Spiritual Awakening: The Ground of Love

What is the spiritual ego—and how do you know if it’s shaping your spiritual path?
This episode, part 1 of a 2 part series, explores the spiritual ego, how it forms, and how it can quietly influence your spiritual awakening, identity, and healing without you realizing it.
The spiritual ego often feels like growth—more peace, more awareness, more “spiritual” identity. But underneath, there can be repression, perfectionism, performance, and control.
We break down the difference between ego vs true self (true nature), and how the mind creates a spiritual ego identity by defining itself as “a spiritual person.” From there, we look at how the ego co-opts spiritual experiences, reinforces identity, and suppresses shadow aspects like anger and emotional truth.
In this episode:
What the spiritual ego is and how it develops
Ego vs true self and the illusion of identity
How repression, denial, and perfectionism show up in spirituality
The link between spiritual ego, superiority, judgment, and comparison
Why the ego is rooted in fear, control, and validation
The difference between constructing identity vs ego dissolution
At its core, the spiritual ego is about construction—building a more “spiritual” self.
The deeper spiritual path is ego dissolution—a softening of identity into authenticity, humility, embodiment, and true self.
If you’re exploring mindfulness, nonduality, shadow work, or spiritual awakening, this episode offers a grounded way to recognize the spiritual ego and begin letting it unwind.
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Timestamps:
16:14 - Repression and Performance
21:18 - Perfectionism (Solidification rather than Dissolution)
23:18 - Healing: Humility and Surrender
26:11 - Superiority Complex
28:08 - Why Do We Have a Spiritual Ego?
Stay tuned for Part 2
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This podcast show is for people dedicated to spiritual awakening, spiritual practice, psychology, healing work, collective healing and awakening, and global positive social change. 
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This podcast show explores meditation, mindfulness, consciousness, spiritual awakening, and spiritual growth, with a strong focus on personal healing, trauma healing, emotional healing, and somatic healing. We dive into nonduality, embodied spirituality, the true self, life purpose, and spiritual practice, while also addressing shadow and integration themes like spiritual bypass, ego-death, root causes, and holistic healing. Episodes draw from psychology and attac
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In this episode we look at: What is spiritual bypassing—and how do you know if you’re spiritually bypassing?
This episode explores spiritual bypassing, including the most common signs of spiritual bypassing, why it happens, and how it can quietly interfere with spiritual awakening, healing, and the deeper movement of the spiritual path.
Spiritual bypassing often doesn’t look like avoidance at first. It can feel like peace, detachment, or being grounded in awareness. But underneath, there may be patterns of avoiding emotions, disconnecting from the body, or moving away from unresolved pain.
We look at the roots of spiritual bypassing through both attachment theory and a Buddhist understanding of grasping and aversion. The same patterns that shape relationships—anxious attachment and avoidant attachment—also shape how we relate to suffering, and how spirituality can become a subtle way to escape it.
When these patterns are unconscious, spirituality can be used to reinforce emotional avoidance rather than support real healing, shadow work, and embodiment.
In this conversation:
What spiritual bypassing actually is (beyond a surface-level definition)
How avoidant attachment shows up as spiritually bypassing
The role of grasping and aversion in avoiding pain and seeking relief
How the ego / spiritual ego forms an identity around being “spiritual”
Three signs of spiritual bypassing, including emotional suppression, judgment, and subtle superiority
Why “high vibe” or peaceful states can sometimes mask disconnection
How to begin healing spiritual bypassing and return to authentic spiritual practice
At its core, spiritual bypassing is using spirituality to move away from pain instead of turning toward it.
The deeper invitation of spiritual awakening is integration—meeting your experience with presence, awareness, and an open heart, including the parts that are uncomfortable or unresolved.
This is the movement from bypassing into real healing, embodiment, and self-realization.
If you’re walking a path of mindfulness, Buddhism, nonduality, or spiritual growth, this episode offers a grounded way to recognize spiritual bypassing and reconnect with what the path is truly asking.
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Timestamps:
2:43 - Where does spiritual bypass originate?
5:29 - Attachment theory
10:07 - The role of spirituality in the cessation of suffering
11:03 - How do we relate with our pain?
