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Pavle Aon recounts his journey of spending 60 days in complete darkness across multiple retreats in Thailand. He explains that his initial motivation stemmed from an inner voice urging him to seek more than a mundane life, leading him to a workshop in Hawaii and eventually to the dark room retreats led by Jasmine. He clarifies that these are 10-day immersions within a larger 60-day experience. He highlights the historical use of dark rooms for spiritual development across various ancient traditions, including the Kobe tradition, Daoism, and Hinduism, emphasizing that this practice is not new but is now being adapted for modern individuals.
Pavle discusses his self-induced life review, noting its similarities to near-death experiences (NDEs) as described by others, though he hasn't had an NDE himself. He explains that the dark room allowed him to slow down his brainwave states from high beta to alpha, theta, and even gamma, enabling him to tap into his subconscious mind. He revisited past events, seeking to understand who he had hurt and who had hurt him, and practiced forgiveness. Towards the end of the journey, he began envisioning his future and what he truly desired, emphasizing the importance of dreaming and returning to stillness.
Pavle shares how his experiences evolved from personal alignment to a broader vision for humanity. He describes 'Earth 2.0' as a shift from a fear-based, self-centered world to one of abundance, union, and collective consciousness. He contrasts the current media's focus on the negative 5% of the world with the reality that 95% of humanity is inherently good, advocating for a focus on the 'we' rather than individual control. He suggests that this shift begins with individual choices and daily practices, moving away from materialistic pursuits and reconnecting with inner senses.
Around day four or five in the dark room, Pavle experienced seeing orbs, colors, and shapes, believing this is when the pineal gland becomes more active. He describes it as a 'light show' despite absolute darkness, and how it sometimes became hard to distinguish between dreams and reality. He also mentions encountering entities, including angelic forms and large white orbs during meditations. A pivotal moment for him was on day seven, where he surrendered to nothingness, experiencing a complete release and finding acceptance, similar to an NDE.
Pavle highlights the experience of timelessness in the dark room, which he views as a connection to our limitless, infinite, and eternal core. He stresses the importance of integrating these lessons into daily life through consistent practice, rather than just relying on a single profound experience. After his first 10-day dark room, he experienced prolonged periods without hunger due to fulfilling all physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. He has undergone the dark room experience six times and is now working to bring a more accessible version to the United States, offering shorter durations (1, 3, or 10 days) on a regenerative farm south of Miami.
Pavle asserts that his experiences allowed him to 'unhook from the suit of the matrix,' a concept now supported by scientific research merging consciousness and science. He explains that in these altered states, reality feels more real than the physical world, and thoughts can instantly manifest. He discusses the development of his psychic abilities, categorizing them into four pathways: inner hearing (whispers of guidance), inner feeling (empathy and intuition about environments), inner seeing (visions and foresight), and inner knowing (a deeper intuition that transcends thought). He encourages listeners to pay attention to these inner senses and act on their guidance to live their highest potential.
Pavle describes how he continues to experience elements of the dark room in his daily life, particularly the inner seeing and entering dream-like states. He uses visualizations and affirmations (the Hawaiian teaching of 'I'm sorry, please forgive me, thank you, and I love you') to process past interactions and heal relationships. He emphasizes that spiritual development is a continuous practice, like building a muscle, requiring repetition and dedication. Pavle also discusses his music production, which incorporates 528 Hz frequencies and Solfeggio scales into Afro-house beats with natural and mystical sounds, aiming to create uplifting experiences.
Pavle concludes with a powerful message about shifting from the conventional 'have, do, be' paradigm to 'be, do, have.' Instead of waiting for resources or the right conditions ('have') before taking action, he suggests focusing on 'being' the desired person or state. From this state of being, purposeful actions ('do') naturally follow, leading to desired results ('have'). He encourages daily practices of silence and introspection, even just 10 minutes, to clarify one's true desires and align with their highest self.