The 3 Key Steps To Intuitive Eating, Ego Dissolution, Raising & Educating Children In A Modern Era & More With Paul Chek.

Aug 24, 2019

In this enlightening discussion, Paul Chek, an expert in corrective and high-performance kinesiology, shares his insights on intuitive eating and the deep connection between consciousness and dietary choices. He explores the implications of ego dissolution, advocating for mindfulness and spiritual awareness in personal development. Paul critiques modern parenting techniques, promoting experiential education over conventional methods, and emphasizes the significance of cultivating health through community and connection. Discover his unique approach to transforming health and education in today’s world!

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Consciousness as a Reference Point

Consciousness is the reference point for information and energy flow.
It exists within our sensory perception range, influenced by everything from atoms to higher vibrational realms.

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Stopping the Brain

Advanced meditators like Ken Wilber can stop their brains' conscious activity.
This has been observed through brainwave monitoring, demonstrating a state of no mind.

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Soul as the Experiencer

The soul, representing total consciousness, experiences the flow of energy and information.
It acts as a zero point behind all vibrations, aware of everything happening within us.

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The kingdom of childhood

Frederick Amrine

Helen Fox

Rudolf Steiner

This book presents seven lectures by Rudolf Steiner, given during his final visit to England, focusing on the principles of Waldorf education. Steiner discusses the three seven-year periods of child development, stressing the need for teaching that engages children's imagination and fantasy rather than early intellectualization. The lectures provide practical examples and insights into the Waldorf approach, highlighting the role of teachers in fostering a holistic learning environment.

Ancient Mysteries, Modern Visions

The Magnetic Life of Agriculture

Philip Callahan

This book details Phil Callahan's discovery of the role and power of paramagnetic rocks in agriculture. By studying ancient peoples' lives, rituals, and agriculture, he provides a scientific explanation for previously misunderstood practices. The book covers topics such as how Egyptian priests levitated people and how plants act as antennae.

Mystic Spiral Journey of the Soul

Jill Purce

In this book, Jill Purce delves into the symbolism of spirals, tracing their significance from Stone Age art to modern cultural expressions. The spiral is presented as a universal symbol of growth and spiritual journey, reflecting both inward and outward movements towards enlightenment. The book features numerous illustrations intended for contemplation, highlighting the spiral's role in various traditions.

The Physics of Angels

Rupert Sheldrake

Matthew Fox

Stalking the wild pendulum

Itzhak Bentov

Stalking the Wild Pendulum: On the Mechanics of Consciousness by Itzhak Bentov is a unique exploration of consciousness, blending scientific concepts with mystical insights. Bentov delves into the nature of consciousness, exploring its connection to sound, light, and the structure of the universe. The book uses a model of consciousness as a vibratory system, suggesting that our reality is fundamentally based on sound and vibration. It explores altered states of consciousness and their potential to access different realities. Bentov's work has influenced various fields, including parapsychology and consciousness studies.

Parenting with Love and Logic

Charles Fay

Falling Upward

A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life

Richard Rohr

In 'Falling Upward,' Richard Rohr divides human life into two halves. The first half is about building a life, achieving success, and establishing an identity. The second half, often misunderstood as a period of decline, is actually a journey of spiritual growth, contentment, and deeper understanding. Rohr argues that spiritual maturity is achieved not by avoiding failures and sufferings but by embracing them as necessary steps towards true self-discovery and union with God. The book offers practical guidance on transitioning from the outer tasks of the first half of life to the inner tasks of the second half, emphasizing the importance of integrity, love, and non-dualistic thinking[2][3][5].

The Second Mountain

The Quest for a Moral Life

David Brooks

In 'The Second Mountain', David Brooks explores the concept of two mountains in life: the first mountain, which represents individual success and ego-driven achievements, and the second mountain, which symbolizes a life of deeper meaning, commitment, and contribution to a greater good. Brooks argues that our society's extreme individualism has torn the social fabric, and the path to repair is through making deeper commitments to a spouse and family, a vocation, a philosophy or faith, and a community. The book is both a personal reflection on Brooks' own life journey and a broader social commentary, offering practical advice and stories of people who have lived joyous, committed lives[2][4][5].

