Why Bother Being Spiritual?! | Russell Brand

What are the benefits of spirituality? Is there any point to it? What does science have to say about being spiritual and spirituality? Here I have a look at the facts and my thoughts on why I feel living a spiritual life is very important.
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[@fullofhope2222]

Im complex PTSD - and alone in this world - spirituality and meditation keep me alive and loved

[@fullofhope2222]

@Ash Bajaj but having a human experience - mine aint so good but i try to keep learning

[@jjay6432]

Same here I'm trying to recover from cptsd Toland depend on my spirituality to get me through

[@jjay6432]

Excuse the typo

[@fullofhope2222]

@@jjay6432 do you have anyone who understands? I think that would've helped me - but husband left with daughter

[@gregorydoyle4804]

WGTOW53 I too have CPTSD. You may be addicted to disassociating. Do you follow Richard Grannon?

[@jameshetfield5894]

Man, you made a great point when you said that you were afraid to live gratefully sometimes, because you sort of fear that the gratitude may precipitate some negative event. I felt that one. I think we both choose to live gratefully anyway. 😊 I think you said that you don’t read these comments, but thank you for posting all of this high-quality material, brother.

[@NenaLavonne]

James Hetfield 😊✨

[@elektrotehnik94]

Why would living gratefully precipitate some negative event? Can you explain, please, really interested in the reasoning behind it :D Thank you in advance

[@suechambersoncue7855]

@@elektrotehnik94 When your'e feeling grateful, your'e looking right at the problem you have overcome which is laced with a negative vibe. Feeling APPRECIATION is the key. Two different vibes :)

[@jameshetfield5894]

Elektrotehnik Hi there. It’s certainly not based on reason; it's more a negative mental thing, and it probably comes down to not feeling worthy on some level. Sometimes if I feel openly grateful for something, there’s a part of me that feels like that makes me more vulnerable to losing it. Sort of like a waiter thanking someone for leaving a large tip, and the customer then realizing that he left more than he intended, and now he wants some of his money back. The waiter should have kept his mouth shut about it. Not the greatest metaphor, but it’s close. 😁 Anyway, like I said, I still choose gratitude!

[@ghike30]

@@jameshetfield5894 yes, I agree, I also believe that if I "practice" gratitude, I am less likely to fall into that human trait of wanting things that I don't need, in order to "fix" myself

[@teresamonastero]

"We need never again miss the opportunity to be beautiful to one another". Beautifully spoken by Mr. Brand. :)

[@Πυξίδατηςηθικής]

Without Jesus you can't practice righteousness.. All these are just vain philosophies. God calls us to repent of our sins and follow Jesus' example who is the door to Heaven.

[@raphaeloligen7644]

its just love thats it its no mystery its simply love

[@osse1n]

It’s mind boggling that we need practice something to find our true nature instead of simply knowing it. Truth will set you free.

[@fullofhope2222]

the programming worked - no boggling required

[@suaptoest]

Without the influence of other people, you can't even speak.

[@JonasAnandaKristiansson]

Truth IS freedom itself. And we don't need practice, it just seems like we do! I do get what you mean though, and practice of various kinds will surely appear on the "path", even if there is no path in actual reality.

[@SirJaymesDAudelée]

@Emmerich August The Buddha once stated that as far as he could see there is no such thing as the "self", and I get that.

[@quincyseis813]

I found my spiritually in Yoga just recently. I was looking for my higher power for so long working a 12 step program: it kept changing. But then I tried Yoga. Cliche I know; I know. My outlook on life has changed so much. ❤️ to all.

[@katedidcock8849]

Quincy Grim ❤️

[@fullofhope2222]

beautiful

[@NenaLavonne]

Quincy Grim yes, it’s life changing!!! 😊✨

[@danchan9989]

Good for you

[@carolynnalvarez7032]

I'm a 12 stepper too my friend. 🙏🤟😍

[@Muthrtung]

i understand 100% about almost fearing that shiz will go wrong, bc everything's going right. this is the best way to understand the need to always be grateful, from the heart. that also feeds that fear in a more positive way. when everything seems to be going right, when we know abundance is blessing us in whatever ways, always take a moment in the present, to just be thankful.

