What Have You Taken From the Awareness Explorers Podcast?

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Sothat: What do you think are a couple of the key learnings that have meant something in your life, that have caused you to live or do something differently? Yeit's a great question. One thing i would say is that people who have progressed usually done a lot of trial and error and found a few things that really work for them. You don't have to spend all your life on a meditation cushion. Try techniques that take five seconds to do that see if they can propel you into a slightly different view. If you can do that, your life changes, because then you have a friend for life.

Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist, best-selling author of many books, and a professional speaker. His work has been translated into 47 languages. Jonathan has made numerous appearances on the Oprah show and CNN as well as other national TV talk shows. He has spent over 35 years studying the most practical and powerful methods for personal and professional development and is also known for his popular podcast, Awareness Explorers.

In this episode, Eric and Jonathan discuss enlightenment as well as various techniques to explore our awareness.

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In This Interview, Eric and Jonathan Robinson Discuss How to Explore Our Awareness and …

His definition of enlightenment: a shift in identity from ego-personality to presence and awareness
Enlightenment is being at peace in the present moment
His humbling experience of speaking to Mother Theresa
Experimenting with and being willing to try different techniques to help shift your view
How having gratitude and saying “Thank You” many times a day can change your experience
Techniques and phrases for working with our judgmental mind
Learning to not take our views so seriously
How being more playful in our lives can bring the feeling of freedom
His powerful technique for happiness: not letting your mind take over when you’re enjoying something
The different forms of inquiry we can practice
Questions we can ask that can reorient ourselves from our problem seeking minds
Making a pain and pleasure list and scheduling things from your pleasure list

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