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Self-Referral Happiness vs Object-Referral Happiness

Vedic Worldview - December 11, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
What makes you happy? Most people could come up with a long list of answers to this question.  Ironically, it’s all the things that make us happy that make us unhappy as well; either because we have them but the happiness wears off, or we find out there’s something/someone else that we...

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Mindset Minus Mind Games

Vedic Worldview - December 04, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
There’s no end of affirmations, guided meditations, and other positive thinking tools that we can use to master our mindset. But are these necessary? And do they even work? As is often the case, Thom bucks the trend in this episode, giving us cause to think twice about using mind game...

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Soma - The Fluid Dynamics of Consciousness

Vedic Worldview - November 27, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
There’s no shortage of options for people “researching” chemical shortcuts to spiritual experiences.  While psychedelic drugs such as LSD, or hallucinogens such as ayahuasca, frequently have enough of an impact to arouse curiosity and experimentation, they don’t offer reliable, repeata...

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How to Have Thanksgiving Every Day

Vedic Worldview - November 20, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
One of the traps for the human intellect is to take much of life for granted.  Though we have special occasions peppered throughout the year, the days, weeks and months in between often don’t have the same shine as the special occasions.  Given that ‘normal’ days are greater in number...

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Progressive Change, Perspective, and the Past

Vedic Worldview - November 13, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
One of the biggest struggles people have is in coming to terms with apparent problems, whether they be current problems, or problems from the past. While we might be able to grasp the concept of evolution or progressive change intellectually, when the experience becomes uncomfortable i...

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Sankalpa - A Fresh Perspective on Bucket Lists

Vedic Worldview - November 06, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
Desire is one of the most demonized characteristics of human behavior. Some schools of thought argue that desire is the cause of all our suffering, and that the path to enlightenment is to become detached from them.  Thom sets the record straight in this episode, using the concept of S...

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The Simple Science of Happiness: Be Here Nowra Public Talk

Vedic Worldview - October 29, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
In June 2023, Thom was the guest of honor at a talk in Nowra, South of Sydney in Australia, on the subject, The Simple Science of Happiness. The host of the talk was Barron Hanson, a Nowra local and a Vedic Meditation Initiator (teacher) who has created Be Here Nowra, a community happi...

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Awakening Abundance - Preview Episode

Vedic Worldview - October 26, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
This special episode of The Vedic Worldview is a preview episode of Thom’s newly released course, Awakening Abundance. Though the wisdom has been around for millenia, the Vedic perspective on abundance will be fresh to most listeners.  It bucks the trendy solutions of “wealth mindset,...

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Avoiding the Unwanted Effects of Om Through Pranava

Vedic Worldview - October 23, 2023 01:33 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
Anyone who has attended hatha yoga classes outside of India at some time has probably been invited by the teacher to begin or end the class with a group chant of the sound of Om. Or maybe they’ve experimented with the use of Om in a meditation practice. It can sound and feel beautiful,...

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The Third Eye - What it is and What You Need to Know About it.

Vedic Worldview - October 15, 2023 23:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
Spiritual seekers can often be found experimenting with different techniques to “open their third eye” in the hope that it will give them insights they might not otherwise have, or at least to tick a box on their evolutionary progress score sheet. In fact the reference to it as a third...

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The Solution to All Problems

Vedic Worldview - October 08, 2023 23:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
If we look at the origin of the word “problem,” we see that it originally meant to “throw forward” for discussion.  In mathematics, problem is still used in the same context, in that we find a solution to an equation, with the equation being the problem. In day-to-day life, though, pr...

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Are Body-Based Goals Evolutionary?

Vedic Worldview - October 01, 2023 23:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
One of the features of modern life that sets us apart from our ancestors is our focus on the shape, form and function of our bodies, or “looking good,” so to speak.  Though many of us give little thought to the subject, some are obsessed with how we present ourselves physically, and mo...

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A Vedic Perspective on Postpartum Depression

Vedic Worldview - September 24, 2023 23:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
Carrying a child, giving birth and raising a baby places a huge burden on mothers, physically and emotionally. Each mother’s experience is unique and there is no reliable user guide showing how to navigate this transformational stage of life. And while everyone concerned hopes for the ...

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The Mechanics of Stress and Stress Release

Vedic Worldview - September 17, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
All of us are familiar with the feeling of being stressed, or the results of accumulating stress in the body, but, how many of us actually know the mechanics of this process? We know we can feel frustrated, annoyed, angry, fearful, sad, anxious, and so on, but where do these feelings c...

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Guided Meditation for Transcendence: ”Embracing Life: Overcoming the Fear of Death”

Meditation with Raphael - September 11, 2023 11:24 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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Inspiration, Apathy vs Non-Attachment, An End to Humanity?

Vedic Worldview - September 10, 2023 23:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
It’s Q&A time once again.  In this episode Thom helps out a listener who doesn’t know why it might be important for her spouse to learn Vedic Meditation. Thom includes the possibility that it might in fact not be important for him to learn He discusses the distinction between apathy a...

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The Role of Beliefs in Dharma

Vedic Worldview - September 03, 2023 23:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
Our beliefs play a fundamental role in how we engage in life. What we learn in our early years becomes our guide as to the actions that we choose to take or not take in our lives. For the most part these beliefs serve us well. They help us to live in harmony with our surroundings and o...

