The Fully Engaged Life: Recent Episodes
Robert D. Bessler
Practical spiritual and self-improvement based upon the book, Expansion Mastery: The Practical Guide to Living a Fully Engaged Life. Stop merely existing and start living! Do you desire to experience life as the adventurous celebration that it's meant to be? Tune in for life changing insights and guided exercises.
Episode #337 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert explores the nature of Expansion and Contraction within Vibration.
Episode #336 of The Fully Engaged Life. In the 8th installment in this new series, Robert covers the distinction between expansion and contraction within a romantic relationship. This is a must for anyone desiring a fantastic, loving relationship.
Episode #335 of The Fully Engaged LIfe. Robert continues the series with the 7th installment where he covers the rest of the 7 virtues and adds the concept of Ichigo Ichie.
Episode #334 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this 6th installment of the newest series, Robert continues the exploration of the 7 virtues through sharing his own perosnal expereinces with them, in order to offer greater understanding.
Episode #333 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert continues covering the seven virtues as a way of developing expansion and living a fully engaged life.
Episode #332 of The Fully Engaged Life. Join Robert as he continues this fascinating examination of Expansion and Contraction. The 4th installment begins the exploration of the 7 virtues.
Episode #331 of The Fully Engaged LIfe. This is the 3rd installment in the newest series by Robert where he presents a view of life that allows us to more mindfully create our experiences through the understanding of Expansion and Contraction.
Episode #330 of The Fully Engaged LIfe. This is the second episode in the new series regarding expansion and contraction, and how this releates to living fully engaged.
Episode #329 of The Fully Engaged LIfe. This episode beings the latest series by Robert regarding how to live fully engaged. This is an extraordinary series addressing the depth of life and how expansion and contraction play a natural role in life.
Episode #328 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this mind-blowing episode, Robert explains exactly how to live a fully engaged life through becoming a fully actualized human being. What more needs to be said!!?
Episode #327 of The Fully Engaged Life. In order to live fully engaged, we must engage in spiritual practices. The key to success in these practices is performing them daily - consistency. If you struggle with the discipline of performing anything daily, you need to listen to this!
Episode #326 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this special Thanksgiving episode, Robert shares a truly wonderful practice using tea to practice mindfulness and much, much more. Enjoy!
Episode #325 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this episode, Robert offers some powerful solutions to burnout, mild depression, and the "funk." If you find yourself feeling burnt out, make sure to check out this installment of the Fully Engaged Life.
Episode #324 of The Fully Engaged life. Here Robert offers an amazing formula for co-creating the life you desire. He breaks it down like no one else could in order to offer a clear and concise method for living a fully engaged and conscious life.
Episode #323 of The Fully Engaged Life. It's important to recognize the problem of over-thinking and the hazards it produces. This too, is a growing problem in humanity right now. Learn what you can do to find relief from this form of mental suffering.
Episode #322 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is a timely and important episode that addresses how politicians have risen to power that's far beyond what they should have. Could it be that we gave it to them? Robert presents a spiritual perspective of what happened and urges everyone to stop giving away their power.
Episode #321 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert issues a warning regarding the increasing incidents of "brain fog." He discussed how to recognize it and what to do about it. Very important message!
Episode #320 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this episode, Robert provides a deep understanding for what it means to have an Open Mind. The depth of spiritual practices is revealed through what it truly means to be of an Open Mind.
Episode #319 of The Fully Engaged Life. In the third installment of what turned into a 3-part series on the practice of Dissolving Identity, Robert explains the concept of spiritual practices being simple but not easy. He also explains the many ways in which ego can defend itself during this practice.
Episode #318 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert expands upon the first phase of the Dissolving Identity Practice with the more advanced phase. He also warns of a very common error and reveals the identity of the Spiritual Ego.
Episode #317 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this episode, Robert offers some helpful hints and tips for success with your spiritual practices. Based on 40 years of spiritual study, practice and direct personal experience, this advice is sure to help you on your path.
Episode #316 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert's back! In this outstanding episode, you'll learn how to find the answer to that age old question - "Who am I?" What to know? Tune in and all will be revealed.