14:09 - How avoidant attachment co-opts spirituality
16:45 - Characteristic #1 of someone who is spiritual bypassing
18:31 - Characteristic #2 of someone who is spiritual bypassing
20:51 - Characteristic #3 of someone who is spiritual bypassing
21:59 - Conclusion - How to Heal from Spiritual Bypassing
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This podcast show is for people dedicated to spiritual awakening, spiritual practice, psychology, healing work, collective healing and awakening, and global positive social change. 
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This podcast show explores meditation, mindfulness, consciousness, spiritual awakening, and spiritual growth, with a strong focus on personal healing, trauma healing, emotional healing, and somatic healing. We dive into nonduality, embodied spirituality, the true self, life purpose, and spiritual practice, while also addressing s
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In this episode, we break down relationship archetypes that go deeper than cultural definitions, helping you understand soul connections, life partners, and awakening relationships in a completely new way. If you’ve ever questioned what a relationship “should” look like, or felt a powerful connection that didn’t fit the usual categories, this conversation will give you clarity.
You’ll learn the difference between an earth life relationship (life partner), a threshold-crossing relationship that sparks transformation and major life changes, and an awakening relationship that reflects your true self and supports deep emotional and spiritual growth. These relationship types can show up as romantic relationships, friendships, or soul-level connections, and each serves a unique purpose in your life.
This episode explores how soulmates and deep connections can challenge your identity, expand your capacity for love, and push you toward greater authenticity, self-discovery, and personal growth. We also talk about the role of attraction, emotional triggers, and relationship dynamics—including how important it is to navigate intense connections with integrity, honesty, and self-awareness.
Whether you’re navigating dating, love, friendship, or personal transformation, this episode will help you understand:
 Why some relationships feel instant, intense, or life-changing 
 How different types of relationships support your growth 
 The truth about soulmate connections and emotional attachment
 How to move beyond limiting beliefs about love and partnership 
 What it means to experience deep connection without fitting a label
If you’re on a path of self-growth, healing, or understanding love at a deeper level, this episode offers a new framework for seeing relationships—not as fixed roles, but as powerful catalysts for becoming who you truly are.
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Timestamps:
1:22 - Getting Your Reps in
4:55 - "I can't even get myself to sit down to meditate"
5:41 - Solution #1
6:47 - Solution #2
8:02 - Solution #3
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This podcast show is for people dedicated to spiritual awakening, spiritual practice, psychology, healing work, collective healing and awakening, and global positive social change. 
For free meditations, private sessions, and the Ground of Love Healing School, see www.thegroundoflove.com
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This podcast show explores meditation, mindfulness, consciousness, spiritual awakening, and spiritual growth, with a strong focus on personal healing, trauma healing, emotional healing, and somatic healing. We dive into nonduality, embodied spirituality, the true self, life purpose, and spiritual practice, while also addressing shadow and integration themes like spiritual bypass, ego-death, root causes, and holistic healing. Episodes draw from psychology and attachment theory, as well as ancient wisdom traditions, esoteric wisdom, energy healing, and indigenous wisdom, offering grounded insights for seekers on a path of inner healing, wholeness, and deeper realization.
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Struggling to find stillness or focus in your meditation practice? This episode teaches practical ways to meditate even when your mind is busy, stressed, or distracted, with techniques designed to fit into any daily routine, including a very busy schedule.
Discover how to:
 Build a daily meditation habit without pressure or guilt 
 Use micro meditation exercises in moments as short as 30 seconds 
 Practice mindfulness, breath meditation, and walking meditation for emotional and mental clarity 
 Release stress and regulate your nervous system before sitting down to meditate 
 Explore alternative approaches for mental, emotional, and spiritual balance
Consider holistic wellness and health on all levels, mind body soul
Whether you’re navigating overwhelm, mental chatter, or are trying to meditate with a busy schedule, this episode offers step-by-step guidance to make meditation accessible, effective, and transformative. Learn how to integrate mindfulness and meditation exercises into your everyday life for lasting focus, calm, and spiritual growth.
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Timestamps:
1:22 - Getting Your Reps in
4:55 - "I can't even get myself to sit down to meditate"
5:41 - Solution #1
6:47 - Solution #2
8:02 - Solution #3
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This podcast show is for people dedicated to spiritual awakening, spiritual practice, psychology, healing work, collective healing and awakening, and global positive social change. 
