The Barry Long Podcast

In this episode Barry Long addresses the condition of humanity from a big picture view and presents the cause and cure of the human condition in a nutshell. Seeing the whole picture from a vast perspective he points out our tendencies to be creatures of the past, embodying past personalities and hurts when emotion arises. Barry describes this extraordinary insight that the triggering and arising of emotion is accompanied by a manifestation of a past personality, a past version of ourselves, t...

'In this episode Barry Long talks about a key area of his teaching: the distinction between sex and love. He tells us how the implementation of this knowledge can produce a revolutionary change and transform your most intimate relationship into an ever-deepening expression of love. Knowing the difference between sex and love is profoundly relevant in the spiritual life, and this down-to-earth talk outlines the steps that can ultimately lead to the mystical union of man and woman. 'Sex is rea...

Keywords: mind, clarity, awareness, truth, god, honesty, body, emotions, pain, life, nothing, silence, emotion, past, divine mind, beauty, thought, joy, sweetness, love. Outline: (0:01) Thoughts about past experiences can activate emotions of loss or absence, distracting from the present moment. (7:32) Emotions and honesty. Thought is in the past, and thought can never lead to truth. Reflecting on past actions and past experiences. (17:56) Consciousness and clarity of mind. The self, the ...

Keywords: spiritual life, intelligence, love, negative emotions, body, pure sensation, karma, consequences, human race, negativity, ignorance, worry, thinking, pure intelligence, sensation, chest, pain, self, moat, feelings, emotion Outline: 0:00 Spirituality and maintaining innocence in the world. The importance of dedicating time to spiritual growth, rather than just attending events. Maintaining spiritual innocence in a world filled with insincerity and tensions. 5:21 The consequences o...

Keywords: spiritual life, emotions, truth, senses, love, gratitude, life, thinking, presence, anger, unhappiness, god, death, intelligence, past, aim, blockage, innocence, resentment, fight Outline: 0:06 The power of acknowledgment in life. In relationships familiarity sets in when we stop acknowledging each other. Acknowledge the good in your life to attract more positivity, rather than dwelling on negative thoughts – what you acknowledge you get. 4:40 Embracing life's goodness and overco...