SuperWisdom Presents: Time Out for Truth

#139: The Tree of Life and the Ancient Law of Attraction - Part Two

SuperWisdom Foundation — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:42:00 GMT

ONE: How your level attracts your life. TWO: How lofty insights clear away space for new influxes of energy. THREE: How the Law of Attraction can cause healthy inner upheaval, at least initially. FOUR: How Socrates and Henry David Thoreau taught an absolutely invaluable component of the Law of Attraction. FIVE: How the Tree of Life compares to the "Tree of Knowledge."

#138: The Tree of Life and the Ancient Law of Attraction - Part One

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:36:00 GMT

ONE: The Tree of Life as ancient symbol of life and spiritual growth. TWO: Live in the abundant flow of upward energy. THREE: The real law of attraction and how it works for you. FOUR: Why the modern day, popularized version of this ancient law is a con. FIVE: How stress gets all knotted up in the upper part of the tree, and divorces itself from the roots in your Heart. SIX: How all energy flows with purity from the Source, and how awareness reveals the misuse of this originally pure energy. SEVEN: A wonderful secret for harmonious relationships. ** So much is in this podcast for you! Please share this with your good friends.

#137: Raising Children - The Inside Story

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:19:00 GMT

ONE: Why direct attempts to raise a child to "walk toward truth" could push them in the opposite direction. TWO: How children learn by imitation much more than from our words. THREE: How the little things in life bring great joy. FOUR: Mechanical, by rote learning VS lively discovery. FIVE: Have faith in the resilience of the child. SIX: Fred relates how he met a most lovely, charming family in the midst of the Amazon Jungle. SEVEN: Link to book Tom mentions to help teenagers develop critical thinking skills.

#136: Evoke Your Radiant Heart - How Pure Truth is Sweet and Subtle, Yet Very Challenging

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sat, 30 May 2009 15:03:00 GMT

ONE: Maurice Nicoll reveals the immense power of a single drop of pure Truth. TWO: Lisa's insights into the thick grooves of the false self. THREE: Dependence on the intellect - the main source of "spiritual" frustration. FOUR: Myron's pizza party with the #130 podcast on Conscious Dining. FIVE: Book tip - J. Krishnamurti's Commentaries on Living. SIX: Why churches form and how Truth is flexible and presents itself anew. SEVEN: The proof of spiritual maturity.

#135: The Spell of Unconscious Imitation - The Magnitude of Its False Power and How You Can Break Free Forever

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sat, 23 May 2009 17:33:00 GMT

ONE: Fred tells of his recent visit to the lecture of a spiritual teacher, and the quite surprising things he observed while there. TWO: Tom relates incidents at Vernon Howard's school illustrating the importance of self-reliance, and how lifeless and mechanical group behavior can be. THREE: Jeanne's fascinating observations while watching her young nephew and her question about how personality forms. FOUR: Several insights and questions from the audience make for a lively discussion, including Phil's question on what to do about the feeling of emptiness.

#134: Spiritual Aikido - Diamonds of Pure Simplicity for the Transformation of Opposition

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sat, 16 May 2009 18:11:00 GMT

ONE: How the martial art of Aikido transforms opposition into one clear energy, and its marvelous connection to the inner life. TWO: Simplicity clearly defined. THREE: Finding the map you seek inside of yourself, and the relief of giving up the frantic search to have someone or something out there show it to you. FOUR: Real talk about the dark night of the Soul. FIVE: How this podcast seeks to stir something awake within you, rather than "teach" you something.

#133: Real Alchemy - How to Multiply the Parts of You that Want the Truth

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sat, 09 May 2009 11:32:00 GMT

1) How can we increase the number of inner workers, the parts of us willing to apply spiritual Truths? 2) Challenging talk about Pharisees, both the inner ones and the outer ones. 3) Why Christ stayed silent when asked by Pilate, "What is the Truth." 4) Break the spell of worry and fretting. This podcast delves into a most enriching modern translation of the New Testament by E.V. Rieu. Download your PDF copy here.

#132: Dr. Paul Brunton and the Quest of the Overself -- How to Recover Sacred Glimpses You've Had Before

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:56:00 GMT

ONE: Question from Lisa on how to recover a profound and unifying inner life state, a state that seems now lost. TWO: Dennis asks about keeping a journal and Tom's insight on the best way he's found to use them. THREE: Question from John about connection with the Overself -- a reference used by the spiritual anthropologist Dr. Paul Brunton in his classic book Quest of the Overself, which is available through Amazon.com, or probably through your local library using inter-library loan.