For free meditations, private sessions, and the Ground of Love Healing School, see www.thegroundoflove.com
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This podcast show explores meditation, mindfulness, consciousness, spiritual awakening, and spiritual growth, with a strong focus on personal healing, trauma healing, emotional healing, and somatic healing. We dive into nonduality, embodied spirituality, the true self, life purpose, and spiritual practice, while also addressing shadow and integration themes like spiritual bypass, ego-death, root causes, and holistic healing. Episodes draw from psychology and attachment theory, as well as ancient wisdom traditions, esoteric wisdom, energy healing, and indigenous wisdom, offering grounded insights for seekers on a path of inner healing, wholeness, and deeper realization.
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A deep bow to: Amma (Mata Amritanandamayi), Yogi Ramsuratkumar and Ma Devaki, Neem Karoli Baba, Ramana Maharshi, Papa Ram Dass, Sri Aurobindo, Shirdi Sai Baba, Satya Sai Baba, Anandamayi Ma, Hilda Charlton, Daskalos (Stylianos Atteshlis), Saint Francis, Saint Clare, Saint Teresa, Padre Pio, and more.
Keywords for the show: meditation, mindfulness, consciousness, spiritual awakening, spiritual growth, personal healing, trauma healing, emotional healing, somatic healing, inner healing, nonduality, embodied spirituality, wholeness, grounded spirituality, life purpose, spiritual practice, enlightenment, realization, the true self, ego-death, spiritual bypass, attachment theory, psychology, root causes, holistic healing, energy healing, ancient wisdom traditions, esoteric wisdom, esotericism, indigenous wisdom, bhakti, Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, sangha, Divine Will, spiritual ascension, collective awakening, collective healing, global ascension, connecting with angels, and
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Here we explore the spiritual and esoteric meaning of Easter as we uncover the hidden symbolism behind Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and Easter Sunday. Learn how the Easter story of crucifixion, tomb, and resurrection reflects the journey of ego death, personal transformation, and spiritual rebirth in your own life. We can consider how to apply the symbolism of Easter to navigate life transitions, release what no longer serves, and step into spiritual empowerment and transformation process. We dive into esoteric Easter teachings, mystical insights, and the deeper spiritual significance of Easter beyond traditional religious interpretations. 
You don't have to be Christian to love this episode. It is esoteric, meaning, it is the core truth of all religions, simply told through the story of one religion. This episode is for anyone openminded in their spirituality, such as for those into New Age spirituality. You are here for spiritual growth, conscious awakening, and embodying their true self. Jesus Christ can be all of our teacher, without the religious enculturation in the way. We are here to find and live the inner Christ, which can be equally called true nature, Self, Atman, etc: all same words, each from different lineages. 
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3:21 - Meditation begins
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This podcast show is for people dedicated to spiritual awakening, spiritual practice, psychology, healing work, collective healing and awakening, and global positive social change. 
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This podcast show explores meditation, mindfulness, consciousness, spiritual awakening, and spiritual growth, with a strong focus on personal healing, trauma healing, emotional healing, and somatic healing. We dive into nonduality, embodied spirituality, the true self, life purpose, and spiritual practice, while also addressing shadow and integration themes like spiritual bypass, ego-death, root causes, and holistic healing. Episodes draw from psychology and attachment theory, as well as ancient wisdom traditions, esoteric wisdom, energy healing, and indigenous wisdom, offering grounded insights for seekers on a path of inner healing, wholeness, and deeper realization.
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A deep bow to: Amma (Mata Amritanandamayi), Yogi Ramsuratkumar and Ma Devaki, Neem Karoli Baba, Ramana Maharshi, Papa Ram Dass, Sri Aurobindo, Shirdi Sai Baba, Satya Sai Baba, Anandamayi Ma, Hilda Charlton, Daskalos (Stylianos Atteshlis), Saint Francis, Saint Clare, Saint Teresa, Padre Pio, and more.
Keywords for the show: meditation, mindfulness, consciousness, spiritual awakening, spiritual growth, personal healing, trauma healing, emotional healing, somatic healing, inner healing, nonduality, embodied spirituality, wholeness, grounded spirituality, life purpose, spiritual practice, enlightenment, realization, the true self, ego-death, spiritual bypass, attachment theory, psychology, root causes, holistic healing, energy healing, ancient wisdom traditions, esoteric wisdom, esotericism, indigenous wisdom, bhakti, Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, sangha, Divine Will, spiritual ascension, collective awakening, collective healing, global ascension, connecting with angels, and connecting with spiritual guides.
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