Awareness Explorers

In this episode we talk to Susanne Marie about the experiences of unity and of "no self," and the role that the heart and softening have in awakening. Includes a guided meditation from Susanne Marie to help open your heart. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode we describe various new technologies that can foster spiritual awakening. Includes a guided meditation on how to know if a technology is truly helpful. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. LINKS TO THE PRODUCTS AND TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: LIFTiD Neurostimulation https://www.getliftid.com/about-us.html Acupressure Massage Rings https://www.amazon.com/SUMAJU-Acupressure-Massage-Medicine-Circulation/dp/B074RH1CZS/ref=pd_sbs_121_t_1/146-7172230-4730418?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B074RH1CZS&pd_rd_r=dcd1eaed-c265-468c-b25b-1c20004635ba&pd_rd_w=TQdE5&pd_rd_wg=ggrHD&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=09Z7RCFY48TKBET24P6Z&psc=1&refRID=09Z7RCFY48TKBET24P6Z Touchpoints for Calm https://thetouchpointsolution.com/products/touchpoints-for-calm Inner Balance from HeartMath Institute https://www.heartmath.org/store/products/inner-balance/ Apollo https://shop.apolloneuro.com/

In this episode we explore whether the future exists and how our preoccupation with the future can be an obstacle to awakening. Includes a guided meditation to help you release the future and fully experience the peace of the present moment. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode we talk about how spirituality has changed over the past 25 years, and how to take advantage of the most positive changes. Includes a guided meditation engaging your intuition to discover what has kept you back and what can accelerate your growth moving forward. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode we talk to Gail Brenner about the connection between psychotherapy and awareness practices. Includes a guided meditation from Gail using the metaphor of the mind as the wide-open, borderless clear sky. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode we talk about how inner experience of the body can be a useful catalyst for spiritual growth. Includes a guided meditation using our body sensations to connect to the larger field of awareness that we all are. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode we talk about how humility is crucial on the spiritual path and yet paradoxically cannot be directly cultivated. Includes an exploration of how humility can be experienced, and a guided meditation to help people let go of false ideas about themselves. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode we talk to Carole Griggs and Ted Strauss about a model for accelerating conscious awakening, and the advantages of consciousness coaching. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode we talk about the implications of nonduality in our spiritual and daily lives. Includes a guided meditation using imagination and metaphor to bring you to the experience that we're all part of one energy. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode we introduce games that can be played with two people and can quickly lead to the joy and peace of pure awareness. Includes a guided meditation that uses specific questions to guide the listener into a relaxation of their body and separate ego identity. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.  

In this episode we talk to Loch Kelly about Effortless Mindfulness, and how it differs from Deliberate Mindfulness as a method of opening to naturally compassionate, awake awareness. Includes a guided meditation or "glimpse practice" from Loch to help us know awake awareness without resorting to the thinking mind. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode we take a look at oneness from many angles, including spiritual bypassing and the paradox of oneness and humanness. Includes a guided meditation that leads us through a progression to the experience of Oneness. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode we talk about how to use language as a tool to help you experience pure awareness. Includes a guided meditation that uses short phrases to point you back to your true nature as awareness. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode we explore how to know if what you're doing to work on yourself is really working for you. Includes a guided meditation to help you find ways to allow the eternal present to resolve all difficulties and even to present solutions to practical problems. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode we talk to spiritual teacher Byron Katie about the false self, the benefits of not believing your thoughts, and the lack of separation between people. Includes a guide to meditating on your judgements using Byron Katie's worksheets. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode we discuss how to act passionately in the world while being unattached to the results. Includes a guided meditation to help us combine intention with surrender. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. John Astin about consciousness research, songwriting, and practices for opening to pure experience. Includes a guided meditation, "The Borderless Field of Being" from his new book, "This Extraordinary Moment." Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode, Brian tells Jonathan about finding a way out of depression through awareness, his theater background, and his influences in the spiritual search. In addition, Brian leads a guided mediation using a window of eternity metaphor to help you expand your view into infinite awareness. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode, Jonathan tells Brian about his spiritual teacher, the wild experiments he's done, and what he's found most helpful. In addition, Jonathan leads a guided mediation in which you contemplate your death in order to bring new aliveness to your current life. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

In this episode, we discuss how the tendencies towards control and perfectionism can interfere with our desire for peace and awareness, and how we can overcome these obstacles. Includes a guided meditation that walks you through the three phases of wabi sabi, imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.