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The Leela School: https://leelaschool.org/Leela Foundation YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LeelaFoundationLeele Foundation Website: https://leela.org/In this episode of the Mystery College podcast, Jake welcomes Eli Jaxon-Bear, founder of the Leela School, for a profound conversation rooted in awakening, self-inquiry, and the art of true service. Eli shares his journey from being a federal fugitive during the Vietnam War to meeting his teacher, Papaji, and how these experiences shaped the Leela School’s unique approach to transformation. The discussion examines the meaning of awakening, the role of hypnotherapy and the Enneagram, and the importance of self-reflection on one's true desires.Listeners will experience a guided exercise in presence, learn about the pitfalls of spiritual concepts, and hear Eli’s perspective on the value of genuine teachers and the necessity of direct realization over conceptual understanding. The conversation also covers the Leela School’s pioneering psilocybin facilitator program in Oregon, emphasizing the importance of set, setting, and skillful means in supporting deep transformation.