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"It is not length of life, but depth of life." - Ralph W. Emerson
What an incredible journey this has been! Join us, as we close this first season with one last episode on the art of finding yourself.
I start this season finale by explaining why I have decided to make this one the last episode of the season. I argue that it is not more and more content what we need, but rather learning to trust our sense of intuition and allowing ourselves to be attracted by what, in our hearts, we feel is important; and returning to that over and over again. We use the analogy of a radar to explain how the human being can distinguish Truth through an internal intuition mechanism, which we need to learn to trust and develop.
This last episode isn't just about sharing more information, it's about personal transformation. It's about helping you to discover for yourself the realm of consciousness that you've been overlooking. We'll explore the concept of Being and its connection to our deeper selves, along with practical ways in which you can learn to reconnect to it again and again.
The secret ingredient to calming your mind is revealed: surrendering to life!
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“Don't turn away. Keep your gaze on the bandaged place. That is where the light enters you.” - Rumi
This episode invites you on the journey of navigating the landscape of your emotions, as we unveil how they serve as catalysts for personal and spiritual growth. We start off by spinning a tale of a king on a quest for wisdom and balance, who after approaching a wise sage for guidance, receives the following teaching: "This Too Will Pass." The rest of the episode expands around the following question: How to approach emotions in a wise way?
We start with a poem by Rumi, followed by the teachings of other sages, all of whom emphasize the importance of attending to our emotions with patience, care, and attention. You will learn why suppressing emotions does more harm than good and how to create room for them, fostering healing, growth, and self-realisation.
We also discuss the balance needed when approaching your emotions more wisely. We don't want to disregard them as unimportant, nor do we want to fall into the trap of thinking they are something concrete. When we understand our emotions as fluid, like clouds in the sky, we come closer to our true identity -- in the words of Pema Chödrön: “You are the sky. Everything else – it's just the weather.”
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"Be strong then, and enter into your own body: there you have a solid place for your feet."
In this episode, we use a poem by the mystic poet Kabir to guide us deeper into ourselves and our understanding of the important questions of life: where can I find happiness? where can I find security? where can I find myself?
Kabir's poem takes us on a complete journey through the promises and perils of the spiritual journey. The first lesson we are reminded of is to disidentify from this 'wanting-creature' inside of us, and not to be led to the places where it convinces us happiness is to be found. We are reminded that the future doesn't really exist and that nothing lasting and truly fulfilling can be found there: 'Don't nest there!' is Kabir's advice to us.
'Where should we nest then?' is the inevitable question that arises. Kabir's response is simple and straightforward: 'Return to your own body!' for according to him, that's the only place of real safety.
How to do this is what this episode is all about. A guide to the art of body awareness.
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A Greek Philosopher by the name of Epictetus once wrote: "Don't hope that events will turn out the way you want; welcome events in whichever way they happen: this is the path to peace."
In this episode we explore the subtle art of surrender, which means acceptance of the present moment circumstances as they present themselves. We explore how letting go of our judgements and desires can open up the door for true peace and fulfillment to come into our lives.
We use the analogy of life as a river with a strong current. A wise person is the one who recognizes that the river has a current that cannot be altered. Once one knows this, one knows that the best way forward is to use the current of the river, rather than opposing it. In contrast, stands the foolish person, who ignores the fact that the river has a current and starts swimming against it.
We delve into the teachings of the Buddha, Jesus, Eckhart Tolle and Marcus Aurelius to accentuate the importance of accepting life as it unfolds and how this attitude of acceptance can help us on the path towards finding ourselves.
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Ram Dass once said: "Everything changes once we identify with being the witness to the story, instead of the actor in it." In this episode, we keep the focus of our attention on the ego and how it operates. We do this because we've learned that the most direct way of disidentifying with the ego is to observe it in operation. Where does it operate? In your field of consciousness: in your mind.
In the previous episode, we explored the nature of the ego and how it operates. In this episode, we'll explore how to deal with it. What can I do to free myself from ego? This is the question we'll try to answer. We'll use an excerpt from a Buddhist scripture called 'The Way of The Bodhisattva' to explore one simple practice for dealing with the ego.
We'll dive into how self-observation can help dissolve the ego, opening a deeper dimension within us. Our conversation extends to the transformative power of meditation and mindfulness, and how these practices can help us reconnect with our inner selves.
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The Tao Te Ching has an interesting line in it, which says "First realize that you are sick, then you can move toward health."
Have you ever wondered, "Who am I, really?" In this episode, this question becomes a catalyst for a detailed exploration of the complex realm of the ego. We argue that in order to find who you are, you need to first know who you are not!
What is the ego? How does it operate? This is crucial information because, as we will explore in the episode, familiarizing yourself with the working mechanics behind the ego, gives us a much better chance of being able to observe it as it plays its game in our field of consciousness. The analogy of a football player is used, who plays as a defender: when he is familiar with the way in which the opposing striker plays, let's say he knows that the striker is left-footed, then the defender stands a much better chance of defending. In the same way, the more we are familiar with how the ego operates, the better chance we have of detaching ourselves... by observing it.
