(Re)defining a Relationship with God with Justin Borroto

In today’s episode, our guest is Justin Borroto. He is a Miami native who is passionate about love, spirituality, healing, justice, and yoga. He has previously worked as a high school math teacher, recruiter, and diversity, equity, and inclusion facilitator in Washington DC. 

Key Quotes

[7:28-7:33] God encompasses all that has been and all that will ever be.

[19:20-19:25] The method you use to seek God is not as important as the sincerity and dedication you bring to the quest. 
[43:12-43:17] To know God is to understand that we are both everything and nothing, always learning and never truly knowing.

From Justin

Note: There are many schools and philosophies and definitions of God within the various Yogic and Vedic traditions. At points in the interview, I named "Yoga", "Hinduism", and "Eastern philosophies" interchangeably - it would be more precise and accurate to say "Vedic traditions" and the "Yogic philosophy and practices indigenous to what we now call India, Pakistan, and the Indus River Valley."

I want to thank all of my teachers for how I've come to know God. Some things I shared were my reflections on their teachings, and some were a direct resharing of what they've taught me.

God through Yoga and Vedic Tradition:

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: @srisriravishankar, @artofliving (hours of videos w/ commentary and wisdom by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar)

Susanna Barkataki: @susannabarkataki 

Swami Chidananda: @swami_chidananda

God through Astrology and broader spirituality:

Priya Kale: @cosmicdiaries, @planetpriya

Loli Moon: @mysticmoonmedicine

Chani Nicholas: @chaninicholas, @chani.app

Ellen Bowles: @ellensbowles

Introduction to Yoga Book:

"Embrace Yoga's Roots: Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice" by Susanna Barkataki

Next World Tarot: Cristy Road - @croadcore

I would also like to thank my mother, and the women in my family who taught me the power of a relationship with God and prayer - even when I didn't understand it.

How to connect with Justin Borroto 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-borroto 

Instagram: @Jbrooox