[@monalisajones5030]

We absolutely MUST accept that everything we hold dearest will one day begone.

[@THE-WAY_THE-TRUTH_THE-LIFE.]

Says who though? Will you outlive your items, or will your items outlive you? You could perish from this human life at any given moment. Maybe what you hold dearest will be with you until your last day. We must not accept though that whatever we hold dearest to us in this lifetime will be gone from us for all other life times to come.

[@LifeVersity]

I want to study and practice spirituality mostly because of observing you Russel Brand!

[@sueeichenlaub8294]

Agree!

[@harmonyhope1709]

This is such a beautiful reminder of what spirituality is about and how to live a spiritual way of life. So easy to get caught up in the stresses of life and the humdrum first world problems. I feel realigned and ready to begin tomorrow in a better frame of mind 🙏❤️

[@NenaLavonne]

Clare Watt perfectly said! 👏👏👏😊

[@harmonyhope1709]

@@NenaLavonne ❤️❤️❤️

[@unknownuserr500]

"fellow humans" finally someone who understands it 🎉

[@onlyrick]

@Alexandra Rostislavna - Just express your innate zucchininess (zucchiniosity?).

[@unknownuserr500]

@Alexandra Rostislavna lol I don't know if to joke or say something serious,I'm gonna say something serious anyway, "what we really are doesn't need any identification,coz it's everything","we are not inside of the universe,the universe is inside of us" end of wanting is the essence of spirituality, because you understand there is nothing in the whole universe that doesn't have the essence of you.

[@stevecoley8365]

Exactly. "Fellow humans" (hearts/love) should not be confused with alien vampires (ego/greed).

[@agnieszkawierzbicka1957]

Started meditation about a year ago only to heal from stress related IBS .now I am much different person and still long way ahead

[@NenaLavonne]

Agnieszka Wierzbicka 👏👏👏😊

[@kyraspeaks936]

“Why bother being spiritual” because it’s no bother to simply be. 🐝

[@longdong3889]

Well said.

[@stevefrompolaca2403]

which in itself is spiritual :)

[@LC12345]

It's unspiritual to label yourself spiritual

[@stevefrompolaca2403]

@@LC12345 unspiritual? is that even possible, whether you like it or not. I mean the very nature of consciousness and the fact you can even consider it.

[@isaacnewton5075]

The real science of spirituality is ILLEGAL

[@graceschumacher9675]

If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. - Meister Eckhart. Thank you Russell.

[@lubazak636]

You are such a testament about what spirituality can do for a person. Bless you for sharing your story with the world.

[@sueeichenlaub8294]

I second that!

[@evegreenification]

"As if the gratitude itself will precipitate the loss" ~ yep, well said

[@JeanneDeSilver]

It's to do with Polarity, giving without expectation and receiving graciously, repeatedly.

[@mannifester8889]

with me I have to be honest, I had no intention of being spiritual and then my awakening happened with an OBE while I slept. Love the video thanks for sharing.

[@jaxx-inspiregrowcreate2862]

Because it brings peace!

[@ugsskywatchermckenzie4319]

I love how he commented he's "gifting next 67 subs" and immediately deleted it

[@wonderwoman5528]

Meditation has helped me feel the same level of peace that anti depressants helped me achieve in the past. I recommend meditation to everyone I know because I want other people to experience that calm mind and allow them to function like they should with reduced stress and the ability to make better choices. If anyone wants to get into meditation I can offer you tips that have worked for me. Just ask :)

[@wonderwoman5528]

@Me, Also Me it’s amazing that you can rely on your own mind to keep depression at bay. No worries and stressors seems so important After a meditation. And it’s all free

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

All you have to know is that we’re all one in the same. Everyone and everything is made of the same thing. We’re all just an accumulation of atoms.

