119 How Do I Stop My Thoughts and Stay in the Present? Q & A

119 How Do I Stop My Thoughts and Stay in the Present? Q & A

Author: William Cooper, Master of Theology, Licensed Professional Counselor October 30, 2023 Duration: 58:10
A beginning meditator is working her way through these podcasts starting at 1, the introduction, and moving forward. She wrote in asking how to stop her thoughts and her mind from roaming and how to stay in the present? Though I am a psychotherapist and these podcasts are offered to be spiritually helpful, they are not psychotherapy. If psychotherapy is ever needed, please reach out to a psychotherapist. These podcasts are meant to supplement your personal path of awak...

In a world that often equates busyness with purpose, Awakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, Master of Theology, Licensed Professional Counselor offers a different path. This podcast is a gentle, guided conversation about integrating profound spiritual awakening into the practical fabric of daily life. Your host, William Cooper, brings a rare blend of deep theological education and decades of clinical psychotherapy practice to these discussions. He doesn't just speak from theory; his understanding has been shaped by extensive, immersive journeys, including fourteen trips to India to learn directly from gurus and awakened beings, alongside travels through Bhutan, Nepal, Thailand, and Brazil. Each episode feels like a thoughtful dialogue, where William's background as a Unity board president and Oneness trainer informs a perspective that is both inclusive and deeply practical. You'll hear explorations that sit at the intersection of mental wellness and spiritual discovery, addressing how relaxation into your true being is not an escape, but the very foundation of authentic happiness. This is for anyone curious about moving beyond spiritual concepts into a lived experience, supported by both psychological insight and timeless wisdom. Tune in for a podcast that values depth over dogma and presence over pressure.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Awakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, Master of Theology, Licensed Professional Counselor
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