Non‑duality is the absence of mentally fabricated boundaries.”
In this wide‑ranging conversation, creator and teacher Dan Goldfield unpacks what that means in real life; how freeing ourselves from constant interpretation dissolves suffering, and why you don’t need hours of meditation to find rest.

We cover Dan’s path from 20 years as a professional drummer/teacher to publishing hundreds of short teachings (Insight Timer, YouTube), and the non‑dual lineages that shaped him (Advaita Vedanta, Zen, Dzogchen, plus lessons from modern Theravada). Dan explains “non‑meditation” (dissolving the line between practice and life), how effort can become the problem, and practical ways to relate to pain, anxiety, and tension, including his experience with the Alexander Technique.

We also reconcile spirituality with business and the creator economy: service over self, authenticity, and empathy‑driven marketing. You’ll hear why “being of benefit” is both the spiritual path and the most sustainable growth strategy for modern creators.

Follow Dan Goldfield on X — @itsdangoldfield
Watch more from Dan on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsdangoldfield

Join us in person: Creator Economy Convention (Vancouver, BC • June 5–7, 2026) Founder tickets are $200 off for a limited time: http://thelivinginternet.com
Your ticket includes access to our Circle community and optional accountability groups, and access to the three-day long convention and three meals throughout the weekend.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Energy, frequency, vibration: opening and setup
00:42 - Meet Dan Goldfield and the origin of his short teachings
04:45 - What is non‑duality? “Absence of mentally fabricated boundaries”
06:30 - The rain example: freedom from interpretation vs reactivity
08:44 - Lineages that shaped Dan: Advaita, Zen, Dzogchen (and modern Theravada)
09:45 - When effort backfires: “gladdening the mind” vs letting go
16:27 - What is non‑meditation? Dissolving the boundary between practice and life
22:21 - “I’m unhappy and in pain”—when to use supportive practices
24:37 - Alexander Technique: releasing self‑created tension and chronic pain
32:02 - Reconciling spirituality and money; creators, service, and authenticity
38:13 - From drums to Dharma business: courses, $10k launch, and focus
43:06 - “Being of benefit” as the test of enlightenment and the creator’s path
1:16:32 - How to find rest now: awareness, gaps in anxiety, and the cloud frame story
1:24:02 - Where to find Dan + Creator Economy Convention details and $200 off

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Paul Musso is a full time philosophy professor and solopreneur. After receiving his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Pennyslvania, he decided to begin pursuing a career teaching philosophy online. His main focus is teaching people how to build their own philosophy of life, which he calls a “micro-philosophy”. His work is primarily found on Substack, and he just released a free course on Stoicism as a way of life, titled Philosophy As The Art Of Living.

Get tickets to The Creator Economy Convention: https://www.thelivinginternet.com

Read Paul's Substack writings here: https://themicrophilosopher.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search

Register for Paul's Micro-Philosophy: Foundations, and build your own personal philosophy of life, by clicking here: https://stan.store/paulmussophilosophy/p/the-microphilosophy-foundations-course-access

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A Journey Through Poetry, Darkness, and Death Doula Work with David Morin.

Join us in an intimate and enlightening conversation with David Morin, a poet and death doula, as he explores his journey to discovering his poetic voice and understanding his role in guiding others through their final moments. David shares his transformative experiences at a darkness meditation retreat, the profound impact of poetry on his life, and the unique challenges and rewards of working with incarcerated individuals. This episode delves into themes of purpose, mortality, finding peace within ourselves, and freeing our true voices, offering a compelling perspective on living a fulfilling life.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:31 Discovering Poetry
02:09 The Darkness Meditation Retreat
05:18 Becoming a Death Doula
10:05 A Year to Live Experiment
14:52 Reflections on Life and Death
26:06 The Essence of Poetry
31:32 Innovative Body Composting in Washington
33:42 Personal Reflections on Meditation
35:46 Rehabilitation and Poetry in Prisons
39:54 The Role of a Death Doula in Prison
50:33 Sharing a Poetic Journey
59:43 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Register for The Creative Wayfinder here: Initiate Your Life Purpose

David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mor.intune/

Milkweed: David’s poetry book that he describes as a raw, soul-stirring, vision quest of reclaiming himself through poetry. Get the book at the following link, as well as his free resource, the Voice Reclamation Guide, a poetic workbook for helping you reclaim the voice that you buried to survive:
https://stan.store/Morintune

David’s podcast, Art 2 Heart, and other podcasts that David has been on can be found here:
https://linktr.ee/morintune?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

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