Step Into Your Greatness - Mindfulness/Meditation
By Daniel James Rutter
Step Into Your Greatness - Mindfulness/Meditation Oct 30, 2020
Episode 34 - Discovering the art of awareness Part 1
“Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on things, they are transformed.” Thich Nhat Hanh
In this episode of SIYG, I discuss:
Taking that first step into awareness can be one of the most liberating steps we take in our lives
Cultivating your awareness skills is a practice. Like gratitude, kindness and compassion it is simply a skill. In this episode I dissect and explain the first stage of awareness to help you see the first stage of mindfulness training. When we first begin to meditate and implement mindfulness we learn how to step back from our thoughts and feelings, see them clearly and let them go. This is a massive step for many people. At first it will take the feeling of self awareness, but over time it will lead to the next stage of awareness, awareness itself.
Awareness is your birth right and its more than meets the eye, take that first step today and begin your own personal transformation...
We can.... witness our thought and feelings finding a greater sense of ease, calm and clarity in the process
Episode 33 - Discovering the true power of gratitude
Gratitude is the mother of all emotions
“When you go deeply into the present, gratitude arises spontaneously, even if it’s just gratitude for breathing, gratitude for the aliveness that you feel in your body. Gratitude is there when you acknowledge the aliveness of the present moment."
—Ekhart Tolle
In this episode of SIYG, I discuss:
When your truly thankful for what you have, you create the space to be grateful for more...
Gratitude is a practice. It is simply a skill. The more we implement it skilfully with mindfulness and habitually during our day, the more we get to benefit from it. If we adopt gratitude into our meditation we are primed, ready to mindfully access it during our waking day. Start your day with gratitude, live your day with gratitude and finish your day with gratitude. It's one of the most powerful emotions you can call upon at anytime. If you practice it often enough you can begin to learn how to flick the switch of gratitude on like a lightbulb. Use it to be thankful for your relationships, use it to appreciate your qualities and most importantly use it when you are challenged. If you can be grateful for all the challenges you face in life you access growth, resiliency and grit.
We can....
Access gratitude on demand, by releasing our negative tendencies and moving forward with a genuine sense of gratefulness...
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Enjoy this brand new episode and I will see you same time next week for Episode 34!
To mindfulness and beyond!
Have a great day
Danny and The SIYG team!
Episode 32 - How To Harness Blue Sky Awareness
When you find a space inside that can generate a sense of love and kindness to all beings, you have found a true sense of mindfulness in your life.
“Give your real being a chance to shape your life”
— Nisargadatta Maharaj
In this episode of SIYG, I discuss:
Thoughts are like the cloud in the sky, they come and go yet the blue sky always remains.
Mindfulness gives us opportunity to realise the full potential of our mind. The blue sky awareness metaphor is a extremely helpful reminder of how our minds work on a moment to moment basis. When we train the mind for awareness, we firstly have to have the courage to let go our judgements and labels to experience the freshness and stillness in the now. We can learn to always remember that no matter how difficult or cloudy the mind will feel, the blue sky is always there with us.
We can....
Find the blue sky awareness metaphor helpful to experience a greater sense of well being and freedom.
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Enjoy this brand new episode and I will see you same time next week for Episode 33!
To mindfulness and beyond!
Have a great day
Danny and The SIYG team!
Episode 31 - Discovering two modes of Awareness
In this episode of SIYG, I discuss:
2 modes of Awareness How reflection is a powerful tool when training the mind Unpacking arising awareness How to embrace spacial awareness Noticing that the changeless experience of awareness is linked with what does change in our lives That the 2 modes of awareness finally fall into non dual awareness How to rest as awareness and not be overwhelmed by events in our lives Decoding our experience so we can operate with freshness, fulfilment and freedomAwareness is our true nature, if we find that we discover our inherent greatness.
Mindfulness training starts with the realisation that we can be aware of our experience. At the beginning of the path this may feel like it has no significance, but with time and training it becomes the most important aspect of our lives.
To witness non dual awareness is to find your own confidence and clarity. There can be challenges along the way but with guidance and the support of a community you can break through and discover the gift that keeps on giving.
