Health, happiness, passion and success are the<br> results of allowing the life force to flow unimpeded through the human spirit. Healing, intelligence, and love are all the same. http://www.breakthroughradio.com/Podcasts/Podcasts.html ©Breakthrough Radio 2006 - Steven Snyder and Michael Benner http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:50:07 -0700 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:48:56 -0700 FeedForAll Mac v2.0 (2.0.0.1); http://www.FeedForAll.com/ The Authentic Self A weekly show for each and every individual, to discover there is an Authentic "Higher" Self. This wonderful, wise and powerful "New You" is the sum total of your unique gifts, talents, abilities, and multiple intelligences as understood from a "higher perspective." This is your true and unique identity — the doorway to personal and professional mastery, to purpose and passion in your life, right here, right now. Personal, Professional, Mastery, Passion, Life, Productivity, Intelligence, Healing, Love, Relationships, Life Force, Higher Self, Self Realization, Identity, Talent, Gift, Gifts, Perspective, Unique, True, Truth, Michael Benner, Steven Snyder, Breakthrou Steven Snyder and Michael Benner kurt.wyman@illuminaryarts.com Kurt Wyman no http://www.breakthroughradio.com/Podcasts/Poscast.jpg http://www.focusedpassion.com Breakthrough to a New You 400 400 You can't know what you want, or what to do to get it, if you're unclear about who you are. Are you what you think of yourself, or is your identity bound-up in how you feel about things? How can you "think for yourself," till you know who you are? What makes you tick? http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:50:07 -0700 Who are you, and how would you know? You can't know what you want, or what to do to get it, if you're unclear about who you are. Are you what you think of yourself, or is your identity bound-up in how you feel about things? How can you "think for yourself," till you know who you are? What makes you tick? 1:32:11 meaning and purpose of life, personal identity, who are you, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no The street protests in Tehran have quickly shifted their emphasis from a fraudulent election to a repressive system at large. In this webinar, we explore the non-political longing in each person on Earth for justice, freedom, and peace. http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:43:28 -0700 A non-political view of innate human passions for peace, freedom, and justice. Don't wait for politicians to change the world. Be the change! 1:26:09 politics, political protest, social dissent, dissent, civil disobedience, Michael Benner, consciousness, awareness. Michael Benner no In this week's Mystery School, Michael describes three stages of awareness --- 1). the separated being motivated by fear, 2). responsible for emotional feelings as well as thought, speech, and behavior motivated by understanding, and 3. the detached, mindful witness motivated by compassion. http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:43:38 -0700 You are not your thoughts or feelings, but rather the awareness of them. As you become more aware, you see the bigger pictures of life for their harmony rather than the apparent conflicts. 1:33:56 awareness, consciousness, mindfulness, detached, unclench, spiritual unfoldment, spiritual development, Michael Benner, Mystery School. Michael Benner no An inspiring introduction to the basic principles of Esoteric Philosophy, including laws of evolution, karma (cause & effect), reincarnation, vibration, polarity, harmony, & generation.. http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:16:14 -0700 A metaphysical view of separated physical forms as discreet vibrations of energy. Life is growth, vibration becoming more and more refined. 1:35:16 metaphysics, mysticism, hermetic, Hermes, esoteric philosophy, perennial philosophy, Ageless Wisdom, comparative religion, Michael Benner, Manly P. Hall, The Secret Teaching of All Ages, Manly's big book Michael Benner no Hatred is merely one of the faces of fear. Even those who bear no hatred, can find it difficult not to hate those who have targeted you. Here's how to recognize and release all hatred and fear for the greatest good of everyone. http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:38:40 -0700 ... even of those who hate you. Hatred cannot conquer hatred. Only love can do that. 1:39:06 hatred, hate, fear of the unknown, forgive, forgiveness, kindness, compassion, tolerance, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no Learn about the various types of biofeedback devices, brain entrainment machines, cranial electro-stimulation units, flotation tanks (sensory deprivation), sleep machines, and massage chairs. http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 26 May 2009 10:34:52 -0700 Buddha in a Box (with rechargeable batteries) You don't have to quiet the mind to meditate. You practice meditation to quiet the mind. 1:43:06 meditation, concentration, contemplation, introspection, alpha brain waves, theta brain waves, flotation tank, sensory deprivation, biofeedback, light and sound machine, brain entrainment, CES, cranial electro-stimulation devices, binaural beat Michael Benner no Codependency begins when your desire to please others becomes a need to please others through a performance. Codependents will abuse and betray themselves in an effort to manage other people's emotional feelings while expecting others to manage theirs.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 19 May 2009 08:48:44 -0700 The World's Most Common Neurosis Antidote to codependency is emotional independence ... awareness, responsibility and accountability. 1:23:04 codependent, codependency, self betrayal, self abuse, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no Just as the seven colors of the rainbow can be made from the primary three, so Divinity has not just three, but seven rays or "Spirits before the Throne."<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 12 May 2009 11:11:06 -0700 Beyond the Primary Trinity of Divinity If the Divine Trinity is a chord, here's the rest of the scale. 1:26:30 Seven Spirits, seven spirits before the throne, seven rays, theosophy, Divine Trinity, Michael Benner, meditation, contemplation, magic. Michael Benner no Many of the mysteries of altered states of expanded awareness or higher consciousness are revealed here as Michael describes the complimentary nature of meditation, self-hypnosis, and alpha brain waves.