John Vervaekes Lectern
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Awareness of Awareness | After Socrates Ecology of Practices #3
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6:07Now PlayingDr. John Vervaeke introduces an essential practice aimed at fostering an enriched sense of awareness, blending it seamlessly with the "Humble Wonder" practice discussed in the previous episode.
Starting with a centered, rooted state, Dr. Vervaeke guides you through a series of physical and mental actions to open your senses and your heart to the surrounding reality. Learn the impact of your gaze - looking up to be reality-centered, or down to be ego-centered - and the transformative power of breath, from the expanding horizon of awe to the collapsing, comforting hearth of home.
Following this, Dr. Vervaeke takes you through an "awareness of awareness" exercise that engages all senses. He encourages you to lean into the experience of seeing, listening, touching, tasting, and smelling individually, and then all at once. This exploration of multi-sensory awareness leads you to the realization of the pure being of awareness, a state both inside and outside of you.
These practices are meant to be incorporated into your daily routine, adding onto the Humble Wonder practice, with each transition creating a deeply immersive and mindful sequence. The aim is to nurture your receptivity and realization of the awareness that encompasses all senses, helping you just rest in the state of being aware.
Keep practicing and join us in the next episode where the Awareness Practice and the Aha moment will lead us into a third and fourth practice that promises further self-realization. Don't forget to continue your study, imaginal work, and dialogical engagement as part of your path towards wisdom.
As always, thank you for your time and attention. Let the practices guide your journey towards enhanced self-awareness and realization.
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