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Free copy of my book (Art of Balance) at greatnessglory.com Spiritual gurus shaped 25 years of my path — the real teachers and the false lights alike. In this solo episode I share what I learned from 10 gurus, from martial arts and energy work to intellectual traditions, Siddha yoga and surrender, and the shamanism I eventually walked away from. Recorded around Guru Purnima as an act of gratitude, it's an honest look at discernment, the meaning of guru, and how to grow without repeating my mistakes. For anyone seeking self-realization and a grounded, one-pointed practice. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Purpose 01:51 Sanskrit Invocation & Credibility 08:03 Guru One: Martial Arts 11:59 Guru Two: Trapped in Knowledge 14:17 Guru Three: Siddha Yoga Surrender 18:03 Guru Four: Shamanism's Dark Side 26:02 Guru Five: When Money Corrupts 28:12 Gurus Six and Seven 33:18 Gurus Eight and Nine 43:03 Babaji: Guru of All Gurus 50:06 Truth, Simplicity, and Love 56:07 Closing Gratitude #GuruPurnima #Spirituality #SelfRealization #Meditation #SpiritualGrowth #GreatnessGlory #Podcast

Free copy of my book (Art of Balance) at greatnessglory.com Everyone calls AI intelligent — but most of us have never explored the intelligence we already carry. In this solo episode I look at human intelligence through both modern neuroscience and ancient traditions like yoga, tai chi, and qigong. I share what 20+ years of meditation and breathwork have taught me about focus, and why your diet, your breath, and your life force (prana, qi) shape your mind far more than stimulants or nootropics ever will. If you want real, sustainable brain power, this is where to start. Chapters: 00:00 AI and Human Intelligence 00:33 Untapped Human Intelligence 05:50 Diet, Digestion, and Focus 06:25 Stimulants and Their Hidden Cost 08:35 Questioning Mainstream Science 10:58 Prana, Qi, and Life Force 14:06 Nature Replenishes Your Energy 16:46 Overclocking the Human Brain #HumanIntelligence #BrainPower #Prana #Meditation #Consciousness #GreatnessGlory #Podcast

Free book + audiobook (Art of Balance): https://greatnessglory.com/ Right now, two people want the same dream, the same healing, the same breakthrough. Ten years from now, one of them will have it and the other will have a list of reasons why they couldn't — and it usually has almost nothing to do with talent, money, luck, or karma. In this episode, I explore the one quality that actually separates them: willpower, and the determination to fight your own limitations instead of surrendering to them. I draw on the figure the ancient Hindu and Indian traditions called the Vira — the warrior, the hero — and the same spirit in Mahavira, the Buddha under the tree, Thomas Edison's thousand attempts, and the Sufi Bayezid Bastami who did the opposite of whatever his ego demanded. I share what years of fasting, meditation, martial arts, and self-discipline taught me about a strange law: when you expect things to be easy they become hard, and when you accept they may be hard they become easy. Half-heartedness is the real enemy. I also bring in the science — neuroplasticity, the anterior mid-cingulate cortex that grows when you make yourself do hard things, dopamine as the chemistry of pursuit, and psychoneuroimmunology showing how your thoughts reach all the way down to your immune system. Underneath it all is a spiritual truth: you are a spark of the divine, you recreate your life every second, and the God you're seeking is within you. The most important investment you can ever make is in yourself. 📘 Buy the book Art of Balance: https://amzn.to/4jAii7l 🌐 Learn more / contact me: https://greatnessglory.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 00:30 – The Vira: the warrior who doesn't give up 01:10 – Mahavira, Buddha, and the spirit of not giving up 02:00 – Edison and a thousand ways to not fail 02:50 – Change yourself and the world reflects it back 03:40 – Why half-heartedness destroys success 04:20 – The two forces that pull you in opposite directions 05:10 – Willpower is determined by your level of consciousness 06:00 – Troubleshooting your own limitations 06:50 – What fasting taught me about determination 08:00 – Expect easy and it gets hard; accept hard and it gets easy 09:10 – Stay awake: Jesus in the garden and self-awareness 10:20 – Self-monitoring in real time vs. journaling after 11:30 – Why we're called human beings, not human doings 12:30 – We have the ability to reprogram ourselves 13:20 – The greatest investment is investing in yourself 14:30 – Neuroplasticity and the anterior mid-cingulate cortex 15:40 – The Agya chakra and the center of command 16:30 – Dopamine as the chemistry of pursuit 17:20 – Psychoneuroimmunology: thoughts reach the immune system 18:30 – Mind over matter: hypnosis and the burning hand 19:40 – The mind can kill you, so it can also heal you 20:40 – Healthy willpower vs. sacrificing yourself 22:00 – The compound effect: start with one minute 23:10 – What you want must align with the good of all 24:20 – Rumi: love is also the product of knowledge 25:30 – Helping a friend through understanding, not pressure 26:40 – You are a spark of the divine; the universe mirrors you 28:00 – The God you seek is within you 29:00 – Recap: determination, mindset, and self-awareness 30:00 – Closing with Samuel Beckett: fail again, fail better #GreatnessGloryPodcast #ArtOfBalance #Willpower #Determination #SelfDiscipline #Spirituality #PersonalDevelopment #Neuroplasticity #Mindset #SelfAwareness #InnerStrength #Meditation #Consciousness #SpiritualGrowth

