REWIND: Spiritual Independence, Presence, and the Field of Creative Intelligence

About this episode

CJ reflects on the importance of spiritual independence and explores the concepts of presence and creative intelligence.

REWIND: After a conversation with Rabbi Rami Shapiro, CJ reflects on why spiritual independence matters—especially for those burned by religion. Drawing from the Gospel of Thomas, mystic traditions, and insights echoed by Eckhart Tolle, CJ explores the difference between belief and realization, form and essence, doing and being. When presence becomes primary and effort softens, coherence emerges—and the Field of Creative Intelligence reveals itself. Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check o...

People in this episode

Host: Christopher J. Miller

Guest: Rabbi Rami Shapiro

Topics covered

• spiritual independence
• creative intelligence
• presence
• belief vs realization
• mystic traditions

Keywords

• spiritual independence
• presence
• creative intelligence
• Gospel of Thomas
• Eckhart Tolle

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Gospel of Thomas

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