662. Emilio Diez Barroso

Emilio Diez Barroso perfected the art of appearing very successful. He manages two family offices, a venture investment firm, sits on the board of over a dozen companies etc... but up until recently, he was always trying to get somewhere other than where he was—seeking recognition, achievement, love, success, and finally, the ultimate carrot: enlightenment.

In his pursuit of enlightenment, he was forced to face what all the seeking had been trying to avoid: his own sense of unworthiness. Defeated at the game of becoming and humbled by the realization of his true nature, he is now dedicated to alleviating suffering in the world.
Emilio is a father to three incredible teachers and resides in Los Angeles.

Book: The Mystery of You: Freedom is Closer Than You Think (All proceeds from the book go to contentment.org.)

Website: emiliosbook.com

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Transcript of this interview

Interview recorded September 10, 2022

Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.




YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Background
00:04:18 - Breaking Free from Conditioning
00:08:12 - The Influence of Religion and Self-Worth
00:11:54 - The Illusion of Wholeness and Self-transcendence
00:15:54 - The Experience of Oneness and Waves of Self
00:19:44 - Integrating Spirituality into Everyday Life
00:23:51 - Nature's Efficiency and Guiding Intelligence
00:27:41 - The Practice of Meditation and Spiritual Seeking
00:31:39 - Outrunning Jealousy and Feelings of Inadequacy
00:35:43 - An Exploration of Inner Energy and Consciousness
00:39:45 - The Spiritual Growth of Life
00:43:45 - The Inner Wound and Healing the World
00:47:53 - Surrender and Agility
00:51:43 - Being in the State of Inner Hereness
00:55:39 - Sitting in Defeat Before the Next Energy Kicks In
00:59:39 - Gradual Shifts and Bankruptcies
01:03:29 - Coping and dependence with artificial stimuli and plant medicine
01:07:22 - The Constant State of Experience
01:11:12 - The Feminine Qualities in Spiritual Teachings
01:15:30 - Learning from Women, Integrity, and Ethics in the Spiritual Path
01:19:39 - The Unregulated Nature of Spiritual Teaching
01:23:43 - The Divine Nature of the Body and the Importance of Taking Care of It
01:28:03 - Irrational Discontent and the Search for Truth
01:31:48 - Unnecessary Roughness and Judgment
01:35:43 - Parenting with Humility and Responsibility
01:39:19 - Freedom at Different Levels
01:43:12 - Rediscovering Devotion
01:47:32 - Awe and Attachment
01:51:43 - Opening the Heart and Feeling in the Body
01:55:56 - The Warrior's Impeccability
01:59:25 - Looking Ahead to the Next Conversation