

Awaken Your Myth
Erik Ireland
Do you feel like there's something missing in your life? Awaken Your Myth™ can help you transform your life into a hero's journey, a timeless pattern of self-realization that weaves together our journeys through the inner and outer worlds, guiding us towards a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. If the podcast helps you, please give us a follow and share it with a friend. To get support for your journey of self-discovery, come join us at https://awakenyourmyth.com.
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May 6, 2024 • 24min
Mastering the Cycle of Creation - Intuition, Intention, Surrender
Join us as we explore the concept of intuition and how it can help you access your inner wisdom for greater clarity and alignment.
Through a guided meditation and heartfelt talk, you'll discover how to:
Distinguish true intuition from the mind's fears, doubts, and desires
Connect with your whole being, not just your thoughts, to access deeper knowing
Practice the "Focusing" technique to sense into your body's felt experience and allow intuitive insights to arise
Navigate the cycle of creation, flowing from intuition to intention to surrender
Release attachment to outcomes and trust in the unfolding of your path
If you've ever struggled with making decisions, felt disconnected from your inner guidance, or found yourself caught in cycles of overthinking and doubt, this video offers a path forward.
By learning to trust your intuition with compassionate awareness, you can unlock the transformative power of inner knowing and self-trust.
I share insights from philosopher Eugene Gendlin's work on "Focusing" and guide you through a powerful meditation to connect with your body's wisdom.
You'll gain valuable tools and perspectives for:
Accessing your intuition even amidst the mind's chatter and distractions
Distinguishing between intuitive guidance and conditioned responses rooted in fear or desire
Embracing the unknown and allowing your path to unfold naturally
Integrating your intuition with practical action and grounded intention
Cultivating a deeper sense of trust in yourself and the journey of life
Remember, building a strong connection to your intuition is a gradual process of learning to listen deeply to your own inner knowing. By approaching this exploration with openness and patience, we create the conditions for profound insight and transformation.
This video is an excerpt from a recent live gathering in The Peace & Prosperity Circle, where we dive deep into the hero's journey of personal growth and self-discovery.
If you feel called to explore the depths of your inner wisdom and unlock your intuitive potential, I welcome you to join our vibrant online community. In this safe and supportive space, you'll find the tools and guidance to navigate your own hero's journey and transform your life from the inside out. To learn more, go to https://awakenyourmyth.com.

Apr 22, 2024 • 31min
Unleash Your Inner Wisdom - A Transformative Shadow Work Experience
In this episode, we explore the concept of shadow work and how it can help you integrate the hidden aspects of your psyche for greater wholeness and healing. Through a guided meditation and heartfelt talk, you'll discover how to:
Sense into your own shadow self with curiosity and compassion
Meet the unconscious parts of your ego that have been repressed or pushed away
Approach your shadow with gentleness and patience, rather than trying to fix or change it
Bring mindful awareness to your triggers and unconscious patterns
Create space for healing and wholeness to naturally arise
If you've ever struggled with confronting the darker aspects of your psyche, felt overwhelmed by unresolved wounds from the past, or found yourself caught in cycles of reactivity and suffering, this video offers a path forward. By learning to embrace your shadow with compassionate awareness, you can unlock the transformative power of integration and self-acceptance.
I share insights from Carl Jung's work on the shadow and guide you through a powerful meditation to connect with the hidden aspects of your being. You'll gain valuable tools and perspectives for:
Recognizing when your shadow is being triggered by external events or relationships
Meeting your inner child's unmet needs with love and understanding
Releasing rigid expectations of how things "should" be and accepting reality as it is
Breaking generational cycles of wounding by bringing compassion to your own journey
Allowing old parts of yourself to be seen, embraced, and integrated
Remember, shadow work is a gradual process of revealing and accepting all parts of ourselves. By approaching this inner exploration with gentleness and patience, we create the conditions for deep healing and transformation.
This video is an excerpt from a recent live gathering in the Peace & Prosperity Circle, where we dive deep into the hero's journey of personal growth and self-discovery. You'll notice the power of witnessing each other's journeys and finding resonance in our shared human struggles. While shadow work can feel like a solitary undertaking, this gathering reminds us that we are truly all in this together.
If you feel called to explore the depths of your psyche and unlock your inner wisdom, I welcome you to join our vibrant online community. In this safe and supportive space, you'll find the tools and guidance to navigate your own hero's journey and transform your life from the inside out.
To learn more, go to https://awakenyourmyth.com.

