The Effortless Path To Enlightenment - with Richard Rudd | Know Thyself Podcast EP 49

Richard Rudd, founder of the Gene Keys, joins the Know Thyself podcast again for a deeper dive into the Art of Contemplation. He reveals how to pay deeper attention, take more pauses, and see the extraordinary in the ordinary. Explaining that within the ‘normalcy’ of our lives is a profound stillness and peace waiting to be discovered.
He redefines what he calls ‘the spirituality of effort’, and explains that the path to enlightenment can be a gentle, playful, and blissful one.
He shares his practices for taking more pauses in life, tapping into your inner genius, and transforming your greatest shadows. He also gives his insights on the next stage of human evolution, and why he believes we are all moving towards a simpler life.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
3:11 Invocation of Holy Solace
5:44 The Art of Contemplation
8:18 Ordinary Life is Extraordinarily Profound
15:43 The Search for Purity: Don’t Be Afraid of the World
20:23 André Shares a Poem
22:02 Power of Paying Attention & Pausing
30:59 Transforming Shadow Patterns
37:02 Pivot: Unlocking Your Inner Genius
46:53 Caution of Rapture & The Superpower of Grace
56:02 Removing the Excess Noise - Healing the Shadow
1:02:28 Remembering Our Own Eternity within Mortality
1:06:30 Contemplating Death
1:14:12 The Next Stage of Humanity's Evolution
1:17:19 What Happens When We Die: The Unchanging Atom
1:20:59 Nirvana is Within Us
1:26:09 What’s Next for Richard
1:30:19 What’s Coming in 2027
1:38:05 The Dream Arc & Gene Keys
1:42:16 Conclusion
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A teacher, mystic and award-winning poet, Richard Rudd’s inner journey began early in life as he experienced strange energies rushing throughout his body, culminating in a major spiritual experience at the age of 29. Emerging from what he calls ‘a field of limitless light’ that lasted 3 days and 3 nights, Richard was entrusted with a sacred teaching - the wisdom of the Gene Keys.
A born explorer, Richard has studied with great teachers in the East, traveled through the Himalayas, the Pacific, the Americas and the Arctic. Earning a Master’s Degree in metaphysics and literature from Edinburgh University, he went on to work in the film industry in Australia, trained as a teacher of Chi Kung in Thailand and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean on a small yacht. During this time he lived in Manhattan, Oregon and Hawaii before finally returning to the UK in 1998, where he met Marian his wife. Over the following years they had three children and moved to Devon in southern England. Throughout his adventures Richard has explored his love of writing and in 2006 he won the FISH international poetry award in Ireland.
All Richard’s travels and studies coalesced into a synthesis in 2002 when he began to write and conceive the Gene Keys. It took seven years to write the book and understand its teachings and applications. Today Richard continues to expand the wisdom that he was gifted, remaining always a student of the Gene Keys while teaching all around the world.
In 2019, Richard was named on the Watkins list of The 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People.
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[@ravenwild5184]

At 18 I found my first teacher. She was in her late 60s. She told a story about traveling in Ireland and getting lost on a country road. An elderly woman was in her yard and my teacher asked for directions. This Elder invited her into her garden and gave her tea and biscuits while she drew a map. On her way out this Elder woman gave her roses from her garden. After years of incredible experiences, travel, meeting well known Spiritual Teachers, my teacher realized that this meeting with this ordinary wonan, showing her kindness was the greatest teacher she ever encountered. This touched me deeply and was a guiding light of how to live my life. Chop wood, carry water, do the laundry and offer strangers a cup of tea... awakening is recognizing how absolutely extraordinary the ordinary is. Beautiful conversation, gratitude and appreciation ❤

[@ahoihedviggen4451]

…and a very beautiful sharing from you. ❤ Thank you✨

[@biancatelle]

Thank you very much for your comment!!! Most appreciated :-)

[@drchristiananyhel7044]

❤💗💖

[@ambrosia2297]

This comment is such a beautiful reminder

[@nathanielpeton516]

Morning Invocation -May love pour through our souls leaving us together as one. -May light flower in our hearts lending us the grace to transform all fears. -May warmth radiate our belly's bring prosperity to all. -May purity shimmer in our bones filling us with the light of the stars. -May kindness resounding our voice softening the way that lies ahead. -May clarity shine through our mind as we lie in the arms of the infinite beloved. -May solace abound in all of our lives touching all who we meet. -May solace abound in the world bring all being into perfect union.

