Summary

Explore the mystical parallels between the Tarot and the Gospel of John in this profound conversation with Professor Eric Cunningham. Delve into Christian Hermeticism, Rudolf Steiner’s esoteric insights, and the role of the Fool as a cosmic archetype. This episode offers seekers a fresh lens on spiritual initiation and inner transformation through symbolism, scripture, and soul.

Overview

In this illuminating episode of Higher Density Living, Jason Rigby welcomes back Eric Cunningham, Professor of History at Gonzaga University and a leading voice in esoteric studies and Zen thought. With expertise in modern Japanese intellectual history, Anthroposophy, and spirituality in the digital age, Eric bridges Valentin Tomberg’s Meditations on the Tarot with the mystical Gospel of John to reveal a shared path of Christian initiation.

Together, they explore how the Major Arcana — from the Fool to the World — mirror the spiritual evolution depicted in the Gospel. From Steiner’s vision of thinking as spiritual perception to John the Baptist as the archetypal Fool, Cunningham reframes the Tarot not as occult divination, but as divine revelation. This dialogue invites listeners to expand beyond dogma, meditate on mystery, and activate higher density consciousness through spiritual symbols and inner truth.

Timestamps

• 00:01 – Mystical Union Begins: Tarot meets the Gospel of John.
• 03:21 – Christian Hermeticism 101: Valentin Tomberg’s cosmic map.
• 07:05 – Tripartite Path: Mysticism, Gnosis, and Sacred Magic decoded.
• 13:29 – The Fool’s Descent: Logos incarnate and the dissociative barrier.
• 19:36 – Amor and Divine Madness: Fool as archetype of pure love.
• 23:04 – Resurrection and Integration: Tarot’s sequence as spiritual evolution.
• 28:26 – Reverse Reading & Genesis: Tarot through Steiner’s inner path.
• 31:12 – The Fifth Dimension: Apocalypse, ascension, and new Earth.
  
  

Quotes

• “The Fool is the soul at the edge of transcendence, letting go of all certainties.” – Eric Cunningham
• “If the Gospel of John and the Tarot are both Christian initiations, they must need each other.” – Eric Cunningham
• “You don’t need to figure this out. You need to think about it — that’s enough.” – Jason Rigby

Guest Bio

Eric Cunningham is a Professor of History at Gonzaga University specializing in modern Japanese intellectual history, Zen Buddhism, Anthroposophy, psychedelia, and postmodernism. He holds an MA in modern Japanese literature and a PhD in History from the University of Oregon. Eric is the author of several works including Hallucinating the End of History, Zen Past and Present, and The Luciferic Versus. He lectures globally on topics such as esotericism, film, and spiritual consciousness in the digital age.

📚 Eric Cunningham on Amazon

Resources

• Higher Density Living Official Site
  
• Valentin Tomberg – Meditations on the Tarot
• Law of One Teachings
  

Call to Action

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Discover a transformative approach to overcoming alcohol cravings through breathwork. In this episode, Hamza Najam shares science-backed tools that help you regulate your nervous system and shift your mindset toward self-love. Learn how to interrupt addictive patterns and reclaim peace with simple, daily practices.

Why do we drink even when we know it hurts us? In this deeply honest conversation, Hamza Najam—sober since March 2020—explains how addiction is hardwired into our nervous system and what it truly takes to break free. He dives into the real “why” behind cravings: the emotional triggers, the automated behaviors, and the unresolved pain we try to suppress. But there’s a powerful tool that can disrupt the pattern: breathwork.

Hamza introduces listeners to The Reset Method, a proven breath-based approach that brings the nervous system from chaos to calm. You’ll learn how alcohol cravings are a mix of reward mechanisms and coping strategies—and how breathwork can give you immediate relief in under 10 minutes. This episode is not just about quitting—it’s about remembering your worth and healing from the inside out.

