You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson The Pickax: Releasing Spiritual Strength (Heroic +1 #1,402)
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Jan 22, 2023 Explores Yogananda's idea that life's trials act like pickaxes, revealing inner spiritual strength. Discusses the notion that tests are conquerable, not meant to destroy. Encourages using fear as a prompt to practice philosophy and act with courage.
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Revisiting Yogananda Lessons From Previous Episodes
- Brian revisits lessons from Yogananda, including dealing with 'ghosts' and handling failure as Fighter A and Fighter B.
- He references prior plus ones that explored those practical spiritual teachings from Living Fearlessly.
Trials Are Tools For Inner Strength
- Trials are pickaxes to dig into consciousness and release spiritual strength.
- Yogananda frames each difficulty as a tool that brings out the hidden power within you as a child of God.
Tests Reveal Courage Or Cowardice
- Tests are not meant to destroy you; they reveal whether you acknowledge the divine image within.
- Yogananda says cowards surrender to trials, while those who see God's image use tests to awaken power.