[@frejaemilia5588]

Thank you !

[@Koox0018]

Good man my brother!

[@tanmayolawson6772]

@@Koox0018 Weaving us together as one 💗

[@HilaryShelley]

Thank you for this! 😍

[@yolantapasikowski-kucz.2686]

Namaskar, Alleluia, Amen 🙏🏻 Feeling Blessed 😢🎉❤

[@paolafillippi]

This man is WISE, everytime he speaks it comes from such a loving place really

[@atrinae]

"When you let go of who you're not, you might just find yourself bloom" ✨️

[@ClareYogini]

And, when we let go of who we think we are, we bloom. Wow. One of the best interviews with Mr. Rudd I’ve ever had the treasure of imbibing 😻✨☀️

[@EileenonLOVE143]

Andre!!! That poem 😭😭😭😭 so so beautiful

[@auntkaren3803]

Years ago while working as a nurse in an end of life setting, I walked in with a travel coffee mug in my hand. I was stopped by an 85 year-old woman who asked what I was carrying. I explained to her that it was my coffee that I made on the way out the door. She asked if I took time to brew it and how I spent that time. I then described the Keurig machine to her and how convenient it was. She gave me the gift of kindly reminding me of the time I was missing for myself. I’m forever thankful.

[@EileenonLOVE143]

So beautiful!!❤❤❤

[@RK-qk7ow]

How fascinating:))

[@Arden7one]

Thank you for this loving shared intimate space between your insurmountable synergy. Strolling down on autopilot, suddenly your poem Andre, caught me by a pleasant surprise. Walking down the streets of London, tired after late night workout, and I didn't even realise. How your channeled stillness crept up from within me, words so sincere, deep and wise. Seeds you may have unintentionally scattered yet sprouted unbeknownst in me, tears of gratitude to arise. Much love ❤

[@kristallyzation]

I listened to this on the plane ride back from visiting my terminally ill mother (possibly for the last time) today and it felt like the giant warm embrace I needed. Thank you so much. “Grace creates an open heart” “awakening is just a series of softenings”

[@Jana_Rea]

Sending so much love to your mom, to your heart, and all of your family.

[@jennifers.798]

It’s truly amazing how the universe brings you exactly what you need to hear if you are open to listening. When the student is ready, the teacher will come. No need to hunt for direction. Just be still. Thank you Richard and Andre.

[@ellerenee4355]

The love in his perspective is such a beautiful example

[@loic-stevefonkwa6256]

ANDRE I THINK YOU HAVE THE NUMBER ONE SPIRITUAL PODCAST IN THE WORLD...thank you thank you thank you. This episode together with the DR MICHAEL BECKWITH EPISODE ARE GOATED

[@Koox0018]

Good job! Great interview! Yes the gene keys and the Art of Contemplation are amazing teachings. Most importantly, I love his way of being. Everything he shares have so much richness and depth. Thank you to all that made this podcast possible.

[@meditatewithmarie8648]

Ok~ it’s taken me a few days to listen to the entire episode, in shorter bursts around my working life… but what a blessing that’s turned out to be. I’ve really enjoyed this chat and a lot of it felt like Richard could see right into my soul! It’s been a pleasure to slowly absorb and contemplate each section of this podcast, thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@thefirstdraft4335]

That poem was so beautiful Andre ! soft and potent like an opening flower

[@chimdi]

What a beautiful dialogue! Richard really embodies what he has been teaching and I can feel the difference that makes, my spirit truly was so at peace after listening to him 🙏🏽

[@cbecketmoon3358]

“your life in its ordinary state, can feel extraordinary “ … thank you… yes… the deeper we dig into each moment- the more adventure in simply breathing, listening, relaxing… “playing in the body” thank you 🙏

[@TyannSanchez09]

It’s so refreshing to hear Richard talk about feeling even closer to his dad with greater intimacy after he passed. That is the exact experience I’ve had since my mother passed away in 2017. I’ve tried to explain this to the rest of my family and they just don’t understand how I could feel that way. My relationship with my mom when she was alive, while very deeply loving, was very difficult at many points in my life. But since her passing; I only feel such deep love and absolute connection with her.

