Episode 1: The Feeling that Something is "Off"

Welcome to the first episode of The Wonder Land, hosted by Amanda Jones and Alex Linares. Today we’ll be talking about the exploration that we go through in our lives. For many people, it always seems like there’s a void that needs to be filled; like something is off. Why do we feel compelled to keep seeking for answers?   Today’s discussion involves: ·      Two quotes to outline what the goal of this podcast is. ·      What drives the seeking and different modalities we go through in our lives. ·      Understanding that the belief you are getting somewhere is the real problem. ·      Are your beliefs about the world chosen, or are they arising because they’re part of the energetic movement of the universe? ·      The unsettling feeling of realizing that we don’t know how anything is arising. ·      Why there’s no need for the concept of control if we accept that there’s no agenda. ·      The lack of ongoing predictability and why that’s uncomfortable for our minds. ·      Tension created from the internal back-and-forth of feeling in control versus feeling like the victim. ·      The truth of no separation, and thought taking credit as being the controller. ·      Why the feeling of “being off” isn’t something that needs to be corrected. ·      Seeing life in so many different ways as it shows up. ·      Resisting unsettled feelings and why that causes them to remain a problem. ·      Areas of your life where it feels like nothing is ever enough. ·      Comparing the game Whac-A-Mole to how some people attempt to control their life. ·      How feelings are a reminder that a game is being played in our lives. ·      Accepting that your failure to control your experience is a success.