33 episodes

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.

Awaken Your Myth Erik Ireland

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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.

    Break the Cycle of Overthinking - Mindfulness Techniques for Peace

    Break the Cycle of Overthinking - Mindfulness Techniques for Peace

    Join us as we dive into the theme of overthinking and explore how mindfulness can help us break free from the cycle of constant mental chatter. In this excerpt from a live gathering in The Peace & Prosperity Circle at https://awakenyourmyth.com, you'll discover how to:

    • Understand the somatic and cognitive aspects of overthinking

    • Greet your thoughts with curiosity and gentleness

    • Use mindfulness to ground yourself in the present moment

    • Shift from mind identification to a holistic awareness of your experience

    If you've ever felt trapped by your thoughts, struggled with anxiety, or found it challenging to stay present, this video offers practical insights and techniques to help you navigate these experiences. By learning to greet your overthinking with compassionate awareness, you can start to break the cycle and find greater peace and clarity.

    I also lead a mindfulness meditation designed to help you connect with your body and bring awareness to your thoughts. You'll gain valuable tools and perspectives for:

    • Recognizing the physical sensations that accompany overthinking

    • Using mindful awareness to shift out of the overthinking loop

    • Embracing the present moment with all its sensations and experiences

    • Developing a more compassionate relationship with your mind

    Remember, overcoming overthinking is a journey, and each step you take towards mindful awareness helps you build a more peaceful and present life. By approaching this practice with openness and patience, you create the conditions for deep insight and transformation.

    This video is also part of the Overthinking Challenge, which you can dive into at https://challenges.awakenyourmyth.com. It’s a self-guided journey designed to help you break free from the cycle of overthinking at your own pace, unlocking a gateway to mental clarity and inner peace.

    If you feel called to delve deeper into mindfulness and learn how to navigate your inner landscape with greater ease, I invite you to join our supportive online community. In this safe and nurturing space, you'll find the tools and guidance to embark on your own hero's journey and transform your life from within. To learn more, go to https://awakenyourmyth.com.




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    • 34 min
    Mastering the Cycle of Creation - Intuition, Intention, Surrender

    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.


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    • 24 min
    Unleash Your Inner Wisdom - A Transformative Shadow Work Experience

    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.


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    • 30 min
    Discover the Transformative Power of Mindful Communication

    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.


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    • 23 min
    Seeing Through Our Stories - Finding Peace in the Present

    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.


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    • 30 min
    From Anxiety to Acceptance - Navigating Life's Storms

    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.


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    • 36 min

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