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 05 May 2009 18:32:29 -0700 Altered States as a Two-way Street Meditation is a mystical practice of understanding; self-hypnosis is an occult practice of manifestation (the Law of Attraction). 1:37:51 meditation, hypnosis, self hypnosis, self-hypnosis, law of attraction, mystic, mystical, occult, manifestation, intuition, the sixth sense, altered states, expanded awareness, higher consciousness, Michael Benner, brain waves, alpha brain waves. Michael Benner no Only one of the seven is real danger. The other six are things unknow or confusing.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:19:40 -0700 The Seven Basic Fears All fear is rooted in the lack of self-awareness. 1:31:20 fear, stress, anxiety, separation anxiety, basic fear, root fear, seven basic fears, seven fears, nervous, worry, apprehension, Michael Benner, meditation, contemplation, reflection. Michael Benner no Things are not what they seem to be. They are more, much more than they seem to be. Things are the way we've been told they should be. Things are the way you expect them to be. Perception is Reality and Reality is perception.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:09:28 -0700 Just who's Reality is this, anyway? "Buckle up, Dorothy, Kansas is goin' bye-bye." 1:27:13 Life is what you make it, see with new eyes, seeing things with new eyes, open your eyes, perception if reality, reality is perception, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no Perhaps the one, most important attitude change you can make to improve you Life is moving from helpless victim to initiating your responses. This is an ability known as "response-ability," and is a pre-requisite to success.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:26:51 -0700 Turning your Life Around, from Victim to Initiate Everyone wants to change the world. Those who are most successful, change themselves first. 1:27:05 personal responsibility, accountability, accountable, responsible, even tempered, well reasoned, stimulus response, cause and effect, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no Here's an audio lesson about attaining a level of awareness that allows you to choose your thoughts, feelings, and behavior instead of being a victim of them. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:28:45 -0700 An introduction to mindful awareness If your thoughts are the steering wheel and your emotions are the pedals, then who's driving your car? 1:18:59 mindful, mindfulness, mindful awareness, mindful consciousness, detachment, expanded awareness, higher consciousness, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no You reap what you sow, go where you look, and get what you expect. Karma also accounts for the Law of Attraction and the Golden Rule. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:24:29 -0700 The Law of Cause and Effect By one name or another, karma is a spiritual principle so true that it's respected by all major religions. 1:20:16 karma, reincarnation, spiritual laws, spiritual principles, reap what you sow, go where you look, Golden Rule, Michael Benner, Plato, Neo-Platonic, idealism, ideation, the ground of God. Michael Benner no Michael discusses the convergence of the Mayan calendar rolling over, with born-again interpretations of Revelation, the sunspot cycle, and Terrance McKenna's work with the I Ching. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:39:07 -0700 Mayan calendar prophecy meets Revelation Does your life come at you or from you? 1:31:53 2012, Mayan calendar, Mayan prophecy, end time, New Age, Age of Aquarius, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no The vast majority of your fear has nothing to do with danger. It is confusion that we fear ... at the center of which we find our Self. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:40:51 -0700 Anxiety, stress, nervousness, worry, doubt, apprehension, concern are all rooted in fear. In fact, there is nothing in Life to fear, only that which needs to be understood. 1:38:05 fear, anxiety, stress, nervousness, worry, doubt, apprehension, concern, Michael Benner, meditation, contemplation. Michael Benner no Between the false dichotomy of Creationism versus Evolution is the ancient concept of Spiritual Evolution. That is, besides Darwin's evolution of species there is an unfolding of conscious awareness ... which human beings can deliberately accelerate, if they wish, through study, meditation, and mindfulness. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:46:02 -0700 Consciousness evolves via its longing to return to its Source. Each and every human has within a desire to be better. 1:32:21 self help, self improvement, spiritual evolution, unfoldment, spiritual unfoldment, spiritual growth, spiritual development, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no It's hard to know much about anything in the world until you better understand your SELF ... your true Self, your Higher Self. What makes you tick? What do you care about, and why do you care? <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:39:53 -0800 If money and violence doesn't make you feel safe, where can you find real peace of mind? This above all; to thine own Self be true. 1:23:37 Know thyself, know your Self, emotional intelligence, emotional management, personal peace, inner peace, peace of mind, safety, personal safety, Michael Benner Michael Benner no Here's an audio essay the personal growth available to those who seek to consciously respond to fear, hurt, upset, and anger with compassion.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:22:10 -0800 Meditating on Compassion Grows your Brain No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. 1:36:33 compassion, loving-kindness, love, kind, kindness, forgiveness, forgive yourself, meditation, contemplation, self improvement, Tibetan Buddhism, Dali Lama. Michael Benner no With the rare exception of true sociopaths, everyone has a conscience ... a sense of personal ethics and values. Here are tools & tips for developing your conscience by expanding your awareness of "Self.".<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:49:21 -0800 The Wisdom of Jiminy Cricket How can other people know what's right for you? 1:42:33 conscience, consciousness, awareness, expanded awareness, heightened consciousness, values, ethics, morales, meditation, visualization, guided imagery, inner guidance Michael Benner no Change is guaranteed. It arrives as both good fortune and tragedy, but in any event, one who develops their awareness can always find an opportunity to grow ... in spite of the appearance of things.