Notes On Self Mastery

Don Daniels

Self Mastery to Self Realization: An exploration of mind, body, consciousness, the spiritual journey, and how to integrate all of it and thrive in the real world. Presented by Don Daniels M. Ed., former monk, teacher, and lifelong student of personal growth, he and his guests will explore authentic spiritual paths and teachers, yoga, meditation, kundalini, brain and body connections, philosophy, psychology, and innovative scientific breakthroughs, among other subjects. ----- “Consciousness/God/Pure Awareness exists everywhere and is in the heart of every human being. Spiritually minded individuals, through self-effort and Grace, can directly experience the fullness and majesty of the Infinite. By conscious and balanced living, through deep and flowing meditation, we can awaken to the knowledge and experience that all is One while thriving in the world.”

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The Joy of Self Mastery Part 2

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04/27/23 • 25 min

This conversation is part two of a live presentation on the joy of self-mastery by Don Daniels. He discusses the five pillars of self-mastery, with financial and career mastery being the fourth. The fifth pillar is about time management in our lives. Don emphasizes the importance of finding a career that aligns with an individual's spiritual path and light-heartedly warned against relying solely on God for financial sustenance. He encourages integrating one's job into their spiritual life.

The conversation continues with a discussion of the fourth pillar of self-mastery, which is financial or career mastery. Don emphasizes the need to find the right career path that aligns with one's Dharma. He shares his experience of trying out different jobs and how important it is to find a career that fits an individual's spiritual path. Don shared his personal experience of trying out different jobs after leaving the monastery, including selling insurance, which he found to be a terrible fit. As he says, "Talk about cognitive dissonance"!
The next part of the conversation shifted to Don's personal experience of working in a psychiatric unit after getting a degree in psychology. He recounts a touching story about a patient whom he provided care for.
Aligning a career with spirituality is crucial for achieving self-mastery. As highlighted in this discussion, finding your Dharma and integrating work into your spiritual life can elevate your career to a higher purpose. It takes courage and patience to find the right career path that resonates with your spiritual path, but the rewards are worth the effort. Financial success is important, but it's equally important (perhaps more so) to remain aligned with your spiritual values. Integrating work into your spiritual life helps in creating a cohesive, fulfilling life. It's important to prioritize spiritual alignment in our career journey and experience self-mastery in all aspects of life.

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Introduction to Notes On Self Mastery Podcast

Notes On Self Mastery

03/06/23 • 7 min

This Podcast is about Self Mastery to Self Realization: An inspirational exploration of mind, body, consciousness, the spiritual journey, and how to integrate all of it and thrive in the real world. Presented by Don Daniels M. Ed., former monk, teacher, and lifelong student of personal growth, he and his guests will explore authentic spiritual paths and teachers, yoga, meditation, kundalini, brain and body connections, philosophy, psychology, and innovative scientific breakthroughs, among other subjects. ----- “Consciousness/God/Pure Awareness exists everywhere and is in the heart of every human being. Spiritually minded individuals, through self-effort and Grace, can directly experience the fullness and majesty of the Infinite. By conscious and balanced living, through deep and flowing meditation, we can awaken to the knowledge and experience that all is One while thriving in the world.”

Mastering Your Mind Body Spirit and Life

Notes On Self Mastery

03/10/23 • 32 min

Don Daniels is a former monk, teacher, and lifelong student of personal growth, and his podcast “Notes on Self Mastery” is all about attaining self-mastery and self-realization /enlightenment in our everyday lives.
He recently gave a talk to a live audience titled “Mastering Your Mind, Body, Spirit and Life”.
This Podcast is about Self Mastery to Self Realization: An inspirational exploration of mind, body, consciousness, the spiritual journey, and how to integrate all of it and thrive in the real world. Presented by Don Daniels M. Ed., former monk, teacher, and lifelong student of personal growth, he and his guests will explore authentic spiritual paths and teachers, yoga, meditation, kundalini, brain and body connections, philosophy, psychology, and innovative scientific breakthroughs, among other subjects. ----- “Consciousness/God/Pure Awareness exists everywhere and is in the heart of every human being. Spiritually minded individuals, through self-effort and Grace, can directly experience the fullness and majesty of the Infinite. By conscious and balanced living, through deep and flowing meditation, we can awaken to the knowledge and experience that all is One while thriving in the world.”