#131: Are There Levels of Truth? How Eternal Principles Find Their Way Into Relationships and Business

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:09:00 GMT

What happens when spiritual Truths get watered down? How can spiritual Truths be expressed in the vital areas of our daily life, including business and relationships? How can one lift the power and quality of their inner signal, their tone, to perceive the oneness and unity of Life. Sparked by one of the best questions we've ever received here, this podcast travels to amazing places. Save perhaps years of search and struggle with this information.

#130: The Time Out for Truth DIET -- How to Eat Your Way Into Eternal Life

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:06:00 GMT

Tom and Fred delve deep into what is perhaps the most powerful spiritual awareness exercise on earth -- Conscious Dining! With personal examples and good humor, this podcast overflows with practical ways to transform your life, and with the simplest of things! Learn tips in this podcast that will impact positively your relationships, your happiness and even your health. Link to article mentioned at the end.

#129: Principles of Penetrating Inquiry -- How to Know if a Book or Teacher Really is Authentic

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:33:00 GMT

Maurice Nicoll's books back in print. TWO: Putting together your own unique jigsaw puzzle. THREE: Socrates timeless insight, "Know thyself." FOUR: How the common world interpretation of the Bible and Christ is nothing less than poison, and how to detox. FIVE: Tony's question about how to know if a given book or teacher really is true. SIX: How popular mental success thought culture shrivels up and turns on the practitioner. SEVEN: Why seekers should avoid breathing exercises, and what G.I. Gurdjieff warned about them. EIGHT: How to study with great power and efficiency. NINE: Link to the SuperWisdom gift page.

#128: Flashes of Light on the Spiritual Path -- How to Sidestep the Intellect for Pure Perception

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:51:00 GMT

This podcast explores Jeanne's question:

"Around three years ago, I went through a period of time during which I was able to see and understand the meaning behind Work ideas that I'd just been reading about for twenty years. For example, one ordinary day sometime back in early 2005, I was involved in some routine task when suddenly I was standing outside myself observing 'Jeanne', my personality. During this time, I seemed to have an unusual amount of energy. Also, I was suddenly interested in non-Work related things that I'd never been particularly interested in before; astronomy, organic chemistry, neurology.

"This unusual state seemed to last for months, but gradually it ebbed away. I still have an i-Pod full of educational podcasts; however, lately I've been feeling as though I were slogging through deep mud.

"I have two questions for you. First, how do you recharge when you are 'running on empty'. Second, is it really possible not to identify when loved ones are suffering? This second question is not a rhetorical question, I'm ready to learn how. Thanks, I'll be listening."

Jeanne (Georgia, USA)

#127: The Esoteric Meaning of SALT -- A Fascinating Study of the Bible's Book of Luke

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:46:00 GMT

ONE: How to have a whole body full of light. TWO: What it means to be a real disciple. THREE: The Bible's use of the word "salt" with a detailed discussion of its inner meaning. FOUR: The captivating power of the New Testament's inspiring language of parables. FIVE: How to read the the gospels so the healing sinks in to the Heart.

#126: Journey to the Magical Oasis -- Awareness is a Doorway, Not a Destination

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:11:00 GMT

ONE: The Sufi Poet Hafiz shakes things up. TWO: The trap of looking for an eventual "big" spiritual experience. THREE: Journey through a magical oasis - awareness is a doorway, never a destination.

#125: E.V. Rieu's Breathtaking Translation of the Gospel as Recorded by Mark

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:07:00 GMT

Tom and Fred discuss the vast inner meaning of Mark's Gospel, including whole new viewpoints on several miracles performed by Christ. Discover practical tools, right from this Gospel, to uplift your spiritual awareness. You will never hear a discussion of the New Testament like what you have right here in this Podcast. Here is the download page for PDF copy of Rieu's translation.

#124: Dissolve Stress While Sleeping

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:55:00 GMT

Main Topics in this Podcast: ONE: (:45) Principles of sound, restful sleep explored in detail. TWO: (6:23) Stress and efficiency discussed from Dale's question on information overload and modern society's stress addictions. THREE: (13.04) This question from Andre: "We are told that we come from Consciousness. We are told we go back to Consciousness. We work very hard during this life to BECOME conscious. This begs the questions: Why? If we ARE Consciousness, but asleep to it while alive, why do we need to expend the effort to become conscious if that is what we intrinsically ARE?" ** DOWNLOAD LINK THE GOSPEL OF LUKE (The topic for next week.)