Episode #315 of The Fully Engaged life. In this episode, Robert tackles the topic of the "romantic relationship" and how incredible life can be if you manage to find that one and only special person with whom you're meant to share your life. Great soulmate advice.
Episode #314 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert draws upon his own personal experiences in order to offer an explanation of the Nature of Expansion. If you want to know what the "Expansion" of Expansion Mastery refers to... tune in and find out.
Episode #313 of The Fully Engaged Life. A very timely and insightful episode illustrating the difference between the ordinary mind and the mindful mind, and how to realize if you are afflicted by mental suffering.
Episode #312 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert uses personal examples as a way to show the importance of letting go. Non-attachment is a crucial attainment in authentic spirituality.
Episode #311 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert returns to the heart of his teachings through this practical and highly informative exploration through vibration. If you thought you understood vibration, you're in for a surprise. Deeply insightful episode!
Episode #310 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this exciting episode, Robert offers a 5 step plan for eliminating toxicity from your life. Free yourself from toxic relationships and toxic environments using this practical approach.
Episode #309 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this fascinating episode, Robert explains and compares the nature of 3 systems - New Age "Spirituality," The Woke-ism Movement, and Authentic Spirituality. A very revealing walk through the most popular spiritual systems of our time.
Episode #308 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this eighth installment of the "What the heck is meant by?" series, Robert details the experience of what it is to truly experience being in the present moment, the here and now.
Episode #307 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this installment of the new series, Robert defines Spirituality and its ancient and intended meaning.
Episode #306 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert continues this new series with the fifth installment addressing what is actually meant by the term "Fully Engaged". This has particular meaning within authentic spiritual systems.
Episode #305 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this fifth installment, Robert provides possibly the clearest definition for the term, "Conscious Awareness" of anyone. This brings a greater sense of understanding to your spiritual practices.
Episode #304 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is the fourth installment of the new series where Robert provides clarification of some of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of spirituality.
Episode #303 of The Fully Engaged Life. In the third installment in this new series, Robert explains what is meant by the term and practice of "Meditation."
Episode #302 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is the second episode in the new series by Robert addressing and defining important spiritual terms and practices. This installment covers the meaning and practice of authentic Mindfulness.
Episode #301 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert begins a short series where he offers a clear and practical definition for various spiritual terms and processes. Clarity can help in not only the understanding, but the attainment as well.
Episode #300 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this special holiday episode Robert helps us all to take back our holidays and step out of the fear, anger and confusion of 2020 in order to raise our vibration and enjoy this holiday celebration. A much needed and timely reminder.
Episode #299 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this episode, Robert covers the importance of "Energetic/Vibrational Nutrition" and how it's vital to living a fully engaged life. Learn the four sources of this energy.
Episode #298 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this episode, Robert offers insights into meditation and how to handle those times when meditating is extremely difficult. Great information concerning authentic meditation.
Episode #297 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this episode, Robert offers several perspectives regarding the idea of Time and it's relationship to spirituality. Change your perception and your entire life changes.
Episode #296 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert continues to explain authentic Mindfulness through being Mindful of the Mind. These practices allow you to attain a greater sense of being in order to live a fully engaged life.
Episode #295 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this incredible episode, Robert masterfully illustrates what authentic Mindfulness truly is. You'll no longer confuse Mindfulness with your beliefs or experiences after listening to this very insightful episode.
Episode #294 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert discusses mindful meals as way to begin incorporating mindful into your life in a very practical manner. When he teaches the authentic practices, he stresses that the breath is a wonderful tool, because we all have to breathe. Here, in a highly practical form, he focuses on the evening meal, because we all have to eat.
Episode #293 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert explains how you can use this time to prepare yourself to live fully engaged. Release the belief that you always have tomorrow and start living for today, it the moment. Avoid putting your life on hold until sometime in the future and start living it to the fullest right now.
Episode #292 of The Fully Engaged Life. This episode covers a practical approach to understanding the energetic nature of the human being, and how to protect it in these precarious times. Having an understanding for how energy plays a role in our connections and interactions is crucial.
Episode #291 of The Fully Engaged Life. What happens after this "window" closes? Is there any chance for awakening afterward? What if I'm just getting started with these types of practices, what should I be doing? Robert addresses these important questions and so much more.
