https://simplecast.com Well Being with Don Oakley A weekly presentation on the spiritual journey and awakening to our true nature by Don Oakley, Founder of Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, Tennessee. 2020 by Don Oakley, all rights reserved en Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:15:11 +0000 https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com Well Being with Don Oakley https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2b5c1586-8af9-455d-92ba-9941924fc25e/c330a745-9eb5-493c-9fd3-cc77ba0e0f72/3000x3000/don-by-dana-square.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com episodic A weekly presentation on the spiritual journey and awakening to our true nature by Don Oakley, Founder of Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, Tennessee. Don Oakley false https://feeds.simplecast.com/ryGRTCCn awaken, don oakley, enlightenment, meditation, spirituality, well being retreat center Donald W. Oakley don@wellbeingcc.org b5e8b6d0-6fe1-4c5d-aa1a-51cfe4c04ab5 The End of Effort Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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Audio Book of “Top Ten Myths” Narrated by Don is also available on Audible

“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are”

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]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-end-of-effort-cIJo2ZsQ Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> The End of Effort Donald W. Oakley 00:20:44 Initially, this spiritual journey almost always requires effort, that is, a sincere, deliberate and intensive search for your true nature. But once that is discovered, seeking from a sense of lack ends. There is still more to learn. Much more. But too much concerted effort at this stage can be counter-productive. Initially, this spiritual journey almost always requires effort, that is, a sincere, deliberate and intensive search for your true nature. But once that is discovered, seeking from a sense of lack ends. There is still more to learn. Much more. But too much concerted effort at this stage can be counter-productive. spiritual journey, awareness, spiritual awakening, nonduality, nondual false full 174 5b2fea34-c554-4808-ace8-89f5b67e81b0 Volitioon and Personal Will Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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“It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”

Audio Book of “Top Ten Myths” Narrated by Don is also available on Audible

“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are”

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]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/volitioon-and-personal-will-OdH77jNF Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Volitioon and Personal Will Donald W. Oakley 00:21:55 A question spiritual teachers frequently get asked is about free will. Do we humans have free will or not? This is not a simple yes or no answer. A question spiritual teachers frequently get asked is about free will. Do we humans have free will or not? This is not a simple yes or no answer. spiritual journey, free will, personal will, self identity, surrender, nondual false full 173 abef358d-e61b-49bb-8444-4f2ade670f86 It's Not Personal Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are”

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]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/its-not-personal-mrpiynun-DHtevYd8 Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> It's Not Personal Donald W. Oakley 00:13:20 We may get into spirituality for personal reasons: "I just want to find some peace" or "I want to quiet my busy mind." And that's fine. But as it is explored more deeply, one day we might find that it isn't necessarily about what we want. Something more, far more, is being asked of us. We discover that we are being asked (nicely at first) to surrender to life. We may get into spirituality for personal reasons: "I just want to find some peace" or "I want to quiet my busy mind." And that's fine. But as it is explored more deeply, one day we might find that it isn't necessarily about what we want. Something more, far more, is being asked of us. We discover that we are being asked (nicely at first) to surrender to life. spirituality, spiritual awakening, well being false full 172 8aea5521-a123-49d0-92d3-c38c84f0b083 Presence and Absence Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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“It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”

Audio Book of “Top Ten Myths” Narrated by Don is also available on Audible

“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are”

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]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/presence-and-absence-_ayzgkjQ Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are”

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]]> Presence and Absence Donald W. Oakley 00:19:25 When we gaze outward, there is astonishing diversity; an incredible multitude of  life forms. Where there are differences there is separation. But what about  that which is aware of this diversity? Is that not singular? So, which is  fundamental? The seen or the unseen? When we gaze outward, there is astonishing diversity; an incredible multitude of  life forms. Where there are differences there is separation. But what about  that which is aware of this diversity? Is that not singular? So, which is  fundamental? The seen or the unseen? spiritual journey, spiritual awakening, presence, well being, nondual false full 171 80c10bc8-a3c4-4391-9883-0b65e2c03a7d Is Life Unjust? Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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“It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”

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]]> Sun, 1 Feb 2026 14:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/is-life-unjust-6Bhsfql6 Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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“It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”

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]]> Is Life Unjust? Donald W. Oakley 00:02:49 Is Life fair and just? By whose standards? Is that fair? Is Life fair and just? By whose standards? Is that fair? spiritual journey, spiritual awakening, nonduality, justice, nondual false bonus 404785ca-128f-493c-ad6e-17549a8d963a The Fog of Ownership Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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“It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”

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“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are”

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-fog-of-ownership-2RT_mzek Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> The Fog of Ownership Donald W. Oakley 00:18:52 In current western culture, the right of ownership is deemed to be fundamental. When we say, "I have a body," it is a claim of ownership, with "me" being in control. In turn, body/mind organisms claim ownership over other things, whether it be a car or some other country's natural resources. But where does this "I" entity reside? Where exactly? When we search intensively for this "I," what do we find? This Zoom session will investigate such questions. In current western culture, the right of ownership is deemed to be fundamental. When we say, "I have a body," it is a claim of ownership, with "me" being in control. In turn, body/mind organisms claim ownership over other things, whether it be a car or some other country's natural resources. But where does this "I" entity reside? Where exactly? When we search intensively for this "I," what do we find? This Zoom session will investigate such questions. spirituality, spiritual journey, spiritual awakening, nonduality, well being, nondual false full 170 884f3475-52b8-47fe-b45c-9bf639b7ca89 Three Mistakes Most Meditators Make Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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Don’s Books: 

“It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”

Audio Book of “Top Ten Myths” Narrated by Don is also available on Audible

“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are”

“The Natural State: Enlightened Living in the Everyday World”

 

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]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:45:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/three-mistakes-most-meditators-make-69Ti56x3 Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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“It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”

Audio Book of “Top Ten Myths” Narrated by Don is also available on Audible

“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are”

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]]> Three Mistakes Most Meditators Make Donald W. Oakley 00:04:00 Many Meditators make these three mistakes which lead to frustration rather than spiritual evolution. Many Meditators make these three mistakes which lead to frustration rather than spiritual evolution. meditation, meditator, spiritual journey, awareness, spiritualawakening, nonduality false bonus 1d317676-da74-47a6-9236-96b6ed1b03e4 Faith and Doubt Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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“It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”

Audio Book of “Top Ten Myths” Narrated by Don is also available on Audible

“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are”

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]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 21:45:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/faith-and-doubt-lhkwuqzv-cULMeMnd Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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“It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”

Audio Book of “Top Ten Myths” Narrated by Don is also available on Audible

“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are”

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]]> Faith and Doubt Donald W. Oakley 00:19:04 Doubt is typically considered to be the enemy of faith, but unexamined faith has a weak foundation. And mindless doubt, just keeps us on the sidelines. Used correctly, doubt can lead to sincere inquiry that can deepen our understanding. And ultimately, both concepts are stand-ins that are meaningful prior to our realization of that which lies beyond both. Doubt is typically considered to be the enemy of faith, but unexamined faith has a weak foundation. And mindless doubt, just keeps us on the sidelines. Used correctly, doubt can lead to sincere inquiry that can deepen our understanding. And ultimately, both concepts are stand-ins that are meaningful prior to our realization of that which lies beyond both. spirituality, doubt, faith, spiritual awakening, don oakley, nonduality, well being, nondual false full 169 9b092c89-0a4d-4e89-b443-8eed646bde0b Peace on Earth Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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Don’s Books:

“It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”

Audio Book of “Top Ten Myths” Narrated by Don is also available on Audible

“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are”

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]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/peace-on-earth-lugDL4L2 Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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“It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”

Audio Book of “Top Ten Myths” Narrated by Don is also available on Audible

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]]> Peace on Earth Donald W. Oakley 00:02:32 Is Peace on Earth possible? This brief talk presents four possibilities, and only one has a realistic chance of finding peace in this lifetime. Is Peace on Earth possible? This brief talk presents four possibilities, and only one has a realistic chance of finding peace in this lifetime. peace, spiritual journey, awareness, spiritual awakening, non-dual, nonduality false full 168 f8a4686f-bca6-4800-987d-4a3cff73cbda Letting Go of Attachments Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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“It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”

Audio Book of “Top Ten Myths” Narrated by Don is also available on Audible

“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are”

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]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/letting-go-of-attachments-ltparxqe-rj5Uo8j0 Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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“It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”

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]]> Letting Go of Attachments Donald W. Oakley 00:18:18 What are attachments and why is it beneficial to let go of them? We become attached to something when our identity becomes fused with that object, skill, person or position. Since all things are impermanent, attachment leads to suffering. When that object departs, our identity feels diminished. The problem is not in the object itself or in our enjoyment of it; rather it is in our grasping. What are attachments and why is it beneficial to let go of them? We become attached to something when our identity becomes fused with that object, skill, person or position. Since all things are impermanent, attachment leads to suffering. When that object departs, our identity feels diminished. The problem is not in the object itself or in our enjoyment of it; rather it is in our grasping. spiritual journey, awareness, attachment, attachments, nonduality, letting go, nondual false full 167 900d604d-5711-4a4d-baed-be28e0b6b96f karma Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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“It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”

Audio Book of “Top Ten Myths” Narrated by Don is also available on Audible

“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are”

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]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 14:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/karma-GVwHwUOP Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> karma Donald W. Oakley 00:16:19 In the West, Karma is often presented as a debt from the past to be paid down in this lifetime, But if we are doing good deeds only to advance our spiritual prospects, how noble is that really? In this program, the matter of dealing with karmic patterns and tendencies in a practical way will be addressed." In the West, Karma is often presented as a debt from the past to be paid down in this lifetime, But if we are doing good deeds only to advance our spiritual prospects, how noble is that really? In this program, the matter of dealing with karmic patterns and tendencies in a practical way will be addressed." spirituality, awareness, spiritual awakening, presence, true nature, well being, karma, nonduality, nondual false full 166 a14e79a3-9216-4444-be45-3d9e81493c3e Dealing With Duality Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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“It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”

Audio Book of “Top Ten Myths” Narrated by Don is also available on Audible

“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are”

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]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:45:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/dealing-with-duality-d4tPn_p1 Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Dealing With Duality Donald W. Oakley 00:15:34 Everywhere we look there is duality: up & down, hot & cold, good & bad, day & night. Life itself seems to require the tension of opposites. And then there is talk of nonduality, but if that were opposed to duality it would again be dualistic. So what then is nondual spirituality? Everywhere we look there is duality: up & down, hot & cold, good & bad, day & night. Life itself seems to require the tension of opposites. And then there is talk of nonduality, but if that were opposed to duality it would again be dualistic. So what then is nondual spirituality? spirituality, awareness, spiritual awakening, duality, nonduality, well being, nondual false full 165 10c8db3b-2484-4cf9-9c77-fc898ee574ca A Locomotive Named Desire Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Sat, 8 Nov 2025 14:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/a-locomotive-named-desire-v6xoR1O_ Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> A Locomotive Named Desire Donald W. Oakley 00:20:07 Desire is often presented as being in opposition to our spiritual awakening. But trying to get rid of desire by sheer personal willpower is also desiring to attain something we hope will be even better for ourselves. This talk will explore this powerful motivational energy and how to productively use it. Desire is often presented as being in opposition to our spiritual awakening. But trying to get rid of desire by sheer personal willpower is also desiring to attain something we hope will be even better for ourselves. This talk will explore this powerful motivational energy and how to productively use it. spirituality, spiritual journey, wellbeing, desire, don oakley, nonduality, well being, nondual false full 164 798c7b71-5fc7-4b72-ba0a-2eb682bbfa9a It's Not Personal Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/its-not-personal-luorhwh-69p3C0oQ Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> It's Not Personal Donald W. Oakley 00:16:38 The spiritual journey almost always starts from a very personal motivation: I want to find some peace; "I want to know God; I want to get enlightened, I want to stop this busy mind," and so on. But if we take it far enough, to our surprise we may discover that it is not personal at all. We may discover that if it is indeed all One, it is not personal. The spiritual journey almost always starts from a very personal motivation: I want to find some peace; "I want to know God; I want to get enlightened, I want to stop this busy mind," and so on. But if we take it far enough, to our surprise we may discover that it is not personal at all. We may discover that if it is indeed all One, it is not personal. spirituality, spiritual awakening, nonduality, well being, nondual false full 163 3716e08a-4bdc-4d41-9c9f-f5d41c76ce40 Anxiety - A Reasonable Response Don’s YouTube Channel

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]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2025 13:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/anxiety-a-reasonable-response-skkmis9m-6Hy8bxea Don’s YouTube Channel

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]]> Anxiety - A Reasonable Response Donald W. Oakley 00:21:53 These Body/Mind organisms that we inhabit are subject to all kinds of abuses: illness, injury, aging, loss of memory, rejection, disappointment, emotional stress and so on. And then, of course, there is the cessation of this physical form looming out there in the future somewhere. What's not to feel anxious about?​ The question naturally arises: Is there anything that is inherently free of these anxiety causing aspects of Life? These Body/Mind organisms that we inhabit are subject to all kinds of abuses: illness, injury, aging, loss of memory, rejection, disappointment, emotional stress and so on. And then, of course, there is the cessation of this physical form looming out there in the future somewhere. What's not to feel anxious about?​ The question naturally arises: Is there anything that is inherently free of these anxiety causing aspects of Life? anxiety, awareness, wellbeing, spiritual awakening, fear, nonduality, nondual false full 162 6e154fb5-772b-4409-8bf3-e67726b6af26 Next, More & Better: The Three Carrots Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/next-more-better-the-three-carrots-ff3aim-k-c4kzpxfY Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Next, More & Better: The Three Carrots Donald W. Oakley 00:19:08 How much of your life energy is devoted to seeking the next experience intended to satisfy the demand for more or better? What is the anticipated payoff and is that hoped-for payoff ever fully realized? If so, for how long. As disturbing as such questions may be, it is fundamental to one's spiritual journey to see the nature and fallacy of these attractions. How much of your life energy is devoted to seeking the next experience intended to satisfy the demand for more or better? What is the anticipated payoff and is that hoped-for payoff ever fully realized? If so, for how long. As disturbing as such questions may be, it is fundamental to one's spiritual journey to see the nature and fallacy of these attractions. spiritual awakening, desire, don aokley, attachment, nonduality, well being, nondual false full 161 ac177e69-0940-4185-8f3c-e5b2b4d6017f Dropping into the Unconditioned Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Dropping into the Unconditioned Donald W. Oakley 00:24:03 It is useful (and shocking) to realize how thoroughly conditioned we all are. It may feel so ingrained that we believe, "Well, that's just who I am." But it is only through seeing clearly the nature and extent and consequences of this conditioning, does it become possible to discover the unconditioned, untainted beingness that we truly are" It is useful (and shocking) to realize how thoroughly conditioned we all are. It may feel so ingrained that we believe, "Well, that's just who I am." But it is only through seeing clearly the nature and extent and consequences of this conditioning, does it become possible to discover the unconditioned, untainted beingness that we truly are" spirituality, unconditioned, spiritual journey, spiritual awakening, conditioning false full 160 3130291a-e962-42c0-89c5-1082bf970f99 What Have You Got to Lose? Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Thu, 7 Aug 2025 13:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/what-have-you-got-to-lose-wofp6zv-zFiWvlP8 Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> What Have You Got to Lose? Donald W. Oakley 00:19:11 Naturally, we often seek in the spirit of what can I gain, such as more peace, more equanimity, and more joy. So, it is somewhat counter-intuitive to ask, "What have I got to lose?" However, it is sometimes necessary to jettison the non-essential to find true peace, equanimity and joy. Naturally, we often seek in the spirit of what can I gain, such as more peace, more equanimity, and more joy. So, it is somewhat counter-intuitive to ask, "What have I got to lose?" However, it is sometimes necessary to jettison the non-essential to find true peace, equanimity and joy. spirituality, awakening, wellbeing, don aokley, enlightenment, nonduality, letting go, identity false full 159 5db09adf-169c-4054-91bb-912220e667df The Heart of Compassion Don’s YouTube Channel

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]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-heart-of-compassion-4ZhiE6Qj Don’s YouTube Channel

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]]> The Heart of Compassion Donald W. Oakley 00:25:45 From where does compassion arise? We have all heard that compassion is a commendable spiritual virtue, but for whose benefit are we practicing? As long as we believe we are separate from others, the distinction can be blurred. This session will explore the nuances of compassion to discover the heart of the matter of caring for our fellow humans and, indeed, the planet. From where does compassion arise? We have all heard that compassion is a commendable spiritual virtue, but for whose benefit are we practicing? As long as we believe we are separate from others, the distinction can be blurred. This session will explore the nuances of compassion to discover the heart of the matter of caring for our fellow humans and, indeed, the planet. spiritual journey, loving kindness, wellbeing, spiritual awakening, zen, enlightenment, nonduality, nondual, compassion false full 158 a1849194-b1a2-471e-b842-161ece010c08 Avoiding the Void Don’s YouTube Channel

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]]> Sat, 5 Jul 2025 13:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/avoiding-the-void-yz9gzcxu-WZfUhLaJ Don’s YouTube Channel

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]]> Avoiding the Void Donald W. Oakley 00:21:59 We can spend a great deal of life energy trying to avoid the very thing that will free us to live this life wholeheartedly. When we are willing to look inside beneath all the layers of self-identification, what do you find? It has been compared to peeling an onion, layer by layer until... We can spend a great deal of life energy trying to avoid the very thing that will free us to live this life wholeheartedly. When we are willing to look inside beneath all the layers of self-identification, what do you find? It has been compared to peeling an onion, layer by layer until... spirituality, spiritual journey, spiritual awakening, zen, void, emptiness, enlightenment, well being false full 157 d811be97-8f24-4d15-b1bc-c0b145034a01 Trying to Let Go of Attachments Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Trying to Let Go of Attachments Donald W. Oakley 00:19:35 We may develop attachments to possessions, people or circumstances that we believe are essential for our peace and happiness. In spirituality we may hear that it is desirable to be free of attachments and try to do that.  But why would we want to give up something that we value? A: Only if it is a strategy to gain something we want even more! Enlightenment perhaps? But that would only be exchanging the object of our attachment. Hence the dilemma. We may develop attachments to possessions, people or circumstances that we believe are essential for our peace and happiness. In spirituality we may hear that it is desirable to be free of attachments and try to do that.  But why would we want to give up something that we value? A: Only if it is a strategy to gain something we want even more! Enlightenment perhaps? But that would only be exchanging the object of our attachment. Hence the dilemma. spirituality, spiritual journey, well being, enlightenment, letting go, nondual.attachments false full 156 3056ab73-9301-4c89-8434-8d203adf7cc6 The Wisdom of Uncertainty Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> The Wisdom of Uncertainty Donald W. Oakley 00:22:46 Certainty means wearing blinders, while uncertainty opens us to possibilities that we might not now be aware of. Operating from certainty about how things are or should be is functioning from the known, that is, from the past. With uncertainty, there is no firm ground to stand on, which leaves us aware, alert and receptive to what may actually be happening. But is it practical to live from uncertainty? Certainty means wearing blinders, while uncertainty opens us to possibilities that we might not now be aware of. Operating from certainty about how things are or should be is functioning from the known, that is, from the past. With uncertainty, there is no firm ground to stand on, which leaves us aware, alert and receptive to what may actually be happening. But is it practical to live from uncertainty? spirituality, doubt, spiritual journey, awareness, certainty, enlightenment, nonduality, well being, nondual false full 155 dfeaec29-f46f-4120-bd4b-f75fd6556bce You Are Your Only Obstacle Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Sat, 31 May 2025 20:50:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/you-are-your-only-obstacle-dng63tlp-v8_83N8c Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> You Are Your Only Obstacle Donald W. Oakley 00:17:02 Life is not holding anything back; it is doing everything possible to awaken us. It is we alone that create and perpetuate the arguments that deafen us. We can either blame life or investigate our arguments with life. Outcomes differ. Life is not holding anything back; it is doing everything possible to awaken us. It is we alone that create and perpetuate the arguments that deafen us. We can either blame life or investigate our arguments with life. Outcomes differ. spiritual journey, awakening, spiritual awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, direct path, nonduality, well being, nondual false full 154 a970da61-14b3-4c96-a7d1-bdb2f1320523 You Are Not Your Thoughts Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> You Are Not Your Thoughts Donald W. Oakley 00:16:44 Our thoughts are like the play-by-play announcers at the football game: we watched the play ourselves and then the announcers tell us what happened. After a while most of us trust our thoughts more than what actually happened. But are the thoughts even our thoughts and can they be trusted to tell us the truth of what Life is really about? This inquiry is at the very heart of spirituality. Our thoughts are like the play-by-play announcers at the football game: we watched the play ourselves and then the announcers tell us what happened. After a while most of us trust our thoughts more than what actually happened. But are the thoughts even our thoughts and can they be trusted to tell us the truth of what Life is really about? This inquiry is at the very heart of spirituality. meditation, spiritual awakening, quiet the mind, enlightenment, stop thinking, silence, busy mind, discursive thinking false full 152 cd3f68a4-1593-4609-9ea5-2199f938150e Chasing Bliss Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Chasing Bliss Donald W. Oakley 00:17:52 Who doesn't enjoy bliss when it comes our way? And there is nothing wrong with enjoying it when it does. So then what could possibly be misguided about seeking bliss? Who doesn't enjoy bliss when it comes our way? And there is nothing wrong with enjoying it when it does. So then what could possibly be misguided about seeking bliss? awareness, awakening, bliss, well being, don oakley, perpetual bliss, spiritual journey. false full 151 4a73df00-9c2e-43a2-a4ee-e0f9d3f118b7 A Curious Absence Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Sun, 6 Apr 2025 13:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/a-curious-absence-xdlb-re9-7iUEx41a Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> A Curious Absence Donald W. Oakley 00:20:52 Most of us are quite certain that there is an individual separate self that we call “me,” but when we make a concerted effort to locate such a self we find it surprisingly elusive. We find telltale debris in the form of thoughts, feelings and memories, but there is a curious absence as to the originator of such effects. We tend to dismiss these direct observations in favor of the presumption that “I” must be in there somewhere. This territory is rich with surprises. Most of us are quite certain that there is an individual separate self that we call “me,” but when we make a concerted effort to locate such a self we find it surprisingly elusive. We find telltale debris in the form of thoughts, feelings and memories, but there is a curious absence as to the originator of such effects. We tend to dismiss these direct observations in favor of the presumption that “I” must be in there somewhere. This territory is rich with surprises. unity, spiritual journey, awareness, spiritual awakening, consciousness, enlightenment, don oakley, nondual false full 150 97fee6f8-ed6d-4ccb-a68d-2e1014883412 Devotion Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Devotion Donald W. Oakley 00:19:20 For most of us, the word "devotion" can conjure up various feelings depending on what we take the word to mean. Perhaps, it is easier to ask the direct question: "To what are we devoted?" An honest way to answer this question is not by what we think we are devoted to, but rather how we spend our time & life energy? Our true answer is observable. We are then free to ask the follow-up question: "Is that what we really want? For most of us, the word "devotion" can conjure up various feelings depending on what we take the word to mean. Perhaps, it is easier to ask the direct question: "To what are we devoted?" An honest way to answer this question is not by what we think we are devoted to, but rather how we spend our time & life energy? Our true answer is observable. We are then free to ask the follow-up question: "Is that what we really want? devotion, spiritual journey, spiritual awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, surrender, nondual false full 149 2907196f-3865-4dd9-9e7a-66b2bf72771d How We Un-Enlighten Ourselves Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> How We Un-Enlighten Ourselves Donald W. Oakley 00:17:15 The enlightenment that we seek is already present. St. Francis said the same 800 years ago. The 17th Century Zen Master Bankei called it the Unborn. The difficulty is that we may not know the truth of such statements for ourselves. It is reasonable, therefore, to ask what are we doing to un-enlighten ourselves? If we knew what that was and stopped doing it, our inherent, already present awakeness would be revealed. The enlightenment that we seek is already present. St. Francis said the same 800 years ago. The 17th Century Zen Master Bankei called it the Unborn. The difficulty is that we may not know the truth of such statements for ourselves. It is reasonable, therefore, to ask what are we doing to un-enlighten ourselves? If we knew what that was and stopped doing it, our inherent, already present awakeness would be revealed. spiritual journey, spiritual awakening, zen, enlightenment, bankei, nonduality false full 148 acf3fb03-7fea-48ef-8179-a816435ce9c8 Duality and Me Don’s YouTube Channel

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]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/duality-and-me-52s-xh14-sfGls765 Don’s YouTube Channel