#123: How to Let Stress and Worry Pass You By -- Why the False Self is so "Sticky"

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:35:00 GMT

Why negativity sticks around. TWO: The core of the false self as it forms in early childhood. THREE: How we attract into our lives the very things we fear. FOUR: Early indoctrination and layers of conditioning. FIVE: Creating new energy for conscious mastery. SIX: Why the false self is so eager for movement and despises silence. SEVEN: Reminder of the SuperWisdom "Hara" Podcast (#96) in the "New Viewpoints" category. EIGHT: A simple silence exercise at the end of the day.

#122: Are you chasing the 'enlightenment' bunny? Review of Nisargadatta's Radiant Book: "I Am That!"

SuperWisdom Foundation — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:34:00 GMT

The efficiency of awareness for meeting daily life challenges. TWO: Resilience and spiritual recovery from life's blows. THREE: J. Krishnamurti and how enlightenment is just one second. FOUR: Review of "I Am That" by Nisargadatta. FIVE: A brief look at Nisargadatta's school in India. SIX: How human convictions of life and death are without logic, and absurd. SEVEN: How to listen from the Whole Self to the beautiful feeling and gift of Life.

#121: Inspiring Facts about Fear You may Never have Heard Before

SuperWisdom Foundation — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:44:00 GMT

Disconnect from the rat race. TWO: A close look at fear and a crucial subtle change with tremendous power. THREE: How awakening is the marriage of opposites. FOUR: The Taoist yin/yang symbol and the alternating use of energy. FIVE: The Bible's "Good Householder" and the value of developing constructive habits. SIX: How to avoid self-condemnation. SEVEN: Time Out for Truth Podcast plans for 2009.

#120: Secrets the Whole World Should Hear - Audience Q & A - Look for #121 on January 14th

SuperWisdom Foundation — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:58:00 GMT

How to release your inner spiritual allies. TWO: Why false elements "hate" the wise parts of you awake now and active. THREE: The esoteric meaning of the Bible's "Children of Israel" and what it means that "man is made in the image of God." FOUR: Question, "If only Good exists, where does evil come from?" FIVE: Deep insights into why opposition is a necessity for spiritual unfolding. SIX: How all true and authentic elements have a counterfeit. SEVEN: The secret of working gently instead of with forceful struggle. Announcement: We're on break until January 14th, so enjoy the vast archives! Scroll down to the categories on the left.

#119: Spiritual Lessons While Learning to Fly - Tom Russell Speaks Live

SuperWisdom Foundation — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:04:00 GMT

The great secret of releasing stress and struggle. TWO: The sure sign of a new state of being -- worry, gossip and anger taste terrible! THREE: How the truly advanced insights are in the tiny acts of daily life. FOUR: Lessons of independence in Tom's first solo flight. FIVE: Flying cross country -- breaking free of familiar patterns by challenging the fear. SIX: The master pilot's flexible attention. SEVEN: Christ speaks of the well of water springing up into everlasting life.

#118: A Daring Look at Politics with Inner Develoment in Mind

SuperWisdom Foundation — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:47:00 GMT

ONE: Politics, tension and the false self. TWO: How political labels create division and brainwashing. THREE: Speaking unknowingly from programmed mental tapes, self-observation and the power of a relaxed response. FOUR: How conditioning is perfectly capable of parroting the truth. FIVE: Your True Self is open space. SIX: The lion and the sheep, referred to in the Bible, as symbols of strength and gentleness dwelling in perfect harmony. SEVEN: The awful stress of the strained phony smile, and how it is rampant in society.

#117: A Careful Look at the Word "Struggle" -- Q & A from the Audience

SuperWisdom Foundation — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:35:00 GMT

Question: Does staying awake become easier? TWO: When effort becomes too much and turns sour. THREE: The transformation of confused, chaotic energy into one clear flow. FOUR: SuperWisdom from the Bible's Book of Acts. FIVE: How fear is used to keep you bluffed. SIX: How the shell is fuel for the flickering internal light's expansion and unification. SEVEN: A challenging look at the phrases "trusting in God" and "God has a plan for my life."

#116: When to Stay, When to Go -- Let Difficult Circumstances Lift You Above Your Comfort Zone

SuperWisdom Foundation — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:15:00 GMT

ONE: What's unique about this podcast. TWO: How fixation on a teacher can blind us to the river. THREE: How society has distorted the word "guru." FOUR: The immense power of a simple smile. FIVE: Vernon Howard's definition of what it means to be wise. SIX: Freedom from hounding thoughts. SEVEN: Changing gears to rest and recreation, and how not to over-effort.

