Summary: Dean Graves talks with Steve Barton about the Game of Ten, a practice intended to quiet habitual thinking and reconnect people with awareness and anauthentic sense of self. Barton also recounts his personal spiritual awakening, while Graves brings in his own metaphysical framework, and the two compare ideas about healing, identity, intuition, and living fully in the present. In a world filled with distractions and noise, finding our true selves can often feel like a daunting task. This week, Dean Graves converses with Steve Barton, who introduces his innovative concept, the **Game of Ten**. This game isn't just about winning; it's about playing the game of life authentically. The Game of Ten Steve explains that the Game of Ten is designed to help individuals become their authentic selves. Rather than following a rigid set of steps, this game encourages players to embrace awareness and intuition. As Steve puts it, "It's a process of downloading all the time," reflecting the continuous journey of self-discovery. The Mind and Awareness One of the key insights from their discussion is Steve's perspective on the mind: "The mind's insane if it's running the show." He emphasizes the importance of coming from awareness rather than negative thought patterns that dominate our daily lives. With 60,000 thoughts a day, 80% of which are negative, shifting focus to pure awareness opens up a new realm ofpossibilities. Surrendering to Your True Self Through the Game of Ten, players learn to surrender feelings of Fear, guilt, and shame. Steve explains the difference between guilt and shame, noting that guilt relates to actions while shame reflects an internalized sense of being. At the core of this journey lies unconditional love and the acceptance of our true selves. The Archetypical Mind Dean and Steve also delve into the concept of the archetypical mind, describing it as a blueprint for processing thoughts and creating identity. This identity can often be a false perception of self, leading us to seek validation from external sources. Awakening involves reversing that focus, turning our awareness inward to find true happiness and fulfillment. As their enlightening conversation unfolds, listeners are invited to reflect on their own identities and the ways they navigate the world. The Gameof Ten offers a fresh perspective on living an authentic life, grounded in love and awareness. To explore more about this transformative journey, listen to the full episode with Steve Barton. Key Topics: Barton describes the Game of Ten as a processfor quieting the mind and acting from awareness, with authentic selfhood as its intended outcome.He distinguishes ordinary thought, often shapedby the past, from thoughts that emerge after a pause in awareness; he says thinking alone cannot reach "ten."Graves offers his model of identity as a constructed self-image shaped by external approval, and describes awakening as turning awareness inward.Barton recounts seeking therapy at 36 despitehaving what he wanted, then forgiving his biological father and experiencing a profound spiritual shift.The hosts compare metaphysical ideas about theauthentic self, reincarnation, archetypes, and the Tarot, including Graves's account of five qualities: awareness, love, wisdom, unity, and stillness.Barton leads Graves through a brief affirmationmeditation: "I'm ten," "I am enough," "I do enough,"and "I have enough." Resources: Steve Barton Website: https://www.stevebartoncoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=steve%20barton%20coaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-steve-barton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevebartoncoaching/