Non‑duality is the absence of mentally fabricated boundaries.”
In this wide‑ranging conversation, creator and teacher Dan Goldfield unpacks what that means in real life; how freeing ourselves from constant interpretation dissolves suffering, and why you don’t need hours of meditation to find rest.

We cover Dan’s path from 20 years as a professional drummer/teacher to publishing hundreds of short teachings (Insight Timer, YouTube), and the non‑dual lineages that shaped him (Advaita Vedanta, Zen, Dzogchen, plus lessons from modern Theravada). Dan explains “non‑meditation” (dissolving the line between practice and life), how effort can become the problem, and practical ways to relate to pain, anxiety, and tension, including his experience with the Alexander Technique.

We also reconcile spirituality with business and the creator economy: service over self, authenticity, and empathy‑driven marketing. You’ll hear why “being of benefit” is both the spiritual path and the most sustainable growth strategy for modern creators.

Follow Dan Goldfield on X — @itsdangoldfield
Watch more from Dan on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsdangoldfield

Join us in person: Creator Economy Convention (Vancouver, BC • June 5–7, 2026) Founder tickets are $200 off for a limited time: http://thelivinginternet.com
Your ticket includes access to our Circle community and optional accountability groups, and access to the three-day long convention and three meals throughout the weekend.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Energy, frequency, vibration: opening and setup
00:42 – Meet Dan Goldfield and the origin of his short teachings
04:45 – What is non‑duality? “Absence of mentally fabricated boundaries”
06:30 – The rain example: freedom from interpretation vs reactivity
08:44 – Lineages that shaped Dan: Advaita, Zen, Dzogchen (and modern Theravada)
09:45 – When effort backfires: “gladdening the mind” vs letting go
16:27 – What is non‑meditation? Dissolving the boundary between practice and life
22:21 – “I’m unhappy and in pain”—when to use supportive practices
24:37 – Alexander Technique: releasing self‑created tension and chronic pain
32:02 – Reconciling spirituality and money; creators, service, and authenticity
38:13 – From drums to Dharma business: courses, $10k launch, and focus
43:06 – “Being of benefit” as the test of enlightenment and the creator’s path
1:16:32 – How to find rest now: awareness, gaps in anxiety, and the cloud frame story
1:24:02 – Where to find Dan + Creator Economy Convention details and $200 off

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