#6 - Layman Pascal | Metamodern Spirituality, Synchronicities and Subconscious Wisdom

Layman Pascal used to be a meditation and yoga teacher — but he’s feeling better now. He’s a post-metaphysical spiritual philosopher. That means he has the ability to re-enchant your experience of the world without triggering your inner skeptic. He also philosophizes about metamodernism, Integral Theory, nonduality, theology, shamanism, existential risk and politics.Topics include:* Layman’s extended peak experience that began at a bus stop* How to train your will with dreams, art and synchronicities* Shamanism and the harnessing of subconscious intelligence* The 3 proto-skills needed for an effective life of practice* How to generate a wisdom tradition (hint: you need art)* Why “self-discipline” is a misleading idea and what to do instead* How serving others is the best strategy for building self-esteem* How Andrew Huberman is inadvertently promoting a wisdom tradition* Adi Da’s “motivational hack”* Why so many experienced meditators seem soulless, un-vital and passive* Lucid dreaming* Layman’s daily practices* How to get started on this stuff even though it’s overwhelmingResources:* Layman Pascal’s Substack* The Practice Problem This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetagame.substack.com