Are You Broken? Leonard Jacobson on His Ninth Awakening

Introduction and Background00:00:39

Julie introduces Leonard Jacobson, a mystic and spiritual teacher with a unique background as a former lawyer who experienced multiple profound awakenings.

The First Awakening and Discovering God00:03:22

Leonard describes his transition from a traditional career to a spiritual path, detailing his first awakening at a retreat, which he describes as an overwhelming immersion into love and oneness.

The Second Awakening and Liberating Jesus00:07:30

Leonard recounts his second awakening where he experienced the crucifixion in detail, leading to his play 'Liberating Jesus' and a realization that Jesus sought to empower people to take responsibility rather than acting as a traditional savior.

The Nature of the Dream and Awakening00:24:49

Leonard defines the 'dream' as being caught in past, future, and identification with the ego. Awakening, he explains, is the process of returning to the present moment and moving beyond the illusion of separation.

Right Relationship with the Ego00:35:10

Leonard explains that you cannot 'defeat' the ego. Instead, one must develop a 'right relationship' with it through presence, love, and compassion, treating it with playfulness rather than judgment.

Guided Presence Meditation00:52:02

Leonard leads a guided meditation to help listeners connect with their body breath and experience the 'I am' presence, moving into a state of silence and oneness.

Final Thoughts on Truth and Oneness01:00:11

The discussion concludes with a reminder that truth is found simply by being in the present moment. Leonard emphasizes that awakening is an accessible, simple act of presence rather than a complex attainment.