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]]> Duality and Me Donald W. Oakley 00:15:10 Phenomenal duality is easy to see: up & down, light & dark, right & wrong, birth & death. It seems to be how our minds try to make sense of things by dividing and comparing. But then there is the more fundamental duality of me and everything else and the even more fundamental duality of the observer and the observed. Where is the reality in this house of mirrors? Phenomenal duality is easy to see: up & down, light & dark, right & wrong, birth & death. It seems to be how our minds try to make sense of things by dividing and comparing. But then there is the more fundamental duality of me and everything else and the even more fundamental duality of the observer and the observed. Where is the reality in this house of mirrors? spiritual journey, spiritual awakening, consciousness, enlightenment, duality, nonduality, nondual false full 147 0ae54f34-0ff3-492e-b4f0-5b688b82bd91 Finding Peace in a Chaotic World Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Finding Peace in a Chaotic World Donald W. Oakley 00:12:39 We demand peace out in the world but refuse it within ourselves. If we wait for the world to be to our satisfaction, we will wait a very long time. We can do what we can to relieve suffering out in the world, of course, but the question remains: "what needs to change within myself in order to realize peace here and now? We demand peace out in the world but refuse it within ourselves. If we wait for the world to be to our satisfaction, we will wait a very long time. We can do what we can to relieve suffering out in the world, of course, but the question remains: "what needs to change within myself in order to realize peace here and now? peace, spiritual awakening, enlightenment, nonduality, nondual false full 146 9f578e23-25e7-4daa-ad5e-0dbd37b0a62f Going All In Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Going All In Donald W. Oakley 00:23:04 We may meditate for years, go on retreats, maybe even notice the ever-present quality of awareness, and yet still hesitate. “Yes, I have glimpsed awareness, but how do I know I can really trust it?” The thinking mind can conjure up an endless list of doubts and questions. Any one is enough to obscure that formless purity, much like a hand that is held in front of our face can obscure the enormity of the Sun. What will it take to go all in – into the embrace of the Divine? We may meditate for years, go on retreats, maybe even notice the ever-present quality of awareness, and yet still hesitate. “Yes, I have glimpsed awareness, but how do I know I can really trust it?” The thinking mind can conjure up an endless list of doubts and questions. Any one is enough to obscure that formless purity, much like a hand that is held in front of our face can obscure the enormity of the Sun. What will it take to go all in – into the embrace of the Divine? adyashanti, spiritual awakening, spiritual surrender, nonduality, letting go, nondual false full 145 2107c48a-1502-47a6-ab6c-14ffffdc2596 Tryiing to Control the Mind Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Tryiing to Control the Mind Donald W. Oakley 00:12:00 A dialogue with Don Oakley and a participant on retreat about Trying to Control the Thinking Mind and working with desires. A dialogue with Don Oakley and a participant on retreat about Trying to Control the Thinking Mind and working with desires. spiritual awakening, nonduality, controlling thought, dialogue false bonus 74263062-3a38-446b-a36b-9bf074ba0852 Always Being, Always Becoming Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Always Being, Always Becoming Donald W. Oakley 00:26:28 In spirituality, we may presume that we are on a path to a distant goal. It is true, on a human level, that there is always more “becoming” to do. There is no end to that. However, in the meantime, this mysterious ever-present beingness is already a done deal. It has never been absent, nor could it be – regardless of whatever we may have done or not done. It is what we are – prior to any idea of ourselves that we may hold. It is purity itself. In spirituality, we may presume that we are on a path to a distant goal. It is true, on a human level, that there is always more “becoming” to do. There is no end to that. However, in the meantime, this mysterious ever-present beingness is already a done deal. It has never been absent, nor could it be – regardless of whatever we may have done or not done. It is what we are – prior to any idea of ourselves that we may hold. It is purity itself. awareness, spiritual awakening, nonduality, nondual false full 144 e05829d6-8ce6-4b4c-a329-3c760f98e158 The Eight Stages of Human Maturity Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> The Eight Stages of Human Maturity Donald W. Oakley 00:07:10 Don Oakley describes the eight stages of Human Maturity in this brief presentation. Don Oakley describes the eight stages of Human Maturity in this brief presentation. spirituality, human maturity, nonduality, conditioned behavior false bonus 31a1e847-2233-4b3c-82b7-2094a8c65312 Basic Goodness Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Basic Goodness Donald W. Oakley 00:19:52 With the amount of turmoil and conflict in the world, it may seem naive to talk about people's basic goodness, but I am using the term in a very specific way. There is a universal and fundamental desire to be happy, to wish oneself well, to be at peace, to feel safe. It is in our pursuit of that underlying desire where problems can arise. How we go about trying to resolve that desire may be functional. Or often not. When we encounter dysfunctional behavior, it is important to remember that we all have this desire to be happy in common." With the amount of turmoil and conflict in the world, it may seem naive to talk about people's basic goodness, but I am using the term in a very specific way. There is a universal and fundamental desire to be happy, to wish oneself well, to be at peace, to feel safe. It is in our pursuit of that underlying desire where problems can arise. How we go about trying to resolve that desire may be functional. Or often not. When we encounter dysfunctional behavior, it is important to remember that we all have this desire to be happy in common." spirituality, human nature, spiritual awakening, tibetan buddhism, consciousness, true nature, godness, nonduality, basic goodness false full 143 cd979e1a-307c-4fed-a743-2d34bbcd9d15 Overcoming the Fear of Ego Death Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2024 14:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/overcoming-the-fear-of-ego-death-ogyX9I91 Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Overcoming the Fear of Ego Death Donald W. Oakley 00:04:19 In spirituality there can be talk about killing the ego, which sounds both dramatic and risky. Besides, if the personal self is trying to attain something for itself, such as enlightenment, why would it try to do away with that which would presumably benefit from spiritual awakening. Perhaps we can see that ego has no real desire to off itself. But what if ego is nothing more than a concept about oneself? And an illusory concept at that. We don’t have to kill an illusion; we only need to see that it is not true. In spirituality there can be talk about killing the ego, which sounds both dramatic and risky. Besides, if the personal self is trying to attain something for itself, such as enlightenment, why would it try to do away with that which would presumably benefit from spiritual awakening. Perhaps we can see that ego has no real desire to off itself. But what if ego is nothing more than a concept about oneself? And an illusory concept at that. We don’t have to kill an illusion; we only need to see that it is not true. ego, let go, spiritual awakening, egodeath, nonduality, letting go false bonus c1cc0baa-c8fc-4022-9663-e4198bd75399 How to Let Go Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-let-go-BPT180uP Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> How to Let Go Donald W. Oakley 00:03:35 We may have heard that letting go is a good thing to do, spiritually speaking. But the "little me" has no interest in actually letting go. So, we end up trying to figure out how we can let go and hold on at the same time. We navigate near the edge without ever allowing ourselves to be drawn further into the unknown. We retain our spiritual persona without any real risk to the little me. Note that this is not about trying harder; it is about clearly seeing the falsity of what we're hanging onto and the price we pay for it. We may have heard that letting go is a good thing to do, spiritually speaking. But the "little me" has no interest in actually letting go. So, we end up trying to figure out how we can let go and hold on at the same time. We navigate near the edge without ever allowing ourselves to be drawn further into the unknown. We retain our spiritual persona without any real risk to the little me. Note that this is not about trying harder; it is about clearly seeing the falsity of what we're hanging onto and the price we pay for it. spiritual awakening, let go.letting go, nonduality, surrender false full 141 924a51fb-71fe-4544-a45f-942b833e28c6 Where Are You Going? Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/where-are-you-going-jbRTfYzg Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Where Are You Going? Donald W. Oakley 00:29:35 If you are on the spiritual path, you must be starting from one place and hoping to get to another place. Therefore, two questions: Where do you imagine yourself to be now? And, where is it that you want to get to? The clearer your responses to these questions, the more likely you will reach what you are seeking. If you are on the spiritual path, you must be starting from one place and hoping to get to another place. Therefore, two questions: Where do you imagine yourself to be now? And, where is it that you want to get to? The clearer your responses to these questions, the more likely you will reach what you are seeking. spirituality, spiritual journey, spiritual path, enlightenment, nonduality false full 140 83d6cacc-497c-4b42-b7bb-f24e3230839b Emptiness & Unity Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/emptiness-unity-udu9Nrwx Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> Emptiness & Unity Donald W. Oakley 00:27:15 When eastern religions talk about emptiness and no-self, we may get the impression these teachings claim that nothing at all exists, but that would be to miss the entire point. Emptiness refers to nothing existing as a separate entity, neither phenomena nor persons. The distinction is subtle, but essential to a recognition of Unity When eastern religions talk about emptiness and no-self, we may get the impression these teachings claim that nothing at all exists, but that would be to miss the entire point. Emptiness refers to nothing existing as a separate entity, neither phenomena nor persons. The distinction is subtle, but essential to a recognition of Unity spirituality, unity, spiritual journey, emptiness, nonduality false full 139 b968560b-3f4a-467a-ac2b-10b1504dc82f The Backward Step Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Sat, 19 Oct 2024 14:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-backward-step-0VY_imSC Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> The Backward Step Donald W. Oakley 00:18:22 We accomplish things in Life by moving forward, learning, growing, and improving. When we get into spirituality, we may assume it works the same way. It doesn't. We may try to chase spiritual experiences, bliss, or, more simply, a stable sense of peace, but we will always be left wanting more. What is required is a (very non-intuitive) backward step. We accomplish things in Life by moving forward, learning, growing, and improving. When we get into spirituality, we may assume it works the same way. It doesn't. We may try to chase spiritual experiences, bliss, or, more simply, a stable sense of peace, but we will always be left wanting more. What is required is a (very non-intuitive) backward step. spirituality, zen, awaken, enlightenment, nonduality, nondual false full 138 b468d740-2577-4b5a-8200-39437915b118 Longing and Hesitation Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Fri, 4 Oct 2024 20:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/longing-and-hesitation-evKXOPUB Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Longing and Hesitation Donald W. Oakley 00:21:20 It can sometimes feel like we have one foot on the gas and the other foot on the brake. Wanting to move forward with a sense of hope but hesitating out of a sense of fear. This can be both non-productive and confusing – unless we understand the source of these two tendencies. Then it makes sense and allows us to progress in our journey home." It can sometimes feel like we have one foot on the gas and the other foot on the brake. Wanting to move forward with a sense of hope but hesitating out of a sense of fear. This can be both non-productive and confusing – unless we understand the source of these two tendencies. Then it makes sense and allows us to progress in our journey home." doubt, longing for the divine, spiritual awakening, enlightenment, yearning, nonduality, nondual false full 137 0d2ff445-0a2b-4c03-a06b-6917c13c7b18 How to Loosen Ego's Grip Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-loosen-egos-grip-d__i080G Don’s YouTube Channel

 

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]]> How to Loosen Ego's Grip Donald W. Oakley 00:21:37 How do we loosen the grip of ego when it feels so real? We hear that loosening ego’s grip is a good thing, spiritually speaking, but when we try to do that, those egoic tendencies seem very deeply rooter. We can be left puzzled or frustrated by trying to extract ourselves from what seems to be “hard-wired” as what we are. The more we struggle against those egoic tendencies, the more real they seem – a bit like struggling to get out of quicksand. This presentation will discuss how to effectively loosen the grip that ego seems to have on our life. How do we loosen the grip of ego when it feels so real? We hear that loosening ego’s grip is a good thing, spiritually speaking, but when we try to do that, those egoic tendencies seem very deeply rooter. We can be left puzzled or frustrated by trying to extract ourselves from what seems to be “hard-wired” as what we are. The more we struggle against those egoic tendencies, the more real they seem – a bit like struggling to get out of quicksand. This presentation will discuss how to effectively loosen the grip that ego seems to have on our life. ego, how to drop the ego, awareness, spiritual awakening, enlightenment false full 135 6c238d14-5ce7-4c84-a9a6-19b1ed64b436 The Wisdom of Uncertainty Don’s YouTube Channel

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]]> The Wisdom of Uncertainty Donald W. Oakley 00:02:34 The wisdom of uncertainty is questioned in our culture. We love our opinions, which are unquestionably the correct ones. Confidence is admired. But, in the journey to spiritual awakening, the uncertainty of not knowing is essential. Not knowing is open, available, and vulnerable. We become receptive to the lessons of Life. We relinquish our insistence on conceptual understanding and step into the mystery of being. The wisdom of uncertainty is questioned in our culture. We love our opinions, which are unquestionably the correct ones. Confidence is admired. But, in the journey to spiritual awakening, the uncertainty of not knowing is essential. Not knowing is open, available, and vulnerable. We become receptive to the lessons of Life. We relinquish our insistence on conceptual understanding and step into the mystery of being. not knowing, awareness, spiritual awakening, direct path teaching, uncertainty, nondual spirituality false bonus a58f0010-9329-4199-bad2-7aa1fc548fd3 Faith and Doubt Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> Fri, 9 Aug 2024 13:10:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/faith-and-doubt-DydeKIqN Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> Faith and Doubt Donald W. Oakley 00:19:43 Faith is often seen as the opposite of doubt, but doubt is essential to spiritual awakening. A sense of longing for the Divine may be counter-balanced by doubt and hesitation. It is helpful to know that doubt and hesitation can’t be dispelled by our personal will. Understanding their source and their purpose is needed. This discourse will talk about these seemingly opposite movements so that they may both be accepted and seen clearly. Faith is often seen as the opposite of doubt, but doubt is essential to spiritual awakening. A sense of longing for the Divine may be counter-balanced by doubt and hesitation. It is helpful to know that doubt and hesitation can’t be dispelled by our personal will. Understanding their source and their purpose is needed. This discourse will talk about these seemingly opposite movements so that they may both be accepted and seen clearly. doubt, faith, awareness, spiritual, spiritual awakening, faith and doubt false full 134 68c88415-6b4b-4d5e-aff6-9ca1dba81941 Why Does Enlightenment Seem Difficult Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Mon, 5 Aug 2024 20:50:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/why-does-enlightenment-seem-difficult-sjxzgLDq Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Why Does Enlightenment Seem Difficult Donald W. Oakley 00:03:07 Enlightenment seems difficult because it is simple. We humans love complexity, but are confounded by obvious simplicity. But enlightenment does not have to be difficult if you are willing to let go of preconceived ideas about what it is and simply remain present for what is actually happening. Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley Don’s Instagram Channel: https://www.instagram.com/donoakleynondualteachings/ Don’s In-Person Monthly Retreats at Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, Tennessee: https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org Don’s Twice Monthly Zoom Discourses with Q&A: https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/don-oakley-online-satsang Happenings at Well Being Retreat Center: https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/subscribe Don’s Books: “It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:” https://amzn.to/3T0vO72 Audio Book of “Top Ten Myths” Narrated by Don is also available on Audible “Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are” https://bit.ly/empty-wisdom Listen to Don’s Twice Monthly Podcasts: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3CkEYo7 On Apple: https://apple.co/3Etq8yj On Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ej6Qku Subscribe to Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley Enlightenment seems difficult because it is simple. We humans love complexity, but are confounded by obvious simplicity. But enlightenment does not have to be difficult if you are willing to let go of preconceived ideas about what it is and simply remain present for what is actually happening. Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley Don’s Instagram Channel: https://www.instagram.com/donoakleynondualteachings/ Don’s In-Person Monthly Retreats at Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, Tennessee: https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org Don’s Twice Monthly Zoom Discourses with Q&A: https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/don-oakley-online-satsang Happenings at Well Being Retreat Center: https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/subscribe Don’s Books: “It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:” https://amzn.to/3T0vO72 Audio Book of “Top Ten Myths” Narrated by Don is also available on Audible “Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are” https://bit.ly/empty-wisdom Listen to Don’s Twice Monthly Podcasts: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3CkEYo7 On Apple: https://apple.co/3Etq8yj On Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ej6Qku Subscribe to Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley enlightenment is simple, why does enlightenment seem hard, why is enlightenment frustrating, is enlightenment difficult false bonus 960df50f-2411-45bd-aaab-0a85f48fc5cc How to Meditate Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:10:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-meditate-cdAT9pff Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> How to Meditate Donald W. Oakley 00:02:58 Meditation can often be a frustrating experience. Don Oakley's approach to meditation is direct and productive. It is an allowing, not a doing. It is more about a willingness to see whatever is presented rather than trying to control the experience. Meditation can often be a frustrating experience. Don Oakley's approach to meditation is direct and productive. It is an allowing, not a doing. It is more about a willingness to see whatever is presented rather than trying to control the experience. meditation, awareness, wellbeing, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false bonus 663c12ae-aa8c-4b00-9ee4-c3ca2f45b905 True Freedom Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:10:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/true-freedom-lYh30tiT Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> True Freedom Donald W. Oakley 00:26:50 "True Freedom does not mean that we are entitled to do anything our minds fancy. It is both a freedom “from” and a freedom “to.”  It is a freedom from being led around as if on a leash by our conditioning. And it is a freedom to express ourselves authentically and fully. Such definitions are compelling, but how they can be realized is what will be explored in Don’s presentation..” ​ "True Freedom does not mean that we are entitled to do anything our minds fancy. It is both a freedom “from” and a freedom “to.”  It is a freedom from being led around as if on a leash by our conditioning. And it is a freedom to express ourselves authentically and fully. Such definitions are compelling, but how they can be realized is what will be explored in Don’s presentation..” ​ transcend, spiritual awakening, freedom, nonduality, nondual false full 133 659322e9-8202-4984-bca0-bf190b6643dd The Price of Freedom Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are” https://bit.ly/empty-wisdom

 

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]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:10:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-price-of-freedom-r76IqE2_ Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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“It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”https://amzn.to/3T0vO72

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“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are” https://bit.ly/empty-wisdom

 

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]]> The Price of Freedom Donald W. Oakley 00:05:01 Freedom from the ups and downs of Life is possible, but it comes at a price. That price is a relinquishment of any demand that Life conforms to what I want. Too steep a price? The alternative is bondage, disappointment and frustration. Freedom from the ups and downs of Life is possible, but it comes at a price. That price is a relinquishment of any demand that Life conforms to what I want. Too steep a price? The alternative is bondage, disappointment and frustration. spirituality, awareness, freedom, enlightenment, nonduality, nondual false bonus 949b4891-d8a3-4f02-8f5e-02dbcf6a4a29 Why Wait? Don’s YouTube Channel: 

 

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]]> Fri, 5 Jul 2024 14:10:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/why-wait-Fz6EnN3f Don’s YouTube Channel: 

 

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]]> Why Wait? Donald W. Oakley 00:20:52 We can spend a lifetime waiting for something to happen in the future that will resolve all of our problems and yield a perpetual state of comfort and happiness. The only difficulty with that strategy is that we live life in the present moment day-to-day and the future remains firmly parked out on the distant horizon that we never reach. Our essential beingness can never be absent. If it were essential and if it were absent even for a moment, we would cease to be. Therefore, If it can never be absent, it must be present now in each moment. Waiting for a future moment denies what we seek in the only place it can be found. We can spend a lifetime waiting for something to happen in the future that will resolve all of our problems and yield a perpetual state of comfort and happiness. The only difficulty with that strategy is that we live life in the present moment day-to-day and the future remains firmly parked out on the distant horizon that we never reach. Our essential beingness can never be absent. If it were essential and if it were absent even for a moment, we would cease to be. Therefore, If it can never be absent, it must be present now in each moment. Waiting for a future moment denies what we seek in the only place it can be found. spirituality, wellbeing, spiritual awakening, enlightenment, nonduality, nondual false full 132 2f46767c-8c8d-468d-94d1-aa52575a093f Top Ten Ways to Make Yourself Unhappy Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are” 

 

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]]> Wed, 3 Jul 2024 13:10:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/top-ten-ways-to-make-yourself-unhappy-D4C_DExB Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are” 

 

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]]> Top Ten Ways to Make Yourself Unhappy Donald W. Oakley 00:05:19 Our Natural State is peace, contentment and happiness. Because many of us spend much of our time being unhappy, it is evidence that we are doing something to ourselves, inadvertently, to pull us out of our Natural State of equanimity. By becoming aware of these ten common ways we make ourselves unhappy, we can loosen their grip and return us to our natural state of happiness. Our Natural State is peace, contentment and happiness. Because many of us spend much of our time being unhappy, it is evidence that we are doing something to ourselves, inadvertently, to pull us out of our Natural State of equanimity. By becoming aware of these ten common ways we make ourselves unhappy, we can loosen their grip and return us to our natural state of happiness. spirituality, awareness, nonduality, happiness, nondual false full 131 209c1384-08f9-436c-a56c-f8323945b69b Who Is Seeking? Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2024 13:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/who-is-seeking-4D40PLB_ Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Discovering What You Already Are” 

 

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]]> Who Is Seeking? Donald W. Oakley 00:20:39 We can seek for a long time before it may occur to us to ask, "Who is it that is doing all this seeking?" Often, we are so convinced of the goal to be achieved that we never stop to ask who is the one pursuing it. But, in spirituality, that is the entire question. If we get that one, everything else falls into place. We can seek for a long time before it may occur to us to ask, "Who is it that is doing all this seeking?" Often, we are so convinced of the goal to be achieved that we never stop to ask who is the one pursuing it. But, in spirituality, that is the entire question. If we get that one, everything else falls into place. spirituality, awareness, seeking, enlightenment, nonduality false full 129 0eb444f1-0e3a-46be-b6b0-cb17c578f9dc Over=Thinking and Other Mental Detours Don’s YouTube Channel

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]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/overthinking-and-other-mental-detours-V9EteVXk Don’s YouTube Channel

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Audio Book of “Top Ten Myths” Narrated by Don is also available on Audible

“Empty Wisdom: The Subtle Art of Becoming What You Already Are”

 

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]]> Over=Thinking and Other Mental Detours Donald W. Oakley 00:26:58 Spirituality is simple. Not easy, but simple. It is difficult because the human mind is fascinated by and addicted to complexity. The thinking mind can be a helpful ally if used correctly, but it is essential to know when it is useful and when it is counter-productive. And it is easy to become confused when over-thinking something that couldn’t be simpler: be what you already are but be that knowingly. Spirituality is simple. Not easy, but simple. It is difficult because the human mind is fascinated by and addicted to complexity. The thinking mind can be a helpful ally if used correctly, but it is essential to know when it is useful and when it is counter-productive. And it is easy to become confused when over-thinking something that couldn’t be simpler: be what you already are but be that knowingly. spirituality, awareness, consciousness, orginal-nature, nonduality, over-thinking false full 128 3b3a0fff-bf39-4da0-86e4-5b6b11ae8d6a The Illusion of Time Don’s YouTube Channel

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]]> The Illusion of Time Donald W. Oakley 00:19:50 We remember the past - parts of it at least - and we anticipate the future, but both have the curious characteristic of not happening since it is always now. The scenery is always changing, but it is always happening here and now. Time is a concept, but we generally live life as if we are on a one way progression from a non-existent past to a non-existent future. We remember the past - parts of it at least - and we anticipate the future, but both have the curious characteristic of not happening since it is always now. The scenery is always changing, but it is always happening here and now. Time is a concept, but we generally live life as if we are on a one way progression from a non-existent past to a non-existent future. spirituality, time, awakening, consciousness, enlightenment, nonduality, illusions false full 127 8c2453e5-9471-4e7b-a861-a155c139c3fa Mind Tantrums and How to Deal with Them Don’s YouTube Channel

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]]> Mind Tantrums and How to Deal with Them Donald W. Oakley 00:16:15 The thinking mind likes its authoritative position. We have learned to defer to it to tell us about ourselves, others, and the world at large. We have learned to trust what it tells us; we may not always like it, but we tend to believe it. So, when we step back into awareness to watch the thought stream, the thinking mind doesn’t like it. At all. It will react defensively. Common tactics are boredom, restlessness, sleepiness, doubt, argumentativeness, and fear. It is useful not to be taken in by such tactics and even more useful to know how to work with them. The thinking mind likes its authoritative position. We have learned to defer to it to tell us about ourselves, others, and the world at large. We have learned to trust what it tells us; we may not always like it, but we tend to believe it. So, when we step back into awareness to watch the thought stream, the thinking mind doesn’t like it. At all. It will react defensively. Common tactics are boredom, restlessness, sleepiness, doubt, argumentativeness, and fear. It is useful not to be taken in by such tactics and even more useful to know how to work with them. spirituality, mental tantrums, consciousness, enlightenment, nonduality, mind attacks false full 126 958e94fc-8ba3-488a-a283-50747f31e03c What Does No-Self really Mean? Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> What Does No-Self really Mean? Donald W. Oakley 00:28:19 The concept of “no-self” in Buddhism can sound scary, nonsensical, or just plain weird, but it is one of the three pillars of Buddhist thought. The other two are much more readily understood: the impermanence of living things and the sense of unsatisfactoriness. But no-self? It sounds dangerous to even ponder. What makes it sound dangerous is the belief that we would be giving up everything that we take ourselves to be. But this raises the question about what we believe ourselves to be. We discover that what we give up is a fiction and what is gained is without limit. The only caveat: it’s not personal. The concept of “no-self” in Buddhism can sound scary, nonsensical, or just plain weird, but it is one of the three pillars of Buddhist thought. The other two are much more readily understood: the impermanence of living things and the sense of unsatisfactoriness. But no-self? It sounds dangerous to even ponder. What makes it sound dangerous is the belief that we would be giving up everything that we take ourselves to be. But this raises the question about what we believe ourselves to be. We discover that what we give up is a fiction and what is gained is without limit. The only caveat: it’s not personal. spirituality, awareness, consciousness, buddhism, enlightenment, orginal-nature, nonduality, no-self false full 125 0531ca88-de03-4a1c-bdb2-fb2f7083e61d Heaven and Earth Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/heaven-and-earth-lRBQMbX7 Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Heaven and Earth Donald W. Oakley 00:24:14 Don speaks about the metaphorical importance and similarities of silence, space and awareness. Don speaks about the metaphorical importance and similarities of silence, space and awareness. spirituality, awareness, consciousness, don oakley, nonduality, well being, nondual false full 124 a4f3b5c0-cd18-409c-a133-89a65a3e04b9 Embodimentt Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/embodimentt-phePlrT6 Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Embodimentt Donald W. Oakley 00:31:03 Recognizing your true nature (aka awakening) is immensely liberating. But it is not the end of the journey. We may be awake to the timeless nature of our essential beingness but, paradoxically, it may take some time to learn to live from that realization. Embodiment is the process by which the thoroughly conditioned body/mind learns to live from the unconditioned vastness of our true nature. It is a process of increasing subtlety and wonder. Recognizing your true nature (aka awakening) is immensely liberating. But it is not the end of the journey. We may be awake to the timeless nature of our essential beingness but, paradoxically, it may take some time to learn to live from that realization. Embodiment is the process by which the thoroughly conditioned body/mind learns to live from the unconditioned vastness of our true nature. It is a process of increasing subtlety and wonder. spirituality, embodiment, awakening, nondual false full 123 e11eb7ef-9026-4d61-9abc-78304b92dfcd Waking Up from the Dream State Attend Don’s In-Person Monthly Retreats at Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, Tennessee:  https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org

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]]> Waking Up from the Dream State Donald W. Oakley 00:29:31 What we call the normal waking state, many spiritual sages have called the dream state. We assume that we all perceive the same external world which we take to be real and objective. The perceptions themselves are not illusory; it is the stories that we tell ourselves about what is happening where the distortion occurs. That distortion is dreamlike in that it is only happening in our own heads; Others are experiencing a different inner narrative. It is this dreamlike narrative that we wake up from. What we call the normal waking state, many spiritual sages have called the dream state. We assume that we all perceive the same external world which we take to be real and objective. The perceptions themselves are not illusory; it is the stories that we tell ourselves about what is happening where the distortion occurs. That distortion is dreamlike in that it is only happening in our own heads; Others are experiencing a different inner narrative. It is this dreamlike narrative that we wake up from. spirituality, awareness, awakening, consciousness, conditioning, dreamstate, nonduality false full 122 23888ca4-af87-462f-8e28-412bdd459e78 Spiritual Pursuit Don on Audible:  https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

 