In this episode, I explore why trying to suppress, fight, or "get rid of" negative thoughts and emotions almost never works long-term — and why the harder you push them away, the stronger they come back. I start with a simple experiment you can try in a few seconds, then trace this all the way back to my own story growing up between two religions, daydreaming about becoming a monk, and discovering through psychology and yogic teaching that suppression only deepens guilt and disturbance. From there I walk through what actually works: diversion, or what Abraham Hicks calls pivoting. Instead of fighting an emotion head-on, you learn to redirect your attention toward something that lifts you — whether that's a divine form, a mantra, or simply a thought that gives you a little relief. I explain why your subconscious mind has no "yes or no" system, why what you focus on grows within you and around you, and how to climb the emotional scale one rung at a time instead of forcing yourself from fear straight to joy. I also share how this kind of channeling of emotion toward something higher connects to the path of devotion, or bhakti yoga. Finally, I touch on a complementary point: that diverting the attention is one way to work with the mind, but not the only way. There is also the path of transcending the thought process altogether — watching your thoughts from a distance, as in vipassana — which is powerful but takes years of practice. I close with why guilt-based religion creates more suffering than mastery, and a simple practice you can start using today to interrupt the cycle and bring yourself back to peace. 📘 Buy the book Art of Balance: https://amzn.to/4jAii7l 🌐 Learn more / contact me: https://greatnessglory.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 00:40 – The white bear experiment 01:30 – Why suppression always backfires 03:20 – My story: religion, lust, and the monk dream 05:10 – Suppression versus transmutation 06:30 – Diversion: changing the channel 08:00 – What you focus on grows 10:30 – The subconscious has no "no" 12:00 – Channeling emotion and the path of devotion 14:30 – Why you shift gradually, not instantly 16:00 – The emotional scale explained 18:00 – Why drugs and external fixes trap you 19:30 – From anger to relief to forgiveness 21:00 – How guilt is used to control people 24:00 – You can't fight darkness, bring light 25:30 – Two ways to work with the mind 27:30 – Practice to go: name it, then pivot 30:00 – The "Is it true?" inquiry 32:00 – We are multidimensional: breath and body 34:00 – Closing and recommended books #GreatnessGloryPodcast #ArtOfBalance #PersonalDevelopment #EmotionalMastery #AbrahamHicks #Pivoting #BhaktiYoga #Spirituality #Meditation #SelfMastery #InnerPeace #Mindset #EmotionalHealing

In this episode, I open up about some things I've been hesitant to discuss — the massive changes happening in human consciousness right now, and how AI fits into this picture. For thousands of years, enlightened beings like Babaji, Jesus, Krishna, and Buddha warned about a transition from ego-based living toward higher values like compassion, forgiveness, and independent thinking. We are living in that transition right now, and AI is accelerating it in ways most people haven't even begun to understand. I explore why AI is both one of the greatest tools humanity has ever received and one of its greatest potential dangers. The risk isn't that AI becomes conscious — it's that we stop being conscious. If we hand over our thinking, reasoning, and decision-making to machines without developing our own faculties, we lose the very thing that makes us powerful. The human brain has a potential that no supercomputer can match, but only if we use it — through critical thinking, questioning our beliefs, meditation, and real inner work. I also share why creating balance in your body, mind, and life is more urgent now than ever before, and I close with Babaji's powerful last message — a reminder that all perfection and wisdom are already hidden within you. 📘 Buy the book Art of Balance: https://amzn.to/4jAii7l 🌐 Learn more / contact me: https://greatnessglory.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 03:12 – The global shift in consciousness 06:30 – What enlightened beings predicted about this era 09:45 – The role of avatars and their message 12:20 – Why independent thinking is the most important skill 14:50 – What AI really is and why most people don't understand it 17:30 – The danger of outsourcing your brain to machines 20:10 – Your brain is the greatest AI ever created 22:40 – Why balance and inner stability matter more than ever 25:15 – Babaji's last message to humanity #GreatnessGloryPodcast #ArtOfBalance #AIandConsciousness #CriticalThinking #SpiritualAwakening #HumanConsciousness #Babaji #Meditation #PersonalDevelopment #ThinkForYourself #YogaWisdom #InnerBalance #ConsciousnessShift #SpiritualGrowth