#115: Spiritual Teachings Have Talked About it for Centuries -- What is This Thing Called "Sleep?"

SuperWisdom Foundation — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:38:00 GMT

Why this topic is so important. TWO: (2:01) Clues and signs that we are in fact asleep, and don't know it. THREE: (4:44) The energy boost of mindfulness and why it is necessary to break the spell of spiritual sleep. FOUR: (8:02) How sleep is a state of stagnant, frozen energy. FIVE: (11:53) How mental associations are natural, but sleep fosters unseen mechanical progressions. SIX: (15:12) How sleep is a low quality soul signal that connects us to a invisible world of common anguish. SEVEN: (20:3) You can live a normal life with flourishing consciousness. EIGHT: (22:01) Fred sends us home inspired with a special insight exercise.

#114: "What do I know from myself?" -- How This Challenging Question Releases New Healings

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:37:00 GMT

Why this topic is difficult. TWO: (2:15) The significance of listening and its different dimensions. THREE: (5:01) The reversal from intellect to Essence. FOUR: (9:00) The trap of procedures and rules. FIVE: (11:28) How the human mind craves props and beliefs. SIX: (15:07) How the real Bible is in the Living Truth flowing vertically from your sacred Center. SEVEN: (18:02) Unfolding a whole new understanding of "I". EIGHT: (20:35) Inner unity and the New Testament symbolism of marriage and the wedding feast.

#113: Exploring Grief and Loss plus Great Spiritual Lessons from Nature -- Bees, Honey and Cats

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:45:00 GMT

Slowing down the mind. TWO: (2:17) The trap of trying to "grasp" spiritual knowledge. THREE: (3:11) A discussion of three concise mental pictures beginning with the symbolism of bees and honey. FOUR: (5:45) An insight tip on the unconscious tendency to pick up the mannerisms of others. FIVE: (7:50) Second mental picture -- lessons for quietness and new receptivity. SIX: (10:20) The relief and power of living in the beginner's mind. SEVEN:(11:04) Third mental picture -- Reality breaks through. EIGHT: (15:21) Question from Charles on grief and loss of a loved one. NINE: (19:58) Comment from Jim in Northern California on the live SuperWisdom monthly web/tele-class. TEN: (21:12) Finding the balance point and the fabulous example of cats.

#112:"The Addictive Organization" by Anne Wilson Schaef, plus the Creative Potential of Small Groups

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:36:00 GMT

Society as addictive agent. ONE: (1:42) How an organization seems to take on a "life of it's own." TWO: (2:28) Society's hidden aim -- create a "loyal" army of numb zombies. THREE: (5:32) Vernon Howard's insight on "Zones of Pressure." FOUR: (6:32) Sure signs of an addictive organization: gossip, mental seduction, setting up sides. FIVE: (10:51) New Testament wisdom: "Be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves." SIX: (14:04) A look at workaholism in addictive organizations. SEVEN: (16:50) The creative power of small groups when made up of self-reliant individuals. EIGHT: (20:54) How addictive organizations shun honesty and straight talk. NINE: (23:12) Invitation to explore Anne Wilson Schaef's book The Addictive Organization.

#111: How the Individual Can Move Toward Growth and Sanity in the Midst of Turmoil

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:13:00 GMT

A tough but truthful look at society. TWO: (3:44) The abandonment of the old-fashioned values. THREE: (4:40) Is there a mass spiritual awakening, or is this a soothing falsehood? FOUR: (6:50) How spiritual teachings seem to be prolific, but mostly diluted, watered-down. FIVE: (8:56) How breakthroughs generate opposition, but the opposition itself is a spiritual nutrient. SIX: (11:06) Fred gives an example of a huge energy shift. SEVEN: (13:58) Read the poem by Rumi referenced in this podcast. EIGHT: (15:23) Audience insights and questions. NINE: (19:04) Tracking back a mental spin -- how unconscious and rapid associations burden us. TEN: (22:10) The Unity of Life and the importance of consuming a wide variety of spiritual nutrients.

