Khaled ElSherbini - How a Scientist Interprets Ancient Wisdom Traditions for a Modern Audience

“The psychospiritual is a journey; there's no destination. You can never say suddenly, okay, I've done my work. I'm healed! I'm perfect! I'm enlightened! It doesn't work that way.” - Khaled ElSherbini

Sarah takes her self-proclaimed woo-woo seriously, but she completely understand why some folks (like me) might hesitate to embrace ancient wisdom traditions like astrology, Reiki, or the Enneagram. Sarah believes it often comes down to the language used rather than the core message itself, as well as a prevalent bias against knowledge that lacks modern scientific validation—unless, of course, you consider the immense depth of ancestral wisdom and experience. Sarah does, and so does Khaled ElSherbini, PhD. He founded Consciousness Academy (CA), the top IEA-accredited Enneagram school situated on the Sinai Peninsula, a region revered for its spiritual significance by Islam, Judaism, and Christianity alike. If you appreciate a blend of the mystical with a solid scientific foundation, this conversation is for you! If you’re like me and this sounds a bit too far for you- hang in there, Khaled has something for everyone.

“I started out with a PhD in mechanical and aerospace engineering,” Khaled shares, diving into his impressive array of professional credentials. “I’ve lived several lives and excelled in each, yet none brought me true fulfillment.” This inner discontent sparked a journey of personal development and psychospiritual transformation, leading to the establishment of CA alongside his wife in 2015.

CA quickly emerged as a sanctuary for those seeking a deeper connection with themselves. Students value Khaled’s contemporary scientific background and his talent for translating ancient esoteric concepts into practical insights for modern living. He utilizes the Enneagram, an age-old personality typing system, to help individuals cultivate self-awareness and understand their motivations and behaviors.

In 2020, CA adapted to an online format, expanding its accessibility to a wider audience. Before this transition, Khaled noticed a growing desire among people for something beyond mere goal-setting. “People were yearning for a spiritual experience that transcended their religious frameworks,” he explains. “The mystical elements of religions seemed lost, much like the inner aspects of ourselves have been in our modern world.”

Sarah’s taken his courses and says they embrace the mystical while maintaining a structured, logical approach. “The ‘proof’ we seek is already within us. It’s about awakening aspects of ourselves that we haven’t explored in a long time,” Khaled notes.

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  Dr. Khaled ElSherbini is a transpersonal psychologist and former aerospace scientist. He is the visionary founder of The Consciousness Academy and Enneagram Egypt and also serves as a faculty member at Meridian University. Dr. ElSherbini dedicates his expertise to the realms of consciousness, personal development, and psycho-spiritual transformation.

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