93 Mantra Meditations - Part 1

93 Mantra Meditations - Part 1

Author: William Cooper, Master of Theology, Licensed Professional Counselor January 31, 2023 Duration: 36:31
What are mantras and how do we use them? First, in part 1 we explore one kind of mantra meditation and its' use of mantra sounds with no meaning. Next we look at the awakening meditation's use of mantras from the heart. Sathya Sai Baba observed, "A pure thought from a pure heart is better than a mantra". We explore this heart mantra in relation with the Unity Church mantra, "There is one presence and one power moving in and through us - in divine and perfect order."&n...

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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126 "Leave It As It Is", Tibetan Wisdom with Longchenpa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:38
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125 Let Your Light Shine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:47
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124 Heart Shining Through [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:33
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123 Non Attachment - "The Great Way" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:52
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121 Relaxing Into Happiness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:36
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120 - Opening to Joy - Q & A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:56
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119 How Do I Stop My Thoughts and Stay in the Present? Q & A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:10
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117 - You're Shining Always, Living with a Narcissist - Q & A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:11
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