#110: Deep into Kinesthetic Awareness -- The Gentle Rain of Spiritual Sparkles

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:06:00 GMT

The primary aim of awareness and a special sensing exercise. TWO: (5:22) Why battling stress and anxiety with the intellect is futile. THREE: (6:42) Author Vernon Howard defines awareness with crystal clarity. FOUR: (8:33) The constant rain of spiritual sparkles -- Truth is everywhere! FIVE: (10:13) Mike in Reno, Nevada relates his encounter with a rigid fundamentalist. SIX: (12:59) The power of being alone. SEVEN: (14:42) Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? EIGHT: (17:27) John encounters a difficult family issue. NINE: (19:13) Principles of making good decisions. TEN: (21:42) Lots of new listeners! Navigation tips through www.TimeOutforTruth.com

#109: How to Use Ordinary Things in Life to Develop Inwardly - More Insights on Podcasts 107 & 108

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:46:00 GMT

Use your gifts and develop what you now have. TWO: (7:54) The power of conscious eating. THREE: (10:08) Linking your inherent faculties. FOUR: (11:22) A speech coach teaches a priceless lesson in self-observation. FIVE: (13:18) Ralph W. Emerson's insight into knowing from yourself, instead of quoting. SIX: (15:58) Awareness of a person's present, transient low level state without judging them for it. SEVEN: (18:55) The false "life" of labeling. EIGHT: (20:15) Audio comment from Peter in Germany and posting the SuperWisdom Dictionary. For your copy, click here.

#108: Big "K" Knowing vs Small "k" knowing -- How to Allow Reality to be Your Best Friend and Advocate

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:13:00 GMT

The delusion of a "container" for spiritual wisdom. TWO: (3:56) The original mistake of the mind as identification with knowledge. THREE: (5:52) The connection of big "K" Knowing with Love's purity. FOUR: (7:13) How big "K" Knowing gets through self-enclosed minds. FIVE: (9:06) The urgent need for finding our own neutral. SIX: (11:13) Big "K" Knowing through myths, stories, parables and mental pictures. SEVEN: (15:54) How higher states and flashes of consciousness may first feel wrong. EIGHT: (17:27) Question from Terry in Australia about regrets and how to allow Reality to be your advocate. NINE: (24:30) Albert Einstein's marvelous definition of insanity.

#107: A Higher View of Creative Visualization, the Path to Happiness and the Fear of Public Speaking

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:48:00 GMT

Imagination and your pure intention. TWO: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. THREE: Accomplishments of Albert Einstein. FOUR: Public speaking, overcoming stage fright, communication improve skill. FIVE: The power of free spiritual reading first thing in the morning. SIX: How higher consciousness heals the self-imposed isolation from the wholeness of life. SEVEN: The cosmic law of attraction, not the commercialized version. EIGHT: A new view of mental toughness and creative visualization. NINE: The power of focus and spiritual healing.

#106: The Life-Healing Power of Spiritual Dialogue -- A Dynamic Discussion with the Audience

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:06:00 GMT

Automatic roles and false personality, and how to play our life roles consciously. TWO: (5:07) How obnoxious and abrasive people are just little children craving a pat on the back. THREE: (6:04) Link to popular article at SuperWisdom.com entitled How to Defang Difficult People. FOUR: (9:06) How the state of sleep, though mechanical, is highly adaptive. FIVE: (10:54) Why step by step procedures may be fine for an earthly project, but fail miserable when applied to the spiritual ascent. SIX: (12:54) How the machine tries to pull a fast one and get us all frustrated over our efforts to counter it. SEVEN: (14:28) Audience member refers to podcast #100 on "Active Rest" and how valuable it has been to him. EIGHT: (19:24) SuperWisdom Round-table discussion.

#105: Ancient Hermetica Part Three - Aliveness of the Universe and the Sacredness of Sex

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:18:00 GMT

The Unity of Awareness. TWO: (2:01) What does concentration really mean, and how is it misunderstood? THREE: (5:20) The Hermetica's wisdom on procreation, followed by a discussion on sex. FOUR: (9:10) The Hermetica's striking statement about death - How nothing ever dies. FIVE: (11:30) Why conditioned beliefs get offended at these revelations. SIX: (13:30) How the Heart is the gateway to eternal ideas, and life that never perishes. SEVEN: (16:02) The roots of the Bible's Book of Genesis. EIGHT: (17:11) The Zodiac and the connection to the mechanical forces rampant on this earth. NINE: (19:54) The marvel of man and a reference to G.I. Gurdjieff's 7 Levels of Man. TEN: (21:48) The New Birth as the upsurge of energy from the core, and the appearance of new self-command. ELEVEN: (24:02) The Hermetica reveals the useless of mental movement for revealing the Divine. TWELVE: (26:31) Insight on Christ's words, "I and my Father are one."