We can....
Find all the aspects of life where we are tuned in and connected to each other, living from that place on a moment to moment basis.
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Enjoy this brand new episode and I will see you same time next week for Episode 32!
To mindfulness and beyond!
Have a great day
Danny and The SIYG team!
Episode 30 - 3 Powerful Mindfulness Techniques to deal with stress and overwhelm
Mindfulness gives you a path to realise your minds full potential
“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” ~ Amit Ray
In this episode of SIYG, I discuss:
Becoming fully aware means you are becoming fully awake.
Why is it so hard to embrace change?
Mindfulness offers us all a useful and insightful approach to overcoming the difficulty when facing change. If we can find a deep sense of calm in the mind, creating headspace to allow change to happen we fall into alignment with ourselves and our lives. Every time you come back to the present moment you fall back in touch with awareness, which one realised is free and full in each and every moment.
We can....
Embrace change and a find deep sense of freedom within...
Enjoy this brand new episode and I will see you same time next week for Episode 31!
To mindfulness and beyond!
Danny and the SIYG team
Episode 29 - The true power of mindfulness
Welcome to the episode number 29 of the SIYG podcast!
In this episode of SIYG, I discuss:
How mindfulness allows us to train greater sense of fulfilment in our selves The power of Awareness A simple and effective way to realise our awareness How to drop judgement in our lives Noticing where we are connected with each other rather than separate How fulfilment and freshness go hand in hand when training mindful awareness Using awareness as supports for our mindfulness Realising that joy is a inherent quality of our mind Riding the challenges with skill of mindfulnessWhen you are present you are fully aligned with life itself.
Why is the present moment so important? It is where our life fully takes place.
To find a deep sense of fulfilment with mindfulness training is a gift and an opportunity. Each and everyone of us has the opportunity to realise the power of awareness itself. When training our mind in meditation we begin to fall back into the freshness of each moment, each moment is brand new and can be fully experienced in our mind.
Epiosde 28 - The power in the present moment
In this episode, we discuss power of the present moment. Simply being here now can sound simple but can be a tricky skill for many. In this episode we breakdown how mindfulness at its core is help you stay present, calm and clear. When you train the skills of mindfulness you begin to discover the power of the now. The present moment can seem so boring, yet we begin to discover its more than meets the eye! Enjoy this episode!
Episode 27 - 3 mindfulness techniques and trainings to deal with difficult emotions.
In this episode we uncover 3 mindfulness techniques and trainings to deal with difficult emotions. We firstly look at the fundamentals of awareness training. We then discuss how accepting emotions is a powerful step forward! We then finally breakdown impermanence, how to successfully work with our ever changing thoughts feelings and perceptions! Enjoy this epiosode!
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Episode 26 - Calming the mind on demand with mindful awareness
In this episode, we discuss how to calm the mind on demand. We unpack the benefits of calming the mind on demand and discuss when mindful awareness is fully present. We also talk about how calming the mind on demand is one of the key skills you develop when you first begin your mindfulness/meditation journey! Enjoy this episode!
Episode 25 - A powerful 5 step process to work with difficult thoughts
In this episode, we discuss a powerful 5 step process working with unhelpful thoughts or beliefs. We take a look at how you can breakdown your thoughts and discover a simple and effective sequence to acknowledge thoughts, process them and move on. Negative thoughts can lead to negative outcomes in our lives, so if we can address the thoughts and let them we go we can uncover opportunities and solution in our daily lives! Enjoy this epiosode!
Episode 24 - The difference between Awareness and Self consciousness - training the mind for Awareness
In this episode, we discuss the key differences between awareness and self consciousness! We take a look at how Awareness can be a more proactive step in training the mind over feeling too self conscious. We dissect the fundamental differences between each and the skills that help us cultivate our awareness skills. Enjoy this epiosode!
Episode 23 - How to train compassion and use it daily
In this episode, we discuss how to train compassion and use it daily! We take a look at how compassion can be an integral step in training our minds. We dissect the four key elements of compassion training and how you can start implementing compassion in your life on a daily basis! Enjoy this epiosode!