Episode #290 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert gives it to you straight in this point blank episode. Have you missed the window of opportunity to begin your spiritual expansion? Living mindlessly in auto pilot and becoming lost in your own mind are two very real dangers right now. Do you know how to prevent this from happening to you?
Episode #289 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this timely episode, Robert discusses the symptoms we're facing due to forced social distancing and what to do about it. We must protect our humanity through positive interactions with others. We are all deeply connected.
Episode #288 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this long awaited episode, Robert addresses simple and fun ways you can introduce authentic Mindfulness games to your children. It's more important than ever that we promote and protect the well being of young minds.
Episode #287 of The Fully Engaged Life. An exciting episode that covers 7 important spiritual virtues that lead you to the inner strength necessary to be a spiritual warrior.
Episode #286 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this excellent episode, Robert addresses the importance of cultivation and how mindfulness is needed in order to be aware of what we are cultivating within ourselves and in our life.
Episode #285 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert received several great questions concerning meditation after the previous episode of the Map of Mediation. In this episode, he goes into great detail to answer these questions and offer clear answers.
Episode #284 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this episode, Robert offers a simple map of the path (stages) of meditation so you can gauge where you are in the process. He is referring to authentic meditation here, not meditative practices. This is meant to help anyone interested in meditation and spiritual expansion.
Episode #283 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is an amazing episode offering great clarity regarding the barriers that prevent us from connecting to our True Self, our Essence. Robert explains how to remove these barriers in order to live fully engaged connected to the Divine.
Episode #282 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert offers a clear and concise explanation as to why dissolving one's ego is at the core of real, authentic spirituality. Fake spirituality teaches to embrace the ego - find out why this is completely wrong.
Episode #281 of The Fully Engaged Life. This powerful and insightful episode explains the importance of experiences for living fully engaged and for our spiritual expansion. We need to recognize that when we allow our experiences to be suppressed or taken from us, we also surrender our sense of humanity and our chance for spiritual expansion and evolution.
Episode #280 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert reflects on the nature of life through a vibrant cherry blossom. This is a beautiful and insightful message.
Episode #279 of The Fully Engaged Life. This episode features original intro music by Jordon Bessler-Bly. How Mindfulness and a High Vibration go hand in hand to allow us to remain aware of the sacred nature of life. We need to raise our vibration in this challenging time and remain in the moment, aware of every precious moment.
Episode #278 of The Fully Engaged Life. Spiritual practices can result in a tremendous sense of freedom, however, we also learn that with that freedom comes an increased sense of responsibility for ourselves and our lives.
Episode #277 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this much needed episode, Robert guides you through a meditative practice to help in relieving the stress and anxiety caused by the current situation of Covid-19 and specifically, the Lock-Down Order. Robert hopes this helps offer everyone some much needed relief.
Episode #276 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert addresses the notion of people being essential or non-essential in this time of lock-down. How to shift obstacles to opportunities and shifting identity.
Episode #275 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this no holds barred episode, Robert reveals the social programming taking place right now, and explains how release forms of past conditioning as well as protecting yourself from this current conditioning. Releasing conditioning is a necessary step towards attaining pure perception.
Episode #274 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this hard-hitting episode, Robert examines 3 forms of perception that are prevalent today and how to protect our mental health during a very troubling time in 2020. Spiritual practices lead us towards pure perception.
Episode #273 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this episode, Robert continues to offer a sense of understanding during the turbulent time of Covid-19. Perception plays a major role in determining whether our experience is a positive one or a negative one.
Episode #272 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this episode Robert offers guidance during the time of Covid-19 quarantines and lock-downs. While it's frightening and difficult, we can still benefit from this time and expand spiritually rather than contract spiritually. Avoid the fear and drama and embrace your life. Think for yourself.
Episode #271 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert finally addresses the topic of COVID-19, especially how to manage the immense amount of fear that's flooding humanity at this time. Understanding fear from internal sources and external sources of fear-mongering propaganda.
Episode #270 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this excellent episode, Robert shares a personal life example for how the various elements of spiritual practices come together in something as simple as eating a nice meal. One chance, one encounter - every moment holds the potential for awakening.
