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Awakening Process 101Meditation Routines: Building a Strong PracticeMeditation doesn’t need to be complicated to be powerful.In this first episode of our meditation series, we talk about how a simple, consistent routine can change the way we relate to our minds and our days.We share how starting small even one minute at a time helps build a practice that actually lasts. Drawing from our own experience and the teachings of Sally Kempton, we explore why consistency matters more than duration, how creating a supportive space makes a difference, and how meditation becomes less of a task and more of a steady co...
2026-01-2739 min
Awakening Process 101Resist NothingIn this episode, we explore what it really means to resist nothing. Together we look at how easily we fight what’s here — trying to fix, change, or control life — and how real surrender begins when we allow things to unfold just as they are. We talk about the difference between giving up and letting go, and how awareness itself dissolves resistance. Drawing from Eckhart Tolle, David Hawkins, and Sally Kempton, we reflect on how even pain and fear are part of consciousness expressing itself. When we stop pushing against life, we discover a quiet trust that carries us through...
2025-11-1131 min
Awakening Process 101Meditation: Practise Forgiveness | 7 minute practiceThis excerpt is a guided meditation from the podcast episode Radical Forgiveness from Awakening Process 101 with Pernilla Burke and Louise Juel.🎧 Full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MvVVM8couCHDdKzkEFWLV?si=4d2d1e6e3b164ffbIn this gentle practice, we’re invited to explore forgiveness not as a mental exercise, but as an embodied shift. Through grounding, breath, and visualization, we create space to witness the pain, reflect on our own part, and soften around the memory—allowing a sense of freedom to emerge.This meditation is not about forcing forgiveness. It’s about bringing awareness to what s...
2025-11-0506 min
Awakening Process 101Radical Forgiveness (part 1)In this episode of The Awakening Process 101 Podcast, Louise Juel and I open up the conversation around radical forgiveness—what it really means in our daily lives, why it matters, and how it can shift the way we relate to ourselves and others. Together we share stories from our own lives—marriage, family, recovery, and spiritual practice—and explore forgiveness not as a one-time event but as an ongoing process of softening, releasing, and allowing. We look honestly at the patterns of pride, fear, and codependency that keep us stuck, and how forgiveness becomes a way of life rather than s...
2025-09-1632 min
Awakening Process 101Wise Parenting: Awareness, Boundaries, and ConnectionIn this episode of Awakening Process 101, Louise Juel and I , Pernilla Burke, explore the real-life practice of parenting teens with awareness, trust, and presence. We share our own experiences—navigating the pull to react from old patterns, pausing to reflect before responding, and finding the right timing for meaningful conversations. Together, we look at boundaries, discipline, and the delicate art of letting our kids find their own way while staying connected. At the heart of it all is the reminder that the deeper our own inner work, the more grounded and wise our parenting can be.
2025-08-0930 min
Awakening Process 101Awakening Through the Present MomentAwakening Through the Present Moment: Reflections on Eckhart Tolle, Jon Kabat-Zinn, and Sally KemptonIn this episode we reflect on three foundational spiritual books—The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, Meditation for the Love of It by Sally Kempton, and Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn. These works have played a significant role in shaping contemporary approaches to mindfulness, meditation, and spiritual awakening.We explore how each book met us at different points on the path and how their teachings continue to inform a life of presence and inner clarity. With a focus on daily p...
2025-06-0127 min
Awakening Process 101Moving Beyond EgoIn this episode, Louise Juel and I reflect on the subtle yet powerful shift that happens when we begin to recognise the ego—not as something to get rid of, but as something we can see through. We talk about how triggers show up in everyday life, especially in relationships, and what it takes to pause and feel what’s actually happening underneath the stories we tell ourselves. From the sensations in the body to the thoughts racing through the mind, we explore how awareness and presence allow us to soften our grip, take a breath, and begin again. This...
2025-04-1533 min
The Abdi Assadi PodcastAwareness in the Body - Awareness in LifeAwareness in the Body - Awareness in Life" is the third episode in the Posture series of Tools of Awakening, Abdi Assadi and Pernilla Burke, explore the simple yet powerful practice of body awareness and posture as a way to cultivate presence. We look at what happens when we shift our awareness from the mind into the body—specifically, grounding into the feet—and how this shift can change the way we respond to life. Abdi shares insights from Chinese medicine and martial arts on how posture directly affects energy flow, while we reflect on how this practice has resh...