#104: Ancient Hermetica Part Two: Pure Springs of Cheerfulness and the Boundless Primal Idea

SuperWisdom Foundation — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:54:38 GMT

Bring the power of awe and wonder to your daily life. TWO: (4:30) Your realization of oneness with the Creator. THREE: (6:29) How to formulate powerful questions and the Bible's Book of James. FOUR: (9:41) The boundless primal idea as the Mind of Christ and the higher purpose of direct knowing. FIVE: (11:32 through 16:49) A mistake almost everyone makes and why it is just fine to make it. SIX: (17:06) The Hermetica touches on the importance of listening. SEVEN: (19:24) Summary of key lessons in this podcast.

#103: The Ancient Hermetica, the Tree of Life and the Roots of Early Christianity

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:45:00 GMT

Vernon Howard's Mystic Path Story -- The Tourist and the Mountain Train. TWO: (2:46) The stunning confirmation of the discovery of water on Mars. THREE: (4:55) The power of ancient spiritual classics to reach out and touch us over thousands of years. FOUR: (6:11) Introduction to The Hermetica, the ancient Egyptian classic, and how it may be at least 13,000 years old. FIVE: (7:19) Book for this podcast series: The Hermetic: the Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs. Read the book's introduction. SIX: (9:47) The power of the beginner's mind. SEVEN: (13:20) Egyptian symbol of the water lily flower. EIGHT: (14:03) The Hermetica and early Christianity. NINE: (15:57) The tremendous insight of St. Augustine, the 4th century A.D. church father. TEN: (18:18) The Renaissance and its roots in The Hermetica. ELEVEN: (21:14) The true story of Giordano Bruno, his eight years of torture and his refusal to recant. TWELVE: (22:56) Fred reveals modern society's way to hide the truth, by diluting it!

#102: Your Life as Realization, Not Acquisition - Freedom from the False Self's Roles and Demands

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:58:00 GMT

Ralph Waldo Emerson on the power of a principle. TWO: (1:53) In order to free yourself, you must first mentally extend freedom to others. THREE: (3:02) The two step process involved in absorbing spiritual ideas direct to your Essence. FOUR: (7:41) How esoteric ideas lift you vertically to direct realization. FIVE: (9:25) Audience insight from Barry on the importance of setting boundaries against demanding, unaware people. SIX: (12:27) Detailed information on an invaluable spiritual exercise for noticing false roles and the tendency to act them out. SEVEN: (17:24) The energy and vitality in not knowing, and how it takes you against the mechanical flow of the whole world. EIGHT: (19:45) How the aim is to thoroughly and completely understand our life and every part of it, and not necessarily "change" the personality. NINE: (23:15) Link to the modern Truth Seeker's interview with Ralph Waldo Emerson. TEN: (23:42) Next week the podcast series begins on the 5000 year old book, The Hermetica.

#101: The Life-Healing Power of Disillusionment -- Walking Through the "Dark Night of the Soul"

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:29:00 GMT

The false self's dark and desperate lie that YOU are disappearing as the false self dissolves. TWO: (3:34) The core of disillusionment - it's different than you may think. THREE: (6:47) Why we produce the Time Out for Truth Podcast and the audience we seek to reach. FOUR: (9:58) A look at how transitory earthly life is, and how this insights empowers the shift to your Heart. FIVE: (11:37) A fascinating lesson from ancient Egypt. SIX: (13:25) How Truth instantly forgives all mistakes, and how Truth restores our sense of joy and humor. SEVEN: (14:48) The extension of disillusionment to the outer world, and the crucial difference between cynicism and disillusionment. EIGHT: (17:14) The movie "They Live" as a great example of disillusionment. NINE: (19:49) Audience question on the Hara Podcast #96 and the voice exercise for awakening the sacred energy center. TEN: (28:12) How awakened men and women try to influence society to a higher vibration.

#100: Active Rest - The Most Effective Procedure Ever Developed to Release Stress and Tension

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:31:00 GMT

Why true relaxation is so rare and difficult in modern society. TWO: (4:07) An introduction to the active rest procedure and the man who discovered it, F.M. Alexander. THREE: (5:39) Fred begins with the active rest instructions. FOUR: (11:18) How to maintain healthy relaxation in the eyes. FIVE: (12:39) The value of having your own revitalizing neutral. SIX: (15:04) Fred extends and deepens the active rest instructions. SEVEN: (19:04) How to notice the encroachment of old, familiar tension patterns. EIGHT: (23:40) How active rest charms you and provides its own crystal clear proof of value. NINE: (25:13) Link to written instructions (When you get to this web page for the written instructions, look for the words over toward the left, "Click Here to Start to Download") You'll have lots of helpful photographs, from Richard Brennan's book The Alexander Technique Manual. TEN: (25:32) Meet F. M. Alexander.