[@LordMichaelRahl]

Holy shit dude, are you following me? *lmao*

[@fullofhope2222]

@@LordMichaelRahl lol - frequencies are being purposefully disrupted 5G

[@erzo8890]

Wise person:Animals are also from the same atoms we were made so that means they deserve compassion from us Average iq person: nah give that bacon yum yum ....... The humanity has no hope if it only cares about its self

[@stevefrompolaca2403]

I would like to think we are a bit more otherwise why poetry?

[@annewilson4618]

No we're not.

[@waynewatson2609]

If you are out and about in Your day find a few seconds to say something nice to a stranger , even at the checkout, you will make them feel good about themselves and Your reward is letting them know that the universe notices them and they are worthy of attention and love, this I've found can make someone elses day. Spread the love and compassion .Much love always ,Tracie Hall from Sunbury vic Australia.

[@VGASM]

Bless you Russ, thank you for posting this stuff. I started my journey to enlightenment very recently. It is returning to spirituality that helps me to find myself when I stumble off the path.

[@JonasAnandaKristiansson]

[@eddleberry1694]

"Spiritual people take time to savour life experiences" As a social drinker, I often wonder how many beautiful moments passed me by when I was too pissed to appreciate them. Be present for the moments that shape your relationships. Have some respect for the story of your life. It's heartbreaking to think what was lost in the fog of the hangover... Thanks Russell, keep keepin' it real.

[@timrudall521]

You can't get away from being spiritual you just are a spiritual being,you can choose to be aware or not that's the choice you have in the freewill experience

[@addsoysauce4862]

Is discipline part of freewill?

[@meincoof6094]

oh is that so? what do you think it means to be spiritual? you are the one coping with the delusion of spirituality, there is no reason to believe in the supernatural. if you break down this pseudoscientific babble in this video he's saying to be spiritual is to think outside the box and the rest is woo

[@timrudall521]

The freewill experiment is what we as spiritual beings are here to experience ,the possibilities the potential the successes the failings its how you spiritually progress and there is a wonderful energetic mechanism called karma to keep it all in balance ,ultimately we are all divine beings it's our birthright we can choose to go it alone and take on what life throws at you or you can choose to align and partner with the divine this is your freewill choice.we have all come to this earth plane as lightworkers some remember and follow their divine path others forget and succumb to old habits and previous karma from other lifetimes and get bogged down with negativity.As a light worker you have come here with good intentions to shine light into darkness and raise everyone up and heal negativity by doing so .This of course all sounds very pretentious but this is the test of faith we all face ,the long and short of it all is there is a predatory darkness in this world and it has brought a dysfunction to the human experience we have been genetically tampered with ,a separation has occurred in the subconscious layers the intuitive gateway has been compromised our connection to the divine realm has been weakened in many to the point they have no spiritual beliefs only a fear of the unknown and fear is a incompetent teacher promoted by the darkness which is a complete lack of love,the darkness fears the unity of human love this is why they use divide and conquer tactics to keep us fighting amongst ourselves the darkness feeds off this energy ,we need the divine realm to help us heal this perpetrator .

[@InnerVisionStudios]

Love your honesty about spirituality Russell.

[@maxwellkenzo468]

i know it is pretty randomly asking but do anybody know of a good place to stream new movies online ?

[@wallacematthew8512]

@Maxwell Kenzo try FlixZone. Just google for it :)

[@graysencasey301]

@Wallace Matthew Yup, have been watching on flixzone for years myself =)

[@maxwellkenzo468]

@Wallace Matthew Thanks, I went there and it seems to work :D I really appreciate it!!

[@wallacematthew8512]

@Maxwell Kenzo Happy to help xD

[@juliepetri2484]

Yes! I feel fear to be grateful too- in case it disappears. Wow- I never heard someone say that!