Destructive Emotions

A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama

Daniel Goleman

Destructive Emotions: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama delves into the roots of destructive emotions like anger and hatred, offering strategies for understanding and managing them. The book combines insights from Buddhist philosophy with modern neuroscience, highlighting the role of mindfulness and meditation in emotional balance. It also explores broader societal implications, advocating for compassion and altruism.

Man's Search for Meaning

Viktor Frankl

The book is divided into two parts. The first part recounts Frankl's harrowing experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps, including Auschwitz, between 1942 and 1945. He describes the inhumane conditions and the psychological and emotional struggles of the prisoners. The second part introduces Frankl's theory of logotherapy, which posits that the primary human drive is the search for meaning, rather than pleasure. Frankl argues that meaning can be found through three main avenues: work (doing something significant), love (caring for another), and suffering (finding meaning in one's own suffering). The book emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and meaning in life, even in the most adverse conditions, as a key factor in survival and personal growth.

For the third time, I've joined Paul Chek at his home hidden away in the hilly backcountry of San Diego, California to interview him. And this time we take a deep deep dive into topics such as intuitive eating, consciousness, ego dissolution, education models such as Waldorf and unschooling and much more!

Paul is an internationally-renowned expert in the fields of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology. For over twenty-five years, his unique, holistic approach to treatment and education has changed the lives of countless people worldwide – many of his clients, his students and their clients.

By treating the body as a whole system and finding the root cause of a problem, Paul has been successful where traditional approaches have consistently failed. Paul is the founder of the C.H.E.K (Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology) Institute, based in California, USA and the P~P~S Success Mastery Coaching Program.

He is a sought-after presenter and has consulted for organizations such as the Chicago Bulls, Australia’s Canberra Raiders, New Zealand’s Auckland Blues, the US Air Force Academy and other elite organizations. He has produced over 60 DVDs and 17 advanced-level home study courses designed for the fitness and clinical professional. He is a strong believer in the essential role provided by practical training and has developed four Advanced Level Training programs to provide hands-on instruction for the exercise and health industries.

Paul's CHEK Exercise Coach program introduces fitness and exercise professionals to an integrated approach to conditioning; the C.H.E.K Practitioner Program is a two to four year advanced level program teaching corrective exercise and high-performance conditioning; the Golf Performance Series focuses on functional conditioning for golfers; the Optimal Health and Fitness Through Practical Nutrition and Holistic Lifestyle Coaching Program contains three levels and shows how to reach optimal health from the inside out.

Thousands of people worldwide have been trained in one or more of these challenging and elite level certification programs. Paul has also accrued three US patents for posture calibrating, hydrotherapy and equipment inventions, and has also designed several pieces of functional exercise equipment.

In this episode with Paul Chek, you'll hear: -Why Paul became an espresso aficionado..4:30

Paul and his wife at one time worked 18+ hrs a day; espresso was an effective way to stay engaged and productive
Caregiver archetype
Studying functional medicine, Paul found people who had blood sugar issues had coffee on an empty stomach
- Inflammation, hormone regulation issues
- Logic doesn't work to get people to kick a bad habit
- People have a deep emotional connection to coffee
Came across some time release vitamins; saw word "chelated" on the bottle
Saw a connection between chelation and coffee to help with above mentioned issues
Began using organic butter, nut butters, yak butter tea
Laird Hamilton was a fan out of the gate
Encouraged people to put something in their coffee and eat a bit of food first thing in the morning