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:35:02 -0800 Anticipating change without resistance. Growth is mandatory. Suffering is optional. 1:23:41 ring pass not, ring-pass-not, transformation, transmutation, anticipating change, personal growth, guided imagery, mental rehearsal, visualization, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no Like the caduceus, spine, wand, scepter and staff, the Tree of Life is a rich allegory for the connection between the material world and its Spiritual Source ... Jacob's Ladder, the Stairway to Heaven, the Mystic's Path.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:14:49 -0800 An Ancient Model for Growth, Healing, & Change. A study of the Tree of Life allows you to climb it and enjoy its elevated point of view. 1:22:24 caduceus, spine, wand, scepter, tree of life, spiritual source, jacob's ladder. Michael Benner no In this week's webinar, we look at our priorities by questioning what is true, eternal, and infinite. What really lasts ... and what's really "real."<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:24:05 -0800 A closer look at personal values. Here's the "form versus function" debate taken to a deeper level than usual. 1:24:29 substance, substantial, all things must pass, nothing lasts, eternal, infinite, infinity, truly true, really real, Michael Benner, form versus function, appearance of things. Michael Benner no The correspondence between the principles of ancient Egyptian mysticism and electricity & magnetism is stunning. Somehow the pyramid-builders understood polarities, magnetic attraction, induction, resistance, frequency and amplitude -- principles they applied in their efforts to influence destiny with the conscious use of mind and heart..<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:37:17 -0800 The 7 Keys of Egyptian Alchemy So now you know where Gypsies got their magical notions. 1:26:02 Hermes, Mercury, Hermes Mercurius Trismegistus, gypsy, gypsies, Hermetic, hermetic alchemy, Egyptian magic, Michael Benner, Kybalion, Paul Foster Case, Manly P. Hall, Manly Hall. pyramid. Michael Benner no Social change is a relay race. You do something positive and life-affirming, then pay it forward. Be the change.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:23:35 -0800 Give your friends & family what they need most. Be the change you wish to see in the world, then pass it on. 1:28:17 change the world, changing the world, social change, conscious evolution, accelerated evolution, unfold, conscious unfolding, global awakening, global consciousness, Michael Benner, Steve Snyder. Michael Benner no It is the alpha brain wave level of inner peace that provides conscious access to the subconscious mind. When conjoined, the whole mind is much more intuitive and creative plus it learns faster with far fewer repetitions. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:44:08 -0800 That Peaceful Place between asleep and awake. Michael is joined by his business partner Steve Snyder in a discussion of alpha brain waves and the remarkable benefits of expanded awareness they make available. 1:26:09 alpha, alpha brain waves, subconscious mind, suggestibility, contemplation, receptivity, mental rehearsal, whole brain, wholistic mind, holistic mind, Steve Snyder, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no Religious rituals and ceremonies usually reflect several layers of meaning. Here we explore the deeper meaning of a Baby Christ born within each of us -- a Higher Self we must aspire to know and develop. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:52:52 -0800 The Perpetual Re-Birth of Christos Ultimately, the Christmas message of "Peace on Earth and Goodwill to All" requires Love as Charity -- the realization that there is but One Life. 1:27:33 Christmas, Christ, Christos, Love, Charity, peace on earth, goodwill to all, Santa Claus, spirit of giving, share, sharing, sharing love. Michael Benner no Levels of corruption in American society have become shocking ... an avalanche of temptation, an erosion of society's moral ground.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:29:31 -0800 Morality as a Path to Identity Ethics is a quality of Spiritual Love -- the Path to realization of your Authentic SELF. 1:27:47 Higher self, self, self respect, self interest, identity, ethics, morality, self esteem, guided imagery, visualization, contemplation, mindfulness, Michael Benner, Spiritual Love, qualities of love. Michael Benner no We discuss "pride" not only in terms of its excesses, but also as part of a false identity.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:14:02 -0800 Self-Respect or Deadly Sin? The part of you that needs pride is the false self, the ego or persona nature. The authentic self is individuated, but unique and incomparable -- no better or worse, just different from others. 1:26:06 pride, respect, self respect, dignity, integrity, deadly sin, meditation, contemplation, mindfulness, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no While most people spend their entire lives struggling to control what's being done to them, students of the Ageless Wisdom understand, instead, how to manage perspective and response.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:59:02 -0800 Because you can't control the wind, you trim your sails. Life is what you make it. 1:29:38 control, control your life, manage your life, self management, perspective, POV, life is what you make it, Michael Benner, guided imagery, visualization, meditation, stimulus response, action reaction, cause effect, first cause, Prime Mover. Michael Benner no This Ageless Wisdom Mystery School class features Michael's business partner at FocusedPassion.com, Steve Snyder. As co-hosts of the premium audio program "Finding your SELF in Paradise," Steve & Michael describe their vision of changing the world by unleashing inner peace and accelerated learning.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:59:32 -0800 Not merely a destination, Paradise is in your mind. FocusedPassion.com is the home of the premium audio program "Finding your SELF in Paradise, available as streaming audio, manual download, and premium podcast" for a contribution of 99¢/wk or more. 1:28:54 the real me, genuine self, authentic self, true you, new you, higher self, better nature, mindful, detached, visualization, guided imagery, contemplation, Steve Snyder, Michael Benner, alpha brain waves, alpha level. Michael Benner no Most emotional depression is the ache that remains when we're emotionally numb. The antidote is to begin to reflect upon, take responsibility for, and more fully understand the hurt and upset in your past.