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The Movie of Me to the Movie of We

By: Raghu Markus, Duncan Trussell
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This book which we've been working on for the last four years is called the The Movie of Me to the Movie of We. Everyone has a "Movie of Me" that they firmly believe in. As Krishna Das says, "You wake up in the morning, and you are the star, producer, writer, director, and cinematographer of the Movie of Me 24/7." In fact, we write our own reviews! That constant self-referential point of view leads to daily angst and unhappiness. In this book, we discuss and share ways to transform what the Buddhists call 'self-cherishing' into a deep connectivity with all of life itself.

It takes real work. This isn't just, I'm sick of it, so I'm suddenly going to transform. Many factors contribute to building habitual patterns, neurotic tendencies, and existing conditions because of parents, teachers, and society.

Our investigation has manifested in the form of wonderful chats where we use our lives as examples to illustrate our propensity to delude ourselves. We see our self-interested motivations clearly through Mindfulness and learn how to transform our pain, isolation, and separation. We felt that we had to make some kind of offering to humanity using ourselves as examples and our great teachers to light the way. What's wonderful about being a condensed mass of neurosis, defense mechanisms, and self-defeating habits, is the moment you glimpse that it's just a game you are playing with the infinite.

The infinite is the fabric of love, caring, compassion, and kindness we all connect to with each other. Forget about enlightenment. What can we do for each other? Look at what is going on in the world right now. It's about connection. That wonderful moment of satori, just essence, 'being here now,' as Ram Dass called it, is synonymous with connection and inter-being. It is apparent when we transform our obsession with the mini "me."

None of this would've been possible without the guiding rudder of wisdom and heartfulness from Ram Dass and the grace filled presence of Neem Karoli Baba. It has everything to do with the fun we had hanging out with each other. Hence, The Movie of Me to the Movie of We.

©2023 Mitchell Markus (P)2023 Mitchell Markus
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One of the best spirituality books I’ve listened/read in a long time..

Raghu and Duncan do an amazing job navigating the mystery of life. Two great directors of the movie me to we.

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Great listen

Thank you both so much for putting this material together. Hoping for more in the future 👍

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Just wonderful easy listen

It’s like listening in on a private conversation between 2 amazing friend about a topic that they really care about.

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Thank you!!

Wonderful. It was exactly what I expected. The last chapter was exactly what it needed to be.

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Insightful

Rushed, felt like a conversation not a proper audio book. But worthwhile listen overall if interested in spirituality.

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An Essential (and fun) Guide On How To Turn From Egotism to Altruism

Narrated in a down to earth style by Raghu and Duncan who have an amazing rapport and obvious affection for each other and the subject matter. Reminded me of a spiritual Batman and Robin. Raghu having spent over 50 years on the path being the calm grounded elder brother and Duncan the younger enthusiastic and sometimes sceptical sidekick with good ideas of his own.

I really enjoyed the introduction by Krishna Das who aparantly came up with the Movie concept. Hearing Raghu and Duncan’s life story (their movie of me) added context and background. Their down to earth explanations of their own struggles to overcome egotism and move towards We were encouraging. Plus explanations from other excellent teachers: Jack Kornfeld and Trudy Goodman and great quotes sprinkled in by Raghu. And even advice and a Loving Awareness mantra from Ram Das.
Wow! Much great advice. I think it will really help in the journey away from a self centered perspective towards an altruistic view.

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beautifully done. lots of wisdom and answers to questions we all are asking. take your time and listen

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What I have been needing to hear

Excellent discourse on the philosophy of life. The balance of Duncan and Raghu discussing these topics is perfect. I intend to listen again as there is so much to unpack

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Attaining The Movie of We

This was quite a great listen, one I'd recommend listening to over the course of a few weeks and then listening to it again! If you're on a spiritual journey yourself this is an excellent pick up. It truly felt as though Ram Dass' soul was present for each of their conversations!

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Great conversations!

Duncan and Ragu have the most mind blowing conversations. I cannot recommend this enough. So beautiful.

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