662. Emilio Diez Barroso

Emilio Diez Barroso perfected the art of appearing very successful. He manages two family offices, a venture investment firm, sits on the board of over a dozen companies etc… but up until recently, he was always trying to get somewhere other than where he was—seeking recognition, achievement, love, success, and finally, the ultimate carrot: enlightenment.

In his pursuit of enlightenment, he was forced to face what all the seeking had been trying to avoid: his own sense of unworthiness. Defeated at the game of becoming and humbled by the realization of his true nature, he is now dedicated to alleviating suffering in the world.
Emilio is a father to three incredible teachers and resides in Los Angeles.

Book: The Mystery of You: Freedom is Closer Than You Think (All proceeds from the book go to contentment.org.)

Website: emiliosbook.com

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Transcript of this interview

Interview recorded September 10, 2022

Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.


YouTube Video Chapters:

  • 00:00:00 – Introduction and Background
  • 00:04:18 – Breaking Free from Conditioning
  • 00:08:12 – The Influence of Religion and Self-Worth
  • 00:11:54 – The Illusion of Wholeness and Self-transcendence
  • 00:15:54 – The Experience of Oneness and Waves of Self
  • 00:19:44 – Integrating Spirituality into Everyday Life
  • 00:23:51 – Nature’s Efficiency and Guiding Intelligence
  • 00:27:41 – The Practice of Meditation and Spiritual Seeking
  • 00:31:39 – Outrunning Jealousy and Feelings of Inadequacy
  • 00:35:43 – An Exploration of Inner Energy and Consciousness
  • 00:39:45 – The Spiritual Growth of Life
  • 00:43:45 – The Inner Wound and Healing the World
  • 00:47:53 – Surrender and Agility
  • 00:51:43 – Being in the State of Inner Hereness
  • 00:55:39 – Sitting in Defeat Before the Next Energy Kicks In
  • 00:59:39 – Gradual Shifts and Bankruptcies
  • 01:03:29 – Coping and dependence with artificial stimuli and plant medicine
  • 01:07:22 – The Constant State of Experience
  • 01:11:12 – The Feminine Qualities in Spiritual Teachings
  • 01:15:30 – Learning from Women, Integrity, and Ethics in the Spiritual Path
  • 01:19:39 – The Unregulated Nature of Spiritual Teaching
  • 01:23:43 – The Divine Nature of the Body and the Importance of Taking Care of It
  • 01:28:03 – Irrational Discontent and the Search for Truth
  • 01:31:48 – Unnecessary Roughness and Judgment
  • 01:35:43 – Parenting with Humility and Responsibility
  • 01:39:19 – Freedom at Different Levels
  • 01:43:12 – Rediscovering Devotion
  • 01:47:32 – Awe and Attachment
  • 01:51:43 – Opening the Heart and Feeling in the Body
  • 01:55:56 – The Warrior’s Impeccability
  • 01:59:25 – Looking Ahead to the Next Conversation