2025-03-1316 min
Awakening Process 101Posture #3: Awareness in the Body - Awareness in Life"Awareness in the Body - Awareness in Life" is the third episode in the Posture series of Tools of Awakening, Abdi Assadi and I, Pernilla Burke, explore the simple yet powerful practice of body awareness and posture as a way to cultivate presence. We look at what happens when we shift our awareness from the mind into the body—specifically, grounding into the feet—and how this shift can change the way we respond to life. Abdi shares insights from Chinese medicine and martial arts on how posture directly affects energy flow, while we reflect on how this practice has...
2025-02-2716 min
Awakening Process 101The Mind Beyond Thoughts – Exploring Yoga Sutra 1.2In this episode, we explore Chitta Vritti Nirodhaha, the second sutra of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and what it means to quiet the fluctuations of the mind. We explore how thoughts aren’t who we are but rather the byproduct of unresolved emotions—and how awareness is the doorway to freedom. Through personal stories, reflection, and a guided meditation, we look at the ways we can step outside the constant mental chatter and into something deeper: presence.This isn’t about controlling the mind or forcing stillness but about recognizing the space that already exists between thoughts. Whether you’...
2025-02-0937 min
Awakening Process 101Resistance vs. AllowingIn this episode of Awakening Process 101, Louise and I explore the universal tug-of-war between resistance and allowing. Drawing from David Hawkins’ Letting Go, personal anecdotes, and simple self-awareness practices, we discuss why letting go feels so hard yet brings so much freedom. Whether learning to surrender in a storm or embracing our children’s individuality, we reflect on how small shifts in awareness can create profound changes. This conversation is a candid, heartfelt look at how the human tendency to resist often limits us, and how allowing can unlock ease, lightness, and connection in our lives.
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2025-01-2238 min
Awakening Process 101Posture #2: Posture for AwarenessThis episode of Tools of Awakening explores the subtle but powerful connection between posture and presence. Pernilla and Abdi discuss how something as simple as aligning the back of the head and chin can profoundly shift our state of being—bringing calm, clarity, and a sense of ease to both the body and mind. Posture, often overlooked, becomes a gateway to grounding and greater awareness. The conversation is practical and real, offering small adjustments that can ripple into big transformations in daily life. We round off with a guided meditation that helps you connect with your body and breath, ma...
2025-01-1421 min
Awakening Process 101My friend MeditationIn this episode of Awakening Process 101, Louise and I share an intimate conversation about meditation—a practice that has deeply transformed both our lives. For me, meditation is more than a habit; it’s a friend, a constant source of comfort, presence, and connection to the infinite. Drawing from my own experience, I talk about how this practice shifted my perspective, helping me realize that the unconditional love, presence, and awareness I sought all along were already within me.
We also explore the practicalities of starting a meditation practice, from the simplicity of one-minute sessions to the profo...
2025-01-0637 min
Awakening Process 101Change is PossibleIn this episode of Awakening Process 101, we discuss the concept of change. Change is inevitable—sometimes it sweeps in like a storm, other times it unfolds quietly over time. In this episode, Louise Juel and I reflect on how change has shaped our lives, sharing personal stories and insights from our spiritual journeys. We talk about surrender—not as defeat, but as a gateway to clarity and transformation. Life’s challenges, even the painful ones, hold the potential for profound growth when we meet them with awareness. This conversation is a reminder that no matter where you are, change is alwa...
2024-12-1638 min
Awakening Process 101Self-esteem & Self-confidenceIn this episode of Awakening Process 101, we explore the nuanced relationship between self-esteem and self-confidence, reflecting on how self-esteem, rooted in our internal sense of self-worth, contrasts with self-confidence, which often grows from external achievements. Through sharing our personal stories—from childhood experiences to the transformative tools of recovery, yoga, and meditation—we discuss how spiritual practices can help rebuild a healthier, more authentic sense of self. Together, we highlight the interplay between spiritual awakening and the emotional growth needed to nurture both self-esteem and self-confidence, offering relatable insights and practical reflections.
