#129: History In The Making: Are You a Participant or Bystander? with Rev. Michael Beckwith

Summary: Are you a participant or bystander? It’s a very important question at this time, because as we look around the world we see history is happening right in front of us. You have to ask yourself, are you participating in the unfolding of this history, are you bystanding, or are you getting in the way? This is our opportunity to overcome separation and division and step into our power as one. On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host Dhru talks to Reverend Michael Beckwith, an author and Founder and Spiritual Director of the Agape International Spiritual Center, a trans-denominational community headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Reverend Beckwith is regarded for his teachings on the science of inner transformation which include vehicles like a practical approach to spirituality utilizing meditation, affirmative prayer, and Life Visioning, a process he originated. His teachings and the work that the Agape International Spiritual Center brings to the world, help people take the experience of inner peace and awakened awareness into their everyday lives. In 2012, Reverend Beckwith addressed the UN General Assembly during its annual World Interfaith Harmony Week. As co-founder and president of the Association for Global New Thought, he hosts conferences featuring harbingers of world peace including His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Three of his most recent books—Life Visioning, Spiritual Liberation, and TranscenDance Expanded are recipients of the prestigious Nautilus Award. Reverend Beckwith has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Network’s SuperSoul Sunday, Dr. Oz, CNN, Larry King Live, Tavis Smiley, and in his own PBS Special, The Answer Is You. In this episode, Dhru and Reverend Beckwith talk about how we are in the ending of one world, and the beginning of the other, and what the possibility of this new world is. They discuss the true meaning of sacrifice, and what role it plays during these times. They also talk about what it means to participate in the unfolding of change that is happening in the world right now, and what we can do to make a difference. In this episode, we dive into:-The true meaning of the apocalypse (10:01) -Creating change for racial injustice (24:15) -What it’s like to live as a person of color in America (25:46)-How we create our own internal violence and harm (34:24) -How many of us have "perfected the practice of worry" which shapes our vision of the future (37:57)-The power of prayer (39:11)-Reverend Michael Beckwith’s moment of awakening (42:18)-What it really means to sacrifice something (53:58)-How we can maintain the momentum for change for racial injustice (1:01:45)-Where to learn more about Rev. Michael Beckwith (1:07:48) For more on Rev. Michael Beckwith, you can follow him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@michaelbbeckwith</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@michael.b.beckwith</a>, on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@drmichaelbb</a>, and through his website <a href="https://michaelbeckwith.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Livestream Agape’s Sunday Services <a href="https://agapelive.com/pages/livestream" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>, and watch the Lifting The Veil Series <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Download his app, <a href="http://michaelbbeckwith.tv/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Take Back Your Life, right here</a>. Lastly, watch the sermons from Rev. Beckwith that Dhru mentioned in the episode <a href="https://agapelive.com/collections/streaming-archive/products/sunday-june-7th-2020" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://agapelive.com/collections/streaming-archive/products/sunday-june-14th-2020" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dhrupurohit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@dhrupurohit</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DHRUxPUROHIT/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@dhruxpurohit</a>, on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/dhrupurohit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@dhrupurohit</a>, and on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnLhz50WZAvsF4S72xtESA?view_as=subscriber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@dhrupurohit</a>. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here <a href="https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit</a>. Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/</a>. This episode of Broken Brain is brought to you by Thrive Market and Four Sigmatic. I know everyone is trying to stay healthy at home right now, so I wanted to share one of my favorite resources with you for getting healthy food delivered right to my doorstep—it’s Thrive Market. When it comes to what I eat I’m really intentional. It’s super important to me to know exactly what I’m buying so I always take a deep dive into ingredients and company practices before adding anything new to my kitchen. 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#129: History In The Making: Are You a Participant or Bystander? with Rev. Michael Beckwith

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