E115 - 6LACK: The Inner Work of An Artist: Healing Through Vulnerability, Creativity, and Self Care

Aaron Abke explains how to call forth our awakening by understanding The Law of One. The Law of One is a channeled text uncovering the origin of the universe, and explaining that all things exist as one. Aaron shares the meaning of life, and how to ascend through the different densities. He describes the 3 beliefs of our ego (and how to overcome them), awakening Kundalini Energy, and the journey to enlightenment.  Aaron also shares his own personal story of leaving being a pastor, becoming a fitness model, and ultimately having a spontaneous awakening that shifted his entire perspective. This episode is great for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of reality and continue on their ascension process.    SPONSOR: https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/KnowThyself Get a FREE Sample pack with any order   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:28 Meaning of Life: Defined by the Law of One 26:48 Waking up from Programming 34:39 Spiritual IQ 36:43 Process of Healing & Ascension  45:32 Spiritual Bypassing 49:49 Aaron's Awakening 56:33 3 Beliefs of the Ego 1:03:44 Healing the Wound of Lack 1:11:45 Harnessing Kundalini Energy 1:21:11 From Seeker to Enjoyer 1:30:00 Caution for Awakening Kundalini 1:35:37 What is Enlightenment 1:40:32 Unpacking Religion 1:49:12 Call Forth Awakening 1:52:20 Conclusion ___________   Aaron Abke is a spiritual teacher and content creator, with a mission is to awaken this planet to the awareness of our oneness and collective destiny, which is called "4th Density Consciousness". This is Unity Consciousness; the awareness of Love and Oneness as the Highest Truth of the Universe.   Highly studied in The Law of One, Aaron teaches others how to integrate and embody this Truth in their Being, rather than merely learning about it. His aim is to provide humanity with the tools, knowledge, and practices needed to ascend our consciousness to the 4th Density Level.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronabke/ Website: https://www.aaronabke.com 4D University: https://www.4duniversity.com   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

18 Huhti 20231h 53min

Relationship coach Stefanos Sifandos explains how to uplevel your relationships and create epic love. He dives deep into the damage that porn does to us, our societal distortions around love, and playing 'the dating game'. He explains his own journey of overcoming childhood trauma and a sex addiction, and why he believes that deliberate celibacy healed his relationship to the feminine.  He also shares his advice for how to find 'the one' and build a loving partnership, giving his tools for how to fight, defining agreements, and making love last past the honeymoon phase.      SPONSOR: https://www.mudwtr.com/knowthyself Code: KNOWTHYSELF for 15% off (Currently only ships to US & Canada)   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:09 Creating Safe Spaces to Feel 8:26 Finding “The One” 11:59 Relationships as a Mirror 20:08 Stefanos Journey to Love 25:45 'Toxic' Masculinity 34:20 Porn’s Damage 44:28 Learn How to Fight 56:54 Have Better Sex 1:02:43 Attraction to Inner Beauty 1:07:04 Defining Agreements in Relationship 1:10:17 Choosing Celibacy  1:23:26 Men’s & Women’s Groups 1:33:20 Conclusion   ___________   Stefanos Sifandos:    With over 15 years of experience in the personal development space, Stefanos is a trained educator, Behavioural Scientist and relationships expert with an extensive background in Psychology, Philosophy and Ecology. He is passionate about and committed to leading people to closer to their highest potential and to each other. Stefanos’ philosophy merges the best of Eastern and Western methodologies to promote spiritual balance and empower people in life and love. From trauma release to navigating the murky waters of modern masculinity, to helping women understand the men in their lives, he helps people escape negative patterns and cultivate a positive sense of self. Stefanos has worked with thousands of men and women from all walks of life; special forces soldiers, Olympic gold medalists, elite world champion fighters, and everyday people have relied on him to restructure and reframe their relationships with themselves, their past, their trauma, their potential and their loved ones.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanossifandos/ Website: https://stefanossifandos.com   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

11 Huhti 20231h 38min

Lukis Mac shares how he alchemized his trauma and became the creator of his own reality. He describes how to use breath work as a tool to access subconscious emotions and begin to rewrite our experience of this life. As many of our limiting beliefs and unhealthy patterns happen without us being aware of them, breath work can be a great tool to unlock those unfelt emotions and begin to heal the pain of the past. He and André also dive deep on the importance of facing your fears, getting clarity on your direction in life, and taking aligned action to truly create a life of your choosing. SPONSOR: https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/KnowThyself Get a FREE Sample pack with any order ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 3:18 How Lukis Alchemized his Trauma 8:04 Take Responsibility for your Healing 9:47 Using the Breath to Elevate 19:44 Facing our Fears 27:34 Get Clarity, Take Action 38:13 Creating & Aligning to the Vision 46:09 Power of Environment 50:29 Transcending Stress 56:27 Overcoming the Projections of Others/ self judgement 1:07:53 Get Started with Breath work 1:09:41 Conclusion ___________ Lukis Mac is an Artist, Breathwork Practitioner and Co-Founder of Owakened Breathwork - a Breathwork method that guides individuals into an altered state of consciousness to enhance physical, spiritual and emotional wellbeing. His deep work supports individuals to release trauma and suppressed emotions so they can rediscover their inner power. Originally from New Zealand, Lukis now travels leading live group events and working privately with celebrity clients around the world. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukismac/ Owaken Breathwork: https://www.instagram.com/owakenbreathwork/ Website: https://www.lukismac.com ___________ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

