Exchanging Emotion for Conformity: Why Desire is a Spiritual Catalyst

Exchanging Emotion for Conformity: Why Desire is a Spiritual Catalyst

*No aspect of my work uses AI* There's something scary happening in the U.S. The rise of GLP1s (and other procedures, like botox) attempt to kill desire. This affects all of us, even people who don't feel impacted. Desire isn't an enemy. It's actually a big factor in reaching new spiritual heights and accessing vaster emotional intelligence. How can we protect ourselves from this dangerous trend? It's not as simple as not using weight loss drugs. Our collective peace depends on our individual investigation of what is real, whole, and under the surface—waiting to be seen. The rise of weight loss drugs is signifying a much broader, deeper collective shift that we need to all be aware of, because we are all affected by it. I'm talking about normalized numbness and conformity in exchange for embodied feelings. Desire is being criminalized and colonized by big drug companies, and people are paying hundreds of dollars (sometimes) to keep their minds "quiet". This video isn't about weight loss. What pushes us over the edge to really be the happiest, most fulfilled version of ourselves? What does desire really do for us, beyond just being a biological impulse? There are horrible consequences when the collective begins to accept numbness as normal and external conformity as "worth the loss" of the emotional landscape. This is happening right now, in a new and more severe way than ever before. In this video I'll share with you what I'm seeing in dark corners of the internet…how it's become popular and "Hot" to eradicate desire in order to reach an external goal. This eradication of a human drive—the urge to feel pleasure— is another attempt at colonization…of the very spirit of humanness. I'll give you some pointers in this video for how to recalibrate and recognize the path of wisdom within you, especially in those moments when desire is pulling us into desires based on a lie. For my Summer promotion, go to [https://www.wholenesswisdom.com/free-sessions] and subscribe at the bottom of the page to get an email with details. My Book (Buy direct) [https://www.wholenesswisdom.com/the-whole-self] Sources: Article: Risks of Mood Disorder Symptoms on Glucagon like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-75965-2] Botox Study Excerpt BOTOX CAN REDUCE YOUR ORGASMS : Uni. of Cardiff, Dr Michael Lewis: "Reduction of the mobility of facial muscles may interfere with the expression feedback of excitement during sexual activity." […] The results suggest the facial expressions do not occur simply to communicate pleasure, but are an integral part of the FEELING of pleasure and are important in the process of achieving orgasm." […] following BTX treatment, there was a decrease in sexual function: in particular, orgasms were harder to achieve and were less satisfying.' [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6170457/] Desire For the Self—David Godman explains Sri Ramana Maharshi's Teachings on Desire [https://www.davidgodman.org/desire-for-the-self/]

Beyond Selfishness: How to Stop Patriarchy Inside and Out

The weight of our collective exhaustion can be summed up in three words: Patriarchal. Generational. Trauma. And it can end with you. Full Article here: https://www.wholenesswisdom.com/beyond-the-self-how-to-build-authentic-community-today Episode archive: https://sites.libsyn.com/556672 [https://sites.libsyn.com/556672] Book: https://www.wholenesswisdom.com/the-whole-self-erin-brown

How Many Thoughts Do You Have at Once? The Answer You Need To Experience To Believe

Can you find the exact point where "you" end and the world begins? In this short, 3-minute guided meditation, we strip away labels and mental concepts to explore the raw sensation of touch. By dissolving the boundary between the "knower" and the "known," we shift from a world of separate objects into a single, seamless field of awareness. Non-Dual Awareness: Finding the "one sensation" where distance and borders disappear. Perfect for a quick mid-day reset or a deep dive into the nature of "Knowing." For 1:1 support check out my courses and info at https://wholenesswisdom.com

Beginner Questions to Ask To Find Your Real Self (Self Inquiry) Wholeness Wisdom Podcast Ep.16

Discover how to bridge Eastern spirituality with Western psychology through simple questions to ask to reveal your real Self. Coming from her extensive experience guiding Wholeness Work, Erin shares insights on self-inquiry, awareness, and finding peace beyond the illusion of separation. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome Erin introduces herself, her background as a Wholeness Coach, and the purpose of bridging Eastern spirituality with Western psychology through Wholeness Work. 01:00 – A Personal Journey Through Darkness My story of overcoming depression, anxiety, and illness through the practice of Wholeness Work and self-inquiry. 02:15 – Donald Hoffman and the Science of Perception An overview of cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman's research showing that our perceptions are symbols, totally illusory—not reality itself. 03:45 – The Illusion of Separation and Materialism How modern science and philosophy challenge the belief that the world is made of separate, material things. 05:00 – Questioning the Self: What Am I Really? An invitation to explore the question "Who am I?" through direct experience rather than conceptual thought. 06:20 – Useful Pointers from The Headless Way Introduction to Douglas Harding's "Headless Way" experiments and how they reveal the nature of awareness. 07:40 – Guided Inquiry: Where Is the 'I'? A reflection on noticing where the sense of 'I' arises in experience and how to observe it directly. 09:10 – Using Your Own Direct Experience Distinguishing between the 'I' and awareness itself, exploring how awareness is known and experienced. 10:35 – A Quick Review of the Pointing Experiment A practical exercise pointing back to the source of seeing—discovering what is truly aware. 12:00 – Recognizing the Openness of Being I share my personal insights about awareness as an open, quality-less presence that transcends form. 13:20 – Living from Authenticity How self-inquiry leads to authenticity, peace, and presence in daily life and relationships. 14:30 – Invitation to Connect Encouragement to explore these questions personally and share reflections in conversation or comments. 15:30 – Upcoming Self Realization Course Details about Erin's upcoming online course beginning January 6, with live sessions and guided materials. 16:20 – Closing --- Links: Donald Hoffman Books [https://www.worldofbooks.com/products/case-against-reality-book-donald-d-hoffman-9780141983417] Douglas Harding Books [https://www.worldofbooks.com/products/face-to-no-face-book-douglas-harding-9781716132827] Promo Code [https://www.wholenesswisdom.com/promo-code] Course [https://www.wholenesswisdom.com/enroll] Enrollment Ends Soon! Course Begins January 2026 Youtube: The Wholeness Wisdom Podcast - See the full video [https://youtu.be/64FYsNvrQ3E] Facebook: @Connect Create Wholeness IG: @wholenesswisdomcoach Website [https://www.wholenesswisdom.com]

Leaving People & Situations, on the Path to Self Realization - Wholeness Wisdom Podcast Ep.15

This short episode is a message of hope about the process of awakening - what to expect on the path of finding out who you really are regarding people, places, and things you used to enjoy. This isn't a pasttime! The process of individuation has its own moomentum, and we are designed to find more peace and freedom as changes in relationships take their natural couorse in this. Awakening to Who you Really Are isn't about leaving everything and everyone behind- actually, relationships tend to get a lot better when we feel safe and at peace as who we are! What happens for a lot of people at this stage is a new ability to discriminate what is helpful vs. what doesn't feel good. I include my own odd experiences of leaving certain things behind. Can you relate to this? Get a promo code here [https://www.wholenesswisdom.com/promo-code] to save up to $200 by enrolling early in the Wheel of Wholeness Course. You still have time to sign up and prepare- our first live online group is Tuesday, January 6th and final enrollment ends January 1, 2026. This online learning course offers 12 weeks of deep Self-Investigation on your own schedule, with zoom groups meeting twice per month. Details here [https://www.wholenesswisdom.com/enroll] Glad to be with you here, E