Who Are You Without the Story? Welcome to Voices of The One Mind, where we explore the wisdom beyond words. In this deep and provocative dialogue, Bear Saorin & Kosho Zen Monk unravel the complex illusion of identity— as something constantly shaped and reshaped by our memories, cultural conditioning, psychological patterns, and the stories we absorb from society. They explore how roles, spiritual titles, gender labels, and social personas often masquerade as “self,” creating a fragile sense of meaning that can quickly collapse under pressure. The conversation moves beyond surface-level debates to address a deeper crisis: a global disorientation of identity intensified by algorithms, media manipulation, and the psychological hunger for belonging. The speakers challenge the idea that identity—whether spiritual, social, or personal—is something to be claimed or declared & point to a deeper awareness that emerges when one steps out of self-identification and into embodied presence. Critiquing the seduction of spiritual performance, youth culture, and online affirmation, they expose how clinging to identity becomes a subtle form of insanity—a safe psychological comfort zone that disconnects us from the rawness and wisdom of lived experience. This isn’t just philosophy—it’s a direct reflection of a fractured world, where the self is constantly fragmented and reassembled by trends, ideologies, and digital filters. And yet, amid the confusion, the speakers suggest that this crisis of identity may be necessary: a passage through chaos that could ultimately point us back to something more real, more whole, and less divided. Topics covered: Identity as a fluid construction The psychological cost of self-labeling and social roles Spiritual identity vs. actual transformation The danger of becoming addicted to status or “belonging” * Why the current identity crisis may be a necessary evolutionary process Whether you’re on a spiritual path, in a process of discovery of the Self, or simply curious about the deeper truth of who you are, this dialogue offers a mirror — and a doorway. #spiritual podcast,#cosmic consciousness,#self-realization,# spiritual growth,# oneness,#consciousness podcast,#awakening podcast,#higher consciousness,#divine wisdom podcast,#metaphysical podcast 1.Subscribe to find greater fulfillment in life: https://www.youtube.com/@theonemind 2.Want to connect more with The One Mind? Become a member today and join our growing community: https://courses.theonemind.org/offers/dXUeEhUd/checkout 3.Join our programmes: https://theonemind.org/programs/
