mastering oneself, embracing joy, and shifting perspectives to live better together.

In this episode, we cover the following: 

• [00:00:00]: Patrick on the importance of becoming Love
• [00:00:26]: Introduction to the episode and meeting Patrick for the first time, sharing interests in Indian philosophy and spirituality
• [00:03:42]: Difference between wisdom and knowledge
• [00:06:38]: The importance of mastering oneself in service of freedom and listening to the body’s guidance
• [00:11:18]: The connection between joy and how insights often arise when one is in a state of joy rather than stress
• [00:15:00]: The concept of the "original bargain" with the family of origin
• [00:20:38]: The conditioning of limitation and lack and the importance of shifting one's perspective 
• [00:22:23]: The process of removing parentalizing of divinity and opening oneself to divine assistance
• [00:27:57]: The impact and limits of traditional prayer practices
• [00:31:03]: The hierarchy of piousness and limitations associated with certain spiritual identities
• [00:33:25]: The importance of humility and receptivity to guidance in spiritual growth
• [00:36:20]: Thoughts on parenting and avoiding passing on negative experiences to children
• [00:42:17]: On aging gracefully and finding radiance beyond societal norms
• [00:48:55]: The importance of self-love, becoming love and inner strength in radiating beauty and positivity
• [00:51:01]: The dynamics of building a community around spiritual teachings, focusing on openness and inclusivity
• [00:56:10]: Appreciations
• [00:57:28]: An invitation to become a blessing field 
• [01:01:24]: Outro

Helpful links:

• Patrick Connor - Founder of Sharmadã Foundation
• Episode #56: Adam Interviews Christine on Reverence
• Lao-Tzu's Treatise on the Response of the Tao
• Thomas Hubl
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“Insights often arise when one is in a state of joy rather than stress.”

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Frequently asked

Who is Patrick Connor?

Patrick Connor is the founder of the Sharmada Foundation, whose decades long enlightenment journey took him from cellular biology to advanced study with adepts in South India.

What does Patrick Connor mean by 'becoming Love'?

He frames becoming Love as mastering oneself in service of freedom, listening to the body's guidance, and radiating self-love and inner strength rather than performing a spiritual identity.

How does joy relate to insight, according to Patrick Connor?

Patrick Connor suggests that insight arises more readily from a state of joy than from stress, making joy a practical doorway to clarity rather than just a nice feeling.

What does Patrick Connor say about aging?

He talks about aging gracefully and finding a radiance that comes from inner strength and self-love rather than from meeting society's usual standards.

References

1. Listen: Being the Love that You Are with Patrick Connor— The Rose Woman Podcast
2. Sharmadā Foundation— Patrick Connor
3. Thomas Hübl— referenced teacher

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