Episode #269 of The Fully Engaged Life. This episode reveals that everything we do is a form of practice - when performed with Mindfulness. Spring Cleaning is a fantastic opportunity to clean and purify your external environment, as well as your internal environment.
Episode #268 of The Fully Engaged Life. This episode provides two highly effective practices for transcending the ego. These are both powerful and authentic practices with proven results for one of the most difficult attainments in spirituality - the release of the ego.
Episode #267 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this episode, Robert helps us to understand how the mind is constantly making up stories to explain the world around us. These stories create our perception and beliefs, yet they're usually just made up; nothing more than misconceived conjecture.
Episode #266 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert offers a very special double-length episode for Valentine's Day, featuring singer, songwriter, and music producer - Mike Annuzzi!
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Episode #265 of The Fully Engaged Life. As a "prequel" to Valentine's Day. Robert addresses a few pertinent points regarding health, happy, and harmonious romantic relationships. This requires similar vibrational frequencies, which debunks common ego-driven relationship advice.
Episode #264 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert explains the importance of living in accordance with a "WAY." This refers to a particular WAY of life and offers purpose and direction in life. This is the antidote to feeling lost and uninterested with life. A WAY of life is a necessary ingredient to living a fully engaged life.
Episode #263 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is the final episode in an extensive 27 part series expanding upon all of the challenge practices from Robert's book, Expansion Mastery. These practices can lead you down the path to living a fully engaged life.
Episode #262 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is the 26th episode in this massive undertaking of going through all 27 Challenge Practices from the book, Expansion Mastery. Robert offers additional information and clarification to these powerful, foundational spiritual practices.
Episode #261 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert continues this extensive series covering the challenge practices from his book, Expansion Mastery. Get the book and follow along as you're guided through these powerful and practical practices.
Episode #260 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is the next installment of a amazing 27 part series covering the challenge practices in Robert's book, Expansion Mastery. Here he offers more insights and additional details on these powerful spiritual practices.
Episode #259 of The Fully Engaged Life. This episode begins the final section of the Being level challenge practices from Robert's book, Expansion Mastery. The Inner Smile practice is explored in detail and Robert shares the importance of this practice as a foundational spiritual practice.
Episode #258 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this installment, Robert covers the fourth exoteric Being Level challenge practice from his book, Expansion Mastery.
Episode #257 of The Fully Engaged Life. This episode takes this series into the third challenge practice from the Being level of Robert's book, Expansion Mastery. The series is designed to add more depth and detail to the spiritual practices in the book.
Episode #256 of The Fully Engaged Life. The Love episode. This is the 2nd challenge of the Earth level challenge practices from Robert's book, Expansion Mastery. The 20th practice overall in this very insightful series.
Episode #255 of The Fully Engaged Life. This episode continues the new series based on the challenges in Robert's book, Expansion Mastery. This latest installment begins the "Being" section of challenge practices from the book.
Episode #254 of The Fully Engaged Life. This episode concludes the Esoteric Earth Level Challenges and leads us into the final area of Being Challenges. These challenges offer a framework for living a fully engaged life. This is an outstanding series offering additional information and material regarding the challenge practices in Robert's book, Expansion Mastery.
Episode #253 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is the latest installment of Robert's newest series covering the "challenges" or practices from his book. Here he shares more in-depth information, personal experiences, and valuable insights into these authentic, practical practices, which when followed allow you to live a fully engaged life.
Episode #252 of The Fully Engaged Life. The latest installment of the new series taken from Robert's insightful book, Expansion Mastery. Robert offers additional details, valuable information, and personal experiences to each of the "challenge" practices to help you to successfully engage with each practice and begin living a fully engaged life.
Episode #251 of The Fully Engaged Life. The next installment of this series finds us looking more deeply at things... down to the very elements of which we're made. Well, at least our physical form and even the mind to some degree. This allows us to begin dissolving the unconscious connection to identity and weakening the ego.
Episode #250 of The Fully Engaged Life. Can you believe it's been 250 episodes already!? This episode continues the Earth Level Challenge practices with the introduction of the first challenge of the esoteric Earth section. Grab your copy of Expansion Mastery and participate in this awesome practice.
