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After silence & living with Monks in Nepal for 11 days: The Problem Is Never the Problem, It’s the Perspective
03 Nov 2025
After Living with Monks in Nepal: The Mind, Perception & the Power of AwarenessIn this reflective episode, Hilary shares what unfolded after spending eleven days in silence with monks in the mountains of Nepal. She explores the art of witnessing the mind, understanding perception as the true creator of reality, and how impermanence reveals the natural flow of life.You’ll hear her speak about:How distraction isn’t just your phone — it’s the stories your mind repeats.Why impermanence is the ultimate teacher of peace.The freedom that comes when you stop identifying with your thoughts.How every experience is filtered through your lens of perception.The relationship between consciousness, energy, and perspective.Why “problems” are never in the world — they are in how we see it.How to live from witnessing awareness rather than the reactive mind.Releasing attachment to outcomes and finding stability in uncertainty.The beauty of service, life force, and devotion as the path to bliss.Key Quotes“Your perspective determines whether you live in suffering or peace.” “Nothing is real without a witnessing consciousness.” “You don’t have to wait to be a Michelin star chef to start feeding people — serve now, as you are.” “The mind is like the sky; thoughts are only clouds.” “Happiness is not found in control but in awareness.” “When you change the lens, the whole world becomes light.”Timestamps00:00 — Welcome back: Post-monastery reflections03:45 — The stillness beyond distraction08:30 — Understanding impermanence15:10 — The mind as both illusion and teacher25:00 — Perception creates your reality33:20 — The problem is never the problem — it’s the perspective42:00 — Witnessing yourself with compassion52:40 — Life force, service, and divine flow1:03:00 — Integrating the monastery lessons into daily lifeWant to dive deeper, explore more here: ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN FOR SPRING/AUTUM COHORT: BECOME A HUMAN DESIGN READER AND CREATE YOUR DREAM CAREER & BUSINESS with the Advanced Human Design Certification POWER PRACTICE AND TIMELINE SHIFTING PODCAST CREATE SPACE: Course for future conscious entrepreneurs to clarify & launch their most expansive business offering, their way. 1:1 Breakthrough Session with Hillary PATH TO PURPOSE: A roadmap to uncovering and stepping into your purpose, mission and life's work. Instagram Get your free Human Design Chart
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