E146 - Cory Muscara: Former Monk: “Stop Missing Your Life!” Here’s the Key To Lasting Happiness
Cory Muscara shares profound insights on achieving lasting happiness and fulfillment in the present moment. He discusses his transformative journey from awakening to monastic life, emphasizing the importance of breaking free from cycles of internal distress. Muscara challenges common misconceptions about meditation, urging listeners to confront rather than escape emotional pain. Throughout the episode, he offers practical strategies for tuning into inner wisdom and strengthening intuitive knowing.
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0:00 Intro
1:39 Stop Missing Your Life
9:00 Finding Fulfillment in the Present Moment
13:43 Awakening & Becoming a Monk
25:32 Breaking the Cycle of Internal Distress
32:41 Stop Meditating Your Way Out of Emotional Pain
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45:46 The FACE Model - 4 Steps to Presence
51:04 Truth About Self Love
57:13 The Desire for Safety Controls Your Life
1:00:36 Practice to Tune Into Your Inner Knowing
1:06:53 Commitment & Romantic Relationships
1:27:42 Strengthening Your Intuitive Knowing
1:31:25 IFS Process for Healing Stuck Parts of Yourself
1:53:43 Finding Stability in Surrender
1:58:00 Conclusion
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Know Thyself
Know Thyself is a community supporting you to KNOW the true nature of yourself and the world around you, THRIVE in your health, wealth, and relationships – ultimately empowering you to CREATE and share your true self with the world.Each week André Duqum interviews experts in their field; ranging from spiritual educators to cutting edge scientists, heart-led creatives & more on topics such as the true nature of ‘Self’, “what is reality?,” and exploring the fundamental pillars we all need to unlock our fullest potential.Contributing to birthing a more beautiful world, one episode at a time.
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