Changing the World Begins with You
Social change is a relay race. You do something positive and life-affirming, then pay it forward. Be the change. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Jan 06, 2009•1 hr 28 min
The Ageless Wisdom Mystery School with Michael Benner
A self-awareness podcast exploring why we think, feel, and act the way we do.
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Alpha Brain Waves & Inner Peace
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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Jan 06, 2009•1 hr 26 min
The Esoteric Meaning of Christmas
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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Dec 23, 2008•1 hr 28 min
Why Bother with Ethics?
Levels of corruption in American society have become shocking ... an avalanche of temptation, an erosion of society's moral ground. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Dec 17, 2008•1 hr 28 min
The Two Faces of Pride
We discuss "pride" not only in terms of its excesses, but also as part of a false identity. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Dec 10, 2008•1 hr 26 min
Finding Control in Your Life
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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Dec 04, 2008•1 hr 30 min
Your E-Ticket to Paradise
This Ageless Wisdom Mystery School class features Michael's business partner at TheAgelessWisdom.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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Nov 27, 2008•1 hr 30 min
Dealing with Depression
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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Nov 20, 2008•1 hr 28 min
Standing on the Verge of Change
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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Nov 05, 2008•1 hr 30 min
Lesson #6: Peak Performance
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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Oct 29, 2008•1 hr 27 min
Lesson #4: Problem-Solving
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.. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Oct 22, 2008•1 hr 25 min
Lesson #5: Decision-Making
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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Oct 22, 2008•1 hr 25 min
Lesson #3: The Language of Feelings
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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Oct 08, 2008•1 hr 28 min
Lesson #2: Healing your Childhood
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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Oct 02, 2008•1 hr 29 min
Lesson #1: Self-Love
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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Oct 02, 2008•1 hr 26 min
Loneliness & Solitude
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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Sep 22, 2008•1 hr 25 min
Happiness for No Reason
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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Sep 22, 2008•1 hr 25 min
Spiritual Government
Religion provides few descriptive concepts about how the Universe is organized. Here, Michael talks about several models from the Ageless Wisdom traditions. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Sep 22, 2008•1 hr 23 min
Phobias and Unreasonable Fear
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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Sep 22, 2008•1 hr 23 min
Ageless Spirituality & Modern Religion
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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Sep 22, 2008•1 hr 20 min
Spiritual Activism
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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Sep 22, 2008•1 hr 23 min
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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Sep 22, 2008•1 hr 25 min
The Secret Law of Attraction
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? Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Aug 02, 2008•1 hr 29 min
What is Meditation?
Overview of the physiological, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of meditation. Also describes the various forms including contemplation, mantra, visualization, etc. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Jul 23, 2008•1 hr 28 min
Altered States of Expanded 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. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Jul 23, 2008•1 hr 22 min
The Vicious Cycle of Fear & Ignorance
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.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Jul 10, 2008•1 hr 29 min
New! Michael Benner LIVE from Paradise #018
While good to know others, enlightened people seek primarily to understand themselves.. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Jul 03, 2008•1 hr 10 min
New! Michael Benner LIVE from Paradise #017
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.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Jun 28, 2008•1 hr 27 min
New! Michael Benner LIVE from Paradise #016
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.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Jun 18, 2008•1 hr 27 min
New! Michael Benner LIVE from Paradise #015
Here's an introduction to the basic principles of Emotional Intelligence. Includes information on calming the emotional nature and developing your intuition. Visit www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call 818/569-3017 for more information
Jun 13, 2008•1 hr 27 min
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