Inside the Minds Eye

Inside the Minds Eye

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6D AGO

The Illusion of Choice | Krishnamurti, Nisargadatta, & the Nature of Being

What if the feeling of making a choice is itself just another conditioned response? In this conversation, Adam and Reed explore two of the most penetrating voices in non-dual philosophy — Nisargadatta Maharaj and J. Krishnamurti — and what they point to about the nature of freedom, conditioning, and the self that believes it is choosing. We unpack Nisargadatta's radical claim that he is neither the painter nor the painting, and Krishnamurti's unsettling observation that where there is choice, there is no freedom. What emerges is a conversation about whether the "sense of me" is anything more than a protective contraction...and what remains when you stop believing you are the one doing any of this. Topics explored: Nisargadatta Maharaj's "I Am That" and the nature of pure awareness. Krishnamurti's choiceless awareness and the prison of conditioning. The illusion of free will and what freedom actually looks like. The "sense of me" as a felt contraction rather than a solid self. Competing belief systems as the root of suffering. What it means to trust something beyond the thinking mind. If you found this through gaming ,or just stumbled in, welcome! www.InsideTheMindsEye.com

36 min
MAR 1

i'm not happy with our answer

during a live stream a viewer asked us: What is the Ultimate Goal of Meditation? and we proceeded to ramble off a response like every other teacher we've ever listened to. We did not explore the question, in the moment, for ourselves. So we took another look at it & this is the result. Have a most excellent day! www.InsideTheMindsEye.com www.twitch.tv/insidethemindseye

10 min
FEB 27

The Sense of “Me” | Awareness, Identity & the Illusion of Individuality (w/ Reed)

Is the "me" you experience every day an actual entity, or just a reflection of your conditioned experience? In this episode, Adam is joined by Reed to explore the "Sense of Me" in relation to awareness itself. Reed shares his journey from "dropping everything" and attempting biblical literal-ism to returning to these questions with a fresh, untainted perspective. Key Topics Covered: Signposts of Thought: How belief systems and conceptual frameworks carve the shape of our thoughts. Spiritual Integration: Why "fireworks and rocket ships" are less common than a slow, gradual ground of being. The Teacher Trap: A candid look at Jiddu Krishnamurti, the "entertainment" of spiritual teachings, and the Jim Newman vs. Sam Harris debate. Identity & Personas: Reed’s "master plan" to launch his music project, Numinal, by playing with the concept of fame and projection. At the heart of the conversation is a direct question: Can you actually find the “me,” or is it just a movement of thought? This dialogue touches on non-duality, Krishnamurti, Advaita, Zen, and the lived experience of awareness. www.InsideTheMindsEye.com

46 min
FEB 22

From Addiction to Faith: 12 Steps, Spiritual Seeking, & Christianity

In this episode, I sit down with my sponsor, Brandon Lasker, to explore recovery, spirituality, and his journey from addiction to faith. This conversation moves through 12 step application, meditation, Sufi practices, existential destabilization, mystical experiences, and ultimately Brandon’s unexpected encounter with Christianity. We explore surrender, higher power, grace, and what it really means to “turn our will and our life over.” If you’re in recovery, questioning faith, wrestling with spiritual experiences, or trying to understand how addiction and spirituality intersect, this episode may be helpful. Topics Include: Early sobriety and failed attempts at quitting. The Twelve Step process and sponsorship. Spiritual ego and chasing mystical highs. Meditation, Sufi practices, and mystical states. Existential panic and destabilization. Christianity and personal encounter. Grace, surrender, and transformation. The difference between feeling good and living satisfied. If you've enjoyed this episode, please like and/or subscribe! If you have any questions for Brandon, you can reach him here: brandonlasker@gmail.com www.InsideTheMindsEye.com

1h 35m
FEB 18

The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power | The Book That Changed My Life

In this episode, I talk about the single most impactful book I've ever read: The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power by Vernon Howard. In this talk I explore: -Why this book hit me differently than anything else and how it exposes the mechanics of the ego. -The connection between Vernon Howard and Anthony De Mello’s Awareness. -Reflections on Shree Rajneesh (Osho) and other spiritual teachers who help dissolve the ego. Vernon Howard’s teaching feels surgical, Anthony De Mello’s feels compassionate, and Osho’s approach is provocative. Different styles, same invitation: Wake up from the illusion of ego. If you’ve ever felt drawn toward awareness, self-inquiry, or the possibility that who you think you are might not be the whole story, you'll enjoy this episode. Thanks for watching! www.InsideTheMindsEye.com

16 min
FEB 15

Non-Dual Awareness: What is Permanent in a World of Change?

If everything in life is changing what, if anything, is permanent? In this episode, we explore the nature of consciousness and have our first live Q & A. If you're into this type of stuff, join us live on stream (YouTube or Twitch) for the next episode! www.twitch.tv/insidethemindseye https://www.youtube.com/@insidethemindseye1 www.InsideTheMindsEye.com Topics Discussed: -Impermanence and mortality -The stillness behind thought -Awareness as the only constant -Whether consciousness is infinite (and my doubts about that) -Ego, identity, and the paradox of being both “someone” and no one -Meditation in motion -Sobriety, recovery, and authenticity

23 min
FEB 11

I'm Changing the Show

Things got tough so I switched things up. Moving forward, we'll have live stream conversations you can tune into. Also, I'll be streaming MMORPG's and engaging with listener's thoughts/questions. I'm excited for this change and I'm looking forward to making more stuff. Thanks for being part of the show! www.InsideTheMindsEye.com

12 min
FEB 8

Self-Inquiry for Dummies

A simple, practical introduction to self-inquiry. Learn how to explore ego, awareness, and the sense of self through direct experience and everyday life. Self-inquiry is the practice of turning attention inward and asking questions like: Who am I? or, WHAT am I? What is it that’s aware of this moment? What is this “me” that feels like it’s deciding, choosing, and controlling life? When you look for this “me,” something interesting happens. You'll find that the "me" you are looking for is the one doing the looking. And then, resting as the "one doing the looking" you realize that looking is just whats happening. No one is doing it. That feeling of “I’m doing this” is part of what people call the ego. It's an identification with the body/mind/and actions of whatever it is that is occurring. This is something you can practice while sitting, listening, breathing, working, or even feeling frustrated. If you’re interested in meditation, non-duality, sobriety, or simply understanding your inner experience a little more clearly, feel free to like, subscribe, or leave a comment. Also, please let me know what topics you’d like me to explore next! www.InsideTheMindsEye.com (follow/subscribe for new posts delivered directly to your e-mail)

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