#20 Witness Consciousness Unveiled

Summary: In this conversation, Joe and Dustan discuss the power of witness consciousness and the impact it has on their lives. They explore the concept of being present in the moment and the difference between doing and being. They share personal stories and insights from their own meditation practices and how it has transformed their experiences. Dustan also introduces the idea of witness consciousness and the importance of recognizing that we are not our thoughts, emotions, or physical bodies.  Overall, the conversation highlights the profound effects of being present and living from a state of being. In this conversation, Dustan and Joe discuss the concept of living from a soul level rather than identifying with the body, senses, emotions, and thoughts. They reference the teachings of Alan Watts and how people often seek fulfillment through external things like money, status, and spirituality, only to realize that true fulfillment comes from within. They emphasize the importance of experiencing this state of being rather than just understanding it intellectually.  Takeaways: -The power of witness consciousness and being present in the moment -The difference between doing and being in meditation and in life -The impact of being present on our experiences and relationships -The importance of recognizing that we are not our thoughts, emotions, or physical bodies Living from a soul level means not identifying with the body, senses, emotions, or thoughts. -External things like money, status, and spirituality often fail to provide true fulfillment. -Experiencing the state of being is more important than understanding it intellectually. Chapters: 00:00 The Power of Being Present 07:49 The Role of Habits in Personal Growth 12:32 Applying Presence to All Aspects of Life 19:45 Connecting with Our Authentic Selves 21:14 Exploring the Concept of Being 24:03 Living from the Soul 29:59 The Paradox of Being 36:12 Connecting with the Deeper Self 43:51 The Familiarity of Remembering Books Discussed: Living Untethered: Beyond the Human Predicament The Presence Process: A Journey Into Present Moment Awareness Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives Hosts:  -Dustan Drake: https://linktr.ee/dustandrake   -Joe Nix: https://www.instagram.com/joenixcoaching, https://www.facebook.com/joe.nix.581  Keywords: witness consciousness, presence, meditation, being, doing, mindfulness, soul level, Alan Watts, fulfillment, external seeking, presence, being, Michael Singer, The Presence Process, Michael Brown, Many Lives Many Masters, Journey of Souls Sound Bites: "You finally started listening to the fan." "You're not your body, you're not your senses, you're not your heart, you're not your emotions, you're not your mind, you're not your thoughts. Then not who are you, but what are you?" "It's not just listening to the fan. It's how much can I listen to the present moment as much of my waking state as possible." "Living from a soul level means not identifying with the body, senses, emotions, or thoughts." "External things like money, status, and spirituality often fail to provide true fulfillment." "Experiencing the state of being is more important than understanding it intellectually."