#71 From Darkness to Light: Joost's Path to Enlightenment and Spiritual Growth

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Disorganized Productions Podcast. I'm your host, Rob, and today we dive into the light side of life with our special guest, Joost from the Netherlands. In this episode, Joost shares his incredible journey of living multiple lives, from overcoming addiction to exploring spirituality and cults. We explore the profound experiences that shaped him, including his vivid memories from as early as age two, and his unique ability to recall past events in detail.

Joost discusses his upbringing in a commune, his exposure to various spiritual practices, and how these experiences influenced his understanding of life. We delve into the teachings of Buddhism, the Vedic scriptures, and the power of mantras like 'Om'. Joost also shares insights from the Bhagavad Gita, emphasizing the importance of letting go, the duality of life, and the pursuit of spiritual growth.

Throughout the episode, we explore the significance of spiritual practices, the impact of trauma, and the journey towards self-discovery and enlightenment. Joost's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of embracing both the light and dark sides of life.

Join us on this captivating journey as we uncover the wisdom and insights that can help us all become the best versions of ourselves. Whether you're seeking inspiration, spiritual growth, or simply a deeper understanding of life's mysteries, this episode offers valuable perspectives and thought-provoking discussions.

Books: Neale Donald Walsch - Conversations with God Randy Pausch - The Last Lecture The Freud/Jung Letters - The Correspondence between Sigmund Freud and C. G. Jung Any books on Carl Jung Raymond Francis - Never be Sick Again Miyamoto Musashi - A book of five rings Bruce Lee - The Tao of Jeet Kune Do Speed Mathematics Using the Vedic System Dhammapada (Therava Buddhism) https://www.buddhanet.net/pdffile/scrndhamma.pdf (Dhammapada) Mahabharata (Vedic scripture) Bhagavad Gita As Is (Vedic scripture) https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5WZMlc4xl-8NThSSDJnTmE5N2M/view?resourcekey=0-CupZPMHFLx-54gUDTOTYA (Bhagavad Gita)
Mantra and Chanting: https://www.ananda.org/yogapedia/aum/ The Meaning of the AUM Mantra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pFbl5UFS6A Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hum (Buddhist Mantra) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dHLEG-okUI Jaya Radha Madhava (Chant) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B46rjUqcM Govinda (Chant)
Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams

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