Why You NEED To Suffer To Realise God

[@coquifrog]

My trough was 20 years long. Please have hope. The grace is worth waiting for.

[@VE2FGJ]

The 3 Phases repeating again and again feels like Waves eroding the false self. Like water erodes rocks over time. Good video, thank you Ben!

[@perfecttimes2758]

Thank you for this beautiful video ❤

[@tonyfoster9834]

Absolutely correct.Thankyou for doing this video. I was in this position but pushing on

[@Selfrevolutionwellness]

2++ years of phase 2, lots of challenges purging me…tested my faith to the max. I want to give up. But something tells me to keep going. Then this video popped up on my feed, not a coincidence 💫 Practicing surrender and letting go to become whom I am meant to be. Spirituality can be rough, a thin razor line at times 😆🤪🫠😵‍💫😫❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@malebosphere]

Totally. It's a thin razor line.

[@205kimberly]

Thank you so much! This was so reassuring to watch. I'm a year and half into phase 2 and thought something was wrong with me. The feeling of disconnection is with me now but I keep going. Thank you, thank you, thank you❤

[@Calicarver]

My journey has been nothing like this, and that speaks to the variety of this process.

[@cheeseypeas]

I never fail to be amazed that whatever I'm going through on my journey, whenever I have questions or doubts, you appear for me. Today when I was struggling with my commitment I asked for guidance and here you are. Thank you ❤

[@JRF2k]

7.5 year meditator here. I've definitely been through the Awakening. Maybe multiple times. All born out of suffering of some kind or another. I believe I've been through some of stage 2. The emptying part. The getting rid of all the negativity stored within myself. I think I am there now. When I sit, nothing happens. Things get quiet some times. The mind gets relaxed and I just am for whatever time. I've never had any experiences or seen colors or taken any journeys beyond the mind. Stage 3 stuff, I don't know. Maaaaybe. It is true that I am much more resilient. Anger does not rise in me. I am more loving and compassionate to everything. I do feel a greater connection with everything. I know I am part of it and it is part of me. There is no separation. I am not sure when it began. I call it 'The Practice of Saving Worms'. When I am out on walks with my dogs and if I see a worm struggling on the hot pavement or sidewalk, I will stop and pick it up and put it in the grass. Why? Because that which is in the worm is also in me and if I can't show compassion for the small creatures I share this consciousness with then how can I do the same with the larger? I also do this for insects and spiders. If they are in the house, I capture and release. There is no need to snuff out their small gift of consciousness. I know it sounds silly, but somewhere inside of me tells me this is the right action to take. So, maybe I've dipped into Stage 3 a time or two?

[@tanyakory737]

Thanks for this video. It’s very timely for me. I didn’t understand what was happening but now I know I’m just in stage two.

[@TCIndo]

My path of going through these 3 phases was over slightly more than 15 years. They were not very distinctive over long period of time but now I look back they were there molding me into where I am now. BTW I called my first phase as 'Realization' instead. Thanks for sharing :)

[@B132xx]

You explain everything so perfectly thankyou ben

[@vronw5782]

How odd 🤔 I feel i have been going through these phases throughout my life. Ups and downs, times of peace. My meditation practice isn't very good, as I cannot give enough time to expand it, but in the last 3 years I have changed to be more chilled, less stressed, compassionate, happier in my day and so more appreciative to what I have. Thank you for this lesson ❤

[@pomamba9676]

I myself am currently in phase 2... this is the second informative video telling me about my old self in the past 2 days.... my guides are guiding me... this video is definitely helping understand more about where I am at in this awakening process.... thank you so much!

[@alligaxparker8285]

Most accurate description of my spiritual journey I've ever heard. I feel like I've been given the map. Thank you so much

[@reyrod9319]

Accurate & beautiful breakdown. Thank you!

[@hianliungLay]

Hi ben, thank you so much for a wonderful video again, i just recently discovered your channel, although i cant afford the inner journey school, i will try my best to learn from these free videos you shared, have a wonderful day ben

[@chrisrichardson8988]

I appreciate this plain language approach to teaching Awakening. This instruction rhymes nicely with elements of the Pali Canon. I recognize the importance of a secular approach to learning, though all of this is perfectly explained in the Buddha Dhamma.