Episode #249 of The Fully Engaged Life. This episode presents the final exoteric practice in the Earth Level Challenges. This leads into the esoteric Earth challenges. Grab your copy of Expansion Mastery and follow along as Robert offers additional details and insights on these practical spiritual practices.
Episode #248 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this latest installment, Robert provides more depth and clarity for Earth Challenge practice #3. Grab your copy of the book and follow along! These "challenges" are practical guidelines for living a fully engaged life.
I'd like to give my sincere appreciation and credit to the amazing research and work regarding the connection between the body and the temples of John Anthony West, R.A. Schwaller de Lubicz, Brad Klausen, and Gary Osborn. especially for recognizing the connection to the body and the temple for the places in the West that I have not yet visited for myself.
Episode #247 of The Fully Engaged Life. This episode marks the 11th episode in Robert's latest series covering the challenges from his book, Expansion Mastery. He guides you through the practice and shares additional information not included in the book. Get your copy of Expansion Mastery and follow along in order to really explore and benefit from these incredibly practical practices.
Episode #246 of The Fully Engaged Life. This episode begins the Earth Level Challenge practices from Robert's book. Get more details and clarity for the practices and follow along with the book to unlock the full potential of the practical spirituality and mindfulness that Expansion Mastery is so well known for. Unlock your ability to live a fully engaged life!
Episode #245 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert finishes the Heaven section of the Expansion Mastery Challenges (practices). This is the final practice under the Heaven Esoteric section. Next episode will begin the Earth section challenge practices.
Episode #244 of The Fully Engaged Life. The latest installment of the new series focusing on the Challenge practices within the incredible Expansion Mastery book. Robert adds all new insights and guidance to these powerful practices as he covers each practice, in order, from his book.
Episode #243 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert interrupted the series to bring you this "Great Consciousness Shift Update." This is a brief episode and Robert will continue with the new series of Challenge Practices with the next episode.
Episode #242 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is the latest installment in Robert's new series where he guides you through all of the Challenge practices in his book, Expansion Mastery. Grab your copy of the book and follow along! In this episode, you're taken through the first practice that deals with Qigong.
Episode #241 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is the next installment of the latest series where Robert expands on, and assists in, the challenges (or practices) of his book, Expansion Mastery. This episode covers the 6th practice in the Heaven section of the book.
Episode #240 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is the next installment in the new series where Robert expands upon, and offers guidance for, the practical and life-changing "Challenge" practices in his book, Expansion Mastery.
Episode #239 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is the third episode in the new series where Robert guides you through the practices contained in his book, Expansion Mastery. Learn additional details and training tips directly from Robert to add clarity to your practices and help with your success on your spiritual path.
Episode #238 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is the second episode in the all new series where Robert guides you through the practices contained within his book, Expansion Mastery. These powerful and practical practices help you to see the "way" of the spiritual path and provide authentic exercises necessary for your spiritual expansion.
Episode #237 of The Fully Engaged Life. This episode begins a new series where Robert guides you through the incredible practices in his book, Expansion Mastery. While everyone's familiar with these "challenges," as he refers to them in his book, here he adds more personal commentary and details for listeners.
Episode #236 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this masterful episode, Robert shares some important tips for breathing practices as well as explaining the depth of the relationship between the posture of the physical body and the breath. Breathing practices are the foundation of all spiritual practices and this will help you create a solid foundation.
Episode #235 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert explains a few aspects of the practices with extreme practicality and clarity to assist you on your path. Without clear comprehension, it's easy to go astray in your practices without realizing it due to incorrect perceptions.Avoid this pitfall by tuning into this very helpful episode.
Episode #234 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is a much needed episode where Robert explains how we need to drop the mind into the body in order to establish a deep connection with the physical body. This results in our ability to remain rooted in physical reality instead of succumbing to the mental trap of the virtual world.
Episode #233 of The Fully Engaged Life. You asked for it and you got it! Robert identifies and explains 3 reasons why your Mindfulness practice fails. He then helps you understand what to do to correct the problems. Mindfulness practice troubleshooting at it's finest.
Episode #232 of The Fully Engaged Life. After a short break, Robert returns with a fantastic episode that teaches you how to use international travel as a powerful catalyst for spiritual expansion. Explore 3 of the most important ways of using mindful travel as a means of furthering your spiritual expansion.