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]]> Spiritual Pursuit Don Oakley 00:38:15 Most people meditate to either quiet the mind or to experience some non-ordinary (“spiritual”) state and, of course, we all get to choose what we want. However, if your objective is to discover the truth of your being for yourself in your own direct experience, then these two common goals of meditation will lead you astray or, at best, delay your journey. Why? Because they deny the presence of our essential beingness in this moment. They deny in the here-and-now that which we seek, in favor of finding it in the there-and-then, which has the curious attribute of never existing. Most people meditate to either quiet the mind or to experience some non-ordinary (“spiritual”) state and, of course, we all get to choose what we want. However, if your objective is to discover the truth of your being for yourself in your own direct experience, then these two common goals of meditation will lead you astray or, at best, delay your journey. Why? Because they deny the presence of our essential beingness in this moment. They deny in the here-and-now that which we seek, in favor of finding it in the there-and-then, which has the curious attribute of never existing. spirituality, awareness, awakening, consciousness, self-realization, enlightenment, nonduality false full 121 a562ad18-3f35-4510-a2ba-bb17aeae22d6 Being Surrendered Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/being-surrendered-qyQx7AdP Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> Being Surrendered Donald W. Oakley 00:15:40 Surrender is often talked about in spirituality as a possible future event - well down the road. It sounds admirable, but we're not quite sure what a surrendered life looks like. But surrender is not actually something that we do, or can do. It can happen, but any effort to surrender is inevitably tainted with self-interest. One day, however, we may discover, to our great surprise and relief, that which is already surrendered. That which receives everything, but which doesn’t grasp onto anything. Surrender is often talked about in spirituality as a possible future event - well down the road. It sounds admirable, but we're not quite sure what a surrendered life looks like. But surrender is not actually something that we do, or can do. It can happen, but any effort to surrender is inevitably tainted with self-interest. One day, however, we may discover, to our great surprise and relief, that which is already surrendered. That which receives everything, but which doesn’t grasp onto anything. spirituality, awareness, consciousness, nonduality, surrender, nondual false full 120 89a1d352-d016-47fa-b1ce-76e1fb6b3f68 A Direct Pointing to Your True Nature Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> A Direct Pointing to Your True Nature Donald W. Oakley 00:18:09 This brief guided meditation is a direct pointing to your essential beingness. It uses the body as the entry point which bypasses the normal thinking mind and allows us to relax into direct perception of sensory awareness. From there it is far easier to notice the "pure" awareness, that which notices whatever is appearing within this field of consciousness. This brief guided meditation is a direct pointing to your essential beingness. It uses the body as the entry point which bypasses the normal thinking mind and allows us to relax into direct perception of sensory awareness. From there it is far easier to notice the "pure" awareness, that which notices whatever is appearing within this field of consciousness. spirituality, consciousness, true nature, enlightenment, orginal-nature, nonduality false bonus 85137080-7a2c-448f-9125-47dc42a3f679 Just One Thing Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/just-one-thing-_i8S4yNy Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Just One Thing Donald W. Oakley 00:23:48 Spirituality doesn’t have to be complicated. We only need to get one thing right. If we get this one thing right, not as a concept, but as a felt-sense, full-body AHA! understanding, then Life makes sense. If we don’t, it doesn’t. This one thing is being pointed to in every way imaginable in the hope that, one day, it will be seen one time. And one is enough. As it is said in Zen, “One lamp is enough to dispel a thousand years of darkness. Spirituality doesn’t have to be complicated. We only need to get one thing right. If we get this one thing right, not as a concept, but as a felt-sense, full-body AHA! understanding, then Life makes sense. If we don’t, it doesn’t. This one thing is being pointed to in every way imaginable in the hope that, one day, it will be seen one time. And one is enough. As it is said in Zen, “One lamp is enough to dispel a thousand years of darkness. spirituality, awareness, true nature, enlightenment, nonduality, nondual false full 119 c3f32912-3c3d-47ad-b889-8dc91407d6ca The Most Real "Me" Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-most-real-me-r0MsX1n5 Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> The Most Real "Me" Donald W. Oakley 00:30:08 Our most real identity is that innate capacity of awareness that is already complete in all of us, but like clouds obscure the Sun, our beliefs about who we are obscure who we truly are. Our most real identity is that innate capacity of awareness that is already complete in all of us, but like clouds obscure the Sun, our beliefs about who we are obscure who we truly are. spirituality, awareness, awakening, consciousness, enlightenment, nonduality, nondual false full 118 c1750642-c589-4a25-b1bd-0ccd2c1adc60 The Cult of Materialism Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-cult-of-materialism-M6P3cRUm Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> The Cult of Materialism Donald W. Oakley 00:17:32 We have all been taught and nearly everyone believes that the world exists independently of our consciousness. Its independent existence cannot be proven, but the belief in it is so widespread and, indeed, convincing, that virtually no one ever bothers to question it. The infinitely varied appearance of the world is a wonder, no doubt, but it only ever appears within our awareness. So which is more fundamental? We have all been taught and nearly everyone believes that the world exists independently of our consciousness. Its independent existence cannot be proven, but the belief in it is so widespread and, indeed, convincing, that virtually no one ever bothers to question it. The infinitely varied appearance of the world is a wonder, no doubt, but it only ever appears within our awareness. So which is more fundamental? spirituality, materialism, awakening, consciousness, self-realization, enlightenment, nonduality false full 117 9c4a301d-8b52-4319-abab-4a7208e9af85 Three Simple Awareness Practices Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/three-simple-awareness-practices-32gSzYfL Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Three Simple Awareness Practices Donald W. Oakley 00:14:21 Don presents and explains three powerful, yet simple, awareness practices that can be done anytime and anywhere. Don presents and explains three powerful, yet simple, awareness practices that can be done anytime and anywhere. spirituality, awareness, consciousness, orginal-nature, nonduality false bonus 16b527fe-aef4-4d44-8d36-de9194806ec0 Your Truest Self Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/your-truest-self-7KjuMlUj Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Your Truest Self Donald W. Oakley 00:44:30 A direct pointing to your essential beingness, your Natural State. Recorded by Don Oakley live at The Meaningful Life Center, Knoxville, TN January 9, 2024. A direct pointing to your essential beingness, your Natural State. Recorded by Don Oakley live at The Meaningful Life Center, Knoxville, TN January 9, 2024. spirituality, awareness, consciousness, enlightenment, nonduality false full 116 f39f0b01-0575-4c06-ad4f-32f3f49f8053 This Sensing Organism - A Guided Meditation Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Tue, 26 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/this-sensing-organism-ttWkcCEw Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> This Sensing Organism - A Guided Meditation Donald W. Oakley 00:11:35 A brief guided meditation using the body's sensory capacities for the direct perception of our experience without the thinking mind's incessant need for interpretation, naming, and preferences. A brief guided meditation using the body's sensory capacities for the direct perception of our experience without the thinking mind's incessant need for interpretation, naming, and preferences. false bonus a6393759-7add-484f-84ea-fc419fd9e396 Trying to Let Go Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trying-to-let-go-GedPm6KB Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Trying to Let Go Donald W. Oakley 00:22:46 We may have heard that letting go is a good thing to do, spiritually speaking. But the "little me" has no interest in actually letting go. So we end up trying to figure out how we can let go and hold on at the same time. We navigate near the edge without ever allowing ourselves to be drawn further into the unknown. We retain our spiritual persona without any real risk to the little me. Note that this is not about trying harder; it is about clearly seeing the falsity of what we're hanging onto and the price we pay for it. We may have heard that letting go is a good thing to do, spiritually speaking. But the "little me" has no interest in actually letting go. So we end up trying to figure out how we can let go and hold on at the same time. We navigate near the edge without ever allowing ourselves to be drawn further into the unknown. We retain our spiritual persona without any real risk to the little me. Note that this is not about trying harder; it is about clearly seeing the falsity of what we're hanging onto and the price we pay for it. awareness, awakening, enlightenment, nonduality, surrender, nondual false full 115 ab565877-22dc-4b1a-adec-5a5cb410c4f5 Avoiding the Void Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Thu, 7 Dec 2023 17:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/avoiding-the-void-anS_kfcS Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Avoiding the Void Donald W. Oakley 00:24:08 We can spend a great deal of life energy trying to avoid the very thing that will free us to live this life wholeheartedly. When we are willing to look inside beneath all the layers of self-identification, what do you find? It has been compared to peeling an onion, layer by layer until what’s left is…nothing. No personal identity-center to be found! We can either run away in terror back to ego-hood or we can embrace this immense spaciousness as our true reality and, consequently, live in freedom. We can spend a great deal of life energy trying to avoid the very thing that will free us to live this life wholeheartedly. When we are willing to look inside beneath all the layers of self-identification, what do you find? It has been compared to peeling an onion, layer by layer until what’s left is…nothing. No personal identity-center to be found! We can either run away in terror back to ego-hood or we can embrace this immense spaciousness as our true reality and, consequently, live in freedom. spirituality, awakening, zen, consciousness, enlightenment, orginal-nature, nonduality false full 114 6943b83d-2141-4f78-b1de-0c93f01fecd2 The Hard Problem of Consciousness Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:45:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hard-problem-of-consciousness-wg-djsrb-g_6UOoWV Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> The Hard Problem of Consciousness Donald W. Oakley 00:24:07 In neuroscience , there is the "hard problem of consciousness." The hard question is: "How is consciousness generated from this wet mass of brain cells" Of course, if you start with a false assumption, you will never get a true answer. (That's what makes it so hard!) Researchers can locate which parts of the brain are associated with different experiences and abilities, but that's not the same as consciousness. Do we just need to give science more time to figure it out or is the whole approach flawed from the get-go? In neuroscience , there is the "hard problem of consciousness." The hard question is: "How is consciousness generated from this wet mass of brain cells" Of course, if you start with a false assumption, you will never get a true answer. (That's what makes it so hard!) Researchers can locate which parts of the brain are associated with different experiences and abilities, but that's not the same as consciousness. Do we just need to give science more time to figure it out or is the whole approach flawed from the get-go? spirituality, awareness, consciousness, enlightenment, orginal-nature, true-nature, nonduality false full 113 22380159-777c-4c79-97a7-9095ad23d053 Loving Oneself Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/loving-oneself-clzwtpvk-P8K2eKvo Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Loving Oneself Donald W. Oakley 00:21:03 To talk about love of oneself is an odd thing: are there really two selves in there? The one that is trying to be loving and the other that is trying to be worthy of that love. It seems entirely reasonable to wish oneself well, so why is self love even a matter for discussion? And does it have any relevance to self-realization? To talk about love of oneself is an odd thing: are there really two selves in there? The one that is trying to be loving and the other that is trying to be worthy of that love. It seems entirely reasonable to wish oneself well, so why is self love even a matter for discussion? And does it have any relevance to self-realization? spirituality, love, awakening, slef-love, self-realization, nonduality false full 112 dd0ccd09-9f38-4d31-bd28-0bbe452cfd99 How We Un-Enlighten Ourselves Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-un-enlighten-ourselves-xle-txx6-PKjBA_rb Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> How We Un-Enlighten Ourselves Donald W. Oakley 00:19:32 The enlightenment that we seek is already present. St. Francis said the same 800 years ago. The 17th Century Zen Master Bankei called it the Unborn. The difficulty is that we may not know the truth of such statements for ourselves. It is reasonable, therefore, to ask what are we doing to un-enlighten ourselves? If we knew what that was and stopped doing it, our inherent, already present awakeness would be revealed. The enlightenment that we seek is already present. St. Francis said the same 800 years ago. The 17th Century Zen Master Bankei called it the Unborn. The difficulty is that we may not know the truth of such statements for ourselves. It is reasonable, therefore, to ask what are we doing to un-enlighten ourselves? If we knew what that was and stopped doing it, our inherent, already present awakeness would be revealed. spirituality, awareness, zen, unborn, enlightenment, bankei, nonduality, nondual false full 111 0becbe1f-e6a6-4e57-b9c8-bf0e9dd1ba34 Waiting for Tomorrow Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Wed, 4 Oct 2023 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/waiting-for-tomorrow-k03yzudc Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Waiting for Tomorrow Donald W. Oakley 00:27:52 Life is always happening in the present moment. We have never left the present moment, nor can we. But we imagine that, if enlightenment is ever to happen, it will be sometime in the future. Consequently, we miss the possibility to notice what is eternally present. Life is always happening in the present moment. We have never left the present moment, nor can we. But we imagine that, if enlightenment is ever to happen, it will be sometime in the future. Consequently, we miss the possibility to notice what is eternally present. spirituality, awakening, retreats, satsang, enlightenment, tennessee, nonduality, nondual false full 110 77478681-ef9b-4162-b924-78bb6b603700 A Direct Path Meditation Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/a-direct-path-meditation-IoLzUWXE Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> A Direct Path Meditation Donald W. Oakley 00:10:06 A brief guided meditation that is focused directly on awakening to your own true nature. A brief guided meditation that is focused directly on awakening to your own true nature. spirituality, awareness, awakening, nonduality, nondual false bonus 978a21a7-f81b-44f1-9923-0aea45ee25f6 The Simplest Thing Don on Audible:  https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

 

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]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-simplest-thing-BnPrA7IZ Don on Audible:  https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

 

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]]> The Simplest Thing Donald W. Oakley 00:21:01 The discovery of what we are should be the simplest thing. And it is. What makes it difficult is that it is so simple. We search for it in the obscure. Therefore, for many of us, it remains well-hidden in the obvious. It is the last place we ever think to look. When it is finally revealed, we realize that it was there in plain sight all along. The discovery of what we are should be the simplest thing. And it is. What makes it difficult is that it is so simple. We search for it in the obscure. Therefore, for many of us, it remains well-hidden in the obvious. It is the last place we ever think to look. When it is finally revealed, we realize that it was there in plain sight all along. spirituality, awareness, sef-realization, awakening, enlightenment, nondual false full 109 1f1f6188-185c-48a9-ba72-f35b4933fd81 The Inevitability of Enlightenment Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> Wed, 6 Sep 2023 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-inevitability-of-enlightenment-Z0gQ4r6M Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> The Inevitability of Enlightenment Donald W. Oakley 00:16:18 Enlightenment is often considered a rare event that happens to other people. However, it is our inevitable destiny for the simple reason that we can't avoid noticing our True Nature forever. Maybe for a long time, but not forever. So, in the ultimate sense, all is well. But in the meantime, life is far more enjoyable when we recognize who or what is living it. Enlightenment is often considered a rare event that happens to other people. However, it is our inevitable destiny for the simple reason that we can't avoid noticing our True Nature forever. Maybe for a long time, but not forever. So, in the ultimate sense, all is well. But in the meantime, life is far more enjoyable when we recognize who or what is living it. false full 108 c77fd69e-7919-4048-a2bf-1f48a84a7aa0 Discover Your Most Authentic Self Don on Audible:  https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

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]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Don Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/discover-your-most-authentic-self-_9gGSI_w Don on Audible:  https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

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]]> Discover Your Most Authentic Self Don Oakley 00:25:19 When we act or say something inauthentic, we get that awkward, uncomfortable feeling and hope that no one notices. Others may or may not notice, but what is far more significant is that our own body notices. This is Life’s way of informing us that we are out of alignment with what the situation requires. Conversely, when we act authentically, we don’t leave a wake behind us and we don’t carry regret into the future. This weekend will be about discovering your most authentic self. (It is not distant.) When we act or say something inauthentic, we get that awkward, uncomfortable feeling and hope that no one notices. Others may or may not notice, but what is far more significant is that our own body notices. This is Life’s way of informing us that we are out of alignment with what the situation requires. Conversely, when we act authentically, we don’t leave a wake behind us and we don’t carry regret into the future. This weekend will be about discovering your most authentic self. (It is not distant.) buddhism, awaeness, enlightenment, nonduality, nondual false full 107 10fc1ac1-0e8c-41d5-a1d6-d323e5894c76 The Direct Path Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-direct-path-jg_zzZ8H Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> The Direct Path Donald W. Oakley 00:18:44 There are many forms of spiritual practices. All may have some value at some point in the journey to find out what you have always been. However, if your goal is to awaken in this lifetime, the Direct Path can save a great deal of time. It is the direct inquiry into the nature of your existence in the present moment. Your True Nature is so intimate that we don't notice it. There are many forms of spiritual practices. All may have some value at some point in the journey to find out what you have always been. However, if your goal is to awaken in this lifetime, the Direct Path can save a great deal of time. It is the direct inquiry into the nature of your existence in the present moment. Your True Nature is so intimate that we don't notice it. false full 106 cc22ed67-1595-470e-8f96-087228f1b171 Further! Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/further-qASKvfMi Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> Further! Donald W. Oakley 00:18:53 We can become complacent with our spiritual success stories and set up a comfortable psychological place camp out. But there is always more to let go of. We can never let go of too much. There is no danger of letting go of our true nature. It is what we are. Just one question: How do you let go? We can become complacent with our spiritual success stories and set up a comfortable psychological place camp out. But there is always more to let go of. We can never let go of too much. There is no danger of letting go of our true nature. It is what we are. Just one question: How do you let go? false full 105 1d50c98a-92b9-4352-8fc8-44f548e2d74b When Ego Gets Threatened Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> When Ego Gets Threatened Don Oakley 00:23:52 Ego does not like to be examined - by ourselves or by anyone else. But the true spiritual journey is primarily about examining this identity we call "me." Ramana asks us to inquire: "Who am I?" Ego may like the idea of self-inquiry, but ego certainly doesn't like the actuality of it. If ego feels threatened, it can react. It can blame, lash out, create stories, project its emotions, doubt, withdraw, or argue." These mind attacks can be highly charged and very convincing. Ego does not like to be examined - by ourselves or by anyone else. But the true spiritual journey is primarily about examining this identity we call "me." Ramana asks us to inquire: "Who am I?" Ego may like the idea of self-inquiry, but ego certainly doesn't like the actuality of it. If ego feels threatened, it can react. It can blame, lash out, create stories, project its emotions, doubt, withdraw, or argue." These mind attacks can be highly charged and very convincing. ego, awareness, consciousness, enlightenment, nonduality, nondual false full 103 4ff01341-4684-4aef-bec8-cd49e6d4f4af Sports and Spirituality Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Sports and Spirituality Don Oakley 00:14:27 For many people, the first meaningful encounter with spirituality may come through activities that aren't usually considered to be spiritual practices. Swimming, skiing, hunting and fishing, playing pool, and baseball easily come to mind. So what do these diverse activities have in common, why are they popular, and how can they be viewed as spiritual practices? For many people, the first meaningful encounter with spirituality may come through activities that aren't usually considered to be spiritual practices. Swimming, skiing, hunting and fishing, playing pool, and baseball easily come to mind. So what do these diverse activities have in common, why are they popular, and how can they be viewed as spiritual practices? flow, buddhism, awaeness, enlightenment, nonduality, nondual false full 102 eb67bb10-1054-40c5-af84-155fa77bd791 The Paradox of Unity Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Don Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-paradox-of-unity-2kcGGjs3 Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> The Paradox of Unity Don Oakley 00:07:55 The recognition of Oneness (the Unity of All) may seem quite elusive. Everywhere we look, there is diversity; there is duality. The separate self may try to experience Unity through intimate relationships, immersing oneself in Nature, or gazing at the Milky Way, but that abiding sense of Unity may still be absent. So, what to do? In short, the question is: if it is all One, where should I look for it? The recognition of Oneness (the Unity of All) may seem quite elusive. Everywhere we look, there is diversity; there is duality. The separate self may try to experience Unity through intimate relationships, immersing oneself in Nature, or gazing at the Milky Way, but that abiding sense of Unity may still be absent. So, what to do? In short, the question is: if it is all One, where should I look for it? unity, awareness, buddhism, enlightenment, nonduality false full 101 cd1d364b-9c10-4619-9b54-78bb60543c6d Closing the Gap Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Thu, 4 May 2023 20:40:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Don Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/closing-the-gap-zU79IMZ0 Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Closing the Gap Don Oakley 00:24:52 We may have had a deep, genuine awakening to our True Nature as pure awareness, but, despite this realization, we may still operate most of the time from the perspective of the personal self. It’s an odd place to find oneself: our actions are not congruent with what we know to be true. So how do we close this gap? How do we embody what we know to be true? We may have had a deep, genuine awakening to our True Nature as pure awareness, but, despite this realization, we may still operate most of the time from the perspective of the personal self. It’s an odd place to find oneself: our actions are not congruent with what we know to be true. So how do we close this gap? How do we embody what we know to be true? buddhism, enlightenment, nondual false full 100 379da594-22b7-4211-bd01-dc661a3f3675 Freedom from Ego Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Freedom from Ego Don Oakley 00:14:35 In spirituality, we may encounter the terms freedom or liberation. But freedom for who and liberation from what? Although it has been colorfully described as death of the ego, it is nothing more (and nothing less) than the relinquishment of belief in an illusion. A very convincing illusion to be sure, but an illusion none-the-less. In spirituality, we may encounter the terms freedom or liberation. But freedom for who and liberation from what? Although it has been colorfully described as death of the ego, it is nothing more (and nothing less) than the relinquishment of belief in an illusion. A very convincing illusion to be sure, but an illusion none-the-less. false full 99 1bb6cc4f-d69b-4c6e-9c5b-8eaeb5983af7 Am I This Body? Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Don Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/am-i-this-body-Fwo6a_6p Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Am I This Body? Don Oakley 00:18:51 The belief in a separate self that is housed in this body is powerful. We can feel it; we can see it. Even to question this belief might be cause for medication. Then we hear that there is some spiritual benefit to drop this belief. But we can’t do because we believe that it is actually true. This dialogue navigates through this conundrum The belief in a separate self that is housed in this body is powerful. We can feel it; we can see it. Even to question this belief might be cause for medication. Then we hear that there is some spiritual benefit to drop this belief. But we can’t do because we believe that it is actually true. This dialogue navigates through this conundrum awareness, enlightenment, nonduality, self-identity, nondual false bonus 6d6ac4ac-2c05-4391-9689-6104812fd5ba Already Enlightened? Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/already-enlightened-QWrHh9O_ Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Already Enlightened? Donald W. Oakley 00:33:57 You may have heard the claim that: "You are already enlightened!" This is true in one very real sense: you are already inseparable from the whole and could not ever be otherwise. But this claim, held as a belief, is of little value. It is far better to hold it as a possibility and ask: what am I believing about myself or Life that is causing me not to see what I already am? You may have heard the claim that: "You are already enlightened!" This is true in one very real sense: you are already inseparable from the whole and could not ever be otherwise. But this claim, held as a belief, is of little value. It is far better to hold it as a possibility and ask: what am I believing about myself or Life that is causing me not to see what I already am? false full 98 e51a1363-15b7-4165-a605-0d9979a31503 Absence and Presence Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Sat, 8 Apr 2023 21:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Don Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/absence-and-presence-Jxyg6f6T Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Absence and Presence Don Oakley 00:20:47 Presence (the world of form) arises out of an Absence of unlimited potential. Presence is not exactly something and Absence is not exactly nothing. In fact, they are two aspects of the same burgeoning forth of creation – in every moment. With recognition of our essential nature as formless, we are freed to fully participate in this wondrous Presence – without demands and without fear. Absence expressing itself as Presence. No division. Presence (the world of form) arises out of an Absence of unlimited potential. Presence is not exactly something and Absence is not exactly nothing. In fact, they are two aspects of the same burgeoning forth of creation – in every moment. With recognition of our essential nature as formless, we are freed to fully participate in this wondrous Presence – without demands and without fear. Absence expressing itself as Presence. No division. awareness, consciousness, buddhism, enlightenment, nonduality, chan false full 97 97c140d4-1a55-4938-a5c7-90d848f94883 That Which Is Beyond Concepts Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/that-which-is-beyond-concepts-jBf3WAgE Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> That Which Is Beyond Concepts Donald W. Oakley 00:31:32 Concepts are always about the hypothetical future or the remembered past, but life is always lived in this present moment. Concepts are always about the hypothetical future or the remembered past, but life is always lived in this present moment. false full 96 f581b39b-14ff-47d0-b1a6-6b0f21734bca No Need to Fight with the Mind  

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]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Don Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/no-need-to-fight-with-the-mind-_CNpaW60  

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]]> No Need to Fight with the Mind Don Oakley 00:17:08 The mind does what the mind does. You may have noticed. You may have also noticed that it does little good to argue with it because that is simply one thought opposing another. Thought happens within what you are. It does not come close to defining the immensity of what you are. The mind does what the mind does. You may have noticed. You may have also noticed that it does little good to argue with it because that is simply one thought opposing another. Thought happens within what you are. It does not come close to defining the immensity of what you are. awareness, enlightenment, nonduality, personal self, nondual, identity false full 95 dd108c39-ce43-429b-850f-8b0ab7e45911 From Seeking to Finding Watch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Fri, 3 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/from-seeking-to-finding-JJhd7LTw Watch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> From Seeking to Finding Donald W. Oakley 00:43:23 We can spend a great deal of our life energy pursuing an abiding sense of peace and happiness only to be disappointed by the results. Abiding contentment is possible in this lifetime, but time is of the essence and unfruitful paths are to be avoided. This condensed one-day retreat will point as directly as possible to our true nature that is already at peace. We can spend a great deal of our life energy pursuing an abiding sense of peace and happiness only to be disappointed by the results. Abiding contentment is possible in this lifetime, but time is of the essence and unfruitful paths are to be avoided. This condensed one-day retreat will point as directly as possible to our true nature that is already at peace. awakening, seeking, enlightenment, nonduality, nondual false full 94 5705b0c0-1eaf-4b03-b85a-7dd45188b7fa Living Authentically Watch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/living-authentically-0vCUoTgr Watch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Living Authentically Donald W. Oakley 00:26:11 If we’re sensitive, there is a discomfort in the body when we do or say something that is inauthentic. We get that clumsy awkward feeling. This is Life redirecting us towards a more authentic way of being in the world. But the question is: what exactly is Life pointing toward? We can call it authenticity, but what is it and how do we get there? If we’re sensitive, there is a discomfort in the body when we do or say something that is inauthentic. We get that clumsy awkward feeling. This is Life redirecting us towards a more authentic way of being in the world. But the question is: what exactly is Life pointing toward? We can call it authenticity, but what is it and how do we get there? awareness, awakening, authenticity, nonduality, nondual false full 93 5dc80c1f-e641-4e07-872e-c545e5a55a4d Watching the "Me" Watch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/watching-the-me-Fo6PMWNj Watch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