[@Drumsnelson93]

I feel empty, angry, lost, alone. I have people physically, but spiritually I have no one to commune with. This video explained a lot of how I feel, I wonder a lot if I should give up meditation because I know it’s taking me through the hard phase. I know it will be worth it in the end, but damn it’s rough.

[@Alexanderstarreveldo]

good grief I needed this right now. thank you dear benji

[@VRBug]

Great video, currently between 2 & 3, feeling more love for people but have been through a frustration phase previously

[@expatxile]

I am currently in that phase, is ok, it will take as long as it takes, because really, there's nowhere else where to go.

[@coquifrog]

I wish you very well.

[@dsg3616]

Wonderful Ben, so relatable, interesting and helpful. Many blessings to you and all ❤🙏❤🕊

[@clintonmcbarkbarkeyc]

I think right now i'm on the verge of entering phase 3, i've been in the trough for some time now, I think several months although it could be longer, I've noticed that this is because of a few destructive habits that are wired into my being and time and time again I've been instructed that If I let them go that's when i'll step into my full power. It's not easy, but each hurdle we face and each mountain we climb is worth it. Even though it's hard, even though almost no one will understand what you're doing. It's all worth it. In the end we do this for ourselves and for the positivity that we can in turn bring to everyone around us. Going through the grime and trying to enlighten the dark within is in my opinion absolutely necessary in order to really understand humanity and ourselves. Thank you for your teachings. I draw strength and inspiration from them. Respect and courage to you.

[@sarah72727-s]

Definitely phase 2! I feel I really needed to hear this right now. It explained exactly how I’ve been feeling. Thank you for another inspiring.. perfectly timed video 🌅

[@morgan1985uk]

I'm in phase 2 now. Awakened in June this year. Everything was amazing until September. Almost feels like it was a dream and didn't really happen. But I know there is no other way now. I am feeling like it's lifting though. I can't walk away from this now.

[@coquifrog]

Phase 2 is difficult and it can be painful. I wish you very well. I think your attitude is great.

[@joeboo1983]

Phase 2 is letting go and purging the ego rubbish which can also lifetimes of karma. But also this is the phase you hit the realisation it’s the ego you that’s the spiritual seeker. You let go chill out abit and just allow grace and the natural order do it’s work as you learn to flow more. You have the indirect intention for growth but you are no longer the spiritual seeker as you know intense effort is counterproductive, more and more purges and you go i phase 3 with more freedom. It was always there just mind got in the way. Simple but takes time and grace to get too. 🙏

[@artemismoonbow2475]

Purgation and Mortification is how Evelynn Underhill described it. I don't know if it is linear but cyclic and spiraling.

[@christinelove1329]

Your videos are amazing and like a breath of fresh air. It happened just as you said.. The awakening was like nothing I’ve experienced before. I’ve been in phase 2 for the past few years and sometimes I ask myself if I imagined everything I went through.. I won’t ever give up. Thank you

[@EricAero]

Thanks Ben...

[@badmotorbreath5206]

Thanks Ben, this feels very familiar to me. I’ve definitely been passing through a Phase 2 over the past year or more. Feels like I’m being pulled in two different directions. My higher self driving me to the 3rd Phase of pure peace and grace. My ego, using all the old tricks and triggers, pulling me back. As the old saying goes, “Two steps forward, One step back “. Gradually though, I’m determined to elevate in the right direction, of love and light. 🙏

[@adji69]

I'm definitely in phase 2 currently.

[@greendragon135]

definitely phase 2. Thanks! 🙏

[@meganperez7568]

This is amazingly helpful and inspiring! Thank you so so much!!! ❤

[@lisawong2924]

Most definitely in phase 2, thanks.