4 Huhti 20231h 11min

Sophia Esperanza shares her healing journey of going from superficial glamour to authentic beauty. After years of modeling, Sophia began the process of re-discovering her true self. She underwent explant surgery, shaved her head, deleted her old instagram photos, and shifted her message to one of empowerment. Today, she explains what this process has looked like and how you too can go on this journey of self love. Her and André discuss kindness to self, embracing the imperfect, becoming sensitive to life, transcending self righteousness, and so much more.     ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:59 Sophia’s Journey to Coming Back to Self 17:40 What comes from Authenticity  24:41 Intellect vs Felt Experience  29:45 Creating a Nurturing Environment for Change 38:15 Kindness to Self 41:54 Embracing the 'Imperfect' 49:04 Advice on Your Healing Journey 59:19 Becoming Sensitive to Life 1:08:31 From Self Righteous to Awareness 1:22:38 Conclusion ___________ Sophia Esperanza:    Sophia Esperanza is an Animal Rights Activist, Earth-Steward and Artist. She worked as a model in the fast-fashion realm for years and decided to redirect her career to align with her true passion and ethos. She currently creates social media content aimed at inspiring others to embody their most authentic selves, and shares vegan recipes through her platform, Elbows on the Table.   Her food represents an art she's loved her entire life and her mission to create a more compassionate world. Currently, she is taking the next steps to create an animal sanctuary and farm on acres of Earth.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaesperanza/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sophiaesperanza Elbows on the Table: https://elbowsott.com   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

28 Maalis 20231h 24min

In a culture that tries to convince us that we must buy more, do more, and achieve more in order to attain love, Humble the Poet explains that actually the greatest love is the one that comes from within ourselves. He unpacks the illusion of love that is fed to us in mainstream culture, and how to navigate the 'game' of dating while staying true to yourself. He dives deeps on self acceptance, vulnerability, boundaries, and identifying red flags before it's too late. Humble shares his own story of coming into a deeper knowing of self love through a painful heartbreak, and how it manifested into his recent book "How to Be Love(d)".     ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 4:13 Illusion of love - Mainstream got it wrong 10:45 Love yourself, First 24:01 Self Awareness & Acceptance  31:59 How to be Vulnerable  40:47 Setting Boundaries  46:26 Pattern vs Potential 50:45 Red Flags 54:16 Playing the Dating 'Game' vs Authenticity  1:02:43 Fear of Losing Love  1:05:50 Healing from Heartbreak  1:21:18 Conclusion ___________ Humble the Poet:    HUMBLE THE POET (aka Kanwer Singh) is a Canadian-born artist, rapper, spoken-word poet, international best-selling author, and former elementary school teacher. He is the author of The Globe and Mail bestseller Unlearn and Things No One Else Can Teach Us. With his tattoos, beard, head wrap, and silly smile, Humble commands attention. He stimulates audiences with ideas that challenge conventional wisdom and go against the grain, with dynamic live sets that shake conventions and minds at the same time. He has performed at concerts and festivals, including Lollapalooza, and has been featured in major media including The New York Times, BuzzFeed, Vogue, Rolling Stone, and Huffington Post.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humblethepoet/ Website: https://www.humblethepoet.com Book, "How to Be Love(d)": https://assist331.wixsite.com/website-2   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Maalis 20231h 23min

