The more relentlessly we pursue our goals, the more we fail to realize that we are already perpetuating our suffering. We become so preoccupied with seeking prosperity, pleasure and recognition that we forget to live in the moment. 

It takes a deeper understanding of ourselves and unraveling the mystery behind our identities to free ourselves from this endless cycle and reclaim our lives and true happiness.

In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Emilio Diez Barroso. Emilio is an investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who is deeply committed to alleviating suffering in the world. In our conversation, Emilio talks about how we can stop perpetuating our suffering in the world through conscious leadership. 

Emilio is  a general partner at BOLD Capital Partners, a venture capital firm, and Chairman & CEO of Nala Investments, a family office with operations across various industries, including communications, transportation, consumer products, real estate, technology, and media. 

Emilio was previously managing director of Corporacion Trianggulo in Mexico City and currently sits on numerous for-profit and nonprofit boards. He recently completed his book The Mystery of You: Freedom is Closer Than You Think.

Things you will also learn in this episode:

• What the ‘Illusion of Separation” means.
• Finding intimacy with life to stop seeking.
• Tuning yourself to what you want.e
• How to live in a state of curiosity 
• How to achieve the “truest surrender”

Quotes:

“With separation comes identities– things that define who I am. And when all those things define me, and I attach my values and worth to those things, I become very attached to how someone else looks compared to me, or when one of those identities gets threatened.” - Emilio Diez Barrosso

“The body is very much in the present moment, and it’s always in a relationship right now.” - Emilio Diez Barrosso

“If we take responsibility for our upsets and the judgements that we hold for ourselves and own it, then we will be that beacon of light that alleviates suffering.” - Emilio Diez Barrosso

“Pain is not an option, but suffering is, and most suffering stems from resistance.” - Emilio Diez Barrosso

“When we can be in that place of inner cohesion, our actions can be powerful.” - Emilio Diez Barrosso

The antidote to resistance isn’t acceptance, it’s curiosity. - Emilio Diez Barrosso