# #34 - Daniel Thorson | Spirituality is Secure Attachment with Reality

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Published: 2025-04-09T18:58:36+00:00
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## Resource

Daniel Thorson spent 5 years in residential training at The Monastic Academy with 2 years in cumulative silent retreat. He has decades of deep engagement with contemplative practice, systems theory, and transformative work. He’s also the beloved host of The Emerge Podcast and writes at The Intimate Mirror , where he’s exploring how people can develop a secure attachment with reality. Resources: * Spirituality is Secure Attachment with Reality * AI for Emotional Unfolding * Steve March on Self-Improvement vs Self-unfoldment * https://x.com/dthorson YouTube: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetagame.substack.com

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