303: James Finley on Contemplation and Awakening

<p>James Finley is a contemplative practitioner, clinical psychologist and faculty member of The Living School for Action and Contemplation.&nbsp;Drawing from his experience as a former monk and spiritual directee of Thomas Merton, James helps seekers who desire to live a contemplative, whole life. In this episode, he and Eric discuss many of his works and concepts pertaining to contemplation, awakening to our true nature, truth that transcends religions, love and wisdom. We think you will be struck (as we are!) by how expansive, inclusive and edifying James’ words and teachings are when it comes to helping you to connect with that which is loving and true and always present.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/2019" target="_blank">Need help with completing your goals in 2019?&nbsp;The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.</a></p><p>But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!</p><p><strong>In This Interview, James Finley and I Discuss Contemplation, Awakening, and …</strong></p><ul><li>The question: In this moment, what’s the most loving thing I can do?</li><li>How it’s love that feeds the good wolf</li><li>His book,&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/33T5Ok2" target="_blank"><em>Merton’s Palace of Nowhere</em></a></li><li>His violent, abusive alcoholic&nbsp;father and how that facilitated his seeking a place in a monastery with Thomas Merton&nbsp;</li><li>Merton’s message that we are one with the infinite love that is God and that is our deepest identity and it is our destiny&nbsp;is to realize that</li><li>That we subsist in a relationship with God as light subsists in flame</li><li>How truth transcends religions</li><li>The True Self and