[@PowerfulU]

We are spiritual beings but many of us don't walk around life with this in mind. Integrating both aspects of ourselves, our human body with our spirit will help us live more connect, healthier lives. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this topic Russell.

[@techmantra4521]

Well, the loss of things you are grateful for is inevitable. I guess it's important just to be thankful for things in the moment and think about the brutality of the world when it happens.

[@longdong3889]

Awesome perspective

[@johnwayne7476]

TechMantra I was taught that anything gained can be lost. Appreciate what you have whilst you can. Still I believe I am appreciative of ones who are gone for their love lives on within me.

[@return2innocence221]

Change is the only constant 😘

[@techmantra4521]

@@return2innocence221 And taxes.

[@bodhihouareau-rose2031]

The force which you are an expression of is physics, my friend. Unison and harmony between understanding of physics and spiritual practice is ultimate balance.

[@soulsinnervoice]

think this is your best one so far, just channel 5 stages to being spiritual that will put up later, I learnt from 10 years soul searching.

[@trinitylost]

The video is 5:55 in length

[@MrUnder30seconds]

so? you are easily ammused eh.

[@CeCeTrimboli]

Trinity Lost I thought this was very appropriate if you’re considering the change into spirituality ✨

[@raphaeloligen7644]

@@MrUnder30seconds are you?

[@gigihymen8012]

“you can realize yourself more truthfully”

[@gigihymen8012]

that’s ur energy lolololololololol ?

[@poypirinkaewchanthong2988]

If you've ever been curious about who you truly are, then this is something that you NEED to see...

[@Minnie11chula]

So insightful - feeling grateful but “looking over your shoulder” feeling “is this too good to be true?”

[@TeraMangala]

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

[@25IVEintl]

no one on this planet knows or truly understands what they’re doing, and that’s the beauty of a human life

[@soulsinnervoice]

spiritual is a way of life and sets me free from the illusion. thanks russell

[@juliagoolia5604]

I just LOVE this new person and guru that Russel Brand is now. Thank you for all your guidance!

[@lornaspackman3400]

Russell, thank you! Since I have been subscribing to your channel, meditating and living a more spiritual life I feel so much lighter and happier!❤️

[@SirJaymesDAudelée]

I've taken the five basic Buddhist precepts about 9 years ago, and have been practicing and learning ever since. And based on some of the ideas that I have come to realize as a result, there was something that jumped out at me in this video. It's the notion that there are spiritual people and non-spiritual people. Also, another notion that being spiritual is a choice. In reality everyone is on their own spiritual journey. It's just that some people haven't really opened their eyes yet. But in time everyone will open their eyes, whether in this life or the next, or the next (ya I guess that only makes sense if you believe in reincarnation, like me). I asked the Sunim (it's a Korean zen Buddhist temple, where I go, and "Sunim" just means Abbot, or Preist. He's a monk OK. An old wise one) at my temple how I might find the the path to enlightenment, because I was really new and kind of really screwed up with severe emotional problems, PTSD, and a pretty nasty long term heroin addiction that I hoped to get rid of before it, you know, killed me. His reply to me was a quote from another venerable monk whose famous Chinese name eludes me, and which I could never pronounce anyway: "your circumstances are the path", he said. When I heard that and thought to apply it to my circumstances, and knowing what my circumstances where, I understood then that everyone no matter how anti-spiritual, or how far away from being a conscious spiritual person, is already on the path. Some just don't realize it yet. But they will. Some time. And for those of you who have a problem with Buddhism (probably because you have no real idea about what it actually is) I want to say, that I certainly don't mean to indicate that because it came from the mouth of a Buddhist monk that it is the truth. It's more like the truth happened to come from the mouth of a Buddhist monk. Ok there, I'm done.