#99: How Your Spiritual Awakening Provides Compassionate Power to Read People and Discern Motives

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:52:00 GMT

Set definite aims to intensify your spiritual learning and awareness opportunities. TWO: (4:08) How great literature often confirms Janice's insights on the mask, especially the French master novelist Honoré de Balzac. THREE: (6:20) How seeing through people creates immunity from their tricks and snide comments. FOUR: (7:28) How Higher Intelligence is a magnet that brings your inner world together in perfect harmony. FIVE: (10:13) How the TV ministers are an example of people who may have gone too far in the direction of delusion. SIX: (12:18) Christ's very tough words about religious hypocrites. SEVEN: (13:16) Kathy's insight: "In life, in order to have what you really want, you must be willing to not have what you don't want." EIGHT: (16:06) The contrast the spark of Light provides, and Vernon Howard's amazingly powerful and concise insight, "Happiness is better than misery." NINE: (18:18) Why people around you are threatened when you really start to change. TEN: (21:01) The golden thread of Truth as it weaves its way through the centuries.

#98: Your Sacred Spiritual Memory -- How All Insights Live NOW in the Soul and Proven Ways to Free Them

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:43:00 GMT

Book: Flatland by Edwin Abbott. TWO: (5:01) How wounds heal as we unfold the Soul. THREE: (6:52) Choosing high quality food for the Soul, and the possibility of silence while in motion. FOUR: (10:48) The power of keeping a personal, spiritual journal. FIVE: (13:47) Daily life experiences, with awareness, as high quality food for the Soul. SIX: (14:53) Books, classes and teachers as the fourth quality food. SEVEN: (16:24) The Bible's 'Children of God' and how they are fed. EIGHT: (19:57) Why we must question everything we read and develop discernment. NINE: (21:50) Invitation to subscribe to the free SuperWisdom Monthly Newsletter and a preview of next Tuesday's podcast.

#97: How to Dissolve the Inner Critic and a Review of Jet Li's Movie "Fearless"

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:10:00 GMT

The inner critic; what's behind it? TWO: (4:17) Christ's reference to the sword that brings, not peace at first, but clear cut understanding. THREE: (6:09) Why it is so important to be kind to yourself. FOUR: (7:32) Jet Li's movie "Fearless" as a perfect "prodigal son" story. FIVE: (9:30) How spiritual classics refer often to the mind's identification with skill, power and money, and the dreadful consequences. SIX: (10:58) The essence of true friendship. SEVEN: (12:01) The hero's recovery and the spiritual symbolism of dragonflies. EIGHT: (16:20) The ideal attitude for expansive and swift learning. NINE: (17:58) How awakening is about the Universe expressing itself, and not about a separate "me." TEN: (18:44) symbolism in the movie of dark forces and how they oppose the release of Light.

#96: Hara - The Ancient Secret of Radiant Life (Karl Durckheim's Precious Discovery in Japan)

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:58:00 GMT

Karl Durckheim's masterpiece. TWO: (3:45) The sure sign of a nation in great danger of spiritual decay from within. THREE: (6:41) How Hara leads to physical ease which greatly facilitates spiritual ease. FOUR: (7:21) The Bible's revelations on the principle of Hara, as well as the Tao Te Ching. FIVE: (11:03) Why the ego opposes Hara so strenuously. SIX: (12:13) Zen Archery and the practice of Hara as the seat of power. SEVEN: (14:28) How to use your inner voice to stir the dormant energies of Hara. EIGHT: (17:28) How to practice Hara without tension by simply calling yourself back home. NINE: (19:09) How to sit quietly and connect with the spark within you that is 100% pure, and 100% connected to the entire universe. TEN: (20:55) Hara, humor and belly laughs. DIAGRAM LINK: The Octagon Diagram used for discussions in several podcasts, including this one.

#95: Gateway to Gladness -- Eight Playful Explorations for Re-Awakening

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:59:00 GMT

Visual Aid Diagram for use with this #95 Podcast. ONE: (4:31) The principle of LISTENING and an exercise for the direct experience of its power. TWO: (5:59) J. Krishnamurti's insight into listening. THREE: (6.52) The principle of AWARENESS and its double-sided dimension. FOUR: (8.24) The principle of SIMPLICITY as oneness with the Universe. FIVE: (9:42) How HUMOR is powerful evidence of new growth, and Plato's insight about it. SIX: (12:26) SELF-RELIANCE and the error of the pedestal. SEVEN: (14:45) The principle of PLANTING and the necessity for quality seeds. EIGHT: (15.40) The principle of EXPRESSION and an unexpected lesson from Napoleon. NINE: (18.56) The invaluable symbolism of the SPIRAL. TEN: (21.32) Vernon Howard's insight into how Truth penetrates.

