Is spiritual awakening real, or just a nice metaphor? Awakened Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien, known as the Awakened One, says it is literal, and she can name the day it happened to her: April 8, 2001. Will and Karen ask her the question every seeker wrestles with: how do you actually wake up? She explains the "False Mind," the ever-changing ego built from ignorance, greed and hatred, and why even our skepticism comes from it. She shares why a glimpse of enlightenment fades, what step one really is, and how to catch your reactions before they take over. Will gets a live lesson in finding the "real you," and a surprising truth about the dream world we mistake for real life. If you have meditated for years and still feel stuck, this conversation on consciousness, inner transformation and soul growth is for you. Connect with the Awakened One and her book, 'The Power of AWAKE': universaldoormeditationcenter.org New to the Awakened One's teachings? Start here: Tuesday International Meet-Up for newcomers, in person in Sugar Land, TX, Tuesdays 7:30 to 9:30 PM CT (free, register online). Online sessions are coming soon. Call (281) 565-9718 to ask about working with the Awakened One remotely. Registration is through the "Join this session" button on the Weekly Awake Sessions page. Quick favor 🙏 If The Skeptic Metaphysicians has ever given you a lightbulb moment, would you leave us a rating or a one-sentence review on Apple or Spotify? It takes 30 seconds and it's the #1 way new seekers find the show. Tell us an episode that stuck with you, and we might read it on air. https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1554794952 https://open.spotify.com/show/5Rn7NxKBlW3SA5kYw0aiJA This episode is sponsored by: Speaker and author Scotte Burns, who rode 100,000 miles across 48 states asking one question: what is love? Book him for your event at scotteburns.com. The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomena, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike. Subscribe, Rate & Review! If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way! Connect with Us: 🌎 Website – SkepticMetaphysician.com 📱 Follow Us on Social Media – https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician |
