What does a glimpse of awakening actually look like?

Joshua came to me struggling with self-abandonment, people-pleasing, and a deep-seated fear of being alone. During our session, he confronts the void he has spent his life avoiding and experiences a sudden recognition of his own nature. This is a raw, unedited glimpse into the process of moving from mental distress to a state of quiet, embodied presence.

If you have been curious about how nonduality manifests in real-time, this conversation provides a clear example. We discuss the transition from living in a state of constant self-abandonment to finding stillness in the emptiness. Seeing this shift in another person can help ground your own understanding of spiritual awakening and the reality of facing lifelong loneliness.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 The Cosmic Joke - I Was Afraid of Myself

0:27 From rural Tennessee to leaving the church

2:37 Self-abandonment, people-pleasing & avoiding feelings

5:34 Mystical experiences that opened the door

10:09 Facing lifelong loneliness & entering the void

16:06 Live glimpse - from fear to loving emptiness

22:20 Life after - peace that stayed

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I share the fear that came up during an intense period of self-inquiry, including the childhood terrors it brought back. I talk about asking the universe to be gentle, the surrender that followed, and how I experienced the shift—and why I believe intention can matter in self-inquiry.

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Self-Abandonment, Boundaries, and the Path to Awakening. For years, I was convinced that if I could escape my pain, earn enough approval, or get the people around me to change, I would finally be okay. Instead, the turning point came when I began listening to the parts of myself I’d spent a lifetime rejecting.

In this episode, I share the moments that changed my relationship with suffering: setting boundaries with my parents, speaking up for my needs in a relationship, and asking the question “Who am I?” I reflect on how that journey led to awakening—and why I can now feel grateful for the pain I once resented.

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👉 March 2027 Shift Happens retreat with Alex and me - Early Bird: https://shift-happens-retreat.subscribepage.io/

👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie

👉 My Book 'Champion Thinking': https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/champion-thinking-9781526626486/

👉 Substack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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