The Adept Way: Recent Episodes
Rez Khan
Inspired by stories of ancient and future adepts, I present a philosophy and practice I call the Adept Way. Based upon my personal experience as a physicist, perceptual scientist, and meditation teacher, I attempt to combine threads from physics, neuroscience, psychology, and meditation to take you on a journey through space and time.
Equanimity is the ability to maintain composure and calmness in stressful situations. This is an introduction to the topic of anxiety and how it can be used to develop this incredibly valuable skill.
I explain three unexpected visions I received during meditation that were a bit apocalyptic. I promise I will post more positive thoughts in the future. However, it seemed appropriate to share this right now.
A mindfulness exercise which serves many purposes. Continuously engaging with the attention allows us to begin controlling the needle of attention. Becoming the watcher and engaging continuously allows us to begin loosening the knots of the sankharas.
Grieving is love and love is grieving. The process of grieving is considered as the seed for love. The level of conscious engagement determines the outcome of the process. This means that the benefit of completing grieving can be interpreted as acquiring loving qualities.
I explain my understanding how shifting identity can provide the necessary space for growth. There is research indicating that these shifts can help one overcome anxiety and depression. I have found it to be generally beneficial.