In this episode, I explore what holistic health really means and why our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs are just as critical to our wellbeing as biology and medicine. I share how ancient systems like Ayurveda, yoga, and Chinese medicine understand the human being as multidimensional, and why ignoring the mind and energy aspects of health keeps us limited and stuck in suffering. I also talk about how belief systems, negative thinking, and unexamined emotions can create disease, and how questioning our conditioning opens the door to real healing and freedom. I walk through practical ways to start working with your own mind: reviewing your day at night, developing self-awareness, studying different perspectives, and becoming your own therapist by consciously examining beliefs, reactions, and emotional triggers. I also touch on topics like psychosomatic illness, antidepressants, psychedelics, and why external substances alone cannot create lasting change if we keep generating negativity from within. My intention in this conversation is to help you see how deeply your inner world shapes your health, happiness, and life, and to inspire you to begin the inner work of changing your thinking so your reality can transform. 📘 Buy the book Art of Balance: https://amzn.to/4jAii7l 🌐 Learn more / contact me: https://greatnessglory.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 01:42 – What holistic health really means 05:20 – Questioning mainstream science and belief 10:03 – Stories of “incurable” illness being healed 14:55 – Power of questioning and new possibilities 19:18 – Mind, energy, and the structure of a human being 24:07 – Thoughts, emotions, and disease creation 29:02 – Emotions, organs, and Chinese medicine view 33:11 – Inner world, perception, and personal reality 38:05 – Spiritual surrender, growth, and life challenges 43:12 – Belief systems, paradigms, and happiness 48:26 – Lifestyle, negative thoughts, and modern disease 53:10 – Becoming your own therapist and inner work 58:04 – Daily reflection and building self-awareness 1:02:39 – How negative emotions affect body chemistry 1:07:21 – Psychosomatic illness, stress, and medicine limits 1:12:03 – Antidepressants, drugs, and temporary relief 1:17:15 – Psychedelics, perspective shifts, and healing 1:22:09 – Why real change requires changing your thinking 1:26:44 – Energy, meridians, and acupuncture basics 1:31:02 – Electrical currents, nerves, and movement 1:34:27 – Bringing it together and next steps for you #GreatnessGloryPodcast #ArtOfBalance #holistichealth #mindbodyconnection #mentalwellbeing #spiritualgrowth #healingjourney #selfawareness #personaldevelopment #consciousliving #emotionalhealth #innerwork

In this extended conversation, I sit down with Kevin Wise to clarify what yoga truly is beyond exercise, trends, or religion. We start from first principles and unpack yoga as a precise science of energy, consciousness, and liberation, rooted in ancient yogic cosmology rather than modern fitness culture. I explain the true meaning of union, the role of Kundalini, chakras, and prana, and why yoga has multiple paths designed for different human faculties. We explore the four classical yogas, Raja, Bhakti, Karma, and Jnana, and why combining them creates balance rather than confusion. We also address common misunderstandings around pranayama, mantra, meditation, and why Kundalini practices can be powerful yet dangerous without proper preparation. This episode is meant to restore clarity. Yoga is not belief, worship, or gymnastics. It is a systematic, experiential science of self-transformation, awareness, and freedom when approached with discernment and balance. 📘 Buy the book Art of Balance: [https://amzn.to/4jAii7l](https://amzn.to/4jAii7l) 🌐 Learn more / contact me: [https://greatnessglory.com/](https://greatnessglory.com/) Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:10 – What yoga really means 04:30 – Union, duality, and consciousness 07:40 – Kundalini, chakras, and awareness 09:50 – The four classical yogas explained 13:20 – Bhakti yoga and emotional refinement 18:00 – Karma yoga and selfless action 23:10 – Why Karma yoga is highest today 27:30 – Mantra yoga and vibration 33:10 – Raja yoga and mind mastery 38:40 – Pranayama and control of prana 42:50 – Pratyahara and withdrawal of senses 46:00 – Concentration, meditation, and samadhi 49:10 – Yoga as science, not religion 52:50 – Kundalini yoga and real dangers 57:10 – Jnana yoga and self-inquiry 1:02:00 – Why paths must be combined 1:06:30 – Yoga as liberation, not practice Hashtags #GreatnessGloryPodcast #ArtOfBalance #YogaScience #Kundalini #Consciousness #SpiritualKnowledge #SanatanaDharma #SelfRealization #Meditation #InnerTransformation #YogaPhilosophy

