Enhancing The Human Experience with Mark Phillips

When it comes to enhancing the human experience, refinement is the name of the game.

Since each of us is ultimately the cause of the experiences we attract (or create) in life, to have better experiences, we have to become better.  In other words, we have to improve ourselves.

We do this through the process of personal development.

And, since each of us is ultimately an individualized expression of universal consciousness, the process we're really engaging in is the process of developing our individual state of consciousness.

Before we get into the process, let's reacquaint ourselves with the definition of refine.

Refine

1 - Improve (something) by making small changes, in particular make (an idea, theory, or method) more subtle and accurate.

2 - Remove impurities or unwanted elements from (a substance), typically as part of an industrial process.

As individualized expressions of consciousness, each of us is ultimately an idea, or a collection of ideas.

The goal of personal development then is to remove ideas from our consciousness that weaken us, or make us less effective, and add ideas that make us stronger, or more effective.

Based on the definition above, the process looks like this:

Step 1 - Ask yourself what small changes you can make to your self-concept (or your state of consciousness) to improve yourself?  In other words, how can you make yourself stronger and more resilient?  Remember, you are a collection of ideas.  So, identify what ideas you can adopt and develop within yourself that will make you more efficient and effective.

Once you've determined what ideas you can identify with that will accomplish this, start thinking of yourself as being this way.  Work to embody these ideas 24/7/365.  Over time, you'll grow accustomed to thinking of yourself in this way.  And eventually you'll begin to translate these new ideas you're developing within yourself into actions, which is the ultimate goal.

Step 2 - Ask yourself what impurities or unwanted elements you can remove from your self-concept (or your state of consciousness).  Impurities usually take the form of limiting beliefs, fears, or doubts that hold you back and no longer serve you.  These impurities in your thinking keep you from doing the things you came here to do. Things that are a natural expression of your true self, or higher self.  Things other human beings need you to do for the race as a whole to improve.

So that's the process for refining and reconditioning your consciousness.

Quote of the Week:

Your life will improve when you improve." ~ Unknown

Resources Mentioned:

TM.org - Learning the Transcendental Meditation technique has been one of the most profoundly positive things I have done in life.  It has greatly enhanced my overall experience, and is actually how I derived the name of the show.

The PDJ - This is a tool I'm currently working on to help you bring about radical change in yourself quickly and easily.

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

Connect with me

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you'd take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.  Then write your review.  Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it!

All the best - health, wealth, and success!

Mark

When it comes to enhancing the human experience, refinement is the name of the game.

Since each of us is ultimately the cause of the experiences we attract (or create) in life, to have better experiences, we have to become better.  In other words, we have to improve ourselves.

We do this through the process of personal development.

And, since each of us is ultimately an individualized expression of universal consciousness, the process we're really engaging in is the process of developing our individual state of consciousness.

Before we get into the process, let's reacquaint ourselves with the definition of refine.

Refine

1 - Improve (something) by making small changes, in particular make (an idea, theory, or method) more subtle and accurate.

2 - Remove impurities or unwanted elements from (a substance), typically as part of an industrial process.

As individualized expressions of consciousness, each of us is ultimately an idea, or a collection of ideas.

The goal of personal development then is to remove ideas from our consciousness that weaken us, or make us less effective, and add ideas that make us stronger, or more effective.

Based on the definition above, the process looks like this:

Step 1 - Ask yourself what small changes you can make to your self-concept (or your state of consciousness) to improve yourself?  In other words, how can you make yourself stronger and more resilient?  Remember, you are a collection of ideas.  So, identify what ideas you can adopt and develop within yourself that will make you more efficient and effective.

Once you've determined what ideas you can identify with that will accomplish this, start thinking of yourself as being this way.  Work to embody these ideas 24/7/365.  Over time, you'll grow accustomed to thinking of yourself in this way.  And eventually you'll begin to translate these new ideas you're developing within yourself into actions, which is the ultimate goal.

Step 2 - Ask yourself what impurities or unwanted elements you can remove from your self-concept (or your state of consciousness).  Impurities usually take the form of limiting beliefs, fears, or doubts that hold you back and no longer serve you.  These impurities in your thinking keep you from doing the things you came here to do. Things that are a natural expression of your true self, or higher self.  Things other human beings need you to do for the race as a whole to improve.

So that's the process for refining and reconditioning your consciousness.

