517. Noah Elkrief

Noah ElkriefNoah is an explorer of what is happening in his own experience. This started on the level of mind, and gradually opened to exploring what’s going on in his body, and then from his soul. This journey has led him to meet, feel, heal, and let go of a tremendous amount of pain. Through this journey, a lot of wisdom and honesty has revealed itself. Noah now shares himself and his insights with others.

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Transcript of this interview.

Interview recorded September 7, 2019

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

YouTube Video Chapters:

  • 00:00:00 – Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump
  • 00:04:05 – Growing Up in an Ashram and Following a Guru
  • 00:08:11 – Personal Journey and Learning from Teachers
  • 00:11:55 – Discovering Your Own Truth
  • 00:15:17 – Rebellion and Self-Discovery
  • 00:18:51 – Breaking Free from the Guru’s Influence
  • 00:22:49 – The Ease of Stopping Spiritual Practices
  • 00:26:32 – The Disappearance of Everything
  • 00:30:53 – The Illusion of Being Done and the Continual Process of Growth
  • 00:34:50 – The Relationship Between Fear and Worthiness
  • 00:38:32 – Reconnecting with Emotions
  • 00:42:57 – The Journey of Emotion and Pain
  • 00:46:37 – Unexpected Experiences with Past Lives
  • 00:50:37 – Exploring Past Lives for Healing
  • 00:54:32 – Beautiful and Horrible Past Life Experiences
  • 00:59:15 – Coming to Earth for the Experience
  • 01:03:05 – Choosing Our Parents: A Holistic Perspective
  • 01:07:23 – Holding Both Knowledge and Experience
  • 01:11:28 – Exploring Deep Layers of Suffering
  • 01:15:28 – Past Lives and Spiritual Work
  • 01:19:59 – The Nature of Personal Identity and Free Will
  • 01:24:11 – Embracing and Discerning Emotions
  • 01:28:03 – Intense Moments and Ice Cream Choices
  • 01:31:50 – The Fluidity of Truth and Sharing Perspectives
  • 01:35:39 – The Universe as a Teacher
  • 01:39:37 – The Beauty of Perception
  • 01:44:01 – Benefits and Limitations of Discipline
  • 01:46:45 – Cause-Effect Relationship and Arbitrary Possibilities
  • 01:50:20 – The Power and Uncertainty of Beliefs
  • 01:54:00 – Opportunities to Follow Up
  • 01:57:13 – Upcoming Interviews and Subscriptions