The Present Eternity: How to Escape Anxiety and Find Your True Self

This episode of Mindful Mutiny will shred your illusions and wake you up to who you really are. Jeremy Van Wert dives deep with Manuel Padilla, shaman and founder of Pachamama Sacred Paths, to uncover the raw truth about ayahuasca, ego death, and the lies we tell ourselves. With translator Cesar bridging the conversation, Manuel’s wisdom flows freely from Spanish to English, delivering profound insights. From dancing through trauma to living in the "present eternity," this conversation is a gut-punch to societal norms and a call to reclaim your cosmic purpose. Ready to stop playing the victim and start living boldly? This is your wake-up call.

00:00 Introduction to Today's Special Guest
01:06 Manuel Padilla's Path to Spirituality
02:59 Exploring Themes of Transformation and Growth
11:16 The Role of Dance and Movement in Well-being
22:06 Understanding and Navigating Emotional Pain
38:19 The Significance of Human Connection
58:38 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

Key Takeaways:
- Discover how ayahuasca strips away ego to reveal your true soul.
- Learn why "the present eternity" is the key to crushing anxiety and depression.
- Unlock the healing power of BioD dance to move through trauma.
- Hear how Manuel helped his niece walk again after a stroke.
- Understand why we’re "sick of civilization" and starved for connection.

Manuel Padilla
https://www.sacredpachamama.org/

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