#94: The Matrix -- Life-Enriching Symbolism in this Classic Movie

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:27:00 GMT

Metaphor of world as a computer simulation and a connection to Shakespeare. TWO: (3:47) How the Matrix is threatened by even one person who wants to break free, and brands spiritual warriors as "terrorists." THREE: (5:10) The main character's shocking awakening to the fact of the Matrix and humans as battery cells. FOUR: (7:48) Unplugging from the energy zapping Matrix, with television as a prime example. FIVE: (8:55) The choice of the Red Pill of awakening, or the soothing Blue Pill of sleep and dreams. SIX: (10:44) How the Matrix and its attack robots want to discourage you before you see too much. SEVEN: (12:07) How mistakes and failures are part of authentic development and the secret of starting fresh now! EIGHT: (14:52) Cypher and his sell-out to Agent Smith and the Matrix. NINE: (16:56) How to let Truth win over the Matrix. TEN: (19:05) The final scene of awakening and triumph.

#93: Spiritual Springtime -- Awakening Wise Seeds Within and a Blunt Look at Anger

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:22:00 GMT

ONE: (2:25) The real meaning of the Bible's "new birth." TWO: (4:22) Historical changes and adaption in the Great Work. THREE: (7:38) How proof of growth is the recognition of a new absence. FOUR: (10:16) A deep look at Christ's words, "Of myself I can do nothing . . . " FIVE: (12:29) A blunt and healing look at anger. SIX: (15:29) The higher meaning of the Bible's word fasting. SEVEN: (17:43) How anger is a protective mechanism for the false self. EIGHT: (18:28) The novel "The Secret Garden." NINE: (19:00) Symbolism and ceremony in the Eastern Orthodox Church. TEN: (21:13) The "hive mind" and real prayer.

#92: An Inspiring Variety of Audience Insights and Questions --- Next Podcast will be June 3rd.

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:17:00 GMT

Please Note: Season Three starts after this May break. Next Podcast is scheduled for June 3rd, 2008. ONE: (.28) How false expectations keep us in mental fog. TWO: (2.05) How a good teacher rightly expects more of us than we do of ourselves. THREE: (3.25) Dan's comments on Ralph Waldo Emerson and Self-Reliance -- How power is lost in dead usages. FOUR: (9:39) Beware! Detect tricksters who are "false positives." FIVE: (11:01) Audio comment from Peter in Germany. SIX: (12:17) Jeanne's insight in the value of keeping a personal journal. SEVEN: (14:18) Mary asks about vague haunts and how to get a good night's sleep. EIGHT: (17:30) Stepping into the sacred, hallowed center court of God's Castle. NINE: (19:01) Are you listening amd benefiting from this podcast? Or, what would you like to see discussed in Season Three? Contact Form.

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#91: Part Two of Idries Shah's "Learning How to Learn" - The Perils of Group Think

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:40:00 GMT

ONE: (1:42) How the people most anxious to find an outer teacher are usually the least able to recognize one. TWO: (3:26) Vernon Howard's counsel on how to end confusion over who is telling you the Truth. THREE: (6:16) How the most advanced teacher may be invisible. FOUR: (7:42) How people physically present for spiritual studies may not really be there at all. FIVE: (10:42) How genuine study spiritual study programs today must always contain information on how to recognize and be free of manipulation and indoctrination. SIX: (10:42) Why spiritual teachings must always be projected anew. SEVEN: (14:37) Rumi speaks of the real man of God. EIGHT: (15:41) An unusual idea from Idries Shah on how to get maximum benefit from a book of exceptional value.

#90: The Fountain of Endless Learning -- Idries Shah and the Wisdom of the Sufis

SuperWisdom Foundation — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:50:00 GMT

ONE: (1.29) How the same underground river feeds the inner circle at the core of all the world's great religions. TWO: (3:04) The first dimension of Higher Learning: the old-fashioned virtues of simplicity, self-reliance and sensible attitudes. THREE: (7:36) The second dimension of Higher Learning -- flexibility. FOUR: (10:55) The third dimension: thinking with the Heart and wisdom from Sufi mystic Al-Ghazzali. FIVE: (14:54) Releasing the sacred emotion of the Heart. SIX: (16:15) The leap into the unknown -- from the old to the new. SEVEN: (17:15) Schopenhauer's insight into skill and poise in daily life. EIGHT: Free SuperWisdom eCourse