• 00:01 – Why We Overdrink: Habits wired into our brain’s gray matter
• 03:09 – The Dopamine Loop: Anticipation, reward, and auto-pilot behavior
• 06:35 – Self-Love or Self-Destruction?: The emotional driver of addiction
• 10:45 – Real Self-Care: What boring routines have to do with recovery
• 12:28 – The Wake-Up Moment: Why we often wait for rock bottom
• 24:02 – Meet Julie: A practical case study for craving management
• 27:09 – Science of Breathwork: How it shifts your nervous system fast
• 33:04 – The Cheat Code: Using breathwork to tap into healing and confidence

• “The moment I started giving a shit about myself, everything changed.” – Hamza Najam
• “If you have to ask if there’s an issue, there is one.” – Hamza Najam
• “Self-love looks boring—and that’s where the magic is.” – Hamza Najam

Internal Links

• 🎙️ Recovered Addict YouTube Channel
• 📺 Watch more episodes at selfawarepodcast.com
  

Guest Links

• 🔗 Reset Method Program
• 🎥 Free Masterclass
• 📞 Free Clarity Call
• 🌿 Linktree
  

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Feeling stuck in the same loop? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to do this the hard way. Watch Hamza’s free breathwork masterclass and schedule your Clarity Call today. Choose to honor yourself. Choose to heal. Start now—your future self will thank you.

Overview

In this profoundly evocative episode of Higher Density Living, Jason Rigby welcomes Mary Reynolds Thompson, transformational coach and author of The Way of the Wild Soul Woman. Together, they traverse the barren landscapes and lush forests of the feminine psyche—inviting listeners into a mythic journey through the five sacred archetypes: Desert Woman, Forest Woman, Ocean/River Woman, Mountain Woman, and Grassland Woman.

Mary masterfully unpacks how patriarchal systems fractured women’s ancient bond with the Earth—and how reconnecting with nature’s rhythms heals not only personal trauma but our planet itself. From honoring the barren stillness of solitude to embracing the spiraling growth of forest paths, this episode is a luminous guide for women and men alike to reclaim lost wisdom and embodied wholeness.

Whether you feel disoriented in a hyper-masculine world or curious about the power of archetypes, this is a compass pointing home to your primal, untamed self.

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Invitation to the Wild: Jason introduces Mary and the core premise of rewilding soul through Earth-based archetypes.
• 01:18 – What is the Wild Soul Story?: Mary defines a soul narrative rooted in Earth’s psyche, inspired by Thomas Berry.
• 03:02 – Women & Earth: Shared Wounds: Discussion on patriarchal suppression of feminine and environmental wisdom.
• 08:15 – Desert Woman: The first archetype of solitude, silence, and shedding cultural roles.
• 13:12 – Forest Woman: Entering the spiral path of mystery, gestation, and inner transformation.
• 19:30 – Ocean & River Woman: Surrendering to emotion and trusting the current of longing.
• 26:06 – Mountain Woman: Manifesting bold purpose from inner knowing, unafraid of being seen.
• 29:47 – Grassland Woman: Re-entering the world with gifts and medicine, navigating return and reintegration.

Quotes

• “We are not separate from nature—we are nature.” – Mary Reynolds Thompson
• “Stillness is rebellion in a culture of overdoing.” – Mary Reynolds Thompson
• “Your soul's longing is sacred—it’s the compass back to your wild truth.” – Jason Rigby
  

Resources

Internal

• Higher Density Living Website
  
• HDL Meditation Archives
• Previous HDL Episode: “Earth Is Our Ancestor”
  
  

External

• Mary Reynolds Thompson’s Website
• Book: The Way of the Wild Soul Woman
• Book: Reclaiming the Wild Soul
• Thomas Berry’s The Dream of the Earth

Call to Action

Feeling disconnected from your essence? It’s time to rewild your soul. Subscribe to HDL, share this episode with someone craving reconnection, and explore Mary’s meditations and writings. The Earth remembers who you are—return to her.