http://www.aquietmind.com Spirituality Peace Awareness and Wellbeing Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:34:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 2006-2007 robert@aquietmind.com robert@aquietmind.com 1440 http://aquietmind.com/images/aqm.jpg http://www.aquietmind.com 144 144 robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2013/02/10/heart-mind/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2013/02/10/heart-mind/#comments Sun, 10 Feb 2013 03:57:16 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=1072 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2013/02/10/heart-mind/feed/ 5 0:00:01 When the attachment to thoughts subsides our mind naturally gets quiet and we begin to experience gaps between thoughts. In these gaps we can hear the soft -spoken voice of the heart. This soft-spoken voice is a compass, that can point us to the dir[...] When the attachment to thoughts subsides our mind naturally gets quiet and we begin to experience gaps between thoughts. In these gaps we can hear the soft -spoken voice of the heart. This soft-spoken voice is a compass, that can point us to the direction we need to travel – inward. In life sometimes we need guidance and advice so we may look outward to our friends and family for counsel and wisdom.  My advice to you is this, seek the inward path to your own inner teacher, it’s there for us at anytime and any place. This guide has always been there within us we were born with it, at times it’s just difficult or impossible to hear. The voice of the heart is quiet, soft and non intrusive. On the other had the external noises of life are often so harsh and loud that the soto voice of our heart is drowned out completely. What can we do to hear our inner guidance? Daily seek a place of solitude and calm and simply stop. Set everything down. Be still. Take several long slow deep breathes in and out. Allow yourself to settle. Each day we have the opportunity to acknowledge this inner stillness and the soft voice of our  can  our heart-mind. Each day we can make this moment of stillness a priority. It’s up to us. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2012/10/01/happiness-now/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2012/10/01/happiness-now/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2012 02:50:21 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=1048 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2012/10/01/happiness-now/feed/ 4 0:00:01 In every moment there is the opportunity to see that your true nature is happiness. There is no need to seek for what is already yours. The treasure is within you. Spend quiet time alone contemplating nothingness See that you are perfect in this m[...] In every moment there is the opportunity to see that your true nature is happiness. There is no need to seek for what is already yours. The treasure is within you. Spend quiet time alone contemplating nothingness See that you are perfect in this moment Accept things as they are and be gracious Change is a constant Thoughts will come and go You are much bigger than you know Practice being still The felling you have that everything is OK is not wishful thinking In the morning be aware of the morning Grinch telling you that everything is miserable, you are miserable, it’s all miserable. Who or what is that voice inside you? Enquire, be curious and know your true Self Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2012/07/27/wake/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2012/07/27/wake/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:45:05 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=892 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2012/07/27/wake/feed/ 2 0:00:01 If you want to know the truth about who you really are and what this is really all about you have to be willing to give up the old methods, to reach beyond thought and thinking mind and to take the dive into the unknown. If you want to know the truth about who you really are and what this is really all about you have to be willing to give up the old methods, to reach beyond thought and thinking mind and to take the dive into the unknown. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/12/08/returning-intimacy/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/12/08/returning-intimacy/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:43:53 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=877 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/12/08/returning-intimacy/feed/ 4 0:00:01   Return to the one that is not touched by the circumstances of the world. The one that lives in this world but not of this world. Drop the meditator, drop the form and just sit without any rigid model. There is no reconnection or creation of [...]   Return to the one that is not touched by the circumstances of the world. The one that lives in this world but not of this world. Drop the meditator, drop the form and just sit without any rigid model. There is no reconnection or creation of an experience or paradigm, it’s ordinary and easy to do. Just sit Don’t try to do anything Accept, accept , accept Be compassionate with the mind noises Invite them in for tea and cake Don’t try to create a quiet mind Don’t try to let go Don’t try to do it right Be breathed No special tools required No special words or prayers needed Just be you. A stillness practice does not need to be another task or your list, just sit and be there with what is and don’t resist whatever comes up. Just embrace all arising phenomenon as it is and sit with what is. You are not here to accomplish anything or get anything right,  just be and remember all thought is just thought and all pain  is arising phenomenon. Breathe and accept. Breathe and be. Breathe and return to intimacy. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/09/21/quiet-mind/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/09/21/quiet-mind/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:44:55 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=476 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/09/21/quiet-mind/feed/ 0 http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/09/07/dog-mind/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/09/07/dog-mind/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:47:18 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=374 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/09/07/dog-mind/feed/ 5 0:16:52 Do you have a barking dog mind that wont shut up? Are you trying to distract it with treats, and other bribes?   Do you ignore his barks and try to drown them out with other sounds? Do you numb out with television, alcohol, food, games, int[...] Do you have a barking dog mind that wont shut up? Are you trying to distract it with treats, and other bribes?   Do you ignore his barks and try to drown them out with other sounds? Do you numb out with television, alcohol, food, games, internets or other drugs? Are you tired of the non stop yapping? Are you ready to learn how to quiet your inner barking dog? Then read on, or listen to the podcast below. At present we can observe that we have a very noisy mind, it barks day and night, even in our sleep. We’ve tried a million things to quiet it and it never stops and in most cases it gets even louder. If we can be honest with ourselves and see that the present methods of taming the inner canine have failed then we have reached the first step accepting what is so. Up to this point your methods have failed, or they are temporary and fleeting at best. Can you drop your old ways and open to something new? That is the second step. The third step is to introduce new ways of thinking about your mind barking. So we have these steps to take. Accepting old methods are not working. Make room for some new ideas Introduce a new way to look at your present state of being. When we accept things and stop fighting our own minds the brain has a chance to rest and settle. When it settles we can reach a point of clarity and stillness that allows for a certain freshness, a hollowed ground so to speak, a place to plant new seeds? When we let go of ideas and preferences we can make room for newness to enter into our experience. When our minds are full there is simply no room for new ideas. Can you suspend your beliefs and have an open mind? If so continue on. Congratulations you have moved on and you are ready to test out some new ideas and concepts. That’s right we are going to test things out for ourselves. A wise teacher once said, “You don’t have to take my word for it. Simply try it for yourself.” And this is very true, we should always try a teaching for ourselves and see if it fits. New ideas. You are not your thoughts. You are not who you think you are. You can be free from you barking dog mind. Know that most of what we see and experience in others is also barking dog mind. Presently we think that we are the thoughts that stream through our minds. They come and go and sometimes never leave us alone. These thoughts are just like radio signals, we can choose to tune in, or tune out, or tune off. Can you try out this new way of thinking? The new way to think is, “I’m not my thoughts, or the voices arising from this mind and I can let them pass” Try this out for a week and report back to share your insights. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/08/30/sit-here/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/08/30/sit-here/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:06:05 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=366 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/08/30/sit-here/feed/ 5 0:14:25 The invitation to arrive in this moment is constantly being offered to you. It’s up to you to take it.   Breathing in I accept what is so in this moment. Breathing out I accept what is so in this moment. No resistance to what is so. Ju[...] The invitation to arrive in this moment is constantly being offered to you. It’s up to you to take it.   Breathing in I accept what is so in this moment. Breathing out I accept what is so in this moment. No resistance to what is so. Just being in this moment radically accepting what is so. Know the rat-mind, from the heart-mind. Embrace the path of no resistance. The mind wants to believe that we can’t live without it and when we begin to see that we can,  it’s soft underbelly is exposed and vulnerable. In this state it’s first reaction is to strike back against it’s attacker and  use all of it’s defense mechanisms. These defense mechanisms come in varied form but in most cases it uses fear as it’s primary weapon. It may also use numbing tactics like immersing  oneself in a mindless television shows, playing a video games, or getting drunk, or high. What can we do? When we use our breath to come home and check in we can catch ourselves before we use a tactic, habit or substance to escape the rat mind. When we catch ourselves before we engage in that habit we can instill this practice,  the practice or  activity of just observing. Observing silently, without judgment and letting the thoughts pass by. Try sitting today for just two minutes. If your mind say’s it’s bored, then just sit there and be as bored as you can. Do boredom all the way. If your mind wont stop spinning,  just let it spin and don’t try to do a thing. Do nothing all the way everyday for just a few minutes. There is no need to have a formal meditation practice, just sit quietly, watch, listen and breath. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/08/18/fire-your-ego-and-call-off-the-search-you-are-home-and-you-have-arrived/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/08/18/fire-your-ego-and-call-off-the-search-you-are-home-and-you-have-arrived/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:24:00 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=345 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/08/18/fire-your-ego-and-call-off-the-search-you-are-home-and-you-have-arrived/feed/ 1 0:00:01 There is nothing to discover There is nothing to remove There is nothing to add There is nothing to see You are fine and there is nothing to fix There is no one to save You are whole and complete The journey is over You are home You have arrived There is nothing to discover There is nothing to remove There is nothing to add There is nothing to see You are fine and there is nothing to fix There is no one to save You are whole and complete The journey is over You are home You have arrived Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/07/17/learning-to-breathe/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/07/17/learning-to-breathe/#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:52:48 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=343 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/07/17/learning-to-breathe/feed/ 1 0:00:01 If you think about it we were never taught to breath, isn’t that strange?  We have been living out our whole lives without the basic instructions on how to breathe properly. Isn’t that shocking?  Most of us breathe like little chipmunks that are be[...] If you think about it we were never taught to breath, isn’t that strange?  We have been living out our whole lives without the basic instructions on how to breathe properly. Isn’t that shocking?  Most of us breathe like little chipmunks that are being chased by Mr. Twinkles the neighborhood cat. That type of breathing is fight or flight, or panic breathing. We are all running from Mr. Twinkles in our own way throughout the day. Some examples of using panic breathing would be: Rush hour traffic someone cuts you off. The boss yells at you in front of your whole team. Your child runs into the street. You have a confrontation with a co-worker, friend, or spouse that erupts into a full fledged argument. You are in pain from a stomach ache, injury or severe illness. In all the instances we are usually taking very short and shallow breathes that only worsen the circumstance or situation. So what can we do? We can learn to breath properly. Here are some steps to proper breathing and recognizing the warning signs of panic breathing. Your body tenses up, clenched fist, or clenched jaws. Your sweating, shaking, tensed in the neck or shoulders. You have body aches in neck, shoulders, or hands. You have stomach aches, ulcers, or allergies. Trouble eating, sleeping, relaxing. The signs are there and I recognize them, now what do I do? Stop and check in with yourself. Become aware of the signals you are receiving. Excuse yourself from the circumstance or situation and find a quiet corner. Exhale all the breath from your body and let your head, shoulders and stomach relax. Take a long, slow, deep breath and do this several times. On your exhale try saying to yourself, “In, I’m breathing in. Out, I’m breathing out.” Notice the minds casting about habit to find ways that it may make itself right. It may use tactics that include  saying things like this: “He was wrong and treated me with disrespect!” “That jackass cut me off. He’s going to kill someone!” “No one can treat me like this, I’m going to report that jerk!” Gently bring your attention back to your breathing. Repeat until calm and don’t give in to the minds demands. A note: This is not about pushing these feelings or emotions down, or to be in denial of your personal rights, freedoms etc. This is about calming the ego/mind before you respond using your emotions, rather than calm reason. This is about creating a platform for a proper response. The concept I’m presenting here is about not been run by the emotional outbursts that our ego may throw out there to defend itself. We are calming the mind in order to relax back into our natural state of being before we respond or act on impulse. Just breathe… Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/07/07/go-further/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/07/07/go-further/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:23:34 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=338 http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/07/07/go-further/feed/ 0 http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/05/28/336/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/05/28/336/#comments Sat, 28 May 2011 16:05:08 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=336 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/05/28/336/feed/ 0 0:20:40 Here are the four questions we asked Mallika Chopra. What would your answers be? 1. What is you heart’s desire? 2. What motivates you? 3 How do you stay on track when you feel like giving up? 4. What is the biggest secret to following our hea[...] Here are the four questions we asked Mallika Chopra. What would your answers be? 1. What is you heart’s desire? 2. What motivates you? 3 How do you stay on track when you feel like giving up? 4. What is the biggest secret to following our heart’s desire? Please share your thoughts, feelings, insights and wisdom here. