

Awareness Explorers
Jonathan Robinson & Brian Tom O'Connor
If you want to awaken peace and love in daily life, pure awareness is always available as the background of all experience. Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor explore ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.
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Apr 23, 2021 • 45min
81: Pure Experiencing
Dive into the fascinating world of pure experiencing, where everyday moments transform into profound joys. Discover what prevents us from accessing this inherent state and learn how to tap into it through mindfulness. The hosts encourage engaging with art and nature, highlighting the delight they can bring. A guided meditation enhances this journey, focusing on direct sensory experience. Embrace the beauty of the present, overcoming distractions to awaken to clarity and joy in daily life.

Apr 9, 2021 • 55min
80: Tami Simon, Guest Explorer
In this episode we talk to Tami Simon, the founder and CEO of Sounds True, about her personal practice, what she's learned from leading Sounds True, and various wisdom she's received from interviewing dozens of teachers. • Includes a guided breathing meditation from Tami on connecting with and filling your body with the natural upflow of energy from the Earth. To learn more about Tami Simon, please visit: SoundsTrue.com You can also listen to her podcast, Sounds True: Insights at the Edge, here: Sounds True: Insights at the Edge To Learn more about her program, The Inner MBA, visit: https://innermba.soundstrue.com/ Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. Feedspot calls Awareness Explorers one of the "Best Spiritual Podcasts on the Planet." Here's their list of the Top Spiritual Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/spiritual_podcasts/ To learn more about Awareness Explorers, and to listen to all of our podcast episodes, please visit: https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/ If you want to listen to the meditations alone, you can find all of our meditations excerpted either in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAVvivvVVGNfQgJxbWB6dF6Z Or on our Awareness Explorers website: https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/meditations To Support Awareness Explorers, please consider clicking the "Donate" button on any AwarenessExplorers.com page, or becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/awarenessexplorers To learn more about Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor, please visit https://findinghappiness.com/ and https://www.playawarenessgames.com/ You can listen to all of our episodes on this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAXyaArC4OyY0y84CZ8uSb_n Enjoy, Jonathan and Brian

Mar 26, 2021 • 47min
79: Endarkenment
Discover the liberating concept of embracing 'endarkenment' over enlightenment, focusing on authenticity in spirituality. Learn how guilt can spark personal growth and the significance of expressing genuine emotions. The discussion emphasizes relationships built on honesty and vulnerability while guiding listeners through a meditation to free themselves from fear. Ultimately, it inspires a deeper connection with oneself and the present moment, inviting self-acceptance and joy along the journey.

Mar 12, 2021 • 1h 9min
78: Sanjay Manchanda, Guest Explorer
In this episode we talk with psychotherapist and neurofeedback expert Sanjay Manchanda. In our exploration, we discuss how psychotherapy and awakening can support each other, how new technologies can lead to expanded states of consciousness, and how to use trauma and strong emotions as a vehicle for further awakening. • Includes two guided meditations from Sanjay. The first, for quickly disidentifying with contracted parts of oneself, and thereby open to various qualities of pure beingness, and the second, for delving into the unknown. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. Feedspot calls Awareness Explorers one of the "Best Spiritual Podcasts on the Planet." Here's their list of the Top Spiritual Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/spiritual_podcasts/ To learn more about Awareness Explorers, and to listen to all of our podcast episodes, please visit: https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/ If you want to listen to the meditations alone, you can find all of our meditations excerpted either in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAVvivvVVGNfQgJxbWB6dF6Z Or on our Awareness Explorers website: https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/meditations To Support Awareness Explorers, please consider clicking the "Donate" button on any AwarenessExplorers.com page, or becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/awarenessexplorers

Feb 26, 2021 • 44min
77: Overcoming the Dualistic Mind
In this episode we discuss how separation is created in the mind, and ways to overcome it through seeing underlying unity. • Includes a guided meditation leading us to the experiential sense of the unity of opposites. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. Feedspot calls Awareness Explorers one of the "Best Spiritual Podcasts on the Planet." Here's their list of the Top Spiritual Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/spiritual_podcasts/ To learn more about Awareness Explorers, and to listen to all of our podcast episodes, please visit: https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/ If you want to listen to the meditations alone, you can find all of our meditations excerpted either in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAVvivvVVGNfQgJxbWB6dF6Z Or on our Awareness Explorers website: https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/meditations To Support Awareness Explorers, please consider clicking the "Donate" button on any AwarenessExplorers.com page, or becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/awarenessexplorers

Feb 12, 2021 • 44min
76: Is There Something to the Law of Attraction?
Dive into the intriguing world of the Law of Attraction, where positive thinking meets personal transformation. Discover the balance between inner peace and gratitude while exploring the importance of acknowledging negative emotions. Experience the power of collective consciousness through group meditation and visualization techniques. Engage with the complexities of energy healing, emphasizing how belief isn't always necessary for change. Finally, enjoy a guided meditation that encourages mindfulness and the transformative effects of gratitude.

Jan 29, 2021 • 1h 37min
75: Jeffery Martin, Guest Explorer
In this episode we talk to Dr. Jeffery Martin about his research into what helps people awaken, what methods are most useful, the nature of Fundamental Wellbeing, and common misconceptions about awakening. To learn more about Jeffery Martin, please visit: https://www.nonsymbolic.org/ https://45daystoawakening.com/ You can also find Dr. Martin's book, The Finders on Amazon: Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. Feedspot calls Awareness Explorers one of the "Best Spiritual Podcasts on the Planet." Here's their list of the Top Spiritual Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/spiritual_podcasts/ To learn more, please visit: https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/ If you want to listen to the meditations alone, you can find all of our meditations excerpted either in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAVvivvVVGNfQgJxbWB6dF6Z Or on our Awareness Explorers website: https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/meditations

Jan 15, 2021 • 48min
74: The Voice in Your Head
Dive into the intriguing world of your inner voice and discover how it shapes your reality. Learn to shift your relationship with self-talk and embrace present-moment awareness for greater peace. Explore the balance between emptiness and fullness in perception, and the power of collective gatherings for personal growth. Enjoy guided mindfulness exercises that help separate your true self from mental chatter. Experience the joy of living wordlessly, honoring the stillness and energy within.

Jan 1, 2021 • 1h 14min
73: Fred Davis, Guest Explorer
In this episode we talk to Fred Davis about his awakening, his methods to help others wake up, and what gets in the way of living as awakeness. Includes a guided meditation that gives a quick sampling of various direct inquiry approaches to living as awake space. To learn more about Fred Davis, please visit https://awakeningclaritynow.com/ Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. Feedspot calls Awareness Explorers one of the "Best Spiritual Podcasts on the Planet." Here's their list of the Top Spiritual Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/spiritual_podcasts/ To learn more, please visit: https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/ If you want to listen to the meditations alone, you can find all of our meditations excerpted either in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAVvivvVVGNfQgJxbWB6dF6Z Or on our Awareness Explorers website: https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/meditations

Dec 18, 2020 • 47min
72: Control vs. Surrender
The podcast delves into the themes of control versus surrender, exploring societal pressures and personal anecdotes. Hosts discuss the benefits of embracing surrender for inner peace and relaxation, encouraging listeners to let go of the need for control and find harmony in acceptance.