Les 1
Why Transformational Mindfulness?
Discover why transformational mindfulness is different from traditional mindfulness practices. Learn how it goes beyond focusing on external activities to foster a deeper connection with yourself. Understand how this approach can lead to profound insights and lasting fulfilment.
Les 2
Why We Need To Learn to Be With Ourselves
Understand the critical importance of learning to be with ourselves. Explore the dissatisfaction and exhaustion that arise from constant distraction and avoidance. Delve into the role of dopamine addiction and how it keeps us from being truly present with ourselves.
Les 3
Why We Don't Want To Be With Ourselves
Uncover the deep-seated reasons we avoid being with ourselves. From early conditioning to the lure of constant stimulation, understand why it often feels safer to escape our own company. Delve into the psychological and emotional barriers that keep us from facing our inner world and learn how this avoidance impacts our overall wellbeing.
Les 4
Be With Silence
Embrace the transformative power of silence. Learn how silence can serve as a wellspring of creativity and insight, despite the discomfort it may initially bring. Explore personal and anecdotal evidence on how silence fosters innovation and deep inner connection.
Les 5
Be With Stillness
Discover the transformative power of stillness. Reflect on personal habits and the discomfort often felt in stillness. Learn how to embrace and explore these sensations, understanding their roots and the profound insights they can bring. Through practical exercises, begin to find peace in stillness and observe its impact on your life.
Les 6
Be With Emotions
Learn to be with your emotions in a healthy and accepting way. Understand how we commonly avoid emotional experiences and the importance of observing and sitting with them. Explore the concept of emotions as energy in motion and how to allow this energy to flow without resistance.
Les 7
Be With Thoughts
Explore the nature of thoughts and learn how to observe them without attachment. Understand the origins of thoughts and the power of being an observer. Recognise the difference between your thoughts and your true self, and discover the freedom that comes from this understanding.
Les 8
Be With Now
Dive into the present moment and explore the richness it offers. Recognise the tendency to wait for future conditions to feel better and learn to surrender to the now for true peace. Understand that true presence is the key to lasting fulfilment and practise being in the now with your thoughts, emotions, and sensations.
Les 9
Be With Who You Are
Embrace your true self by observing and understanding the voices in your head. Recognise their origins and the tension they create in your body. Learn to differentiate between these conditioned voices and your authentic self, and experience the power of awareness in transforming self-perception.
Les 10
Embrace Your Journey
Reflect on the journey you've taken through this course. Recognise the insights gained and the transformations experienced. Celebrate your progress and understand that the journey of being with yourself is ongoing and ever-deepening. Embrace the ongoing practice of self-connection and continue exploring and deepening your inner relationship.