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/05/15/who-or-what-am-i/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/05/15/who-or-what-am-i/#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 00:07:20 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=333 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/05/15/who-or-what-am-i/feed/ 4 0:18:26 An interesting question to ponder is, “Who or what am I?” If asked silently to oneself alone in a room the answer can be dare I say it, enlightening. Be curious, be daring, be open. Empty your cup and see what happens. An interesting question to ponder is, “Who or what am I?” If asked silently to oneself alone in a room the answer can be dare I say it, enlightening. Be curious, be daring, be open. Empty your cup and see what happens. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/05/11/how-to-meditate-by-listening-to-the-sounds-around-us/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/05/11/how-to-meditate-by-listening-to-the-sounds-around-us/#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 22:01:27 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=330 http://www.aquietmind.com/2011/05/11/how-to-meditate-by-listening-to-the-sounds-around-us/feed/ 1 http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/12/03/where-i-become-a-test-subject-for-following-your-hearts-desire/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/12/03/where-i-become-a-test-subject-for-following-your-hearts-desire/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:58:46 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=325 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/12/03/where-i-become-a-test-subject-for-following-your-hearts-desire/feed/ 9 0:00:01 I’m jumping in and taking you with me! Join me on the journey of following your heart’s desire. Let’s step into the unknown together and take the leap of faith. In this podcast we talk about: Embracing your own inner teacher/guid[...] I’m jumping in and taking you with me! Join me on the journey of following your heart’s desire. Let’s step into the unknown together and take the leap of faith. In this podcast we talk about: Embracing your own inner teacher/guide and waking up to your full potential. We create an experiment to see what happens when we turn around 180 degrees and go in the direction we are guided to go. Embracing the opportunity to wake up and see our true self. The void we feel. The disconnect is nothing more than a thought or thoughts arising that we decide to hook in to, give meaning to, embellish and create the story we call ‘self’. We look at being content, happy and peaceful by dropping the concept that something from the outside will make us whole. (If only I could change such and such about myself, I could feel good and be happy.) If you no longer attached to these thoughts and you dropped thinking all together, what would your life be like ? We came in here complete, needing nothing but the basics in life. We complicated this by constructing a separate self. That is the idea of a self that is separate from all others and all things. We can dissolve this separate self and experience life the way it was meant to be experienced. Happy, blissful and full of joy! Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/09/16/hearts-desire-or-just-more-mind-stuff/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/09/16/hearts-desire-or-just-more-mind-stuff/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:21:10 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=317 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/09/16/hearts-desire-or-just-more-mind-stuff/feed/ 4 0:00:01 Are you following your heart’s desire? How do you know that it’s you heart that is speaking to you? Is it just more mind stuff, or is there something driving you beside your ego and your desires. This podcast features an interview with[...] Are you following your heart’s desire? How do you know that it’s you heart that is speaking to you? Is it just more mind stuff, or is there something driving you beside your ego and your desires. This podcast features an interview with Jonathan Mead from Illuminated mind. Here are the four questions we asked Jonathan. What would your answers be? 1. What is you heart’s desire? 2. What motivates you? 3 How do you stay on track when you feel like giving up? 4. What is the biggest secret to following our heart’s desire. Please share your thoughts, feelings, insights and wisdom here. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/09/03/bow-in-gratitude/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/09/03/bow-in-gratitude/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:16:16 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=315 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/09/03/bow-in-gratitude/feed/ 3 0:00:01 The practice of gratitude is honed over time with patience and humility at its’ core. A good way to experience this practice is bowing in gratitude. This doesn’t have to be the physical act of bowing (but that helps); you can just bow in your mind.[...] The practice of gratitude is honed over time with patience and humility at its’ core. A good way to experience this practice is bowing in gratitude. This doesn’t have to be the physical act of bowing (but that helps); you can just bow in your mind. When you see something arising in the mind where you see yourself stuck and desiring something you don’t have, stop and bow to what you already have. If you find yourself in the old habit of grumbling, complaining or finding fault in something, stop and find something to be grateful for. Look around you at those that are in need and give something to them. The ego resists this practice so we know we are chipping away at something of substance. I bow to you all. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/06/15/success-is-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/06/15/success-is-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:00:36 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=307 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/06/15/success-is-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder/feed/ 7 0:00:01 How do we define success? In our society success seems to be measured by what we have done, created, or collected rather than what we have given or shared with our fellow sentient beings. I had always seen success as money, cars, big houses and fa[...] How do we define success? In our society success seems to be measured by what we have done, created, or collected rather than what we have given or shared with our fellow sentient beings. I had always seen success as money, cars, big houses and fame. I lived most of my life in pursuit of all of these material things and it wasn’t until I had many life changing experiences that my opinions on what success was dramatically altered. One of these life changing experiences happened while living on the Big Island of Hawaii and I relate that story in this podcast. So do we need a life altering experience to change the way we see things? Yes I believe sometimes we do. How can we have a life altering experience? Stay open and don’t be afraid to look deeply into your heart. Assess your life daily and see where you can change current beliefs and opinions to bring about more compassion and empathy. Open yourself to new ways of thinking and seeing. Sit quietly on a daily  basis. It is in solitude that we can begin to open to a new way of looking at our ourselves and our intention. How do we re-define success? Who gives the most. Being happy in each moment regardless of the circumstance. Putting others before ourselves. One who follows their heart to serve others without expectation of the outcome. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/05/02/ipad-meditation-app-will-be-out-soon/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/05/02/ipad-meditation-app-will-be-out-soon/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 17:06:15 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=301 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/05/02/ipad-meditation-app-will-be-out-soon/feed/ 9 http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/03/17/tweet-my-facebook-status-on-myspace/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/03/17/tweet-my-facebook-status-on-myspace/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:11:04 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=298 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2010/03/17/tweet-my-facebook-status-on-myspace/feed/ 7 0:00:01 Are you using social networking to avoid being social. Have you noticed yourself Tweet-ing and Facebook-ing in social situations to avoid talking and interacting with people?  I’m constantly observing people in line at the store, at the airp[...] Are you using social networking to avoid being social. Have you noticed yourself Tweet-ing and Facebook-ing in social situations to avoid talking and interacting with people?  I’m constantly observing people in line at the store, at the airport, on a plane and in the elevator engaged with their device.  We are immersing ourselves in a medium that is helping to create social barriers with our fellow beings.  A new distraction that keeps us from meeting our true self in the form of those around us that manifests as our peers.  Our peers can represent aspects of ourselves we may be having trouble accepting and we don’t want to confront that because it’s uncomfortable. put your phone down at lunch in the elevator put the phone down and smile at someone make a time at night to turn off all devices and sit quietly for five minutes leave your phone at home one weekend day or part of that day Take it slow, take your time and be easy on yourself. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/11/28/peace-cant-be-obtained/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/11/28/peace-cant-be-obtained/#comments Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:16:49 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=295 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/11/28/peace-cant-be-obtained/feed/ 19 0:00:01 How can we obtain that which we already have?  Should we drop the goal of obtaining peace as a result of our meditation practice?  Can we just sit without wanting something to happen and just be with what is?  Having a gaining idea can lead us into[...] How can we obtain that which we already have?  Should we drop the goal of obtaining peace as a result of our meditation practice?  Can we just sit without wanting something to happen and just be with what is?  Having a gaining idea can lead us into a circle of suffering, pain and confusion.  Nothing is permanent, so trying to reach a state of permanent peace is an unreachable goal.  Can we accept that we will never have a continuous, blissful state of oneness?  Can we call off the search and see that the thing we are looking for is right here, right now, in this moment?  It can be nowhere else but here because only this moment exists.  Everything else is only thought. The one who seeks peace doesn’t exist. The one who is looking for enlightenment doesn’t exist. The one who wants to keep peace blocks the peaceful state that already exists. It’s not possible to attain a perfect, constant state of peace. That which thinks it’s not at peace will never attain it. We must ask who or what is seeking peace.  Who or what is not at peace or is agitated with present circumstances. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/09/11/the-true-essence-of-mind/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/09/11/the-true-essence-of-mind/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:47:54 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=285 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/09/11/the-true-essence-of-mind/feed/ 4 0:00:01 Don’t be fooled by the carrot life is dangling before you.  That which you seek is inside of you waiting to be discovered.  There is no need to look outside yourself for happiness, love, bliss or completeness; everything that you seek, you alr[...] Don’t be fooled by the carrot life is dangling before you.  That which you seek is inside of you waiting to be discovered.  There is no need to look outside yourself for happiness, love, bliss or completeness; everything that you seek, you already possess.  Look no further than your next breath. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/08/02/spiritual-seeker/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/08/02/spiritual-seeker/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:32:53 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=280 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/08/02/spiritual-seeker/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Are you a spiritual seeker?  Do you want to control your own destiny, the universe or just your dog?  This podcast may have the answers that you seek. Who are you? Where did you come from? Where do you go when you die? Big questions aren’t [...] Are you a spiritual seeker?  Do you want to control your own destiny, the universe or just your dog?  This podcast may have the answers that you seek. Who are you? Where did you come from? Where do you go when you die? Big questions aren’t they?  Have you ever asked yourself who is the one asking these questions?  Who is the one that is seeking something?  Who is the one that is looking for the answers?  Who is the one that I call myself, me?  Who is the one that we call “I”.  Want to learn more?  Listen to the podcast. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/07/09/going-into-the-pain-heartache-and-loss/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/07/09/going-into-the-pain-heartache-and-loss/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:37:21 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=275 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/07/09/going-into-the-pain-heartache-and-loss/feed/ 7 0:00:01 In our daily lives we have so much distraction and stimulation that we barely have the time to feel. What do I mean by feel? Feeling our pain, loss heartache, frustration anger etc. Our society is built up in a way that we don’t have the time [...] In our daily lives we have so much distraction and stimulation that we barely have the time to feel. What do I mean by feel? Feeling our pain, loss heartache, frustration anger etc. Our society is built up in a way that we don’t have the time that we need to get in touch with our emotions. Make time to be quiet and alone. Loose the distractions by turning off the TV, phone, computer etc. Find others to talk with about how you feel. Learn how to identify the signals that you need to wind down and check in.  Anger, sadness, depression, agitation etc.  Watch for body signals as well. Backache, neck tension, jaw clenching, upset stomach.  These signals are there to remind us to check in, wind down and listen. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/06/08/what-are-you-willing-to-give-up-to-feel-peace-right-now/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/06/08/what-are-you-willing-to-give-up-to-feel-peace-right-now/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:43:21 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=263 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/06/08/what-are-you-willing-to-give-up-to-feel-peace-right-now/feed/ 7 0:00:01 In our lives we are attached to many things.  We are attached to objects, feelings, emotions, opinions, thoughts and desires.  When we are attached we are imprisoned by our own mind’s limited perceptions and expectations.  When we become detac[...] In our lives we are attached to many things.  We are attached to objects, feelings, emotions, opinions, thoughts and desires.  When we are attached we are imprisoned by our own mind’s limited perceptions and expectations.  When we become detached we open ourselves to possibility, spontaneity and freedom from suffering.  We are no longer limited to our minds old habits and paradigms. When we suffer we are confused, muddled and collapsed. To become detached is to become free. Detachment is freedom from suffering. Look at what you can give up to feel the peace that is present in this moment.  Are you holding onto anger, fear, loneliness, sadness, expectations or desires?  Ask yourself, “Do I want to feel anger, fear, loneliness or depression more that I want to feel peace right now?” Peace is always present Freedom is always present Stillness is always present Get out a sheet of paper and put this down at the top:  What am I willing to let go of to feel peace right now?  Look at what you are feeling right now and ask yourself for each emotion, thought or feeling:  Would I rather feel this or would I rather feel peace? Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/06/01/if-the-birds-are-doing-ok-right-now-why-cant-i-be-ok-right-now/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/06/01/if-the-birds-are-doing-ok-right-now-why-cant-i-be-ok-right-now/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:54:07 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=257 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/06/01/if-the-birds-are-doing-ok-right-now-why-cant-i-be-ok-right-now/feed/ 3 http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/05/18/238/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/05/18/238/#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 22:46:45 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=238 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/05/18/238/feed/ 4 0:00:01 These questions are the big questions in life right?  