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]]> Watching the "Me" Donald W. Oakley 00:36:29 If you are taking care of a toddler who is playing with toys, you are watching the toddler not the toys. Spirituality is like that. Our job is to watch the functioning of the mind rather than what toys (experiences, thoughts, or feelings) the mind happens to be engrossed in. If you are taking care of a toddler who is playing with toys, you are watching the toddler not the toys. Spirituality is like that. Our job is to watch the functioning of the mind rather than what toys (experiences, thoughts, or feelings) the mind happens to be engrossed in. ego, awakening, consciousness, selfrealization, nonduality false full 92 c7851363-86a7-4609-9cec-e31679139e8c It's Not Personal Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> It's Not Personal Donald W. Oakley 00:24:47 The norm is to relate to life in a very personal way - from the perspective of I, me and mine. “What’s best for me? What do I like? What is my opinion?” Even one’s spiritual practice is often pursued, at least initially, from a personal perspective: “I want to quiet my mind. I want more peace in my life.” But if we pursue this pursuit long enough we may come to find that it’s not about this personal “me” after all. At all. And that’s when things get interesting! The norm is to relate to life in a very personal way - from the perspective of I, me and mine. “What’s best for me? What do I like? What is my opinion?” Even one’s spiritual practice is often pursued, at least initially, from a personal perspective: “I want to quiet my mind. I want more peace in my life.” But if we pursue this pursuit long enough we may come to find that it’s not about this personal “me” after all. At all. And that’s when things get interesting! self-realizatioon, awareness, awaken, enlightenment, nonduality, nondual false full 91 19dac474-149e-4888-ab13-a5ab3575bb60 The Greater Intelligence Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-greater-intelligence-QlSTPdeY Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> The Greater Intelligence Donald W. Oakley 00:24:24 All of life is inherently intelligent. Trees are an expression of life’s intelligence as they grow in seamless harmony with their environment. Trees don’t seem to agonize about whether they are doing it right or wondering if Source loves them. They are Source expressed! Humans are different. Our capacity to think is both a blessing and a challenge. Of course, we too are an expression of Source, only we tend to question that fact. We may doubt our worthiness, feel unloved, or see ourselves alienated from the world. So, how can we reclaim our birthright? All of life is inherently intelligent. Trees are an expression of life’s intelligence as they grow in seamless harmony with their environment. Trees don’t seem to agonize about whether they are doing it right or wondering if Source loves them. They are Source expressed! Humans are different. Our capacity to think is both a blessing and a challenge. Of course, we too are an expression of Source, only we tend to question that fact. We may doubt our worthiness, feel unloved, or see ourselves alienated from the world. So, how can we reclaim our birthright? nature, awareness, enlightenment, intelligence, nonduality, nondual false full 90 8daf9290-65c6-4e9c-9ba8-ff40ee6f9910 Introduction to a Weekend Retreat Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/introduction-to-a-weekend-retreat-jtoXKrKH Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Introduction to a Weekend Retreat Donald W. Oakley 00:47:35 This is Don's introductory talk on the first evening of a recent 3-day retreat at Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, TN This is Don's introductory talk on the first evening of a recent 3-day retreat at Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, TN tennessee retreat, retreats, conditioning, self-realization, enlightenment, nonduality, nondual false bonus c498cf31-22fc-4d7a-9f76-f35cb8e10731 Where Is This Ego? Exactly? Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/where-is-this-ego-exactly-XoAWcQ97 Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Where Is This Ego? Exactly? Donald W. Oakley 00:09:52 We can be quite certain that we have an ego and we can certainly see the debris it leaves behind in the form of doubt, fear, envy, regret and so on, but when we go to actually look for this sense of "me," it can be surprisingly difficult to locate. And then there is the issue of trying to get rid of something we can't quite find. We can be quite certain that we have an ego and we can certainly see the debris it leaves behind in the form of doubt, fear, envy, regret and so on, but when we go to actually look for this sense of "me," it can be surprisingly difficult to locate. And then there is the issue of trying to get rid of something we can't quite find. ego, consciousness.nonduality, awareness, selfrealization, well being, nondual false bonus a8222d74-b0fa-4763-aaf1-a8cbf5136e7a Knowledge vs. Wisdom Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Knowledge vs. Wisdom Donald W. Oakley 00:36:16 Over the course of a lifetime, we can learn many things. Some are even useful and necessary. But at some point, if we’re lucky, acquired knowledge begins to feel tight-fitting. More of the same may be interesting, but not transformative. All such knowledge resides in memory and is therefore of the past. Wisdom comes from a different source. It is of the present moment; it is not personal, yet intimate; it has a freshness that is appropriate to the situation, yet we don’t possess it. It is the mystery of our being. Over the course of a lifetime, we can learn many things. Some are even useful and necessary. But at some point, if we’re lucky, acquired knowledge begins to feel tight-fitting. More of the same may be interesting, but not transformative. All such knowledge resides in memory and is therefore of the past. Wisdom comes from a different source. It is of the present moment; it is not personal, yet intimate; it has a freshness that is appropriate to the situation, yet we don’t possess it. It is the mystery of our being. false full 89 2e1029ed-85f4-44d6-a93a-3e3c98cc8a43 A Surprising Absence Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> A Surprising Absence Donald W. Oakley 00:05:35 Most of us are quite certain that there is an individual separate self that we call “me,” but when we make a concerted effort to locate such a self we find it surprisingly elusive. We find telltale debris in the form of thoughts, feelings and memories, but there is a curious absence as to the originator of such effects. We tend to dismiss these direct observations in favor of the presumption that “I” must be in there somewhere. This territory is rich with surprises. Most of us are quite certain that there is an individual separate self that we call “me,” but when we make a concerted effort to locate such a self we find it surprisingly elusive. We find telltale debris in the form of thoughts, feelings and memories, but there is a curious absence as to the originator of such effects. We tend to dismiss these direct observations in favor of the presumption that “I” must be in there somewhere. This territory is rich with surprises. awareness, spiritual enlightenment, self-realization, don oakley, nonduality, nondual false bonus bc1584cd-7175-4540-8184-b37d1ae397ad It's Not Personal Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> It's Not Personal Donald W. Oakley 00:24:47 The norm is to relate to life in a very personal way - from the perspective of I, me and mine. “What’s best for me? What do I like? What is my opinion?” Even one’s spiritual practice is often pursued, at least initially, from a personal perspective: “I want to quiet my mind. I want more peace in my life.” But if we pursue this pursuit long enough we may come to find that it’s not about this personal “me” after all. At all. And that’s when things get interesting! The norm is to relate to life in a very personal way - from the perspective of I, me and mine. “What’s best for me? What do I like? What is my opinion?” Even one’s spiritual practice is often pursued, at least initially, from a personal perspective: “I want to quiet my mind. I want more peace in my life.” But if we pursue this pursuit long enough we may come to find that it’s not about this personal “me” after all. At all. And that’s when things get interesting! impersonal, enlightenment, nondual, true self, original nature false full 88 d9127d63-9d6a-4430-ae98-e14e80705ce8 What Can We Know for Certain? Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Sat, 7 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/what-can-we-know-for-certain-aUCy4ktJ Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> What Can We Know for Certain? Donald W. Oakley 00:04:06 We can know a lot of things, but what do we know for certain? It is a short list. If there is more than one item on your list, look more deeply. We can know a lot of things, but what do we know for certain? It is a short list. If there is more than one item on your list, look more deeply. awareness, nonduality, nondual false trailer 7fc0c75a-1e03-4994-9a52-cafd1b86e955 God Playing Hide and Seek Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2023 21:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/god-playing-hide-and-seek-OEuum_zQ Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> God Playing Hide and Seek Donald W. Oakley 00:24:16 If the most significant task in this lifetime (as Rumi suggests) is to discover our essential unity with the Divine, what is the need for the seeming inevitability of getting lost in the first place? If the most significant task in this lifetime (as Rumi suggests) is to discover our essential unity with the Divine, what is the need for the seeming inevitability of getting lost in the first place? awareness, self-realization, enlightenment, nonduality, nondual false full 87 9cfca5e9-c328-4541-9d56-b087ced056ab What's Love Got to Do with It? Watch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2022 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-weDwVnut Watch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

 

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]]> What's Love Got to Do with It? Donald W. Oakley 00:35:43 When we point to awareness as our fundamental nature, questions about love can naturally arise. “How is unconditional love related to awareness? Are they related or are they two aspects of the same thing?” This is indeed rich territory to explore. When we point to awareness as our fundamental nature, questions about love can naturally arise. “How is unconditional love related to awareness? Are they related or are they two aspects of the same thing?” This is indeed rich territory to explore. awareness, enlightenment, don oakley, selfrealization, nonduality, well being, nondual false full 86 99152844-d122-4fdd-914d-ca76be494c3a Your Willingness to Suffer Access Don’s Free Video Archive on YouTube: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://bit.ly/3yrlDjR

 

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]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/your-willingness-to-suffer-H4IqDxpp Access Don’s Free Video Archive on YouTube: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://bit.ly/3yrlDjR

 

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]]> Your Willingness to Suffer Donald W. Oakley 00:39:12 You might dispute the title of this talk, but are likely to do so only if you haven’t yet investigated your situation. If you are suffering and refuse to look at the underlying causes, you will, naturally, continue to suffer. Causes that we know and ignore will continue to cause us to suffer and causes that we don’t know and don’t bother to discover will also continue to cause us to suffer. You might dispute the title of this talk, but are likely to do so only if you haven’t yet investigated your situation. If you are suffering and refuse to look at the underlying causes, you will, naturally, continue to suffer. Causes that we know and ignore will continue to cause us to suffer and causes that we don’t know and don’t bother to discover will also continue to cause us to suffer. awareness, enlightenment, nonduality, suffering, happiness false full 85 ab273099-2b43-4248-ae2c-b0d138bf59ff It's Spread Upon the Earth, but People Don't See It Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/spread-upon-the-earth-vs1C5hwW Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> It's Spread Upon the Earth, but People Don't See It Donald W. Oakley 00:04:05 Jesus said that the Kingdom of Heaven can’t be realized by waiting for it for by looking outwardly for it, but it is “spread upon the Earth.” In other words, it couldn’t be more available, here and now – if we know where to look. Jesus said that the Kingdom of Heaven can’t be realized by waiting for it for by looking outwardly for it, but it is “spread upon the Earth.” In other words, it couldn’t be more available, here and now – if we know where to look. false trailer 03d80e12-4e6a-499c-948e-1d2b50526b92 Heaven on Earth? Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:25:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/heaven-on-earth-TeaUzyzN Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Heaven on Earth? Donald W. Oakley 00:40:43 Heaven is typically taken to be an idyllic state available only after physical death. We are limited to a belief about such a future possibility, but, in the meantime, are denied any direct experience of it. What if neither statement is true? What if Heaven on Earth is possible? That is, what if peace and bliss is possible in this lifetime? Is it worth your time and energy to find out for yourself? Heaven is typically taken to be an idyllic state available only after physical death. We are limited to a belief about such a future possibility, but, in the meantime, are denied any direct experience of it. What if neither statement is true? What if Heaven on Earth is possible? That is, what if peace and bliss is possible in this lifetime? Is it worth your time and energy to find out for yourself? false full 84 19b766a4-5048-44eb-9e1e-3690fe177d8e Trailer - Seeking the Other Shore Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-seeking-the-other-shore-a2BdNijC Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Trailer - Seeking the Other Shore Donald W. Oakley 00:06:00 The Spiritual Journey in a Nutshell. The Spiritual Journey in a Nutshell. false trailer 31710cc9-eb72-4c16-9cc4-5e263240ec8c Seeking the Other Shore Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2022 08:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/seeking-the-other-shore-PSY7WYcO Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Seeking the Other Shore Donald W. Oakley 00:33:46 What do we hope to find on the other shore that’s not available on this shore? And yet, paradoxically, the river must still be crossed. What do we hope to find on the other shore that’s not available on this shore? And yet, paradoxically, the river must still be crossed. paramita, awareness, spiritual enlightenment, nonduality, nondual false full 83 a15a564a-438d-4195-bc11-12275afc8b4c Stop Struggling to Be What You Are Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/stop-struggling-to-be-what-you-are-80M9H_Yu Access Don’s Free Video Archive: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://www.youtube.com/@donoakley

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]]> Stop Struggling to Be What You Are Donald W. Oakley 00:08:35 We struggle to awaken because we believe that awakeness is not present now and must be sought somewhere else: in a different experience, a different (preferably ecstatic) feeling, or in new super-human capacities. If you seek where it cannot be found, how long will you have to seek? We struggle to awaken because we believe that awakeness is not present now and must be sought somewhere else: in a different experience, a different (preferably ecstatic) feeling, or in new super-human capacities. If you seek where it cannot be found, how long will you have to seek? false bonus 1856e1b4-6961-42dd-8414-8c65f33458da Why Do We Resist Enlightenment? Access Don’s Free Video Archive on YouTube: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://bit.ly/3yrlDjR

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]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/why-do-we-resist-enlightenment-zIPinvv0 Access Don’s Free Video Archive on YouTube: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://bit.ly/3yrlDjR

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]]> Why Do We Resist Enlightenment? Donald W. Oakley 00:47:17 Why do we resist realizing what we most desire? We desire enlightenment, but often fear its potential for disruption in our life as we get near it. Are desire and resistance two sides of the same coin? This discourse will explore this topic which can hold us in its grip for a long time if we don’t understand the dynamic of what’s happening. Why do we resist realizing what we most desire? We desire enlightenment, but often fear its potential for disruption in our life as we get near it. Are desire and resistance two sides of the same coin? This discourse will explore this topic which can hold us in its grip for a long time if we don’t understand the dynamic of what’s happening. spirituality, resistance, awakening, consciousness, enlightenment, nonduality, nondual false full 82 4c4d696e-db3b-4e66-9913-b7a25b3b0d6b Guided Meditation with Don Oakley - Oct 4, 2022 Access Don’s Free Video Archive on YouTube: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://bit.ly/3yrlDjR

 

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]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/guided-meditation-with-don-oakley-oct-4-2022-76iFkM6Y Access Don’s Free Video Archive on YouTube: You can watch or listen to 100s of hours of teachings and guided meditations. https://bit.ly/3yrlDjR

 

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]]> Guided Meditation with Don Oakley - Oct 4, 2022 Donald W. Oakley 00:11:22 A short guided meditation into your essential nature with Don Oakley. A short guided meditation into your essential nature with Don Oakley. spirituality, meditation, awareness, consciousness, nonduality, nondual false bonus 257a19a3-b10f-43e7-8a64-f725d47625e4 Next, More & Better - The Three Carrots Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Sat, 8 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/next-more-better-the-three-carrots-l1prgl9t Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Next, More & Better - The Three Carrots Donald W. Oakley 00:43:36 In everyday life, many imagine that the hoped-for, fully satisfying payoff lies in the future. We may have experienced pleasures, accomplishments, and good relationships, but there always seems to be a sense of “Yes, but there must be something more.” We tend to bring this same pattern to our spiritual journey: seeking the next spiritual experience, more often, and better than the last one. In both cases, ultimate fulfillment always appears to lie in the future. But life happens now. In everyday life, many imagine that the hoped-for, fully satisfying payoff lies in the future. We may have experienced pleasures, accomplishments, and good relationships, but there always seems to be a sense of “Yes, but there must be something more.” We tend to bring this same pattern to our spiritual journey: seeking the next spiritual experience, more often, and better than the last one. In both cases, ultimate fulfillment always appears to lie in the future. But life happens now. spirituality, awareness, awakening, realization, consciousness, enlightenment, nonduality false full 81 394fd70d-cee7-49ae-bec2-d6b3a6778f92 The Power of a Thought Believed Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-power-of-a-thought-believed-bIysUYc0 Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> The Power of a Thought Believed Donald W. Oakley 00:05:40 Thoughts are intimately related to emotions: thoughts provoke emotions and emotions seem to justify thoughts. Belief that the thought is true gives this pattern power. Suffering is the result, but an exit from this closed cycle is possible. Thoughts are intimately related to emotions: thoughts provoke emotions and emotions seem to justify thoughts. Belief that the thought is true gives this pattern power. Suffering is the result, but an exit from this closed cycle is possible. spirituality, awareness, awakening, consciousness, nonduality false trailer 62a8f979-eb23-4c62-8bdc-5a6ae04bb23e The Gift of Suffering Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-gift-of-suffering-YpeitQGs Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> The Gift of Suffering Donald W. Oakley 00:35:05 Pain hurts and is sometimes unavoidable. Suffering is different. It is when we tell ourselves a story (about the pain or perhaps fabricated out of thin air) that causes us anguish. Suffering is optional and, therefore, always a pointer to what is really true. That is its gift. Pain hurts and is sometimes unavoidable. Suffering is different. It is when we tell ourselves a story (about the pain or perhaps fabricated out of thin air) that causes us anguish. Suffering is optional and, therefore, always a pointer to what is really true. That is its gift. spirituality, awareness, awakening, consciousness, enlightenment, nonduality, suffering false full 80 89d13b31-2429-4318-bbde-006991765f20 The Resistance That Holds Us Apart from Life Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2022 13:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-resistance-that-holds-us-apart-from-life-5ENvepEA Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> The Resistance That Holds Us Apart from Life Donald W. Oakley 00:10:55 Resisting what life is offering up as our current experience creates ego. Resistance is what ego feels like. When life is accepted as is, that sense of being separate from life fades away because there is nothing “sticky” in the mind to anchor it. But wait, isn’t it reasonable to resist what we don’t like? Resisting what life is offering up as our current experience creates ego. Resistance is what ego feels like. When life is accepted as is, that sense of being separate from life fades away because there is nothing “sticky” in the mind to anchor it. But wait, isn’t it reasonable to resist what we don’t like? resistance, awareness, consciousness, enlightenment, well being false trailer 3164832c-2cf5-42d2-8b77-a107a52ada28 Resistance - The Birthplace of Ego Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2022 13:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/resistance-the-birthplace-of-ego-mtngzxj8 Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Resistance - The Birthplace of Ego Donald W. Oakley 00:41:59 Resisting what life is offering up as our current experience creates ego. Resistance is what ego feels like. When life is accepted as is, that sense of being separate from life fades away because there is nothing “sticky” in the mind to anchor it. But wait, isn’t it reasonable to resist what we don’t like? Resisting what life is offering up as our current experience creates ego. Resistance is what ego feels like. When life is accepted as is, that sense of being separate from life fades away because there is nothing “sticky” in the mind to anchor it. But wait, isn’t it reasonable to resist what we don’t like? spirituality, resistance, awareness, consciousness, enlightenment, well being false full 79 1fb430ce-46e1-4682-b5a0-ca6cdfa5fac2 The Divided Mind and No Mind Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-divided-mind-and-no-mind-q3YIsIQA Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> The Divided Mind and No Mind Donald W. Oakley 00:51:29 We may imagine only crazy people have divided minds, but how often do we know we should do this and end up doing that? Are there really two minds (higher/lower or adult/child) or are contradictory thoughts simply arising? There are abundant thoughts to notice, no doubt, but where is mind? Can you find it? We may imagine only crazy people have divided minds, but how often do we know we should do this and end up doing that? Are there really two minds (higher/lower or adult/child) or are contradictory thoughts simply arising? There are abundant thoughts to notice, no doubt, but where is mind? Can you find it? spirituality, awareness, mind, enlightenment false full 78 cd5229e2-7fec-421a-86d8-4be1605eb590 Preferences Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/preferences-9pik6nej Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Preferences Donald W. Oakley 00:04:10 The Third Patriarch of Zen said that "The Great Way is not difficult for those who have no preferences." However, we can try to be without preferences as a practice for a long time, or we can notice that which is already without preferences. The Third Patriarch of Zen said that "The Great Way is not difficult for those who have no preferences." However, we can try to be without preferences as a practice for a long time, or we can notice that which is already without preferences. meditation, awareness, awakening, preferences, enlightenment false trailer 0f1cf0fb-75e2-41fa-b69a-c9c82c63b6c5 My Identity on the Line Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

https://open.spotify.com/show/0KdljoiwbJFsSFav9qOuwu

https://www.amazon.com/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley/dp/B08JJSBM4L

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-being-with-don-oakley/id1544295917

]]> Fri, 5 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/my-identity-on-the-line-dCtjN0FT Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> My Identity on the Line Donald W. Oakley 00:08:46 If the spiritual Journey is taken far enough, there comes a time when our very identity is called in question. This short clip is part of a longer discourse on "Anxiety - A Reasonable Response," which explores the territory indicated in the Sufi quote "Die before you die so that you may truly live." If the spiritual Journey is taken far enough, there comes a time when our very identity is called in question. This short clip is part of a longer discourse on "Anxiety - A Reasonable Response," which explores the territory indicated in the Sufi quote "Die before you die so that you may truly live." anxiety, awareness, wellbeing, awaken, enlightenment, nonduality false trailer 18246aec-a705-4567-bacd-f24eeacf9cc3 Anxiety - A Reasonable Response Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2022 20:45:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/anxiety-a-reasonable-response-WOsYwYuL Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Anxiety - A Reasonable Response Donald W. Oakley 00:44:05 These bodies can be injured or fall ill and our self-image can suddenly take a hit on an otherwise peaceful day. And, of course, there is the prospect of old age and the inevitability of death that occasionally nag for our attention. Given the vulnerability of these body/minds, anxiety seems to be a perfectly reasonable response. However, one question remains: “Is the body/mind what we essentially are? These bodies can be injured or fall ill and our self-image can suddenly take a hit on an otherwise peaceful day. And, of course, there is the prospect of old age and the inevitability of death that occasionally nag for our attention. Given the vulnerability of these body/minds, anxiety seems to be a perfectly reasonable response. However, one question remains: “Is the body/mind what we essentially are? spirituality, anxiety, awareness, awaken, enlightenment, nondual false full 77 eeab01bc-2c20-432e-972e-18cddf073597 Taking Refuge Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2022 13:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/taking-refuge-b0W1JfX_ Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Taking Refuge Donald W. Oakley 00:42:51 When the place you are living becomes unbearable because of war or political unrest, you may choose to become a refugee rather than stay there any longer. When we wish to create a space for animals to live at peace, we establish a wildlife refuge. If we are out in a stormy sea, we look for a safe harbor. But where can we seek refuge from our own inner tyrant? When the place you are living becomes unbearable because of war or political unrest, you may choose to become a refugee rather than stay there any longer. When we wish to create a space for animals to live at peace, we establish a wildlife refuge. If we are out in a stormy sea, we look for a safe harbor. But where can we seek refuge from our own inner tyrant? spirituality, awareness, refuge, three jewels, enlightenment false full 76 5e6f4371-7ae3-453f-9e26-d08982c10c65 Taking Shelter from the Storm Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2022 13:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/taking-shelter-from-the-storm-8BeQ1n6g Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Taking Shelter from the Storm Donald W. Oakley 00:09:38 When the place you are living becomes unbearable because of war or political unrest, you may choose to become a refugee rather than stay there any longer. When we wish to create a space for animals to live at peace, we establish a wildlife refuge. If we are out in a stormy sea, we look for a safe harbor. But where can we seek refuge from our own inner tyrant? When the place you are living becomes unbearable because of war or political unrest, you may choose to become a refugee rather than stay there any longer. When we wish to create a space for animals to live at peace, we establish a wildlife refuge. If we are out in a stormy sea, we look for a safe harbor. But where can we seek refuge from our own inner tyrant? meditation, awareness, refuge, three jewels, enlightenment, nondual false trailer 64f6cbad-8a69-422a-bf3a-991677a60ae7 The Wisdom of Uncertainty - Intro Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Sat, 9 Jul 2022 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-wisdom-of-uncertainty-intro-e9ONnlV3 Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> The Wisdom of Uncertainty - Intro Donald W. Oakley 00:08:24 Certainty means wearing blinders, while uncertainty opens us to possibilities that we might not now be aware of. Operating from certainty about how things are or should be is functioning from the known, that is, from the past. With uncertainty, there is no firm ground to stand on, which leaves us aware, alert and receptive to what may actually be happening. But is it practical to live from uncertainty? Certainty means wearing blinders, while uncertainty opens us to possibilities that we might not now be aware of. Operating from certainty about how things are or should be is functioning from the known, that is, from the past. With uncertainty, there is no firm ground to stand on, which leaves us aware, alert and receptive to what may actually be happening. But is it practical to live from uncertainty? spirituality, meditation, awareness, awakening, consciousness, enlightenment, nonduality, belief false trailer 63edf5c3-154f-4291-9403-88b32d3abbff The Wisdom of Uncertainty Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Sat, 9 Jul 2022 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-wisdom-of-uncertainty-_r92Tixf Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> The Wisdom of Uncertainty Donald W. Oakley 00:37:16 Certainty means wearing blinders, while uncertainty opens us to possibilities that we might not now be aware of. Operating from certainty about how things are or should be is functioning from the known, that is, from the past. With uncertainty, there is no firm ground to stand on, which leaves us aware, alert and receptive to what may actually be happening. But is it practical to live from uncertainty? Certainty means wearing blinders, while uncertainty opens us to possibilities that we might not now be aware of. Operating from certainty about how things are or should be is functioning from the known, that is, from the past. With uncertainty, there is no firm ground to stand on, which leaves us aware, alert and receptive to what may actually be happening. But is it practical to live from uncertainty? spirituality, awareness, awakening, consciousness, enlightenment, nonduality, belief false full 75 e0c68b47-9ae9-4ece-907d-e586d5a00ce1 Trailer - You Are Your Only Obstacle Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

https://open.spotify.com/show/0KdljoiwbJFsSFav9qOuwu

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]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-you-are-your-only-obstacle-UXzwUvOq Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Trailer - You Are Your Only Obstacle Donald W. Oakley 00:09:39 Life is not holding anything back; it is doing everything possible to awaken us. It is we alone that create and perpetuate the arguments that deafen us. We can either blame life or investigate our arguments with life. Outcomes differ. Life is not holding anything back; it is doing everything possible to awaken us. It is we alone that create and perpetuate the arguments that deafen us. We can either blame life or investigate our arguments with life. Outcomes differ. spirituality, awareness, consciousness, conditioning, enlightenment false trailer 9032ae1d-98d4-4367-8af4-dcd0850d027b You Are Your Only Obstacle Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

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]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/you-are-your-only-obstacle-FAy0SZhM Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

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]]> You Are Your Only Obstacle Donald W. Oakley 00:44:07 Life is not holding anything back; it is doing everything possible to awaken us. It is we alone that create and perpetuate the arguments that deafen us. We can either blame life or investigate our arguments with life. Outcomes differ. Life is not holding anything back; it is doing everything possible to awaken us. It is we alone that create and perpetuate the arguments that deafen us. We can either blame life or investigate our arguments with life. Outcomes differ. spirituality, awareness, consciousness, enlightenment, self-identity false full 74 ccb8a196-e1fb-4f1a-9886-50ff845a9484 Wanting, Happiness and Suffering Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

https://open.spotify.com/show/0KdljoiwbJFsSFav9qOuwu

https://www.amazon.com/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley/dp/B08JJSBM4L

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]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/wanting-happiness-and-suffering-VhR29vmQ Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-being-with-don-oakley/id1544295917

]]> Wanting, Happiness and Suffering Donald W. Oakley 00:07:30 It is relatively easy to see the consequences of wanting more sensory pleasure, but wanting eternal bliss or wanting what annoys us to disappear are often much more challenging to recognize as desires to be investigated. It is not the arising of desire itself that is problematic; it is our failure to see it for what it is. It is the uninvestigated that controls us. It is relatively easy to see the consequences of wanting more sensory pleasure, but wanting eternal bliss or wanting what annoys us to disappear are often much more challenging to recognize as desires to be investigated. It is not the arising of desire itself that is problematic; it is our failure to see it for what it is. It is the uninvestigated that controls us. false trailer 238275b5-15c4-4ec6-aeac-a51e5b624449 Understanding Desire Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

https://open.spotify.com/show/0KdljoiwbJFsSFav9qOuwu

https://www.amazon.com/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley/dp/B08JJSBM4L

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]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/understanding-desire-SkZyT88Y Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

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]]> Understanding Desire Donald W. Oakley 00:36:08 It is relatively easy to see the consequences of wanting more sensory pleasure, but wanting eternal bliss or wanting what annoys us to disappear are often much more challenging to recognize as desires to be investigated. It is not the arising of desire itself that is problematic; it is our failure to see it for what it is. It is the uninvestigated that controls us. It is relatively easy to see the consequences of wanting more sensory pleasure, but wanting eternal bliss or wanting what annoys us to disappear are often much more challenging to recognize as desires to be investigated. It is not the arising of desire itself that is problematic; it is our failure to see it for what it is. It is the uninvestigated that controls us. spirituality, meditation, awareness, awakening, consciousness, enlightenment, well being false full 73 f7791349-0062-48ce-9c78-fe8586419be9 From Suffering to Love Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Thu, 12 May 2022 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/from-suffering-to-love-EVJYZXE0 Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> From Suffering to Love Donald W. Oakley 00:35:07 When looking at the current state of the world, there seems to be no end to the suffering: war and forced migration, racial and ethnic unrest, poor health, political divides, and long-term climate, deforestation and pollution impacts. Fingers can be pointed, but where there is division there is no love. Yet, how can love even be considered when there is so much suffering and so many to blame? When looking at the current state of the world, there seems to be no end to the suffering: war and forced migration, racial and ethnic unrest, poor health, political divides, and long-term climate, deforestation and pollution impacts. Fingers can be pointed, but where there is division there is no love. Yet, how can love even be considered when there is so much suffering and so many to blame? meditation, awareness, awakening, consciousness, enlightenment false full 72 e3114142-c5e2-419e-b0d8-0edc48a4de62 The Nature of Awareness Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2022 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-nature-of-awareness-g_OnWsQm Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