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:31:10 -0800 The residue of unexpressed hurt and heartache. Depression is usually the result of self-loathing and inner-directed anger. 1:27:54 depression, depressed, depressing, anger, heartache, meditation, mindfulness, guided imagery, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no The central mystery in all Mysticism is the Nature of Love as Consciousness -- the unifying field between the polarities of Spirit and matter.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:24:53 -0800 Beyond emotional love are the frequencies of Spiritual Love. Love does not defeat fear as good conquers evil, but rather by refining, transmuting, and redeeming fear's ignorance to the understanding of expanded awareness. 1:26:53 love, redeem, atonement, uplift, refine, self improvement, spirit, consciousness, truth, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no More than a presidential election, more than a swing from Republican to Democratic Administrations, the support for Senator Obama represents a paradigm shift, a cultural shift, a redefining of what it means to be an American. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:47 -0800 ... a philosophical overview of the upcoming election. The Age of Aquarius is at hand. 1:29:30 Aquarius, New Age, paradigm, paradigm shift, change, Michael Benner, Ageless Wisdom. Michael Benner no Chief among the several points in this lesson is scheduling opportunities to "practice" with new approaches in all areas of your life. If you're always trying to do your best, you leave yourself very little chance to learn and grow. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:43:48 -0700 The sixth of six episodes in our mini-series "Feeling Like Yourself." Use mental rehearsal in the alpha brain-wave state (guided imagery / visualization) to practice doing your best. 1:26:41 Dynamic visualization, visualization, guided imagery, mental rehearsal, slow motion, do your best, doing your best, peak performance, acting as if, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no This is part 5 of our six-part personal development mini-series FLY (Feeling Like your Self). Here are three techniques for realizing more choices than are immediately apparent. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:24:40 -0700 What to do when you don't know what you want? You can't know "what to do" until you know "what you want." Here's how to make better decisions. 1:25:25 Decision, decision making, decision-making, decide, problem-solving, problem solving, guided imagery, visualization, meditation, Steve Snyder, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no This is lesson #4 of the six-part series "Feeling Like your Self." The two techniques introduced in this webinar are listing goals and visualizing desired results. . <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:41:39 -0700 Solving problems when you know the desired result. There are only two types of problems -- those in which you know exactly what you want, and those in which the goal or solution remains a mystery. 1:25:00 problem solving, problem-solving, law of attraction, positive thinking, goal oriented, acting as if, the Secret, mirror of the mind, Michael Benner, meditation, guided imagery. Michael Benner no This is the third of our six-part series "Feeling Like Yourself" (FLY). As a result of our schooling, we rely on our mental nature while all but ignoring our emotional intelligence. Here's a great introduction to EQ and why it's usually more important to your success than IQ. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:51:34 -0700 A second way of knowing and understanding. There are two ways to understand things -- your mind is about objective (external) knowledge, and your emotions reveal subjective (personal) insight. 1:27:42 emotional intelligence, knowledge, understanding, insight, awareness, emotional management, EQ, meditation, contemplation, guided imagery, visualization, Michael Benner Michael Benner no Like physical pain, emotional pain is always a symptom of your emotional nature that indicates where healing is needed. The first and biggest challenge in this respect is to accept responsibility for the feelings evoked from you. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:50:07 -0700 The only way out, is through. Current emotional hurt can often result of unresolved emotional trauma from childhood. 1:28:36 Emotional intelligence, EQ, healing hurt, healing emotions, childhood hurt, hurt and upset, inner child, inner child work, Michael Benner, relaxation, meditation, guided imagery, visualization. Michael Benner no This is the first of six webinars in Michael Benner's personal development program "Feeling Like your Self (FLY)." Besides instruction, each of these programs includes a practical guided imagery (meditation & self-hypnosis) exercise for beginners and practitioners alike. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:50:36 -0700 All Love Flows Through your own Love for You. This is the first of six webinars in Michael Benner's personal development program "Feeling Like your Self (FLY)." Besides instruction, each of these programs includes a practical guided imagery (meditation & self-hypnosis) exercise for beginners and practitioners alike. 1:25:40 love, self love, self-love, FLY, Feeling like your Self, personal development, guided imagery, visualization, meditation, hypnosis, self hpnosis, self-hypnosis, Med-Hyp, Med Hyp, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no Habits are largely unconscious reactions to stress and anxiety. Though somewhat effective at reducing stress, at least temporarily, the negative consequences are severe. Here we describe how effective habit control require the imagination as well as your so-called will power. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:45:09 -0700 Habit Control Habits are largely unconscious reactions to stress and anxiety. Though somewhat effective at reducing stress, at least temporarily, the negative consequences are severe. Here we describe how effective habit control require the imagination as well as your so-called will power. 1:25:03 habit, unconscious, unconscious mind, suggestion, self-hypnosis, meditation, guided imagery, visualization, stress, anxiety,will power, free will, imagination, relax, relaxation, relaxed Michael Benner no Great news! You don't need a political ideology to oppose war and torture, capital punishment, extreme poverty and injustice. Your bleeding heart is enough. Learn about the Spiritual Warrior's Shield of Love & Sword of Truth.