A New Way of Being

What does a glimpse of awakening actually look like?

Joshua came to me struggling with self-abandonment, people-pleasing, and a deep-seated fear of being alone. During our session, he confronts the void he has spent his life avoiding and experiences a sudden recognition of his own nature. This is a raw, unedited glimpse into the process of moving from mental distress to a state of quiet, embodied presence.

If you have been curious about how nonduality manifests in real-time, this conversation provides a clear example. We discuss the transition from living in a state of constant self-abandonment to finding stillness in the emptiness. Seeing this shift in another person can help ground your own understanding of spiritual awakening and the reality of facing lifelong loneliness.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 The Cosmic Joke - I Was Afraid of Myself
0:27 From rural Tennessee to leaving the church
2:37 Self-abandonment, people-pleasing & avoiding feelings
5:34 Mystical experiences that opened the door
10:09 Facing lifelong loneliness & entering the void
16:06 Live glimpse - from fear to loving emptiness
22:20 Life after - peace that stayed

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I share the fear that came up during an intense period of self-inquiry, including the childhood terrors it brought back. I talk about asking the universe to be gentle, the surrender that followed, and how I experienced the shift—and why I believe intention can matter in self-inquiry.

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Self-Abandonment, Boundaries, and the Path to Awakening. For years, I was convinced that if I could escape my pain, earn enough approval, or get the people around me to change, I would finally be okay. Instead, the turning point came when I began listening to the parts of myself I’d spent a lifetime rejecting.
In this episode, I share the moments that changed my relationship with suffering: setting boundaries with my parents, speaking up for my needs in a relationship, and asking the question “Who am I?” I reflect on how that journey led to awakening—and why I can now feel grateful for the pain I once resented.

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I explore why simply being aware may not be enough for a lasting shift. In my experience, awakening also means turning toward the feelings and contractions we’ve learned to reject, listening to what they need, and taking action. The work is to stop abandoning ourselves and reconnect with the wisdom already within us.

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In this episode, I explore why seeing yourself as “awareness” may not end suffering—and why awakening and embodiment are different parts of the journey. For me, the practical work is noticing where I abandon myself, meeting experience with loving presence, and letting that recognition shape how I relate, set boundaries, and show up in everyday life.

👉 Free Course: https://www.simonmundie.com/courses
👉 March 2027 Shift Happens retreat with Alex - Early Bird: https://shift-happens-retreat.subscribepage.io/
👉 Work with Me 1:1 - free 15 minute consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call

👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie
👉 My Book 'Champion Thinking': https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/champion-thinking-9781526626486/
👉 My Substack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/
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