Almost Awakened

Today we talk about Human Connection. What does human connection look like? What levels of intimacy is appropriate with various types of relationships? How do vulnerability and authenticity come into play? And what can we do to extend ourselves in healthy ways into deeper connection with both starbngers and people we love? Please email us your questions and comments at AlmostAwakened AT Gmail DOT Com and visit us at AlmostAwakened.org Find us on Itunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and other great third party Podcast apps. Also please check out our partner Red Roca Coffee, and if you place an order use the code AWAKE to get a 10% discount and and on orders of $30 or more you get free shipping!!! Mekael and Bill are the hosts of the Almost Awakened Podcast. They have spent a ton of time diving into human development, human behavior, having deconstructed unhealthy systems and communities and what they have learned from that. As they have built with others, a vibrant healthy community where authenticity and vulnerability matter, they want to share with you what they have learned, point you to good books, provide you with the tools and resources to help you awaken, and share with you their experiences in doing shadow work and recognizing ego and working to reduce unhealthiness in our lives. Our new logo was designed by Kelsey Jones!!! And We Love It! RESOURCES: We are hard wired to connectWhen two souls collideThe Science behind human ConnectionImproving connection with OthersTypes of IntimacyNeed for Intimate TouchPlatonic Sensual TouchSexuality vs SensualitySensuality and Touch

Today we tackle the Top 5 Catalysts for Awakening. Those would be Meditation, Reading or deep profound learning, Travel, Psychedelic Substances, and Existential Crises. We also throw in a surprise 6th towards the end. We hope you enjoy. Please email us your questions and comments at AlmostAwakened AT Gmail DOT Com and visit us at AlmostAwakened.orgFind us on Itunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and other great third party Podcast apps. Also please check out our partner Red Roca Coffee, and if you place an order use the code AWAKE to get a 10% discount and and on orders of $30 or more you get free shipping!!!Mekael and Bill are the hosts of the Almost Awakened Podcast. They have spent a ton of time diving into human development, human behavior, having deconstructed unhealthy systems and communities and what they have learned from that. As they have built with others, a vibrant healthy community where Authenticity and vulnerability matter, they want to share with you what they have learned, point you to good books, provide you with the tools and resources to help you awaken, and share with you their experiences in doing shadow work and recognizing ego and working to reduce unhealthiness in our lives. RESOURCES: Science Says That Travel Changes YouHow Travel Changes YouHow Traveling makes you a better personWays Traveling Scientifically Changes Your Personality For The BetterMeditation helps you awakenHow Meditation Taps The Subconscious MindMeditation as a toolMindful AwakeningThe Spirituality of Psychedelic substance UsersAwakening – The Relationship With Psychedelic Drug ExperiencesMagic Mushrooms change brain connectionspsychoactive drugs- the self is an illusionMagic Mushrooms lead to open mindednessMDMA as a treatment for PTSDBenefits of Reading ABenefits of Reading BSigns You’re Having An Existential AwakeningSpiritual Crisis to Spiritual AwakeningDark Night of the SoulWhat an Existential Crisis looks like

In Episode 3 we tackle vulnerability. What is vulnerability, when is the risk worth being vulnerable, what do safe space look like, how to lean into it, and so much more. We talk about vulnerability with your sacred stories, with your sexuality, and with who you are at your core. We hope you enjoy. Please email us your questions and comments at AlmostAwakened AT Gmail DOT Com and visit us at AlmostAwakened.org Find us on Itunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and other great third party podcast apps. Mekael and Bill are the hosts of the Almost Awakened Podcast. They have spent a ton of time diving into human development, human behavior, having deconstructed unhealthy systems and communities and what they have learned from that. As they have built with others, a vibrant healthy community where Authenticity and vulnerability matter, they want to share with you what they have learned, point you to good books, provide you with the tools and resources to help you awaken, and share with you their experiences in doing shadow work and recognizing ego and working to reduce unhealthiness in our lives. RESOURCES:How To Embrace Vulnerability As Your Greatest StrengthYour Flaws Are Probably More Attractive Than You Think They AreHow Vulnerability Can Make Our Lives BetterThe Power of Vulnerability TED TALKOpening Song is Live in the Moment by: Portugual the ManClosing Song was Brave by: Sara Bareilles

Part two of the “Almost Awakened Podcast” We dive into parts of the book Sapiens written by Yuval Noah Harari. Specifically speaking about how humans evolved to move from tribes whose cohesive mechanism was Intimate Connection to sightly larger groups based on Gossip and eventually onto Myth. We discuss how other great apes use Grooming in place of Gossip and myth and how an Almost Awakened community seeks to get back to Intimacy, Authenticity, and Vulnerability as the binding force. Mekael and Bill are the hosts of the Almost Awakened Podcast. They have spent a ton of time diving into human development, human behavior, having deconstructed unhealthy systems and communities and what they have learned from that. As they have built with others, a vibrant healthy community where Authenticity and vulnerability matter, they want to share with you what they have learned, point you to good books, provide you with the tools and resources to help you awaken, and share with you their experiences in doing shadow work and recognizing ego and working to reduce unhealthiness in our lives. Resources: A Synopsis of Sapiens https://www.skyword.com/contentstandard/storytelling/myth-history-and-religion-and-why-they-matter-for-your-brand-story/ https://www.stenudd.com/myth/ https://fs.blog/2016/01/yuval-noah-hararri-on-why-we-dominate-the-earth-myth-making/ http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150227-where-did-gossiping-come-from http://www.sirc.org/publik/gossip.shtml http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150227-where-did-gossiping-come-from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/out-the-ooze/201601/gossip-is-social-skill-not-character-flaw https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Sociology/Book%3A_Sociology_(Boundless)/6%3A_Social_Groups_and_Organization/6.5%3A_Group_Dynamics/6.5A%3A_Effects_of_Group_Size_on_Stability_and_Intimacy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intimate_relationship The Book discussed in today’s episode was “Sapiens” by: Yuval Noah HarariClosing song was “Tarzan Boy” by: Baltimora

What is the “Almost Awakened Podcast” you ask? Well imagine an intelligent beautiful lesbian and a equally intelligent but nerdy heterosexual male who have become best friends as they have leaned into vulnerability & authenticity with each other and their community. They have spent a ton of time diving into human development, human behavior, having deconstructed unhealthy systems and communities and what they have learned from that. As they have built with others, a vibrant healthy community where Authenticity and vulnerability matter, they want to share with you what they have learned, point you to good books, provide you with the tools and resources to help you awaken, and share with you their experiences in doing shadow work and recognizing ego and working to reduce unhealthiness in our lives. Today in episode #1 they introduce the podcast. the Book discussed in today’s episode was “Already Free: Buddhism Meets Psychotherapy on the Path of Liberation” by: Bruce Tift