Episode 22- Why compassion matters. How to adopt a wisdom based mindset with the aid of mindfulness.
In this episode, we discuss why compassion matters! If you don't have awareness you can't implement compassion. If you don't have compassion you're awareness skills can feel half baked. We uncover how compassion is a integral benefit to you and the the relationships you have in your life. Enjoy this episode!
Episode 21 - Discovering 3 ways Mindfulness can help us find a deeper sense of happiness
In this episode, we discover 3 ways mindfulness can help us find a deeper sense of happiness. Harnessing and maintaining your awareness skills can be more profound than we actually think. When we begin to meditate happiness for many of us can a long way away. But with time and training we can begin to experience a strong sense of well being and happiness. We look at 3 ways mindfulness can help you find a deeper sense of happiness. Enjoy this episode!
Episode 20 - Unpacking the key terms used in mindfulness
In this episode, we unpack the key terms used in mindfulness. Key terms such as insight, acceptance, beginners mind and much more. In this episode you will discover how to apply each term within your meditation practice and how you implement each one daily. Enjoy this episode!
Episode 19 - How to harness the power of the breath with mindfulness
In this episode, we uncover the power of the breath in our mindfulness practice. We unpack 3 ways you can use the breathing to increase concentration, master your relationship with thought and gain further wisdom and insight into how they arise. If we master our breath we master our minds! Enjoy this episode!
Episode 18 - How to choose the right meditation practice
In this episode, we uncover the two most popular meditations in the west! Both Mindfulness and Transcendental Meditation have become extremely popular to help manage stress, boost creativity and so much more. In this episode, we dissect which meditation practice may best suit you! Both practices have some fantastic benefits so tune in to find out more!
Epiosde 17 - How to clarify your values with mindfulness/meditation
In this episode we breakdown how we can clarify our value system with mindfulness/meditation. With further clarity, you can really define your own personal values and inject them into your daily life. In this episode, I have given you a three-step process on how you can not only define your values but actually take action with them. If you highlight your values, meditate on them and take daily action with them you can really begin to see your values become an ingrained habit which you and others get to benefit from.
Episode 15- How to harness a healthy sense of self with mindfulness/meditation
In this episode we take a look at how to harness a healthy sense of self within your meditation practice. We take a look at how you can relate to your thoughts and feelings with a healthier sense of self. We unpack how this can massively help you relate to all your thoughts and feelings with a clear sense of awareness! Enjoy!
Episode 14- How to define freedom with mindfulness/meditation
In this episode we unpack how we define freedom with the aid of mindfulness/meditation. We unpack how both mindfulness meditation and non - dual mindfulness can help you uncover a deep sense of inner freedom. We dive into what non dual mindfulness is and how both sets of teachings can help you see what freedom actually is. Enjoy!
Episode 13 - Unpacking resilience with the aid of mindfulness and meditation
In this episode we unpack how we can develop of our resilience skills with mindfulness and meditation. We learn how we develop our resilient skills with mindfulness and look at challenging thoughts, feelings and emotions as actual supports when training the mind. Overtime we can gather further resilience skills to turn towards what maybe holding us back or causing us further suffering. Enjoy!
Episode 12 - Overcoming obstacles and challenges with mindfulness and meditation
Episode 11 - Learn how mindfulness/meditation can help us manage stress uncovering a strong sense of perspective along the way!
Episode 10 - 5 Ways Mindfulness/Meditation can help you unlock happiness!
Episode 9 - The 5 Key Areas of Mindfulness
Episode 8 - Can Meditation/Mindfulness make us happy?
Episode 7 - Can Mindfulness help increase our performance in high pressure situations?
Episode 6- What is the role of acceptance in our mindfulness/meditation training?
Episode 5 - 3 effective ways to be more mindful in your day to day life
Episode 4 - How Happiness Is a Natural Quality Of Mind
Episode 3 - Finding Calm In The Storm - Using R.A.I.N as a helpful acronym
Episode 2 - The 3 Pillars of Mindfulness/meditation