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2024-12-0431 min
Awakening Process 101Posture #1: The Power of Alignment"The Power of Alignment: Simple Tools for Calm and Presence"
This Tools of Awakening class is the first class in series highlighting posture as a practical way to reconnect with the body and support the nervous system. Simple practices, like aligning the chin or bringing awareness to the feet, can help shift from a reactive state into calm presence. Building on previous breathwork teachings, these accessible techniques fit effortlessly into daily life—whether during conversations or a commute—providing effective tools to stay grounded and deeply connected to yourself.
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2024-11-2518 min
Awakening Process 101Holding SpaceHolding Space: Strengthening Relationships Through Presence and Compassion
In this episode of Awakening Process 101, we examine the subtle yet powerful concept of "holding space." Louise and I share what it means to be fully present for someone—whether that’s a friend, a student, or even ourselves. We reflect on the challenges and growth that come with learning to listen without needing to fix or guide. Through personal stories, we invite you to see holding space as a practice that opens the way for genuine connection and emotional freedom for everyone involved.
2024-11-0246 min
The Abdi Assadi PodcastEPISODE 5: MASTERING THE BREATH: SIMPLE PRACTICES FOR GREATER AWARENESSPlease join us in exploring the breath and its power. This 20 minute Breath Class: "Mastering the Breath: Simple Practices for Greater Awareness" features Pernilla Burke, the founder of Awakening 101, and Abdi Assadi, an acupuncturist, healer, and spiritual counselor.This class is part of the "Tools of Awakening" series and focuses on simple, everyday practices to increase awareness and reduce reactive behavior. They discuss the importance of using simple breathing exercises to bring calm and presence to everyday situations. The session includes a guided breathing exercise designed to help viewers become more aware and relaxed by focusing on t...
2024-11-0217 min
Awakening Process 101Trailer: What is the Awakening Process 101 podcast?In this podcast, we dive into the world of spirituality, emotional well-being, healing, and what awakening truly means in today’s world. Our goal is to spark insight and offer perspectives that could enrich your own journey, sharing what we’ve learned along the way—both the wins and the setbacks. Each conversation serves as a guide, inspiring you to see life’s lessons as opportunities for growth and awakening. This podcast is for anyone seeking a deeper connection with their inner self.
2024-10-2700 min
Awakening Process 101Healing Subconscious PatternsHealing Subconscious Patterns: A Path to Transformation and Self-Discovery
In this episode, we explore the process of healing subconscious patterns—a journey that, as we’ve both discovered, requires more than one approach. We talk about how real transformation unfolds over time, using practices like therapy, yoga, meditation, and bodywork. Drawing from our personal experiences, including recovery and self-reflection, we share how awareness, curiosity, and trust in the process are key to uncovering and releasing deeply ingrained patterns. Healing is gradual, but with each layer we work through, we move closer to a more authentic sense of self...
2024-10-2442 min
Awakening Process 101Breath Class: Mastering the Breath“Mastering the Breath: Simple Practices for Greater Awareness” is the fifth class in a five-part series on the Breath hosted by Abdi Assadi and Pernilla Burke.
In this fifth episode of Tools of Awakening, we’re continuing our exploration of practical breathing techniques. We go through nostril awareness, abdominal breathing, and three-part breathing, with an added focus on exhaling through the mouth to release tension and stagnant air. These simple practices help us ground ourselves, calm the mind, and feel more connected to the body. As always, it's about bringing awareness back to the present moment in an easy...
2024-10-1317 minThe Abdi Assadi PodcastEPISODE 4: GROUNDING YOURSELF THROUGH THE BREATHPlease join us in exploring the breath and its power. This 20 minute Breath Class: "Grounding ourselves through the Breath" features Pernilla Burke, the founder of Awakening 101, and Abdi Assadi, an acupuncturist, healer, and spiritual counselor.This class is part of the "Tools of Awakening" series and focuses on simple, everyday practices to increase awareness and reduce reactive behavior. They discuss the importance of using simple breathing exercises to bring calm and presence to everyday situations. The session includes a guided breathing exercise designed to help viewers become more aware and relaxed by focusing on their breath and c...
