Naikan: True and Trusting, A Conversation with Gregg Krech
In this new episode of the Wide Aware Podcast I speak with Gregg Krech, Director of the ToDo Institute and author of several books including “Naikan: Gratitude, Grace, and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection.”
In this conversation we explore the differences between Western and Eastern psychology, the art of noticing your life, and the simple yet profound practice of saying “thank you” — to your partner, the rain, and even your favourite chair.
I hope you enjoy this one, let me know your thoughts and reflections!
Hi everyone, you are warmly invited to join me for my FREE 30-DAY MEDITATION PROGRAMME starting on January 1st 2026.
Aimed at beginners, this programme will help you build a solid meditation practice, navigate thoughts, feelings and emotions skilfully, and live more joyously in the present moment.
My TEDx talk exploring the connection between Happiness and Presence is now 10 years old.
Here's the discovery we can make: ordinary life is enough and each moment is a rare treasure. Stop chasing an imaginary end goal, and see with your eyes, hear with your ears.
The Buddha compared the mind to an Ox pulling a cart: The Ox is your mind, the cart is your life. So where is your mind taking you?
I work with people from all over the world helping them to train their minds and transform their lives. Get in touch is you'd to discover simple practices that make a profound difference.
In this talk, I explore one of the most common questions about mindfulness, non-duality, and awakening: “If there’s no self, how do I make decisions?” I hope you find it useful.
🧘♂️ "When the self is seen as just a puff of smoke, life simply happens — freely and naturally."
🌿 The Living Moment – A 6-Week Online Course in Radical Presence & Self-Awakening 🌿
Hi everyone, I'd like to invite you to join me for my next online course. The Living Moment, starts on Tuesday 11th November and is an advanced 6-week journey into radical presence, inner transformation, interbeing, self, awakening and nonduality.
Through self-inquiry, inspired by Ramana Maharshi and Zen practice, we’ll explore timeless questions like Who am I? and What is this moment? — to experience life freshly and directly.
💫 Includes live sessions, guided practices, and a private community with full replays.
If you’re ready to move beyond calm and focus — and discover your true nature — this course is for you.
It’s been almost a year since I sat down with spiritual teacher Tom Thompson for a powerful episode of the Wide Aware Podcast. We explored Kundalini Awakening, cultic thinking, and the transformative power of not-knowing — themes that continue to inspire deep awareness and spiritual growth.
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Hi everyone, here's a new video from my 30-day Meditation Programme, exploring the impermanence of experience. I hope you find it useful!
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NEW EPISODE OF THE WIDE AWARE PODCAST
Naikan: True and Trusting, A Conversation with Gregg Krech
In this new episode of the Wide Aware Podcast I speak with Gregg Krech, Director of the ToDo Institute and author of several books including “Naikan: Gratitude, Grace, and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection.”
In this conversation we explore the differences between Western and Eastern psychology, the art of noticing your life, and the simple yet profound practice of saying “thank you” — to your partner, the rain, and even your favourite chair.
I hope you enjoy this one, let me know your thoughts and reflections!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYA5q...
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Mike Kewley
Hi everyone, you are warmly invited to join me for my FREE 30-DAY MEDITATION PROGRAMME starting on January 1st 2026.
Aimed at beginners, this programme will help you build a solid meditation practice, navigate thoughts, feelings and emotions skilfully, and live more joyously in the present moment.
Just email me at hello@mikekewley.com to join!
www.youtube.com/shorts/gNk7pp...
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Mike Kewley
My TEDx talk exploring the connection between Happiness and Presence is now 10 years old.
Here's the discovery we can make: ordinary life is enough and each moment is a rare treasure. Stop chasing an imaginary end goal, and see with your eyes, hear with your ears.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2NGt...
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Mike Kewley
New Video: We run, we distract, we avoid… but what if healing only happens when we stop and meet ourselves exactly as we are?
In this video, I explore how meeting yourself as you are, in the present moment, allows inner transformation to occur. I hope you find it helpful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoFem...
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Mike Kewley
Who are you, really? Take an autumn walk with me and let's explore a simple question which has the power to begin about a powerful shift.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YAmu...
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Mike Kewley
The Buddha compared the mind to an Ox pulling a cart: The Ox is your mind, the cart is your life. So where is your mind taking you?
I work with people from all over the world helping them to train their minds and transform their lives. Get in touch is you'd to discover simple practices that make a profound difference.
www.youtube.com/shorts/CdEJ35...
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Mike Kewley
In this talk, I explore one of the most common questions about mindfulness, non-duality, and awakening: “If there’s no self, how do I make decisions?” I hope you find it useful.
🧘♂️ "When the self is seen as just a puff of smoke, life simply happens — freely and naturally."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQup5...
3 months ago | [YT] | 0
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Mike Kewley
🌿 The Living Moment – A 6-Week Online Course in Radical Presence & Self-Awakening 🌿
Hi everyone, I'd like to invite you to join me for my next online course. The Living Moment, starts on Tuesday 11th November and is an advanced 6-week journey into radical presence, inner transformation, interbeing, self, awakening and nonduality.
Through self-inquiry, inspired by Ramana Maharshi and Zen practice, we’ll explore timeless questions like Who am I? and What is this moment? — to experience life freshly and directly.
💫 Includes live sessions, guided practices, and a private community with full replays.
If you’re ready to move beyond calm and focus — and discover your true nature — this course is for you.
🕊️ Starts Tuesday 11th November 7pm-9pm (GMT)
- Register here: mikekewley.com/advanced-6-week-online-mindfulness-…
#NonDuality #SelfAwakening #Mindfulness #SelfInquiry #SpiritualAwakening #OnlineCourse
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It’s been almost a year since I sat down with spiritual teacher Tom Thompson for a powerful episode of the Wide Aware Podcast. We explored Kundalini Awakening, cultic thinking, and the transformative power of not-knowing — themes that continue to inspire deep awareness and spiritual growth.
Here’s a highlight from our conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfsQY...
#WideAwarePodcast #KundaliniAwakening #SpiritualGrowth #Mindfulness #TomThompson #AwarenessJourney
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