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:42:14 -0700 The Bleeding Heart of Compassion Great news! You don't need a political ideology to oppose war and torture, capital punishment, extreme poverty and injustice. Your bleeding heart is enough. Learn about the Spiritual Warrior's Shield of Love & Sword of Truth. 1:22:54 Spiritual, sacred, spiritual activism, sacred activism, spiritual warrior, sword of truth, shield of love, pantheism, panentheism Michael Benner no After centuries of persecution by the Church, where do modern philosophers & mystics stand in the comparison of spiritual disciplines and religions? Michael also groups the world's major religions into three distinct types.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:33:26 -0700 About those who are spiritual but not religious After centuries of persecution by the Church, where do modern philosophers & mystics stand in the comparison of spiritual disciplines and religions? Michael also groups the world's major religions into three distinct types. 1:20:21 religion, spiritual, philosophy, mystic, mysticism, occult, New Age, Crusades, Inquisition, dogma, Michael Benner, Perennial Philosophy, meditation, guided imagery, contemplation, meditation, pagan, pantheism, panentheism. Michael Benner no Phobias and other unreasonable fears are rooted in anxiety. Though many begin with an emotional trauma, others are supported by non-specific or free-floating anxiety. Includes an exercise that eradicates phobias and unreasonable fears.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:29:06 -0700 Why We're Afraid of the Silliest Things Phobias and other unreasonable fears are rooted in anxiety. Though many begin with an emotional trauma, others are supported by non-specific or free-floating anxiety. Includes an exercise that eradicates phobias and unreasonable fears. 1:25:21 fear, phobia, anxiety, stress, meditation, contemplation, stress management, guided imagery, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no Religion provides few descriptive concepts about how the Universe is organized. Here, Michael talks about several models from the Ageless Wisdom traditions.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:26:55 -0700 Non-authoritarian Hierarchies of Love Religion provides few descriptive concepts about how the Universe is organized. Here, Michael talks about several models from the Ageless Wisdom traditions. 1:23:22 heaven, hell, physical plane, etheric, astral, soul, Higher Self, karma, reincarnation, Christos, Buddha nature, Father in Heaven, God the Father, personal God, impersonal God, nesting dolls, Russian dolls, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no Young children do not need reasons to be happy and joyful. So what happens to make us conditional about being happy. Why do we with-hold our own happiness to spite others? Michael emphasizes happiness as the way to success, NOT the other way around. Includes guided imagery exercise. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:09:54 -0700 Restoring Spontaneous Joy Young children do not need reasons to be happy and joyful. So what happens to make us conditional about being happy. Why do we with-hold our own happiness to spite others? Michael emphasizes happiness as the way to success, NOT the other way around. Includes guided imagery exercise. 1:08:47 meditation, guided imagery, happy, happiness, joy, peace, peace of mind, Middle Way, the way, path, Mystic's Path, Love, consciousness, awareness. Michael Benner no We can be lonely in a crowd, and we can feel fulfilled when we're alone. Loneliness results from not understanding yourself. As you come to develop self-awareness, you'll find your fulfillment and be your own best friend for life. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:17:37 -0700 How the emptiness of loneliness and the fulfillment of solitude says more about you than who may or may not be near you. We can be lonely in a crowd, and we can feel fulfilled when we're alone. Loneliness results from not understanding yourself. As you come to develop self-awareness, you'll find your fulfillment and be your own best friend for life. 1:24:48 lonely, loneliness, solitude, fulfillment, understanding, self aware, self realization, Michael Benner, meditation, guided imagery, visualization, Ageless Wisdom, Mystery School, relaxation, stress management, know self, isolation, alienation, separation. Michael Benner no An examination of the unexplored implications of the Law of Attraction as discussed in the Indy video The Secret (2006). For example, no one exists in isolation, we are all co-creators. The Law works best in meditative states. Your subconscious "Genie," so-called, cannot grant you an unknown solution, desire, or result. What if you don't know what to "wish" for? <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:10:35 -0700 A Deeper Look An examination of the unexplored implications of the Law of Attraction as discussed in the Indy video The Secret (2006). For example, no one exists in isolation, we are all co-creators. The Law works best in meditative states. Your subconscious "Genie," so-called, cannot grant you an unknown solution, desire, or result. What if you don't know what to "wish" for? 1:28:31 secret, the secret, the law of attraction, Michael Benner, meditation, visualization, guided imagery. Michael Benner no Michael describes several means of stimulating an experience of higher consciousness or expanded awareness -- including psycho-active drugs like LSD, peyote, mescalin, & psilocybin. Also, brain entrainment devices, and various audio recordings of binaural beats. And, most naturally, meditation, prayer and contemplation. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:03:17 -0700 How a Quiet Mind and Calm Emotions foster greatly expanded levels of awareness. Michael describes several means of stimulating an experience of higher consciousness or expanded awareness -- including psycho-active drugs like LSD, peyote, mescalin, & psilocybin. Also, brain entrainment devices, and various audio recordings of binaural beats. And, most naturally, meditation, prayer and contemplation. 