[@sergi0961]

Great video Ben!! thank you so much!! I really think I am entering phase 2 🙏💚

[@NoellaTumwebaze]

Been on this spiritual journey for almost 3 years now. The first stage was the longest stage for me(2022 to this year till about May) I started phase 2 in June to September. September to October phase 3 and it's been a cycle of 1_ 3 since then. I wake up with a new perspective everyday. I have no desire for anything material right now. I literally cried from 6am to 7am today morning, asking my higher self to take me coz I feel like Iam ready to go back to spirit. I have very vivid dreams lately, sometimes my dreams come true. Then my skin literally peels every month. Like a snake shedding it's skin. Right now, I feel uninspired to be or do anything. I just want to become the wind. Also, the loneliness on this journey is like 100000%. No friends, no one understands me hell I don't even understand myself.

[@malebosphere]

I feel most of what you're saying. I'm glad you experienced stage 3. Mine was just days and then back to void. It makes me feel a bit coockoo in the 2nd phase I'm in right now. Hang in there!

[@hansenmarc]

Regarding desire: …”the Buddha spoke of two kinds of desire: desire that arises from ignorance and delusion, which is called tanha, craving, and desire that arises from wisdom and intelligence, which is called kusala-chanda, or dhamma-chanda, or most simply chanda.” -Ajahn Jayasaro

[@sinta5660]

Thanks! Awakened in April and I think I'm in phase two now.

[@KvittySilverMoon]

24 years for me and moving to stage 3 after an amazing epiphany and experience at phase 2 that has left me chasing that high for many years wondering why is this not consistent. Now, after years realizing that was very good, thank you for that and move on, let go. Massive upheavals in life sidetrack but the main thing I learned is to acknowledge that high and move on knowing that it DID NOT disappear, it may happen again or not... The cause and effects of the high were always there, even before I started meditation at age 7, that lull is so self imposed.

[@stephaniegalan6510]

I am in a phase 2 right now. Daily and persistent work of self-observation, although I find myself forgetting to do so a lot. But it is still gradual progress. Continue praying to the divine mother for help ❤. She will help us dissolve the egos with her spiritual fire.

[@Parabolicdreams]

I've heard phase 2 referred to as Dark Night of the Soul. That's where I'm at.

[@DJDurkfromDownunder]

💗

[@1stFloorSessions]

Wake up, Grow up, clean up. Repeat

[@TheDreamer1980]

Sounds very similar to plant meficine for many , couple of weeks a few months of bliss loving everyone, then they dip and continue to dip , also makes sense with you saying awakening needs to be gradual , ayauasca etc maybe bypasses the correct way to awaken and is too much for people to handle without "training" ...

[@Tanya1q44]

Hello, Ben. You often say that you’ve been on a spiritual journey since childhood. Can you make a video about how it’s been in the early years? I want to tell my kids about meditation, but I’m not sure when it’s appropriate to start. Of course every teaching is done by an example and without force, but maybe you have some specific tips as a former young student yourself. Thank you anyway and may the Divine bless you 😊

[@rubenespinoza4521]

Love your content! What do you think about the use of psychedelics as a tool for spiritual growth?

[@brunogoncalves7156]

What's your opinion of kriya yoga?

[@judy1879]

Thanks Ben 🙏 I've been in phase 2 looking for answers thinking something was wrong. Is it possible to spontaneously start at phase 3 & go backwards, it's hard to imagine the universe has more love to give than what I experienced originally. Is it normal to access universal knowledge & understanding? & why would someone feel like a sensation of levitating without meditating?

[@tinal2044]

I know I am shifting into a state of Grace. I am also experiencing vertigo for the first time in my life. Awful at first now just at night periodically. Is this a coincidence or has anyone had that experience too?

[@jordanrogan2534]

Feels like when I am on my own and relaxed I can understand reality to a deeper extent and feel connected to the divine but whenever I go out into the world and am surrounded by other people's consciousness it drags my vibration down in a fearful way. Do you know how to avoid this ?

[@nickhowarthify]

I feel like the title ‘why you need to suffer to realise god’ is a paradox. As you have to suffer either way.

[@kommzumiraufdiearchenoah7540]

Thank you Ben for this video. However I would not be sure if for personality will be a next life to change something. A lot of sacral information is talking about reincarnation as a life after death without the possibility to change anything anymore. So I would be careful when saying something like this ❤ Interestingly at the end of the video you talk about subpersonalities... these are exactly old personalities without a chance to change something.