Apr 8, 2024 • 23min
Discover the Transformative Power of Mindful Communication
Find out how mindfulness can help you bring greater presence, compassion, and authenticity to your conversations with yourself and others. Through a guided meditation and heartfelt talk, you'll discover how to:
Find the gap between your sense of self and the stories that arise in your mind
Listen deeply to your own experience and the stories of others with gentleness and curiosity
Communicate from a place of openness and compassion rather than reactivity
Navigate challenging interactions by staying present with raw sensations and emotions
Cultivate the compassionate awareness that we are all in this together
If you've ever struggled with communicating mindfully, getting carried away by thoughts and stories, or meeting conflict with presence, this video offers a path forward. By learning to rest in the space between your stories and who you truly are, you can bring peace to any narrative and authentically express the fullness of the present moment.
I share my own journey of untangling the conditioned patterns that kept me locked in cycles of doing, thinking, and reacting. Through mindfulness practice, I discovered how to ground myself in compassionate awareness and curiosity, even in the midst of life's challenges.
You'll gain valuable tools and insights for:
Noticing when you're caught up in stories of the past or future
Tuning into the raw sensations and feelings beneath your thoughts
Staying present with experiences of anger, sadness, and unjust accusations
Approaching difficult conversations with the intention to understand
Speaking your truth from a place of nonjudgmental awareness
Remember, mindful communication isn't about perfection - it's about making progress one interaction at a time. By bringing this spirit of compassionate presence to your self-talk and relationships, you can deepen your connection to who you truly are and awaken to the transformative power of the present moment.
I invite you to explore the Mindful Communication Challenge in The Peace & Prosperity Circle to put these teachings into practice over the next few weeks. Notice how your conversations shift when you communicate from the gap between story and self. Embrace the challenges that arise with gentleness. And celebrate each moment of authentic connection as a triumph of your awakened personal myth.
If you feel called to dive deeper into the art of mindfully approaching life as a hero's journey, I welcome you to join our vibrant online community at https://awakenyourmyth.com. In this safe and supportive space, we gather regularly to share our experiences and cultivate the compassionate awareness that is our truest nature.

Mar 28, 2024 • 31min
Seeing Through Our Stories - Finding Peace in the Present
In this powerful 30-minute video from our Peace & Prosperity Circle ( https://awakenyourmyth.com ) gathering, I invite you to explore how mindfulness can help you awaken your personal myth and transform your relationship with the stories you tell yourself. Through a guided meditation and heartfelt talk, I share my own journey of untangling shame-based narratives and learning to respond from a place of presence rather than reactivity.
Together, we'll discover how to:
Observe the interplay between bodily sensations, thoughts, and the stories that arise
Break free from habitual patterns by staying present with raw experience
Navigate the evolution of your personal myth from unconscious conditioning to authentic expression
Meet even your most painful stories with compassionate awareness to uncover the seeds of healing within them
If you've ever struggled with challenges in relationships, major life transitions, or the fear of the unknown, this video offers a path forward. By courageously facing our shadows and bringing mindful awareness to our stories, we can awaken the peaceful presence and compassionate heart that is our truest nature.
I hope these insights resonate with your own journey of personal myth-making and inspire you to keep showing up for yourself with openness and curiosity. Remember, the path isn't always easy, but it's through embracing the full spectrum of our human experience that we discover the transformative power of presence.
You can take the Seeing Through Our Stories Mindfulness Challenge at https://challenges.awakenyourmyth.com.
If you feel called to dive deeper into this work, I invite you to join me and our vibrant online community in the Peace & Prosperity Circle. In this safe and supportive space, we gather regularly to explore the art of mindful living, share our challenges and triumphs, and cultivate a deeper sense of connection and purpose. Through our live discussions, guided practices, and ongoing support, you'll gain valuable tools for navigating your own hero's journey with greater ease and grace.
To learn more about the Peace & Prosperity Circle and how you can get involved, go to https://awakenyourmyth.com. We'd be honored to have you join us on this path of awakening to your most authentic, joyful, and peaceful self.

