Becoming Conscious

In this episode I sit down with Cory Katuna and we talk about how to uncover hidden motives, the choice-point where realize we realize our identity is chosen, how positive feelings relate to higher degrees of truth, and how manipulation is everywhere and what it takes to become conscious of it in ourselves so we can change our behavior and much much more. Cory on Instagram: @corykatuna Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becomeconscious.substack.com/subscribe

Dan Schmidt is a meditation teacher and has created multiple highly acclaimed documentaries on the topics of Samadhi, Awakening and understanding the world religions. We speak on the topics of what it takes to release our attachments to self and the stories that we hold, why environments of no escape are so important, psychedelic use to support awakening practice and much more. Links to Dan’s WorkAwaken the WorldSamadhi Part 1Samadhi Part 2Samadhi Part 3Inner Worlds Outer Worlds Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becomeconscious.substack.com/subscribe

Daniel Ingram is a meditation teacher and author of the acclaimed book Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha. We dive into all things impermanence, no self, insight practices, how everything we have ever experienced is a sensation. Thoughts as sensations, emotions as sensations, and learning how to more rapidly be aware of the impermanence of sensations. All in an effort to deepen insights into the nature of self and reality such that we decrease our suffering and get closer to the Truth. Books MentiondRight Concentration by Leigh BrasingtonShifts into Freedom by Loch KellyPath of Serenity and InsightMindfulness in Plain EnglishThe Path With Heart by Jack KornfieldFind Daniel On the Web AtMastering the Core Teachings of the Buddhafirekasina.orgIntegrateddaniel.infotheeprc.orgebenefactors.orgDharmaoverground.org Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becomeconscious.substack.com/subscribe

So much of what we say and do is manipulative and we don’t even realize it. We communicated in roundabout ways to try to get our needs met, to feel loved, to feel safe, respected, capable, or just to be seen in a certain light. All of these are subtle manipulations of speech and our relationships suffer as a result. Honest communication is to say something solely for the sake of saying it. To communicate what is true without needing it to elicit any response in another person. We walk about this and much more in this episode. Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becomeconscious.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we dive deep into the topics of self-acceptance, overcoming self-doubt, and finding motivation through self-love rather than self-hatred. Kela offers eye-opening perspectives on how self-love lays the foundation for fulfillment in all areas of life. She provides tips on how to motivate yourself with compassion rather than criticism. Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becomeconscious.substack.com/subscribe

Join us in this episode as we dive into something we all navigate: authenticity and integrity. Ever felt like someone's putting on a show? We unravel how that might indicate a lack of integrity. On the flip side, let's talk about valuing our true selves and expressing from that place, no matter the external image. We'll explore how being authentic within ourselves brings a unique kind of harmony and how communicating from that space requires a deeper integrity and therefore an integrated psyche. In other words, lack of fragmentation. Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becomeconscious.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Becoming Conscious Podcast Ethan interviews Buddhist Scholar David Loy and discusses the nature of our cultural lack, how so much of our drives for economic success and fame are based on this core feeling that we are lacking, and then we go into how Buddhism relates to this fact. You can find more info at about David's work at davidloy.org Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becomeconscious.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of "Becoming Conscious" Ethan speaks with Exeter University professor Christopher Gill on stoic ethical development, care for self and others, the 4 cardinal virtues of stoicism and much more. Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becomeconscious.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of the “Becoming Conscious” podcast Ethan talks about the facets of his life philosophy that includes components like ethics, ambition, courage, relationships, introspection, study, dialogue and more. Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becomeconscious.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of "Becoming Conscious" Ethan sits down with Forrest to discuss his book Immanent Metaphysics, and the implications of the many triads of his work (see below). The conversation covers especially how the machine of civilization is co-opting man and nature for it's own purposes. 🔺 The triples we explored: * clarity/simplicty/complexity * value/purpose/meaning * strategy/culture/vision * principles/rules/practices * choice/change/causation * belonging/safety/dignity Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becomeconscious.substack.com/subscribe