Blog: Awaken to Life with Eric Putkonen

You Chose This Life (50th episode of Out of Our Minds)

Awaken2Life — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:25:52 GMT

Do you dream or do dreams happen to you? In Nonduality, can we ever be the victim? These are but two of many things we will ponder in this episode. Join us as we explore all this and more. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org/podcast-more-oom.html Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

Not Knowing (episode 49 of Out of Our Minds : bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:23:15 GMT

Does not knowing the future make you feel insecure or not in control? It seems many strongly desire to know, but being comfortable with not knowing is an aspect of awakening. Does the idea of not being able to totally know yourself bother you? For the Enlightened do not really totally know themselves. This episode explores knowing. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org/podcast-more-oom.html Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

Gently Down the Stream (episode 48 of Out of Our Minds : bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:34:21 GMT

In this episode we take another line from Row, row, row your boat...and delve into its secrets about the Tao, stress, detachment, etc. Nonduality and the Tao are equivocul...so this episode covers an aspect of Awakening and some of the secrets. Allowing what comes to come, allowing what goes to go, and enjoying what is as it is for as long as it is...until it goes. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org/podcast-more-oom.html Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

The Moment You Ask How, You are Lost (episode 47 of Out of Our Minds - biweekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:21:21 GMT

How do you Awaken? How do you reach Enlightenment? How do you experience everything Advaita is talking about? These are common questions, but asking how is the wrong direction. In this episode, we will answer why it is the wrong question and direction. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org/podcast-more-oom.html Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

Is the Ego Really Bad? (episode 46 of Out of Our Minds - bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:57:07 GMT

This topic was brought up during the recent Twin Cities Conference on Awakening. Someone had an issue with the idea of the ego being something bad and something to be destroyed. In this episode I will cover this in far more detail than I was able to during the conference. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org/podcast-more-oom.html Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

What is Acceptance? (episode 45 of Out of Our Minds - bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Tue, 26 May 2009 18:55:38 GMT

To accept what is as it is for as long as it is. But some question...if I accept what is, how can I change anything? Others question, how do I accept what is? These are some of the areas we delve into in this episode. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org/podcast-more-oom.html Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

Living Without Purpose (episode 44 of Out of Our Minds - bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:24:25 GMT

Although most people look for purpose and meaning in their lives, what if we ceased looking for purpose and lived without purpose? People think of this with dread and fear, but could this not be the way those who are awake live? One of the main Buddhist principles is "purposelessness"...and in this episode we explore it. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org/podcast-more-oom.html Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

Action Without Thought (episode 43 of Out of Our Minds - bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:59:18 GMT

There are many groups of people who understand that thoughts get in the way of action, and so act without thought. It is not just the Zen Master sitting in front of a wall that has no thoughts, no mind is just being aware and truly present...regardless if we are in action or not. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org/podcast-more-oom.html Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

Enlightenment is Not a Gain, but a Loss (episode 42 of Out of Our Minds)

Awaken2Life — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:29:02 GMT

Why do so many believe something is gained upon Enlightenment? In this episode we cover how Enlightenment is really a loss instead of a gain. Also we brush upon the meaning of true humility. A parting question is “what are you willing to lose for Enlightenment?” Website - http://www.awaken2life.org/podcast-more-oom.html Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

Appearances are Deceiving (episode 41 of Out of Our Minds - biweekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:58:29 GMT

Mirages and magic tricks are but two of many examples we could us to illustrate that what we see is not what really is. So often we totally believe what we see...including believing the appearance of all of us being separate. But is that really the way it is? Website - http://www.awaken2life.org/podcast-more-oom.html Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

The World is Fundamentally Play (episode 40 of Out of Our Minds)

Awaken2Life — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:18:26 GMT

This is something we have forgotten as adults. Adults spend much of their lives working...which is filled with struggle, strive, effort, and looking forward to free time to play. Playing is the fundamental activity of life in the world. We, as children, start out playing...but then at some point we worked. This episode delves into play versus work and how life can be play instead of work. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org/podcast-more-oom.html Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

Ponderings - episode 39 of Out of Our Minds (bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:14:08 GMT

This episode is Eric’s ponderings and several things he wanted to talk about, including - being in the present moment, ceasing clinging and repelling, dukkha and unsatisfactoriness, enjoying the journey, and the enlightened as a Maha Bhogi (Great Enjoyer). Website - http://www.awaken2life.org/podcast-more-oom.html Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

