Ep. 35: Neel Sus

Conversations with folks like Neel are the reason I started this podcast. I wanted to normalize spiritual life. It’s so much more common to hear people share deeply personal stories — we talk about finances and sex and taxes and death so much more than our grandparents.We were taught not to talk about politics or religion. We talk openly about our politics these days.But somehow, spiritual life is still so private.Religion is complicated -- its need to be right divides us. I believe sharing our spiritual life, our spiritual experiences, while our deeply held spiritual beliefs bring us together.Neel shares one of my favorite meditation truths: we don’t practice to become something we’re not. We practice to let go of all the things that get in the way of who we are meant to be.I’ll say up front: Neel talks fast. It’s a reflection of how fast his mind is.All our minds move so fast. Meditation shows us that, eventually just allowing the mind to rush while we stop trying to catch up. We just let the mind run, and allow ourSelves to rest.My suspicion is that Neel’s urgency and speed are central to his success in starting and growing a business, and allows him to shift and pivot as the technology world does.Meditation allows for all the unnecessary racing to fall away, so that the real urgency of the work — solving problems, serving clients, building teams — can shine. And, clearly, thrive.There’s so much else in this conversation for you — gems about non-attachment, spiritual parenting, and finding and following purpose.So delighted to share this conversation with you. Can’t wait to hear your takeaways and insights.Keep your heart curious and your mind quick,VeraChapters:* [00:02:54] Growing up culturally Hindu in small-town South Carolina* [00:09:42] The path from nihilism to entrepreneurship — and Katrina* [00:16:46] What Neel’s spiritual practice looks like today* [00:24:56] Dharma, karma, and running a business with spiritual principles* [00:33:24] Raising kids with purpose without the pressure* [00:49:33] “Stoic Christian Hindu agnostic” — how Neel defines his faithLinks:🌐 Work with Vera: http://veralester.com 📅 Book a coaching discovery call: veralester.as.me/coaching-discovery🔗 Connect with Neel Sus: https://www.instagram.com/neelsus/🔗 Learn more about Susco: https://suscosolutions.com/#CuriousHearts #SpiritualEntrepreneur #HinduPhilosophy #TranscendentalMeditation #Dharma #BhagavadGita #FourAgreements #SpiritualGrowth #MindfulLeadership #MeaningfulWork #SpiritualPractice #ImmigrantStory #SpiritualParenting #PersonalDevelopment #VeraLester #NeelSus #SpiritualPodcast #MantraMediation #ConsciousLeadership #StoicPhilosophy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit veralester.substack.com/subscribe