2024-10-1318 minThe Abdi Assadi PodcastEPISODE 3: HOW MUCH IS SHALLOW BREATHING COSTING YOUR OVERALL WELL-BEING?Please join us in exploring the breath and its power. This 20 minute Breath Class: "How much is shallow breathing costing your overall well-being?" features Pernilla Burke, the founder of Awakening 101, and Abdi Assadi, an acupuncturist, healer, and spiritual counselor. This class is part of the "Tools of Awakening" series and focuses on simple, everyday practices to increase awareness and reduce reactive behavior. They discuss the importance of using simple breathing exercises to bring calm and presence to everyday situations. The session includes a guided breathing exercise designed to help viewers become more aware and relaxed by focusing o...
2024-09-3017 min
Awakening Process 101Finding the Pause: How the Space Between Thoughts Leads to Inner PeaceIn today’s episode, Louise and I explore the concept of “the gap” — that space between and behind thoughts, where time seems to slow down, and we get a sense of who we are beyond the mind’s constant chatter. This pause is more than stillness; it’s a doorway into something deeper, a way to access the universal Self. We talk about how the gap has appeared in our lives, share some of our struggles with finding it, and how it’s become a valuable tool for experiencing more presence and calm. We’ll guide you through a meditation so yo...
2024-09-3048 minThe Abdi Assadi PodcastEPISODE 2: AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOURSELFPlease join us in exploring the breath and its power. This 20 minute Breath Class: "An Appointment With Yourself" features Pernilla Burke, the founder of Awakening 101, and Abdi Assadi, an acupuncturist, healer, and spiritual counselor. This class is part of the "Tools of Awakening" series and focuses on simple, everyday practices to increase awareness and reduce reactive behavior. They discuss the importance of using simple breathing exercises to bring calm and presence to everyday situations. The session includes a guided breathing exercise designed to help viewers become more aware and relaxed by focusing on their breath and checking i...
2024-09-1518 min
Awakening Process 101Responsibility is FreedomIn this podcast episode by Awakening Process 101 team, Pernilla Burke and Louise Juel, explore the theme "Responsibility is Freedom." We begin by introducing the Awakening 101 website and the tools we've created, such as the Awakening Process Mandala, which helps people on their spiritual journey. We share personal experiences of spiritual growth and the challenges we’ve both faced in understanding what it means to be truly present.
As we discuss, we reflect on how taking responsibility for our lives leads to a sense of freedom. Pernilla shares a story from her journey to sobriety, illustrating how accepting re...
2024-09-1245 min
Awakening Process 101Breath Class: Grounding ourselves through the Breath"Grounding ourselves through the Breath," is the fourth class in a five-part series on the Breath hosted by Abdi Assadi and Pernilla Burke.
In this episode of the "Tools of Awakening" series, we dive into the fourth class focused on breath awareness and its transformative power. We emphasize how breath connects us to our feelings, which many of us unconsciously avoid due to discomfort. By practicing simple breathing techniques, like nostril and abdominal breathing, we can cultivate a deeper connection to both our breath and emotions, helping us process feelings gently.
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2024-09-0718 min
Awakening Process 101Breath Class: How much is shallow breathing costing your overall well-being?"How much is shallow breathing costing your overall well-being?" is the third class in a five-part series on the Breath hosted by Abdi Assadi and Pernilla Burke.
In this class, Pernilla Burke and Abdi Assadi, both experienced spiritual practitioners, present the third session of their "Tools of Awakening" series, focusing on the power of breath as a transformative tool for mind, body, and spirit. This session is part of a broader effort to teach simple, accessible practices that help individuals become more aware, reduce stress, and navigate life with greater consciousness.
This class highlights the importance of conscious breathing, es...
2024-08-2917 minThe Abdi Assadi PodcastEPISODE 1: UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF BREATHPlease join us in exploring the breath and its power. This 20 minute Breath Class: "Understanding the Power of Breath" features Pernilla Burke, the founder of Awakening 101, and Abdi Assadi, an acupuncturist, healer, and spiritual counselor. This class is part of the "Tools of Awakening" series and focuses on simple, everyday practices to increase awareness and reduce reactive behavior. They discuss the importance of using simple breathing exercises to bring calm and presence to everyday situations. The session includes a guided breathing exercise designed to help viewers become more aware and relaxed by focusing on their breath and c...