I myself have been asking them for years and I know that I’m not alone in wanting to know the answers.  I have read hundreds of books ranging from contemporary, esoteric thought to ancie[...] These questions are the big questions in life right?  I myself have been asking them for years and I know that I’m not alone in wanting to know the answers.  I have read hundreds of books ranging from contemporary, esoteric thought to ancient texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, The Tao and the Bible.  All of these books had answers to these questions and not surprisingly they were very similar.  After many years of self study, meditation and literary research I have come to a conclusion:  In most cases the simplest answers to life’s most difficult questions are usually correct. Ask yourself these questions: Why do I think that I’m here? What does my intuition tell me? What are my talents? How do I best serve Humanity? Work on developing your insight into these questions by doing the following: Meditate on opening your heart to your inner Buddha, Joy, God, Spirit. Make a list of your talents and dreams and carry it with you. Look at the blocks you may have created around your dreams. Remember to open yourself to all possibilities. Play and laugh like when you were young: Make a date to do something you enjoyed as a child. Draw a picture. Goof off. Experience the thrill of the unknown. Inspiration, Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/05/02/a-guided-meditation-for-open-the-heart/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/05/02/a-guided-meditation-for-open-the-heart/#comments Sat, 02 May 2009 00:41:36 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=231 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/05/02/a-guided-meditation-for-open-the-heart/feed/ 5 0:00:01 This podcast is a tool for opening the heart through allowing. This is a guided meditation with images I have photographed in Sedona. There are no opening or closing credits in this podcast, so that you may be able to use it without distractions. This podcast is a tool for opening the heart through allowing. This is a guided meditation with images I have photographed in Sedona. There are no opening or closing credits in this podcast, so that you may be able to use it without distractions. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/04/27/are-you-getting-what-you-want/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/04/27/are-you-getting-what-you-want/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:22:09 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=226 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/04/27/are-you-getting-what-you-want/feed/ 5 0:00:01 Giving is good. Are you not getting what you want out of life, your relationships and your job?  Have you ever tried to give what it is that you want?  If you give what it is that you want from life to others, you will receive all that you want o[...] Giving is good. Are you not getting what you want out of life, your relationships and your job?  Have you ever tried to give what it is that you want?  If you give what it is that you want from life to others, you will receive all that you want out of life and more.  We all want love, kindness, safety, security, health, wealth and well being and we know that as truth. So if we know what it is that we want, we can easily see want others want too.  In these tough times we tend to curl up in our little cocoons and hide away ’till the storm passes.  We need to break out of our shells, step forward into the great unknown and do the impossible.  One truth that I know that will explode your spiritual growth is this: The next step that you are afraid to take is exactly the step that you need to take. Follow these simple steps to get what you want by giving what you want: Practice empathy by understanding all people are suffering and have experienced loss. Commit to a full day of giving from your heart. Meditate on opening your heart to giving. Give something small like a compliment or a hug. Work on developing your insight as to why you do what you do and ask yourself these questions around giving: Am I coming from a place of lack? Am I coming from fear? Am I projecting poverty consciousness? Am I being selfish? Remember not to condemn or judge yourself, just observe. Why does giving work? Giving works because it emulates nature and nature is always giving and abundant.  Can you feel yourself as a giving and abundant being like nature?  Observe nature, spend some time out there in it and see first hand its never ending supply that is given without expectation of any return.  Can we give this freely and openly?  Practice opening yourself to what others want by observing these facts: People often give exactly the opposite of what it is that they want. Most reactions are conditioned and habitual.  “They know not what they do.” People are wearing masks that protect them from attacks. Suffering is often projected by others as fear, anger, or frustration. When you open yourself to what others want you stretch yourself out beyond your safety zone and this creates growth.  This growth mixed with wisdom and discernment practiced openly sets the example of love and kindness. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/02/27/look-mom-i-can-meditate-all-day-long/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/02/27/look-mom-i-can-meditate-all-day-long/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:22:26 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=210 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/02/27/look-mom-i-can-meditate-all-day-long/feed/ 3 0:00:01 Meditate always, with these simple steps. Do you have the time or patience to meditate twice a day for two hours? Most of us just don’t have that kind of time, energy, or focus.  So how the heck will we ever become the perfect person we can b[...] Meditate always, with these simple steps. Do you have the time or patience to meditate twice a day for two hours? Most of us just don’t have that kind of time, energy, or focus.  So how the heck will we ever become the perfect person we can be if we can’t meditate daily?  In this podcast we learn a few things about meditating while on our feet, doing our job, eating our lunch and brushing our teeth.  How can that enlighten us?  You’d be surprised.  Why not try these few little steps and see what happens for yourself.       Today when you brush your teeth, just brush your teeth. Whenever the phone rings, treat it as a meditation bell. Take three deep breaths before you answer and relax. When passing through doorways notice them. Walk with mindfulness to your car, the bus or from the couch to the fridge. Be gracious for something or someone in your life. Help a stranger. Give yourself some approval. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/01/26/guided-meditation-on-overcoming-our-fears/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/01/26/guided-meditation-on-overcoming-our-fears/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:12:32 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=206 http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/01/26/guided-meditation-on-overcoming-our-fears/feed/ 10 0:00:01             In this episode we will use a guided meditation to face our fears. We will go into the source of our fears and use wisdom, courage and love to conquer them for good.             In this episode we will use a guided meditation to face our fears. We will go into the source of our fears and use wisdom, courage and love to conquer them for good. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/01/07/my-gift-to-you-two-tracks-off-my-cd-flight-of-the-hawk/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/01/07/my-gift-to-you-two-tracks-off-my-cd-flight-of-the-hawk/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:26:43 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=201 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/01/07/my-gift-to-you-two-tracks-off-my-cd-flight-of-the-hawk/feed/ 14 0:03:15 It’s with great pleasure that I announce the re-release of my CD, Flight of the Hawk! This CD was recorded in Sedona, Arizona in 2000 and then re-mastered by an old and dear friend of mine, Kevin Peterson (thanks Kev!).  It contains music perf[...] It’s with great pleasure that I announce the re-release of my CD, Flight of the Hawk! This CD was recorded in Sedona, Arizona in 2000 and then re-mastered by an old and dear friend of mine, Kevin Peterson (thanks Kev!).  It contains music performed on the Native American Flute, drum, didgeridoo, and guitar, all performed by me and accompanied by nature sounds. This CD is very special to me as it has some recordings that were created in a little cabin in one of the most inspirational and spiritual places that I know.  The magic and wonder of Sedona comes through strongly in this recording and I do hope that it heals, brings peace and a little joy into your lives. Flight of the Hawk is available by download from Amazon, Itunes and many other distributors on the Internet.  As a gift to you, my valued listeners, I am making two of the tracks available at no charge for your enjoyment. If you have a coupon for this CD from a previous sale that had not gone through, please contact me and I will make sure that you get your copy.  It’s available only in digital format at this time. Enjoy a few tracks from Flight of the Hawk:  You may click on the player arrow button to listen or download the mp3′s to your hard drive by control clicking on the  audio mp3 bar below and choosing “save as” Articles robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/01/02/new-year-or-new-moment/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/01/02/new-year-or-new-moment/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:04:05 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=199 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2009/01/02/new-year-or-new-moment/feed/ 10 0:00:01 How do we deal with the economic crisis and world situation without reacting from fear, panic or anger. Learn in this new podcast how to come from the moment by connecting with your inner guidance and make decisions based on new habits we create th[...] How do we deal with the economic crisis and world situation without reacting from fear, panic or anger. Learn in this new podcast how to come from the moment by connecting with your inner guidance and make decisions based on new habits we create through awareness and calm. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/12/26/tooney-is-funny/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/12/26/tooney-is-funny/#comments Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:55:39 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=184 http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/12/26/tooney-is-funny/feed/ 0 http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/12/25/merry-christma-kwanza-hanukkah-to-you-all/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/12/25/merry-christma-kwanza-hanukkah-to-you-all/#comments Thu, 25 Dec 2008 03:17:40 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=171 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/12/25/merry-christma-kwanza-hanukkah-to-you-all/feed/ 1 http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/12/24/change-is-good-2/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/12/24/change-is-good-2/#comments Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:14:09 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/?p=157 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/12/24/change-is-good-2/feed/ 11 http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/10/11/spain-builds-the-first-solar-concentrator-tower-in-europe-2/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/10/11/spain-builds-the-first-solar-concentrator-tower-in-europe-2/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:33:21 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/10/11/spain-builds-the-first-solar-concentrator-tower-in-europe-2/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/10/11/spain-builds-the-first-solar-concentrator-tower-in-europe-2/feed/ 1 http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/10/06/why-be-quiet/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/10/06/why-be-quiet/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:23:14 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/10/06/why-be-quiet/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/10/06/why-be-quiet/feed/ 16 0:00:01 Why sit quietly when the whole world is going crazy?! In this episode we take a look at the positive effects of sitting and gaining insight into the “self” which benefits not only ourselves but the people we love and the rest of the pla[...] Why sit quietly when the whole world is going crazy?! In this episode we take a look at the positive effects of sitting and gaining insight into the “self” which benefits not only ourselves but the people we love and the rest of the planet Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/07/14/forgive-and-forget/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/07/14/forgive-and-forget/#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:03:36 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/07/14/forgive-and-forget/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/07/14/forgive-and-forget/feed/ 5 0:00:01 Let’s turn the other check this week! I rhymed, how cleaver. Forgiven and forget and feel free and at peace. Quiet the mind by letting go of the bullsh*t. Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness Let’s turn the other check this week! I rhymed, how cleaver. Forgiven and forget and feel free and at peace. Quiet the mind by letting go of the bullsh*t. Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/06/01/stuff-is-coming-up/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/06/01/stuff-is-coming-up/#comments Sat, 31 May 2008 19:03:45 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/06/01/stuff-is-coming-up/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/06/01/stuff-is-coming-up/feed/ 5 0:00:01 Accepting what is so can be a very difficult task, especially when all of your board members are involved. Discover a new tool for gaining more peace around acceptance in this new podacast. Join in with the AQM community this Saturday at 8:30-9:00 P[...] Accepting what is so can be a very difficult task, especially when all of your board members are involved. Discover a new tool for gaining more peace around acceptance in this new podacast. Join in with the AQM community this Saturday at 8:30-9:00 Pacific time for a live meditation! Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/05/31/live-meditation-saturday/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/05/31/live-meditation-saturday/#comments Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:24 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/05/31/live-meditation-saturday/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/05/31/live-meditation-saturday/feed/ 0 http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/05/24/transformation-part-2/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/05/24/transformation-part-2/#comments Fri, 23 May 2008 21:04:46 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/05/24/transformation-part-2/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/05/24/transformation-part-2/feed/ 3 0:00:01 Star Stuff In this episode we look at The Seven Spiritual Steps to a quiet mind. We will start by looking deeper in acceptance; both self and exterior. What drives you crazy? What is it that you cannot accept about yourself, your partner or the wor[...] Star Stuff In this episode we look at The Seven Spiritual Steps to a quiet mind. We will start by looking deeper in acceptance; both self and exterior. What drives you crazy? What is it that you cannot accept about yourself, your partner or the world situation. We will use the Seven Steps to find that gap in time and space were we can just be. Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/03/17/transform-pt1/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/03/17/transform-pt1/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:36:02 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/03/17/transform-pt1/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/03/17/transform-pt1/feed/ 13 0:00:01 In this episode we begin a series which will delve deeply into transformation and also the exploration of Zen Buddhism. I’m working on a longer post that will follow in about a week. Stay tuned. Technorati Tags: podcast, spirituality, meditat[...] In this episode we begin a series which will delve deeply into transformation and also the exploration of Zen Buddhism. I’m working on a longer post that will follow in about a week. Stay tuned. Technorati Tags: podcast, spirituality, meditation, fear, zen Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/01/05/fast-and-cleanse-into-the-new-year/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/01/05/fast-and-cleanse-into-the-new-year/#comments Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:43:52 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/01/05/fast-and-cleanse-into-the-new-year/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/01/05/fast-and-cleanse-into-the-new-year/feed/ 3 http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/01/02/taking-action/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/01/02/taking-action/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:49:08 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/01/02/taking-action/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/01/02/taking-action/feed/ 3 http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/01/02/coming-soon/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/01/02/coming-soon/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:37:07 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/01/02/coming-soon/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/01/02/coming-soon/feed/ 12 http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/01/02/happy-new-year/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/01/02/happy-new-year/#comments Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:17:19 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/01/02/happy-new-year/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2008/01/02/happy-new-year/feed/ 15 http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/12/30/embrace-with-love-and-relaaaaaaaaaaax/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/12/30/embrace-with-love-and-relaaaaaaaaaaax/#comments Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:40:42 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/12/30/embrace-with-love-and-relaaaaaaaaaaax/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/12/30/embrace-with-love-and-relaaaaaaaaaaax/feed/ 3 0:00:01 In this episode we are going to relaaaaaaaax and embrace everything with love! Five ways to embrace. What do we mean by embrace? The easiest way to explain embrace is to describe a hug. When we hug someone there is no space between us. Our hear[...] In this episode we are going to relaaaaaaaax and embrace everything with love! Five ways to embrace. What do we mean by embrace? The easiest way to explain embrace is to describe a hug. When we hug someone there is no space between us. Our hearts are close and our bodies are pressed together tightly. If we really have done the job of hugging properly, our breathing and heartbeats will sync up and it feels as if we are one with each other. The next time you hug a loved one, try to become conscience of your breathing by just being aware of the rise and fall of your chest and the rise and fall of your hugging partners chest. Just watch this then follow these steps. 1. Close your eyes: We are so visual that we are distracted easily by things in our eyes’ path. Closing your eyes allows you to focus better on the embrace. 2. Don’t grasp: When we try to hold on too tightly we can make our partner feel trapped and uncomfortable. A light yet firm embrace is the key. 3. Avoid the slap: The action of slapping the back is jarring and a bit disturbing to some. Try not to get over zealous. 4. Breath: Remember to focus on the breath and feel the sensation of your chest rise and fall as the breath moves in and out. There is no need to try and control your breath. 5. Acceptance: While you have this person so close it’s a great time to embrace with your mind as well as your arms. Try saying this as you watch your breath: “I accept you just as you are right now.” This exercise can be used not only with a partner but on your self! Try the same method but hug yourself this time. You may also use these steps when your are faced with a difficult scenario or even with a difficult person. They don’t have to be literally hugged (though that would be ideal). You can practice with your imagination. So hug your enemy today and relieve some of that pain you may be carrying around. Technorati Tags: self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness, inspirational words Articles, Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/12/28/some-great-books-to-read/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/12/28/some-great-books-to-read/#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:07:58 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/12/28/some-great-books-to-read/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/12/28/some-great-books-to-read/feed/ 4 http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/12/01/receive-embrace-transform/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/12/01/receive-embrace-transform/#comments Sat, 01 Dec 2007 06:07:24 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/12/01/receive-embrace-transform/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/12/01/receive-embrace-transform/feed/ 15 0:00:01 We clean out our mental closets and receive, embrace and transform our old dusty ways. In our continuing series on “Why we use drugs and alcohol to feel good” in this podcast we receive, embrace and transform our old ways into new ways. [...] We clean out our mental closets and receive, embrace and transform our old dusty ways. In our continuing series on “Why we use drugs and alcohol to feel good” in this podcast we receive, embrace and transform our old ways into new ways. Yes you can teach an old Bodhisattva new tricks. Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, peace, happiness, enlightenment, Healing, Spirituality, drugs, alcoholism Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/09/24/its-not-my-fault-that-i-do-drugs-and-alcohol/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/09/24/its-not-my-fault-that-i-do-drugs-and-alcohol/#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:22:02 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/09/24/its-not-my-fault-that-i-do-drugs-and-alcohol/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/09/24/its-not-my-fault-that-i-do-drugs-and-alcohol/feed/ 4 0:00:01 Right now we are escaping from pain and suffering with the only methods we have at hand and maybe those methods don’t work well for us any longer. By taking responsibility for our own lives and looking deeper into our actions and reactions, m[...] Right now we are escaping from pain and suffering with the only methods we have at hand and maybe those methods don’t work well for us any longer. By taking responsibility for our own lives and looking deeper into our actions and reactions, many things become clearer and less confusing. The realization that no one else is responsible or to blame for our transgressions is true freedom. As we look deeper into why we do what we do, we can see very simply that no one else is at fault and most importantly, neither are we. As we practice patience and no longer condemn or judge ourselves, we begin to see another way to live and this life is free from pain and suffering. When we look deeper we gain more insight, wisdom, and compassion and we break the cycles of the past. Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, peace, happiness, drugs, alcoholism, addiction, stop the pain Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/07/30/drugs-and-alcohol-part2/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/07/30/drugs-and-alcohol-part2/#comments Sun, 29 Jul 2007 19:51:02 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/07/30/drugs-and-alcohol-part2/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/07/30/drugs-and-alcohol-part2/feed/ 27 0:00:01 Is there a different way to experience life? A life without the dependency to alcohol, drugs and addictions. How can we stop the destructive path that we are on without judgement of ourselves, our loved ones and our past. Can we be free of pain and [...] Is there a different way to experience life? A life without the dependency to alcohol, drugs and addictions. How can we stop the destructive path that we are on without judgement of ourselves, our loved ones and our past. Can we be free of pain and suffering and move on to a more peaceful and happy life? The answers to these questions and more are in the follow up to the last podcast on addiction. Drugs and Alcohol part 2. Listen now to change your life! Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, happiness, drugs, alcoholism, addiction Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/28/why-do-we-use-drugs-alcohol-and-other-modes-of-escape-to-feel-good/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/28/why-do-we-use-drugs-alcohol-and-other-modes-of-escape-to-feel-good/#comments Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:02:50 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/28/why-do-we-use-drugs-alcohol-and-other-modes-of-escape-to-feel-good/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/28/why-do-we-use-drugs-alcohol-and-other-modes-of-escape-to-feel-good/feed/ 21 0:00:01 Is this episode of A Quiet Mind we take a look at why we use drugs, alcohol and other methods of escape to feel good even when we know that it’s only temporary. We know it makes us feel good, but we also know it will make us feel bad. Why do w[...] Is this episode of A Quiet Mind we take a look at why we use drugs, alcohol and other methods of escape to feel good even when we know that it’s only temporary. We know it makes us feel good, but we also know it will make us feel bad. Why do we repeat these same actions expecting different results? How can we end the vicious cycle of abusing ourselves in this way? How does the practice of meditation help to end the cycle? Listen to the two part podcast to answer some of these questions and share your stories on the blog for further discussion on this subject. Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, drugs Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/13/calming-your-body/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/13/calming-your-body/#comments Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:05:00 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/13/calming-your-body/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/13/calming-your-body/feed/ 1 http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/04/bodhisattva/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/04/bodhisattva/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:31:56 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/04/bodhisattva/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/04/bodhisattva/feed/ 2 0:00:01 I’ve been meditating on this word often (Bodhisattva) and I have learned much from it’s multitude of meaning. One day as I was meditating deeply it suddenly popped into my head and began to repeat over and over again. I began to identify[...] I’ve been meditating on this word often (Bodhisattva) and I have learned much from it’s multitude of meaning. One day as I was meditating deeply it suddenly popped into my head and began to repeat over and over again. I began to identify somehow with the word and it’s relationship to my path as I stumble in the footsteps of the Buddha. I believe the word holds some magical qualities and they will be revealed to me, spun out of my subconscious in tendrils of sound, light, smell and as time passes become solidified into an paradigm of awakening. Bodhisattva: (Sanskrit) or bodhisatta (Pali) Thai: โพธิสัตว์ phothisat) is a being who is dedicated to attaining Nirvana. Bodhisattva literally means “enlightenment (‘bodhi’) being (‘sattva’)” in Sanskrit; it also refers to the Buddha himself in his previous lives. -Wikipedia             Here is another tune composed in Moab Utah by a bubbling stream using my five holed medicine flute made by Coyote Oldman. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/01/moab-canyon-serenade/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/01/moab-canyon-serenade/#comments Thu, 31 May 2007 19:49:36 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/01/moab-canyon-serenade/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/01/moab-canyon-serenade/feed/ 3 0:00:01 Here is a little tune composed in a beautiful canyon in Moab Utah Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness, words of wisdom, moab Here is a little tune composed in a beautiful canyon in Moab Utah Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness, words of wisdom, moab Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/01/cleaning-house/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/01/cleaning-house/#comments Thu, 31 May 2007 17:18:08 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/01/cleaning-house/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/06/01/cleaning-house/feed/ 2 http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/05/30/practice-practice-practice/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/05/30/practice-practice-practice/#comments Tue, 29 May 2007 18:02:18 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/05/30/practice-practice-practice/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/05/30/practice-practice-practice/feed/ 1 http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/05/27/breeeeeeeathe/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/05/27/breeeeeeeathe/#comments Sun, 27 May 2007 16:56:29 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/05/27/breeeeeeeathe/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/05/27/breeeeeeeathe/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Yes again with the breathing. I know that I’m sounding like an old Grandmother spinning out the same stuff over and over again, but hey somebody has to remind you guys right? Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditatio[...] Yes again with the breathing. I know that I’m sounding like an old Grandmother spinning out the same stuff over and over again, but hey somebody has to remind you guys right? Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness, love Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/05/18/again-with-the-me-mine-and-i/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/05/18/again-with-the-me-mine-and-i/#comments Fri, 18 May 2007 15:43:25 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/05/18/again-with-the-me-mine-and-i/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/05/18/again-with-the-me-mine-and-i/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Does it ever stop? That is the question I guess that all of us have. So what’s the answer? Let’s take another look at how the nasty little ego attacks, attacks attacks! Does it ever stop? That is the question I guess that all of us have. So what’s the answer? Let’s take another look at how the nasty little ego attacks, attacks attacks! Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/04/28/cd-orders/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/04/28/cd-orders/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2007 22:41:25 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/04/28/cd-orders/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/04/28/cd-orders/feed/ 0 http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/04/24/the-noble-art-of-mindful-listening/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/04/24/the-noble-art-of-mindful-listening/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:44:04 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/04/24/the-noble-art-of-mindful-listening/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/04/24/the-noble-art-of-mindful-listening/feed/ 6 0:00:01 How many times have you listened with all of your heart, deeply, silently and without judgement. This week we will practice the fine art of mindful listening. Practice with someone you love or someone you loathe. The latter being even more rewarding[...] How many times have you listened with all of your heart, deeply, silently and without judgement. This week we will practice the fine art of mindful listening. Practice with someone you love or someone you loathe. The latter being even more rewarding. Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness, ego, fear, mindfullness Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/03/19/what-to-do-with-feeling-lonely/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/03/19/what-to-do-with-feeling-lonely/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:22:06 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/03/19/what-to-do-with-feeling-lonely/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/03/19/what-to-do-with-feeling-lonely/feed/ 2 0:00:01 It’s wonderful to be back in the studio again and I do hope that this new podcast will be worth the wait! This time we are focusing on the breath again. We also go into the void of the unknown and it’s secrets to our origin of being and [...] It’s wonderful to be back in the studio again and I do hope that this new podcast will be worth the wait! This time we are focusing on the breath again. We also go into the void of the unknown and it’s secrets to our origin of being and fun stuff like that! Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness, love Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/02/15/thought-for-today/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/02/15/thought-for-today/#comments Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:31:40 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/02/15/thought-for-today/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/02/15/thought-for-today/feed/ 7 http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/02/05/dogs-breathing-and-a-little-bit-about-me/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/02/05/dogs-breathing-and-a-little-bit-about-me/#comments Sun, 04 Feb 2007 21:52:46 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/02/05/dogs-breathing-and-a-little-bit-about-me/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/02/05/dogs-breathing-and-a-little-bit-about-me/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Hello, It’s been awhile since I recorded in the studio so I thought it would be a nice idea for us to do a little relaxation and breathing. (I know I could us some) In this podcast I talk a little bit about me and my past, so if you’ve b[...] Hello, It’s been awhile since I recorded in the studio so I thought it would be a nice idea for us to do a little relaxation and breathing. (I know I could us some) In this podcast I talk a little bit about me and my past, so if you’ve been wondering who that man is behind the green curtain this podcats gives you a little peek. We also go into empathy, understanding and being non-judgemental I don’t know about the rest of you but I need to be reminded of this just about constantly in my work. Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness, ego, fear, love Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/27/podcasting-and-teleconferances/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/27/podcasting-and-teleconferances/#comments Sat, 27 Jan 2007 16:45:07 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/27/podcasting-and-teleconferances/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/27/podcasting-and-teleconferances/feed/ 4 http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/19/breaking-our-bad-habits-is-easy/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/19/breaking-our-bad-habits-is-easy/#comments Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:04:52 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/19/breaking-our-bad-habits-is-easy/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/19/breaking-our-bad-habits-is-easy/feed/ 4 0:00:01 Today we take a look at how we visualize random “negative” scenarios in our minds and later they seem to manifest themselves. Technorati Tags: podcast, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, words of wisdom, resolution, habits,[...] Today we take a look at how we visualize random “negative” scenarios in our minds and later they seem to manifest themselves. Technorati Tags: podcast, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, words of wisdom, resolution, habits, bad habits, breaking habits Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/16/a-quiet-mind-group-forming-in-the-washington-dc-area/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/16/a-quiet-mind-group-forming-in-the-washington-dc-area/#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2007 19:10:01 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/16/a-quiet-mind-group-forming-in-the-washington-dc-area/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/16/a-quiet-mind-group-forming-in-the-washington-dc-area/feed/ 0 http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/08/breaking-habits-part-2/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/08/breaking-habits-part-2/#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:42:22 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/08/breaking-habits-part-2/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/08/breaking-habits-part-2/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Do you want to break a habit? Have you tried everything then finally given up in frustration? If you have an open mind and you are in earnest listen to the latest A Quiet Mind podcast. In this new podcast we look at ancient concepts of unity and the[...] Do you want to break a habit? Have you tried everything then finally given up in frustration? If you have an open mind and you are in earnest listen to the latest A Quiet Mind podcast. In this new podcast we look at ancient concepts of unity and the use of subtle life force energies to bring about lasting change through allowing, accepting and seeing with clarity our goal. Technorati Tags: podcast, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, happiness, habits, bad habits, breaking habits Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/06/the-universe-and-everything-in-it/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/06/the-universe-and-everything-in-it/#comments Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:06:38 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/06/the-universe-and-everything-in-it/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/06/the-universe-and-everything-in-it/feed/ 2 0:00:01 The concept we are going to explore in todays post is unity. What is unity and how can we all possibly be just one being? We define the connectivity that we all share with the simple theory that we are one organism sharing the same experience. How d[...] The concept we are going to explore in todays post is unity. What is unity and how can we all possibly be just one being? We define the connectivity that we all share with the simple theory that we are one organism sharing the same experience. How does this relate to habit? We will explore the details of that in further podcasts. “Unity can only be manifested by the Binary. Unity itself and the idea of Unity are already two.” -Buddha Identification with your mind creates an opaque screen of concepts, labels, images, words, judgments, and definitions that blocks all true relationship. It comes between you and yourself, between you and your fellow man and woman, between you and nature, between you and God. It is this screen of thought that creates the illusion of separateness, the illusion that there is you and a totally separate “other.” You then forget the essential fact that, underneath the level of physical appearances and separate forms, you are one with all that is. _Eckhart Tolle Technorati Tags: podcast, fear, chaos, needs, true self, peace, love, happiness, I’am feeling, i feel, Spirituality, self help, spirituality Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/04/breaking-habits/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/04/breaking-habits/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:50:36 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/04/breaking-habits/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/04/breaking-habits/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Oh boy! It’s the New Year again! So it’s time to resolve to break all those bad habits that we said we were going to break last year and didn’t…sheesh! So are we ready to be honest here and say to ourselves, “enough is[...] Oh boy! It’s the New Year again! So it’s time to resolve to break all those bad habits that we said we were going to break last year and didn’t…sheesh! So are we ready to be honest here and say to ourselves, “enough is enough the old ways are not working and I’m tired of it all” If you are here in this place of acceptance congratulations. You are ready for newness. Listen to the latest podcast about habits and how to break them forever. Technorati Tags: podcast, war, fear, chaos, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, happiness, words of wisdom, resolution Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/02/walk-the-dogs-into-the-new-year/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/02/walk-the-dogs-into-the-new-year/#comments Tue, 02 Jan 2007 02:31:49 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/02/walk-the-dogs-into-the-new-year/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2007/01/02/walk-the-dogs-into-the-new-year/feed/ 0 0:00:01 New Year’s resolutions really never seem to work do they? Why is that? It’s simple really. We are using the same old mind that created the bad habit to try and break it. That’s insane! When we want to leave behind old habits and c[...] New Year’s resolutions really never seem to work do they? Why is that? It’s simple really. We are using the same old mind that created the bad habit to try and break it. That’s insane! When we want to leave behind old habits and create new ones, we can’t use the habit creator to try and rid ourselves of that habit. What can we do? First it helps to be honest with ourselves by admitting the old ways didn’t work; this makes room for newness to enter. So let’s start there. Today take an honest look at yourself without condemning or judging. Just take stock and don’t beat yourself up. Report the truth about yourself as best you can. Go ahead and make a list of your habits that you want to break and tomorrow we’ll look into how we can rid ourselves of the old unwanted habits forever. Technorati Tags: podcast, fear, chaos, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, walk the dogs, dogs as gurus Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/31/inner-critic/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/31/inner-critic/#comments Sat, 30 Dec 2006 22:08:51 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/31/inner-critic/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/31/inner-critic/feed/ 3 0:00:01 Let’s face up to the whining inner critic that tells us…”No, I don’t wanna do it and ya can’t make me!” Let’s stick up to our inner bullies and reclaim our lives! Say yes to a life without the nagging mind m[...] Let’s face up to the whining inner critic that tells us…”No, I don’t wanna do it and ya can’t make me!” Let’s stick up to our inner bullies and reclaim our lives! Say yes to a life without the nagging mind members of your inner board room dictating how you are to think, feel and live! Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness, ego, fear, love, death, dying, loss, I’am feeling, i feel, anger, war, chaos, needs, heart. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/28/daily-meditations-and-reflections/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/28/daily-meditations-and-reflections/#comments Thu, 28 Dec 2006 15:55:40 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/28/daily-meditations-and-reflections/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/28/daily-meditations-and-reflections/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Hello, Here is my second daily (supplemental mini podcast) where I talk about how we can share our thoughts and feelings via the blog, e-mail and mp3 formats. I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday. Talk to you soon. Robert Technorati Tags: [...] Hello, Here is my second daily (supplemental mini podcast) where I talk about how we can share our thoughts and feelings via the blog, e-mail and mp3 formats. I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday. Talk to you soon. Robert Technorati Tags: podcast, fear, chaos, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, happiness, death, dying, morning, I’am feeling, i feel, mindfull walk, , self help, spirituality, enlightenment Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/27/audio-meditation/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/27/audio-meditation/#comments Wed, 27 Dec 2006 01:16:27 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/27/audio-meditation/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/27/audio-meditation/feed/ 0 0:00:01 I walk my dogs around the block and talk about being mindful regardless of the so called distractions.By paying deep attention to the sounds that are around us and working with accepting them we can quiet our minds and deepen our practice. Listen to[...] I walk my dogs around the block and talk about being mindful regardless of the so called distractions.By paying deep attention to the sounds that are around us and working with accepting them we can quiet our minds and deepen our practice. Listen to the audio blog entry now >>> Technorati Tags: podcast, fear, chaos, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, happiness, I’am feeling, i feel, mindfull walk, , self help, spirituality, ego, enlightenment, words of wisdom Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/17/materialism-why/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/17/materialism-why/#comments Sat, 16 Dec 2006 17:12:30 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/17/materialism-why/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/17/materialism-why/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Why do we constantly feel the need to have more in our lives? Why do we go from one desire to the next, never feeling fulfilled no matter what we have in our lives and no matter what we do? What is the void we feel that needs to be filled with more,[...] Why do we constantly feel the need to have more in our lives? Why do we go from one desire to the next, never feeling fulfilled no matter what we have in our lives and no matter what we do? What is the void we feel that needs to be filled with more, better different? Do you ever ask your self these questions, do you ever wonder what that void is inside of you that can’t be filled no matter how hard you try. These questions and more will be answered in the next series of podcasts about materialism and how to overcome our attachment to things, wants, needs and desires. In this series I will address the origins of desire, want and need. I will uncover the “small self” and identify its modes of deception. I will show how the small self desperately needs things to identify with itself in order to feel alive and in control of the show. Believe me, It will stop at nothing to keep you from finding out the truth about it and true happiness. We will uncover its secrets of deception and diminish its control over us by using new tools and quieting our mind. Listen to the first podcast of the series now: Materialism, why? Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness, quiet mind, ego, fear, true self, love Technorati Tags: words of wisdom Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/06/still-alive-and-well/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/06/still-alive-and-well/#comments Tue, 05 Dec 2006 18:35:50 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/06/still-alive-and-well/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/12/06/still-alive-and-well/feed/ 4 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/11/13/thinking-is-ok/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/11/13/thinking-is-ok/#comments Sun, 12 Nov 2006 22:43:43 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/11/13/thinking-is-ok/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/11/13/thinking-is-ok/feed/ 5 0:00:01 Why do we need to meditate? What good does it do us to sit and be quiet? Meditating helps us to concentrate, focus and observe ourselves in an impartial and very focused way. This allows us to observe how we react to all situations and circumstances[...] Why do we need to meditate? What good does it do us to sit and be quiet? Meditating helps us to concentrate, focus and observe ourselves in an impartial and very focused way. This allows us to observe how we react to all situations and circumstances that arise in our daily lives without judgment and condemning. This impartiality allows us to create a very gentle and relaxed metamorphosis. Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness, quiet mind, ego, fear, true self, love, The breathless state, Losing the “Me, Mine and I”, words of wisdom Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/11/08/make-a-voice-comment/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/11/08/make-a-voice-comment/#comments Wed, 08 Nov 2006 02:32:28 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/11/08/make-a-voice-comment/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/11/08/make-a-voice-comment/feed/ 7 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/10/28/servants-of-life/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/10/28/servants-of-life/#comments Fri, 27 Oct 2006 20:03:33 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/10/28/servants-of-life/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/10/28/servants-of-life/feed/ 3 0:00:01 Silence is necessary in order for us to be able to focus on our true objective in life. We need to live our lives in a selfless manner without attachment to the, I me and mine. When we free ourselves from opinions and lessen the attachments of desir[...] Silence is necessary in order for us to be able to focus on our true objective in life. We need to live our lives in a selfless manner without attachment to the, I me and mine. When we free ourselves from opinions and lessen the attachments of desire, needing and wanting we experience the true being-ness of life…joy! Deep acceptance of what is so sets us free. As we peel back the layers of deception we have created and throw them away forever, we lighten the load we are carrying and lighten our life. Thus reveling what is the true life we have presently, which is full of happiness, joy, freedom and love. Embrace the silence and see for yourself that all you want in here and now. Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness, quiet mind, fear, true self, love, death, dying, morning, loss, Breathless., I’am feeling, i feel, anger, mindfull walk, being right., chaos, needs, heart., midfull walk, , Healing, Spirituality, Tuning in”, Perfection” Servants of Life Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/10/16/perfection-in-all/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/10/16/perfection-in-all/#comments Mon, 16 Oct 2006 01:21:45 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/10/16/perfection-in-all/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/10/16/perfection-in-all/feed/ 9 0:00:01 There is absolute perfection in each and every moment that we experience, though the world may seem chaotic, loveless and without compassion we are surrounded by love; enveloped by compassion and guided by intuition. Make the connection with present[...] There is absolute perfection in each and every moment that we experience, though the world may seem chaotic, loveless and without compassion we are surrounded by love; enveloped by compassion and guided by intuition. Make the connection with present moment awareness and see that there is nothing wrong in this moment right now. You are fine and all is well. Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness, quiet mind, ego, fear, true self, love, Disconnect from the drama., death, dying, morning, Let go of the guilt., After we are gone, then what?., death and dying, loss, Death and dying., Accept your own death., Me, Mine and I., breathless, Breathless., I’am feeling, i feel, anger, midfull walk, being right., war, chaos, needs, heart., the true YOU., enlightenment, Enlightenment now.., “Breathe and be present.”, Death is simply the fear of the unknown., midfull walk, , Healing, Spirituality, Tuning in” Perfection in all Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/10/14/being-here-now-when-we-dont-want-to-be-here-now/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/10/14/being-here-now-when-we-dont-want-to-be-here-now/#comments Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:37:39 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/10/14/being-here-now-when-we-dont-want-to-be-here-now/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/10/14/being-here-now-when-we-dont-want-to-be-here-now/feed/ 0 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/10/08/tuning-into-your-higher-self/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/10/08/tuning-into-your-higher-self/#comments Sun, 08 Oct 2006 16:30:55 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/10/08/tuning-into-your-higher-self/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/10/08/tuning-into-your-higher-self/feed/ 4 0:00:01 Using your breath, the silent observer, acceptance, mindfulness and your perseverance to move forward even when you think that you cannot possibly move forward. Put into practice silence, surrender, observing self as action. Fall into feeling it all[...] Using your breath, the silent observer, acceptance, mindfulness and your perseverance to move forward even when you think that you cannot possibly move forward. Put into practice silence, surrender, observing self as action. Fall into feeling it all, then release your attachment for the need to feel frustrated, angry or depressed. Observe your thoughts and feelings by silently watching them without analyzing them. Just allow them to be what they are and surrender into i don’t know. Stay with I don’t know and don’t do anything, just surrender to the moment and accept it. observer your self from outside yourself, be watchful move beyond the mental blocks you have created. Keep on surrendering until you have no more feelings about the event, circumstance, situation. Move forward with your task at hand. clear now without judgement. A new time of “control” arises in us, experience it first hand. Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness, quiet mind, ego, fear, true self, love, Disconnect from the drama., death, dying, morning, Let go of the guilt., After we are gone, then what?., death and dying, loss, Death and dying., Accept your own death., Me, Mine and I., breathless, Breathless., I’am feeling, i feel, anger, midfull walk, being right., war, chaos, needs, heart., the true YOU., enlightenment, Enlightenment now.., Death is simply the fear of the unknown., mindfull walk, , Healing, Spirituality Tuning into your Higher Self Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/09/24/enlightenment-now/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/09/24/enlightenment-now/#comments Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:32:04 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/09/24/enlightenment-now/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/09/24/enlightenment-now/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Is enlightenment possible right now, or must we make a pilgrimage to India to experience oneness? A Quiet Mind challenges the notion that enlightenment takes years of practice, methods, or lifetimes. Can we reach a state of Nirvana simply by recogni[...] Is enlightenment possible right now, or must we make a pilgrimage to India to experience oneness? A Quiet Mind challenges the notion that enlightenment takes years of practice, methods, or lifetimes. Can we reach a state of Nirvana simply by recognizing the fact that we have already arrived and our journey is over. Technorati Tags: podcast, self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness, quiet mind, ego, fear, true self, love, death, dying, morning, death and dying, loss, Death and dying., Me, Mine and I., breathless, Breathless., I’am feeling, i feel, anger, midfull walk, being right., war, chaos, needs, heart., enlightenment Enligntenment now? Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/09/09/breathe-and-be-present/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/09/09/breathe-and-be-present/#comments Sat, 09 Sep 2006 15:22:36 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/09/09/breathe-and-be-present/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/09/09/breathe-and-be-present/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Hello, Experience the moment acutely by watching the breath. Listen mindfully, let thoughts be and just allow. In allowing that which is so to be, we become that which we are seeking peace, joy, bliss and happiness. Relax into life, except the momen[...] Hello, Experience the moment acutely by watching the breath. Listen mindfully, let thoughts be and just allow. In allowing that which is so to be, we become that which we are seeking peace, joy, bliss and happiness. Relax into life, except the moment, embrace the present and be one with the force that produces the Universe…love. Technorati Tags: podcast, war, fear, chaos, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, happiness, Disconnect from the drama., death, dying, morning, Death is simply the fear of the unknown., Let go of the guilt., After we are gone, then what?., death and dying, loss, breathless, I’am feeling, i feel, heart., the true YOU., mindfull walk, meditation, Healing, Spirituality Breathe and be present Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/09/08/wheres-robert/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/09/08/wheres-robert/#comments Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:41:55 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/09/08/wheres-robert/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/09/08/wheres-robert/feed/ 13 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/08/06/why-do-we-do-what-we-do/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/08/06/why-do-we-do-what-we-do/#comments Sun, 06 Aug 2006 14:42:40 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/08/06/why-do-we-do-what-we-do/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/08/06/why-do-we-do-what-we-do/feed/ 11 0:00:01 What is the point in all of this, I can’t beleive that I’m doing this? Is this all I’m worth? Am I here only to toil and suffer. I have no passion, no drive and no direction. What’s the pint in going on? Do you ask these ques[...] What is the point in all of this, I can’t beleive that I’m doing this? Is this all I’m worth? Am I here only to toil and suffer. I have no passion, no drive and no direction. What’s the pint in going on? Do you ask these questions about your life. Are you tired of it all, had enough, ready to give up on it all? Technorati Tags: podcast, war, fear, chaos, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, happiness, death, dying, morning, Let go of the guilt., After we are gone, then what?., death and dying, loss, Death and dying., Accept your own death., Me, Mine and I., breathless, Breathless., I’am feeling, i feel, anger, heart., the true YOU., being right. Why do we do what we do? Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/08/02/the-importance-of-being-right/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/08/02/the-importance-of-being-right/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2006 23:39:20 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/08/02/the-importance-of-being-right/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/08/02/the-importance-of-being-right/feed/ 9 0:00:01 How important is it for you to be right today? Check in and see how often you feel the need to be correct and how it feels when you are not correct. Don’t condemn or judge yourself just observe when you are being right and how it feels when yo[...] How important is it for you to be right today? Check in and see how often you feel the need to be correct and how it feels when you are not correct. Don’t condemn or judge yourself just observe when you are being right and how it feels when you let go of that need. When we see that being right is a way for the ego to grow itself, we can eliminate the necessary food for its growth. Take away the need to be right and set yourself free. Technorati Tags: podcast, war, fear, chaos, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, happiness, Disconnect from the drama., death, dying, morning, loss, Me, Mine and I., breathless, Breathless., I’am feeling, i feel, anger, heart., the true YOU. The importance of being right Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/07/20/the-true-you/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/07/20/the-true-you/#comments Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:45:46 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/07/20/the-true-you/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/07/20/the-true-you/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Embrace the true Self right now. Be brutally honest with yourself to uncover more truth about the real you. Are you still running the old patterns of the catch and release of troubling thoughts. Break the bondage of the ego minds hold on you by list[...] Embrace the true Self right now. Be brutally honest with yourself to uncover more truth about the real you. Are you still running the old patterns of the catch and release of troubling thoughts. Break the bondage of the ego minds hold on you by listening to the new podcast on the true YOU. Technorati Tags: podcast, war, fear, chaos, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, happiness, death, dying, morning, Death is simply the fear of the unknown., Let go of the guilt., After we are gone, then what?., death and dying, loss, Death and dying., Accept your own death., Me, Mine and I., breathless, Breathless., I’am feeling, i feel, anger, fear of the unknown, heart. The True YOU Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/30/opening-the-heart-to-selfless-action/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/30/opening-the-heart-to-selfless-action/#comments Fri, 30 Jun 2006 02:43:16 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/30/opening-the-heart-to-selfless-action/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/30/opening-the-heart-to-selfless-action/feed/ 1 0:00:01 This week we are going to open our hearts to selfless action and forgiveness of ourselves and others. We will also work on giving without the expectation of a return on our actions. We learn a new breathing technique to open our hearts to compassion[...] This week we are going to open our hearts to selfless action and forgiveness of ourselves and others. We will also work on giving without the expectation of a return on our actions. We learn a new breathing technique to open our hearts to compassion and heart healing. Technorati Tags: podcast, fear, chaos, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, happiness, death, dying, morning, Me, Mine and I., breathless, Breathless., I’am feeling, i feel, anger, fear of the unknown Opening the Heart to selfless action Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/23/fear-based-thought/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/23/fear-based-thought/#comments Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:00:21 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/23/fear-based-thought/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/23/fear-based-thought/feed/ 1 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/23/being-here-now/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/23/being-here-now/#comments Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:24:21 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/23/being-here-now/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/23/being-here-now/feed/ 1 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/19/the-breathless-state/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/19/the-breathless-state/#comments Sun, 18 Jun 2006 18:03:52 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/19/the-breathless-state/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/19/the-breathless-state/feed/ 12 0:00:01 In this weeks podcast we examine the breathless state and learn how to have an experience of total quiet in our mind by breathing consciously. Learn how to no longer attach ourselves to our breath as the sole source of life. Technorati Tags: podca[...] In this weeks podcast we examine the breathless state and learn how to have an experience of total quiet in our mind by breathing consciously. Learn how to no longer attach ourselves to our breath as the sole source of life. Technorati Tags: podcast, fear, chaos, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, happiness, Disconnect from the drama., death, dying, morning, Accept your own death., breathless The breathless state Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/05/losing-the-me-mine-and-i/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/05/losing-the-me-mine-and-i/#comments Sun, 04 Jun 2006 23:04:17 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/05/losing-the-me-mine-and-i/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/06/05/losing-the-me-mine-and-i/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Our next big step in our path is to loose the attachments that we have to the “I” ” Me” and “Mine”. Loosing these attachments will set us free from fear, suffering and pain. No self, no problem! In this episode we[...] Our next big step in our path is to loose the attachments that we have to the “I” ” Me” and “Mine”. Loosing these attachments will set us free from fear, suffering and pain. No self, no problem! In this episode we will begin to smooth over the well worn paths of the mind and construct new pathways of peace and joy. Erase the old patterns and enjoy your life in the here and now. I s there really a “self” or is that just another story we are hearing in our mind. With self identity will we still be able to function, live, pay bills and go to work? Yes! Technorati Tags: podcast, fear, chaos, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, happiness, Disconnect from the drama., death, dying, morning, Death is simply the fear of the unknown., Let go of the guilt., death and dying, loss, Death and dying., Accept your own death. Losing the “Me, Mine and I” Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/05/22/wrong-podcast/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/05/22/wrong-podcast/#comments Mon, 22 May 2006 13:06:37 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/05/22/wrong-podcast/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/05/22/wrong-podcast/feed/ 3 