Well Being Retreat Center – Events Page:https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/events

Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> The Nature of Awareness Donald W. Oakley 00:09:45 The discovery of our true nature as formless awareness changes how we experience the world. It shifts our attention from the objects that appear within awareness to the spectacularly unique spaciousness within which all objects appear. The discovery of our true nature as formless awareness changes how we experience the world. It shifts our attention from the objects that appear within awareness to the spectacularly unique spaciousness within which all objects appear. spirituality, awareness, awakening, consciousness, nonduality false bonus f808efff-f473-4746-af96-5317570ba9b1 Two Steps to Wholeness Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

Well Being Retreat Center – Events Page:https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/events

Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

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]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2022 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/two-steps-to-wholeness-EyaFLgMl Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

Well Being Retreat Center – Events Page:https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/events

Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Two Steps to Wholeness Donald W. Oakley 00:48:40 Conceptually, the spiritual journey is simple: come into recognition of your essential nature as empty of a separate self and then discover your true Self as inclusive of all. In practice, the difficulty is the simplicity of the journey and fear of the first step. The good news is that you are already that which you seek. It could not be otherwise. Conceptually, the spiritual journey is simple: come into recognition of your essential nature as empty of a separate self and then discover your true Self as inclusive of all. In practice, the difficulty is the simplicity of the journey and fear of the first step. The good news is that you are already that which you seek. It could not be otherwise. spirituality, meditation, unity, awareness, wholeness, awakening, enlightenment, nonduality false full 71 0ff8cbcc-5b1f-42ed-80cb-65fe55a0cf29 Dogs, Cats, Babies and Consciousness Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

Well Being Retreat Center – Events Page:https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/events

Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

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]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:45:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/dogs-cats-babies-and-consciousness-ZA_10a42 Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

Well Being Retreat Center – Events Page:https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/events

Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Dogs, Cats, Babies and Consciousness Donald W. Oakley 00:11:24 consciousness, dogs, attachment, enlightenment, cats false bonus 19d2e7f2-4e4c-4a11-bca9-a75f182739dd Letting Go of Attachments Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

Well Being Retreat Center – Events Page:https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/events

Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/letting-go-of-attachments-7uav1VQc Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

Well Being Retreat Center – Events Page:https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/events

Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Letting Go of Attachments Donald W. Oakley 00:45:43 We might be a good cook and enjoy cooking. Wonderful! However, if our identity is dependent on our cooking abilities, any criticism of the food (by ourselves or others) is felt as an attack on our very being. Not so wonderful. We can learn to keep the joy and let go of the attachment. We might be a good cook and enjoy cooking. Wonderful! However, if our identity is dependent on our cooking abilities, any criticism of the food (by ourselves or others) is felt as an attack on our very being. Not so wonderful. We can learn to keep the joy and let go of the attachment. spirituality, meditation, awakening, attachment, enlightenment, nondual false full 70 b98b0b12-dbc2-4673-912c-8983baa181a0 You Are the Authority Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2022 20:45:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/you-are-the-authority-zX67wUEp Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

Well Being Retreat Center – Events Page:https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/events

Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> You Are the Authority Donald W. Oakley 00:43:31 You are in the best of all possible positions to discover what this life is about. It is your direct, first-hand, everyday experience. Of course, books and pointers can be helpful by suggesting a fruitful direction of investigation, but, at the end of the day, who are you going to trust: your own experience or someone else’s story about their experience? The adventure lies exactly there. You are in the best of all possible positions to discover what this life is about. It is your direct, first-hand, everyday experience. Of course, books and pointers can be helpful by suggesting a fruitful direction of investigation, but, at the end of the day, who are you going to trust: your own experience or someone else’s story about their experience? The adventure lies exactly there. spirituality, meditation, enlioghtenment, awakening, nonduality, well being false full 69 ea7d0fa2-705f-4d89-abf1-cc781d34f53c Trailer - Nothing Special Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2022 20:45:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-nothing-special-tYSDf_Er Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

Well Being Retreat Center – Events Page:https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/events

Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Trailer - Nothing Special Donald W. Oakley 00:10:56 Despite the common (if unspoken) expectation, enlightenment does not make you special. If a person feels special after awakening, it is delusory. And dangerous. What we wake up to is what we essentially are already. As is everyone and everything else. It may be an enormous relief and feel wonderful, but it is not special. Despite the common (if unspoken) expectation, enlightenment does not make you special. If a person feels special after awakening, it is delusory. And dangerous. What we wake up to is what we essentially are already. As is everyone and everything else. It may be an enormous relief and feel wonderful, but it is not special. spirituality, meditation, enlkightenment, special, awakening, awaken, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false trailer 5bd7b416-0ed3-4aea-b2b5-6bd57af1cc05 Where Should I Start? Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Thu, 7 Apr 2022 21:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/where-should-i-start-hp_XsVCV Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

Well Being Retreat Center – Events Page:https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/events

Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Where Should I Start? Donald W. Oakley 00:09:49 There are three things that we can know with certainty. They are the solid ground on which we can base our investigation into our essential beingness. They do not require belief, special knowledge, or supernatural experiences. They are self-affirming. It is the most time-efficient place to begin. There are three things that we can know with certainty. They are the solid ground on which we can base our investigation into our essential beingness. They do not require belief, special knowledge, or supernatural experiences. They are self-affirming. It is the most time-efficient place to begin. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, direct path, nonduality false trailer 3e77cebb-da3b-42a3-9312-5023833d700e Self-Improvement Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Thu, 7 Apr 2022 21:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/self-improvement-PowKZAT5 Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

Well Being Retreat Center – Events Page:https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/events

Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

Podcasts:

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]]> Self-Improvement Donald W. Oakley 00:51:34 Improving the physical, emotional, mental and behavioral self throughout a person’s lifetime can yield many rewards. Enlightenment is not one of them. Surprisingly, enlightenment is not something we earn; it is something we recognize. Attempting to become worthy of it muddles that recognition. Improving the physical, emotional, mental and behavioral self throughout a person’s lifetime can yield many rewards. Enlightenment is not one of them. Surprisingly, enlightenment is not something we earn; it is something we recognize. Attempting to become worthy of it muddles that recognition. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, nonduality false full 68 c5e1b5ff-fa90-43b2-bfd1-76fb93394914 Trust Life Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

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]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2022 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trust-life-_r9HMdNQ Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

Well Being Retreat Center – Events Page:https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/events

Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Trust Life Donald W. Oakley 00:46:58 No one manages to get through life without some degree of pain, hardship, disappointment, and grief. Knowing that, how can we trust Life? And yet, what choice do we have? Is relaxation even possible if we don’t trust Life? Where does that leave us? No one manages to get through life without some degree of pain, hardship, disappointment, and grief. Knowing that, how can we trust Life? And yet, what choice do we have? Is relaxation even possible if we don’t trust Life? Where does that leave us? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, nonduality, well being false full 67 b43d59ba-54e9-46c0-a37e-8e38f87b26e0 Trailer - Going All In Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

https://www.audible.com/pd/Well-Being-with-Don-Oakley-Podcast/B08JJN9M6Q

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]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-going-all-in-ZVa5cwFf Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Trailer - Going All In Donald W. Oakley 00:12:54 We may meditate for years, go on retreats, maybe even notice the ever-present quality of awareness, and yet still hesitate. The internal conversation might be, “Yes, I have glimpsed awareness, but how do I know I can really trust it?” The thinking mind can conjure up an endless list of doubts and questions. Any one is enough to obscure that formless purity, much like a hand held in front of the face can obscure the enormity of the Sun. What will it take to go all in? We may meditate for years, go on retreats, maybe even notice the ever-present quality of awareness, and yet still hesitate. The internal conversation might be, “Yes, I have glimpsed awareness, but how do I know I can really trust it?” The thinking mind can conjure up an endless list of doubts and questions. Any one is enough to obscure that formless purity, much like a hand held in front of the face can obscure the enormity of the Sun. What will it take to go all in? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false trailer aff20d88-2143-4536-b378-9b1b8ac1430e Going All In Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/going-all-in-HSQnFbhH Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Going All In Donald W. Oakley 00:53:44 We may meditate for years, go on retreats, maybe even notice the ever-present quality of awareness, and yet still hesitate. The internal conversation might be, “Yes, I have glimpsed awareness, but how do I know I can really trust it?” The thinking mind can conjure up an endless list of doubts and questions. Any one is enough to obscure that formless purity, much like a hand held in front of the face can obscure the enormity of the Sun. What will it take to go all in? We may meditate for years, go on retreats, maybe even notice the ever-present quality of awareness, and yet still hesitate. The internal conversation might be, “Yes, I have glimpsed awareness, but how do I know I can really trust it?” The thinking mind can conjure up an endless list of doubts and questions. Any one is enough to obscure that formless purity, much like a hand held in front of the face can obscure the enormity of the Sun. What will it take to go all in? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, nonduality, chan false full 66 9d0b5769-7e29-4547-b8f3-cef52ff44f7c Trailer - Free Will & Choice Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-free-will-choice-_MDBLioj Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Free Will & Choice Donald W. Oakley 00:07:07 Spiritual discussion frequently turns to the question of whether or not we have free will. It certainly feels as if we do. It feels like we can decide to do something and then do it. It may not always turn out like we hoped it would but at least we have the feeling that we chose the path we found ourselves on. However, the question deserves a closer look. First, we have to determine who is asking the question. Spiritual discussion frequently turns to the question of whether or not we have free will. It certainly feels as if we do. It feels like we can decide to do something and then do it. It may not always turn out like we hoped it would but at least we have the feeling that we chose the path we found ourselves on. However, the question deserves a closer look. First, we have to determine who is asking the question. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false trailer 7d37aa8c-c9f9-4870-ae15-0e89c6e83b3b Trailer - The Many and the One Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-the-many-and-the-one-QcQVg0Fs Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - The Many and the One Donald W. Oakley 00:08:42 Appearances within form are innumerable, one of which is this body/mind. If we take ourselves to be this particular form, then we are one of many. Everyone else appears as other than me. Consequently, we may wonder how we, as a separate individual, get to unity. The answer is discoverable by investigating the underlying assumption. Appearances within form are innumerable, one of which is this body/mind. If we take ourselves to be this particular form, then we are one of many. Everyone else appears as other than me. Consequently, we may wonder how we, as a separate individual, get to unity. The answer is discoverable by investigating the underlying assumption. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, nonduality false trailer c6c64571-7f23-48bd-bad6-f60d9b885065 The Many and the One Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-many-and-the-one-l30WNY9d Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> The Many and the One Donald W. Oakley 00:47:45 Appearances within form are innumerable, one of which is this body/mind. If we take ourselves to be this particular form, then we are one of many. Everyone else appears as other than me. Consequently, we may wonder how we, as a separate individual, get to unity. The answer is discoverable by investigating the underlying assumption. Appearances within form are innumerable, one of which is this body/mind. If we take ourselves to be this particular form, then we are one of many. Everyone else appears as other than me. Consequently, we may wonder how we, as a separate individual, get to unity. The answer is discoverable by investigating the underlying assumption. spirituality, meditation, awaken, enlightenment, nondual false full 65 40a5d1b3-d9c2-4a8a-803f-e4ffb2c17405 Nothing Special Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 9 Mar 2022 21:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/nothing-special-6ODO8AnV Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Nothing Special Donald W. Oakley 00:49:03 Despite the common (if unspoken) expectation, enlightenment does not make you special. If a person feels special after awakening, it is delusory. And dangerous. What we wake up to is what we essentially are already. As is everyone and everything else. It may be an enormous relief and feel wonderful, but it is not special. Despite the common (if unspoken) expectation, enlightenment does not make you special. If a person feels special after awakening, it is delusory. And dangerous. What we wake up to is what we essentially are already. As is everyone and everything else. It may be an enormous relief and feel wonderful, but it is not special. spirituality, meditation, special, awaken, enlightenment, nonduality false full 64 a7e4606e-1bcf-4ac1-9ee2-91de392a0499 Trailer - Loitering in the Timeless Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Fri, 4 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-loitering-in-the-timeless-bp6KlVnd Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Loitering in the Timeless Donald W. Oakley 00:08:54 This spiritual journey may not be easy, but it is simple: first discover your innate, ever-present, eternal nature and then spend some time there (irony noted). The human mind loves complexity; remaining with one simple thing—now that’s challenging! This spiritual journey may not be easy, but it is simple: first discover your innate, ever-present, eternal nature and then spend some time there (irony noted). The human mind loves complexity; remaining with one simple thing—now that’s challenging! spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, nonduality false trailer 6d54c092-2e05-4c03-86ed-9dc3070b38e7 Loitering in the Timeless Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Fri, 4 Mar 2022 13:27:54 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/loitering-in-the-timeless-ERt7da9H Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Loitering in the Timeless Donald W. Oakley 00:48:34 This spiritual journey may not be easy, but it is simple: first discover your innate, ever-present, eternal nature and then spend some time there (irony noted). The human mind loves complexity; remaining with one simple thing—now that’s challenging! This spiritual journey may not be easy, but it is simple: first discover your innate, ever-present, eternal nature and then spend some time there (irony noted). The human mind loves complexity; remaining with one simple thing—now that’s challenging! spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 63 8fbf39fb-9cc4-4cc6-8773-6962c869d38b Red States, Blue States and the Dream State Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/red-states-blue-states-lP1iLg0h Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Red States, Blue States and the Dream State Donald W. Oakley 00:50:02 The divisive political noise can easily consume our attention and sap our energy and can do so without appreciable benefit. It seems so necessary to engage, not to let any insult to our good sense go unanswered. Such is the addictive quality of the dream state. The divisive political noise can easily consume our attention and sap our energy and can do so without appreciable benefit. It seems so necessary to engage, not to let any insult to our good sense go unanswered. Such is the addictive quality of the dream state. meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, spiritualtiy false full 62 d469a10f-d700-4b10-8ba7-0ecfe280efb7 Trailer - Red State, Blue States and the Dream State Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-red-state-blue-states-dmFRPsbZ Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Red State, Blue States and the Dream State Donald W. Oakley 00:10:08 The divisive political noise can easily consume our attention and sap our energy and can do so without appreciable benefit. It seems so necessary to engage, not to let any insult to our good sense go unanswered. Such is the addictive quality of the dream state. The divisive political noise can easily consume our attention and sap our energy and can do so without appreciable benefit. It seems so necessary to engage, not to let any insult to our good sense go unanswered. Such is the addictive quality of the dream state. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, nonduality, nondual false trailer da240401-dfdc-4220-a3f1-783029372a06 Free Will and Choice Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