2024-08-2519 min
Awakening Process 101Meditation: Nostril & Abdominal Awareness 4 minsMeditation: Nostril & Abdominal Awareness 4 mins
This meditation is an excerpt from the “Understanding the Power of Breath” Breath Class 1 of 5. It is a short guided meditation focusing on breath awareness. The meditation directs the viewer to close their eyes and focus on the sensation of air entering and exiting through the nostrils. It gradually guides attention deeper into the body, moving from the nose to the back of the throat, the chest, and finally down to the abdomen. The session encourages mindfulness of the breath's journey and ends with a brief period of awareness in the belly before concluding.
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2024-08-1403 min
Awakening Process 101Breath Class: An Appointment with Yourself“An Appointment with Yourself” is the second class in a five part series on the Breath hosted by Pernilla Burke and Abdi Assadi.
In this class we discuss the importance of proper breathing techniques for mindfulness and emotional regulation. We provide practical tools to increase awareness and create moments of pause in daily life. The class emphasizes that many people breathe shallowly from the upper lungs due to chronic anxiety. Abdi explains that shallow thoracic breathing suppresses emotions and disconnects us from our bodies. They advocate for "belly breathing," where the lower lobes of the lungs are filled...
2024-08-0618 min
Awakening Process 101Meditation: Nostril Awareness 3 minsThis meditation is an excerpt from the “Understanding the Power of Breath” Breath Class 1 of 5. It is a brief guided meditation focusing on nostril awareness. The session begins with closing the eyes and relaxing the shoulders. The viewer is then guided to focus on the breath entering and exiting the nostrils, noticing the sensation of the colder air coming in and warmer air going out. The meditation encourages the viewer to observe their mind becoming calmer and their shoulders more relaxed with each breath. The session concludes with slowly opening the eyes.
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2024-08-0302 min
Awakening Process 101Breath Class: Understanding the Power of Breath"Understanding the Power of Breath" is the first class in a five part series on the Breath. Please join us in exploring the breath and its power. This 20 minute Breath Class: "Understanding the Power of Breath" features Pernilla Burke, the founder of Awakening 101, and Abdi Assadi, an acupuncturist, healer, and spiritual counselor. This class is part of the "Tools of Awakening" series and focuses on simple, everyday practices to increase awareness and reduce reactive behavior. They discuss the importance of using simple breathing exercises to bring calm and presence to everyday situations. The session includes a guided breathing exercise d...
2024-07-2919 min
Awakening Process 101Running From Pain Part 2 with Abdi AssadiIn this episode of the "Awakening Process 101" podcast, Pernilla Burke, alongside co-host Louise Juel, continues the insightful conversation with Abdi Asadi, a healer, acupuncturist, and spiritual counselor. Titled "Running From Pain Part 2," the discussion digs deep into the human tendency to avoid pain and the profound impact it has on our emotional and physical well-being. Abdi shares his extensive experience, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and sitting with pain rather than running from it. The conversation touches on various aspects of pain management, including cultural influences, learned behaviors, and practical techniques for increasing awareness and presence in daily life...
2024-05-2344 min
Awakening Process 101Running from Pain part 1.In this episode our discussion revolves around the theme Running from Pain - the process of confronting and addressing pain in the context of personal growth and spiritual awakening. Pernilla and Louise explore how individuals often avoid discomfort and emotional pain through various distractions or coping mechanisms. They discuss the importance of acknowledging and sitting with discomfort to foster genuine healing and personal evolution. Throughout the episode, they share personal anecdotes, explore the psychological and spiritual implications of facing pain, and offer insights into how embracing pain can lead to greater emotional resilience and awareness. The conversation is rich with...