[@MrStoneyfish]

I so look forward to my time with 'you' every day Russell, keep up the amazing work you are doing. I am with you all the way. x

[@mmgibson1]

You just reminded me to come up with reasons why I ought to be grateful for the imminent celebration of Thanksgiving, instead of feeling sorry for myself that I don't live near enough to my family of origin to have the meal with them. At least I do have some friends that I met in church who have invited me to eat dinner at their house (& will no doubt send me home with leftovers in plastic containers, which is one of the best parts), it does make me reflect on how this holiday came about, and what ended up happening to the Native Americans who originally helped the first white settlers survive the winter months by showing them how to prepare different foods.

[@janieweimer3909]

Oh Russell, how I love thee❤😊. I love your spirituality, and you truely inspire me. Glad i came across your channel while searching to find help on my on path. Thank you!

[@AbundantCoachAccelerator]

Love it, Russell, absolutely love it! I was just reflecting on the spiritual journey you've had so far (as little as I know about it!) and I'm absolutely GOBsmacked by your incredible transformation. You're such an inspiration !!! Much love, keep on spreading your Wonderfulness!

[@I-am-back-again]

I am told that studying "A course in Miracles" is the fastest and most direct way to an enlightened mind and higher vibration of consciousnesses and spirituality.

[@missricki9161]

What you RESIST, PERSISTS, dear brother.

[@blahdelablah]

I understand that this video was intended to be helpful, but when I compare the great injustices of our world with the spiritual path, I can now see that spirituality is an attempt to free yourself from being self absorbed by becoming more self absorbed. There's a world outside your head where our actions can truly make this world a better place to live, it's not always about turning inwards and looking for solace within.

[@eazymethod01]

A LOT of depression is due to people not wanting to contribute to the world in the state that it's in. A LOT of people think there's more to life than simply earning enough and raising their own family and dying, which is what most people do. People that do not believe in force ever, implied, in return, or in self defense, and yet there are so many that believe and work in force. People that believe all wars are wrong, all current ones are wrong, that no one need be sacrificed ever for any reason. For many people, they need to "overcome" the world first (or their past, trauma, etc. Many people who suffer the most have allowed others to cause it) before they can start to be the change that would make it better.

[@katedidcock8849]

Spiritually in a better place thanks to your signposting and guidance - thanks Russell 🙏 namaste 🙏

[@NenaLavonne]

Kate Didcock 💛😊✨

[@margaretwoods2748]

to be spiritual, requires one to be aware of awareness its self. how well do you know your soul

[@INT79686]

Loved this. Thank you Russell for all that you do. I follow you religiously and think you’re an absolute legend - I have done for some time now - I don’t know how exactly, but I anticipated the transformation you’ve made since I was a teenager. Your views are so in line with my thinking but I’m so grateful of how beautifully you’re able to articulate them - really takes my understanding of our existence and what’s important to the next level ✌️🙏💜

[@INT79686]

Also, I entered my email address on your website as I’d like to be added to your mailing list. I received the notification that I was sent an email to confirm my subscription but I ain’t got no email mate! Checked my junk mail and everything. Help please!

[@helenamoniqueclarke8135]

Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. In a healthy state, your spirituality is part of every mundane detail in your life anyway. Best, imo, to keep I as simple as possible. Tao of Pooh Style...

[@Habits4Humanity]

Spirituality is more than what you think. It's less about "what's in it for me." and more about that force that maintains the universe and everyone around you. Be kind and that's a start.

[@mpv9866]

I am so grateful i am spiritual. It hurts to see that so many people aren't, yet think they are because they follow certain religions. I feel sorry for them, for they may never realize heaven is here and now, and not where they will go when their body expires. 🙏🏼 (until/unless their energy/spirit/soul returns to this realm in another body) 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jimkincaid9783]

I appreciate you making these videos. You have always insight and give me things to think about. Thank you, and I look forward to continue watching and hearing your thoughts on issues.

[@Menachen_Gaming]

Never thought of myself as a spiritual person, but after watching this I realise I’ve been one for a long time now.