1:21:43 LSD, altered states, higher consciousness, expanded awareness, meditation, contemplation, intuition, inspiration, revelation, illumination, realization, entrainment, light and sound machines, Michael Benner. Michael Benner no Overview of the physiological, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of meditation. Also describes the various forms including contemplation, mantra, visualization, etc. <br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:37:01 -0700 ... and why bother doing it? Overview of the physiological, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of meditation. Also describes the various forms including contemplation, mantra, visualization, etc. 1:28:15 Meditation, visualization, guided imagery, contemplation, contemplative, meditative, relaxation, stress management Michael Benner no When you understand that confusion can be a very scary states, you can then imagine how it would result in more anxiety which creates still more confusion ... a vicious cycle of fear & ignorance in which people feel "stuck."<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:21:16 -0700 ... and what to do about it. When you understand that confusion can be a very scary states, you can then imagine how it would result in more anxiety which creates still more confusion ... a vicious cycle of fear & ignorance in which people feel "stuck." Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:28:52 confusion, confused, stuck, unstuck, stress, fear, ignorance Michael Benner no While good to know others, enlightened people seek primarily to understand themselves.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:19:27 -0700 Who Are You ... Really? There's a joke about a fellow who asks a book store clerk where he can find the "Self Help" books. The clerk says, While good to know others, enlightened people seek primarily to understand themselves. Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:09:38 know thyself, false self, true self, ego, persona, personality, higher self, soul, over-soul, consciousness, awareness, mindfulness, detachment, material self, spiritual self, Michael Benner no There's a joke about a fellow who asks a book store clerk where he can find the "Self Help" books. The clerk says, "Well, I could tell you, but that would defeat the purpose." Here are the titles, authors and descriptions you've been looking for.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:29:50 -0700 The Books You Need to Read to Find Your Higher Self There's a joke about a fellow who asks a book store clerk where he can find the "Self Help" books. The clerk says, "Well, I could tell you, but that would defeat the purpose." Here are the titles, authors and descriptions you've been looking for. Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:32:32 book, reading list, personal development, self help, metaphysics, Michael Benner no The vast majority of humans in this day and age, see their lives as being done to them, rather than coming from or through themselves. While both are true, great benefits await those who learn to emphasize their ability to consciously choose their attitude and responses.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:46:38 -0700 Growing from an Effect of Your Life to Its Cause The vast majority of humans in this day and age, see their lives as being done to them, rather than coming from or through themselves. While both are true, great benefits await those who learn to emphasize their ability to consciously choose their attitude and responses. Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:27:22 Victimization, initiate, self-initiated, responsibility, accountability, ownership Michael Benner no Here's an introduction to the basic principles of Emotional Intelligence. Includes information on calming the emotional nature and developing your intuition.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:02:13 -0700 The Two Intelligences: IQ & EQ Here's an introduction to the basic principles of Emotional Intelligence. Includes information on calming the emotional nature and developing your intuition. Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:26:54 EQ, Emotional Intelligence, emotional management, feelings, affect, Ageless Wisdom, Mystery School Michael Benner no What do we do when we disagree with someone we love -- cause them feel like a "loser" in order to make your point. Winning and losing is an inappropriate model for resolving conflict in a family setting. Here we describe the power of acknowledgment.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:15:37 -0700 Getting heard and Understood in Marriage, Family, and Romantic Relationships What do we do when we disagree with someone we love -- cause them feel like a "loser" in order to make your point. Winning and losing is an inappropriate model for resolving conflict in a family setting. Here we describe the power of acknowledgment. Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:23:48 conflict resolution, marriage counseling, couples counseling, communication skills Michael Benner no Michael continues from Maui Hawaii.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:16:45 -0700 The Three-fold Nature of All Things We explore the mysteries of Above and Below, Creator and Creation through the Third Way -- the Heart (Soul) or Middle of all dichotomies. Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:17:51 Middle Way, Third Way, Trinity, trinities, Higher Heart, Soul, Love, Consciousness, Truth, Atman, Vishnu Michael Benner no Michael continues from Maui Hawaii.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:12:26 -0700 Michael Benner Live! Michael from Paradise Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:21:00 Finding your Self in Paradise, focused passion, Michael Benner, Steven Snyder Michael Benner no Michael continues from Maui Hawaii.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:12:48 -0700 Michael Benner Live! Michael from Paradise Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:22:20 Finding your Self in Paradise, focused passion, Michael Benner, Steven Snyder Michael Benner no Michael continues from Maui Hawaii.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sun, 11 May 2008 06:46:04 -0700 Michael Benner Live! Michael from Paradise Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:16:32 Finding your Self in Paradise, focused passion, Michael Benner, Steven Snyder Michael Benner no Michael continues from Maui Hawaii.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sun, 04 May 2008 11:47:42 -0700 Michael Benner Live! Michael from Paradise Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:15:43 Finding your Self in Paradise, focused passion, Michael Benner, Steven Snyder Michael Benner no Michael continues from Maui Hawaii.