“The modern world wants to confuse you, because it wants to tell you what to do and have you obey.” -Ray Scott Hillsman

“I am conscious therefore I experience reality.”

It’s time to become conscious and more aware to create the future we want to live in.

About Ray Scott Hillsman:

Ray is an acupuncturist at The Source Tucson, and has been trained as a hypnotist. His purpose is to help facilitate the unfolding of awareness so that we can create a better way for humanity.

Scott understands that this is a challenging time, and encourages people to move forward and create with intention and a sense of purpose. This time has a tremendous opportunity!

In this episode Dr. Jamal and Scott discuss applying ancient philosophical principles to our modern lives. They cover important topics like the unnecessary complexities of life, nihilism, consciousness, awareness, and confusion and control. There is a great deal of power we can tap into if we look at a broader picture of human beings over time. They also answer these questions:

2:10 Why is there such a struggle to get through day-to-day life as a healthcare professional? Why are people facing such burnout?

6:24 Do you check your phone first thing in the morning, spend your whole day distracted, and then crash at night? Why do we do this?

9:08 Is there truth to the saying “No pain, no gain”?

12:55 Why do the power structures of the modern world want to break people’s wills and confuse people?

18:50 What is the main way people’s willpower is broken?

21:28 Why do we need to rethink the phrase “that’s the way it’s always been done”?

24:40 What is the basic human need that comes before Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?

27:30 What is the KEY to overcoming fear and anxiety?

34:03 What is the most important thing for me today? (What’s most important to you is a reflection of your needs.)

37:30 What philosophy has become a poison interjected into our modern world?

39:45 What happens when people don’t pursue meaningful things in their life?

44:15 What do you need to remove from your life today?

47:43 What does “real” mean to you? Have you ever thought about what “reality” is?

53:49 How could there be any lack of purpose or meaning in a world where nature works in such beautiful and magnificent ways?

Pithy Takeaways:

> A human being who is confused is more open to being told what to do.

> Goals are the oxygen to your dreams.

> One of the keystones to happiness is progress.

> Small goals give momentum to big goals.

> If you want to get in touch with reality, get in touch with your experiences.

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