Awareness Explorers

In this episode we examine different types of anger, the causes of anger, and possible methods for dealing with anger and bringing it to awareness. Includes a guided meditation that helps us experience anger without the story attached to it. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. Feedspot calls Awareness Explorers one of the "Best Spiritual Podcasts on the Planet." Here's their list of the Top 15 Spiritual Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/spiritual_podcasts/

In this episode we talk to Steve Farrell about oneness, conscious business, and the necessity of having large portions of humanity wake up. Includes a guided meditation to help us feel into the inner light that is ever-present and connects each one of us. To learn more about Steve Farrell, please visit https://www.humanitysteam.org/ https://twitter.com/Humanitys_Team Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. Feedspot calls Awareness Explorers one of the "Best Spiritual Podcasts on the Planet." Here's their list of the Top 15 Spiritual Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/spiritual_podcasts/

In this episode we explore the many ways we avoid presence, and how to overcome them in daily life. Includes a guided meditation asking three questions to help us let go of obstacles to presence. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. Feedspot calls Awareness Explorers one of the "Best Spiritual Podcasts on the Planet." Here's their list of the Top 15 Spiritual Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/spiritual_podcasts/

In this episode we talk to Jan Frazier about what the awakened experience is like and how we interfere with the precious moments of daily life. Includes a guided description of how to approach daily life experiences from the perspective of allowing spontaneous moments of consciousness to linger. Jan Frazier is the author of When Fear Falls Away: The Story of a Sudden Awakening The Freedom of Being: At Ease with What Is Opening the Door: Jan Frazier Teachings On Awakening The Great Sweetening: Life After Thought To learn more about Jan Frazier, please visit https://janfrazierteachings.com/ Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. Feedspot calls Awareness Explorers one of the "Best Spiritual Podcasts on the Planet." Here's their list of the Top 15 Spiritual Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/spiritual_podcasts/

In this episode we outline three approaches to happiness—external, internal, and psychological—and the relative usefulness and methods of each. Includes a guided meditation leading us through the three elements of finding internal happiness. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. Feedspot calls Awareness Explorers one of the "Best Spiritual Podcasts on the Planet." Here's their list of the Top 15 Spiritual Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/spiritual_podcasts/

In this episode we talk to Michael Lydon about The Realization Process, and explore practical techniques for bringing a sense of the ground of being into our bodies. Includes a guided meditation containing a sampling of Realization Process Techniques. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. Feedspot calls Awareness Explorers one of the "Best Spiritual Podcasts on the Planet." Here's their list of the Top 15 Spiritual Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/spiritual_podcasts/

In this episode, we discuss the value of questions and answer questions from our listeners. Includes a guided meditation that poses questions to expand your mind and help you to experience the infinite knowing beyond the mind. Feedspot calls Awareness Explorers one of the "Best Spiritual Podcasts on the Planet." Here's their list of the Top 15 Spiritual Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/spiritual_podcasts/ 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 what depression is and how awareness practices can break its grip and affect it in beneficial ways. Includes a guided meditation leading you through two methods for being with negative feelings in a way that helps you get unstuck from them. 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 what our pets can teach us about awareness and living a good life. Includes a guided meditation to help us listen to and embody a pet's wisdom. 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 the mind's desire for always wanting more and how to handle that tendency so that peace can be experienced. Includes a guided meditation to help bring awareness to the feeling of lack and to find peace and happiness in the feeling of enough. 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 thrive with feelings of insecurity during these uncertain times using various types of practices. Includes a guided meditation that helps you make friends with insecurity and uncertainty, and receive wisdom from your deeper knowing. 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 Amy Lindgren about her experience of surrender, how she awakened, and what tools were most effective in this process. Includes a guided Pure Conscious Experience meditation, using an appealing visual image. 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 and Brian take turns guiding listeners on 20 minutes of eyes-open meditations, followed by 20 minutes of eyes-closed meditations. 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. Patti Levin about her awakening experiences, oscillating between peace and conditioning, and the relationship between spirituality and psychology. 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 share your experience of awareness and spirituality with friends and family in an exploratory manner. Includes a guided meditation to rehearse all the elements needed to share in with openness and curiosity. 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 we talk about how to be with fear and anxiety on the spiritual path in a way that facilitates greater awakening. Includes a guided meditation to help you drop the story about your fears and experience them as sensations in your body. 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 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/ Qualia Nootropic https://neurohacker.com/shop?keyword=qualia%20nootropic&matchtype=e&network=g&device=c&gclid=CjwKCAiArJjvBRACEiwA-Wiqq2fg4twm88kfz3_UFy-74lGmUckBB0BsHsqjqHTWzHyyn2YGQtbcSBoCj0QQAvD_BwE TransTech Transformative Technology Conference https://www.ttconf.org/ The Technology of Joy https://www.amazon.com/Technology-Joy-Gadgets-Supplements-Feeling/dp/069261625X Shortcuts to Awakening http://shortcutstoawakening.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.

In this episode we talk to Ric Weinman about using higher energetics as a path to awakening and letting go of conditioning. Includes a guided meditation in which Ric leads us through letting go of three levels of selfhood, and into pure experience beyond self. 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 how the practice of dropping a contemplative phrase into the depths of your being can lead to joy and revelation. Includes a guided meditation that introduces two phrases to use in a contemplative journey within. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. Mediation Music: There Are Many Different Kinds of Love by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/vendaface/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

In this episode we reflect on our conversation with Adyashanti and share how you can apply his wisdom and methods to your life. Includes a guided meditation to help you use your body awareness as a barometer for living your truth. 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 Adyashanti about spirituality as living in a state of discovery, and ways to tap into silence in daily life. Includes a guided meditation from Adyashanti leading us through the three steps of experiencing meditation in its truest sense. 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 will and the power of making a decision to wake ourselves up. Includes a guided meditation to help develop our decision-making muscle and our sincere desire for awakening. 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 a cornucopia of metaphors that help people understand awakened awareness. Includes a guided mediation using the dream metaphor to point to nondual awakening. 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 the possibility of receiving energy remotely from spiritual beings, and the advantages and disadvantages of such approaches to awakening. Includes a guided meditation for receiving spiritual energy from a favorite teacher of your choice. 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 Rick Archer of "Buddha at the Gas Pump" about the advantages and ethical pitfalls of gurus and spiritual teachers.

In this episode we discuss different ways to shift identity, different identities that are possible, and the ultimate shift in identity to awareness. Includes a guided meditation that takes you from the innocence of childlike awareness to the expansion into our innate ground of being. 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 different types of retreats, their potential value and potential limitations to aid in awakening. Includes a guided meditation to help you experience a head, heart, and gut awakening. 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 with Lynn Marie Lumiere about how your relationships can grow in harmony through non-dual awareness. Includes a guided meditation from Lynn Marie pointing to the loving awareness that's always present. 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 use visual, auditory, and sensory cues to help notice the ever-present field of awareness. Includes a guided meditation using each sense to awaken 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 talk to Richard Lang about the variety of ways to point to Awareness known as "The Headless Way," pioneered by Douglas Harding. Includes a guided meditation with Richard to help us discover our true nature as pure 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 the uses, abuses, and nuances of using intention to awaken. Includes a guided meditation for setting a clear intention in a way that allows relaxed awakening. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.