In this conversation, I sit down with Kevin Wise to explore numerology, intuition, and how symbolic systems can be used without losing logic, discernment, or personal responsibility. We talk about where astrology and numerology often get misunderstood, why blind belief is dangerous, and how these tools can instead support self-reflection and awareness. I share my own skepticism and experiences with Vedic astrology, intuition, and perception, while Kevin explains how he uses numerology practically rather than predictively. We discuss destiny versus free will, self-fulfilling prophecy, and why no system should ever take away a person’s agency or power to change their life. This episode is not about believing or disbelieving. It’s about balance, critical thinking, and using symbolic systems as mirrors rather than prisons, tools for insight rather than fear. 📘 Buy the book Art of Balance: https://amzn.to/4jAii7l 🌐 Learn more / contact me: https://greatnessglory.com/ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – Astrology, numerology, and misconceptions 04:30 – Vedic systems versus modern interpretations 08:50 – Intuition, perception, and symbolism 11:40 – How Kevin came to numerology 14:00 – Personality systems and practical use 17:40 – What numerology actually measures 19:40 – Destiny, free will, and self-fulfilling prophecy 23:30 – Dangers of fear-based readings 26:00 – Relationships and numerology 29:30 – Synchronicity and personal meaning 32:00 – Sample numerology reading explained 38:00 – Energy, cycles, and life phases 44:00 – Karma, remedies, and responsibility 49:20 – Decision-making and discernment 53:00 – Intention, belief, and reality 57:30 – Closing reflections Hashtags #GreatnessGloryPodcast #ArtOfBalance #Numerology #Intuition #SpiritualDiscernment #SelfAwareness #ConsciousLiving #Symbolism #FreeWill #PersonalGrowth

In this conversation, I explore how the spaces we live in quietly shape our energy, mood, habits, health, and relationships. Together with architect and Conscious Home Design founder Talor Stewart, I look at why most homes support survival but not flourishing, and how intentional design directly influences well-being and happiness. We talk about universal principles rooted in science rather than style, including the relationship between environment, nervous system regulation, creativity, and human connection. Talor explains why dedicating space to specific activities matters, how light and layout shape behavior, and why relationships are the strongest predictor of long-term happiness. This episode is about practical awareness. Small, intentional shifts in your home can create meaningful changes in focus, calm, connection, and daily life without needing more space, money, or perfection. 📘 Buy the book Art of Balance: https://amzn.to/4jAii7l 🌐 Learn more / contact me: https://greatnessglory.com/ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – What conscious home design really means 03:40 – Function before beauty in living spaces 06:00 – Why universal design principles matter 08:10 – Architecture and the pursuit of happiness 10:20 – Supporting well-being through home design 13:40 – Dedicating space to personal growth 17:20 – Conditioning, habits, and room purpose 19:50 – Energetic charge of intentional spaces 23:10 – The Harvard happiness study explained 26:00 – Giving, receiving, reciprocal relationships 31:10 – Core human needs in home design 35:30 – Why homes haven’t evolved with science 38:00 – Preference versus universal impact in design 44:40 – Designing meditation and wellness spaces 55:00 – The sunny window effect 59:30 – Changes that show results in 7–30 days 1:02:00 – Relationship design in everyday rooms 1:08:30 – Intention as the missing element 1:10:30 – Closing reflections Hashtags #GreatnessGloryPodcast #ArtOfBalance #ConsciousHomeDesign #Wellbeing #IntentionalLiving #MindBodyConnection #HolisticDesign #ArchitectureAndHealth #PersonalGrowth #HappinessResearch

