Episode 259: Episode 165 - Educating Rita Movie Review: A Story About Identity & Self-Discovery

In this episode Antony explores some of the main themes from the movie Educating Rita.  He considers how Rita, played by Julie Waters, comes to terms with her struggle to create a new identity and lifestyle.  Antony also reflects upon the friendship between Rita and her teacher Frank, played by Michael Caine, in terms of what it reveals about the fragility of being a human being.Click on the link to view the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6aKJzmas70

In this episode Antony talks about the process of manifestation in terms of creating the space required to allow the universe to manifest our desires.  He then uses an example from his own life in order to reveal how amazing things can happen when we accept that we're not in control of the process.  Antony also explains why the mind is not your friend when it comes to manifestation.

In this episode Antony talks about a stage of awareness that naturally arises when a spiritual seeker comes to an appreciation of how far they've travelled in life.  Antony also explains how this awareness enables a spiritual seeker to properly contextualize their past struggles, which gives rise to an inner calmness and tranquility.Discerning Consciousness Podcast Blog:  https://discerningconsciousness.blogspot.com

In this episode Antony considers the concept of freedom and why it is such an integral aspect of spiritual awakening.  He also reveals how he came to experience a fleeting moment of true freedom in the most unlikeliest of settings.

In this episode Antony reveals why life very rarely turns out how we planned, in spite of our best efforts and intentions.  He also explains the contradictory nature of life in terms of the truth that the things we desire the most often remain frustratingly out of reach.

In this episode Antony offers some comfort to any of the listeners, who like himself, are struggling to integrate the intense energies currently inundating the planet.  He speaks about some of the extreme physical symptoms he's been experiencing recently.  Antony also refers to the phenomena of energy vampirism that appears to be increasing during everyday human interactions.  The episode concludes with the host offering the listeners some timely advice in terms of the importance of finding a physical sanctuary to escape the insanity of the world.

In this episode Antony explores a common aspect of spiritual bypassing that can result in spiritually minded people forgetting the importance of embodiment.  He also explains why genuine embodiment is important in terms of understanding the nuance and complexity of life.

In this episode Antony explains why he believes that no one really knows what they're doing in life or the reasons why they do the things that they do.  He also details why this can be viewed as an empowering belief, especially for individuals who regard themselves as outsiders. 

In this episode Antony considers the paradym shift that is required if humanity is going to accept the power that we have to shape a better world.  He explains how this is relevant to the evolutionary cycle unfolding on the planet at this time.  Antony also reveals some of the main reasons why most of humanity still chooses to remain ignorant of their true divine power. Episode Links:The Hidden Cost of Fighting Injustice:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyRNwbHQBmc

In this episode Antony reveals why he thinks that inspiration and high vibe energy have the potential to change the world in a positive way.  He goes onto explain how the control system uses fear in order to supress the natural human yearning for authenticity and true self-expression.  Antony also refers to a specific You Tube channel in order to provide evidence of how inspirational individuals can inspire others into positive action.Episode Links:Ferran Barniol You Tube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ferranbarniol949