136: Dr. Richard Moss on Presence & Consciousness

What if the greatest source of suffering isn't what happens to us—but the stories we tell ourselves about what happens? In this profound conversation, I sit down with Dr. Richard Moss—former physician, teacher of presence, consciousness, and radical aliveness, and author of The Mandala of Being. Following a spontaneous spiritual awakening nearly 50 years ago, Richard devoted his life to helping people understand the nature of awareness, the power of the present moment, and how our relationship with our own minds shapes every experience we have. Together we explore: • Why we spend so little time in the present moment• How our thoughts create emotional suffering• The difference between feelings and emotions• Why fear keeps us trapped in stories• The wisdom behind The Mandala of Being• How to return to presence in everyday life• Living from love rather than fear• Coming home to yourself If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your thoughts, stuck in the past, anxious about the future, or simply longing for a deeper sense of peace, this conversation offers practical wisdom alongside profound spiritual insight. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:38 A Life-Changing Spiritual Awakening07:42 Leaving Medicine to Follow His Calling12:53 Learning to Trust Inner Knowing20:47 The Mandala of Being Explained26:45 Where Do You Go When You Leave the Present Moment?31:56 Why We Avoid the Present38:41 A Practical Way to Return to Presence49:57 Why Mindfulness Isn't Enough53:36 Revisiting The Mandala of Being59:00 The Voice, Resonance & Presence01:00:48 Richard's Work Today About Dr. Richard Moss Dr. Richard Moss is a former physician, internationally respected teacher of consciousness, and author of seven books, including The Mandala of Being. His work has helped thousands of people cultivate presence, emotional freedom, and deeper self-awareness. If this conversation resonates, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need these words today. Connect with Dr. Richard Moss:➡ Website: https://richardmoss.com➡ Foundational Elements: https://richardmoss.com/foundational-elements-richard-moss/➡ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RichardMossDeepWork➡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.moss/ ➡ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richard.moss.author ➡ The Mandala of Being Audiobook: https://richardmoss.com/the-mandala-of-being-audio-book/ ➡ The Black Butterfly Audiobook: https://richardmoss.com/the-black-butterfly-audio-book/ ➡ Satsangs - Master Class in Awareness and the Path of Love: https://richardmoss.com/satsang-with-richard-katherine/ ➡ Summer retreat: https://richardmoss.com/summer-retreat-2026/ If this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe to the channel and share it with someone who may need to hear it. 🌐 Connect with Simone Niles:Website: https://www.simoneniles.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonenilesofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonenilesofficial Subscribe for more conscious, inspiring content to support your healing and transformation. Disclaimer The views shared by guests on the podcast are their own and are shared for discussion and insight. #SoulfullSoundPodcast #soundhealing #RichardMoss #TheMandalaOfBeing #Presence #Consciousness #PresentMoment #SpiritualAwakening #Mindfulness #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #InnerPeace #HealingJourney #ConsciousLiving #SpiritualGrowth #SoulfulSoundPodcast #VoiceAndIntuition