Iβm thrilled to share the latest episode of the "Endless Possibilities Podcast" with you. This time, I had the incredible honor of interviewing Jac O'Keeffe, a spiritual leader, teacher, and author of "Born to Be Free" and "How to Be a Spiritual Rebel." Jac is also a founding member of the Association for Spiritual Integrity (ASI), which supports spiritual teachers and encourages self-reflection and growth within the community.
Here are some of the key takeaways and intriguing insights from our conversation:
π Jac's Journey of Awakening
From Rural Ireland to Spiritual Leader: Jac shares her upbringing in rural Ireland and how it shaped her spiritual path. Her journey is a testament to the power of seeking deeper understanding beyond traditional religious teachings.
The Role of the Mind: Jac discusses how our minds label experiences and how this can interfere with the pure experience of consciousness. She emphasizes the beauty of experiencing life beyond words and labels.
π§ Insights on Spirituality and Consciousness
The Sacredness of Existence: Jac explores the sacredness of existence and how recognizing the limitations of the mind can lead to a deeper connection with life.
Therapy and Self-Reflection: She shares her journey through therapy, which helped her understand her thoughts and emotions better, leading to greater stability and responsibility in her life.
πΏ Personal Stories and Experiences
Spiritual Awakening: Jac recounts her significant awakening in her 30s, which led her to explore concepts like chakras and past lives. This awakening was a pivotal moment that changed her career and life direction.
Connection with Nature: She describes moments in her garden where she felt a playful interaction with the essence of life, transcending labels and words.
π§ The Nature of Spiritual Awakening
True Spiritual Maturity: Jac believes that true spiritual maturity involves dropping the constant seeking and aligning with pure expression. She reflects on how the availability of information today can both aid and hinder the awakening process.
Existential Fear: We discuss the necessity of confronting existential fear and dismantling the constructs of identity and consciousness.
π The Role of Spiritual Leaders
Accountability and Integrity: Jac highlights the importance of accountability within the spiritual community and the need for spiritual leaders to understand the impact of their actions. This led her to co-found the ASI, which aims to create a code of ethics for spiritual leaders.
Stay curious and keep exploring the endless possibilities!
π Connect with Jac
Website https://www.jac-okeeffe.com/
Youtube www.youtube.com/ @jacokeeffe Β
ASI https://www.spiritual-integrity.org/
π Connect with Gareth
https://linktr.ee/truespiritualawakening
If you would like to be interviewed by Gareth please email us at podcastpossibilities@gmail.com
https://www.youtube.com/@EndlessPossibilitiesPodcast
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