November 2025 Sit-In

In this conversation, Joseph explores how the various aspects of the path come together. From the importance of crisis as a teacher, not coddling students, and the dangers of comparison. He discusses why feeling powerful connection with a guru is misleading and the necessity of experiencing excess to discern true needs. He also explains how friction and reflection come into the path. Ultimately, he highlights the dangers of the updraft in spiritual journeys and the importance of navigating these challenges with awareness.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Spiritual Growth

15:37 Mastery Through Experience

22:08 The Dangers of Comparison

28:51 Avoiding Recurrence in Spiritual Connections

33:04 The Path of Excess

40:35 Reflection vs. Connection

50:44 Navigating the Cloaking Experience

56:45 Understanding the Updraft Phenomenon

01:05:56 The Path of Unbecoming

01:09:57 Overcoming the Past and Embracing Change