Relationships and Romance? - episode 38 of Out of Our Minds (Valentine's Day Special)

Awaken2Life — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:40:49 GMT

What do relationships and romance look like after Awakening and Enlightenment? What is the difference between love and attachment? These questions and others are covered in this Valentine's Day Special. Eric, the host, speaks in reference to his own direct experience and his life with his fiance. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org/podcast-more-oom.html Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

The Fickleness of Experiences - episode 37 of Out of Our Minds (bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:28:27 GMT

This podcast is based on questions I get about how to feel oneness in conflict situations, how to maintain the experience of stillness, and do you always experience oneness, freedom, or whatever. This is a typical category of questions...how to gain and maintain a feeling or experience. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org/podcast-more-oom.html Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

Is Enlightenment the End? - episode 36 of Out of Our Minds (bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:13:01 GMT

This is a common question, as well as, what happens after enlightenment? In this episode we explore these questions and the related question about “negative” emotions like anger. Does anger disappear...can one become angry and still be enlightened? Website - http://www.awaken2life.org/podcast-more-oom.html Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

The End of Suffering - episode 35 of Out of Our Minds (bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:39:42 GMT

How do we end of our suffering? Suffering is one of the most frequent topics I see, but first we must define suffering. What is suffering? In knowing what it is, we also see the way to overcoming suffering. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org/podcast-more-oom.html Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

A Time For New Beginnings - episode 34 of Out of Our Minds (bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:51:04 GMT

Special end of year episode. New Year’s Eve is often a time for reflection on the prior year and a looking forward to the new year. What have you planned for your New Year’s resolution? This episode covers not becoming our own obstacle, some interesting experiments, and a suggestion to take this year on faith. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

It's an Attitude, Not an Individual Action - episode 33 of Out of Our Minds (bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:50:49 GMT

What is true Acceptance, Forgiveness, and Surrender? Why can't we accept, forgive, and surrender? In this episode we briefly cover these questions and others in regard to attitude and being. As long as we try to accept, forgive, or surrender, we will fail. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

The Teachings of the Unborn - episode 32 of Out of Our Minds (bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:28:31 GMT

The Unborn: that which is prior to thought, manifestation, conditioning, etc. The Unborn was present at the time of our birth...and it is who and what we really are. We cover some of the examples Zen Master Bankei gave regarding the Unborn, and I give a couple of my own. Website - www.awaken2life.org Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen Website - http://www.awaken2life.org Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

Stilling the Mind - episode 31 of Out of Our Minds (bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:22:08 GMT

How do I still my mind? This has to be one of the most common questions I have heard. In this episode we will delve into what makes the mind active and how to still the mind without fighting the mind. Only with a still mind can we see what is at is it is...and awakening to the Self. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

Why So Few? - episode 30 of Out of Our Minds (bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:14:18 GMT

Occasionally I am asked - why are there so few Enlightened people (or some variation). There are several reasons why there are so few, but we will cover some of the big reasons in this podcast. We cover many different areas, but all have a subtle connection. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

The Point Is Not What Is Said - episode 29 of Out of Our Minds (bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:49:48 GMT

The idea of this podcast series is not to give the mind more information, mental content, and knowledge. The point is not for the mind to get this. In this episode we delve a bit into what these podcasts are for and what to focus on for a change. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

Every Person's Middle Name is Narcissus

Awaken2Life — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:16:18 GMT

Just like you might hear someone say "luck is my middle name" or "trouble is my middle name"...every person’s middle name is Narcissus. In this episode, we delved into self interest. For it is our self interest that keep separation alive. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

Where Does Morality Come In? - episode 27 of Out of Our Minds (bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:41:45 GMT

In nonduality, what basis is there for morality and ethics? Where does morality come in? These have been questions I get periodically over the years and so I thought it would be a good subject. In this episode we will delve into these questions. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen

It's All About Awareness and Understanding - episode 26 of Out of Our Minds (bi-weekly podcast)

Awaken2Life — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:52:19 GMT

How to experience oneness in conflict situations when the ego really comes in (like having an argument or conflict with someone)? How to experience that life is a dream in really painful situations (like having an accident)? These are two common questions and it all comes down to awareness (consciousness) and understanding. Website - http://www.awaken2life.org Namaste, ~ Eric Putkonen