Essence of Life

Barbara Ann Briggs
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This podcast explores topics which reveal the essence of life, such as: What is the purpose of life? How can I discover my inner calling and live it? How can I find true happiness and lasting fulfillment? Barbara Ann Briggs is the author of Pilgrimage on the Path of Love, a novel of visionary fiction. She is also the author of a book on Maharishi's Vedic Science and a book called Guide to Good Health. She is a teacher of Transcendental Meditation and a certified Consciousness Advisor. This podcast will include many quotations from enlightened masters.

  1. FEB 24

    Convert an Enemy into a Friend

    Send a text  Papa Swami Ramdas answers a question about what to do if someone is very antagonistic towards us and we feel we cannot love them. He says that the fault is ours and we must try to purify our heart so that we can love everyone. I love creating the podcast. If you have enjoyed the episodes in any way, the best way to support me is my subscription link. For as little as $3 a month, you can help support the time and production cost included in producing the podcast. Support the show To learn more about Barbara Ann Briggs, visit her website at: https://barbaraannbriggs.com Follow me on Instagram: barbaraannbriggsbooks.com Subscribe to the podcast by clicking the support the show link after the podcast notes

    11 min

  2. FEB 3

    Mental Attitude

    Send a text Our mental attitude effects everything we do in life. Our mental attitude influences the outcome of all our actions. Pick up the most life-supporting values in everything we perceive, What we see, we become. This is skill in perception. I love creating the podcast. If you have enjoyed the episodes in any way, the best way to support me is my subscription link. For as little as $3 a month, you can help support the time and production cost included in producing the podcast. Support the show To learn more about Barbara Ann Briggs, visit her website at: https://barbaraannbriggs.com Follow me on Instagram: barbaraannbriggsbooks.com Subscribe to the podcast by clicking the support the show link after the podcast notes

    9 min

  3. JAN 20

    A Story of Success in Meditation

    Send a text In this story, the Guru teaches his disciple how to achieve success in his meditation. The disciple puts his attention on the thing he loves the most and effortlessly gains union with it. In Transcendental Meditation, there is no effort involved because we only use the natural tendency of the mind to move in the direction of increasing happiness. Pure consciousness is a state of unbounded bliss and inner peace, and it can easily be experienced by everyone. I love creating the podcast. If you have enjoyed the episodes in any way, the best way to support me is my subscription link. For as little as $3 a month, you can help support the time and production cost included in producing the podcast. Support the show To learn more about Barbara Ann Briggs, visit her website at: https://barbaraannbriggs.com Follow me on Instagram: barbaraannbriggsbooks.com Subscribe to the podcast by clicking the support the show link after the podcast notes

    9 min

  4. 12/28/2025

    What is Consciousness

    Send a text Consciousness is the inner wakefulness of the mind which allows us to experience life. There are different levels of consciousness from the surface, active level to quieter, more silent levels. The deepest level of consciousness is pure consciousness. The technique of Transcendental Meditation allows us to experience pure consciousness easily and effortlessly.  I love creating the podcast. If you have enjoyed the episodes in any way, the best way to support me is my subscription link. For as little as $3 a month, you can help support the time and production cost included in producing the podcast. Support the show To learn more about Barbara Ann Briggs, visit her website at: https://barbaraannbriggs.com Follow me on Instagram: barbaraannbriggsbooks.com Subscribe to the podcast by clicking the support the show link after the podcast notes

    11 min

  5. 12/15/2025

    How Transcendental Meditation Can Conquer Depression

    Send a text Transcendental Meditation decreases the factors which give rise to depression. It enhances coherence in brain functioning,  reduces cortisol, the stress hormone, levels in the body and decreases insomnia. A study was published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology which showed a reduction in trait anxiety, fear and worry as a result of practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique. A study in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine showed that the technique has both acute and long-term effects on significantly reducing cortisol levels in the body. I love creating the podcast. If you have enjoyed the episodes in any way, the best way to support me is my subscription link. For as little as $3 a month, you can help support the time and production cost included in producing the podcast. Support the show To learn more about Barbara Ann Briggs, visit her website at: https://barbaraannbriggs.com Follow me on Instagram: barbaraannbriggsbooks.com Subscribe to the podcast by clicking the support the show link after the podcast notes

    10 min

  6. 12/01/2025

    The Essence of Vedic Wisdom

    Send a text The essence of Vedic wisdom explains that the inner Self or Atman is one with Brahman, the totality of life. The universe is the expression of consciousness and every grain of creation is a manifestation of the unified wholeness of life unfolding itself to itself. Special Audiobook Sale of Pilgrimage on the Path of Love on Apple audiobook site from December 3-7. I love creating the podcast. If you have enjoyed the episodes in any way, the best way to support me is my subscription link. For as little as $3 a month, you can help support the time and production cost included in producing the podcast. Support the show To learn more about Barbara Ann Briggs, visit her website at: https://barbaraannbriggs.com Follow me on Instagram: barbaraannbriggsbooks.com Subscribe to the podcast by clicking the support the show link after the podcast notes

    14 min

  7. 11/13/2025

    The Art of Happiness

    Send a text Happiness exists at the deepest level of our own nature. It is always present. It cannot be grasped until we relax and let go. Then happiness flows into each moment. Being happy helps the entire world automatically. I love creating the podcast. If you have enjoyed the episodes in any way, the best way to support me is my subscription link. For as little as $3 a month, you can help support the time and production cost included in producing the podcast. Support the show To learn more about Barbara Ann Briggs, visit her website at: https://barbaraannbriggs.com Follow me on Instagram: barbaraannbriggsbooks.com Subscribe to the podcast by clicking the support the show link after the podcast notes

    13 min

  8. 10/29/2025

    The Value of Panchakarma

    Send a text Panchakarma is a systematic purification procedure. It removes toxins so that one's innate biological intelligence flows without friction through the body. It enhances strength, vitality and immunity, and rejuvenates mind, body and senses. I love creating the podcast. If you have enjoyed the episodes in any way, the best way to support me is my subscription link. For as little as $3 a month, you can help support the time and production cost included in producing the podcast. Support the show To learn more about Barbara Ann Briggs, visit her website at: https://barbaraannbriggs.com Follow me on Instagram: barbaraannbriggsbooks.com Subscribe to the podcast by clicking the support the show link after the podcast notes

    14 min
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This podcast explores topics which reveal the essence of life, such as: What is the purpose of life? How can I discover my inner calling and live it? How can I find true happiness and lasting fulfillment? Barbara Ann Briggs is the author of Pilgrimage on the Path of Love, a novel of visionary fiction. She is also the author of a book on Maharishi's Vedic Science and a book called Guide to Good Health. She is a teacher of Transcendental Meditation and a certified Consciousness Advisor. This podcast will include many quotations from enlightened masters.

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  • Creator
    Barbara Ann Briggs
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Essence of Life
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    Essence of Life