The Guru Within:
Demystify Sovereignty and Surrender
(and avoid the pitfalls) on the Spiritual Path
A 4-week program begins on November 15, 2023
Today’s spiritual landscape is a complex labyrinth of teachings, teachers, and communities, each with its promise and peril.
At the crux of navigating this intricate tapestry lies the delicate dance between sovereignty and surrender.
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The Beauty of Sovereignty
Sovereignty in your spiritual journey means owning your unique path to enlightenment. It’s about listening deeply to inner wisdom, embodying spiritual autonomy, and having the courage to ask questions, even when surrounded by dogma or doctrine.Â
The Sovereignty Pitfalls
However, unchecked sovereignty can slip into the realm of egoic isolation. You may start to drink your own kool aid becoming impermeable to feedback or guidance.
A sense of spiritual materialism may creep in (encouraged by lots of marketing messages) driving you to accumulate teachings, practices, or even teachers with the hope of fast-tracking your awakening.Â
But, consumerism always derails progress, disconnecting you from the slow, steady rhythm of practice, reflection, and dialogue needed for deeply embodied understanding.
The Grace of Surrender
Surrender is the other side of this sacred coin. It’s the sublime art of yielding to a power greater than your conditioned self.
To surrender is to trust deeply, allowing yourself to be guided by something that transcends and includes your current level of awareness.Â
Often, this something comes in the form of someone; a spiritual friend, teacher, guide, or guru who has walked the path you are on.
The Surrender Pitfalls
The challenge lies in discerning what or who is worthy of that surrender. Misplaced trust can lead to spiritual heartbreak.
We’ve all heard the stories—gurus falling from grace, communities disintegrating due to manipulative practices.Â
Blind surrender can create an unhealthy dependency, emotional or otherwise, stripping you of the agency and critical thinking necessary for true spiritual evolution.
Learn More HereThis program starts on November 15, 2023
The live calls meet via Zoom on Wednesdays, November 15, 22, 29, and December 6 from 11am - 12 pm Pacific Time.
All the calls are recorded for those who can't attend live (and for those who like to re-listen).Â
Complete details on the program content and learning materials is below.
The Dance of Sovereignty and Surrender
When balanced wisely, sovereignty and surrender become like two wings of an eagle, lifting and enlivening your spiritual journey.
It's a balance that calls for attention, discernment, and most importantly, kindness towards yourself as you walk (and sometimes stumble on) the path.
It's within this dynamic equilibrium that you can cultivate a deep and meaningful connection to the Guru Within—the inner wellspring of wisdom and love.Â
The Heart’s Wisdom
This is where the teachings that resonate with your heart become apparent, where your capacity to relate to a teacher strengthened, and where the fog of spiritual consumerism lifts, revealing a path that is uniquely yours and also grounded in enriching relationships with the guru within and that all around you.
The truth is –– a relationship with a human guru is not required for awakening, but communion and communication with the Guru Within is.
And yet––to cultivate this inner connection, a teacher/teaching/community is essential 99% of the time.
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How do we balance sovereignty and surrender on our spiritual journey?Â
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How do we discern what is genuinely nurturing for our soul from what merely adds to the noise?
Who is this program for?
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1. You feel a call to deepen your spiritual life, but honestly wonder whether you need a spiritual teacher.Â
This combination of authentic interest and authentic doubt is wonderful.
It provides the right tension to keep you on a path with integrity. But, working with this inner tension is tricky. It’s easy to be too open and also too shut down.
This program will provide you with teachings and techniques so you can:
Cultivate Inner Confidence:Â Strengthen your trust in the intuitions and spiritual instincts that arise in your body/mind.
Purify Spiritual Discernment:Â Cut through false ideas about surrender, trust, and spiritual authority so you can have an emotionally healthy, spiritual profound relationship with a teacher (if you choose).
Reclaim Spiritual Autonomy:Â Free yourself from unhealthy dependencies and step into a beautiful relationship with Spirit within and all around you.