[@Spartacus48]

When we die you will as I was be met by a spirit , they don’t talk they use telepathy, the more your in touch with reality , the more you can converse with your guide or some would say guardian angel , I experienced this after dying , I was dead for some 40 minutes , I met my spiritual guide , he started to take me through the death faze of our lives , I could tell you so much more but keep your mind open ,stay in touch with yourself and others around you but you must be one at nature , because what we have around is here is nothing compared to the spiritual world , I didn’t want to come back after dying but as told I wasn’t ready but I under stand now ,

[@JakeOggie]

Russell, I bloody love ur spiritual videos. Keep em coming

[@cherylsibson8457]

Being is the most difficult to navigate because people don't want to understand is being determined to be a self is simply being. Being an Ambassador was demonstrated at the inquiry Marie Yonovich was being herself in her job, and put down for "being" and she received applause for being herself. Nothing is wrong with "being who you are". You could interview her? We might learn a lot from her experiences. Listening harder is hard for those who can't hear, even though they have heard.

[@brendonleary]

I don't even believe we have a spirit or a soul. Yet I live in gratitude for every moment I am alive, and for all the love in my life. I don't need a spirit to be compassionate for all beings and have empathy for all beings. I have positive relationships and a purpose in life. In fact, I think I have everything you claim one needs to be spiritual to have. One only needs to be conscious., and consciousness is what we are. One does not need superstition. Be kind to yourself Russell, and free yourself from this superstitious construct you are imprisoning yourself in.

[@carpo719]

I think in general I would agree that spiritual people tend to look at things different, but the term spiritual is a loaded word. I find people who claim to be spiritual are often less empathetic than they realize, they latch on to spirituality as in escape from their own minds. Sometimes it can lead people away from the truth, when they tried to bottle up negative emotions inside so they can fit an image in their own minds. An example of how this can go wrong is when people learn to appreciate and be grateful for everything in life, except for other humans that don't share their values. Such as vegans berating meat eaters, or insulting others that don't believe as they do. They can lead down the same path of self-righteousness. True spirituality has nothing to do with belief or even understanding, it's just acceptance.... that we really don't know. But that we are here, and we know how we feel in our heart. Treating people with respect should be a basic human trait

[@Rainbowday369]

I been thinking after all I have learned by watching utube for a short period of time is nothing is ever mentioned to the viewers about taking responsibility for the choices that they make like, drinking, drugs etc and blaming anyone else but themselves for the way their lives have turned out…as the pendulum swings Russell you go from awakenings to riots…so I noticed you swing from fear to fearless..interesting observation…and the people either want to live, laugh love or riot, angry tear the joint down blame the bad guys…but it’s all a choice to own your choices regardless of a world that evolves around money and some got it and they have everything to lose and some don’t nothing to lose but life…so after decades exploring, dying and death and finding a way out of this world…I’ve decided I’m Done and I’m not dwelling on death no more no matter how imminent it may appear…I’ve always said we do what we do until we’re doing something different in terms if this world ever ends we would all be doing something different and it don’t so I’m going off to live don’t know bout the rest of you but I been looking out my window for near a decade and guess what nothing changes so living it is….it’s time to turn the button off and go with things that are real…💚 for my love is a red red rose that blossoms in the moonlight and I think I still got room for another hundred lives before I’m outta here for good…🌹

[@matthewmorrissey885]

Russell you always know how to put things

[@cindybuckley2335]

Helps clear your mind of negativity 🕉🇬🇧

[@guapodesperado2822]

I deeply love all my spiritual friends, and I wouldn't dream of telling them to not follow the spiritual path that they do, however it should definitely be noted that each and every point you make here is something that can be obtained without spirituality through processes like mind and body meditations, mindfullness techniques, etc. even without spiritual underpinnings.

[@tristanschell1932]

Guapo Desperado just throwing it out there, none of the things you listed are seperate from spirituallity, its not belief in a higher power or something, more like thoughtfullness and mindfulness. As i understand it. Dont let religion steal the idea.

