Modern Spirituality: What's Real and What's Trending in 2025
Jan 16, 2025
Table of Contents
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- Summary
- Show notes with timestamps
- Self-reflection questions
The spiritual world has changed a lot since the days when priest-kings and shamans led societies. Today, being "spiritual" is considered cool, especially among younger people. Some claim spiritual authority by wearing traditional clothes or using sacred plants, while others change their names and build online followings. But real spiritual growth isn't about looking the part - it's about living it.
Ancient wisdom keepers knew big changes were coming to Earth. Groups like the Incan visionaries left their empires and went high into the mountains, living at 16,000-18,000 feet to keep their knowledge safe. They preserved special practices and energy patterns for future generations. What used to take 20 years to learn can now happen in months because more people are born ready to receive these teachings.
The truth about being spiritual isn't in what you show others - it's in how you live. Just like that monk said, "Real luxury isn't in what you have, it's in what you don't need." Many young spiritual teachers talk about starseeds, light bodies, and awakening, but the real work happens quietly. It's in your connection with nature, your relationship with yourself, and the beauty you create in the world. You don't need special clothes, a new name, or social media followers to be spiritual. You just need to be real.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
02:54 - The Benedictine Monastery Story & True Luxury
08:32 - The Challenge with Material Gifts
15:11 - Nature's Cycles & Climate Change Perspective
21:02 - Understanding Modern Spiritual Trends
27:35 - Youth Culture & Spiritual Identity
34:16 - The Truth About Starseed Identity
42:54 - Analysis of False Light Narratives
50:15 - Ancient Wisdom Keepers & Their Legacy
55:32 - Light Body Encodement Discussion
59:38 - Closing Thoughts on Generational Wisdom
Self Reflection Questions
- What parts of your spiritual practice do you do because you truly feel called to them, and which parts are you doing to match an image or expectation?
- Think about your most peaceful moments - what were you doing? Where were you? Who were you with? What wasn't there?
- When you strip away all the spiritual tools, practices, and labels, what remains at your core?
- How would your spiritual practice change if you couldn't share it with anyone or talk about it online?
- What's one thing you thought you needed for spiritual growth that you later realized wasn't necessary?
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