The Five Stages of Life

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03/09/23 • 20 min

In this episode, Don talks about the five stages of life on the spiritual journey, which is a magical mystery tour to realize finally who we are! One day we will recognize the truth of our Being. In Sanskrit, it says Tat Tvam Asi - Thou Art That!
This Podcast is about Self Mastery to Self Realization: An inspirational exploration of mind, body, consciousness, the spiritual journey, and how to integrate all of it and thrive in the real world. Presented by Don Daniels M. Ed., former monk, teacher, and lifelong student of personal growth, he and his guests will explore authentic spiritual paths and teachers, yoga, meditation, kundalini, brain and body connections, philosophy, psychology, and innovative scientific breakthroughs, among other subjects. ----- “Consciousness/God/Pure Awareness exists everywhere and is in the heart of every human being. Spiritually minded individuals, through self-effort and Grace, can directly experience the fullness and majesty of the Infinite. By conscious and balanced living, through deep and flowing meditation, we can awaken to the knowledge and experience that all is One while thriving in the world.”

The Way of Love

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04/01/23 • 39 min

Don began by welcoming the audience and discussing the importance of spiritual growth. He emphasized the power of love in leading to a problem-free philosophy and highlighted how the mind often creates our struggles. Don stressed the importance of practicing techniques like meditation and pranayama to quiet the mind and focus on the heart where love resides. He also shared his personal spiritual experience while meditating at 16 years old.
The conversation revolved around spiritual growth and the power of love. Don shared his own experience of a kundalini awakening during a meditation at 16 years old and emphasized the need to awaken this energy within every person, as it is the true meaning of being baptized by fire. He encouraged listeners to experience this awakening and to see the divinity within themselves and others.
Don then described his experience of deep meditation and the spiritual growth that followed. He emphasized that divinity is within every person and can be accessed without needing to be a monk or yogi and that seeing God within oneself is the key to seeing it in others. He believes humans are spiritual beings having a human experience, and that there is a part of each person that is divine.
The conversation explored the concept of pure consciousness and the interconnectedness of everything in the universe. Don discussed ancient Sanskrit texts and phrases that describe this experience and the importance of intention in achieving it. He contrasted this with the story of Elvis Presley, who, despite having everything, was deeply unhappy and turned to drugs to cope. The conversation emphasized that happiness and enlightenment do not come from material possessions or fame, but from being in tune with the universe and recognizing one's connection to it.
Don then discussed the concept of enlightenment and the importance of love. He shared an ancient Sanskrit text that teaches how to remember one's original self and how to attain enlightenment. He also emphasized the need to practice love and extend it to everyone, even those we don't necessarily like. He also discussed the importance of setting intentions and putting them out into the universe.
The conversation emphasized the importance of seeing oneself and others as divine beings and sharing one's light with others. "See the Divine light of God first in yourself, and then see it in others."