In this follow-up conversation, I sit down with Kevin Wise to go deeper into the themes we explored in the previous episode on the three selves and states of consciousness. Together, we examine why spiritual traditions appear divided on the surface while pointing to the same truth at their core, and why comparison, fear, and blind belief often replace direct understanding. We explore agnosticism, atheism, religion, and spirituality from a grounded perspective—questioning whether belief systems liberate or confine us. I share why genuine spirituality requires humility, curiosity, and lived experience rather than secondhand belief, and how concepts like the higher self, non-duality, and inner freedom appear across Vedanta, Buddhism, Sufism, Judaism, Christianity, and more. This episode is an invitation to empty the cup, question deeply, and rediscover truth through awareness rather than ideology. 📘 Buy the book Art of Balance: [https://amzn.to/4jAii7l](https://amzn.to/4jAii7l) 🌐 Learn more / contact me: [https://greatnessglory.com](https://greatnessglory.com) Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction and continuation of three selves 01:06 – Why study many spiritual traditions 02:55 – Similarities versus religious differences 04:19 – Religion vs spiritual tradition 06:19 – Philosophy and religion intertwined 06:53 – Agnosticism, atheism, and not knowing 10:42 – Why belief matters in human life 11:17 – Life as limitation and inner freedom 15:06 – Why this world feels like a prison 18:21 – Neutrality, unity, and peace 20:10 – Fear-based religion and comparison 22:24 – Comparative traditions and shared truths 24:00 – Esoteric paths within religions 27:51 – The three selves revisited 29:53 – Consciousness beyond labels 33:43 – Personality, identity, and suffering 37:15 – Blind faith and distorted teachings 40:34 – Intellect, curiosity, and truth-seeking 44:59 – Knowledge, duality, and oneness 51:49 – Allegory, symbolism, and hidden meanings 53:30 – Not knowing as spiritual beginning 54:01 – Emptying the cup 56:36 – Agnosticism as the start, not the end 59:46 – Losing everything to find truth 1:00:08 – Closing reflections #GreatnessGloryPodcast #ArtOfBalance #Spirituality #Agnosticism #Consciousness #NonDuality #Philosophy #SelfInquiry #InnerFreedom #Meditation #TruthSeeking #ComparativeReligion

In this solo episode, I share a structured, practical breakdown of the “three selves” — basic self, conscious self, and higher self — as a universal map of human consciousness found across many traditions like Vedanta, Buddhism, Kabbalah, Sufism, Taoism, Huna, ancient Egypt, Gnostic Christianity, Hermeticism, and Jungian psychology. I explain how these levels show up as subconscious patterns, rational decision-making, and our deepest divine nature, and why understanding them can transform your mental health, relationships, and spiritual path. I then explore how to actually work with each level in daily life: questioning and reprogramming the subconscious, healing the inner child with kindness, strengthening discernment (Viveka), and using tools like meditation, stillness, and the STAR method for handling cravings and addictions. Finally, I point toward the higher self and pure consciousness, sharing how time-tested paths of yoga, self-inquiry, devotion, and a balanced lifestyle (Art of Balance) help us move from identification with body and mind toward our true nature — ending with a beautiful Rumi poem about the angelic, animal, and human within us. 📘 Buy the book Art of Balance: https://amzn.to/4jAii7l 🌐 Learn more / contact me: https://greatnessglory.com 00:00 – Introduction and intention for this episode 02:10 – What are the three selves? 05:00 – Basic self as subconscious and inner child 08:30 – Programming, karma, and lower chakras 11:40 – Conscious self: buddhi, reason, and choice 15:20 – Jung’s ego and acting on impulses 18:10 – Higher self as pure consciousness 22:00 – Relative vs absolute view of divinity 25:30 – Comparing three selves across traditions 30:10 – One truth beneath many religions 33:40 – Questioning triggers and limiting beliefs 37:10 – Talking gently to the inner child 40:00 – Intuition, gut feeling, and body signals 43:00 – Stillness, mindfulness, and clear awareness 46:00 – Using the STAR method for cravings 49:00 – Study, contemplation, and refining thought 52:00 – Paths of yoga and self-inquiry practices 54:30 – Foundations, lifestyle, and Art of Balance 56:30 – Rumi’s poem and closing reflections #GreatnessGloryPodcast #ArtOfBalance #ThreeSelves #Consciousness #SpiritualAwakening #Vedanta #Sufism #Kabbalah #JungianPsychology #InnerChildHealing #Meditation #SelfInquiry #Mindfulness #SpiritualGrowth