The practice of self-observation remains crucial in this, for the only way we can deal with the ego in ourselves is by observing it as it gets triggered inside of us. When the observing presence is there, that's when you have one foot out of ego and closer to who you really are, which in this episode we describe as 'formless consciousness'.
These, among others, are the ego mechanisms that we will explore in greater detail: identification with body and things, unsatiable desire, resistance to the present moment, a feeling of isolation, complaining, and self-aggrandizement.
So, are you ready to unmask the ego for the imposter that it really is and thus embark on a journey towards your true essence? Let's journey together, there's no time to lose.
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"How often do you actually pay attention inside? If you're like most people, the answer is never at all!"
In this episode, we talk about the Hindu Philosophy of the Four States of Consciousness, listed as follows: dreamless sleep, dreaming sleep, ordinary wakefulness, and lastly, the so-called 'turiya', simply translated as 'the fourth state of consciousness'. In this episode, we pay most of our attention to the latter two. We describe the ordinary waking state as one of mind dominance and full of unconscious mental activity, while the fourth state is a state of presence, of alertness... of mental quietude.
We investigate how the practice of self-observation, of looking inside, can serve as a doorway to access this state of presence. We also explore how the simple urge of needing to google an actress' name that you forgot can distance you from this state of peace, and how to break free through intense alertness. Lastly, we talk about the 'great liberation', which is the liberation from your mind, and encourage you to stop taking your thoughts so seriously.
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Eckhart Tolle says that presence is a 'body state', not a 'head state'. An important part of our journey to find ourselves is to regain awareness of the aliveness, the life force that dwells in our bodies. What force heals your wounds? What intelligence orchestrates your digestive system, your immune system, etc.? One of the greatest tragedies in life is to lose touch with the energy that animates our bodies.
The body scan is a meditation technique in which we aim to recollect your attention and focus it on different parts of your body. The aim is to reconnect with the sense of aliveness that can be felt in your body when you pay attention to it. The intention here is to spend time with different parts of our body in turn, cultivating non-judgemental awareness of what is already there, but frequently overlooked. We want to let go of the tendency to want things to be different than how they are.
Simply follow the instructions as best you can. And when the mind wanders away, bring it back without giving yourself a hard time.
When doing this meditation, it's important to remember the Principles of Mindfulness that form the bedrock of successful meditation practice, as well as the attitudes essential for a fruitful practice. For a refresher on these, or if you are completely new to meditation, please refer to the two-part Introduction to Meditation course (Bonus Episodes I and II), where the basics of meditation are explained in a very simple and engaging way.
Make sure to check out the 15-Minute Mindfulness Meditation session (Bonus Episode III).
Thank you for listening! I look forward to welcoming you to another meditation tomorrow!
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Abraham Lincoln said: “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” If we have the task of finding ourselves, meditation is a necessary tool to do that. I would like to encourage you to build a meditation routine where you meditate every day in the morning, before starting your day. I'm sure you can easily wake up 15 minutes earlier!
This is a 15-minute guided meditation. Very simple, all you need to do is sit down and press play. When doing it, make sure that you are not interrupted. Give your meditation practice the respect that it deserves.
As expected, distractions will present, pulling at your attention. But, amidst the flow of thoughts, memories, and worries, you will be gently guided and encouraged to return your attention back to your breath every time that it wanders away.
When doing this meditation, it's important to remember the Principles of Mindfulness that form the bedrock of successful meditation practice, as well as the attitudes essential for a fruitful practice.
For a refresher on these, or if you are completely new to meditation, please refer to the two-part Introduction to Meditation course (Bonus Episodes I and II), where the basics of meditation are explained in a very simple and engaging way.
Make sure to check out the Body Scan Meditation session in Bonus Episode IV. For better results, switch between the two every week.
Thank you for listening! I look forward to welcoming you to another meditation tomorrow!
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This is the second part of a two-part Introduction to Meditation course.
In this episode, we navigate the fundamental principles of meditation and mindfulness that form the bedrock of successful meditation practice, as well as the attitudes essential for a fruitful practice.
The principles introduced are the following: Patience, Presence, Non-judgement, Beginner's Mind & Acceptance. Each of these is introduced and explained thoroughly. How to cultivate each of these within our meditation practice is also discussed. We include stories and quotes from different readings and teachers that clarify and deepen certain points, such as the fascinating story of George Schaller, a field biologist who was the only one who managed to befriend a tribe of gorillas. He did this by using a little secret tactic...
Once you're finished with the two-part Introduction to Meditation course, you will be ready to jump into any of the 2 Guided Meditations that we've included as well. We invite you to take the first steps into building a meditation practice that has the promise to change your life entirely!
Thank you for joining us! Until next time!
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This is the first part of a two-part Introduction to Meditation course.
The basics of meditation are explained in a simple and engaging way. This is not just theories, but also hands-on guidance to help you start your independent meditation practice. I'm sure that after you listen to these two episodes, you won't have a single question about how to meditate, and you'll be ready to hop on to the incredible adventure that meditation is.
