Discussing her memoir, Lotus Girl, Helen Tworkov and Raghu talk about spiritual quests and experiencing a deeper reality. Get your copy of Lotus Girl: https://www.amazon.com/Lotus-Girl-Crossroads-Buddhism-America/dp/1250321557 In this episode, Helen and Raghu talk about: Growing up with tyrannical parents How the iconic photo of Thich Quang Duc changed Helen’s life Being orientated to Asia through Psychedelics, out-of-body meditation experiences, and equanimity Raghu’s altered state through the music of John Coltrane How trying to understand her family lead Helen on a quest for reality Helen’s friendship with Charles Mingus Stories of the Dalai Lama Holding suffering without letting it define you Our capacity to feel many emotions at the same time Being accepting of whatever is in front of you in the moment “At the time, I had no understanding that that kind of break with reality could be an entry into a deeper reality that was very true.” – Helen Tworkov ================ Lotus Girl with Helen Tworkov & Raghu Markus – Mindrolling Podcast Ep. 546 - https://youtu.be/x80m9YyKWJo Raghu Markus – Mindrolling – Ep. 546 – Lotus Girl with Helen Tworkov - https://beherenownetwork.com/(insert slug) ================ Make sure not to miss a single video podcast from Be Here Now Network! Click here to Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1lvEoC5PZWm-MzgUfJQfg Follow Be Here Now Network: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeHereNowNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/beherenownet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beherenownetwork ================ Be Here Now Network Podcasts, Courses, and Articles to help you live a Life in Balance. Heart-Centered wisdom from Ram Dass, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das + many more! Get a Free Guided Meditation from Sharon Salzberg when you first sign up at: https://beherenownetwork.com/