The Spirit of Experimentation Is Really Important

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Sometimes you find a technique that works for you and helps you shift your view. So sometimes something that was working stops working. A lot of times, a technique we may have tried for that didn't do much for us can be very beneficial at later stage in our growth journey. When i interviewed a bunch of these spiritual leaders, one of the things that surprised me was how often people talked about gratitude. And i was kind of taken aback that so many people mentioned that gratitude was a doorway.

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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