Contemplation is a spiritual practice that has been around for thousands of years. In this episode, we help you use this practice to help you reach higher levels of consciousness. Continuing our series on spiritual psychology, we explore the wisdom of the Upanishads in a practical application in today’s world. Discover:The difference between contemplation and meditationHow contemplation can be used to access deeper parts of your unconscious mindHow the collective unconscious plays a role in creativity and possibility•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

Have you ever tried visualization? Did you know that you visualize all the time and probably don’t realize it. In this episode, we explore the power of visualization and how it affects the brain, the mind and spiritual life. Let’s dig in to how visualization can help you change. We discuss:Discover the part of the brain that is activated when you visualize and how it helps you changeHow the mind can shape your destiny and use visualization to create a new futureDiscover the spiritual aspect of visualization and how it gives us access to higher knowledge, imagination, intuition and cosmic vision•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

Have you ever felt stuck because of something that happened to you in the past? Do you feel you have to fix the past in order to create a new future? This episode explains how to stop giving away your power to others and past circumstances so you can truly have the freedom to live your fullest life. We discuss:Why is it important to take responsibility for your life?How your power is projected onto others and leaves you with little control over your destinyHow to take back the projection and reclaim your powerHow to make these changes today in your everyday life•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

Have you felt like you have been in discovery mode, exploring all different spiritual paths and getting lost in finding the right one for you? In this episode, we talk about the mind and how choosing one path creates freedom. We discuss:What is the mind and the burden of consciousness Why discipline is important to train the mind so we can be freeHow choosing one spiritual path is essential in training the mind and cultivating freedom in life•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

Continuing our series on spiritual psychology, we explore the concept of the Avatar of Krishna from the Bhagavad Gita (the Divine Song) to help us understand how to connect with our divine self. This episode is an exploration of the psychology of the mind when it comes to relating to spiritual aspects. We discuss:Who is Krishna in the Gita and what did he represent?The main teaching of the Gita that helps us in our everyday life.Understand how the idea of an Avatar of the Universal Self helps us relate on a psychological level to deeper aspects of our own true nature.How Jungian Psychology complements these teachings to transcend our ego and become our true self.•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

Exploring the wisdom of the Upanishads, this episode explains the pursuit of pleasure as a part of your spiritual practice. We discuss:What is pleasure?How can pleasure lead to enlightenment or Moksha?What happens when we deny our senses of pleasure?•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

Continuing our series on the Purusharthas (4 human pursuits), we dive deep into the concept of Artha (or material wealth).  Can you be wealthy and spiritual? We explore:Why the pursuit of material wealth is important for your spiritual purposeExplore the Gunas (three qualities of action - Tamas, Rajas, Sattva) as you pursue material wealthUnderstand how money should always serve your Dharma•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

This series explores the four human pursuits or the Purusharthas in Eastern philosophy. Understand how each desire we have on a human level can lead us to liberation of mind and enlightenment. We discussWhat are the Purusharthas?Difference between Kama, Artha, Moksha and DharmaWhat does it mean to live your Dharma?How to know what your sacred duty is.•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

In this episode, we kick off our new series on spiritual psychology and explore the wisdom of the Bhavagad Gita, Chapter 7, Verse 16, the 4 types of spiritual seekers. What triggers a person to enter the spiritual life? Once on the spiritual path, what drives them to continue? We discuss: The four types of spiritual seekersDiscover what stage you are in and how you are approaching your spiritual growthThe highest form of spiritual growth and the stages to get there•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com

You may have heard that you have unlimited potential and that you can reach your dreams, but what does that really mean? The book,  “Like a Spark From Fire: Break Free from the Past, Find Your Brilliance and Become Your True Self,” by Debra Berndt Maldonado begins with the story of a woman asking the guru, “Who is my true self?”  In this episode we explore:The difference between the soul and the universal self;Does the soul need healing?How the ego veils and covers you true nature;What is non-dual philosophy?How can you discover and live your true potential in life?•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | connect@creativemindmethod.com