89 Discovering Your Life's Purpose

89 Discovering Your Life's Purpose

Author: William Cooper, Master of Theology, Licensed Professional Counselor January 2, 2023 Duration: 28:27
Many have been and are interested in the purpose of their life. Is there such a thing? Bhagavan has said that, "Life is for living" and "Life is relationships" and "To see is to be free". Joseph Campbell suggests that we match our heartbeat with that of the universe, match our nature with Nature. Bhagavan feels that whatever is destined will happen regardless of your efforts. Jesus and Buddha have their perspectives as well. We look within to find our own a...

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
Podcast Episodes
75 Dissolving Trances, Awakening with a Guru or Not? - Q & A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:07
This is a recording of a Live Q & A which has been edited for clarity, length, and helpfulness. The live sessions are an opportunity for anyone to ask questions that come up during their awakening process. It supports th…
74 Transforming into Happiness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:37
We are fractured into 1000 inner voices and personalities. When one comes up, step into it and own it. Then let it update its files and notice that something has changed since it was created. Life is much better, and You…
73 Awakening, Illusion vs Delusion, Manifestation, Letting go - Q & A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:40
Periodic live Q&A sessions are to give the listeners a forum to ask questions they have about their process of awakening. In this edited session we discussed the process of awakening, letting go, Maya, illusion vs delusi…
72 Centered [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:03
As we meditate and go through our day how do we keep from getting lost in our dramas. It is easy to escape through our daydreams, thoughts, wallowing in our emotions, relational drama, etc. It is one thing to be aware of…
71 Inner Pain, No Awakening, Gurus, Psychedelics - Q & A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:13
Edited recording of live session to support our path of awakening. Listeners submit questions during this live podcast that they have regarding their path or the previous 70 podcasts. Questions included, how to cope with…
70 The Whole Universe Surrenders to a Still Mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:21
"To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders." Lao Tsu. In awakening is clarity and in clarity the power of You (the One and infinite) shines through. Creation reforms around your clarity in a whole and flow…
69 Connect to Awaken [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:23
Is it necessary to meditate to awaken. Nope! The common theme of most awakening practices is one of connection. Connecting to nature or your breath or your feelings. Or, best, connecting to everything.....life as it is.…
68 Does The Unconscious Exist? Best Way to Meditate - Q & A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:51
Does the unconscious mind exist? What happens in meditation? What's the best way to meditate? What dissolves in meditation? How? This is an edited version of a live Q & A with these and other questions discussed supporti…
67 Why Am I Regressing? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:05
In this podcast William responds to a listener who wrote, "I am on my awakening journey. It has been amazing the last few months. Deep awareness during waking hours. The silence has been so beautiful. Now I seem to have…

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