[@guapodesperado2822]

@@tristanschell1932 well it definitely depends on semantics, I agree. "Spiritual" as an adjective is defined as 1) relating to an incorporeal or spirit essence; 2) of or relating to sacred matters; 3) concerning religious values. The 1st and 3rd definitions were what my comment is aimed at. Not that those are wrong if that works for folks, but as an agnostic I really don't believe or disbelieve in any incorporeal soul or diety or whatnot. With no way of knowing those truths why get hung up on any of it? As for the 2nd definition, that spiritualism could be seen as relating to sacred matters, I guess that could incompass practices that lead to mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing which do not rely on incorporeal objects or entities. It just seems to me that most folks, Russell included, that speak of spirituality, are generally using the 1st or 3rd definition and if they do imply the 2nd they are still tieing that "sacredness" to some incorporeal concept. My point was simply that there is no need to involve or believe in any type of incorporeal stuff in order to ahieve all the wonderful stuff he discussed.

[@pamdidio9622]

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR WIFE AND FAMILY RUSSELL .

[@platformstrange1794]

To me, it's empathy, without it one may as well be the stone. All life is one no matter how small. It's very nature is holy, wether or not there religious connotations. I spend a lot of time walking among the trees and when my time is up it's where my ashes will rest. If society loses sight of these wonders and i fear it is, It is the children that will be disconnected, they will not pass sacred knowledge on because it is lost to them, not available on 'smart' devices. The chain will be broken. Bless you Rusty for trying to make a difference. #namaste

[@kaimorf6209]

Spiritual. Is compassion. Kindness and self awareness. Why not be spiritual. A good person:).

[@avlieox]

Being spiritual feels natural. There's no bother.👍

[@JonasAnandaKristiansson]

It is natural!

[@ivanways]

Hey Russel, been loving your work for years. I've always wonder how you became so literate and have such a vast vocabulary. Any tips or stories that you could share with us would be awesome. Love your work and mindset, keep it up brother! ☺️

[@fionastephenson4144]

Absolutely love your frenetic sense of brilliant lightbulb moments

[@budcortappreciation6785]

I wish people were easier to be around. I prefer animals to people. You know what. I don't know what my purpose is, but I'm here now. I have to make the best of every day. Once you're born, Life never ends. It just moves to different places. Mr. Brand, thanks for the advice. I'm getting there. Be patient. ~deb

[@sarahmale9952]

brilliant! if only everybody was spiritual, we would live in such a peaceful world!! xxxxx

[@uncleouch9795]

Not entirely incorrect. I work in a field next to Death. This is also taught in the Dojo. It doesn't take much to find peace with yourself and others. Even though we practice a Martial Art, Kenjutsu the techniques of the Sword.

[@vulcanprincess1584]

"the best political, social, and *spiritual* work we can do is to withdraw the projection of our shadow onto others" i've been trying to remind myself what im grateful of every night before going to bed. i suppose it might be more useful to do every morning before interacting with the world corporeally. comments 194, my birth year 1994, constantly seeing coicnidences/synchronicities

[@myflyingkidney]

with each day that I live more and more I am certain that there is not point in spirituality, you can't make yourself believe anything you don't believe. so, I am not going to becoming spiritual any time soon. and it is not even about if there is a higher power out there it is about whether we believe in it, if we do, it exists. but I can't make myself believe in something that feels so deeply, intuitively wrong.

[@teresaiche4722]

We cannot be anything other than 'spiritual'...why 'wake up' might have been a better intro ❤️

[@marieflood6626]

Thank you Russel. I'm grateful for your channel.

[@sprucy434]

Spiritual=Hope.

[@RavenMadd9]

Russ ....love and peace........thanks for sharing the truth about life/death

[@agreen9903]

One of the oldest forms of yoga is called raja yoga sorry if I've butchered the name but apparently it's about 15 thousand years old from India, it doesn't involve any stretching or meditation I simply means to become a raga yogi you must live a moral and just life at peace with yourself, could you imagine a world wild society that practices this, we would pour love and compassion over everything and no more wars or hunger, but people take time to come to the point to accept now is the right time to change and it works watch your inner flower bloom

[@DannyLTerry]

STAY N THE MOMENT SO TRUE!