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]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/free-will-and-choice-XB1iZgh5 Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Free Will and Choice Donald W. Oakley 00:46:20 During spiritual discussions, a frequent topic is whether we have free will or not. It certainly feels as if we do. It feels like we can decide to do something and then do it. It may not always turn out like we hoped it would, but at least we have the feeling that we chose the path we found ourselves on. However, the question deserves a closer look. First, it is necessary to determine who is asking the question. During spiritual discussions, a frequent topic is whether we have free will or not. It certainly feels as if we do. It feels like we can decide to do something and then do it. It may not always turn out like we hoped it would, but at least we have the feeling that we chose the path we found ourselves on. However, the question deserves a closer look. First, it is necessary to determine who is asking the question. false full 61 9f2f9804-8d9b-486f-8323-e8117d790b7b Trailer - Look for Yourself Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Look for Yourself Donald W. Oakley 00:06:12 We have an utterly unique opportunity in this lifetime to look for ourselves at the reality of what is living this life. Of course, what is living this life in essence is doing it already. (The proof is your aliveness!) It is, therefore, entirely reasonable to ask, “So, what’s the point of looking?” And we look anyway or look away. We have an utterly unique opportunity in this lifetime to look for ourselves at the reality of what is living this life. Of course, what is living this life in essence is doing it already. (The proof is your aliveness!) It is, therefore, entirely reasonable to ask, “So, what’s the point of looking?” And we look anyway or look away. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, nondual false trailer 4453dc8d-882c-49cd-a104-d0c7d77a8f85 Look for Yourself Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/look-for-yourself-W8FHPJsb Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Look for Yourself Donald W. Oakley 00:47:24 We have an utterly unique opportunity in this lifetime to look for ourselves at the reality of what is living this life. Of course, what is living this life in essence is doing it already. (The proof is your aliveness!) It is, therefore, entirely reasonable to ask, “So, what’s the point of looking?” And we look anyway or look away. We have an utterly unique opportunity in this lifetime to look for ourselves at the reality of what is living this life. Of course, what is living this life in essence is doing it already. (The proof is your aliveness!) It is, therefore, entirely reasonable to ask, “So, what’s the point of looking?” And we look anyway or look away. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false full 60 fe0b5074-97a7-479b-aed1-d02861d90423 Trailer - What Is Fundamental? Don’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - What Is Fundamental? Donald W. Oakley 00:10:17 In this life, what is most fundamental? In other words, what is it – exactly – that’s living this life? If we don’t know the answer to that question, to what end are we doing what we’re doing? Our essential nature is just there, waiting to be discovered. When it is, everything else begins to make sense. In this life, what is most fundamental? In other words, what is it – exactly – that’s living this life? If we don’t know the answer to that question, to what end are we doing what we’re doing? Our essential nature is just there, waiting to be discovered. When it is, everything else begins to make sense. spirituality, meditation, awareness, consciousness, awaken, enlightenment, nonduality false trailer 7d772181-480e-45a1-8f71-cc1800dd05ba What Is Fundamental? Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> What Is Fundamental? Donald W. Oakley 01:02:42 In this life, what is most fundamental? In other words, what is it – exactly – that’s living this life? If we don’t know the answer to that question, to what end are we doing what we’re doing? Our essential nature is just there, waiting to be discovered. When it is, everything else begins to make sense. In this life, what is most fundamental? In other words, what is it – exactly – that’s living this life? If we don’t know the answer to that question, to what end are we doing what we’re doing? Our essential nature is just there, waiting to be discovered. When it is, everything else begins to make sense. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nondual false full 59 077b4fd0-c9b9-4911-9b92-5496217bf57d What's Already Surrendered Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 23:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/whats-already-surrendered-2_mHwW43 Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> What's Already Surrendered Donald W. Oakley 00:50:19 Surrender is often talked about in spirituality as a possible future event. Not something to be concerned about in the near term. It sounds like an admirable thing, but the benefits aren't clear. However, it is not actually something that we do, or can do. It can happen, but any effort to surrender on our part is inevitably tainted with self-interest. Or, alternatively, we may discover that which is already surrendered and could not be otherwise. Surrender is often talked about in spirituality as a possible future event. Not something to be concerned about in the near term. It sounds like an admirable thing, but the benefits aren't clear. However, it is not actually something that we do, or can do. It can happen, but any effort to surrender on our part is inevitably tainted with self-interest. Or, alternatively, we may discover that which is already surrendered and could not be otherwise. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false full 58 8f692d0e-2c3d-4a48-831e-a036bee6de66 Trailer - What's Already Surrendered Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 23:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-whats-already-surrendered-JqHe_866 Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - What's Already Surrendered Donald W. Oakley 00:08:28 Surrender is often talked about in spirituality as a possible future event. Not something to be concerned about in the near term. It sounds like an admirable thing, but the benefits aren't clear. However, it is not actually something that we do, or can do. It can happen, but any effort to surrender on our part is inevitably tainted with self-interest. Or, alternatively, we may discover that which is already surrendered and could not be otherwise. Surrender is often talked about in spirituality as a possible future event. Not something to be concerned about in the near term. It sounds like an admirable thing, but the benefits aren't clear. However, it is not actually something that we do, or can do. It can happen, but any effort to surrender on our part is inevitably tainted with self-interest. Or, alternatively, we may discover that which is already surrendered and could not be otherwise. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false trailer d28bc9c8-4dca-40b7-894b-d1c30e0f9f81 Trailer - What Have You Got to Lose? Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 23:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-what-have-you-got-to-lose-6AAHIyIV Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - What Have You Got to Lose? Donald W. Oakley 00:09:30 What excess baggage are we carrying that we can well afford to lose? The baggage might be in the form of beliefs, opinions, judgments, resentments, unforgivenesses, pride, arrogance, metaphysical knowledge…there are many possibilities to jettison un-needed baggage and lighten ourselves. What excess baggage are we carrying that we can well afford to lose? The baggage might be in the form of beliefs, opinions, judgments, resentments, unforgivenesses, pride, arrogance, metaphysical knowledge…there are many possibilities to jettison un-needed baggage and lighten ourselves. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley false trailer 4e45653c-31da-41ab-a2fc-1717d826d120 What Have You Got to Lose? Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 23:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/what-have-you-got-to-lose-gDboggpZ Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> What Have You Got to Lose? Donald W. Oakley 00:55:07 What excess baggage are we carrying that we can well afford to lose? The baggage might be in the form of beliefs, opinions, judgments, resentments, unforgivenesses, pride, arrogance, metaphysical knowledge…there are many possibilities to jettison un-needed baggage and lighten ourselves. What excess baggage are we carrying that we can well afford to lose? The baggage might be in the form of beliefs, opinions, judgments, resentments, unforgivenesses, pride, arrogance, metaphysical knowledge…there are many possibilities to jettison un-needed baggage and lighten ourselves. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, nonduality false full 57 0cc322de-8d4f-4b80-a756-21a80eb97514 Available for Grace Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 23:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/available-for-grace-_rUFMVNh Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Available for Grace Donald W. Oakley 01:01:33 We can't demand Grace, because Grace is never absent. Therefore, to demand it would be to deny it. However, we can make ourselves available to Grace. That we can do. We can't demand Grace, because Grace is never absent. Therefore, to demand it would be to deny it. However, we can make ourselves available to Grace. That we can do. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false full 56 257ffcc9-1038-420b-880c-fe3e0a3f4008 Trailer - Available for Grace Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 23:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-available-for-grace-O3RlXaSx Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Available for Grace Donald W. Oakley 00:09:32 We can't demand Grace, because Grace is never absent. Therefore, to demand it would be to deny it. However, we can make ourselves available to Grace. That we can do. We can't demand Grace, because Grace is never absent. Therefore, to demand it would be to deny it. However, we can make ourselves available to Grace. That we can do. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false trailer eb12b32e-a839-4b1c-a6e8-7c5d0e847bf9 Peace Beyond Understanding Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 4 Jan 2022 23:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/peace-beyond-understanding-tlm5PwXd Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Peace Beyond Understanding Donald W. Oakley 01:01:00 We are all familiar with that sense of peace when everything is to our liking. But is there also a peace that’s not subject to life’s inevitable ups and downs—a peace that surpasses our human understanding of how things work? If so, what is keeping us from experiencing that peace in this moment? We are all familiar with that sense of peace when everything is to our liking. But is there also a peace that’s not subject to life’s inevitable ups and downs—a peace that surpasses our human understanding of how things work? If so, what is keeping us from experiencing that peace in this moment? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false full 55 d321e28f-8fb5-42d7-b75b-5127d29cdb8c Trailer - Peace Beyond Understanding Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 4 Jan 2022 23:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-peace-beyond-understanding-sjV2DuvN Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Peace Beyond Understanding Donald W. Oakley 00:06:37 We are all familiar with that sense of peace when everything is to our liking. But is there also a peace that’s not subject to life’s inevitable ups and downs—a peace that surpasses our human understanding of how things work? If so, what is keeping us from experiencing that peace in this moment? We are all familiar with that sense of peace when everything is to our liking. But is there also a peace that’s not subject to life’s inevitable ups and downs—a peace that surpasses our human understanding of how things work? If so, what is keeping us from experiencing that peace in this moment? spirituality, meditation, peace, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false trailer 2e924317-ea6f-42bb-938f-3daaefb2dc42 Trailer - A Simple Misunderstanding Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 28 Dec 2021 23:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-a-simple-misunderstanding-u7LKX__p Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - A Simple Misunderstanding Donald W. Oakley 00:07:33 The discovery of what we truly are changes everything. It allows us to live life without fear. It allows us to participate wholeheartedly in the world knowing all the while where our true home lies. It is not far away. The discovery of what we truly are changes everything. It allows us to live life without fear. It allows us to participate wholeheartedly in the world knowing all the while where our true home lies. It is not far away. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false trailer 258fbddc-54af-483b-99df-be1a774f234c A Simple Misunderstanding Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 28 Dec 2021 23:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/a-simple-misunderstanding-yYqQaoTs Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> A Simple Misunderstanding Donald W. Oakley 00:57:41 The discovery of what we truly are changes everything. It allows us to live life without fear. It allows us to participate wholeheartedly in the world knowing all the while where our true home lies. It is not far away. The discovery of what we truly are changes everything. It allows us to live life without fear. It allows us to participate wholeheartedly in the world knowing all the while where our true home lies. It is not far away. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false full 54 590afc2a-4203-4d4c-b519-826ec037f86f How We Un-Enlighten Ourselves Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2021 23:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-un-enlighten-ourselves-lGtuKaBj Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> How We Un-Enlighten Ourselves Donald W. Oakley 00:57:39 Our true self is already fully awake. Of course, believing such a statement does no good whatsoever. But if it is true, then to ask “How do I get enlightened?” is to ask the wrong question simply because you cannot become what you already are. It is far more useful to ask, “What am I believing that is causing my un-enlightenment?” Our true self is already fully awake. Of course, believing such a statement does no good whatsoever. But if it is true, then to ask “How do I get enlightened?” is to ask the wrong question simply because you cannot become what you already are. It is far more useful to ask, “What am I believing that is causing my un-enlightenment?” spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nondual true full 53 6b7f9c24-39a2-4794-9f94-5320304291fb Trailer - How We Un-Enlighten Ourselves Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2021 23:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-how-we-un-enlighten-ourselves-mRY6Iw0H Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - How We Un-Enlighten Ourselves Donald W. Oakley 00:09:47 Our true self is already fully awake. Of course, believing such a statement does no good whatsoever. But if it is true, then to ask “How do I get enlightened?” is to ask the wrong question simply because you cannot become what you already are. It is far more useful to ask, “What am I believing that is causing my un-enlightenment?” Our true self is already fully awake. Of course, believing such a statement does no good whatsoever. But if it is true, then to ask “How do I get enlightened?” is to ask the wrong question simply because you cannot become what you already are. It is far more useful to ask, “What am I believing that is causing my un-enlightenment?” spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, nonduality false trailer 5dd58681-1572-4a0c-af7c-651a005b3055 Life Seeking Itself Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2021 23:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/life-seeking-itself-mnBH1Cqt Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Life Seeking Itself Donald W. Oakley 00:57:29 For a long time, it can feel like a personal search: “I just want to be happy,” or “I just want to quiet my busy mind,” or, simply, “I want to wake up.” At some point our search may evolve from the personally ambitious into “I want to know what’s true,” or “I want to find out what it is that’s living this life.” And eventually, we may find out, to our great surprise, that it has been Life seeking Itself all along. For a long time, it can feel like a personal search: “I just want to be happy,” or “I just want to quiet my busy mind,” or, simply, “I want to wake up.” At some point our search may evolve from the personally ambitious into “I want to know what’s true,” or “I want to find out what it is that’s living this life.” And eventually, we may find out, to our great surprise, that it has been Life seeking Itself all along. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, direct path, nondual false full 52 3a92c494-77ea-47f0-a0fa-7b55cb348b6d Trailer - Life Seeking Itself Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2021 23:05:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-life-seeking-itself-9SL6LRng Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Life Seeking Itself Donald W. Oakley 00:10:33 For a long time, it can feel like a personal search: “I just want to be happy,” or “I just want to quiet my busy mind,” or, simply, “I want to wake up.” At some point our search may evolve from the personally ambitious into “I want to know what’s true,” or “I want to find out what it is that’s living this life.” And eventually, we may find out, to our great surprise, that it has been Life seeking Itself all along. For a long time, it can feel like a personal search: “I just want to be happy,” or “I just want to quiet my busy mind,” or, simply, “I want to wake up.” At some point our search may evolve from the personally ambitious into “I want to know what’s true,” or “I want to find out what it is that’s living this life.” And eventually, we may find out, to our great surprise, that it has been Life seeking Itself all along. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, well being, nondual false trailer 7adad401-55b0-42b6-9f52-829b39cdff08 Finding Our Essential Beingness Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 7 Dec 2021 21:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/finding-our-essential-beingness-NkSoUe7g Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Finding Our Essential Beingness Donald W. Oakley 01:03:02 We can search for a long time before it ever occurs to us to wonder who (or what) it is that is doing all this seeking. Until we have discovered the answer to that question, in whose service are we expending all this effort? If we don't know the answer to that question, why are we doing whatever it is that we're doing? This line of questioning gets to the heart of the matter quickly. We can search for a long time before it ever occurs to us to wonder who (or what) it is that is doing all this seeking. Until we have discovered the answer to that question, in whose service are we expending all this effort? If we don't know the answer to that question, why are we doing whatever it is that we're doing? This line of questioning gets to the heart of the matter quickly. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false full 51 51126266-0ba6-4015-8941-fe5d14971fc6 Trailer - Finding Our Essential Beingness Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 7 Dec 2021 21:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-finding-our-essential-beingness-77JuHNvG Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Finding Our Essential Beingness Donald W. Oakley 00:12:41 We can search for a long time before it ever occurs to us to wonder who (or what) it is that is doing all this seeking. Until we have discovered the answer to that question, in whose service are we expending all this effort? If we don't know the answer to that question, why are we doing whatever it is that we're doing? This line of questioning gets to the heart of the matter quickly. We can search for a long time before it ever occurs to us to wonder who (or what) it is that is doing all this seeking. Until we have discovered the answer to that question, in whose service are we expending all this effort? If we don't know the answer to that question, why are we doing whatever it is that we're doing? This line of questioning gets to the heart of the matter quickly. awakening, enlightenment false trailer 85f70b1b-364c-4c9e-9715-55980a2cde6c Always Being, Always Becoming Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Fri, 26 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/always-being-always-becoming-PV0RqWJp Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Always Being, Always Becoming Donald W. Oakley 00:44:39 In spirituality, we often presume that we are working our way toward a distant goal. We believe that “We’re not there yet, but we’re getting there.” It is true, on a human level, that there is always more “becoming” to do. There is no apparent end to that. However, the goal, if we can speak in such terms, is the discovery of “being” that you already are. In spirituality, we often presume that we are working our way toward a distant goal. We believe that “We’re not there yet, but we’re getting there.” It is true, on a human level, that there is always more “becoming” to do. There is no apparent end to that. However, the goal, if we can speak in such terms, is the discovery of “being” that you already are. spirituality, meditation, embodiment, awakening, donoakley, enlightenment, nonduality false full 50 f7183d73-5b37-4ec5-9c00-c99d5d7475c7 Trailer - Always Being, Always Becoming Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Always Being, Always Becoming Donald W. Oakley 00:07:16 In spirituality, we often presume that we are working our way toward a distant goal. We believe that “We’re not there yet, but we’re getting there.” It is true, on a human level, that there is always more “becoming” to do. There is no apparent end to that. However, the goal, if we can speak in such terms, is the discovery of “being” that you already are. In spirituality, we often presume that we are working our way toward a distant goal. We believe that “We’re not there yet, but we’re getting there.” It is true, on a human level, that there is always more “becoming” to do. There is no apparent end to that. However, the goal, if we can speak in such terms, is the discovery of “being” that you already are. spirituality, meditation, embodiment, awakening, enlightenment, nondual false trailer e7f764b4-4ac3-4d0a-b11b-8ab708950708 Let Life Happen Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/let-life-happen-YFlqfAAd Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Let Life Happen Donald W. Oakley 00:42:47 We are generally so engaged in trying to manipulate life that we rarely let it happen. Of course, it happens anyway, but we miss it because we are constantly trying to redirect it in our favor. Even when we hear the suggestion to allow everything to be as it is, we wonder how to do that. Perhaps one day we notice that we have become human doings rather than human beings. And then we try to do something about that. Always more doing. We are generally so engaged in trying to manipulate life that we rarely let it happen. Of course, it happens anyway, but we miss it because we are constantly trying to redirect it in our favor. Even when we hear the suggestion to allow everything to be as it is, we wonder how to do that. Perhaps one day we notice that we have become human doings rather than human beings. And then we try to do something about that. Always more doing. spirituality, awakening, mediation, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, nondual false full 49 798613d5-f389-41c5-9774-92ce529ba692 Trailer - Letting Life Happen Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-letting-life-happen-8o8P17T_ Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Letting Life Happen Donald W. Oakley 00:09:17 We are generally so engaged in trying to manipulate life that we rarely let it happen. Of course, it happens anyway, but we miss it because we are constantly trying to redirect it in our favor. Even when we hear the suggestion to allow everything to be as it is, we wonder how to do that. Perhaps one day we notice that we have become human doings rather than human beings. And then we try to do something about that. Always more doing. We are generally so engaged in trying to manipulate life that we rarely let it happen. Of course, it happens anyway, but we miss it because we are constantly trying to redirect it in our favor. Even when we hear the suggestion to allow everything to be as it is, we wonder how to do that. Perhaps one day we notice that we have become human doings rather than human beings. And then we try to do something about that. Always more doing. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false trailer ed969d14-11ae-4a0f-9a08-b8cca345a1ae Trailer - The Four Pairs of Mundane Concern Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-the-four-pairs-of-mundane-concern-P03t1VXh Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - The Four Pairs of Mundane Concern Donald W. Oakley 00:05:19 The Buddha spoke about the Four Pairs of Mundane Concern: Pleasure & Pain, Gain & Loss, Praise & Blame, Fame & Disrepute. We might ask ourselves how much of our life have we spent embroiled in such concerns. It’s not that they are bad or wrong in themselves; it is that they rob us of the energy we need to find our way home while empowering that from which we seek freedom. We are bled dry by a thousand small cuts. The Buddha spoke about the Four Pairs of Mundane Concern: Pleasure & Pain, Gain & Loss, Praise & Blame, Fame & Disrepute. We might ask ourselves how much of our life have we spent embroiled in such concerns. It’s not that they are bad or wrong in themselves; it is that they rob us of the energy we need to find our way home while empowering that from which we seek freedom. We are bled dry by a thousand small cuts. spirituality, meditation, awaken, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false trailer 8e404ba8-ed3a-44a4-976a-21e56e69fe62 The Four Pairs of Mundane Concern Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-four-pairs-of-mundane-concern-ROGlrvKT Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> The Four Pairs of Mundane Concern Donald W. Oakley 00:49:07 The Buddha spoke about the Four Pairs of Mundane Concern: Pleasure & Pain, Gain & Loss, Praise & Blame, Fame & Disrepute. We might ask ourselves how much of our life have we spent embroiled in such concerns. It’s not that they are bad or wrong in themselves; it is that they rob us of the energy we need to find our way home while empowering that from which we seek freedom. We are bled dry by a thousand small cuts. The Buddha spoke about the Four Pairs of Mundane Concern: Pleasure & Pain, Gain & Loss, Praise & Blame, Fame & Disrepute. We might ask ourselves how much of our life have we spent embroiled in such concerns. It’s not that they are bad or wrong in themselves; it is that they rob us of the energy we need to find our way home while empowering that from which we seek freedom. We are bled dry by a thousand small cuts. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false full 48 f3133574-4311-4b44-bd0b-b2c159d6468e Trailer - The Hard Problem of Consciousness Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 4 Nov 2021 20:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-the-hard-problem-of-consciousness-SSzuuD92 Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - The Hard Problem of Consciousness Donald W. Oakley 00:09:07 In neuroscience and psychiatry, the "hard problem of consciousness" has been a stumbling block. The hard question is: "How is consciousness generated from the wet mass of brain cells in our head?" Of course, if you proceed based on a false assumption, you will never get a true answer. (That's what makes it hard.) Scientists can locate various parts of the brain that are associated with different experiences and abilities, but have never located the seat of consciousness. Do we just need to give them more time to figure it all out or is the whole approach flawed from the get-go? In neuroscience and psychiatry, the "hard problem of consciousness" has been a stumbling block. The hard question is: "How is consciousness generated from the wet mass of brain cells in our head?" Of course, if you proceed based on a false assumption, you will never get a true answer. (That's what makes it hard.) Scientists can locate various parts of the brain that are associated with different experiences and abilities, but have never located the seat of consciousness. Do we just need to give them more time to figure it all out or is the whole approach flawed from the get-go? spirituality, meditation, awakening, consciousness, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false trailer a4431c73-aeb4-4aad-a5e6-5830196fe962 The Hard Problem of Consciousness Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 4 Nov 2021 20:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hard-problem-of-consciousness-cRUYVAUV Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> The Hard Problem of Consciousness Donald W. Oakley 00:49:28 In neuroscience and psychiatry, the "hard problem of consciousness" has been a stumbling block. The hard question is: "How is consciousness generated from the wet mass of brain cells in our head?" Of course, if you proceed based on a false assumption, you will never get a true answer. (That's what makes it hard.) Scientists can locate various parts of the brain that are associated with different experiences and abilities, but have never located the seat of consciousness. Do we just need to give them more time to figure it all out or is the whole approach flawed from the get-go? In neuroscience and psychiatry, the "hard problem of consciousness" has been a stumbling block. The hard question is: "How is consciousness generated from the wet mass of brain cells in our head?" Of course, if you proceed based on a false assumption, you will never get a true answer. (That's what makes it hard.) Scientists can locate various parts of the brain that are associated with different experiences and abilities, but have never located the seat of consciousness. Do we just need to give them more time to figure it all out or is the whole approach flawed from the get-go? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false full 47 e8303420-44f9-4ccd-b406-bb65129b0507 Expressing Creativity Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 20:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/expressing-creativity-YZJ_KEFo Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Expressing Creativity Donald W. Oakley 00:41:50 Creativity is bringing the formless into form. In can be in the arts, but more broadly defined, it can be expressed in all aspects of our life: We become available to participate in Life’s unfolding. Conceptual thought is always of the known, of the past, of the stale. Creative movement flows from that vast spaciousness that lies beyond conceptual thought. We have the opportunity to be the expression of that. Creativity is bringing the formless into form. In can be in the arts, but more broadly defined, it can be expressed in all aspects of our life: We become available to participate in Life’s unfolding. Conceptual thought is always of the known, of the past, of the stale. Creative movement flows from that vast spaciousness that lies beyond conceptual thought. We have the opportunity to be the expression of that. spirituality, meditation, awakening, creativity, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false full 46 ecb91674-7a73-4ffc-92ce-3494b4a30452 Trailer - Expressing Creativity Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:45:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-expressing-creativity-TSmYlhRW Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Expressing Creativity Donald W. Oakley 00:09:03 Creativity is bringing the formless into form. In can be in the arts, but more broadly defined, it can be expressed in all aspects of our life: We become available to participate in Life’s unfolding. Conceptual thought is always of the known, of the past, of the stale. Creative movement flows from that vast spaciousness that lies beyond conceptual thought. We have the opportunity to be the expression of that. Creativity is bringing the formless into form. In can be in the arts, but more broadly defined, it can be expressed in all aspects of our life: We become available to participate in Life’s unfolding. Conceptual thought is always of the known, of the past, of the stale. Creative movement flows from that vast spaciousness that lies beyond conceptual thought. We have the opportunity to be the expression of that. spirituality, meditation, awakening, creaticity, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false trailer 79c3f697-4087-454c-a489-2fcff58252e2 Being the Vastness Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/being-the-vastness-NUW7Ai2K Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Being the Vastness Donald W. Oakley 00:43:44 We can try to be more open, more authentic, more forgiving, more loving, more available, more at peace, and more at ease. The thoroughly conditioned self keeps trying to improve itself. It is a noble quest. And it will always fall short. Alternatively, we can recognize and be the vastness that we are. In and as that vastness everything settles to its natural condition and resolution is found. We can try to be more open, more authentic, more forgiving, more loving, more available, more at peace, and more at ease. The thoroughly conditioned self keeps trying to improve itself. It is a noble quest. And it will always fall short. Alternatively, we can recognize and be the vastness that we are. In and as that vastness everything settles to its natural condition and resolution is found. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, nonduality false full 45 1cef3f4f-cc21-42d6-ba3a-8ca5b72343cd Trailer - Being the Vastness Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-being-the-vastness-OqBaL_Jv Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Being the Vastness Donald W. Oakley 00:08:57 We can try to be more open, more authentic, more forgiving, more loving, more available, more at peace, and more at ease. The thoroughly conditioned self keeps trying to improve itself. It is a noble quest. And it will always fall short. Alternatively, we can recognize and be the vastness that we are. In and as that vastness everything settles to its natural condition and resolution is found. We can try to be more open, more authentic, more forgiving, more loving, more available, more at peace, and more at ease. The thoroughly conditioned self keeps trying to improve itself. It is a noble quest. And it will always fall short. Alternatively, we can recognize and be the vastness that we are. In and as that vastness everything settles to its natural condition and resolution is found. false trailer 6bc7f969-c9c2-4aa8-a8a5-3cf9370894f8 Trailer - Loving Oneself Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-loving-oneself-tYWIDEor Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Loving Oneself Donald W. Oakley 00:09:11 To talk about love of oneself is an odd thing: are there really two selves in there? The one that is trying to be loving and the other that is trying to be worthy of that love. It seems entirely reasonable to wish oneself well, so why is self love even a matter for discussion? And does it have any relevance to self-realization? To talk about love of oneself is an odd thing: are there really two selves in there? The one that is trying to be loving and the other that is trying to be worthy of that love. It seems entirely reasonable to wish oneself well, so why is self love even a matter for discussion? And does it have any relevance to self-realization? spirituality, meditation, awakening, don aokley, enlightenment, nondual false trailer b8fcd4d2-2649-43a0-8fc6-ae80e30cbc62 Loving Oneself Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Loving Oneself Donald W. Oakley 00:40:27 To talk about love of oneself is an odd thing: are there really two selves in there? The one that is trying to be loving and the other that is trying to be worthy of that love. It seems entirely reasonable to wish oneself well, so why is self love even a matter for discussion? And does it have any relevance to self-realization? To talk about love of oneself is an odd thing: are there really two selves in there? The one that is trying to be loving and the other that is trying to be worthy of that love. It seems entirely reasonable to wish oneself well, so why is self love even a matter for discussion? And does it have any relevance to self-realization? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false full 44 d3630c86-96d0-41e7-86e8-7d177f4cb97c Trailer - The Upside of Discontent Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Fri, 8 Oct 2021 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-the-upside-of-discontent-7WyNx7vm Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - The Upside of Discontent Donald W. Oakley 00:08:26 Contentedness is highly underrated. However, discontent has a role to play as well especially when we are still seeking contentedness. It is discontent that finally gets us up out of our mental easy chair to go for a refreshing walk in the crisp Autumn air. It is nudging us to go further, to explore more deeply and to see what lies beyond our comfort zone. Contentedness is highly underrated. However, discontent has a role to play as well especially when we are still seeking contentedness. It is discontent that finally gets us up out of our mental easy chair to go for a refreshing walk in the crisp Autumn air. It is nudging us to go further, to explore more deeply and to see what lies beyond our comfort zone. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false trailer b8b21fac-8147-4f67-a750-8b7d4ae4acba The Upside of Discontent Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> The Upside of Discontent Donald W. Oakley 00:46:57 Contentedness is highly underrated. However, discontent has a role to play as well especially when we are still seeking contentedness. It is discontent that finally gets us up out of our mental easy chair to go for a refreshing walk in the crisp Autumn air. It is nudging us to go further, to explore more deeply and to see what lies beyond our comfort zone. Contentedness is highly underrated. However, discontent has a role to play as well especially when we are still seeking contentedness. It is discontent that finally gets us up out of our mental easy chair to go for a refreshing walk in the crisp Autumn air. It is nudging us to go further, to explore more deeply and to see what lies beyond our comfort zone. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false full 43 71d0a58d-3953-4665-bdd7-7a1e9a00d414 Trailer - Trying to Seduce the World Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-trying-to-seduce-the-world-qblHX_yn Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Trying to Seduce the World Donald W. Oakley 00:06:20 Normally, we think of seduction as an attempt to gain sexual favors, but if we use the term more broadly perhaps we can see the extent to which we will go to get Life to deliver the rewards we desire. It is not so much the circumstance that will satisfy, but how we will feel when the circumstance is achieved. This, of course, begs the question of whether we need the complexities of achieving our desired circumstances in order to feel whole and complete. Or, is there a more direct path? Normally, we think of seduction as an attempt to gain sexual favors, but if we use the term more broadly perhaps we can see the extent to which we will go to get Life to deliver the rewards we desire. It is not so much the circumstance that will satisfy, but how we will feel when the circumstance is achieved. This, of course, begs the question of whether we need the complexities of achieving our desired circumstances in order to feel whole and complete. Or, is there a more direct path? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment false trailer 422c5b2f-ba38-4330-8981-a88f89162411 Trying to Seduce the World Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trying to Seduce the World Donald W. Oakley 00:44:05 Normally, we think of seduction as an attempt to gain sexual favors, but if we use the term more broadly perhaps we can see the extent to which we will go to get Life to deliver the rewards we desire. It is not so much the circumstance that will satisfy, but how we will feel when the circumstance is achieved. This, of course, begs the question of whether we need the complexities of achieving our desired circumstances in order to feel whole and complete. Or, is there a more direct path? Normally, we think of seduction as an attempt to gain sexual favors, but if we use the term more broadly perhaps we can see the extent to which we will go to get Life to deliver the rewards we desire. It is not so much the circumstance that will satisfy, but how we will feel when the circumstance is achieved. This, of course, begs the question of whether we need the complexities of achieving our desired circumstances in order to feel whole and complete. Or, is there a more direct path? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley false full 42 1db2dc27-645e-4d04-a839-5825ec354ffb Trailer - Ego, Show Yourself Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-ego-show-yourself-Ls3lE6md Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Ego, Show Yourself Donald W. Oakley 00:04:43 Although we’ve never gotten a good look at it, we are quite certain that our ego is firmly embedded somewhere within. We know what it feels like when it exerts itself; we are well aware when pride or embarrassment surges to the fore. We have heard that it is spiritually advantageous to get rid of our ego. But the first step in this eviction process may prove the most difficult: where is it? Although we’ve never gotten a good look at it, we are quite certain that our ego is firmly embedded somewhere within. We know what it feels like when it exerts itself; we are well aware when pride or embarrassment surges to the fore. We have heard that it is spiritually advantageous to get rid of our ego. But the first step in this eviction process may prove the most difficult: where is it? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, nondual false trailer 6537a277-819f-4659-862c-2e89c2a711a9 Ego: Show Yourself! Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/ego-show-yourself-fIlDj_j7 Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Ego: Show Yourself! Donald W. Oakley 00:42:10 Although we’ve never gotten a good look at it, we are quite certain that our ego is firmly embedded somewhere within. We know what it feels like when it exerts itself; we are well aware when pride or embarrassment surges to the fore. We have heard that it is spiritually advantageous to get rid of our ego. But the first step in this eviction process may prove the most difficult: where is it? Although we’ve never gotten a good look at it, we are quite certain that our ego is firmly embedded somewhere within. We know what it feels like when it exerts itself; we are well aware when pride or embarrassment surges to the fore. We have heard that it is spiritually advantageous to get rid of our ego. But the first step in this eviction process may prove the most difficult: where is it? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false full 26f898d5-1dbf-4d25-bc18-b23dddec6ecf Nothing Will Make You Happy Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/nothing-will-make-you-happy-QHpe_pHa Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Nothing Will Make You Happy Donald W. Oakley 00:46:49 Perhaps you have noticed that nothing in the world of form has yielded abiding happiness. Hope and disappointment sandwich relatively brief intervals of joy. Things such as experiences, achievements, relationships, sensations or philosophies will not bring lasting joy. Only That which is not a thing can do that. The discovery of our innate No-thingness satisfies, that is, No-thing will make you happy. Nothing else will. Perhaps you have noticed that nothing in the world of form has yielded abiding happiness. Hope and disappointment sandwich relatively brief intervals of joy. Things such as experiences, achievements, relationships, sensations or philosophies will not bring lasting joy. Only That which is not a thing can do that. The discovery of our innate No-thingness satisfies, that is, No-thing will make you happy. Nothing else will. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false full 41 b62b8741-d949-4a4d-8121-1e02bb96a4a8 Trailer - Nothing Will Make You Happy Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-nothing-will-make-you-happy-N4k6doVq Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Nothing Will Make You Happy Donald W. Oakley 00:08:33 Perhaps you have noticed that nothing in the world of form has yielded abiding happiness. Hope and disappointment sandwich relatively brief intervals of joy. Things such as experiences, achievements, relationships, sensations or philosophies will not bring lasting joy. Only That which is not a thing can do that. The discovery of our innate No-thingness satisfies, that is, No-thing will make you happy. Nothing else will. Perhaps you have noticed that nothing in the world of form has yielded abiding happiness. Hope and disappointment sandwich relatively brief intervals of joy. Things such as experiences, achievements, relationships, sensations or philosophies will not bring lasting joy. Only That which is not a thing can do that. The discovery of our innate No-thingness satisfies, that is, No-thing will make you happy. Nothing else will. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nondual false trailer 56e19ce3-44bf-4616-9346-6947f4ed60a3 Appreciation Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 9 Sep 2021 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/appreciation-WW2ksGIA Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Appreciation Donald W. Oakley 00:37:42 Appreciation is under appreciated. It is all too easy to demand (or expect) life to be as we want it to be and neglect to notice the spectacular display that is actually unfolding at every moment. If our equanimity is subject to our personal like or dislike of the content of that unfolding, we will forever be cast about on a stormy sea. Appreciation is under appreciated. It is all too easy to demand (or expect) life to be as we want it to be and neglect to notice the spectacular display that is actually unfolding at every moment. If our equanimity is subject to our personal like or dislike of the content of that unfolding, we will forever be cast about on a stormy sea. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false full 40 3c4da53c-8d1e-4264-b45c-3e44716341e1 Trailer - Appreciation Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 9 Sep 2021 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-appreciation-8n4tOXwT Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Appreciation Donald W. Oakley 00:08:19 Appreciation is under appreciated. It is all too easy to demand (or expect) life to be as we want it to be and neglect to notice the spectacular display that is actually unfolding at every moment. If our equanimity is subject to our personal like or dislike of the content of that unfolding, we will forever be cast about on a stormy sea. Appreciation is under appreciated. It is all too easy to demand (or expect) life to be as we want it to be and neglect to notice the spectacular display that is actually unfolding at every moment. If our equanimity is subject to our personal like or dislike of the content of that unfolding, we will forever be cast about on a stormy sea. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false trailer 9e96fab5-9297-4f4f-9f48-96db5471ab69 A Lost State of Grace Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 1 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/a-lost-state-of-grace-5HkhiiKt Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> A Lost State of Grace Donald W. Oakley 00:58:21 We were all born in a state of Grace, which has been long forgotten in favor of chasing Life's enchantments. It is not possible for this Grace to be absent, only unremembered. Every moment contains the possibility of noticing what we truly are. Especially this moment! We were all born in a state of Grace, which has been long forgotten in favor of chasing Life's enchantments. It is not possible for this Grace to be absent, only unremembered. Every moment contains the possibility of noticing what we truly are. Especially this moment! spirituality, meditation, awakening, wellbeing, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality false full 39 93940482-a8c6-4c7e-9399-86621321a65a The Great Sorrow of Compassion Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-great-sorrow-of-compassion-6GTKICFe Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> The Great Sorrow of Compassion Donald W. Oakley 00:46:16 Compassion literally means to suffer with. This is voluntary suffering in the sense that you care enough to feel the hurt empathetically, although, depending on your degree of sensitivity, it may not feel like a voluntary choice at all. The only authentic response to witnessing the unnecessary suffering in the world today is great sorrow. This work is about relieving that unnecessary suffering in ourselves and, consequently, the world. Compassion literally means to suffer with. This is voluntary suffering in the sense that you care enough to feel the hurt empathetically, although, depending on your degree of sensitivity, it may not feel like a voluntary choice at all. The only authentic response to witnessing the unnecessary suffering in the world today is great sorrow. This work is about relieving that unnecessary suffering in ourselves and, consequently, the world. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false full 38 c9487612-89de-4148-9585-7e5f7da5e972 The Doorway of "I Am" Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-doorway-of-i-am-_MsolR3y Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> The Doorway of "I Am" Donald W. Oakley 00:33:04 The non-conceptual practice of using the sense organs of the body and the focusing practice on the "I Am" to access our innate awareness that is already present when we slow down enough to notice it. The non-conceptual practice of using the sense organs of the body and the focusing practice on the "I Am" to access our innate awareness that is already present when we slow down enough to notice it. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 37 4d442510-90f2-4c98-9e9a-4a79f7d0f4c1 Affectionate Awareness Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/affectionate-awareness-djOOVKp3 Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Affectionate Awareness Donald W. Oakley 00:49:33 Awareness is not an imagined higher self that berates a “lower self.” There cannot be two selves (nor even one) except in the tangled web of our own mind. Awareness is aware of the division within ourselves. Affectionate awareness is the antidote to that division. It might also be called Divine love. Awareness is not an imagined higher self that berates a “lower self.” There cannot be two selves (nor even one) except in the tangled web of our own mind. Awareness is aware of the division within ourselves. Affectionate awareness is the antidote to that division. It might also be called Divine love. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false full 36 f71e567c-a2de-4bee-bdbf-1bf253d1a635 Trailer - Affectionate Awareness Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-affectionate-awareness-tu2YMqQq Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Affectionate Awareness Donald W. Oakley 00:08:47 Awareness is not an imagined higher self that berates a “lower self.” There cannot be two selves (nor even one) except in the tangled web of our own mind. Awareness is aware of the division within ourselves. Affectionate awareness is the antidote to that division. It might also be called Divine love. Awareness is not an imagined higher self that berates a “lower self.” There cannot be two selves (nor even one) except in the tangled web of our own mind. Awareness is aware of the division within ourselves. Affectionate awareness is the antidote to that division. It might also be called Divine love. spirituality, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nondual false trailer a31a92e6-0383-4a58-8242-038ef2708507 Trailer - Spiritual Ecology Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 5 Aug 2021 23:05:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-spiritual-ecology-8gS6cm1h Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Spiritual Ecology Donald W. Oakley 00:03:37 In the natural world, ecology is seeing the inter-relationships between seemingly dissimilar organisms or processes. In spirituality, all too often, we compartmentalize our experience: worldly life here; spiritual life there. Consciousness here; matter over there. One of the most fundamental questions we can ponder is: is there just one thing happening here? If so, what is the commonality to all these seemingly dissimilar experiences? In the natural world, ecology is seeing the inter-relationships between seemingly dissimilar organisms or processes. In spirituality, all too often, we compartmentalize our experience: worldly life here; spiritual life there. Consciousness here; matter over there. One of the most fundamental questions we can ponder is: is there just one thing happening here? If so, what is the commonality to all these seemingly dissimilar experiences? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment false trailer 3d23d792-8da9-49a0-a773-e36c13b699df Spiritual Ecology Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Spiritual Ecology Donald W. Oakley 00:52:55 In the natural world, ecology is seeing the inter-relationships between seemingly dissimilar organisms or processes. In spirituality, all too often, we compartmentalize our experience: worldly life here; spiritual life there. Consciousness here; matter over there. One of the most fundamental questions we can ponder is: is there just one thing happening here? If so, what is the commonality to all these seemingly dissimilar experiences? In the natural world, ecology is seeing the inter-relationships between seemingly dissimilar organisms or processes. In spirituality, all too often, we compartmentalize our experience: worldly life here; spiritual life there. Consciousness here; matter over there. One of the most fundamental questions we can ponder is: is there just one thing happening here? If so, what is the commonality to all these seemingly dissimilar experiences? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false full 35 d6e58bf2-7803-4515-94c8-13031d695c6a Trailer - The Presence of Absence Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-the-presence-of-absence-ZhAqbed9 Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - The Presence of Absence Donald W. Oakley 00:05:15 When we look deeply for that which we call “I” and cannot locate it, what remains is a curious Absence. What is absent is that sense of a separate personal self that stands apart from the rest of existence. What is present is an Absence vast enough witness all of Creation. When we look deeply for that which we call “I” and cannot locate it, what remains is a curious Absence. What is absent is that sense of a separate personal self that stands apart from the rest of existence. What is present is an Absence vast enough witness all of Creation. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being false trailer 03adf7de-9418-490e-a88d-26ed4dfb10ad The Presence of Absence Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> The Presence of Absence Donald W. Oakley 00:45:44 When we look deeply for that which we call “I” and cannot locate it, what remains is a curious Absence. What is absent is that sense of a separate personal self that stands apart from the rest of existence. What is present is an Absence vast enough witness all of Creation. When we look deeply for that which we call “I” and cannot locate it, what remains is a curious Absence. What is absent is that sense of a separate personal self that stands apart from the rest of existence. What is present is an Absence vast enough witness all of Creation. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false full 34 69ed8115-c3f1-4c7b-8814-d695a8217761 Trailer - English Grammar & Spiritual Awakening Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-english-grammar-NmDo7_Lw Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - English Grammar & Spiritual Awakening Donald W. Oakley 00:11:57 We think in words. We were taught how to properly arrange and give meaning to these words during many years of schooling at a young and impressionable age. Now we tend to see the world and ourselves through this learned structure. So, what is it about this grammatical structure that makes discovering our true nature seemingly so elusive? We think in words. We were taught how to properly arrange and give meaning to these words during many years of schooling at a young and impressionable age. Now we tend to see the world and ourselves through this learned structure. So, what is it about this grammatical structure that makes discovering our true nature seemingly so elusive? spirituality, meditation, donooakley, awakening, enlightenment, well being false trailer caa64afa-ce19-439b-9985-318676f9fe5c English Grammar & Spiritual Awakening Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/english-grammar-F_jYEeM_ Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> English Grammar & Spiritual Awakening Donald W. Oakley 00:45:44 We think in words. We were taught how to properly arrange and give meaning to these words during many years of schooling at a young and impressionable age. Now we tend to see the world and ourselves through this learned structure. So, what is it about this grammatical structure that makes discovering our true nature seemingly so elusive? We think in words. We were taught how to properly arrange and give meaning to these words during many years of schooling at a young and impressionable age. Now we tend to see the world and ourselves through this learned structure. So, what is it about this grammatical structure that makes discovering our true nature seemingly so elusive? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false full 33 626874a9-5b20-46ff-929b-2fb9eee41332 Vigilance, Humility and the Dream of Perfection Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:35:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/vigilance-humility-and-the-dream-of-perfection-2I1haBXt Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Vigilance, Humility and the Dream of Perfection Donald W. Oakley 00:52:00 Recognition of our true nature does not guarantee that we will never fall asleep again. There is still a need to be vigilant, but it feels more passive than the hopeful seeking vigilance that we are all familiar with. And we still need to find our way between the need for humility and the dream of perfection. A rich territory for exploration! Recognition of our true nature does not guarantee that we will never fall asleep again. There is still a need to be vigilant, but it feels more passive than the hopeful seeking vigilance that we are all familiar with. And we still need to find our way between the need for humility and the dream of perfection. A rich territory for exploration! spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 32 a5d997da-4df6-4ac3-8cfd-4f4a22ebcaad Trailer - What Are You Looking For? Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 8 Jul 2021 20:45:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-what-are-you-looking-for-ggLHWHiP Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - What Are You Looking For? Donald W. Oakley 00:07:03 Seekers seek, but exactly what is being sought? Do we know, or is there just a vague sense that “There must be something more”? What adventure, experience, reward, achievement, feeling, philosophy or sensation will be so compelling that this sense of lack will be permanently quelled? If we can’t say, where and why are we running? Seekers seek, but exactly what is being sought? Do we know, or is there just a vague sense that “There must be something more”? What adventure, experience, reward, achievement, feeling, philosophy or sensation will be so compelling that this sense of lack will be permanently quelled? If we can’t say, where and why are we running? spirituality, meditation, awakening, don oakley, well being, enlightenemnt false trailer 9cf1154c-c83c-4003-bdb4-d7f633a3c170 What Are You Looking For? Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 8 Jul 2021 20:35:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/what-are-you-looking-for-GvjB8Hsy Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> What Are You Looking For? Donald W. Oakley 00:49:33 Seekers seek, but exactly what is being sought? Do we know, or is there just a vague sense that “There must be something more”? What adventure, experience, reward, achievement, feeling, philosophy or sensation will be so compelling that this sense of lack will be permanently quelled? If we can’t say, where and why are we running? Seekers seek, but exactly what is being sought? Do we know, or is there just a vague sense that “There must be something more”? What adventure, experience, reward, achievement, feeling, philosophy or sensation will be so compelling that this sense of lack will be permanently quelled? If we can’t say, where and why are we running? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, nonduality false full 31 b16ba11f-860a-4c94-9cf5-d14b61e94f27 Trailer - Spaciousness Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 1 Jul 2021 15:40:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-spaciousness-yMR3X2_b Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Spaciousness Donald W. Oakley 00:04:29 We sometimes hear the term "spacious awareness," but it's not a particular kind of awareness. Rather, it is an attempt to describe a particular aspect of awareness. Bringing attention to that spacious quality is also a beautiful practice that can lead us to a more abiding recognition of that awareness. (Please note that spaciousness has nothing to do with being "spacey." It is just the opposite.) As formless as awareness is, it is the most solid (no)thing around. We sometimes hear the term "spacious awareness," but it's not a particular kind of awareness. Rather, it is an attempt to describe a particular aspect of awareness. Bringing attention to that spacious quality is also a beautiful practice that can lead us to a more abiding recognition of that awareness. (Please note that spaciousness has nothing to do with being "spacey." It is just the opposite.) As formless as awareness is, it is the most solid (no)thing around. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment false trailer 2bb4b9a4-4bad-4ab1-a7f6-cdabb723a44c Spaciousness Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 1 Jul 2021 14:40:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/spaciousness-_VuqU4DW Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Spaciousness Donald W. Oakley 00:44:29 We sometimes hear the term "spacious awareness," but it's not a particular kind of awareness. Rather, it is an attempt to describe a particular aspect of awareness. Bringing attention to that spacious quality is also a beautiful practice that can lead us to a more abiding recognition of that awareness. (Please note that spaciousness has nothing to do with being "spacey." It is just the opposite.) As formless as awareness is, it is the most solid (no)thing around. We sometimes hear the term "spacious awareness," but it's not a particular kind of awareness. Rather, it is an attempt to describe a particular aspect of awareness. Bringing attention to that spacious quality is also a beautiful practice that can lead us to a more abiding recognition of that awareness. (Please note that spaciousness has nothing to do with being "spacey." It is just the opposite.) As formless as awareness is, it is the most solid (no)thing around. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false full 30 614a57b3-6789-44c0-be52-f73959153313 Trailer - Who You Gonna Trust? Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:35:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-who-you-gonna-trust-bsMi_Cm2 Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Who You Gonna Trust? Donald W. Oakley 00:07:24 Most of us have been raised to value self-reliance and personal independence. We tend to trust our thoughts (interpretations) about life more than how life is revealing itself in every moment. So what is worthy of our trust? Ultimately, we only have two possibilities. And one of those is the false self. Most of us have been raised to value self-reliance and personal independence. We tend to trust our thoughts (interpretations) about life more than how life is revealing itself in every moment. So what is worthy of our trust? Ultimately, we only have two possibilities. And one of those is the false self. false trailer 582301e6-29a2-47a3-97ca-891e02a06415 Who You Gonna Trust? Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/who-you-gonna-trust-YZJfkvKx Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Who You Gonna Trust? Donald W. Oakley 00:44:16 Most of us have been raised to value self-reliance and personal independence. We tend to trust our thoughts (interpretations) about life more than how life is revealing itself in every moment. So what is worthy of our trust? Ultimately, we only have two possibilities. And one of those is the false self. Most of us have been raised to value self-reliance and personal independence. We tend to trust our thoughts (interpretations) about life more than how life is revealing itself in every moment. So what is worthy of our trust? Ultimately, we only have two possibilities. And one of those is the false self. spirituality, meditation, awakening, well being don oakley, enlightenment, nonduality false full 29 7ad896f7-95a3-4961-a89e-8ee320af41e8 Content with Your Content Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/content-with-your-content-FIMxS0jy Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Content with Your Content Donald W. Oakley 00:39:57 Why don’t we just go ahead and admit to one another that we’ve all been thoroughly conditioned—by parents, teachers, friends and our past experiences. That conditioning affects our thoughts, feelings, speech and behavior. Some conditioning we like; some we don’t. And we can spend a great deal of our life energy trying to fix the conditioning that we don’t like, that is, the content of who we take ourselves to be. Perhaps, if we were content with that content, our energies could be devoted to finding out who it is that is always trying to fix that content. Why don’t we just go ahead and admit to one another that we’ve all been thoroughly conditioned—by parents, teachers, friends and our past experiences. That conditioning affects our thoughts, feelings, speech and behavior. Some conditioning we like; some we don’t. And we can spend a great deal of our life energy trying to fix the conditioning that we don’t like, that is, the content of who we take ourselves to be. Perhaps, if we were content with that content, our energies could be devoted to finding out who it is that is always trying to fix that content. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, nonduality, well being false full 28 cd69ace2-5e8b-4c53-9d62-ceac76f11cac Trailer - Content With Your Content Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-content-with-your-content-NzyO7UW1 Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Content With Your Content Donald W. Oakley 00:05:51 Why don’t we just go ahead and admit to one another that we’ve all been thoroughly conditioned—by parents, teachers, friends and our past experiences. That conditioning affects our thoughts, feelings, speech and behavior. Some conditioning we like; some we don’t. And we can spend a great deal of our life energy trying to fix the conditioning that we don’t like, that is, the content of who we take ourselves to be. Perhaps, if we were content with that content, our energies could be devoted to finding out who it is that is always trying to fix that content. Why don’t we just go ahead and admit to one another that we’ve all been thoroughly conditioned—by parents, teachers, friends and our past experiences. That conditioning affects our thoughts, feelings, speech and behavior. Some conditioning we like; some we don’t. And we can spend a great deal of our life energy trying to fix the conditioning that we don’t like, that is, the content of who we take ourselves to be. Perhaps, if we were content with that content, our energies could be devoted to finding out who it is that is always trying to fix that content. false trailer f1fdfa9c-8d9f-41bb-a600-7e8bf7e4ac50 A Brief Excursion into Awareness, Non-Duality and Fundamentalism Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/a-brief-excursion-into-awareness-non-duality-and-fundamentalism-2o_081Nq Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> A Brief Excursion into Awareness, Non-Duality and Fundamentalism Donald W. Oakley 00:15:43 A brief discussion of awareness, non-duality and the mistaken interpretation of a non-existent world. A brief discussion of awareness, non-duality and the mistaken interpretation of a non-existent world. spirituality, meditation, awakening, non-duality, enlightenment, don oakley, well being false bonus 1a8c605e-c2ce-4cb2-9987-e96b4172b015 Perspectives: Four Common and One Uncommon Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 9 Jun 2021 20:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/perspectives-TdAT_01_ Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Perspectives: Four Common and One Uncommon Donald W. Oakley 00:42:18 People commonly approach life from one of four perspectives (broadly speaking): eat, drink and be merry, resentment, resignation or attempted sainthood. None are wholly satisfactory. Well, sainthood is, I suppose, but so few actually manage to achieve it. However, there is an uncommon, less arduous alternative that resolves life’s big issues. It’s just there, waiting to be noticed and more intimate than your own breath. People commonly approach life from one of four perspectives (broadly speaking): eat, drink and be merry, resentment, resignation or attempted sainthood. None are wholly satisfactory. Well, sainthood is, I suppose, but so few actually manage to achieve it. However, there is an uncommon, less arduous alternative that resolves life’s big issues. It’s just there, waiting to be noticed and more intimate than your own breath. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 26 479aa1b3-2814-45f7-a940-e9028d1f278f Trailer - Perspectives- Four Common and One Uncommon Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - Perspectives- Four Common and One Uncommon Donald W. Oakley 00:05:46 People commonly approach life from one of four perspectives (broadly speaking): eat, drink and be merry, resentment, resignation or attempted sainthood. None are wholly satisfactory. Well, sainthood is, I suppose, but so few actually manage to achieve it. However, there is an uncommon, less arduous alternative that resolves life’s big issues. It’s just there, waiting to be noticed and more intimate than your own breath. People commonly approach life from one of four perspectives (broadly speaking): eat, drink and be merry, resentment, resignation or attempted sainthood. None are wholly satisfactory. Well, sainthood is, I suppose, but so few actually manage to achieve it. However, there is an uncommon, less arduous alternative that resolves life’s big issues. It’s just there, waiting to be noticed and more intimate than your own breath. false full 27 32a9cd5d-6d8a-4bfa-941c-7e65ecd29c91 From Where? To Where? Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 2 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/from-where-to-where-7HuYLbnS Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> From Where? To Where? Donald W. Oakley 00:43:02 If you are on the spiritual path, you must be coming from one place and going to another place. Therefore, the basic two questions are: Where do you imagine yourself to be now? And, where is it that you want to get to? The clearer our responses to these questions, the more likely we will reach what we seek. If you are on the spiritual path, you must be coming from one place and going to another place. Therefore, the basic two questions are: Where do you imagine yourself to be now? And, where is it that you want to get to? The clearer our responses to these questions, the more likely we will reach what we seek. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 25 5f3107b5-5498-47ba-99fe-c1120ab9991d Trailer: From Where? To Where? Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer: From Where? To Where? Donald W. Oakley 00:03:54 If you are on the spiritual path, you must be coming from one place and going to another place. Therefore, the basic two questions are: Where do you imagine yourself to be now? And, where is it that you want to get to? The clearer our responses to these questions, the more likely we will reach what we seek. If you are on the spiritual path, you must be coming from one place and going to another place. Therefore, the basic two questions are: Where do you imagine yourself to be now? And, where is it that you want to get to? The clearer our responses to these questions, the more likely we will reach what we seek. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false trailer a18eb82c-81e5-4937-a8e7-e24005ecd49c The Source of Suffering Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 20:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-source-of-suffering-6pv40r0J Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> The Source of Suffering Donald W. Oakley 00:51:59 We have all endured suffering and most believe that it is simply a facet of life. But is it an unavoidable reality, or, as the Buddha sought to find out, is suffering optional? Is it possible that a basic misunderstanding is the root cause of suffering? Does a resolution exist? We have all endured suffering and most believe that it is simply a facet of life. But is it an unavoidable reality, or, as the Buddha sought to find out, is suffering optional? Is it possible that a basic misunderstanding is the root cause of suffering? Does a resolution exist? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 24 78c8f3fd-ffb8-4c5b-9fd5-a59e2c1cba58 Trailer - The Source of Suffering Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 20:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-the-source-of-suffering-LggaDnWk Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - The Source of Suffering Donald W. Oakley 00:07:18 We have all endured suffering and most believe that it is simply a facet of life. But is it an unavoidable reality, or, as the Buddha sought to find out, is suffering optional? Is it possible that a basic misunderstanding is the root cause of suffering? Does a resolution exist? We have all endured suffering and most believe that it is simply a facet of life. But is it an unavoidable reality, or, as the Buddha sought to find out, is suffering optional? Is it possible that a basic misunderstanding is the root cause of suffering? Does a resolution exist? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false trailer 1156b6b9-7373-4ffc-bbba-fc64b1d7a4d4 Trailer - The Fullness of Being Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-the-fullness-of-being-1rsu08ag Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - The Fullness of Being Donald W. Oakley 00:04:22 When the non-essential is seen clearly, what remains is the mystery of our essential being. This essential beingness cannot be gained or lost, given or taken away. It is what we are. Already. As is. Unavoidably. Just waiting to be discovered. And its fullness is overflowing. When the non-essential is seen clearly, what remains is the mystery of our essential being. This essential beingness cannot be gained or lost, given or taken away. It is what we are. Already. As is. Unavoidably. Just waiting to be discovered. And its fullness is overflowing. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlgihtenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false trailer 74f3b427-da68-4a99-be8e-f96035faa601 The Fullness of Being Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 19 May 2021 20:50:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-fullness-of-being-sFxxMQd4 Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> The Fullness of Being Donald W. Oakley 00:50:46 When the non-essential is seen clearly, what remains is the mystery of our essential being. This essential beingness cannot be gained or lost, given or taken away. It is what we are. Already. As is. Unavoidably. Just waiting to be discovered. And its fullness is overflowing. When the non-essential is seen clearly, what remains is the mystery of our essential being. This essential beingness cannot be gained or lost, given or taken away. It is what we are. Already. As is. Unavoidably. Just waiting to be discovered. And its fullness is overflowing. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 23 c5a3441d-34eb-4ab8-bdca-8c1d13018ba3 Seeking Results Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 12 May 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/seeking-results-9_O6ZbaB Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Seeking Results Donald W. Oakley 00:44:48 We seek results. We want to be rewarded for our hours of meditation and hours of listening to spiritual discourses. This human organism is used to seeking goals, working toward those goals and, with reasonable good fortune, achieving those goals. However, like many things in true spirituality, things are not always what they seem. We seek results. We want to be rewarded for our hours of meditation and hours of listening to spiritual discourses. This human organism is used to seeking goals, working toward those goals and, with reasonable good fortune, achieving those goals. However, like many things in true spirituality, things are not always what they seem. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 22 526a78dd-bbd2-4ce9-8b3f-167b7a8cc5c8 Seeking Results - Trailer Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 12 May 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/seeking-results-trailer-68RiUHkh Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Seeking Results - Trailer Donald W. Oakley 00:06:06 We seek results. We want to be rewarded for our hours of meditation and hours of listening to spiritual discourses. This human organism is used to seeking goals, working toward those goals and, with reasonable good fortune, achieving those goals. However, like many things in true spirituality, things are not always what they seem. We seek results. We want to be rewarded for our hours of meditation and hours of listening to spiritual discourses. This human organism is used to seeking goals, working toward those goals and, with reasonable good fortune, achieving those goals. However, like many things in true spirituality, things are not always what they seem. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false trailer 87482845-064f-4e18-aff8-443d46328da7 A Sense of Insecurity Google Podcast: 