2024-05-0244 min
Awakening Process 101The Process of ForgivenessThe episode the Power of Forgiveness features hosts Louise Juel and Pernilla Burke as they discuss the theme of forgiveness in the context of personal and spiritual growth. The conversation explores the emotional and psychological benefits of forgiving, the challenges of the forgiveness process, and how it varies from person to person. They share personal anecdotes to illustrate their points, emphasizing the deep introspection required to truly forgive and the liberating effect it can have. The dialogue highlights the significance of self-forgiveness and understanding one's emotions, advocating for a mindful approach to handling interpersonal conflicts and personal grievances.
2024-04-1633 min
Awakening Process 101Accessing Awareness - Meditation Practice (4mins)4- Minute Meditation: Accessing Awareness. This brief meditation guides you to shift your focus towards understanding the realm of consciousness. By taking a step back from the stream of our thoughts and viewing ourselves from a broader perspective, we are able to tap into a heightened state of awareness.
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2024-04-0503 min
Awakening Process 101Finding the Now - Meditation Practise (5mins)5-Minute Meditation: Accessing the Present Moment. Through observing the our mind and engaging with our breath, we find a pathway to the present moment, broadening our awareness.
2024-04-0304 min
Awakening Process 101Experiencing The NowIn this Episode, Pernilla and Louise continue their discussion of the Awakening process, specifically focusing on the theme of being present in the "now." They humorously acknowledge forgetting the exact name of their podcast, reflecting a light-hearted approach to their theme. The conversation explores the concept of being present and the importance of humor, even during challenging times. Pernilla leads a short meditation to help viewers arrive in the present moment, emphasizing the significance of noticing where one's mind is as a practice of presence. They discuss the power of being aware of one’s thoughts and the mind's ten...
2024-04-0145 min
Awakening Process 101How to Understand AwarenessIn this podcast, Pernilla and Louise discuss the concepts of awareness and presence. They start by reflecting on the experience of swimming in cold water and how it forces us to be present. They explore the difference between awareness and presence, with Pernilla describing presence as a feeling of being aligned with the flow of the universe and awareness as a knowing that comes from a larger perspective. They share a meditation exercise to help cultivate awareness and discuss the importance of asking questions to increase awareness in daily life. The conversation concludes with a discussion on remembering the...
2024-03-0646 min
Awakening Process 101What is the Awakening Process?Awakening Process 101: Navigating Spiritual Growth and Self-Discovery.
The episode “What is the Awakening Process? Awakening Process 101 explores the complex and nuanced journey of spiritual awakening. Hosted by Perilla Burke and Louise Juel, the episode investigates what awakening means in the context of modern life, emphasizing its personal significance and variability among individuals. Through their conversation, the hosts share insights into how meditation, yoga, and life's challenges can catalyze the awakening process, highlighting personal anecdotes and the transformative impact these practices have had on their lives.
The discussion also touches on the importance of self-awareness, the wil...
2024-02-2343 min
Awakening Process 101A conversation with Abdi Assadi: Reconnection, Healing and GrowthIn Episode 18 we have a guest; Abdi Assadi, an acupuncturist and spiritual counselor from New York. Abdi shares insights from his diverse training in acupuncture, shamanic practices, psychotherapy, and Jungian analysis. Abdi focuses on helping individuals reconnect with their inner selves.
Our conversation explores the crucial role of the body in healing, emphasizing physical awareness as a grounding tool most importantly the tools like connecting with the bottom of your feet and connecting with the breath as it enters and exits the nostrils. Asadi and Pernilla explore the interplay between psychological healing and spiritual growth, underlining the ri...
2024-01-0154 min
Awakening Process 101The Guiding Force of GraceHow can we uncover the unseen guiding force of Grace in our lives?
Join us as we delve into the mysteries of grace, sharing personal stories and insights that illuminate how these powerful moments shape our lives. #Awakening101 #Grace #SpiritualInsights"
In this episode, we delve deeper into the concept of grace, exploring its presence in both significant life events and everyday moments. We share personal experiences, like Pernilla's journey to sobriety and meeting her spiritual teacher Sally Kempton, highlighting how these moments marked significant turning points. We discuss grace as an uncontrollable, guiding force, emphasizing t...
2023-12-2351 min
Awakening Process 101The Road to Finding Yourself#16 The Road to Finding Yourself
The central theme of this episode is “Finding Yourself,” inspired by a blog written by Pernilla. We explore this topic with depth and clarity, sharing a mutual understanding that during our upbringing, we both experienced a profound sense of disconnection from our true selves.