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:00:21 -0700 Michael Benner Live! Michael from Paradise Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:09:51 Finding your Self in Paradise, focused passion, Michael Benner, Steven Snyder Michael Benner no Michael continues from Maui Hawaii.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:36:52 -0700 Michael Benner Live! Michael from Paradise Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:26:49 Finding your Self in Paradise, focused passion, Michael Benner, Steven Snyder Michael Benner no Michael continues from Maui Hawaii.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:11:53 -0700 Michael Benner Live! Michael from Paradise Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:22:13 Finding your Self in Paradise, focused passion, Michael Benner, Steven Snyder Michael Benner no Michael continues from Maui Hawaii.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:05:50 -0700 Michael Benner Live! Michael from Paradise Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:12:30 Finding your Self in Paradise, focused passion, Michael Benner, Steven Snyder Michael Benner no Michael continues from Maui Hawaii.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:04:08 -0700 Michael Benner Live! Michael from Paradise Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:29:06 Finding your Self in Paradise, focused passion, Michael Benner, Steven Snyder Michael Benner no Michael continues Tele-conference from Maui Hawaii.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:02:31 -0700 Michael Benner Live! Michael from Paradise Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:17:01 Finding your Self in Paradise, focused passion, Michael Benner, Steven Snyder Michael Benner no Michael continues live Tele-conferences from Maui Hawaii.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:04:37 -0700 Michael Benner Live! Michael from Paradise Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:29:06 Finding your Self in Paradise, focused passion, Michael Benner, Steven Snyder Michael Benner no Michael continues live Tele-conferences from Maui Hawaii.<br><br> Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:09:34 -0700 Michael Benner Live! Michael from Paradise Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. Be part of the Live Teleconference Sunday's at 1:PM Pacific. 1:23:21 Finding your Self in Paradise, focused passion, Michael Benner, Steven Snyder Michael Benner no Anxiety, stress, or just plain old fear, it's what you don't know about yourself that's behind it. http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:37:39 -0800 False Evidence Appearing Real Anxiety, stress, or just plain old fear, it's what you don't know about yourself that's behind it. Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information 11:27 Stress, anxiety, fear, worry, doubt, apprehension, nervous, alpha brain waves, confusion, meditation, Hero. Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no Learn the very important difference between doing many things at once, and doing many things one at a time. http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:58:08 -0800 Examples of why less is more Learn the very important difference between doing many things at once, and doing many things one at a time. Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information 15:36 sleep, dreams, incubation, daydream, alpha brain waves, intuition. Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no Steve and Michael discuss the The nature of sleep and the value of both daydreams and night dreams. http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:56:19 -0800 Sleep and Dreams The dreams we have at night and occasionally remember upon awakening and deliberate focused daydreaming happen in the same levels of mind. Brian researchers call it the alpha & theta levels. In this podcast, Michael and Steve discuss the practical value of both experiences, plus how to incubate dreams to provide enhanced intuition, how to psych-up for the next day, and wake up naturally without an alarm clock at the precise time you wish to awaken. Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information 13:08 sleep, dreams, incubation, daydream, alpha brain waves, intuition. Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no Steve and Michael discuss the Qualities of Success http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:32:36 -0800 Success is more than its appearance. Don't follow the money. Follow your heart's desire to be truly successful. Steve and Michael explain prosperity consciousness and the importance of the gratitude and philanthropy required for real success. Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. 12:45 success, prosperity, fulfillment, gratitude, philanthropy, wealth. Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no Steve and Michael discuss the Career as Calling http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:15:05 -0800 'cause just any old job won't do Besides discussing how to know what type of career is right for you, Steve and Michael also explain the difference between the "meaning" and the "purpose" of Existence. Learn to put meaning into your life by respecting your creative aspirations. Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. 10:29 Emotional management, EQ, self help, wisdom, understanding, insight, intuition Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no Steve and Michael discuss the Emotional Management.<br> Understanding your self, based on what you care about. http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:53:16 -0800 Finding Yourself in Paradise ... a Place of Perfect Peace Most of us were taught in school about the supremacy of the mind, but few learned about the essence of subjectivity -- your unique emotional nature. In this week's edition, Michael & Steve discuss the value of emotions and how to understand them through emotional management. Visit www.FocusedPassion.com or call 818/973-3154 for more information. 15:16 Emotional management, EQ, self help, wisdom, understanding, insight, intuition Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no Steve and Michael discuss the Higher Self.