[@amandaholley8717]

Listening to this again … so great to get it all again and deeper XXX

[@louisedriscoll1603]

I’m a Yin yoga teacher and what you talked about during this podcast is the work we are doing every single week. I had so many aha moments during your sharing. Deep thanks 🙏🌟

[@Gr33nT4r4]

the quintessence of these two beautiful beings, who embody the masculine and the feminine is such a blessing. Deep and rich conversation. Seeing the depth of resonance of an elder and a youth with such depth, beauty and maturity. Mahalo

[@maryhope_fit]

This energy and that poem🫶🏻Thank you for sharing🦋✨

[@rimguermazitoday]

I've been coming back again and again to this episod ❤ thank you both! The symphony between you two feels soo good to the heart and soul

[@hlt23h23]

Man...... yesterday I was saying to myself "He can't level up, again" and you absolutely did! ❤❤

[@adventurekathy]

@HLT he must be competing with his self not others!

[@cassandra.rose.]

Loved the full circle basket weaving moment. I love his youthful yet calm expression. Thank you for this episode.

[@TheBlueskyson]

I read Rich is a student of Shi Heng and considers Wayne Dyer as an influential mentor. That right there elevates the man's words into gold. ty 4 vid

[@isabelsales1568]

My deepest gratitude for both of you Andre and Richard...from a portuguese grand mother!!!

[@gabrielfreeman6988]

Modified Morning Invocation without the typos etc -May love pour through our souls Weaving us together as one. -May light flower in our hearts lending us the grace to transform all fears. -May warmth radiate our bellies bring prosperity to all. -May purity shimmer in our bones filling us with the light of the stars. -May kindness resound in our voice softening the way that lies ahead. -May clarity shine through our mind as we reside in the arms of the infinite beloved. -May solace abound in our lives touching all who we meet. -May solace abound in the world bringing all being into perfect union.X3

[@dondamond7151]

Thank you.

[@Wheezey1976]

A gift of Grace to this Heart’s longing! A flower doesn’t have to be taught to grow into its glory, altho the loving hands of a gardener may ease the way! I’m hearing “consider the lilies of the field”👣What I’m so grateful to have received is the assurance, a SIMPLE devotion to LOVE’S wisdom as IT reveals ITSELF, (as we practice freeing ourselves from the bondage of self ), providing our hearts, souls & minds PEACE, PURE LOVE & the LIGHT to see our way HOME, while drinking up the magnificence of being alive! Thank you both,Namaste 👣

[@ChenaAnderson]

I love this! I am an energy medicine practitioner and create curriculum that aligns with this so much! so glad I discovered this podcast!

[@shellhawkens]

Lovely conversation! Thank you so much for sharing it.

[@Angell_Lee]

Thank you so infinitely for sharing to both of you 💖

[@kathleenmcarter1241]

Love Love Love this conversation 💕 💗 ❤️

[@IngridBastow-uf5pt]

Richard Rudd looking gorgeous in blue in this video ❤

[@jonmarston4166]

I feel really moved to acknowledge both of you for your gentle Wisdom, Authenticity, Grace and Love.🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼👏🦋🌸✨✌️

[@francescavalentinajohnston3374]

❤ gratitude to men speaking of grace & space… love this heartfelt conversation ❤😊

[@davidalanmors3233]

Thank you for this. Beautiful things occurred to me through this.

[@BOHEMIANWAVE]

Love this!❤ I had my gene keys done years ago and found it really profound. LOVE your poem, Andre! ❤

[@sullieskye]

God bless this man, thank you for having him on. He makes me feel like gratitude is the most important thing. Gratitude for the ordinary. Every day life. Thank you soooooo much for this!!!❤❤❤❤

[@meditatewithmarie8648]

I’m only 14 mins in to this podcast and I’m absolutely buzzing already~ this is resonating on such a beautiful and joyful level. Soulfood indeed!