-Intuitive eating and a discussion on what is "God"..10:40

Difference between intuition and instinct:
- Intuition is asking the totality of yourself a question and waiting for the answer
- Only "God" can give you the soul; the soul is "God" in you
Ken Wilburn is known to be able to "stop" his brain (see video)
Book: Destructive Emotions by Dalai Lama
Scientifically speaking, "God" can only be defined as "zero"
Book: Stalking the Wild Pendulum by Itzak Bentov
Book: The Physics of Angels
"What we call spirits and angels is the flow of information and energy that is anthropomorphized" (human interpretation)
Eternity, not infinity, is the zero point that we call "God"
Intuitive eating: One empties their soul, then asks if a particular food is what they should eat that day. They'll receive the answer according to the energy they feel, positive or negative
"Human beings will continue to invent technologies outside themselves until they've either destroyed the planet or they've come to the realization that everything they've created outside of themselves is a copy of a technology that exists within themselves." --Rudolf Steiner

-An alternative view of human DNA..28:55

DNA is not a bunch of information like a computer; it's an antenna system that's tapping into morphogenic fields
The Michelson-Morley Experiment (proved that the aether does exist)
YouTube video explaining Gregg Braden's "phantom DNA" experiment
Book: The Mystic Spiral by Jill Purce
YouTube: String Theory Explained - What is the True Nature of Reality?
Article on Whirling Dervishes (re: Paul's experience seeing photons in the sun)
Book: Ancient Mysteries, Modern Visions by Phil Callahan
YouTube series: The Dirt Facts by Paul Chek

-Soul connection and ego dissolution..42:40

Ego dissolution often occurs when people are in a deep crisis
- It cannot occur when we are constrained by religious or cultural standards
- Book: The Second Mountain by David Brooks
- Book: Falling Upward by Richard Rohr
Books by Viktor Schauberger
Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Set aside preconceived notions, and allow your soul to speak to your body
YouTube video: The Hunza Diet
A British medical officer found that the Hunza people were regular smokers and drinkers with no apparent ill effect on their longevity
The psyche is more powerful than physiology
3-step process on learning to be guided at 3 levels:
- Diet logging
- Muscle testing (duck bill muscle testing)
  - The body will not support a lie
  - Addictions and unbelief inhibit honest biological feedback
- Listening to the soul
The biggest challenge to soul connection is a connection of the ego
You have to have legitimate spiritual courage
Supplements muffle the signals of the soul

-Paul's thoughts on educating children..1:11:15

Ground children into the realities of the real world (meet halfway on buying toys)
Book: Parenting With Love and Logic
Education system designed to support the agricultural and industrial revolutions
BGF Podcast on Unschooling
Book: The Kingdom of Childhood: Introductory Talks on Waldorf Education
Steiner invented biodynamic farming, which has proven to be superior to other methods of farming
Minimum screen time, maximum engagement with the world and creative stimulants at a young age
We have a choice on how to raise our children: either allow screens and teachers or we can be proactive and use those as tools while retaining our role as primary educators

-The one question Paul Chek wishes he could answer but hasn't been asked..1:31:20 -And much more! Resources from this episode:

-Podcast: Why Humans Need Winter, How Too Much Christmas Is Dangerous, Rites Of Passage & More With Paul Chek.

-Podcast: Heavy Rock Lifting, Building Your Own “Water Charging” Station, Biomechanical Fixes, Plant Medicine Journeys & More With Paul Chek.

-All of Paul Chek's books

-Chek Institute

-Book: Destructive Emotions by Dalai Lama

-Book: Stalking the Wild Pendulum by Itzak Bentov

-Book: The Physics of Angels

-The Michelson-Morley Experiment

-YouTube video explaining Gregg Braden's "phantom DNA" experiment

-Book: The Mystic Spiral by Jill Purce

-YouTube: String Theory Explained - What is the True Nature of Reality?

-Article on Whirling Dervishes

-Book: Ancient Mysteries, Modern Visions by Phil Callahan

-YouTube series: The Dirt Facts by Paul Chek

-Book: The Second Mountain by David Brooks

-Book: Falling Upward by Richard Rohr

-Books by Viktor Schauberger

-Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

-YouTube video: The Hunza Diet

-Book: Parenting With Love and Logic

-BGF Podcast on Unschooling

-Book: The Kingdom of Childhood: Introductory Talks on Waldorf Education

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