The Importance of Spiritual Boundaries

In this episode, I explore the fourth principle from my new book, Inexplicable Magic: Meditation for Mystics: We Are Boundaried. I discuss healthy boundaries, the importance of relying on teachers who can introduce you to your own wisdom (not theirs alone), and a traditional teaching called the Seven Treasures that help us establish protection, agency, and trust in our knowing. Highlights • Why boundaries matter • Meditation as ground, path, and fruition • Three qualities cultivated through practice: compassion, clarity, and courage • Three teachers: outer, inner, and secret • The line between a community that supports you and one that seeks to take you over • The Seven Treasures as a framework for protection and self-trust • A listener's question about progress in meditation, and where to actually look for signs your practice is working Music For the after party I'm playing "Who Do You Love" by Bo Diddley. It's deep and full of swagger, from one of the true original rockers. You can also listen here:    • Who Do You Love?   Ask me a question You can send your questions via Instagram DM or through our form: https://openheartproject.com/send-you... My new book is now available Inexplicable Magic: Meditation for Mystics, is available for purchase. Explore the spiritual path through 7 principles which run counter to conventional wisdom. Learn more and buy your copy: https://openheartproject.com/inexplic... Proclaiming Basic Sanity: Living the Bodhisattva Path Retreat Join me at Drala Mountain Center in the Colorado Rockies for a meditation retreat exploring the bodhisattva path and what it means to live with courage, compassion, and clarity in everyday life. Through guided meditation, teachings, and conversation, we’ll reflect on how to recognize and express basic sanity in the midst of our actual lives. All are welcome, and no prior meditation experience is required. Learn more and register here: https://www.dralamountain.org/program... If you enjoyed this episode: Please subscribe, rate, review, and share it with a friend who’s curious about mindfulness, spiritual commitment, or the Buddhist path. Get free meditations: Sign up for my free weekly newsletter: https://openheartproject.com/ Join our community: The Open Heart Project sangha: https://openheartproject.com/open-hea... Learn more about the Open Heart Project: Visit https://openheartproject.com/