Quote of the Week:

Your life will improve when you improve." ~ Unknown

Resources Mentioned:

TM.org - Learning the Transcendental Meditation technique has been one of the most profoundly positive things I have done in life.  It has greatly enhanced my overall experience, and is actually how I derived the name of the show.

The PDJ - This is a tool I'm currently working on to help you bring about radical change in yourself quickly and easily.

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

Connect with me

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you'd take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.

The Human Being's Manifesto is a concise written statement I created to remind you of the divine ability you have to consciously create yourself at the level of thought, using your imagination.

When used in conjunction with your existing personal development exercises, it becomes a powerful tool for personal transformation.

Regularly reciting the manifesto can empower and motivate you as you pursue your goals and dreams in life.

The Manifesto distills the core concepts from my book, Just Be It!: The Secret to Having What You Want in Life, into a simple, easy to remember document.

It's available as a free download on the website.

Below are the key components of The Manifesto:

Your past is irrelevant, and your future is not yet determined.

Now is the only moment in time you can consciously create yourself.

Imagination is the vehicle for personal transformation.

It is essential to renew your state of being on a daily basis for optimal results.

Why is your state of being so important?

Because what you are comes to you.

Your experiences in life always flow from your conditioned state of being.

To have better experiences (in any area of life) you've got to change your state of being.  It's that simple.

While the concept is easy to understand, the practice is not easy.

Like any worthwhile endeavor in life, it requires focus, consistency, and commitment.

However, like any worthwhile endeavor, if you stick with the practice, the payoff will be worth it.

If you'd like to work with me one-on-one, on this or any other personal development related topics, I offer consulting via skype or phone in 30 minute time blocks.

Quote of the Week:

To have something I've never had, I'll have to be something I've never been." ~ The Human Being's Manifesto

Resources Mentioned:

See below

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

Connect with me

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you'd take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.  Then write your review.  Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it!

All the best - health, wealth, and success!

Mark

The Human Being's Manifesto is a concise written statement I created to remind you of the divine ability you have to consciously create yourself at the level of thought, using your imagination.

When used in conjunction with your existing personal development exercises, it becomes a powerful tool for personal transformation.

Regularly reciting the manifesto can empower and motivate you as you pursue your goals and dreams in life.

The Manifesto distills the core concepts from my book, Just Be It!: The Secret to Having What You Want in Life, into a simple, easy to remember document.

It's available as a free download on the website.

Below are the key components of The Manifesto:

Your past is irrelevant, and your future is not yet determined.

Now is the only moment in time you can consciously create yourself.

Imagination is the vehicle for personal transformation.

It is essential to renew your state of being on a daily basis for optimal results.

Why is your state of being so important?

Because what you are comes to you.

Your experiences in life always flow from your conditioned state of being.

To have better experiences (in any area of life) you've got to change your state of being.  It's that simple.

While the concept is easy to understand, the practice is not easy.

Like any worthwhile endeavor in life, it requires focus, consistency, and commitment.

However, like any worthwhile endeavor, if you stick with the practice, the payoff will be worth it.

If you'd like to work with me one-on-one, on this or any other personal development related topics, I offer consulting via skype or phone in 30 minute time blocks.

Quote of the Week:

To have something I've never had, I'll have to be something I've never been." ~ The Human Being's Manifesto

Resources Mentioned:

See below

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

Connect with me

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you'd take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.  Then write your review.  Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it!

All the best - health, wealth, and success!

Mark

When it comes to personal development, there are lots of ideas we can use to become the best versions of ourselves.  The idea I share in this episode of the podcast is one of those.  I was reminded of it recently when I watched The Tibetan Book of The Dead.  This documentary film follows Buddhist monks as they perform the rites of passage for those who have recently died.  Their goal is to help the consciousness of the deceased person either realize it's true nature, or find a good rebirth.  The movie has some profound implications for we the living, and our own journey through life, most importantly the idea of letting go.

Show Notes

The Tibetan Book of the Dead is read to those who have died, to assist them in either waking up to their true nature, or finding a good rebirth.

We can adapt the central idea from this book to our own personal development journey.

While the idea is to help the individual who has died, let go, we can learn from this as well.

We can use this idea in our own lives to help us let go of old ways of being and doing things (i.e. our old story).

When we let go of the old, we make a space for the new.

It’s about waking up to our power to change, and our true nature while we’re still living.

