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EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 52 MIN

Hall Zina Bennett - The lens of perception

from Tell Me Your Story · host Richard Dugan

The lens of perception--the part of human consciousness that experiences reality--is a core concept in virtually every spiritual and psychological tradition, from ancient Buddhism to Native American shamanism to Jungian psychology. Hal Zina Bennett proposes that if we can comprehend and harness this consciousness, we can shape our experiences and fulfill our greatest potential. By deconstructing the inner workings of the human mind, this skillfully written book unravels the Gordian knot of reality itself. A guided tour of human consciousness that takes the reader from individual self-awareness to becoming the co-creator of reality. An underground cult favorite that was way ahead of its time, reissued as a New Thought classic in a freshly revised third edition. Thanks to the success of the film What the Bleep Do We Know!?, which has grossed over $12 million and inspired hundreds of online discussion groups, "alternative consciousness" is hot again. Hal Zina Bennett, PhD, is the bestselling author of 26 successful books, His work covers a wide range of topics including creativity, health, popular anthropology, human consciousness research, personal and spiritual development, fiction and poetry. A graduate in Language Arts/Creative Writing from San Francisco State University, he holds a Masters degree in Holistic Health Science, and a PhD in Psychology. His doctoral dissertation on the psychology of intuition was published as three popular books under the titles:"The Lens of Perception;" "Inner Guides, Visions, Dreams & Dr. Einstein," and "Mind Jogger: A Problem Solving Companion." He is the co-author and/or developmental editor for more than 20 books, several of them being international bestsellers. These include: The Well Body Book; Be Well; The Holotropic Mind; Move Into Life; Change Your Questions, Change Your Life; Kids Beyond Limits; and Teaching That Changes Lives. His books are published in 6 languages, with total sales over 2 million copies. . He lives and writes in northern California.

The lens of perception--the part of human consciousness that experiences reality--is a core concept in virtually every spiritual and psychological tradition, from ancient Buddhism to Native American shamanism to Jungian psychology. Hal Zina Bennett proposes that if we can comprehend and harness this consciousness, we can shape our experiences and fulfill our greatest potential. By deconstructing the inner workings of the human mind, this skillfully written book unravels the Gordian knot of reality itself. A guided tour of human consciousness that takes the reader from individual self-awareness to becoming the co-creator of reality. An underground cult favorite that was way ahead of its time, reissued as a New Thought classic in a freshly revised third edition. Thanks to the success of the film What the Bleep Do We Know!?, which has grossed over $12 million and inspired hundreds of online discussion groups, "alternative consciousness" is hot again. Hal Zina Bennett, PhD, is the bestselling author of 26 successful books, His work covers a wide range of topics including creativity, health, popular anthropology, human consciousness research, personal and spiritual development, fiction and poetry. A graduate in Language Arts/Creative Writing from San Francisco State University, he holds a Masters degree in Holistic Health Science, and a PhD in Psychology. His doctoral dissertation on the psychology of intuition was published as three popular books under the titles:"The Lens of Perception;" "Inner Guides, Visions, Dreams & Dr. Einstein," and "Mind Jogger: A Problem Solving Companion." He is the co-author and/or developmental editor for more than 20 books, several of them being international bestsellers. These include: The Well Body Book; Be Well; The Holotropic Mind; Move Into Life; Change Your Questions, Change Your Life; Kids Beyond Limits; and Teaching That Changes Lives. His books are published in 6 languages, with total sales over 2 million copies. . He lives and writes in northern California.

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