Way of the Compassionate Heart

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04/13/23 • 33 min

In episode 8 - Don Daniels shares more of his spiritual journey, beginning with his early experiences of the Holy Spirit and dissatisfaction with the religious teachings of his youth. This journey led him to travel to India, where he lived in a monastery and became a teaching monk. After leaving the monastic order, he continued to grow spiritually, emphasizing the importance of feeling God's presence within oneself and seeing it in others to develop a compassionate heart.
Daniels emphasizes that truly feeling God within requires identifying with the divine presence and recognizing that our heart, mind, and spirit are part of God. This leads to the development of compassion and love for others, even those we might not like. Daniels also highlights the importance of remembering that we are one with God, even during difficult times, and that developing faith and intuition can help us live a life of compassion similar to that of Jesus Christ.
Drawing on the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi, Albert Einstein, and others, Daniels encourages listeners to give of themselves, let go of the ego, and allow the divine presence within them to shine through, emphasizing that our true nature is love.
Einstein once said that a human being is a part of the whole, that we call the universe a part limited to time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. The striving to free oneself from this delusion is the primary goal of true self-mastery and religion. Or at least it should be.
Einstein was pointing to the same truth as spiritual masters have been for centuries -that our limited sense of self is an illusion and that we are, in fact, connected to something much greater than ourselves. This realization is at the heart of developing a compassionate heart.
As we connect with the divine presence within us and recognize our unity with all that is, our compassion for others grows. We begin to see the divine spark in everyone we encounter, even those we may not like or understand. As our compassion deepens, we often feel called to be of service to others, to ease their suffering, and to share the love and light we've discovered within ourselves.
In this journey, we must learn to love ourselves as well. Only when we truly love and accept ourselves can we genuinely love and serve others. As we embody the compassionate heart, we become instruments of peace in the world, living examples of the divine love that connects us all. By embodying compassion and love, we can help uplift and heal the world.

The Joy of Self Mastery Part 1

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04/21/23 • 25 min

Don Daniels, a former monk and lifelong student of personal growth, presents episode 9 part 1 of the Notes on Self Mastery podcast. In a live presentation, Don talks about attaining the joy of self-mastery - when you finally take control of your life - and how many people on the spiritual path often forget about taking care of themselves in the mundane world. He emphasizes the importance of being aware of how to take care of oneself in all aspects of life. When self-mastery is attained, we then naturally infuse spirituality into our everyday lives.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of responding to life situations with love instead of fear. Coming from a place of love can help one make decisions easier, but it also requires being a spiritual warrior and being prepared for constant challenges. True spirituality is about balance and constantly witnessing the flow of God through us. He acknowledges that living in love can be challenging in a world that constantly throws curveballs, but emphasizes the necessity of being a spiritual warrior and constantly witnessing the flow of God through oneself. Don discusses the importance of responding to life situations with either love or fear and the need to choose love as a way of life. True spirituality, he believes, is not just about extreme happiness but about finding a place beyond happiness that is more important and satisfying. In this conversation, Don discusses the importance of self-mastery in spiritual growth, and how facing and overcoming the dark aspects of ourselves is crucial in this journey. He also touches on the impermanence of everything in this world and the need to find the permanent source of joy and love within us. The speaker mentions the concept of the bliss sheath in Vedanta and Shaivism, but emphasizes that even this is still a dualistic idea until we identify completely with the source of that bliss, which is really us. Finally, Don asserts that love is a natural phenomenon that should be an integral part of our spiritual growth.

The conversation continues with a discussion about self-mastery and the different areas where individuals need to work on balancing their lives. Self-mastery involves understanding oneself, confronting one's dark side, and infusing it with light, love, and God. The conversation continues with a discussion of the first three types of mastery necessary for a fulfilling life: physical, emotional, and relationship mastery. -----To be continued in Part 2. Stay tuned!

Interview Part 2 with Dr. Michael DeMaria - 4 Time Grammy Nominee and Best Selling Author

Notes On Self Mastery

03/23/23 • 29 min

In Episode 5 of the Notes on Self Mastery podcast, host Don Daniels continues his conversation with Dr. Michael DeMaria, a 4-time Grammy-nominated musician, best-selling artist, poet, filmmaker, meditation teacher, psychologist, and therapist. Don asks Michael what led him to share his musical and artistic gifts with the world. Michael explains that after his spiritual experiences, he realized his talents were not just for himself, but for others as well. He felt a calling to use his art to help people heal and find inner peace. Michael also discusses the importance of authenticity in his work, and how he strives to create music and art that is true to himself and his experiences. The conversation touches on various topics, including the integration of spirituality and psychology, the power of meditation, and the role of art in healing. Throughout the conversation, Michael's passion for his work and his dedication to helping others shines through.