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2. You’ve been hurt or turned off by unhealthy teachers, religious or spiritual teachings, organizations, or unhealthy communities.
Sadly this is common. But, past trauma or simple confusion doesn’t have to cut you off from grounded, healthy spiritual practices. In many ways, this kind of history is the foundation for cultivating a fantasy-free relationship with a spiritual guide. This program will provide you with teachings and techniques so you can:Â
Experience Restorative Healing:Â Heal past spiritual wounds and misconceptions, opening the door to renewed exploration of the Light & Shadow dimensions of the soul.
Deepen Divine Connection:Â Foster a more profound, direct relationship with the Source of Wisdom.Â
Enjoy Heartful Spiritual Community:Â Engage in enriching interactions with fellow seekers on parallel paths.
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In this program we will explore:
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What — or Who — is the Guru?: Tracing the historical and spiritual roots.
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Inner Wisdom, Outer Wisdom: Balancing the relationship between introspection and external guidance.
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Navigating Power Dynamics: Discerning the psychological complexities and potential pitfalls of spiritual teacher–student relationships.
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Integrating Guidance: How to open up and internalize teachings while honoring your unique spiritual signature.
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Healing from Spiritual Hurts: How to work with past wounds and misconceptions to clear the way for a renewed, whole–hearted journey.
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Recognizing the Divine Whispers: Techniques and insights to tune into the subtle nudges of Divine guidance.
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Pitfalls & Authentic Alignment: Learn to recognize and work with common confusions about surrender, openness, and authority to cultivate an embody sense of true spiritual alignment.
“All my life I have yearned for a spiritual teacher, while being frightened of gurus. I wanted a teacher I could be comfortable with yet be skillfully taught by. I am blessed to have found this teacher in Eric. His wisdom, humility, real world business experience, and most of all, sense of humor, are allowing me to gain the spiritual maturity I yearn for.
When you’re ready for a teacher that seems just like you only isn’t – which is the good news – and you are ready to be challenged while always, always being loved, you have found your guy."
-- Jen Louden, best-selling author, podcast host, and writing mentor
What the program includes?
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Standard Program includes:
4 Live Calls - 11/15, 22, 29 and 12/6 from 11am - Noon Pacific
14 Audios - Rich, multi-layered teachings and reflections
2 Guided Meditations - For daily contemplative nourishment
Program Transcripts & Journal
BONUS: Long Mantra Recording
Premium Program
includes all of above plus a 30-minute individual coaching session with Eric.
Premium: Individual CoachingÂ
Making deep, soulful changes is sacred work.
Obstacles and dark nights are part of the path. Meeting and navigating these deep challenges calls for skill, clarity, and deep listening. A guide can help.
That’s why I’m offering Individual Coaching (at a discounted price) as an option.
I’ve supported hundreds of people over the years on their spiriual paths. If this feels right to you, choose the Premium Option below.Â
The Premium Program includes a 30-minute coaching call.
About the teacher.
Your Teacher - Eric Klein
I’ve lived this path of Kriya Meditation  for 50 years and shared it with over 25,000 people including seekers from every faith tradition and spiritual-but-not-religious folks. My grounded approach appeals to parents, artists, yogis, CEOs, surfers, and political leaders. I’ve had the privilege to:
- Teach meditation to students around the world
- Coach individuals to recognize and live their soulful purpose
- Facilitate mindfulness programs for corporations, non-profits, and governmental agencies
- Guide spiritual retreats for individuals and groups
- Write best-selling books on leadership and spirituality
- Cultivate a daily practice of kriya meditation, study, and sharing the blessings of the Kriya Lineage for 50 years.
I’m a lineage holder.
I was trained, ordained, and empowered by Goswami Kriyananda to share the Kriya Dharma. I can attest from experience that these practices and teachings will heal and renew your life. They’ve worked for thousands of people for thousands of years. They’ll work for you.
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