Michael Murphy on the Intention Download Series

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In this interview, Esalen’s co-founder Michael Murphy explores the further reaches of human potential, ranging from the philosophy of Sri Aurobindo to the bodybuilding practices of Arnold Schwarzenegger. His perception is that we are always a complex mix of conscious and unconscious intentions, often pulling in opposite directions. It is vital, in his view, to practice building our awareness in partnership with our will, while also opening to “answering graces” from higher sources. The term “focused surrender,” used in the ITP practice he created with George Leonard, captures this blend of practiced intentionality and open receptivity that has the power to align our lives with our “daimon,” our life’s true calling. He also shares his interpretation of unusual phenomena such as stigmata as expressions of the extraordinary power of subconscious intent.

You can read the transcript of this recording here.