RELOADED: The Hidden Cost of Trying to Control Your Life | Peter Russell

In this episode, Guy talked with Peter Russell, an author, guide, and meditation teacher. He discussed his deep-seated interest in consciousness and the ways in which we can achieve a natural state of contentment. He emphasized the importance of letting go of societal-induced discontent and our attachments to material things. The conversation navigated through topics such as the ego, our emotional responses, and how simple mindfulness practices can transform our perspectives and lives. Peter also explained his motivations and findings in his latest book, 'Letting Go of Nothing,' and gave insights into his daily routines and thoughts on the rapidly changing world. About Peter: Peter Russell is on the faculty of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, a fellow of The World Business Academy and The Findhorn Foundation, and an Honorary Member of The Club of Budapest. At Cambridge University (UK), he studied mathematics and theoretical physics. Then, as he became increasingly fascinated by the mysteries of the human mind, he changed to experimental psychology. Pursuing this interest, he traveled to India to study meditation and eastern philosophy, and on his return took up the first research post ever offered in Britain on the psychology of meditation. He also has a postgraduate degree in computer science, and conducted some of the early work on 3-dimensional displays, presaging by some twenty years the advent of virtual reality. In the 1970s, he was one of the first people to introduce human potential seminars into the corporate field, and for twenty years ran programs for senior management on creativity, stress management, personal development, and sustainable development. Clients have included IBM, Apple, Digital, American Express, Barclays Bank, Swedish Telecom, ICI, Shell Oil and British Petroleum. In 1982 he coined the term "Global Brain" with his 1980s bestseller of the same name in which he predicted the Internet and the impact it would have. His latest book, "Letting Go of Nothing: Relax Your Mind and Discover the Wonder of Your True Nature" was published on August 8, 2021. His other books include: The TM Technique, The Upanishads, The Brain Book, The Creative Manager, The Consciousness Revolution, Waking Up in Time, The Global Brain / The Awakening Earth, Seeds of Awakening, and From Science to God. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - The Hidden Cost of Trying to Control Your Life! (00:37) - Welcome to the Podcast (01:10) - Peter's Journey and Work (02:26) - Exploring Consciousness (03:00) - Meditation and Letting Go (04:32) - Peter's Early Fascination with Consciousness (08:44) - The Nature of Consciousness (13:40) - The Concept of Letting Go (20:51) - Practical Steps to Letting Go (24:11) - The Value of Meditation (25:11) - Understanding and Letting Go of Emotions (33:08) - The Concept of Ego (35:59) - Reflections on Life's Challenges (37:21) - Thoughts on Rapid Global Changes (41:48) - Morning Routine and Personal Practices (43:49) - Insights on the Book 'Letting Go of Nothing' (46:55) - Final Thoughts and Kindness How to Contact Peter Russell:www.peterrussell.com www.facebook.com/PeterRussellAuthor   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co''