Everything that you need to know will be covered, from posture and how to sit, setting up physically and mentally, to breathing and where to focus your attention. We also remind ourselves of the importance of patience and consistency.
We venture into the ancient wisdom of using the breath as an anchor in the stormy sea of thoughts. Together, we'll experience the power of this subtle life force that keeps us grounded and centred.
In the second episode, we'll navigate the fundamental principles of meditation and mindfulness that form the bedrock of successful meditation practice, as well as the attitudes essential for a fruitful practice. Make sure to check it out, too.
Once you're finished with the two-part Introduction to Meditation course, you will be ready to jump into any of the 2 Guided Meditations that we've included as well. We invite you to take the first steps into building a meditation practice that has the promise to change your life entirely!
Thank you for joining us! Until next time!
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A man called G.I. Gurdjieff once said: 'If you wish to get out of prison, the first thing you must do is realize that you are in prison. If you think you are free, you can't escape.'
A simple Introduction to Meditation course (2 Episodes) where the basics of meditation are explained in a very simple and engaging way, and where you are taught how to practice meditation. I'm sure that after you listen to these, you won't have a single question about how to meditate, and you'll be ready to hop on to the incredible adventure that meditation is. 2x Guided Meditation sessions for you to start meditating as soon as today!
In this episode, we'll explore the nature of the mind, the 'stickiness' of our thoughts, the urgent pull they have on our attention, and how they create some kind of mental prison in our consciousness. A prison whose bars are made of thought: verbal and visual thought. We'll explore the nature of thought and navigate the illusion that words and images create. We do this because of what Gurdjieff said: we need to familiarize ourselves with the mechanisms that imprison us before we can free ourselves from them.
We examine closely the two types of thoughts that your mind creates: verbal and visual, we'll guide you so that you can experience them yourself. The more we understand how our mind works, the easier it's going to be for us to see beyond it. What lies beyond it? We introduce the first element of the 'deeper dimension of consciousness' that we've been hinting at: the one who observes. That part of your consciousness who just observes the mind, the one who listens to the thoughts... the witness.
Lastly, we introduce the practice of meditation and mindfulness as an essential tool in this journey of self-realization.
We are including the following Bonus material for you, entirely free. Make sure to check it out!
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn how to meditate in a simple and engaging way. Thank you for joining us! Until next time!
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Are we really living in the present? Or are we just too distracted by our minds... prisoners of our past, future, worries, anxieties, and anticipations? Join me, Alex, as we journey through an in-depth exploration of our relationship with the present moment. We'll uncover how we regularly fall prey to a pattern of 'present moment blindness', a psychological trap inherited from our collective mind.
The first part of the episode revolves around a poignant story of a beggar living by a river which illustrates how we often miss the beauty of the present moment, and how our present mental and emotional struggles are most of the time linked to our inability to live in the present moment. From this follows the idea that reconnecting to the present moment can lead to a profound transformation in our lives.
We start by recognizing that there is a voice in your head that won't stop talking. We encourage you to pay attention to how your thoughts keep constantly distracting your attention, bringing it to the past, future, imagination, etc. Understanding these collective mind patterns is the first step in our journey toward reuniting with the source of life itself.
You're encouraged to make it a habit to start observing your mind, and shown how to return to the present moment easily by simply paying attention.
Thank you for joining me! Until next time!
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Look at yourself in the mirror and ask: "Are You In There?" ... Keep doing this until you come up with an answer... "Yes, I am here!..." The fact that you are there, that you exist, is so self-evident that we hardly take any time whatsoever to reflect on it, yet the answers to life's most important questions lie all there. In the premiere episode of "Are You In There?", we explore the essential connection between inner peace and the present moment. We challenge the notion that fulfillment lies in external achievement and turn your focus inwards. Intended to be used as a tool for Alex's psychotherapy clients, this podcast can also help people who are not currently having therapy. Alex introduces himself and shares the journey of how he managed to overcome depression by finding the transformative healing-force of The Power of Now, which unlocked a newfound inner depth within him, that he didn't know existed: a dimension of inner depth that you too can access. Join us on this journey of self-realization, where we lead you to recognize your essential ignorance and embrace true faith by finding a solid place within yourself. Subscribe now for profound wisdom, timeless insights, and practical guidance for your journey to lasting fulfillment. Thank you for joining us! Until next time! You can find us online at https://www.truthfullytalking.com/ or on Instagram under truthfullytalking. We offer this podcast free of charge and your support really makes a difference.
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Welcome to "Are You In There?", a podcast where Alex — a qualified psychotherapist — takes you on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the keys to happiness and meaning in life.
In this trailer, Alex gives a taste of how stories are used in the podcast. In this case, the story of Jamie serves as a metaphor for how we seek happiness in the wrong places. The point of the podcast is to show you where it comes from and how you can find it.
Join Alex as he offers practical insights and inspiring stories to help you break free from superficial desires and embark on a transformative path toward genuine happiness and inner peace.
Subscribe to the podcast now and embark on the quest of finding who you really are.
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