Actualization Station

Welcome back!  In this episode we officially begin our Poetry Night series! Hear the poem The Explorer by Rudyard Kipling, as well as a piece of my own, titled But in Truth. You are invited to share poems you enjoy as well, by yourself or anyone else (or favorite lyrics, excerpts from stories etc.) Just be sure to provide attribution. To take part in Poetry Night, simply download the Anchor app (totally free) on your Apple or Android device, then find Actualization Station and an episode of Poetry Night. Once it's up click the Message button on the bottom of the screen to call into the show to share a poem, or offer your own thoughts and questions. Looking forward to hearing what you have to share! Music for this episode: Traveller by Lyvo https://soundcloud.com/lyvo (licensed under CC BY 3.0) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/u1H6BGe7ZGE Next Episode: Truth is a Pathless Land, with Bruce Lee and J. Krishnamurti --- Send in a voice message: https

For today’s guided meditation we will practice Self-Inquiry. This technique, also known as the Direct Path, is part of the Advaita-Vedanta non-dual tradition, and was perhaps most clearly expressed by Ramana Maharshi, whose suggested the simple asking of the question, “Who am I?” In describing Self-Inquiry, Ramana once said, “To inquire Who am I is a long liberation, to keep the mind constantly turned within and to inquire thus, in itself is the Atma Vichara of Self-Inquiry.” In this approach to meditation, we are keeping awareness self-directed, but with a slight tweak, we aren’t just being of the sights, sounds, sensations as they’re coming in, we are being aware of awareness itself, while inquiring into who is having this experience. This is the practice of self-inquiry. Music in this episode: 1st song: Maetistia Passing By, by Acrilic Colors (licensed under CC BY 3.0) 2nd song: Empty City, by Andrew Sparrow (licensed under CC BY 3.0) Music provided by Kahvi.org and Scene.org --- Send in a voice m

"The recognition of self-transcendence as a stage of human potential beyond self-actualization presents us with a paradoxical solution to the greatest problems humanity faces. It presents us with a way that agrees with that old adage, to change the world, we must first change ourselves. But how to do that? How does one realize self-transcendence? This question sets us up to begin our exploration into the practice of self-inquiry, a technique for examining one’s own nature, which is accomplished through the turning of attention inward, to the sense of being itself." From Episode 5, The Potential that Still exists, with Ramana Maharshi and J. Krishnamurti Songs for this episode: Parallel Worlds, Stainless, and Hypnosis All songs by AlexeyV (licensed under CC BY 3.0) Music provided by the elektronik free art collective @ Kahvi.org and Scene.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/actuali/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/actuali/support

Welcome to Meditation Minutes, a weekly series here on Actualization Station where I provide guidance to jump start your meditation practice. The guided meditation here is enough for a short session, but feel free to continue on afterwards as long as you like. Songs used in the podcast today: "Better Days" by BenSound, (licensed under CC BY 3.0) provided by Audio Library. 2nd Song: "Le Pont Vers Lespace" by Affective Disorder (licensed under CC BY 3.0) provided by the electronik free art collective @ Kahvi.org and Scene.org. Rate and Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform, and join us on the Anchor FM app where you can call into any episode to share your own thoughts and questions. @ Anchor.fm/ActualizationStation Connect with Actualization Station on social media to stay updated on future episodes, meditations, poetry nights, and essential life insights, to cultivate peace and maximize your ability to flow and thrive. Exclusives @ Patreon.com/ActualizationStation --- Send in a voice message:

In this episode we cover the most integral, yet surprisingly unknown aspect of Abraham Maslow's model for human motivation, most commonly known as the Hierarchy of Needs. Quite intriguingly, there is a stage of human development that goes AFTER Self-Actualization, that is missing from most textbooks and common depictions, and it is INCREDIBLY profound! This highest level of human potential was only added in the final year before Maslow's death. And this will be key to the podcast going forward. This is our first in-depth, pro-quality podcast, and it sets the stage for everything that is to come, so don't miss out on this one! Feel free to share the episode and share your applause (which you can do through the AnchorFM Radio app). You can also share your own responses, questions and comments to this episode through Anchor by calling in to the show! Also, look us up on Patreon under "Actualization Station Podcast" if you would like to support the show! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message:

In this episode we discuss "Just What is Self-Actualization?" We'll take a look at Abraham Maslow's model of the motivation for self-transcendence in human beings: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which outlines the stages by which individuals may come to Self-Realization and Self-Actualization. Next episode will continue exploring Maslow's model to more fully understand its stages, and why the final step, Self-Transcendence is missing from most publications. Stay tuned. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/actuali/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/actuali/support

How did Jim Carey go from down and out, to one of the highest paid comedians and actors of all time? And how did Albert Einstein go from a young problem child with difficulty learning to speak, to one of the greatest minds humanity has ever known? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/actuali/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/actuali/support

Pilot Episode - The Well of Being - A 5 Minute Guide to Meditation - In this episode we enjoy a brief 5 minute meditation. This also serves as a brief introduction to just what meditation is. Look for our Guided Meditations where we go far deeper!  These meditations will remain accessible regardless of one's level of experience, as well as reliable aids to help you deepen your practice. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/actuali/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/actuali/support