[@mariakielty9724]

Thank you both, I'm a huge Gene Keys fan x

[@foxfiregal]

Soften the Heart, Open the Mind ❤ Also my favorite medicine 26:40 Starting the day with a PAUSE = Inner Dawn Light and it organizes and aligns the day ahead 🌞 1:26:09 I'd love to solve this - how to pass on legacy teachings that can grow in its own and be stewarded by future generations to come 💫

[@leahannwhite1111]

Enlightenment is imagined. 💓

[@youngandprofitingpodcast]

I find it refreshing to hear about the effortless path to enlightenment. It's a wonderful reminder that we don't always have to push and force ourselves. Embracing the simplicity and beauty of each moment can lead to profound growth. I love the idea of finding diamonds in our pockets. It reminds us to appreciate the small joys and blessings that surround us every day. Let's keep creating space for grace and softening our hearts to let our true genius shine! Thank you for this motivational conversation! 😌

[@sfranklin4216]

❤❤❤❤ the one we seek, are our true self.

[@clairenour7204]

Beautiful poem 🙏 André.

[@MichaelTrainer]

Yess to this - reading gene keys at the moment - thanks for this

[@coyclarkchannel]

Blessings be here, brother... Contemplation is such a key thing, it's the yum of living.

[@BrendaMailer]

So many treasures here, thank you for sharing your wisdom. Much to contemplate and put into practice. First thing is morning time, just me and my tea and a journal for any musings. 🙏

[@kerryhenwoodspiritualcarni5122]

I can speak to the plant medicine path after 30 years of taking plant medicine and half of that time leading plant medicine, circles way before it became trendy. I did ask myself that question 4 years ago. Where do I stand inside myself without anything propping me up. And so I have never returned taking plant medicines. Sometimes I feel like I lost a good friend. I hold the deep respect for the path that led me to my. Nature sustainability.

[@ginap.7431]

Holy cow… yes. Layers upon layers of yeses🥰 Thank you so much🙏

[@life_is_a_video_game_007]

Alchemical science has always been first and foremost a spiritual understanding and work. When the seeker of truth finds "spiritual gold", he no longer needs to seek possession of physical gold or precious stones...He no longer simply feels the urge to do so. But this work on oneself is really long and disconcerting... Let's keep courage in our quest for enlightenment ! Sincearly 😀😃😄❤❤❤

[@veronicam8063]

Most important teachings in my life came from Richard and the Gene Keys. I am forever grateful to him!

[@lindagumbleton6569]

When you have manifested your sitting down and offering a cup of tea service can I be there with you !🧘🏻‍♀️ Loved being with you both in this beautiful conversation and could so relate to Richard’s experience with death. I experienced that depth of intimacy after my husband of 41 years passed . Without the day to day challenges of domestic life so beautiful to witness him as he was without judgement or projection through acceptance and forgiveness. Death is profoundly important in learning who we really are. Thank you it was wonderful to hear it being expressed as it’s not how most people view the loss of a partner. Such a gift. 🙏💚

[@louisetrump3360]

Richard is such a gift to this world. His level of embodiment of the work is such so delightful. Thank you for gifting us the Gene keys. ❤️

[@paupiezal]

I never thought I would find someone who thought about dead the way I do. Thank you for bringing him to me 🙏❤

[@siobhanmulvey]

My awakening is challenging. My child trauma mind hanging onto its role very tightly bc it was protecting our heart and my dog I loved more than any other being. So it has a quick default unconscious state when it feels emotions similar to childish trauma emotions. I love doing laundry etc bc turned it into sacred divine ritual. I love the everyday as divine being state to cultivate my path deeper into temple within.

[@lisahinkofer2085]

My morning coffee and the terrace where I sit with my cup of coffee just watching the clouds is my ordinary life. Grateful for the stillness and the quiet and that I’m here to celebrate another day.

[@lizzpayne8827]

Andre I just love your podcast! And I'm enjoying seeing it blow up 😬🥳

[@kristenwalter4923]

I love Richard Rudd! What a sweet heart & pure soul! Such an inspiration!

[@josipkaruza]

Such a beautiful, uplifting conversation. Thank you Richard and Andre. Indebted.

[@joepro6785]

Every time I listen to this guy, immense wisdom and insight which is relatable in many ways in the deep psyche

[@WhatsItLikeToBeEnlightened]

Thank you for another passionate, in-depth exploration of this important subject.

[@todztube]

There’s never too much effort if it’s right effort.

[@jalenbuer]

I am grateful for Richard's insight & wisdom.

[@estefaniaarrocet]

This is the best lesson I’ve ever heard - thank you so much Richard. And you can see it all in his face! What a huge inspiration for my life this video!❤❤❤❤ thank you host!

