332. David Ellzey

Once called by Norman Cousins, “An accomplished court jester to humanity,” David Ellzey is a transformative speaker, entertainer, author, and mentor – who has inspired a quarter of a million people worldwide to explore the oneness of humanity and of life. As mentor, coach, and teacher, David guides clients with unflinching self-inquiry, techniques like The Sedona Method for emotional well being, movement, and fundamentally pure investigation into what is real. Humor often joins the journey. His devotion to the mystery of life began at age fourteen when he had his first life-changing experience of sensing the infinite presence that permeates all of existence. At age seventeen he pursued the embodiment of this understanding through the performance art form of pantomime taught by his teacher using ancient principles of Kabbalah. He was guided by his dear teacher to create universes in the silence and emptiness on stage. But most importantly, David understood that, indeed, all of life is born of, and returns to, this mother consciousness. Published in non-dual and contemplative journals, and author of, The Ocean of Now, David’s a regular presenter at the Science and Non-Duality Conferences. David sat with Francis Lucille for 10 years, with Neelam in India, and is forever inspired by Rumi and Nisagardatta. Currently his private practice as a consciousness coach is based in New York City. Website: davidellzey.com David Ellzey in Panel at Sofia U. Part 1 | Part 2 Book: The Ocean of Now: How To Navigate The Unsure Waters Of These Challenging Times With Courage And Peace Transcript of this interview Interview conducted 1/16/2016 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:39 - The Power of Mime and Kabbalah 00:06:35 - Mysteries of Mime and Spirituality 00:09:38 - A Life-Changing Experience under the Stars 00:13:08 - The Groundedness Behind Youthful Worry 00:15:34 - Being "In the Moment" with Solomon 00:17:59 - The Power of Loving Presence 00:20:26 - Komedi di Rumah Sakit 00:22:53 - Living from Cosmic Intelligence 00:27:03 - Awareness and Thought 00:30:45 - Spontaneous Mime Performance 00:35:02 - Going beyond the habit of reflection and recategorization 00:38:06 - Dissolving the Concept of "I Need to Be" 00:41:52 - Cultivating an Inner Quietness 00:44:35 - Lester's Journey of Self-Inquiry and Awakening 00:46:35 - The Disappearance of the Egoic Self 00:48:57 - The Simultaneous Nature of Experience 00:51:22 - Reassembling the Perception of Pain 00:54:27 - No Sense of a Personal Self 00:57:17 - The Power of This Moment 00:59:56 - Exploring Emotions and the Sedona Method 01:02:37 - Dissolving Emotionality and Finding Clarity 01:05:18 - Letting Go of Illusions and Emotions 01:07:48 - Glimpses of Consciousness 01:10:29 - The Nature of Knowingness 01:12:54 - Coaching for Conscious Living 01:16:30 - "The Joy of Living" 01:19:11 - Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People 01:21:55 - Staying Open to the Unfolding Moment 01:27:02 - The Yearning for Fulfillment 01:32:01 - Concluding Remarks and Future Events