[@davidwhitcher1708]

I do not assume that any individual is worthy of love but i also don't exclude it either. In fact i have never had the thought "Is this person worthy of love" not once ever. Have you Russell?

[@hagbardc623]

Great Rant! Please interview T!m Freke. You both would have sucha good conversation!

[@ELAV8Consciousness]

Spirit = That Invisible, Intangible, Omnipresent Essence/Meaning/Being

[@lextalonis839]

Cheers Russell, I will remember the “cow on the way to the abattoir” allegory and laugh.

[@eazymethod01]

I think one of the great injustices of current psychology is the concept of "integrating the shadow" when the solution to much of the world is rather overcoming the shadow. This is a HUGE mistake that needs to be rectified. You have to believe and be what you want to see in the world. We are given free will so we can learn and overcome our errors and guess what happens to darkness once you introduce the light... Peace begins with you.

[@VeganDuchess]

Meditation is so important

[@ajisenramen888]

How do you stop being spiritual when you are alive? Every breath and heartbeat and the journey in between each We just are Spirit eternal In temporary Flesh

[@xxxWINTERMUTExxx]

Ajisen Ramen we are spiritual beings having a human experience

[@michaelhoward1583]

I'm really interested in this topic, I like the way you use the word construct during the video, a lot of systems used in modern living can challenge the spiritual idea of living, thanks Russell for your brilliant insights and takes on being a happy spiritual person, peace.

[@sabrinamarie4380]

Being spiritual is way more overrated than people tend to assume or learn incorrectly. Its hard to stay on a path that everyone else defines is the only right way and punishes u for wandering off, but when you accept that you dont have ti stay in a fishbowl and theres a whole ocean to explore somehow you begin to awaken to your own ability that was there the entire time and it feels SO much better to be free ❤

[@junevandermark952]

The teaching of “spirituality” not only separates us from each other, but tragically, it separates us from ourselves, because theologians taught and teach that the best part of our spirits are not with us, but rather, belong to the creator of the universe, and that we will be either judged as being worthy of salvation, or will have to suffer for eternity, depending on how the creator “feels” about out systems of belief, and our performances. From my perspective, we have two choices. We can either believe that the universe was created by an entity that designed extreme suffering and extreme judgment as part of its plan ... or, we can believe (as did Stephen Hawking, before he died) that the universe always existed, and will always exist ... no creator or

[@ugsskywatchermckenzie4319]

LOVE FROM BOSTON , MA

[@opollitico]

Thank you for these videos @RusselBrand

[@saintcruzin]

Because….there’s nothing, absolutely nothing, more important…..The connection to the spirit within gives life meaning at almost every level…

[@poppycee3616]

Simple, from the moment we are conceived too long after we pass, everything we do we do for others, good and bad.

[@gingeoram]

thank you for speaking about these interesting topics. you are very clear and sincere. i think you are probably helping a lot of people.

[@botegaveradi3488]

Because you get Dharma. Good Karma. Which co-incidentally I had been thinking about this week.

[@margaretwoods2748]

spiritual is not something you seek its what you become. our world desperately needs spiritual beings to wake up

[@katedidcock8849]

Zoological experience 😂 I think you are referring to amygdala triggering, chimp brained incidents - I suppose you are right - spirituality calms us crazy chimps. Gratitude keeps us sane - lots of love to you RB - I enjoy your podcasts - thank you 🙏

[@phdstudentindistress]

Spirituality...try Boorstin's The Image, the whole image versus ideal aesthetic. Images supplant ideals by imitation, and they are fitted into while ideals are strived toward. Which one is "spirituality"?

[@julieeddy2051]

Thank You Russell, I find your videos very inspiring. Cheers Mate from Australia.