Most people who care deeply about the state of the world carry a version of this tension: I feel blessed and I am disturbed by the suffering. Both at once. And underneath that: I am not convinced I am doing enough. In this conversation, Michael Bernard Beckwith speaks directly to that feeling. He validates it. He says he feels it too. And then he names the razor's edge that defines what conscious action actually looks like. Too far in one direction and you are out there doing a great deal but getting in the way. Too far in the other and you lose your compassion entirely. The difference, he says, is whether your activism is a temporary release valve for anger or whether it is actually building something. Whether you are being a beneficent person or a beneficial presence. He also speaks to emerging mystics specifically. The inner work flooding the environment right now, he says, is more powerful than the fear flooding the media. You are not alone. And the question to ask is not why me or what is wrong, but what is it within me that is trying to emerge. Want to go deeper with Michael Bernard Beckwith? Join Sounds True One for more teachings like this. Get your first month FREE at https://bit.ly/4ctecMn Subscribe to Sounds True's YouTube Channel ► https://bit.ly/SubscribeSTYT Sounds True is a mission-driven learning and media company, and a recognized leader in wellbeing, personal growth, and spiritual transformation. Partnering with the world’s foremost wisdom teachers and best-selling authors, the company reaches millions worldwide with its unique programs, digital learning experiences, and worldwide events. The company also features a variety of original series, weekly shows, and live online experiences on Sounds True One, its global platform and community with members across more than 125 countries. Sounds True is a Public Benefit Corporation and also the home of the Sounds True Foundation. Connect with us: ▪️Facebook: http://bit.ly/2XFIIeE ▪️Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UlEoiH ▪️Website: http://bit.ly/2tOl02d