Jesse Israel reveals how he has overcome life's challenges by using the power of mindfulness & meditation. He shares his journey of trusting in the unknown and leaving his job in the music industry - to starting 'The Big Quiet', which brings mass meditations around the world. He also shares his recent health and internal struggles, and how he's learned to find joy and peace, regardless of external circumstances. Jesse shares a powerful message for anyone looking to align to their life's purpose, and harness the power of our own innate intelligence. Jesse also gives his advice for creating a meditation practice, building community, and developing confidence within.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:28 Leaving the Music Industry  10:02 Using mindfulness to follow your purpose  17:03 Creating the Big Quiet 32:32 Imposter syndrome: Feel the fear, do it anyways  37:02 When Everything Falls Apart  52:15 How to Meditate 59:10 Community  1:05:20 Building Confidence  1:10:39 Conclusion ___________   Jesse Israel:    Jesse is a meditation leader, keynote speaker and leadership coach known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. Named "The Meditation Expert" by The New York Times, Jesse has led some of the largest meditations on earth — having toured arenas with Oprah Winfrey and co-hosted international broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An Audible Originals best-selling creator and a Forbes Next 1000 recipient, Jesse has collaborated on meditation projects with grammy winning rappers, coached the world’s most influential entrepreneurs and keynoted at Fortune 500s around the globe.    Prior to his work at The Big Quiet, Jesse ran a tech fund and record label called Cantora (acquired 2016), where he signed multi-platinum bands like MGMT.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesseisrael/ Website: https://www.jesseisrael.com The Big Quiet: https://www.thebigquiet.com   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Maalis 20231h 12min

Lewis Howes has been interviewing high achievers & performers across a multitude of fields for the past 10 years. Today he reveals his insights on what it takes to achieve greatness in life, and why we must heal our past to step into our best future. Lewis shares his own story of healing from the wounds of being abused in his childhood, and how he went from professional athlete to motivational  podcaster & author. He explains 'the mask of masculinity' in our culture, and why men must face off with their emotions and start the healing journey.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 4:26 Strive for Greatness 9:19 Healing the Past 16:31 The Mask of Masculinity 38:20 The Greatness Mindset 39:57 Power of Gratitude  43:38 How to Achieve Greatness 58:44 Defining a Meaningful Mission 1:11:08 Rapid Fire Questions 1:15:35 Conclusion ___________   Lewis Howes:   Lewis Howes is a New York Times Bestselling author of the hit book, The School of Greatness. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men’s National Handball Team athlete.    He hosts a top 100 iTunes ranked podcast, The School of Greatness, which has over 100 million downloads and 1000 episodes since it launched in 2013. Lewis was recognized by The White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. Details Magazine called him one of “5 Internet Guru’s that can Make You Rich.”   Lewis is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and has been featured on Ellen, The Today Show, The New York Times, People, Forbes, Inc, Fast Company, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health, and other major media outlets.   Lewis's New Book: THE GREATNESS MINDSET: https://www.amazon.com/Greatness-Mindset-Unlock-Power-Today/dp/1401971903?crid=2LOHPOT1CLUQ&keywords=the+greatness+mindset&qid=1672264598&s=books&sprefix=the+greatness+mindset,stripbooks,93&sr=1-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=lewhow07-20&linkId=ebb660cf6969c4bef3883e83677dd5fd&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@lewishowes   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Maalis 20231h 16min

Robert Edward Grant dives into the mysteries of life encoded in sacred geometry, The Great Pyramids, and Leonardo Davinci's work. He explains the purpose of geometry and math in nature, and how we can use it to elevate our own consciousness. He expands upon the mysteries of the Great Pyramids, his experience of them, and how he believes they act as an ascension vehicle to elevate humanity into the New Earth. Robert also dives deep into the heart brain connection, becoming aware of the Divine Lila, merging with The One, and so much more.     ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:14 Geometry of Nature 10:27 Using Geometry to Raise Consciousness  17:17 Transcending Judgement & Seeing 'the One' 25:28 Activations from the Toltec Tribe  31:25 Divine Lila  41:35 Brain and Heart Connection  51:43 Synchronicity  1:01:30 Mysteries of the The Great Pyramids  1:22:59 Purpose of the Pyramids 1:58:58 Pyramid's Impact on History 2:04:16 Hidden Chambers of the Sphinx  2:10:45 Math Mysteries  2:17:05 Encountering Aliens  2:26:07 Truth, Reality, & The Meaning of life  2:48:33 Time Travel & The Founding Fathers  2:57:14 Most Valuable Object on Earth  2:58:29 Davinci's Journal 3:00:55 Conclusion   ___________   Robert Edward Grant:    Polymath Robert Edward Grant is a successful entrepreneur and bestselling author of Philomath who is fascinated with the interconnected strands that weave throughout sacred geometry, math, art, and music. Robert peers between the layers of our reality, finding clues that have been waiting for centuries to be found — in ancient artwork, inscriptions, and structures — that perfectly align with modern sciences and mystery school teachings handed down for hundreds of years. He’s a prolific inventor, artist, sculptor, music theorist, musician, and author of several research and patent publications spanning biology, DNA combinatorics, number theory, geometry, and physics.   Website: https://robertedwardgrant.com Podcast: https://robertedwardgrant.com/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertedwardgrant/ Watch CodeX on Gaia: https://www.gaia.com/lp/codex?utm_source=ambassador&utm_medium=regrant&utm_campaign=tr-codex-s1-english&utm_content=codexlp&utm_term=&ch=tr   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Helmi 20233h 1min