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Guided Meditation for Transcendence: ”Unforced Rhythms of Grace”

Meditation with Raphael - September 03, 2023 11:18 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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Rise Again: Morning Inspiration for the Overwhelmed Soul | A Beacon of Hope

Meditation with Raphael - September 01, 2023 09:53 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
"In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, hurt, and devoid of hope. But every dawn brings with it a fresh start, an opportunity to rise above our challenges and embrace the day ahead. 'Rise Again: Morning Inspiration for the Overwhelmed Soul' is not just a video, but a heartfe...

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5 Minute Guided Meditation for DEEP SLEEP

Meditation with Raphael - August 31, 2023 22:54 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
"Experience deep relaxation with our 5 minute guided meditation designed especially for a peaceful sleep. Let go of the day's stress, clear your mind, and embrace the night. Perfect for anyone seeking a brief yet effective meditation before bedtime. If you find this meditation helpful, please co...

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The courage to fulfill your dreams...

Meditation with Raphael - August 30, 2023 17:46 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
FREE TRANSCENDENT MEDITATION COURSE: https://www.mindbodyheartspirit.com/freecourse Daily Meditations: https://www.patreon.com/raphaelreiter   FREE WEEKLY LETTER BY RAPHAEL: https://www.raphaelreiter.com   If you would like to support the channel, you can buy me a coffee via: https://www.buy...

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Morning Positive Affirmations ~ A 10-minute guided meditation | Raphael Reiter

Meditation with Raphael - August 29, 2023 14:08 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
"Kickstart your morning with a dose of positivity! 🌅 Dive into this 10-minute guided meditation filled with empowering affirmations to set the tone for a fulfilling day ahead. 💪🌼 Perfect for beginners or seasoned meditators, this session aims to uplift, inspire, and motivate. Don't forget to SUB...

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The Mountain and the Stream - a Fable on courage and resilience

Meditation with Raphael - August 29, 2023 08:15 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
FREE TRANSCENDENT MEDITATION COURSE: https://www.mindbodyheartspirit.com/freecourse   Daily Meditations:  https://www.patreon.com/raphaelreiter   FREE WEEKLY LETTER BY RAPHAEL:  https://www.raphaelreiter.com   If you would like to support the channel, you can buy me a coffee via:  http...

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Guided Meditation for Transcendence: ”Living the Abundance of Now”

Meditation with Raphael - August 28, 2023 20:31 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
FREE TRANSCENDENT MEDITATION COURSE: https://www.mindbodyheartspirit.com/freecourse Daily Meditations: https://www.patreon.com/raphaelreiter   FREE WEEKLY LETTER BY RAPHAEL: https://www.raphaelreiter.com   If you would like to support the channel, you can buy me a coffee via: https://www.buy...

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Carpe Diem - A Warm Morning Message

Meditation with Raphael - August 28, 2023 08:45 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
✨ "Your Morning's Essential Listen: Harnessing the Power Within & Embracing Carpe Diem" ✨ Description: This episode is a gentle yet powerful reminder of the strength and resilience you carry within. As you tune in, you'll embark on a transformative journey, one that delves deep into the spirit...

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Does Charm Always Feel Easy?

Vedic Worldview - August 27, 2023 23:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
Synchronicity has become a buzzword in the past 20 years.  The notion that things can go your way and everything becomes seemingly effortless is considered a sign of evolutionary progress. Some might even say it’s a form of spiritual favoritism. But is evolution necessarily easy? In p...

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Cultural Appropriation and Cultural Integrity

Vedic Worldview - August 20, 2023 23:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
The ease with which we can travel has blurred many cultural boundaries over the past couple of hundred years, and especially so in the past 50 years. On any given day you could start your day with a Vedic Meditation practice originating in India (of course), followed by Capoeira from B...

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Guided Meditation for Transcendence: ”Embracing the Dance of Change”

Meditation with Raphael - August 20, 2023 21:17 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
FREE TRANSCENDENT MEDITATION COURSE: https://www.mindbodyheartspirit.com/freecourse Daily Meditations: https://www.patreon.com/raphaelreiter   FREE WEEKLY LETTER BY RAPHAEL: https://www.raphaelreiter.coma   If you would like to support the channel, you can buy me a coffee via: https://www.bu...

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Guided Meditation for Transcendence: ”Journey into the Simplicity of Being

Meditation with Raphael - August 14, 2023 19:11 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
FREE TRANSCENDENT MEDITATION COURSE: https://www.mindbodyheartspirit.com/freecourse Daily Meditations: https://www.patreon.com/raphaelreiter   FREE WEEKLY LETTER BY RAPHAEL: https://www.raphaelreiter.com   If you would like to support the channel, you can buy me a coffee via: https://www.buy...

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The Function of Dreaming Consciousness

Vedic Worldview - August 13, 2023 23:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
Why do we have dreams and what do they mean? Some schools of thought attempt to attribute specific meanings and interpretations of dreams, but the Vedic stance is somewhat different.  The Vedic worldview recognizes seven different states of consciousness, including dreaming, but as Th...

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