The conversation revolves around the connection between breath, sound, and the soul. The speaker, a professional writer, talks about playing wind instruments as a way of returning to Source and connecting with the soul. They mention how the breath and soul are intimately connected in many ancient cultures and languages, with the first thing we do when born and the last thing we do when we leave the body being related to breath. The speaker also discusses how playing music activates multiple parts of the mind and is the closest thing to flying and reconnecting with the soul. The conversation highlights the importance of breath and sound in connecting with the deeper aspects of ourselves and the world around us.

In this conversation, Michael shares his journey into music. He talks about how music fills up the entire brain and how it can transport one back to its essence. He shares how he started bringing his flute to speaking engagements and taking people on journeys with his flute music. People started asking him for an album of his music, but he didn't think he was a musician. It wasn't until he was 41 that he released his first album, The River. The conversation touches on the power of music and how it can connect people to their essence.
For more information on Dr. Michael DeMaria:
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https://www.instagram.com/drmichaeldemaria/

Interview with Dr. Michael DeMaria - 4 Time Grammy Nominee and Best Selling Author

Notes On Self Mastery

03/16/23 • 35 min

This is episode 4 Part 1 of the new "Notes on Self Mastery Podcast," - host Don Daniels interviews Dr. Michael DeMaria, musician, artist, poet, filmmaker, and teacher.

Michael has garnered four Grammy® nominations, 8 ZMR awards, 6 #1 albums, a Native American Music Award, and appeared on the Grammy® Winning album, All About Bullies Big and Small. He is also a Sounds True recording artist, with his music being featured on projects with Eckhart Tolle, Mark Nepo, and Noah Levine. He is the author of 4 books, 3 of which were bestsellers, and is the creator and author of the Peace Within Process for Integrative Wellness.

Don and Michael discuss Michael’s spiritual journey, career, music, books, and the role of sound in promoting self-mastery, wellness, and finding balance in the world, among many subjects.

We're going to need more episodes to explore all this!

Tune in to hear from one of the most respected experts in meditation/yoga/mindfulness, music therapy, and sound healing - Dr. Michael DeMaria, with host Don Daniels!

God Dwells Within You as You

Notes On Self Mastery

04/05/23 • 32 min

This episode is entitled "God Dwells Within You as You". Don Daniels, a former monk, teacher, and lifelong student of personal growth, discusses attaining self-mastery, enlightenment, and self-realization in our ordinary lives. In this episode, Don talks about his personal journey toward realizing that God is not separate from Oneself but dwells in the heart of each individual, as that person! He expounds on the idea that God expresses Him/Herself as You! He reflects on his upbringing and how his understanding of God has evolved over time through his experiences and spiritual practices.

Don emphasizes that the concept of oneness with God may be challenging for some to accept because of societal and religious conditioning, but it is a fundamental truth. The conversation explores the idea that experiencing God within oneself is more important than relying on external sources such as books or religious authority figures. The ultimate idea is that we are One with God and that our individual thoughts and concepts can block the power of God flowing through us.

The conversation delves into the topic of the kundalini energy, which is a dormant power within each individual that can be awakened through the practice of yoga and spirituality. Don describes his personal experience of feeling the energy move up and down his spine, eventually centering in the top of his brain, leading to an altered state of expanded, ecstatic consciousness.

This experience led him to seek out spiritual guidance and travel to India. He eventually found a teacher, Swami Muktananda, and was initiated as Swami Jnanananda, pursuing spirituality seriously for many years.

The speaker also shares his personal experience of taking vows of Sannyas (Swami initiation) in India. Don describes how he was given a mantra, Aham Brahmasmi "I am Brahman" by Swami Muktananda, a spiritual teacher who had attained a high level of consciousness. The energy and vibrations coming off of the teacher were palpable, and Don felt himself being catapulted into another space and time. He experienced a realization that his physical form was not who he truly was and felt himself dissolving into an altered space of pure awareness.

Don then talks about eventually lovingly setting aside his robes, his intent to serve humankind and to know God, and how everyone is a reflection of each other. He discusses the expansion of consciousness and how it is a non-dual experience.

The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of adopting the viewpoint that everything and everyone is a part of oneself, leading to unconditional love and wisdom. Developing the kundalini

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The podcast is about Personal Growth, Spirituality, Personal Development, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.

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