In this episode, I share insights from more than two decades of studying and practicing authentic spiritual traditions, clarifying what Kundalini truly is and why so many modern teachings are incomplete or misleading. I explain how this life force energy animates the body and mind, how it relates to the chakras and nervous system, and why genuine awakening can be both transformative and dangerous without proper preparation. I also break down common myths, the real purpose of Tantra, and the importance of lineage, discipline, and purification. From Kriya and pranayama to devotion, mantra, and Guru’s grace, I walk you through the legitimate pathways that lead to safe and meaningful Kundalini activation. This is a grounded, experience-based look at energy, evolution, and consciousness—free from the commercial distortions so common today. 📘 Buy the book Art of Balance: https://amzn.to/4jAii7l 🌐 Learn more / contact me: https://greatnessglory.com Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction and purpose of the talk 02:10 – What Kundalini really is and where it resides 05:40 – Misunderstandings and myths about awakening 09:25 – Chakras and how they influence consciousness 13:50 – Energy dominance and awareness in daily life 17:15 – The meaning of ascension through the chakras 21:00 – Rumi’s reference to the “roof” and crown chakra 23:10 – Awareness, energy flow, and spinal evolution 26:30 – Western misunderstandings and commercialization 30:45 – The Guru–disciple path and authentic preparation 34:20 – Why unprepared awakening can be dangerous 38:00 – True methods of Kundalini activation 41:15 – Breath, concentration, and devotion practices 44:10 – Guru’s grace, Shaktipat, and mantra initiation 47:25 – The hidden role of psychedelics and plant energy 49:40 – The real meaning of Tantra beyond sensuality 53:00 – The unity of Kundalini, consciousness, and evolution 56:10 – Closing reflections and final guidance #GreatnessGloryPodcast #ArtOfBalance #Kundalini #Chakras #Tantra #SpiritualAwakening #Yoga #EnergyHealing #Consciousness #BhaktiYoga #KriyaYoga #Sufism #Meditation #DivineUnion #SelfRealization

In this deep and thought-provoking conversation, Isaac Sian and Isaac Hadjyan explore one of philosophy’s most timeless questions: do we truly have free will, or are our actions entirely conditioned by nature, mind, and the universe? Bridging neuroscience, yoga, and spiritual philosophy, they examine how awareness, training, and consciousness shape human behavior and destiny.The discussion moves from Descartes’ pineal gland theory to Spinoza’s determinism, from neuroscience experiments to yogic mastery, and ultimately questions whether freedom is something we possess—or something we cultivate. This dialogue invites you to reflect on the nature of control, responsibility, and the subtle dance between awareness and conditioning.📘 Buy the book Art of Balance: https://amzn.to/4jAii7l🌐 Learn more / contact me: https://greatnessglory.comTimestamps00:00 – Introduction01:36 – What is free will and why it matters02:20 – Descartes’ pineal gland and dualism04:45 – The psychology of will and behavior05:26 – The yogic perspective on consciousness08:17 – Karma, choice, and personal responsibility09:57 – Addiction and the illusion of free will11:44 – Predeterminism and the laws of physics14:39 – Is choice real or just perception?17:09 – The limits of the brain’s decision-making18:49 – Consciousness versus the brain21:05 – Awareness and levels of self-control23:20 – Awareness, self-observation, and crime25:28 – Training, discipline, and learned control26:11 – Yoga and increasing the power of will28:06 – Documented yogis and control over body30:22 – Science, faith, and quantum uncertainty32:49 – Transformation through meditation33:25 – The cost of “free” will35:34 – Reason, awareness, and inner light37:33 – The unconscious and the light of awareness38:18 – Can awareness change brain chemistry?41:04 – The mind-body relationship42:15 – Miracles, healing, and the power of mind44:35 – The illusion of punishment and guilt47:23 – Free will, crime, and moral responsibility49:14 – Expanding human freedom through awareness50:56 – The unity of existence and divine condition51:17 – Closing reflections and gratitude#GreatnessGloryPodcast #ArtOfBalance #FreeWill #SpiritualAwakening #Philosophy #Consciousness #Awareness #Mindfulness #Neuroscience #Karma #Yoga #Determinism #Spinoza #Vedanta #InnerGrowth #SelfRealization

