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Symbolism in Waking and Dreaming Consciousness

Symbolism in Waking and Dreaming Consciousness

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Are events in life symbolic, or are they simply expressive moments within a vast, intelligent universe?


We humans love to make meaning of things, especially unusual events or mysterious dreams. Are we justified in doing so, or are we possibly distracting ourselves from what’s really going on around us?


Once again, Thom offers a profound reframing of symbolism, dreaming, and the role of unbounded awareness in everyday life.


You can also watch this episode in two parts on YouTube, here https://youtu.be/ExUj9fmAeVU and here https://youtu.be/gkEwft6ST-0.


Episode Highlights
[00:45] Q - To what extent is everything symbolic?

[01:18] A - Coincidences Are a Continuum of Reality

[06:24] What You See Is What You Get

[08:29] Assembly Theory and Abiogenesis

[12:08] Leftover Star Stuff Arguing About the Dishes

[15:32] Q - What Is the Vedic Perspective on Dreams and Dreaming?

[15:46] A - Dreams Aren't Dreams

[18:44] A Disjointed Story

[22:17] Nighttime Cognitions

[25:39] Remembering Is Overrated

[29:14] Crossing Thresholds of Unboundedness

[32:11] Vedic Meditators Lose the Need to Dream


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