In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry challenges the traditional concept of good vs evil and reveals how dualistic thinking creates internal conflict and limits consciousness. This episode explores the illusion of separation, the psychology of judgment, and the path to integration and alignment with the Light. Discover how dualistic thinking creates internal conflict and disconnects us from universal truth. This episode explores shadow work, the importance of compassion, and practical ways to dissolve the illusions of separation. Learn to see clearly, understand deeply, and integrate all aspects of yourself for greater peace and coherence.

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Main Topics Covered:

• The concept of duality as a trap that keeps us separated from truth
• How labeling and division distort perception and create internal conflict
• Shadow work as a path to awareness, integration, and wholeness
• The difference between reacting and responding from a place of clarity
• The role of mercy, grace, and boundaries in healing and self-connection
• Practical steps for noticing automatic judgments and shifting from reaction to understanding
• The significance of the soul versus mind in holding memory and intention
• Moving beyond illusion by accepting change, fluidity, and interconnectedness
• The importance of patience, mentorship, and self-compassion on the healing journey

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good vs evil, duality, non duality, illusion of evil, consciousness, spiritual awakening, inner work, shadow work, self mastery, perception, belief systems, psychology and spirituality

In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Michael Perry and Justin Gates unpack why outrage has become so seductive in modern life and why so many people are unconsciously hooked on anger. We explore how outrage can feel like clarity, purpose, and even moral strength, while often functioning more like stimulation, identity, and instant belonging. The conversation looks at the psychological pull of being right, the way media and social platforms reward emotional intensity, and how shared anger can create fragile forms of community built more on opposition than truth. We also examine the deeper cost of living in chronic reactivity, including emotional exhaustion, reduced empathy, strained relationships, and the loss of nuance and curiosity. From there, we shift into a more conscious path forward by talking about how to engage with the world without being possessed by it, how to build meaning and connection in healthier ways, and how curiosity, discernment, and grounded conversation can become acts of strength in a culture addicted to outrage.

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• Why outrage feels powerful, clarifying, and meaningful in the moment
• The psychological pull of anger, certainty, identity, and moral superiority
• How outrage creates quick belonging and tribe-based connection
• Why communities built around shared opposition often lack real depth
• The role of media, algorithms, and attention economics in amplifying anger
• How chronic outrage affects the nervous system, empathy, relationships, and perception
• The danger of groupthink and the loss of nuance, curiosity, and independent thought
• The difference between conscious engagement and emotional possession
• How to build healthier meaning through creation, service, contribution, and real community
• Practical ways to have conversations across difference with more humility, regulation, and discernment

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outrage culture, anger addiction, reactivity, social media, tribalism, moral certainty, identity, belonging, groupthink, media incentives, emotional regulation, discernment, curiosity, polarization, attention economy, nervous system, conscious engagement, community, spiritual growth, psychological awareness

In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, hosts Justin V Gates and Michael Perry delve into the profound impact of imagination on our reality. They explore how the images we hold in our minds, often unconsciously chosen and rehearsed over time, shape our perceptions, emotions, and actions. The discussion highlights the importance of becoming aware of these internal images and consciously choosing them to align with our desired reality.

The hosts emphasize the power of imagination as a tool for instruction and transformation, rather than mere fantasy. They encourage listeners to engage in practices that foster self-awareness and intentionality, ultimately leading to self-mastery and alignment with one's highest path. The episode concludes with practical exercises and affirmations to help listeners cultivate a more conscious and empowered inner world.

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