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This podcast starts with a deep examination of Richard Bach's book "Illusions," which made a profound difference in my life. And then we will launch from there into a deep dive into the philosophical, spiritual, metaphysical, and mystical aspects of our world. Along the way, we will explore and test the lessons in the book, the wisdom of the ancients, and the metaphysical implications of much modern science.

In this provocative talk, Osho starts with our assumption that we are interested, maybe even passionately interested, in knowing the truth - and he tears it to shreds. He goes back in history with razor sharp clarity to illustrate our long-time avoidance of the truth, and our need to hide out in illusion.

Read by the author, Chris Guillebeau. 'A wealth of insanely useful advice' – Cal Newport, bestselling author of Deep Work Break free from deadline dread and time guilt with this powerful guide on how to regain control of your time and your life – from the New York Times bestselling author of...

In a world where there is so much conflicting information about how we are supposed to live, what can we really know? Knowing the truth, what’s real from what’s fake, should be easy. In today’s world, that’s far from the case. In The Certainty Illusion, Timothy Caulfield lifts the...

Paul Williams and Andreas Krebs take a no-punches-held look at the stories we tell ourselves about business success. The rags-to-riches tale is tempting, but we don’t have to search far to see that most organizations rise for a time, only to experience a dramatic fall from grace. Just look at some of the companies that used to be household names: Nokia, AOL, Pan Am, Woolworth, and Blockbuster. The Illusion of Invincibility examines the why of success and failure. It’s a smart, funny, and radical look at how to build and sustain a great organization.

David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D., is an internationally known author and speaker on the subject of spiritually advanced states of consciousness and the realization of the presence of God as Self.

His published works, as well as recorded lectures, have been widely recognized as unique. They describe a very advanced state of spiritual awareness which occurred in this individual with a scientific and clinical background, who is able to verbalize and explain the unusual phenomenon in a manner that is clear and comprehensible.

Craig Beck is known as the Stop Drinking Expert because he helps people to see the truth about alcohol. The shocking reality that is hidden behind the smoke and mirrors of the marketing and our own self-created social conditioning. In this specially extended edition of his Alcohol Illusion series, Craig explains how you are not your addiction. You are not weak willed or broken. Alcoholism affects millions of people regardless of their gender, location, intelligence, or social standing.

Swamped with endless notifications and growing to-do lists, we all feel the pressure of a culture that prizes being busy over being present. This 'time anxiety' isn't just for the overly ambitious-it's a daily reality for parents juggling work and family, students trying to balance grades and...

Paper tigers are the thoughts and experiences that conjure up dread, but that don’t present any real danger. Missed deadlines, traffic jams, conflict with a loved one, and arguments with the boss create the same physiological responses in the human body that our ancestors experienced when they were stalked by predators on the plains. The Paper Tiger Syndrome is a guidebook on the journey of healing and self-repair, which demonstrates that the most direct way to overcome fear, stress, and trauma in your life is to regulate your physical body.

The Human Game: The Illusion of Identity explores the beliefs, labels, roles, and attachments that shape our sense of self. From family, religion, nationality, race, career, status, and personal history, we build identities and often mistake them for who we truly are. Through thought-provoking examples and practical insights, Ron Fentiman examines how these identities influence our emotions, relationships, conflicts, and daily decisions.

The Critical Thinker's Dictionary explores the insights of ancient and modern philosophers along with the latest findings in such fields as neuroscience and behavioral economics to lay out the many obstacles and snares that await anyone committed to a rational life. The Critical Thinker's Dictionary isn't a collection of dry definitions, but a colorful, three-dimensional portrait of the major obstacles to critical thinking and what we can do to overcome them.

All our lives, we were brought up to believe that other people and situations were what caused our anxiety. As it turns out, we were sold a pack of lies! What if the only thing causing your anxiety is your own thoughts? And what if underneath your anxious thinking was your true, perfect self - whole and healthy and untouched by all your fears? How would this change your life? For Jill Whalen, understanding this information switched off a lifetime of anxiety and addictive behaviors.

Have you ever struggled with a disempowered view of yourself and the world? Have you ever caught yourself wondering why life keeps happening to you and if there's anything you can do about it? If so, you've found the right resource in this audiobook. If life seems terrible and scary, if you feel you are inadequate or unworthy, this audiobook is for you. If you are building momentum toward the life you want yet are still getting hung up from time to time, this audiobook is for you.

Glück ist kein Leistungssport! Wer die Selbstliebe als ein Ziel betrachtet, für das man mit Mantren und Übungen trainieren kann, ist auf dem Irrweg. Leistungsdenken führt nicht zu mehr Selbstakzeptanz, sondern in den Selbstoptimierungswahn. Ruediger Schache legt dar, warum man wahre Selbstliebe nur durch die Magie des Weglassens findet: Indem man die Dinge beendet, die einen unter Druck setzen. Er beschreibt den Weg zu echter, gefühlter Selbstakzeptanz in sieben Schritten, ganz entspannt und ohne Stress.

You Are Not Alive: The Illusion of Consciousness and Free Will A dark, blisteringly honest philosophy book that dares to say what the self-help aisle never will. What if everything you believe about yourself—your identity, your choices, your soul—is a lie? What if consciousness isn’t magic, but math? Not light, but glitch? Not purpose, but pattern? In this provocative philosophical manifesto, philosopher Jason Ostendorf dismantles the comfortable illusions of modern life—free will, morality, meaning, even love—and offers something more brutal, more beautiful, and far more liberating: truth.

Joy Su has gone through all these emotional twists and turns. She wrote the book Truth vs. Illusion: What is life about to help you overcome all these painful experiences. Many people have felt happier and more self-confident after reading her book. Imagine a happy, contented life full of positive energy! A life that allows you to have a joyful connection with the whole universe, and you are a real family member loved by all!

Did adulthood turn out different from what you thought it would be? When you turned 18-years-old, I bet the people in your life all of a sudden expected you to have all the answers and know exactly what you wanted to do in the world.

"Above the Illusion: The blueprint for mental clarity, self-respect, and irreplaceable value" is a deep exploration into the hidden forces shaping our lives – the conditioning, beliefs, and stories we've unknowingly accepted as truth. This book exposes the psychological distractions that cloud our vision, keeping us blind, fearful, and stuck in cycles of limitation. Anthony Minaya challenges you to question the narratives that hold you back, illuminating the illusions that prevent you from seeing yourself clearly.

Ever find yourself questioning your reality or feeling the weight of existential angst? The illusions that society has been selling you just not cutting it anymore? Grand Illusions and Existential Angst is here to lift the veil. Ready for a podcast that is more solution than small talk? Tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tu appliques, tu optimises, tu t'améliores. Et tu en as marre de ne jamais te sentir assez. Je déconstruis les illusions qui entretiennent cette course — pas de techniques, pas de méthodes. Juste un autre regard qui dissout la tension à la source. #santémentale #anxiété #nondualité derrierelesillusions.substack.com