We’re always faced with the challenge of transcending our story.

We can’t create better experiences while we cling to our old story.

Staying in our comfort zone feels good, but it's detrimental in the long run because we never level up our experiences.

Life is meant to be a continual transcendence of consciousness, and we're meant to be always improving our level of awareness.

A good question to ask yourself is, "Who do I need to become to attract or create the experiences I want to have in life?"

Quotes of the Week:

Seeking the truth and practicing compassion.  That is the way life becomes meaningful." ~ This is the answer one of the Buddhist monks gave to his young student, when asked, "What is the meaning of our journey through life and death?"

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” Lao Tzu

Resources Mentioned:

The Tibetan Book of the Dead - This movie, narrated by Leonard Cohen, explores the teachings of the Bardo Thodol, and follows Buddhist monks as they administer these death rites to individuals after they have died.

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

Connect with me

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you'd take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.  Then write your review.  Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it!

All the best - health, wealth, and success!

Mark

When it comes to personal development, there are lots of ideas we can use to become the best versions of ourselves.  The idea I share in this episode of the podcast is one of those.  I was reminded of it recently when I watched The Tibetan Book of The Dead.  This documentary film follows Buddhist monks as they perform the rites of passage for those who have recently died.  Their goal is to help the consciousness of the deceased person either realize it's true nature, or find a good rebirth.  The movie has some profound implications for we the living, and our own journey through life, most importantly the idea of letting go.

Show Notes

The Tibetan Book of the Dead is read to those who have died, to assist them in either waking up to their true nature, or finding a good rebirth.

We can adapt the central idea from this book to our own personal development journey.

While the idea is to help the individual who has died, let go, we can learn from this as well.

We can use this idea in our own lives to help us let go of old ways of being and doing things (i.e. our old story).

When we let go of the old, we make a space for the new.

It’s about waking up to our power to change, and our true nature while we’re still living.

We’re always faced with the challenge of transcending our story.

We can’t create better experiences while we cling to our old story.

Staying in our comfort zone feels good, but it's detrimental in the long run because we never level up our experiences.

Life is meant to be a continual transcendence of consciousness, and we're meant to be always improving our level of awareness.

A good question to ask yourself is, "Who do I need to become to attract or create the experiences I want to have in life?"

Quotes of the Week:

Seeking the truth and practicing compassion.  That is the way life becomes meaningful." ~ This is the answer one of the Buddhist monks gave to his young student, when asked, "What is the meaning of our journey through life and death?"

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” Lao Tzu

Resources Mentioned:

The Tibetan Book of the Dead - This movie, narrated by Leonard Cohen, explores the teachings of the Bardo Thodol, and follows Buddhist monks as they administer these death rites to individuals after they have died.

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

Connect with me

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you'd take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.  Then write your review.  Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it!

All the best - health, wealth, and success!

Mark

In light of the recent Las Vegas shooting, I thought I'd share some ideas on fearless living.  Now, I should preface this week's podcast by stating that I'm not an expert at living fearlessly.  However, it's something that I'm making a conscious effort to do more and more each day.

These ideas are from a book that I've gotten a lot out of over the years.  It based on the Buddhist philosophy of non-dualistic thinking, and how when employed can help us alleviate a lot of the suffering we experience as human beings living from a me vs. them mindset.

Here is the passage...

"Here are five specific suggestions [for fearless living in troubled times].

Embrace oneness: Remember that we are one in consciousness.  Every time you create a separation (through judgement), you create suffering -- usually for yourself.

Practice daily self-reflection: It is essential to find a way to quiet the ongoing mental chatter.  We recommend some sort of daily meditation.  Meditation really works -- that's why so many people do it.

Practice compassion: Compassion is critical because you will notice that as you expand your awareness, there is no peace for you until there is peace for everyone.  That's why watching or reading the news causes so much pain.

Participate in a sangha: The sangha is your spiritual community that allows you to give and receive love while participating in your spiritual practice.  For peace of mind, it is essential to find a sangha.  The three jewels of Buddhism are the Buddha (the teacher), the dharma (teachings), and the sangha (spiritual community).

Reflect positive thinking: Surrender all judgement of others and yourself.  Throughout the day, stay in touch with your own flow of loving awareness, which is who you are.  Be in love, and don't go to sleep with the television news.