<br> To varying degrees, most people are in touch with their longing to be better -- an aspect of conscience that compels learning, healing, and growth. In this program, Steve &amp; Michael explore ways to realize your Higher Self ... an essential Self that experiences Harmony and Love in All Things. Questions of self-esteem beg the question, which self -- the frightened, separative self or the Higher Self of Wisdom, Love and Truth? In a more practical sense, the self that is the problem, or the self that knows the solution? http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:31:07 -0800 Finding Yourself in Paradise ... a Place of Perfect Peace To varying degrees, most people are in touch with their longing to be better -- an aspect of conscience that compels learning, healing, and growth. In this program, Steve & Michael explore ways to "realize" your Higher Self ... an essential Self that experiences Harmony and Love in All Things. Questions of self-esteem beg the question, which self -- the frightened, separative self or the Higher Self of Wisdom, Love and Truth? In a more practical sense, the self that is the problem, or the self that knows the solution? 1:10:14 Higher Self, self realization, fulfillment, transmutation, self-esteem Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no Steve and Michael focus on Accelerated Learning. http://www.focusedpassion.com/ kurt@illuminaryarts.com Mon, 26 Nov 2007 06:29:12 -0800 Accelerated Learning Steve and Michael explore Accelerated Learning 53:09 Breakthrough, Accelerated Learning, Intelligence, Healing, Love, Relationships, Life Force, Higher Self, Self Realization Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no A look into our Dreams and Giving http://www.focusedpassion.net/relationships.htm kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:36:48 -0800 Dreams and Giving Steven and Michael look at the Breakthrough Seminar 53:33 Breakthrough, Dreams and Giviing, Intelligence, Healing, Love, Relationships, Life Force, Higher Self, Self Realization Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no A look into our Dreams and Giving http://www.focusedpassion.net/relationships.htm kurt@illuminaryarts.com Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:31:17 -0800 Dreams and Giving Steven and Michael look at the Breakthrough Seminar 52:49 Breakthrough, Dreams and Giviing, Intelligence, Healing, Love, Relationships, Life Force, Higher Self, Self Realization Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no The Breakthrough Seminars http://www.focusedpassion.net/relationships.htm kurt@illuminaryarts.com Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:06:39 -0700 Seminar Afterglow Steven and Michael look at the Breakthrough Seminar 53:08 Breakthrough, the Gift inside us all, Life, Productivity, Intelligence, Healing, Love, Relationships, Life Force, Higher Self, Self Realization Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no The Breakthrough Seminars http://www.focusedpassion.net/relationships.htm kurt@illuminaryarts.com Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:30:52 -0700 Seminar Afterglow Steven and Michael look at the Breakthrough Seminar 53:06 Breakthrough, the Gift inside us all, Life, Productivity, Intelligence, Healing, Love, Relationships, Life Force, Higher Self, Self Realization Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no The Breakthrough Experience http://www.focusedpassion.net/relationships.htm kurt@illuminaryarts.com Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:57:10 -0700 Prelude to a Seminar Steven and Michael look at the Breakthrough Seminar 52:59 Breakthrough, the Gift inside us all, Life, Productivity, Intelligence, Healing, Love, Relationships, Life Force, Higher Self, Self Realization Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no The Breakthrough Experience http://www.focusedpassion.net/relationships.htm kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sat, 13 Oct 2007 04:24:57 -0700 Prelude to a Seminar Steven and Michael look at the Breakthrough Seminar 52:03 Breakthrough, the Gift inside us all, Life, Productivity, Intelligence, Healing, Love, Relationships, Life Force, Higher Self, Self Realization Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no Inspiration and Revelations of Alpha http://www.focusedpassion.net/relationships.htm kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sat, 13 Oct 2007 04:25:09 -0700 The Breakthrough Gift Part 2 Steven and Michael look at the gift inside us all. 51:24 Breakthrough, the Gift inside us all, Life, Productivity, Intelligence, Healing, Love, Relationships, Life Force, Higher Self, Self Realization Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no Inspiration and Revelations of Alpha http://www.focusedpassion.net/relationships.htm kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sat, 13 Oct 2007 04:25:16 -0700 The Breakthrough Gift Part 1 Steven and Michael look at the gift inside us all. 51:40 Breakthrough, the Gift inside us all, Life, Productivity, Intelligence, Healing, Love, Relationships, Life Force, Higher Self, Self Realization Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no Learn about Seminar http://www.focusedpassion.net/relationships.htm kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sat, 13 Oct 2007 04:25:26 -0700 The Breakthrough Seminar Part 2 Steven and Michael look at the next seminar. 53:44 Breakthrough, Seminar, moving away from pain, Life, Productivity, Intelligence, Healing, Love, Relationships, Life Force, Higher Self, Self Realization Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no Learn about Seminar http://www.focusedpassion.net/relationships.htm kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sat, 13 Oct 2007 04:25:30 -0700 The Breakthrough Seminar Part 1 Steven and Michael look at the next seminar. 51:50 Breakthrough, Seminar, moving away from pain, Life, Productivity, Intelligence, Healing, Love, Relationships, Life Force, Higher Self, Self Realization Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no Learn about new Breakthrough Methods to find a New You http://www.focusedpassion.net/relationships.htm kurt@illuminaryarts.com Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:17:00 -0700 Moving Away from Pain Part 1 Steven and Michael look into creating a NEW YOU! 52:06 Breakthrough, Testimonials, moving away from pain, Life, Productivity, Intelligence, Healing, Love, Relationships, Life Force, Higher Self, Self Realization Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no Learn about new Breakthrough Methods to find a New You http://www.focusedpassion.net/relationships.htm kurt@illuminaryarts.com Sat, 01 Sep 2007 06:06:36 -0700 Moving Away from Pain Part 1 Steven and Michael look into creating a NEW YOU! 52:47 Breakthrough, Testimonials, Focused Passion, the Secret, Passion, Life, Productivity, Intelligence, Healing, Love, Relationships, Life Force, Higher Self, Self Realization Steven Snyder and Michael Benner no