Self Talk #134: Building Your Foundation of Self—The Tool of Awareness

Self Talk with Rachel Astarte

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You are awareness. Awareness is another name for you. Since you are awareness there is no need to attain or cultivate it. All that you have to do is to give up being aware of other things; that is, of the not-Self. If one gives up being aware of them then pure awareness alone remains, and that is the Self.
—Ramana Maharshi

We continue our series on the Foundation of Self with the primary tool: Awareness. Awareness offers a pathway to understand both our conscious mind, behaviors, emotions, and our deeper universal connection to everything around us.
• Awareness is the conscious act of placing our attention on something with metaconsciousness

• Differentiating between the two selves: the small 's' ego self versus the capital 'S' true Self
• Body awareness (interoception) helps us feel sensations and emotions rather than just thinking about them
• All beings share the same universal consciousness, supported by concepts like quantum entanglement
• Awareness helps detect when we're out of alignment so we can course-correct without judgment
• The small 's' self speaks from fear while the capital 'S' Self offers compassionate perspective
• Integrating both selves creates "Zorba the Buddha" – being fully human while maintaining spiritual awareness
• We are generators of energy who create our world through how we choose to live in it
Here's the link to the free download of Ramana Maharshi's book, Who Am I?

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Episode Breakdown

0:00:00 - 0:00:42 - Introduction

Quote from Ramana Maharshi about awareness
Podcast host Rachel Astarte introduces the topic

0:00:42 - 0:02:15 - Defining Awareness

Explanation of awareness as consciously placing attention
Meta-consciousness exercise with focusing on an object

0:02:15 - 0:07:47 - Types of Awareness

Awareness of self (mind and body)
Body awareness/interoception exercise
Guided 30-second body awareness meditation

0:07:47 - 0:11:30 - Awareness of Interconnectedness

Advaita Vedanta philosophy
Quantum entanglement discussion
Concept of unity and energy communication

0:11:30 - 0:15:30 - Awareness in Practice

Non-judgment approach
Distinguishing between small s self and capital S self
Examples of ego-based vs. true self thinking

0:15:30 - 0:17:35 - Concluding Thoughts

Balancing Zorba and Buddha concepts
Being an ambassador of source
Encouragement for inner work and self-awareness

0:17:35 - End Podcast Outro

Invitation for listener emails and questions
Teaser for next episode on gentleness

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Chapters

1. Ramana Maharshi on Awareness (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Awareness as a Tool (00:00:46)

3. Awareness Exercise and Metaconsciousness (00:01:34)

4. Types of Self-Awareness Explained (00:03:36)

5. Awareness of Body and Interoception (00:05:45)

6. Interconnectedness and Quantum Entanglement (00:08:05)

7. Practicing Awareness Without Judgment (00:09:58)

8. The Dance of Two Selves (00:13:54)

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