Finally, if you can't remember these practices, just remember the Buddhist prescription: empty, empty, happy, happy." ~ Passage from the Book, The End of Suffering: Fearless Living in Troubled Times, by Russell Targ and J.J. Hurtak, Ph.D.

One Sentence Summary:

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Quote of the Week:

Suffering, the Buddha taught, is caused when the freedom that is inherent to our nonlocal pristine awareness is obscured by the limitations of our ego and our physical body.  We forget that we are pure awareness, residing only for a time as a physical body" ~ Russell Targ and J.J. Hurtak, Ph.D

Resources Mentioned:

The End of Suffering: Fearless Living in Troubled Times - This book is all about cultivating non-duality thinking.  The authors help us realize that any suffering we experience in life is ultimately the result of our own perception of the events we encounter.

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

Connect with me

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you'd take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.  Then write your review.  Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it!

All the best - health, wealth, and success!

Mark

In light of the recent Las Vegas shooting, I thought I'd share some ideas on fearless living.  Now, I should preface this week's podcast by stating that I'm not an expert at living fearlessly.  However, it's something that I'm making a conscious effort to do more and more each day.

These ideas are from a book that I've gotten a lot out of over the years.  It based on the Buddhist philosophy of non-dualistic thinking, and how when employed can help us alleviate a lot of the suffering we experience as human beings living from a me vs. them mindset.

Here is the passage...

"Here are five specific suggestions [for fearless living in troubled times].

Embrace oneness: Remember that we are one in consciousness.  Every time you create a separation (through judgement), you create suffering -- usually for yourself.

Practice daily self-reflection: It is essential to find a way to quiet the ongoing mental chatter.  We recommend some sort of daily meditation.  Meditation really works -- that's why so many people do it.

Practice compassion: Compassion is critical because you will notice that as you expand your awareness, there is no peace for you until there is peace for everyone.  That's why watching or reading the news causes so much pain.

Participate in a sangha: The sangha is your spiritual community that allows you to give and receive love while participating in your spiritual practice.  For peace of mind, it is essential to find a sangha.  The three jewels of Buddhism are the Buddha (the teacher), the dharma (teachings), and the sangha (spiritual community).

Reflect positive thinking: Surrender all judgement of others and yourself.  Throughout the day, stay in touch with your own flow of loving awareness, which is who you are.  Be in love, and don't go to sleep with the television news.

Finally, if you can't remember these practices, just remember the Buddhist prescription: empty, empty, happy, happy." ~ Passage from the Book, The End of Suffering: Fearless Living in Troubled Times, by Russell Targ and J.J. Hurtak, Ph.D.

One Sentence Summary:

***

Quote of the Week:

Suffering, the Buddha taught, is caused when the freedom that is inherent to our nonlocal pristine awareness is obscured by the limitations of our ego and our physical body.  We forget that we are pure awareness, residing only for a time as a physical body" ~ Russell Targ and J.J. Hurtak, Ph.D

Resources Mentioned:

The End of Suffering: Fearless Living in Troubled Times - This book is all about cultivating non-duality thinking.  The authors help us realize that any suffering we experience in life is ultimately the result of our own perception of the events we encounter.

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

Connect with me

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you'd take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.  Then write your review.  Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it!

All the best - health, wealth, and success!

Mark

Chris Karamyar is the founder and host of Rise of Humanity podcast.  Rise of Humanity is the training ground for spiritual warriors that have been called upon to make powerful change in the world.  I recently discovered Chris's podcast, and I have really enjoyed listening to his engaging style and the amazing guests he's invited to be on his show.  You'll find a link below in the resources section to listen to his podcast.  I recommend that you listen to his interview with Peter Sage.  It's fantastic.  During the interview Peter shares his experiences in Pentonville, one of England's toughest prisons.  It's a fascinating tale of mastering one's emotions and maintaining a positive mindset in a very negatively charged environment.

Show Notes

Chris never really felt settled and had a feeling there was more out there for him to do in the world

He worked a lot of different jobs before finding his path.

After breaking through his fear, he launched Rise of Humanity.

Initially resisting this journey, he eventually took the leap.

At around age 24 he started seeking answers to why we’re really here.

He also discovered a passion for personal development and self-improvement.

He eventually realized that the only way humanity can move forward is to tap into spiritual awareness.

Chris believes that spirituality is just “what is", and not something we need to strive for.

He now believes that in order to reach higher levels of fulfillment, we have to tap into the spiritual side of ourselves.

