In our newest episode, we dive into perhaps the most essential force in existence - love. Not the Hallmark version or even the Summer of Love version, but something far more fundamental. Through the contrasting yet complementary lenses of Rumi's experiential wisdom and DK's systematic approach, we explore love as the "universal glue" that holds all creation together.

We wander through fascinating territory, examining how love expands from self to family, to community, and eventually to humanity and beyond. We discuss how true love transcends sentiment, breaks down barriers between people, and acts as a bridge connecting us to everything.

As Rumi so eloquently puts it, "Love is the bridge between you and everything."

The episode features compelling quotes from both traditions, including DK's understanding of love as "the wielding of the force which guides the worlds," and Rumi's poetic invitation to "step out of the circle of time and into the circle of love." We even explore the scientific parallels of love as a "super-saturated solution" that naturally crystallizes and precipitates when fully embodied.

We close with a gentle guided meditation to help listeners experience the concept directly rather than just intellectually. Whether you're drawn to the systematic approach of esoteric wisdom or the poetic expressions of mysticism, this conversation offers multiple pathways to understand the force that, according to The Beatles, truly is "all there is."

Meditation Mount and HeartLight Productions are pleased to present Musings from the Mount – a weekly podcast with host Joseph Carenza and guests in conversation exploring a range of topics drawn from the Ageless Wisdom teachings. New episodes every Monday.

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