Mar 11, 2024 • 37min
From Anxiety to Acceptance - Navigating Life's Storms
In this powerful excerpt from our Peace & Prosperity Circle gathering, we explore how to navigate life's uncertainties with greater ease and resilience. Through authentic sharing and insightful reflections, we dive into the challenges of anxiety, frustration, and the desire for control in the face of difficult conditions.
Join us as we uncover the transformative power of mindfulness, compassion, and accepting the present moment exactly as it is. We'll share stories of learning to yield to life's flow, even amidst the most turbulent storms, and explore the profound shifts that occur when we turn toward our experience with curiosity and openness.
If you've ever struggled with the mind's tendency to resist and control, this episode will offer a refreshing perspective. Discover how "flipping the script" on habitual thought patterns can revolutionize your relationship with life's inevitable ups and downs. You'll come away with practical wisdom for meeting anxiety with compassion, accessing your intuitive knowing, and finding peace in the midst of uncertainty.
Intrigued by the insights shared here? We invite you to join our vibrant online community, the Peace & Prosperity Circle. In this safe and supportive space, we gather regularly to explore the art of mindful living, share our challenges and triumphs, and cultivate a deeper sense of connection and purpose. Through our live discussions, guided practices, and ongoing support, you'll gain valuable tools for navigating your own hero's journey with greater ease and grace.
To learn more about the Peace & Prosperity Circle and how you can get involved, go to https://awakenyourmyth.com. We'd be honored to have you join us on this path of awakening to your most authentic, joyful, and peaceful self.

Feb 27, 2024 • 28min
The Path to Forgiveness - A Journey of Healing and Release
In this episode, I share a recent personal revelation about forgiveness that emerged from a rollercoaster experience with my sleep podcast, "Listen to Sleep." After a sudden increase in popularity thanks to viral videos, I was forced to confront deep-seated feelings of anxiety and unworthiness, realizing that my emotional response was the same, regardless of success or failure.
This led me to a powerful insight: forgiveness is key to reframing the narratives we tell ourselves, allowing us to approach our insecurities with compassion rather than judgment. Embracing forgiveness can open a path towards self-acceptance and a deeper connection with others, underscoring the role of storytelling in our healing process.
Through a guided meditation, you can explore and release your own feelings of resentment, using forgiveness as a tool to weave a narrative of kindness and wholeness. This episode is an invitation to reflect on how forgiveness can transform our personal myths, fostering a sense of compassion and unity within ourselves and our community.
If this resonates, take my free Path of Forgiveness Challenge at https://challenges.awakenyourmyth.com, and let me know how you like it.
And if you're looking for live mindfulness coaching, hundreds of in-depth meditations, and a supportive community ready to walk with you, step by step, toward healing and renewal, join us at https://peaceandprosperitycircle.com to begin your journey towards a more forgiving, peaceful, and joyful life.

Feb 14, 2024 • 23min
Awaken Your Personal Myth - Meditation & Mindfulness Live Session
Hey there fellow travelers on the path to inner peace and self-discovery! In this episode, we journey together through a meditation and exploration of self, recorded during one of our live gatherings in the Awaken Your Myth community. Interested in joining our next meditation and sharing circle? Swing by https://awakenyourmyth.com and become part of our growing tribe.
We kick things off with a down-to-earth meditation, guiding you inward through your breath to notice the simple yet profound sensations of being here, now. It's all about connecting with yourself on a deeper level, feeling the ground beneath you, and just being present in the moment.
Afterward (00:014:14 onwards), we get real about how our thoughts shape who we are and the freedom that comes with letting go of past and future hang-ups to fully embrace the present. Taking a page from Eckhart Tolle, we explore what it means to live with genuine presence and how it changes the way we interact with the world around us.
This isn’t just another meditation episode. It's your call to dive into your own hero's journey, to face the depths of your mind, and to awaken the unique story only you can tell. It's about challenging the stories that hold you back and finding freedom in the here and now.
If mindfulness, personal growth, or living a deeply connected life speaks to you, you’re in the right place.
Want more insights and support on your journey to mindfulness and uncovering peace and prosperity in your life? Join for my email group at https://erikire.land

