Enlightenment: What It Is and What It's Not

Of all the terms most commonly associated with buddhism and eastern philosophy, the word “enlightenment” is likely the first one you think of, any time buddhism or meditation is the topic of conversation. It’s also the one that’s often misunderstood, misinterpreted, or thought of as some superhuman state that requires years of deep meditation and drastic lifestyle changes to attain. It couldn’t possibly be something the average person could experience, with a 9 to 5 job, family, kids, school, or whatever distraction we allow to occupy our mind, from moment to moment, right? 

The funny thing about enlightenment is that it’s already inside each and every one of us and just about everyone has experienced it at one time or another, even if they’re not practicing meditation, or not the least bit spiritual. The great thing about enlightenment is that once you understand what it really is, the more you’ll want to have the ability to access it in your own life, at any given moment, to bring about that feeling of interconnectedness, or being “one” with everything and take control of your erratic & anxious mind.

It’s the very same thing Eckhart Tolle describes in his best-selling books “The Power of Now” and “A New Earth” - both of which I highly recommend! Once you develop a deeper understanding of what enlightenment is (and what it’s NOT!) you’ll see how it can drastically improve the quality of your life and create a sense of inner-peace, regardless of what this chaotic and entropic world of ours is conjuring, moment to moment.  

In this episode, I break down my understanding of enlightenment, through my own experiences, as both a buddhist and also as a musician and explain it to the best of my ability, for you to utilize, at any moment . You may be surprised to find out how you’ve already had “fleeting glimpses” of it in your own life and just how powerful it really is!