We agree that the inner turmoil and discomfort we felt led us to seek ways to escape from our own realities. For both of us, the path to discovering who we truly are was long and marked by a lack of self-understanding. We highlight that the jour...
2023-12-0246 min
Awakening Process 101Exploring the path to Self-ConnectionExploring the path to Self-Connection: Understanding our relationships and emotions.
In Episode #15, we discuss the connection to oneself and personal growth. We explore the concept of the heart, differentiating between the physical heart and the soul, and how self-worth and self-love contribute to self-connection. We discuss tools like yoga and meditation for enhancing self-connection, considering the influence of upbringing and environment. We reflect on the importance of being present with the senses for self-connection and the emotional impact of physical touch, especially hugging, and its role in connection, including with animals, is highlighted. Towards the end, we d...
2023-11-2145 min
Awakening Process 101Connection: Our Innate Human DesireIn this episode we discuss the concept of awakening and connection, underlining the idea that awakening is not a state of constant positivity, but rather a state of presence and acceptance of life's ups and downs. We specifically explore the innate human desire for connection, drawing parallels with the connection to animals and emphasizing the importance of feeling heard and belonging. We discuss how connections evolve from childhood and how true connection can often be found within oneself, as Pernilla has discovered through the practice of meditation. The conversation also touches on the first human connection with one's mother at...
2023-11-0734 min
Awakening Process 101Allowing Emotions to LiveThis episode is rich with personal anecdotes, spiritual insights, and practical advice for those interested in the topics of emotional well-being, recovery, and personal growth. Specifically, we continue to discuss the concept of surrender and explore inner child work and the emotional journey of recovery. We reflect on personal experiences and emphasize the importance of acknowledging and allowing emotions to surface without trying to fix or act upon them. Our conversation also touches on the role of spirituality, karma, and the idea of "Blind Faith" in our lives. We explore the idea that surrender is not just about giving...
2023-11-0141 min
Awakening Process 101Beginning to Pause and SurrenderIn this episode of "Awakening Process 101," Pernilla and Louise discuss the profound practice of surrender. Pernilla recounts her first significant experience with surrender, which marked the beginning of her sobriety. They explore the struggles with patience and control and share techniques for incorporating surrender into daily life, such as the 24-hour rule from Alcoholics Anonymous. The conversation also delves into the tension between helplessness and control, with examples from Pernilla's recent experiences and strategies for managing stress. They emphasize that while mastering surrender takes time, it ultimately brings peace. Additionally, the episode highlights the importance of pausing before reacting...
2023-10-0743 min
Awakening Process 101Surrender - A Doorway to PeaceSurrender - A Doorway to Peace through Personal Growth and Lifelong Transformation.
In this episode of "Awakening Process 101," Pernilla and Louise delve deeper into the concept of surrender and its transformative power in personal growth and emotional well-being. They explore the true essence of surrender, emphasizing that it is not about giving up but letting go of control and accepting the present moment. The discussion includes the importance of processing emotions like anger, recognizing generational influences on belief systems, and the role of the collective unconscious. Practical strategies for surrender, such as the use of anger letters...
2023-10-061h 00
Awakening Process 101The Power of DevotionIn this soul-nourishing podcast, themed around the concept of “Devotion,” Louise discusses how our conversations are having a calming effect on her nervous system. Pernilla shares her transformative experience at a Ram Dass retreat, where she met Hanuman - an embodiment of devotion and a figure whose principles are deeply relatable. Furthermore, we emphasize that Devotion is a clean energy, one that gives without asking for anything in return. We underline that Devotion is another gateway to the present moment, just as Louise experienced during a recent visit to her mother, which she describes as filled with a newfound sens...
2023-09-0844 min
Awakening Process 101Embracing Self-reflection & Awareness.The episode emphasizes the significance of mindfulness, self-reflection, and meditation in various aspects of daily life. It promotes approaching everyday tasks, such as getting kids to school or dealing with traffic, with a sense of awareness rather than with stress. The importance of being present in the moment and letting go of attachments is stressed, along with the idea that self-reflection and meditation are closely connected. Personal insights, including Pernilla's experience with sobriety and relationships, reinforce these themes. The episode ultimately underscores the importance of understanding one's "primal wound" as a life goal, achieved through awareness and introspection.