Jan 30, 2024 • 28min
Transform Your Life with Self-Compassion & Mindfulness
Let's explore the profound depths of self-compassion and mindfulness. Drawing wisdom from tantric Buddhism, we'll delve into how compassion intertwines with the concept of emptiness, revealing its role as a source of potential and growth. Discover the power of embracing your suffering with compassion, understanding its impermanent nature, and recognizing its inherent fullness.
Dive deeper into the synergy between mindfulness and self-compassion, learning how they collectively enhance our awareness and presence. Inspired by insights from psychologist Chris Germer, this video illuminates self-compassion as a crucial tool in overcoming shame and anxiety.
At 12 minutes in, join me in a guided meditation session designed to foster a loving, non-judgmental awareness of your inner experiences, connecting you to your own hero's journey and the collective human journey.
If the podcast brings you a moment of peace or a spark of inspiration, please like, share, and subscribe for more content aimed at nurturing your mindfulness journey. Continue your path to self-discovery and inner peace with us at https://awakenyourmyth.com.

Jan 16, 2024 • 24min
Navigating the Depths of Mindfulness- A Path to Self-Awareness and Inner Peace
Join us on a transformative journey of mindfulness and self-awareness in this enlightening episode. Starting with a calming guided meditation, we explore the power of breath, the subtlety of bodily sensations, and the art of being present. As we delve deeper, we shift our focus to the sensations of touch, hearing, and the profound sense of self-awareness.
In the talk afterward, we navigate through the complex landscape of our thoughts and how they shape our sense of identity. We discuss the profound impact of letting go of the past and future narratives to embrace the present moment. Drawing inspiration from Loch Kelly's teachings, we explore the concept of a heart-centered awareness and how it shifts our perception of reality.
This episode is an invitation to embark on your own hero's journey, to explore the unknown territories of your mind, and to awaken your personal myth. It’s a call to action to look deeply into the stories we tell ourselves and to find freedom in the present moment.
Whether you're a mindfulness enthusiast or on a quest for personal growth, this session offers valuable insights into living a more connected and fulfilling life.
If the podcast brings you a moment of peace or a spark of inspiration, please like, share, and subscribe for more content aimed at nurturing your mindfulness journey. Continue your path to self-discovery and inner peace with us at https://awakenyourmyth.com.

Jan 2, 2024 • 27min
From Darkness to Insight - A Meditation & Talk on Embracing Change as a Path to Awakening
Step into a space of tranquility and introspection with this meditation and talk excerpted from a live zoom in the Awaken Your Myth Coaching Journey. Attend our next interactive live online gathering by joining the community at https://awakenyourmyth.com.
Let's unravel the intricate nature of change as both a catalyst for personal growth and a reflection of our inner worlds. We begin with a grounding meditation, inviting you to connect with your breath and be present, laying the groundwork for a deep exploration of the self.
The talk explores how the season's darkness and stillness can mirror our internal processes and lead to deeper self-awareness and understanding. It touches on confronting and understanding fears and the unknown, emphasizing the importance of gently examining the feelings and stories that shape our experience.
[00:00:01] Meditation Introduction: Embark on your meditative journey, as we contemplate the complex nature of change, from its beginnings to its transitions and rebirths.
[00:04:02] The Inner Landscape: Delve into your internal universe, examining thoughts, emotions, and personal narratives. Discover 'emptiness' as a space brimming with possibilities and embrace a gentle, curious observation of your inner world.
[00:08:45] Journey of the Hero: Join us in a discussion on the Hero's Journey, a metaphor for embracing life's challenges and uncovering the potential within life's uncertainties as pathways to growth and self-discovery.
[00:17:20] A Talk on Embracing the Unknown: Pause and reflect on personal stories of winter and loss, exploring how these experiences intertwine with our introspective journey and transformation. It's a discussion of the nature of fear, the enigma of the unknown, and the impact of the narratives we create. Step into a conversation about self-identity, happiness, and reality, and observe the transformative power of mindfulness.
We warmly invite you to immerse yourself in this session, feeling the shifts and transformations within. Share your reflections in the comments, and join our collective quest for understanding and growth.
If this video brings you a moment of peace or a spark of inspiration, please like, share, and subscribe for more content aimed at nurturing your mindfulness journey. Continue your path to self-discovery and inner peace with us at https://awakenyourmyth.com.