[@sharon1775]

l enjoyed this tremendously'

[@theangelicmirrorartistands3440]

Thank you. Very interesting.

[@calliebelwayns]

Yes, living our life as ART. Making something exquisite from the material of our deepest struggle. Integration as ART. ❤🙏🙏

[@Enlightened_Manifestor_with_AI]

Beautiful answer! I couldn’t stop crying when Matias talked about being skeptical.

[@pippalbrooks6525]

Thank you both for this wonderful interview.

[@mollypinto4666]

Loved this discussion and your poem was beautiful absolutely beautiful ❤ Thank you both for this wonderful exploration. God bless you both🙏💗🙏

[@random.9238]

if you can find the spiritual in everything, and therefore see it in the ordinary everyday, you have reached a very good place. but there is also play to be found in the illusion, which is the nature of the world if you get what i mean

[@isnatascha]

thank you Richard, thank you Andre !

[@mysticgardener2704]

Your poem is a Diamond. Lovely. Thank you for sharing it 🥰

[@Placebo4FutureHealthCare]

Thanks for your beautiful sharing!

[@annamartserfontein5139]

Breath.....and go with His flow Find the rhytm of life and start dancing with it Do what makes you happy Guard youre heart Listen to good things Eat good things Do good things Stay in His Kingdom His Joy His Peace For free😂😂❤❤❤ Bless you Get into the flow of Christ His riggteousness Nothing more We can do......

[@Kylie-wc4gx]

If you're reading this, remember, it's a fractal realization of love blossoming.

[@dawnebowles]

Thank you

[@tinawoodger9076]

Woooow that poem 😍😍😍

[@mercurious6699]

Wonderful, please bring back Richard as soon as he can accommodate

[@mercurious6699]

And many thanks for this beautiful session

[@anonxnor]

21:57 wow that poem was amazing!

[@SlowSpaceau]

So touching x

[@mary-anncarleton7578]

Grace space; beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@naturezavessa]

lov so much that poem S2

[@alinnearaujo7600]

i love this guy so much

[@RawVibrantHealth]

This is so powerful! Im am very grateful for this! Great reminders! And that poem was incredible! ❤

[@jayanaclerk2027]

Beautiful intergration of varied aspects of awarenss, beingness. Is it a journey or arrival at destination? Does the journey really ever end?

[@coyclarkchannel]

Blessings be here 🌹✌️

[@YoutuberJeremy]

100k well deserved

[@piroska_magika]

Amazing talk. Would it be a possibility to invite Richard Schwartz the discoverer of internal family systems? That modality is fitting neatly here. The Whisperer metaphor is very similar to the concept of the Self in IFS

[@kendylouwhoo]

If I never took another plant medicine again, it would feel sad. Like a friend that's no longer here. But my path would go on. That's how I feel about plant medicine, beings that I align with deeply, like a friend that I love getting to know and spend time with. Teachers that teach in ways that put things in a way that really make sense for my mind ❤

[@random.9238]

it's a spreading / slowing down/ kinda blury but clear awarness, the kinda slow time down around you where you live in an eternal moment that is continunous

[@calliebelwayns]

Absolutely! Play is a form of integration. So simple and profound. 🙏

[@mariettevanlierop8060]

Thank you for this special intervieuw. Can you share the beautiful poet you read to us please, it realy touched my soul.

[@Andreduqum]

Deep in the stillness of now, Lies the greatest gift to be found It’s in the acceptance of what is, That you break what’s kept you bound When you find the quiet within, An immeasurable treasure shines through A glimpse into the eternal nature, Of this mystery called you What we seek is who is seeking, And so we look to others to be seen But when you see the one who’s seeking, You are freed from who you’re being A flower opens gently, And has its cycles, like the moon When you let go of who you’re not You might just find yourself bloom And so a more beautiful world may come, not by trying to change the tides But by softening your gaze within And to begin seeing with new eyes 🤍

[@stevej.7926]

Well he is absolutely fantastic for me

[@jacksuttonfilms]

This here - 32:39 answer to a lot of things ❤

[@tracyjones4784]

❤

[@Andrea-Rose]

💜💜💜

[@ColourCano]

Anyone knows where one can buy those chairs? Sending energies to everyone that sees this ✨

[@Miska_Lada]

Celestial vagabond 👌❤

[@kathleenmcarter1241]

Me too. On the basket. 😊