He feels it’s important not to resist the human experience.

A pivotal point in his journey came when he booked a six month trip to south America.

The idea of personal responsibility has had a profound effect on him, and this idea changed his mindset.  He shifted from a victim mindset to an empowered one.

Chris also dances and makes music, and at one point wanted to build a career around his talent.

A goal setting practice Chris engages in a few times a month, is to asks himself the following question: “What goal can I set that will facilitate the most growth in me?”

It's important to get into a state of detachment and clarity before doing the above goal setting exercise.

His bigger goal is raising spiritual awareness.

He plans to incorporate coaching into his business in the future.

Important quotes from the interview:

“I had this feeling that there was more out there for me.”

“I recognized that I was stuck in this pattern of coming up to that opportunity and then stepping back through fear.”

Connect with Chris:

Listen to Rise of Humanity on iTunes

Listen to Rise of Humanity on Shout Engine

Connect on Instagram

Connect on Youtube

Chris recently interviewed Peter Sage, a world renowned entrepreneur, author, and philosopher.  Peter shares a lot of high-level ideas for living an extraordinary life, and mastering the human experience.

One Sentence Summary:

***

Quote of the Week:

I finally realized that I had been waiting to become the person that I thought I needed to be before I went out and started living my purpose, living my mission. And I finally had the realization that the only way I’d become that person is by doing the very thing I’m afraid of doing." ~ Chris Karamyar

Resources Mentioned:

Rise of Humanity - Chris's podcast

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!

Connect with me

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you'd take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.  Then write your review.  Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it!

All the best - health, wealth, and success!

Mark

Chris Karamyar is the founder and host of Rise of Humanity podcast.  Rise of Humanity is the training ground for spiritual warriors that have been called upon to make powerful change in the world.  I recently discovered Chris's podcast, and I have really enjoyed listening to his engaging style and the amazing guests he's invited to be on his show.  You'll find a link below in the resources section to listen to his podcast.  I recommend that you listen to his interview with Peter Sage.  It's fantastic.  During the interview Peter shares his experiences in Pentonville, one of England's toughest prisons.  It's a fascinating tale of mastering one's emotions and maintaining a positive mindset in a very negatively charged environment.

Show Notes

Chris never really felt settled and had a feeling there was more out there for him to do in the world

He worked a lot of different jobs before finding his path.

After breaking through his fear, he launched Rise of Humanity.

Initially resisting this journey, he eventually took the leap.

At around age 24 he started seeking answers to why we’re really here.

He also discovered a passion for personal development and self-improvement.

He eventually realized that the only way humanity can move forward is to tap into spiritual awareness.

Chris believes that spirituality is just “what is", and not something we need to strive for.

He now believes that in order to reach higher levels of fulfillment, we have to tap into the spiritual side of ourselves.

He feels it’s important not to resist the human experience.

A pivotal point in his journey came when he booked a six month trip to south America.

The idea of personal responsibility has had a profound effect on him, and this idea changed his mindset.  He shifted from a victim mindset to an empowered one.

Chris also dances and makes music, and at one point wanted to build a career around his talent.

A goal setting practice Chris engages in a few times a month, is to asks himself the following question: “What goal can I set that will facilitate the most growth in me?”

It's important to get into a state of detachment and clarity before doing the above goal setting exercise.

His bigger goal is raising spiritual awareness.

He plans to incorporate coaching into his business in the future.

Important quotes from the interview:

“I had this feeling that there was more out there for me.”

“I recognized that I was stuck in this pattern of coming up to that opportunity and then stepping back through fear.”

Connect with Chris:

Listen to Rise of Humanity on iTunes

Listen to Rise of Humanity on Shout Engine

Connect on Instagram

Connect on Youtube

Chris recently interviewed Peter Sage, a world renowned entrepreneur, author, and philosopher.  Peter shares a lot of high-level ideas for living an extraordinary life, and mastering the human experience.

One Sentence Summary:

***

Quote of the Week:

I finally realized that I had been waiting to become the person that I thought I needed to be before I went out and started living my purpose, living my mission. And I finally had the realization that the only way I’d become that person is by doing the very thing I’m afraid of doing." ~ Chris Karamyar

Resources Mentioned:

Rise of Humanity - Chris's podcast

Awesome Resources Created Just For You:

Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily!

The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness!

The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way!