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]]> Tue, 4 May 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/a-sense-of-insecurity-Ep_wyAFk Google Podcast: 

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]]> A Sense of Insecurity Donald W. Oakley 00:43:28 Insecurity may be felt as vulnerability, restlessness, anxiety, or fear. We feel that there is something about us that is at risk of loss or pain. Maybe not always and maybe not in the foreground, but somehow it is often lurking in the vicinity. Could this prevalent sense of insecurity be a perfectly reasonable response to what we take ourselves to be? Insecurity may be felt as vulnerability, restlessness, anxiety, or fear. We feel that there is something about us that is at risk of loss or pain. Maybe not always and maybe not in the foreground, but somehow it is often lurking in the vicinity. Could this prevalent sense of insecurity be a perfectly reasonable response to what we take ourselves to be? spirituality, meditation, awakerning, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 21 227a995d-7e45-4bdc-adac-1100a81a05cb Trailer for "A Sense of Insecurity" Google Podcast: 

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]]> Tue, 4 May 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-for-a-sense-of-insecurity-rvoEoVHk Google Podcast: 

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]]> Trailer for "A Sense of Insecurity" Donald W. Oakley 00:06:17 Insecurity may be felt as vulnerability, restlessness, anxiety, or fear. We feel that there is something about us that is at risk of loss or pain. Maybe not always and maybe not in the foreground, but somehow it is often lurking in the vicinity. Could this prevalent sense of insecurity be a perfectly reasonable response to what we take ourselves to be? Insecurity may be felt as vulnerability, restlessness, anxiety, or fear. We feel that there is something about us that is at risk of loss or pain. Maybe not always and maybe not in the foreground, but somehow it is often lurking in the vicinity. Could this prevalent sense of insecurity be a perfectly reasonable response to what we take ourselves to be? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false trailer c8589641-9726-487f-8374-c11d479069f6 The Path of Failure - Trailer Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-path-of-failure-trailer-jelR0Gvi Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> The Path of Failure - Trailer Donald W. Oakley 00:04:46 We may imagine that our journey toward enlightenment will be one of gradually increasing peace and happiness until, one day, we will be so peaceful and happy that we will be enlightened. While there may well be moments of bliss and powerful spiritual experiences along the way, we will likely find that our greatest breakthroughs will come more from what is lost than what is gained. Failure, paradoxically, may be forward. We may imagine that our journey toward enlightenment will be one of gradually increasing peace and happiness until, one day, we will be so peaceful and happy that we will be enlightened. While there may well be moments of bliss and powerful spiritual experiences along the way, we will likely find that our greatest breakthroughs will come more from what is lost than what is gained. Failure, paradoxically, may be forward. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false trailer 5221fa51-345b-40e8-9b3d-73881cd1c987 The Path of Failure Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-path-of-failure-xVml5f_D Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> The Path of Failure Donald W. Oakley 00:45:55 We may imagine that our journey toward enlightenment will be one of gradually increasing peace and happiness until, one day, we will be so peaceful and happy that we will be enlightened. While there may well be moments of bliss and powerful spiritual experiences along the way, we will likely find that our greatest breakthroughs will come more from what is lost than what is gained. Failure, paradoxically, may be forward. We may imagine that our journey toward enlightenment will be one of gradually increasing peace and happiness until, one day, we will be so peaceful and happy that we will be enlightened. While there may well be moments of bliss and powerful spiritual experiences along the way, we will likely find that our greatest breakthroughs will come more from what is lost than what is gained. Failure, paradoxically, may be forward. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 20 d70e1c9e-9939-4e28-ba75-e864085a29f5 A Case of Arrested Development Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/a-case-of-arrested-development-LMim9_jk Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> A Case of Arrested Development Donald W. Oakley 00:49:18 Spiritual awakening is a natural evolution lying just beyond mature adulthood. That discovery is eminently possible in this lifetime. Of course, if we choose not to inquire as to who is living this life, nothing is ultimately lost since we already are what we essentially are. However, knowing what that is for ourselves makes a world of difference. Spiritual awakening is a natural evolution lying just beyond mature adulthood. That discovery is eminently possible in this lifetime. Of course, if we choose not to inquire as to who is living this life, nothing is ultimately lost since we already are what we essentially are. However, knowing what that is for ourselves makes a world of difference. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 19 aaaaab77-46b7-4867-ac8e-966de6b51b0c Trailer - A Case of Arrested Development Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-a-case-of-arrested-development-TwaBLANM Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Trailer - A Case of Arrested Development Donald W. Oakley 00:04:54 Spiritual awakening is a natural evolution lying just beyond mature adulthood. That discovery is eminently possible in this lifetime. Of course, if we choose not to inquire as to who is living this life, nothing is ultimately lost since we already are what we essentially are. However, knowing what that is for ourselves makes a world of difference. Spiritual awakening is a natural evolution lying just beyond mature adulthood. That discovery is eminently possible in this lifetime. Of course, if we choose not to inquire as to who is living this life, nothing is ultimately lost since we already are what we essentially are. However, knowing what that is for ourselves makes a world of difference. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false trailer 9fd7e98a-2f6d-474b-9cb5-39bb5a0259dd A Curious Absence Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/a-curious-absence-s4fqmjww-jpSao2EZ Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> A Curious Absence Donald W. Oakley 00:04:04 Most of us are quite certain that there is an individual separate self that we call “me,” but when we make a concerted effort to locate such a self we find it surprisingly elusive. We find telltale debris in the form of thoughts, feelings and memories, but there is a curious absence as to the originator of such effects. We tend to dismiss these direct observations in favor of the presumption that “I” must be in there somewhere. This territory is rich with surprises. Most of us are quite certain that there is an individual separate self that we call “me,” but when we make a concerted effort to locate such a self we find it surprisingly elusive. We find telltale debris in the form of thoughts, feelings and memories, but there is a curious absence as to the originator of such effects. We tend to dismiss these direct observations in favor of the presumption that “I” must be in there somewhere. This territory is rich with surprises. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, well being, nondual false trailer 52af0444-55c7-473b-a310-49d5b6075be3 A Curious Absence Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/a-curious-absence-WvE3I0kQ Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> A Curious Absence Donald W. Oakley 00:47:11 Most of us are quite certain that there is an individual separate self that we call “me,” but when we make a concerted effort to locate such a self we find it surprisingly elusive. We find telltale debris in the form of thoughts, feelings and memories, but there is a curious absence as to the originator of such effects. We tend to dismiss these direct observations in favor of the presumption that “I” must be in there somewhere. This territory is rich with surprises. Most of us are quite certain that there is an individual separate self that we call “me,” but when we make a concerted effort to locate such a self we find it surprisingly elusive. We find telltale debris in the form of thoughts, feelings and memories, but there is a curious absence as to the originator of such effects. We tend to dismiss these direct observations in favor of the presumption that “I” must be in there somewhere. This territory is rich with surprises. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 18 04e98c86-5058-4b80-a766-1e0ef8af2514 Self Love - Trailer Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 7 Apr 2021 21:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/self-love-trailer-WINe_w5d Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Self Love - Trailer Donald W. Oakley 00:05:03 As a separate self, we can try to love ourselves, but it always seems conditional. Sometimes yes; sometimes not so much. The view from our True Nature towards our humanness is quite different and far more compassionate. And then there is the love of the one Self. As a separate self, we can try to love ourselves, but it always seems conditional. Sometimes yes; sometimes not so much. The view from our True Nature towards our humanness is quite different and far more compassionate. And then there is the love of the one Self. spirituality, meditation, awakening, wellbeing, enlightenment, don oakley, nondual false trailer aa17923f-2242-40c7-8cde-0e61eb3b41c7 Self Love Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 7 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/self-love-M3Cqtf6q Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Self Love Donald W. Oakley 00:39:24 As a separate self, we can try to love ourselves, but it always seems conditional. Sometimes yes; sometimes not so much. The view from our True Nature towards our humanness is quite different and far more compassionate. And then there is the love of the one Self. As a separate self, we can try to love ourselves, but it always seems conditional. Sometimes yes; sometimes not so much. The view from our True Nature towards our humanness is quite different and far more compassionate. And then there is the love of the one Self. spirituality, meditation, love, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 17 38f6b6b7-e5a9-434f-aa3d-c9be97f0e607 Spiritual Surrender Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/spiritual-surrender-ehWb49Fm Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Spiritual Surrender Donald W. Oakley 00:44:06 We vaguely understand that surrender to the Divine may be called for at some point along this spiritual journey, but we imagine it will not be anytime soon. We hold it as a conceptual possibility. Until, that is, we feel its inevitability. We then understand that it’s not something we choose to do, nor can we. We are simply unable to believe in our separateness any longer. We vaguely understand that surrender to the Divine may be called for at some point along this spiritual journey, but we imagine it will not be anytime soon. We hold it as a conceptual possibility. Until, that is, we feel its inevitability. We then understand that it’s not something we choose to do, nor can we. We are simply unable to believe in our separateness any longer. spirituality, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 16 e5b021e7-5ea6-4fcc-8f84-9e5af2ee9839 Spiritual Surrender Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/spiritual-surrender-qdfbu9js-rheaYUIk Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Spiritual Surrender Donald W. Oakley 00:04:47 We vaguely understand that surrender to the Divine may be called for at some point along this spiritual journey, but we imagine it will not be anytime soon. We hold it as a conceptual possibility. Until, that is, we feel its inevitability. We then understand that it’s not something we choose to do, nor can we. We are simply unable to believe in our separateness any longer. We vaguely understand that surrender to the Divine may be called for at some point along this spiritual journey, but we imagine it will not be anytime soon. We hold it as a conceptual possibility. Until, that is, we feel its inevitability. We then understand that it’s not something we choose to do, nor can we. We are simply unable to believe in our separateness any longer. spirituality, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false trailer e7a2489c-fc4c-4666-be9f-366377b4b036 Coming Home to a Place We Never Left Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/coming-home-to-a-place-we-never-left-cVKF_4nQ Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Coming Home to a Place We Never Left Donald W. Oakley 00:41:50 We can journey long and far looking for that which will be ultimately satisfying and which will resolve life’s biggest questions. We exhaust ourselves looking. Finally, we are ready to come home to that place which we never left and we are astonished by what we find waiting for us. We can journey long and far looking for that which will be ultimately satisfying and which will resolve life’s biggest questions. We exhaust ourselves looking. Finally, we are ready to come home to that place which we never left and we are astonished by what we find waiting for us. spirituality, meditation, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 15 404782bc-8145-42c9-a46a-4eac81689f7e Coming Home to a Place We Never Left Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/coming-home-to-a-place-we-never-left-vmdbme3t-ps04fI_s Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Coming Home to a Place We Never Left Donald W. Oakley 00:07:27 We can journey long and far looking for that which will be ultimately satisfying and which will resolve life’s biggest questions. We exhaust ourselves looking. Finally, we are ready to come home to that place which we never left and we are astonished by what we find waiting for us. We can journey long and far looking for that which will be ultimately satisfying and which will resolve life’s biggest questions. We exhaust ourselves looking. Finally, we are ready to come home to that place which we never left and we are astonished by what we find waiting for us. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false trailer 35610ece-9aa2-4581-92e0-c38732752f0e Stalking the Elusive Ego Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/stalking-the-elusive-ego-v9_vpsZG Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Stalking the Elusive Ego Donald W. Oakley 00:45:14 Spiritual seekers spend a lot of time and effort trying to get rid of their ego, but the really hard part is finding it in the first place. We can't drop what we don't find. When we try to locate it, it is surprisingly elusive. It is like being sent out on a snipe hunt during our first year at summer camp. There is ample evidence of its existence to be sure, but where is the actual entity? Spiritual seekers spend a lot of time and effort trying to get rid of their ego, but the really hard part is finding it in the first place. We can't drop what we don't find. When we try to locate it, it is surprisingly elusive. It is like being sent out on a snipe hunt during our first year at summer camp. There is ample evidence of its existence to be sure, but where is the actual entity? spirituality, meditation, eog, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 14 de64f2a9-2edc-4421-a0bb-e7959bddde69 Stalking the Elusive Ego Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:20:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/stalking-the-elusive-ego-ak7hhz2u-ALlkbr8G Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Stalking the Elusive Ego Donald W. Oakley 00:05:15 Spiritual seekers spend a lot of time and effort trying to get rid of their ego, but the really hard part is finding it in the first place. We can't drop what we don't find. When we try to locate it, it is surprisingly elusive. It is like being sent out on a snipe hunt during our first year at summer camp. There is ample evidence of its existence to be sure, but where is the actual entity? Spiritual seekers spend a lot of time and effort trying to get rid of their ego, but the really hard part is finding it in the first place. We can't drop what we don't find. When we try to locate it, it is surprisingly elusive. It is like being sent out on a snipe hunt during our first year at summer camp. There is ample evidence of its existence to be sure, but where is the actual entity? meditation, ego, awakening, enlightenment, well being, nondual false trailer bde6f566-329d-44fa-94d3-a26ab458ee7d Creativity's Muse Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 3 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/creativitys-muse-A1KsmR6H Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Creativity's Muse Donald W. Oakley 00:06:34 A muse in Greek mythology is the source of inspiration for creative persons. Creativity is not just the domain of artists - we are all creative. Or can be in our own unique way, once we recognize the true source of that inspiration. Any belief that we are not arises from identification with the known, the past, the familiar and from well-worn conceptual beliefs about who we are. A muse in Greek mythology is the source of inspiration for creative persons. Creativity is not just the domain of artists - we are all creative. Or can be in our own unique way, once we recognize the true source of that inspiration. Any belief that we are not arises from identification with the known, the past, the familiar and from well-worn conceptual beliefs about who we are. meditation, awakening, creativity, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false trailer 8292eaa1-ce08-4103-8a07-0f235eb47a19 Creation's Muse Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 3 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/creations-muse-K7llL2Tu Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Creation's Muse Donald W. Oakley 00:42:03 A muse in Greek mythology is the source of inspiration for creative persons. Creativity is not just the domain of artists - we are all creative. Or can be in our own unique way, once we recognize the true source of that inspiration. Any belief that we are not arises from identification with the known, the past, the familiar and from well-worn conceptual beliefs about who we are. A muse in Greek mythology is the source of inspiration for creative persons. Creativity is not just the domain of artists - we are all creative. Or can be in our own unique way, once we recognize the true source of that inspiration. Any belief that we are not arises from identification with the known, the past, the familiar and from well-worn conceptual beliefs about who we are. spirituality, meditation, awakening, creativity, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 13 1b44d987-b233-4683-811b-31aebdfeea8a Myth of Sustained Personal Happiness Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/myth-of-sustained-personal-happiness-K47xaP9k Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Myth of Sustained Personal Happiness Donald W. Oakley 00:06:19 The Declaration of Independence assures us of our right to pursue happiness. We are great at pursuing, but not very good at finding. We believe lasting happiness is possible, but it never seems to measure up to our hopes and even if it does, it doesn't last. Perhaps this mirage of personal happiness needs to be investigated deeply in order to discover the source of true lasting fulfillment. The Declaration of Independence assures us of our right to pursue happiness. We are great at pursuing, but not very good at finding. We believe lasting happiness is possible, but it never seems to measure up to our hopes and even if it does, it doesn't last. Perhaps this mirage of personal happiness needs to be investigated deeply in order to discover the source of true lasting fulfillment. meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, happiness, nondual false trailer f5412f00-61cb-4c92-8230-ef88b4345e8a The Myth of Sustained Personal Happiness Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:10:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/the-myth-of-sustained-personal-happiness-CIrKoIci Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> The Myth of Sustained Personal Happiness Donald W. Oakley 00:39:14 The Declaration of Independence assures us of our right to pursue happiness. We are great at pursuing, but not very good at finding. We believe lasting happiness is possible, but it never seems to measure up to our hopes and even if it does, it doesn't last. Perhaps this mirage of personal happiness needs to be investigated deeply in order to discover the source of true lasting fulfillment. The Declaration of Independence assures us of our right to pursue happiness. We are great at pursuing, but not very good at finding. We believe lasting happiness is possible, but it never seems to measure up to our hopes and even if it does, it doesn't last. Perhaps this mirage of personal happiness needs to be investigated deeply in order to discover the source of true lasting fulfillment. spirituality, meditation, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, happiness, nondual false full 12 b87e4a45-4838-4d9a-ab0b-f16343488eb3 Struggling to Be What I Am Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:45:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/struggling-to-be-what-i-am-Fw1HVMwQ Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Struggling to Be What I Am Donald W. Oakley 00:49:59 If it is true the whole spiritual journey is to discover what we truly are already, why does it feel like we have to struggle so much to get there? It should be the easiest thing in the world unless, of course, we are looking where it cannot be found. Source seems to love a good game of hide-and-seek and the best place to hide is one that is so obvious that we never think to look there. If it is true the whole spiritual journey is to discover what we truly are already, why does it feel like we have to struggle so much to get there? It should be the easiest thing in the world unless, of course, we are looking where it cannot be found. Source seems to love a good game of hide-and-seek and the best place to hide is one that is so obvious that we never think to look there. spirituality, meditation, awakening, wellbeing, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false full 11 0c9ff75e-a12d-4b6a-94e1-31a7dbcd2d1d Struggling to Be What I Am Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:40:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/struggling-to-be-what-i-am-yc26bqxe-fneETX9C Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Struggling to Be What I Am Donald W. Oakley 00:05:34 If it is true the whole spiritual journey is to discover what we truly are already, why does it feel like we have to struggle so much to get there? It should be the easiest thing in the world unless, of course, we are looking where it cannot be found. Source seems to love a good game of hide-and-seek and the best place to hide is one that is so obvious that we never think to look there. If it is true the whole spiritual journey is to discover what we truly are already, why does it feel like we have to struggle so much to get there? It should be the easiest thing in the world unless, of course, we are looking where it cannot be found. Source seems to love a good game of hide-and-seek and the best place to hide is one that is so obvious that we never think to look there. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, nondual false trailer 148465eb-5259-409a-870d-5f1694eb97fe Fear of Awakening Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/fear-of-awakening-58h-bmhq-clgJg7Gw Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Fear of Awakening Donald W. Oakley 00:05:55 As we proceed into this investigation as to who we really are, fear may arise. This is a common, but not inevitable, passage. It mostly depends on how tightly we are holding onto our current reality. It is curious when we find ourselves longing to discover our deepest nature and repelled from doing so. This discourse will explore this challenging, but vital, territory. As we proceed into this investigation as to who we really are, fear may arise. This is a common, but not inevitable, passage. It mostly depends on how tightly we are holding onto our current reality. It is curious when we find ourselves longing to discover our deepest nature and repelled from doing so. This discourse will explore this challenging, but vital, territory. meditation, spiritual awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, non-dual, well being false trailer 8d65ac02-1d8d-451e-8933-c39b4ebff227 Fear of Awakening Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:15:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/fear-of-awakening-RPqdl_iV Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Fear of Awakening Donald W. Oakley 00:44:58 As we proceed into this investigation as to who we really are, fear may arise. This is a common, but not inevitable, passage. It mostly depends on how tightly we are holding onto our current reality. It is curious when we find ourselves longing to discover our deepest nature and repelled from doing so. This discourse will explore this challenging, but vital, territory. As we proceed into this investigation as to who we really are, fear may arise. This is a common, but not inevitable, passage. It mostly depends on how tightly we are holding onto our current reality. It is curious when we find ourselves longing to discover our deepest nature and repelled from doing so. This discourse will explore this challenging, but vital, territory. spirituality, meditation, enlightenment, don oakley, non-dual, well being false full 10 56fd2785-fee1-4a7d-9434-311c96167926 No Time Like the Present Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 3 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/no-time-like-the-present-O2NZ_cWT Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> No Time Like the Present Donald W. Oakley 00:44:25 We watch the passage of time from the imagined future to the remembered past. We notice bodies inexorably aging. Then we hear about the timeless Now which must be wedged in there somehow between future and past, although we barely glimpse it before the next moment is upon us. And to further confound us, we are promised eternity. which we can only imagine being a very, very long time. We watch the passage of time from the imagined future to the remembered past. We notice bodies inexorably aging. Then we hear about the timeless Now which must be wedged in there somehow between future and past, although we barely glimpse it before the next moment is upon us. And to further confound us, we are promised eternity. which we can only imagine being a very, very long time. spirituality, time, meditation, silent retreat, enlightenment, don oakley, well being false full 9 102c25b3-9cb4-4634-82e4-f80a6297c4d9 No Time Like the Present Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 3 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/no-time-like-the-present-p9cfhav4-Z902Ei_6 Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> No Time Like the Present Donald W. Oakley 00:05:41 We watch the passage of time from the imagined future to the remembered past. We notice bodies inexorably aging. Then we hear about the timeless Now which must be wedged in there somehow between future and past, although we barely glimpse it before the next moment is upon us. And to further confound us, we are promised eternity. which we can only imagine being a very, very long time. We watch the passage of time from the imagined future to the remembered past. We notice bodies inexorably aging. Then we hear about the timeless Now which must be wedged in there somehow between future and past, although we barely glimpse it before the next moment is upon us. And to further confound us, we are promised eternity. which we can only imagine being a very, very long time. spirituality, time, meditation, enlightenment, don oakley, non-dual, well being false trailer 001c5fb9-d1ca-41f0-b6a4-32a5a6eddbe5 How Do You Do Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/how-do-you-do-tsucxe35-lQXtUbm_ Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> How Do You Do Donald W. Oakley 00:06:40 When we meet someone for the first time, we may politely, but mindlessly, say, “How do you do?” But the question is actually quite profound and deserves a better answer than “fine.” How do we do what we do? Are we the doer of our actions? How do we choose which actions to take? Are we in control of the outcome? We may have heard, “Thy will be done,” but is that all the time or just when we are in deep trouble. This is fruitful territory for inquiry. When we meet someone for the first time, we may politely, but mindlessly, say, “How do you do?” But the question is actually quite profound and deserves a better answer than “fine.” How do we do what we do? Are we the doer of our actions? How do we choose which actions to take? Are we in control of the outcome? We may have heard, “Thy will be done,” but is that all the time or just when we are in deep trouble. This is fruitful territory for inquiry. spirituality, meditation, awaken, enlightenment, don oakley, non-dual, well being false trailer c5ead40f-06e7-4f39-8885-001e87277192 How Do You Do? Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2021 22:14:35 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/how-do-you-do-cRXRGN22 Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> How Do You Do? Donald W. Oakley 00:44:37 When we meet someone for the first time, we may politely, but mindlessly, say, “How do you do?” But the question is actually quite profound and deserves a better answer than “fine.” How do we do what we do? Are we the doer of our actions? How do we choose which actions to take? Are we in control of the outcome? We may have heard, “Thy will be done,” but is that all the time or just when we are in deep trouble. This is fruitful territory for inquiry. When we meet someone for the first time, we may politely, but mindlessly, say, “How do you do?” But the question is actually quite profound and deserves a better answer than “fine.” How do we do what we do? Are we the doer of our actions? How do we choose which actions to take? Are we in control of the outcome? We may have heard, “Thy will be done,” but is that all the time or just when we are in deep trouble. This is fruitful territory for inquiry. false full 8 4d2e8e41-febe-475b-a401-646ef00dae4d Duality and Me Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/duality-and-me-lF6AyO_p Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Duality and Me Donald W. Oakley 00:41:29 Phenomenal duality is easy to see: up & down, light & dark, right & wrong, birth & death. It seems to be how our minds try to make sense of things by dividing and comparing. But then there is the more fundamental duality of me and everything else and the even more fundamental duality of the observer and the observed. Where is the reality in this house of mirrors? Phenomenal duality is easy to see: up & down, light & dark, right & wrong, birth & death. It seems to be how our minds try to make sense of things by dividing and comparing. But then there is the more fundamental duality of me and everything else and the even more fundamental duality of the observer and the observed. Where is the reality in this house of mirrors? spirituality, meditation, enlightenment, don oakley, non-dual, well being false full 7 db47c1ed-297e-404f-991f-48110ed0da47 Duality and Me Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:25:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/duality-and-me-brewhvzv-mRbWNJP7 Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Duality and Me Donald W. Oakley 00:05:06 Phenomenal duality is easy to see: up & down, light & dark, right & wrong, birth & death. It seems to be how our minds try to make sense of things by dividing and comparing. But then there is the more fundamental duality of me and everything else and the even more fundamental duality of the observer and the observed. Where is the reality in this house of mirrors? Phenomenal duality is easy to see: up & down, light & dark, right & wrong, birth & death. It seems to be how our minds try to make sense of things by dividing and comparing. But then there is the more fundamental duality of me and everything else and the even more fundamental duality of the observer and the observed. Where is the reality in this house of mirrors? spirituality, meditation, enlightenment, don oakley, non-dual, well being false trailer b2caf903-eaa8-4b3a-8b35-31d9e00dd7b4 A Shift of Identity Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/a-shift-of-identity-tqlcutcs-XVcI_xAU Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> A Shift of Identity Donald W. Oakley 00:06:03 As spiritual seekers we may sometimes glimpse something beyond our personal separate selves. When that experience recedes, which, like all experiences, it will, we seek another, hopefully better, experience. At this point, our identity is firmly parked in being a human having an occasional transcendent experience. And then, eventually, we might discover that we are spirit having a human experience – our identity has shifted. The discourse will explore this journey. As spiritual seekers we may sometimes glimpse something beyond our personal separate selves. When that experience recedes, which, like all experiences, it will, we seek another, hopefully better, experience. At this point, our identity is firmly parked in being a human having an occasional transcendent experience. And then, eventually, we might discover that we are spirit having a human experience – our identity has shifted. The discourse will explore this journey. spirituality, meditation, enlightenment, don oakley, non-dual, well being false trailer 37ea7a8a-490e-41cb-8cfd-326fd0596019 A Shift of Identity Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/a-shift-of-identity-V_wdiYkW Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> A Shift of Identity Donald W. Oakley 01:03:51 As spiritual seekers we may sometimes glimpse something beyond our personal separate selves. When that experience recedes, which, like all experiences, it will, we seek another, hopefully better, experience. At this point, our identity is firmly parked in being a human having an occasional transcendent experience. And then, eventually, we might discover that we are spirit having a human experience – our identity has shifted. This episode will explore this journey. As spiritual seekers we may sometimes glimpse something beyond our personal separate selves. When that experience recedes, which, like all experiences, it will, we seek another, hopefully better, experience. At this point, our identity is firmly parked in being a human having an occasional transcendent experience. And then, eventually, we might discover that we are spirit having a human experience – our identity has shifted. This episode will explore this journey. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, retreat center, don oakley, well being false full 6 04cae98f-65a2-466e-9f57-710c8cc94358 Coming to the Sense of I Am Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

 

]]> Fri, 8 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/coming-to-the-sense-of-i-am-Em4SrybK Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Coming to the Sense of I Am Donald W. Oakley 00:49:50 Through our desire for happiness, we search for fulfillment. If our desire is unfulfilled, we are disappointed; if our desire is fulfilled either it doesn't last or it is not enough. Either way, we are left wanting more, different, better. There is only one ultimate solution, which is to discover our deepest nature which wishes us peace and happiness. Through our desire for happiness, we search for fulfillment. If our desire is unfulfilled, we are disappointed; if our desire is fulfilled either it doesn't last or it is not enough. Either way, we are left wanting more, different, better. There is only one ultimate solution, which is to discover our deepest nature which wishes us peace and happiness. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, retreat center, don oakley, well being false full 5 65e69d20-38ba-49cf-bccd-4d2316c7a484 Coming to the Sense of I Am Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

Well Being Retreat Center – Events Page:  https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/events

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]]> Fri, 8 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/coming-to-the-sense-of-i-am-btzzadri-Fmvc5HOl Don’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> Coming to the Sense of I Am Donald W. Oakley 00:05:45 Through our desire for happiness, we search for fulfillment. If our desire is unfulfilled, we are disappointed; if our desire is fulfilled either it doesn't last or it is not enough. Either way, we are left wanting more, different, better. There is only one ultimate solution, which is to discover our deepest nature which wishes us peace and happiness. Through our desire for happiness, we search for fulfillment. If our desire is unfulfilled, we are disappointed; if our desire is fulfilled either it doesn't last or it is not enough. Either way, we are left wanting more, different, better. There is only one ultimate solution, which is to discover our deepest nature which wishes us peace and happiness. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, happiness false trailer 4d539c19-4e36-454f-9284-48e3dd212d25 How We Make Ourselves Unhappy Don's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2020 20:30:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-make-ourselves-unhappy-SREQw_lz Don's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> How We Make Ourselves Unhappy Donald W. Oakley 00:05:06 Happiness is our natural state. It takes considerable effort to make ourselves unhappy. Perhaps, you sometimes find yourself in a state of unhappiness without knowing exactly why or how you got there - a haphazard process at best. This discourse will shed light on the common ways we make ourselves unhappy. Awareness of how we do this will lessen the power of these unskillful patterns. Happiness is our natural state. It takes considerable effort to make ourselves unhappy. Perhaps, you sometimes find yourself in a state of unhappiness without knowing exactly why or how you got there - a haphazard process at best. This discourse will shed light on the common ways we make ourselves unhappy. Awareness of how we do this will lessen the power of these unskillful patterns. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being, happiness false trailer f51c3f3f-6872-4177-bcb9-c548a4415eec How We Make Ourselves Unhappy Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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Don's Book: "It's Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening"

]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2020 20:25:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-make-ourselves-unhappy-msmt8cyr-mxguQVA6 Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvtzixRpayIVSJ827eFE0g

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]]> How We Make Ourselves Unhappy Donald W. Oakley 01:15:26 Happiness is our natural state. It takes considerable effort to make ourselves unhappy. Perhaps, you sometimes find yourself in a state of unhappiness without knowing exactly why or how you got there - a haphazard process at best. This discourse will shed light on the common ways we make ourselves unhappy. Awareness of how we do this will lessen the power of these unskillful patterns. Happiness is our natural state. It takes considerable effort to make ourselves unhappy. Perhaps, you sometimes find yourself in a state of unhappiness without knowing exactly why or how you got there - a haphazard process at best. This discourse will shed light on the common ways we make ourselves unhappy. Awareness of how we do this will lessen the power of these unskillful patterns. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being false full 4 e19d4092-c00f-4cd5-89d8-25df09e3145f Finding Peace Don is the Founder and President of Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, Tennessee

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]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2020 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Don Oakley, Music by Salwan Cartwright-Shamoon) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/finding-peace-q2SnB_3E Don is the Founder and President of Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, Tennessee

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]]> Finding Peace Don Oakley, Music by Salwan Cartwright-Shamoon 01:09:59 We demand peace out in the world but refuse it within ourselves. If we wait for the world to be to our satisfaction, we will wait a very long time. We can do what we can to relieve suffering out in the world, of course, but the question remains: "what needs to change within myself in order to realize peace here and now? We demand peace out in the world but refuse it within ourselves. If we wait for the world to be to our satisfaction, we will wait a very long time. We can do what we can to relieve suffering out in the world, of course, but the question remains: "what needs to change within myself in order to realize peace here and now? spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, retreat center, don oakley, well being false full 3 0dbc4a44-9730-419e-9986-82de92320851 Finding Peace - Trailer Don’s YouTube Channel

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]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2020 20:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Donald W. Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/finding-peace-trailer-n75McuNF Don’s YouTube Channel

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]]> Finding Peace - Trailer Donald W. Oakley 00:05:35 A brief segment from the "Finding Peace" retreat held at Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, TN on October 17, 2020. A brief segment from the "Finding Peace" retreat held at Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, TN on October 17, 2020. spirituality, meditation, awakening, enlightenment, don oakley, well being false trailer 11895c59-f6b7-458e-8fc6-9d607ab301bc Facing the False Self Don's Discourses on YouTube

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]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2020 21:45:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Music by Salwan Cartwright-Shamoon, Don Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/false-self-4kg_UarQ Don's Discourses on YouTube

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]]> Facing the False Self Music by Salwan Cartwright-Shamoon, Don Oakley 01:11:06 The false self is who we believe ourselves to be, what we try to improve, what we strive to make worthy, what we defend, what we feel limited by, and what seeks peace and happiness that always seem just beyond our reach. It would be a bleak prognosis indeed if that were all there were to the story. Fortunately, this is not the case. This retreat will point out a well-camouflaged, but direct, path back to our True Self. The false self is who we believe ourselves to be, what we try to improve, what we strive to make worthy, what we defend, what we feel limited by, and what seeks peace and happiness that always seem just beyond our reach. It would be a bleak prognosis indeed if that were all there were to the story. Fortunately, this is not the case. This retreat will point out a well-camouflaged, but direct, path back to our True Self. spirituality, meditation, peace, wellbeing, awaken, enlightenment, oakley, well being false full 2 d1a4553d-c5a1-4faf-b322-a762164ba863 Coming Home This extemporaneous discourse by Don Oakley was recorded during a retreat at Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, TN on Sep 5, 2020. 

Don is the author of the five-star rated book on Amazon "It's Time to Wake Up Now: "The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening." 

You are invited to visit Don's YouTube Channel for videos of his other discourses.

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000 don@wellbeingcc.org (Music by Salwan Cartwright-Shamoon, Don Oakley) https://well-being-with-don-oakley.simplecast.com/episodes/coming-home-3PQ6n5Ip This extemporaneous discourse by Don Oakley was recorded during a retreat at Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, TN on Sep 5, 2020. 

Don is the author of the five-star rated book on Amazon "It's Time to Wake Up Now: "The Top Ten Myths That Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening." 

You are invited to visit Don's YouTube Channel for videos of his other discourses.

]]> Coming Home Music by Salwan Cartwright-Shamoon, Don Oakley 01:01:40 We can spend a long time seeking, whether outwardly or inwardly, before the question might arise "who or what it is that is doing all this seeking?" Up until that point, we may have experienced many things, but never our own essential being. With this question, we begin the journey home after many years of wandering. The wandering was not wasted. It brought you to this moment. We can spend a long time seeking, whether outwardly or inwardly, before the question might arise "who or what it is that is doing all this seeking?" Up until that point, we may have experienced many things, but never our own essential being. With this question, we begin the journey home after many years of wandering. The wandering was not wasted. It brought you to this moment. meditation, spiritual, enlightenment, retreat center, non-dual, well being, true self false full 1