We drop our entire identity every night when we fall asleep. We are not afraid of that. So why, Jack Kornfield asks, are we so afraid of death? In this conversation, Jack shares two experiences that changed the way he understands what we are. The first: an out of body experience during a year and a half of silent retreat in Asia, when he rose from his exhausted body, walked to the window, turned around, and saw himself lying on the floor. The second: sitting with his father in the final hours of his life, knowing with complete clarity that the person he loved was not the body that remained. We are not this body, he says. We are consciousness itself. Something deep in every one of us already knows this. We are here to celebrate the mystery, not just to toil. Want to go deeper with Jack Kornfield? 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 #jackkornfield #consciousness #meditation #spiritualawakening #outofbodyexperiences