

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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Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 18min
172: Colette Martin and Boris Feldman, Guest Explorers
Colette Martin, a consciousness coach, and Boris Feldman, her collaborator on the Deepening Protocol, explore profound themes of well-being and awakening. They discuss techniques for 'sinking in' to present experiences, emphasizing the importance of letting go of resistance for deeper emotional growth. Gratitude emerges as a key element in fostering personal transformation. Their dialogue highlights the balance between embracing discomfort and achieving peace, along with guided meditations for mindfulness and self-discovery.

Oct 11, 2024 • 54min
171: The Future of Consciousness
Exploring the future of consciousness, the discussion highlights how emerging technologies could enhance self-awareness and personal growth. A guided meditation helps listeners connect with their future selves, encouraging positive thinking and transformation. The dynamic relationship between AI and spirituality is examined, weighing benefits against potential ethical dilemmas. They also tackle the challenge of maintaining peace from spiritual retreats in daily life, emphasizing the need for tailored practices that enhance emotional well-being.

Sep 27, 2024 • 1h 28min
170: Eva Müller, Guest Explorer
In this episode we talk to Eva Müller about her spiritual journey, her meditation techniques, and her healing transmissions. • Includes a guided meditation from Eva, focused on clearing energies and allowing more light and higher vibrations, while emphasizing relaxation, joy, and the understanding that everything is perfect as it is. To learn more about Eva Müller, please visit her websites at EM-Healing.com and NextElevations.com 14 day-free trial: https://www.nextelevations.com/plans-pricing In addition, Eva offers a free Healing Group Meditation on Zoom: https://www.em-healing.com/zoom-meditation Also mentioned in this episode: Transcendence Technique: Partha Srinivasan is a spiritual teacher who teaches the Transcendence Technique (“TT“), channeled by Swamiji Sri Atmananda. This technique helps to clear the human system from Samskaras (karma) and helps to raise the vibration of the collective consciousness: https://www.yogictransformation.org/transformation-and-manifestation https://www.yogictransformation.org/learning-the-technique Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. NEWS: Awareness Explorers has made the following top listener charts on Goodpods: #3 in the Top 100 Awakening All time chart #5 in the Top 100 Joy All time chart #5 in the Top 100 Awareness All time chart #6 in the Top 100 Consciousness All time chart #36 in the Top 100 Meditation All time chart 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 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 NOTE: If you are a Patreon supporter and have not been receiving our bonus material, please check to make sure that the email address you have on Patreon is an active one. 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

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Sep 13, 2024 • 49min
169: Remedies for Cognitive Distortions
Discover how to identify and overcome limited thinking patterns that affect emotional well-being. The discussion includes techniques for challenging cognitive distortions and practical strategies like writing and questioning. Personal anecdotes highlight the importance of reframing thoughts for better relationships and motivation. Engage in a guided meditation aimed at alleviating distress and fostering resilience. Embrace a relaxed attitude towards thoughts and explore the journey toward enhanced self-awareness and acceptance.

Aug 30, 2024 • 1h 5min
168: David Farmer, Guest Explorer
In this episode, David Farmer talks about how Japanese culture, including archery, led to spiritual insight, and his further explorations with David Bingham that led to his realization of our true nature and effortless being. • Includes a guided meditation showing us how looking at every aspect of our experience can lead us to the direct realization of effortlessness and what it is to simply be. To learn more about David Farmer, please visit his website at EffortlessBeing.org Or his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@effortlessbeing Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. NEWS: Awareness Explorers has made the following top listener charts on Goodpods: #3 in the Top 100 Awakening All time chart #5 in the Top 100 Joy All time chart #5 in the Top 100 Awareness All time chart #6 in the Top 100 Consciousness All time chart #36 in the Top 100 Meditation All time chart 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 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 NOTE: If you are a Patreon supporter and have not been receiving our bonus material, please check to make sure that the email address you have on Patreon is an active one. 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

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Aug 16, 2024 • 46min
167: Negative Thought Patterns
Dive into the intriguing world of negative thought patterns that trap us in mental stories. Discover cognitive distortions like 'all or nothing' thinking and learn how to reframe these thoughts for a healthier mindset. The discussion reveals the impact of labels on our identity and beliefs. Guided mindfulness exercises help cultivate awareness and non-attachment to thoughts. Unravel how recognizing these distortions can enhance well-being and inspire personal growth. Engage with the journey towards clarity and tranquility!

Aug 2, 2024 • 55min
166: Walter Dennison, Guest Explorer
Walter Dennison, an explorer of emotions and mindfulness techniques, dives into the transformative power of self-discovery. He shares insights on embracing uncomfortable feelings to foster healing and resilience. The conversation flows into the long-term benefits of spiritual practices, likening personal growth to a dirty window slowly being cleaned. Walter also discusses the integration of psychoactive experiences and guides listeners through a meditation to connect with their own emotions. His journey encourages a community approach to awareness and personal connection.

Jul 19, 2024 • 42min
165: Positive Psychology and Awakening
In this episode we compare and contrast the techniques of positive psychology with the techniques of nondual awareness practices. • Includes a guided meditation that focuses on raising one's vibration through gratitude in order to relax into pure beingness. Books or authors mentioned in this episode: Find Happiness Now: 50 Shortcuts for Bringing More Love, Balance, and Joy Into Your Life by Jonathan Robinson Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment By Tal Ben-Shahar Happier, No Matter What: Cultivating Hope, Resilience, and Purpose in Hard Times By Tal Ben-Shahar Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment By Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. NEWS: Awareness Explorers has made the following top listener charts on Goodpods: #2 in the Top 100 Awakening All time chart #5 in the Top 100 Joy All time chart #5 in the Top 100 Awareness All time chart #6 in the Top 100 Consciousness All time chart #37 in the Top 100 Meditation All time chart 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 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 NOTE: If you are a Patreon supporter and have not been receiving our bonus material, please check to make sure that the email address you have on Patreon is an active one. 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 Photo by Artem Beliaikin on Unsplash

Jul 5, 2024 • 51min
164: What to Do When You're Triggered
Explore ways to use triggers for awakening, including dealing with emotions, understanding duality, and managing triggers with compassion and mindset shifts. Learn how self-love and inner peace can transform triggers into opportunities for growth and freedom.

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Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 14min
163: Seye Kuyinu, Guest Explorer
Seye Kuyinu, author of 'This Glorious Dance: Contemplations About Who We Are', discusses language impact on consciousness, contemplation vs. meditation, hypnotherapy experiences, and non-duality. The podcast also explores identity, emotions, and a guided mindfulness meditation exercise.