Take Back Your Mind

The New Human Story with Gregg Braden

Oct 18, 2023

Gregg Braden, a five-time New York Times best-selling author and scientist, discusses the connections between humans, our planet, and the cosmos. He explores how we can transcend pain and suffering to find peace. The conversation also covers the importance of discussing world extremes in kinder ways, our interconnectedness, and the journey from humanity to divinity.

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Quick takeaways

Meditation is important for activating our own potential and gaining insight into what is true and expressing our true selves.

Recognizing and embracing beauty in all things can elevate us above fear and darkness, allowing us to live with love, respect, and unity.

Choosing nonviolence and focusing on our divinity can lead to a better world, as nations turn away from war and individuals challenge patterns of violence.

Deep dives

The Power of Meditation and Tapping into Infinite Potential

Greg Braden emphasizes the importance of meditation as the foundation of spiritual work and paying undistractable attention to what is real. He explains that we have infinite potential and should not rely solely on technology, but instead activate our own potential. By developing a meditation practice, we gain insight into what is true and express our true selves.

Introduction

3min

The Destructive Nature of Jealousy and Envy

6min

Exploring the Human Experience

12min

The Battle Between Good and Evil

19min

The Deep Mystery of Human Connections

8min

The Power of Beauty

19min

Embracing Love, Harmony, and Peace

3min

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Next, Michael welcomes Gregg Braden to the show. Gregg is a five-time New York Times best-selling author, scientist, and international educator who is renowned as a pioneer in the emerging paradigm based on science, social policy, and human potential. His work reveals deep insights into The New Human Story, and how these discoveries inform the policies of everyday life and the emerging world. To date, his research has led to 15 film credits and 12 award-winning books now published in over 40 languages.

During their conversation, Michael and Gregg cover:

–The insight Gregg gained while doing archeological research in some of the most remote places on Earth about the connections between us, our planet, the cosmos, and the cycle of time through speaking with the local indigenous communities who had preserved their ancient wisdom traditions, and how these can provide clues to help us transcend human pain and suffering to find peace

–The importance of talking about the extremes we see in our world (i.e., climate change, social inequity and upheaval, the collapse of economic systems, etc.) in kinder ways to achieve a greater unity vs. weaponizing them to create division

–Why many are reluctant to embrace The New Human Story of our interconnectedness

–How our humanity leads to our divinity, and what that means

–The unlimited adaptability of our human biology – and a whole lot more!

And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation.

Connect with Gregg and check out his speaking tours and events at www.greggbraden.com.

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