In this deeply insightful conversation, Isaac Sian and Kevin Wise explore the essence of consciousness and the illusions that keep humanity trapped in suffering. The discussion begins with the question of whether artificial intelligence can ever be conscious and evolves into a profound examination of what awareness truly is—beyond mind, thought, and identity.Isaac explains how all suffering arises from identification with thoughts and desires, while Kevin reflects on how modern life—entitlement, expectations, and constant wanting—distorts our peace. Together they uncover timeless wisdom from Yoga, Vedanta, and Haidakhan Babaji’s teaching of “Truth, Simplicity, and Love.” Through stories of ancient kings, reflections on modern society, and practical insight, this episode offers a roadmap for returning to balance, honesty, and inner freedom.📘 Buy the book Art of Balance: https://amzn.to/4jAii7l🌐 Learn more / contact me: https://greatnessglory.com00:00 – Introduction00:27 – Spirituality, AI, and the question of consciousness02:03 – Mind versus awareness in spiritual traditions06:22 – Seeing before the mind labels08:07 – Childlike awareness and pure perception11:56 – Thoughts, intelligence, and the illusion of ownership13:49 – Consciousness as divine presence17:28 – Identification and the root of suffering18:36 – Paths to freedom: yoga, devotion, mindfulness24:03 – Experiencing presence and inner stillness28:22 – The challenge of real spiritual practice30:25 – Entitlement, expectations, and inner conflict33:11 – How expectation leads to suffering37:03 – Finding balance between material and spiritual life38:26 – Distinguishing wants from needs40:45 – True happiness and simplicity44:41 – The three principles of Haidakhan Babaji47:16 – Truth, simplicity, and love in practice54:43 – Honesty and detachment as freedom55:47 – The story of King Janaka and inner renunciation59:22 – True spirituality beyond appearances1:01:02 – Closing gratitude and reflections#GreatnessGloryPodcast #ArtOfBalance #Consciousness #AIandSpirituality #Vedanta #HaidakhanBabaji #YogaWisdom #Philosophy #SelfRealization #Mindfulness #Simplicity #Truth #Love #InnerPeace #SpiritualAwakening

In this deep yet light-hearted conversation, Isaac Sian and Kevin Wise explore the misunderstood role of anger in spirituality and how it can be transformed into awareness, strength, and compassion. They discuss the fine line between reacting and responding, the meaning behind “turning the other cheek,” and the importance of intention in every action.Together, they bridge ancient wisdom—from Tantra and the Bhagavad Gita to the teachings of Jesus and Vipassana meditation—showing how emotions like anger and frustration can serve as gateways to higher consciousness. With humor and honesty (including a surprise lesson from a persistent cricket), this dialogue invites you to see spirituality not as perfection but as the art of balance between stillness, emotion, and action.📘 Buy the book Art of Balance: https://amzn.to/4jAii7l🌐 Learn more / contact me: https://greatnessglory.com 00:00 – Introduction00:23 – What pisses you off in spirituality01:35 – Misinformation in yoga and tantra05:00 – Anger and truth-telling07:54 – Ancient Iran and spiritual heritage08:32 – Is anger part of spirituality?09:54 – Healthy anger vs. violence11:07 – Transforming anger and energy13:22 – Expressing anger consciously17:31 – Meaning of “turn the other cheek”23:05 – Karma and intention in action26:14 – Story of Ali and controlling anger28:35 – Vipassana and non-reactivity31:10 – Presence and true power33:22 – Tribalism and unity consciousness35:54 – Seeing self in others37:28 – Boundaries and self-compassion39:56 – Lessons from the cricket43:29 – Morality, karma, and killing47:16 – Balance between extremes50:02 – Self-compassion vs. self-discipline54:52 – The balance between effort and rest58:24 – Sensitivity and intuitive self-care1:00:47 – Compassion in action and intention1:01:17 – Conclusion and closing thoughts#GreatnessGloryPodcast #ArtOfBalance #SpiritualAwakening #SelfCompassion #EmotionalHealing #Mindfulness #Tantra #Vipassana #ConsciousLiving #Karma #AngerManagement #InnerPeace #SpiritualGrowth #Balance