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2023-08-1545 min
Awakening Process 101Everything we need is withinIn episode #8, we discuss the journey of awakening through personal experiences that can offer us all meaningful lessons. Emphasizing key transformative moments in our lives, we explore the awakening process. Pernilla recounts how a single minute of morning meditation served as her profound journey's entry point. Her encounter with spiritual teacher Sally Kempton was a defining moment in her spiritual development. Pernilla introduces us to the Awakening Mandala - along with the tools and elements - and offers insights on utilizing it effectively. We underline that we already possess all the resources we need for this journey within us. We...
2023-07-2946 min
Awakening Process 101Becoming consciously awareIn this episode, we discuss how to respond to difficulties from our higher selves rather than reacting impulsively. How can we approach problems with a calmer mindset and less impulsiveness? We explore the moments in our journey when we enter a state of heightened awareness and become consciously aware of our moments of clarity. The Awakening 101 mandala and its tools are examined, providing practical suggestions for their use. Reflecting on our significant progress, it is remarkable that we are able to engage in this discussion. Pernilla shares her personal meditation journey and her transition from a nightclub doorman in NYC...
2023-07-0848 min
Awakening Process 101Discovering that love is our purposeWe start by discussing our relationship with our parents and the expression of love and emotions in their generation. We explore the concept of love and how it can be demonstrated through simple acts like planning a family dinner. Pernilla shares a personal anecdote about realizing that love is life's purpose during a retreat with Sally Kempton. We talk about methods for cultivating unconditional love through practices such as simple pranayama and visualization. We emphasize that love transcends verbal communication and the limitations of the mind, residing in a realm of energy and connection beyond words. We end with...
2023-06-2750 min
Awakening Process 101Navigating challenges with awareness and surrenderIn this episode, we delve into our daily challenges and approach them with a mindful attitude, particularly emphasizing the importance of letting go and surrendering. On the third consecutive day of life challenges, Louise experiences a moment of profound realization and surrender while stumbling upon an abandoned bicycle. We explore the use of yoga and the wonders of nature as means to connect with our inner beings. How can we cultivate a sense of surrender within our physical selves? Lastly, we conclude with a discussion on the advantages of brain entrainment and the transformative power of Holosync.
Episode Resorces:
The C...
2023-06-1052 min
Awakening Process 101Awakening and gratitude gave us strengthIn this episode we discuss the concept of creating value when life is difficult. We reflect on how moments of awakening and gratitude keeps us going and how they can be seen from different perspectives. We reflect on the word God and what it means to us in relation to our AA journey. We end with a short discussion on surrender and the legendary David R. Hawkins M.D Ph.D.
“If you are a truly surrendered person, if everything is in the present, gratitude lives with you as a part of your being.”
Resources:
Le...
2023-05-2757 min
Awakening Process 101Recognizing moments that matterIn this episode we investigate our own Awakening moments and what we’ve learned throughout our journey. We discuss the tools of Awakening 101 and how we use them to find moments of increased awareness and presence in our everyday life. We conclude by underlining the profound and life changing practice of Surrender.
Resources:
Awakening-101.com
Siddhartha by Herman Hesse
Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl
Jennie Liljefors Altromondo Yoga
Wim Hof
Letting Go the Pathway of Surrender by David R. Hawkins M.D Ph.D
Breath by James Nestor
Anders Carlsson by Conscious Breat...
2023-05-1255 min
Awakening Process 101Discerning Awakening through ObstaclesIn this episode we discuss our journey and how the process of Awakening has changed and improved our lives. We discuss how Awakening can seem far-fetched but that through seemingly simple tools like Nature and Conscious Living we can access moments of deeper awareness and consciousness right here in our own lives.
Episode Resources: Robert Jameson, More Than Just a Pretty Space by Reiko Gomez
“We depend on nature, not only for our physical survival. We also need nature to show us the way home, the way out of the prison of our own minds. We...
2023-04-2956 min