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/05/22/accept-your-own-death-now/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/05/22/accept-your-own-death-now/#comments Mon, 22 May 2006 02:07:27 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/05/22/accept-your-own-death-now/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/05/22/accept-your-own-death-now/feed/ 8 0:00:01 By accepting our own death now we can rid ourselves of our deepest fear and begin to live life to it’s fullest with no fear of the unknown any longer. Embrace suffering and you no longer have an enemy. No enemy, no battle. Acceptance of where [...] By accepting our own death now we can rid ourselves of our deepest fear and begin to live life to it’s fullest with no fear of the unknown any longer. Embrace suffering and you no longer have an enemy. No enemy, no battle. Acceptance of where we are on our path of Self knowledge helps us to accept our fears and doubts about death. Listen to the fifth podcast on death and dying. Technorati Tags: podcast, fear, chaos, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, happiness, death, dying, morning, Let go of the guilt., death and dying, loss, Death and dying. Accept your own death now Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/05/17/death-and-dying/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/05/17/death-and-dying/#comments Wed, 17 May 2006 02:52:40 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/05/17/death-and-dying/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/05/17/death-and-dying/feed/ 7 0:00:01 We must accept our own demise and over come our fear of death. If we are living with a fear of death and dying , we are not living fully in the now. We must make peace with our fear of death and our moment up unto our death. We must dye daily in our[...] We must accept our own demise and over come our fear of death. If we are living with a fear of death and dying , we are not living fully in the now. We must make peace with our fear of death and our moment up unto our death. We must dye daily in our lives to over come our fears so that we can fully enjoy our lives now. Listen to the podcast Technorati Tags: podcast, fear, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, happiness, death, dying, morning, Death is simply the fear of the unknown., death and dying, loss Death and dying Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/05/07/after-we-are-gone-then-what/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/05/07/after-we-are-gone-then-what/#comments Sun, 07 May 2006 12:39:16 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/05/07/after-we-are-gone-then-what/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/05/07/after-we-are-gone-then-what/feed/ 4 0:00:01 Imagine that you have died. There you are at your own funeral, your loved ones are there surrounding you… or not! What are they saying about you and what you have accomplished during this lifetime? Is it positive or negative. Are you happy wit[...] Imagine that you have died. There you are at your own funeral, your loved ones are there surrounding you… or not! What are they saying about you and what you have accomplished during this lifetime? Is it positive or negative. Are you happy with what you are seeing and hearing, or are you saddened by it. Have you finished all that you have started in this life and is your life complete? Why are we not planning our death like we plan everything else in our lives. What things should we be focusing on to prepare for our time? Listen to the next podcast in the series on death and dying. Technorati Tags: podcast, fear, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, happiness, death, dying, morning, Death is simply the fear of the unknown., Let go of the guilt. After we are gone, then what? Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/30/let-the-guilt-go-now/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/30/let-the-guilt-go-now/#comments Sun, 30 Apr 2006 15:52:39 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/30/let-the-guilt-go-now/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/30/let-the-guilt-go-now/feed/ 1 0:00:01 A Quiet Mind broadcasts for San Fransico airport about letting the guilt go over our departed loved ones. Let the guilt go now A Quiet Mind broadcasts for San Fransico airport about letting the guilt go over our departed loved ones. Let the guilt go now Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/23/death-is-simply-the-fear-of-the-unknown/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/23/death-is-simply-the-fear-of-the-unknown/#comments Sat, 22 Apr 2006 20:35:11 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/23/death-is-simply-the-fear-of-the-unknown/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/23/death-is-simply-the-fear-of-the-unknown/feed/ 2 0:00:01 All fears can be tracked back to the fear of our own demise. The death of a loved one and the death of an idea are far from being related – or are they? Do we really know what happens when we have taken our last breath here on earth? Where are[...] All fears can be tracked back to the fear of our own demise. The death of a loved one and the death of an idea are far from being related – or are they? Do we really know what happens when we have taken our last breath here on earth? Where are our loved ones that have passed? Can we end the pain and suffering that we experience daily? Loose the fear of death and set yourself free from suffering. Technorati Tags: podcast, fear, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, death, dying, morning Fear of death is simply the fear of the unknown. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/16/freedom-from-the-daily-drama-of-life/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/16/freedom-from-the-daily-drama-of-life/#comments Sun, 16 Apr 2006 14:39:57 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/16/freedom-from-the-daily-drama-of-life/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/16/freedom-from-the-daily-drama-of-life/feed/ 7 0:00:01 Free yourself from the daily drama of life by observing how you are reacting to it. Are we a partner in our life experience or is everything predestined and beyond our control? Is this all just random chaos or is there a karmic path laid out befor[...] Free yourself from the daily drama of life by observing how you are reacting to it. Are we a partner in our life experience or is everything predestined and beyond our control? Is this all just random chaos or is there a karmic path laid out before us? Regardless of what we believe, when we truly admit that the truth of the matter is that we really don’t know how any of this works, we begin to become receptive to new ideas and new ways of thinking. When we understand that we are simply holding on to a belief or an opinion, we can see how it’s just an idea, not a truth. But where is our control then? Where is our direction? Will we turn into mindless robots? Will we walk away from our responsibilities and lives? What’s the point of it all? When we reach this precipice of the unknown and feel the true fear we have of just not knowing, we are at the perfect point where we are finally receptive to newness. The new idea is this: If we can see that we are only truly in control of one thing in life, we can start to live from our true selves and be free of the daily dramas. This one thing we are in control of is how we are reacting to our situations and circumstances. Learn more in the latest podcast: Technorati Tags: podcast, fear, chaos, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, happiness Freedom from the daily drama of life. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/09/do-your-daily-drams-control-how-you-think-and-feel/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/09/do-your-daily-drams-control-how-you-think-and-feel/#comments Sun, 09 Apr 2006 14:45:38 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/09/do-your-daily-drams-control-how-you-think-and-feel/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/09/do-your-daily-drams-control-how-you-think-and-feel/feed/ 2 0:00:01 We ask the question in the new podcast for this Sunday “Do our daily dramas control how we think and feel, and if so are we tired of that?” We put into practice simply allowing ourselves to stop for a moment and let a new habit take over[...] We ask the question in the new podcast for this Sunday “Do our daily dramas control how we think and feel, and if so are we tired of that?” We put into practice simply allowing ourselves to stop for a moment and let a new habit take over. The new habit being simply observing ourselves practicing complaining without judgment. How does this work? Listen to the new podcast on Itunes to see for yourself how you can tap into who you really are – bliss, love, and peace. Remember to stop, wait, listen, breath and see that everything you wish for you are right now. Peace Robert Technorati Tags: podcast, fear, chaos, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace, love, happiness Do your daily dramas control how you think and feel? Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/08/podcasts/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/08/podcasts/#comments Fri, 07 Apr 2006 18:09:27 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/08/podcasts/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/08/podcasts/feed/ 3 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/06/keeping-sane-during-the-fire-and-fury/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/06/keeping-sane-during-the-fire-and-fury/#comments Thu, 06 Apr 2006 02:01:02 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/06/keeping-sane-during-the-fire-and-fury/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/04/06/keeping-sane-during-the-fire-and-fury/feed/ 1 0:00:01 How do we keep sane in the midst of war, famine, flood, chaos, and fear? It’s very simple – go back to our true nature and embrace the silent stillness within. Know this, our true Self is closer than our next breath and closer than our[...] How do we keep sane in the midst of war, famine, flood, chaos, and fear? It’s very simple – go back to our true nature and embrace the silent stillness within. Know this, our true Self is closer than our next breath and closer than our own hearts. Our very essence is the only constant in the universe. You may be thinking, “Well what good is all that going to do me? I still have to live in the real world don’t I?” It seems so darn real doesn’t it? But it was designed with one very fatal flaw. No matter how much we have in the material world, it never seems like enough does it? No matter how much we have accomplished or collected, it will never give us all that we need. Even those that seemingly have it all still feel a void and a lack that they cannot explain. That lack is our inner being telling us something. It’s saying very quietly, “Look within.” and when we do look within we find a depth and vastness we could never have imagined. I invite you to look within right now and experience your true nature. What are you waiting for? Check out our podcasts on Itunes. Technorati Tags: podcast, war, fear, chaos, needs, meditation, true self, quiet mind, peace Keeping sane during the fire and fury. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/30/is-it-normal-to-feel-sadness-when-embarking-on-this-path/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/30/is-it-normal-to-feel-sadness-when-embarking-on-this-path/#comments Thu, 30 Mar 2006 03:26:38 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/30/is-it-normal-to-feel-sadness-when-embarking-on-this-path/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/30/is-it-normal-to-feel-sadness-when-embarking-on-this-path/feed/ 7 0:09:43 The ego mind uses diversionary tactics to take our attention away from our natural state of being, which is peaceful, calm and relaxed. It uses emotions, thoughts and feelings to distract us and gain our attention. Once such emotion is sadness our m[...] The ego mind uses diversionary tactics to take our attention away from our natural state of being, which is peaceful, calm and relaxed. It uses emotions, thoughts and feelings to distract us and gain our attention. Once such emotion is sadness our mourning. When sadness arises we want to fall into it and feel depressed. But when we look closely we can see that we have only followed a train of thoughts that tells us to feel bad about ourselves our or situation. What happens when we stop following the train of thoughts? We can experience peace, our natural state and that natural state needs no acceptance or understanding from the ego mind. We only need to put our attention on the silent space in between thoughts to experience it first hand. The more we embrace our inner silence the more we shake the hold that the ego has on us and the less likely we are to follow thoughts that lead to sorrow. This topic is covered in depth in the new podcast titled” Is it normal to feel sadness?” Be sure to subscribe to the Quiet Mind podcast: podcast subscription options self help, spirituality, peace, meditation, happiness, quiet mind, ego Technorati Tags: podcast, ego Is it normal to feel sadness when embarking on this path? Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/29/anger-4-podcast/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/29/anger-4-podcast/#comments Wed, 29 Mar 2006 02:50:34 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/29/anger-4-podcast/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/29/anger-4-podcast/feed/ 0 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/28/podcasts-are-up-again/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/28/podcasts-are-up-again/#comments Tue, 28 Mar 2006 16:23:40 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/28/podcasts-are-up-again/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/28/podcasts-are-up-again/feed/ 0 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/28/pocasting-problems-again/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/28/pocasting-problems-again/#comments Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:53:35 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/28/pocasting-problems-again/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/28/pocasting-problems-again/feed/ 1 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/25/podcasting-woes/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/25/podcasting-woes/#comments Sat, 25 Mar 2006 13:24:37 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/25/podcasting-woes/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/25/podcasting-woes/feed/ 1 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/23/anger-part-4/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/23/anger-part-4/#comments Wed, 22 Mar 2006 18:55:33 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/2006/03/23/anger-part-4/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/23/anger-part-4/feed/ 5 0:13:27 In Anger Part 4 we review how we see our anger and have empathy, understanding and compassion for ourselves. In Anger Part 4 we review how we see our anger and have empathy, understanding and compassion for ourselves. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/20/new-look/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/20/new-look/#comments Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:48:54 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/2006/03/20/new-look/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/20/new-look/feed/ 9 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/19/site-problems/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/19/site-problems/#comments Sun, 19 Mar 2006 13:56:11 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/blog/podcasts/site-problems/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/19/site-problems/feed/ 2 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/17/anger-part-3/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/17/anger-part-3/#comments Fri, 17 Mar 2006 02:56:35 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=29 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/17/anger-part-3/feed/ 4 0:00:01 We go deeper into our anger and it’s origins. We go deeper into our anger and it’s origins. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/12/anger-part-2/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/12/anger-part-2/#comments Sun, 12 Mar 2006 03:27:55 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=28 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/12/anger-part-2/feed/ 2 0:00:01 We go further into anger, its causes, origins and manifestations. We go further into anger, its causes, origins and manifestations. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/07/embrace-2/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/07/embrace-2/#comments Tue, 07 Mar 2006 15:24:40 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=27 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/07/embrace-2/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Hello everyone! I want to encourage you to talk about how you are feeling and what you are going through here on the weblog. So please comment about the latest podcasts and post your questions here. I ‘ll get to them quickly. Peace Robert Hello everyone! I want to encourage you to talk about how you are feeling and what you are going through here on the weblog. So please comment about the latest podcasts and post your questions here. I ‘ll get to them quickly. Peace Robert Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/05/embrace-all/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/05/embrace-all/#comments Sun, 05 Mar 2006 05:09:38 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=26 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/05/embrace-all/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Hello everyone! This new podcast may seem to contradict other podcasts I have done in the past and bring up some interesting reactions from the ego/mind. I invite you to listen closely to the podcast and suspend judgment while listening. Then you wi[...] Hello everyone! This new podcast may seem to contradict other podcasts I have done in the past and bring up some interesting reactions from the ego/mind. I invite you to listen closely to the podcast and suspend judgment while listening. Then you will see the truth that it speaks of with more ease. Please post all comments about how you are feeling about this latest podcast here on the blog, so that we may open up the discussion to fellow listeners. peace Robert Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/01/testing-site/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/01/testing-site/#comments Wed, 01 Mar 2006 10:36:02 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=25 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/03/01/testing-site/feed/ 0 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/26/change-is-good/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/26/change-is-good/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2006 04:38:01 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=24 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/26/change-is-good/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Change is not only necessary but it is part of who we are. It is the nature of the universe to be impermanent and thankfully this is so, because no matter how bad it is right now we can count on the fact that it will change. Embrace the changeless b[...] Change is not only necessary but it is part of who we are. It is the nature of the universe to be impermanent and thankfully this is so, because no matter how bad it is right now we can count on the fact that it will change. Embrace the changeless being inside which is not only love, joy and bliss, but also hate, suffering and misery. Embrace all that is so because it is all us. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/21/superego/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/21/superego/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2006 03:44:28 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=23 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/21/superego/feed/ 5 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/19/anger-is-only-a-habit/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/19/anger-is-only-a-habit/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2006 13:34:53 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/2006/02/19/anger-is-only-a-habit/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/19/anger-is-only-a-habit/feed/ 1 0:00:01 We no longer will identify ourselves with our habits, such as anger. Part one of a four part series that deals with how we look at anger. We no longer will identify ourselves with our habits, such as anger. Part one of a four part series that deals with how we look at anger. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/17/friday-reminder/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/17/friday-reminder/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2006 02:44:22 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/2006/02/17/friday-reminder/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/17/friday-reminder/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Be thankful for everything in your life, the “good” and the so called “bad.” Be thankful for everything in your life, the “good” and the so called “bad.” Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/16/thursday-reminder/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/16/thursday-reminder/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2006 03:17:16 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=20 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/16/thursday-reminder/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Realize deeply that the present moment is all we ever have. No past, no future, only now. Realize deeply that the present moment is all we ever have. No past, no future, only now. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/15/wednesday-reminder/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/15/wednesday-reminder/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2006 02:48:16 +0000 Robert http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/15/wednesday-reminder/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/15/wednesday-reminder/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Remember to breathe mindfully. Remember to breathe mindfully. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/14/tuesday-reminder/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/14/tuesday-reminder/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2006 02:55:59 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=18 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/14/tuesday-reminder/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Present moment – wonderful moment. Being in the present is being here now, accepting what is so and feeling the beauty of the now. Present moment – wonderful moment. Being in the present is being here now, accepting what is so and feeling the beauty of the now. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/13/reminders/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/13/reminders/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2006 03:22:09 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=17 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/13/reminders/feed/ 3 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/12/mindfulness/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/12/mindfulness/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2006 11:11:51 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=16 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/12/mindfulness/feed/ 2 0:00:01 In this podcast we look at how to be more mindful during so called mundane tasks. In this podcast we look at how to be more mindful during so called mundane tasks. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/10/thanks/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/10/thanks/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2006 14:16:19 +0000 Robert http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=15 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/10/thanks/feed/ 1 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/05/love-thy-enemy/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/05/love-thy-enemy/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2006 15:29:56 +0000 http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=14 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/05/love-thy-enemy/feed/ 1 0:00:01 In this podcast we look at how loving your enemy can set you free. The next time that you feel yourself judging, or condeming someone, find the compassion to forgive and forget. This will increase your ability to love unconditionaly and with genuine[...] In this podcast we look at how loving your enemy can set you free. The next time that you feel yourself judging, or condeming someone, find the compassion to forgive and forget. This will increase your ability to love unconditionaly and with genuine compassion. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/04/being-gracious/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/04/being-gracious/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2006 08:50:49 +0000 http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=13 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/02/04/being-gracious/feed/ 0 0:00:01 When we are being thankful we are creating a foundation of peace, love and bliss. When we are being thankful we are creating a foundation of peace, love and bliss. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/31/present-moment/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/31/present-moment/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2006 13:49:15 +0000 http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=12 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/31/present-moment/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Some thoughts for the day: We must realize deeply that the present moment is all we ever have. Ther is no past and there is no future only now. What a beautiful thing to know that the here and now is at our command and all that we need to do is bre[...] Some thoughts for the day: We must realize deeply that the present moment is all we ever have. Ther is no past and there is no future only now. What a beautiful thing to know that the here and now is at our command and all that we need to do is breath in and out. Our beautiful creation the Universe (one song )is our gift to ourselves. Experience it with the awe and wonder of a child.! Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/29/self-honesty-part-5/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/29/self-honesty-part-5/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2006 13:33:16 +0000 http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=11 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/29/self-honesty-part-5/feed/ 0 0:00:01 In this podcast we recap and review the last four podcasts on Self Honesty. The Silent Observer is covered again in more detail along with fresh looks at the topic. In this podcast we recap and review the last four podcasts on Self Honesty. The Silent Observer is covered again in more detail along with fresh looks at the topic. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/25/the-silent-observer/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/25/the-silent-observer/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2006 05:52:07 +0000 http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=10 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/25/the-silent-observer/feed/ 4 0:00:01 In today’s podcast we take a detailed look at the Silent Observer and learn how to put this new tool into practice for further use in our Self Honesty. In today’s podcast we take a detailed look at the Silent Observer and learn how to put this new tool into practice for further use in our Self Honesty. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/24/self-honesty-part-4/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/24/self-honesty-part-4/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2006 09:21:43 +0000 http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=9 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/24/self-honesty-part-4/feed/ 1 0:00:01 In Self Honesty part 4 we look at accepting the “small self’ or the ego mind. In Self Honesty part 4 we look at accepting the “small self’ or the ego mind. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/22/self-honesty-part-3/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/22/self-honesty-part-3/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2006 12:46:08 +0000 http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=8 http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/22/self-honesty-part-3/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Self Honesty part three looks at the obstacles the mind creates when we begin to dig deep into the “supposed” unknow. Self Honesty part three looks at the obstacles the mind creates when we begin to dig deep into the “supposed” unknow. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/16/self-honesty-part-2/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/16/self-honesty-part-2/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2006 09:00:00 +0000 http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=7 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/16/self-honesty-part-2/feed/ 3 0:00:01 In self honesty part two we take a look at how we easily judge, condem and presrcibe change for others and how this effects us. We also learn how we can turn that energy inwards for positive change and growth. Listen Now! In self honesty part two we take a look at how we easily judge, condem and presrcibe change for others and how this effects us. We also learn how we can turn that energy inwards for positive change and growth. Listen Now! Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/15/self-honesty/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/15/self-honesty/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2006 11:42:46 +0000 http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=6 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/15/self-honesty/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Self Honesty is another of the Seven Spiritual steps to A Quiet Mind. The more truth that we can take about our selves , the faster we can develop a quiet, peaceful and calm mind. In a series of five podcasts A Quiet Mind will explore the world of S[...] Self Honesty is another of the Seven Spiritual steps to A Quiet Mind. The more truth that we can take about our selves , the faster we can develop a quiet, peaceful and calm mind. In a series of five podcasts A Quiet Mind will explore the world of Self Honesty in depth and without holding back. The truth shall set you free! Listen Now! Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/09/going-with-the-flow/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/09/going-with-the-flow/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2006 12:47:30 +0000 http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=5 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/09/going-with-the-flow/feed/ 5 0:00:01 When we resist life, life seemingly resists us. When we learn to accept everything as it is in the moment we are embracing that moment completly, wholly and without demanding that it be different than it is right now. Total acceptance is total surre[...] When we resist life, life seemingly resists us. When we learn to accept everything as it is in the moment we are embracing that moment completly, wholly and without demanding that it be different than it is right now. Total acceptance is total surrender to what is. When we flow with life, life flows with us. Embrace all that is right now and uncover the peaceful, loving being that you are. Listen Now! Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/08/resistance-to-what-is-so/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/08/resistance-to-what-is-so/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2006 14:15:17 +0000 http://aquietmind.com/blog/?p=4 Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2006/01/08/resistance-to-what-is-so/feed/ 0 0:07:51 Today we will put our attention on how we are reacting to what is so. Meaning we will put our attention on how we are reacting to lifes little situations and challenges. What day goes by without several major personal attacks and defenses. Why do we[...] Today we will put our attention on how we are reacting to what is so. Meaning we will put our attention on how we are reacting to lifes little situations and challenges. What day goes by without several major personal attacks and defenses. Why do we do what we do and how can we begin to recognize the symptoms of avoidance of what is so. Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no http://www.aquietmind.com/2005/12/28/the-first-a-quiet-mind-podcast-acceptance/ http://www.aquietmind.com/2005/12/28/the-first-a-quiet-mind-podcast-acceptance/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2005 03:14:46 +0000 http://aquietmind.com/2005/12/28/the-first-a-quiet-mind-podcast-acceptance/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aquietmind.com/2005/12/28/the-first-a-quiet-mind-podcast-acceptance/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The first “A Quiet Mind” Podcast will help you understand Acceptance. Acceptance is one of the seven spiritual steps to a quiet mind We must accept what is so, right now, before we can make good, lasting change in our lives . It’s [...] The first “A Quiet Mind” Podcast will help you understand Acceptance. Acceptance is one of the seven spiritual steps to a quiet mind We must accept what is so, right now, before we can make good, lasting change in our lives . It’s the beginning of a new foundation to inner freedom , peace and happiness . Podcasts robert@aquietmind.com no no