Awakening Process 101

In this episode we discuss the concept of creating value when life is difficult. We reflect on how moments of awakening and gratitude keeps us going and how they can be seen from different perspectives. We reflect on the word God and what it means to us in relation to our AA journey. We end with a short discussion on surrender and the legendary David R. Hawkins M.D Ph.D.  

“If you are a truly surrendered person, if everything is in the present, gratitude lives with you as a part of your being.” 

Resources: 

Letting Go the Pathway the Pathway of Surrender by David R. Hawkins M.D Ph.D. 

AA Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/

Awakening Process Mandala:https://awakening-101.com/awakening-process/

(00:00) Introduction and Backgrounds: Introduction of hosts Pernilla and Louise. Discussion about their backgrounds and the concept of Awakening 101.

(06:30) Concept of Awakening 101 and Spirituality for Modern Individuals: The idea of finding moments of awakening in everyday life. The role of spirituality for modern individuals, especially in challenging times.

(12:45) Gratitude in Difficult Situations: Exploring the concept of gratitude in challenging situations. The importance of creating value from difficult experiences.

(18:20) Surrender and Forgiveness: Discussion on the importance of surrender and forgiveness in personal growth. Personal anecdotes and reflections on these concepts.

(24:00) Practical Spirituality and Parenting: How to incorporate spiritual practices into daily routines and parenting. The impact of emotional awareness and gratitude on personal and family life.

(30:15) Interpreting the Concept of God and Higher Power: Personal interpretations of the concept of God and higher power. The role of spirituality and religion in their lives and in recovery programs.

(36:30) The Journey of Awakening and Personal Growth: Emphasizing the ongoing nature of the awakening process. Concluding thoughts on personal growth, spiritual development, and the continuous journey of awakening.

(40:00) Surrender vs. Letting Go: Discussion on the difference between surrender and letting go, and their implications in personal growth.

(43:15) Practical Application of Surrender in Daily Life: Examples of how to practice surrender in everyday situations, particularly in overcoming small obstacles.

(46:30) The Continuous Nature of Personal Growth and Awakening: Emphasis on the ongoing process of awakening and personal development, without a definitive end goal.

(49:45) Integration of Awakening Concepts in Life: Concluding thoughts on integrating concepts like gratitude, surrender, and forgiveness into daily life, and reflections on the Awakening 101 project.

In this episode we investigate our own Awakening moments and what we’ve learned throughout our journey. We discuss the tools of Awakening 101 and how we use them to find moments of increased awareness and presence in our everyday life. We conclude by underlining the profound and life changing practice of Surrender.

Resources:

Awakening-101.com

(00:00) Introduction to Surrender and Personal Growth: Introduction to the concept of surrender and discussion on how surrender relates to personal growth and self-awareness.

(04:31) The Challenge of Embodying Surrender: Exploring the difficulties in truly embodying the practice of surrender. Personal anecdotes about struggles and realizations related to surrender.

(12:16) Physicality and Surrender: Discussion on the connection between physical experiences and surrender. Insights into how physical practices like yoga can aid in the process of surrender.

(18:51) Practical Tools for Surrender: Nature and Yoga: Exploring practical tools for surrender, including connecting with nature and practicing yoga. The impact of these practices on personal transformation and surrender.

(27:31) Mental Challenges and Surrender: Addressing the mental challenges in practicing surrender. Strategies for overcoming mental barriers and embracing surrender in daily life.

(35:46) Surrender, Forgiveness, and Relationships: The role of forgiveness in the process of surrender. How surrender affects relationships and interpersonal dynamics.

(43:21) Breathwork as a Tool for Surrender: Discussing the importance of breathwork in facilitating surrender. Personal experiences and benefits of using breathwork as a surrender practice.

(50:56) Concluding Thoughts on Surrender: Final reflections on the importance of surrender in personal development. Encouragement to continue exploring and practicing surrender in various aspects of life.

In this episode we discuss our journey and how the process of Awakening has changed and improved our lives. We discuss how Awakening can seem far-fetched but that through seemingly simple tools like Nature and Conscious Living we can access moments of deeper awareness and consciousness right here in our own lives. 

Episode Resources: Robert Jameson, More Than Just a Pretty Space by Reiko Gomez

“We depend on nature, not only for our physical survival. We also need nature to show us the way home, the way out of the prison of our own minds. We got lost in doing, thinking, remembering, anticipating - lost in a maze of complexity and a world of problems. We have forgotten what rocks, plants and animals still know. We have forgotten how to be - to be still, to be ourselves, to be where life is: Here and Now.”

Stillness Speaks by Eckhart Tolle (pg.77)

(00:00) Introduction to Awakening and Conscious Living: Introduction to the podcast, focusing on the themes of awakening and conscious living.

(02:46) Impact of Nature and Animals on Awakening

Discussion on how nature and animals influence the awakening process.

(06:16) Exploring Conscious Living: Deep dive into the concept of conscious living and its significance in the journey of awakening.

(12:31) The Role of Self-Inquiry and Self-Reflection: Emphasis on self-inquiry and reflection as tools for personal growth and conscious living.

(18:21) Challenges and Growth in the Awakening Process: Personal anecdotes and insights on facing challenges and growing through the awakening journey.

(24:51) Addressing Perfectionism and Accepting Imperfection: Discussion on the importance of letting go of perfectionism and embracing imperfection.

(31:11) Finding Balance: Self-Care vs. Self-Centeredness: Conversation about striking a balance between self-care and avoiding excessive self-centeredness.

(37:41) Awareness and Personal Growth: Insights on how increasing awareness contributes to personal growth and conscious living.

(43:31) Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions: Final reflections on the discussed topics and hints at future conversations.