In this enlightening episode of "Regarding Consciousness," host Jennifer K. Hill sits down with the multifaceted James Miles, a former minister turned business leader, Marine Corps veteran, and renowned Heart Math expert. Together, they embark on a captivating exploration of consciousness in both personal and communal contexts. The Eclectic Path to Consciousness (01:33): James shares his unique journey, spanning from ministry to the corporate world, the Marine Corps, and finally to mastering the art of Heart Math. Discover how these diverse experiences shaped his understanding of consciousness.Cultivating Local Consciousness (07:41): How can we start fostering awareness in our own communities to create a ripple effect of consciousness globally? James offers insights into practical steps for local community engagement.Creating New Realities (12:15): Delve into the intriguing ways we can construct new realities that establish or transform foundational truths. James discusses the power of perception in shaping our world.Rethinking Stagnant Relationships (18:05): A contrarian perspective on whether to remain in stagnant relationships. James challenges conventional wisdom, offering a fresh viewpoint on personal growth and connection.Community Leadership and Culture (26:52): Explore how the leadership within a community significantly influences its culture, or the lack thereof. James discusses the role of leaders in cultivating conscious environments.Expanding Consciousness Beyond the Individual (33:14): James emphasizes the importance of broadening our focus from individual consciousness to collective awareness. He illustrates how this shift can lead to more conscious communities.Habitual Consciousness (35:03): Learn why establishing consciousness as a habit is essential for building a coherent, conscious relationship with ourselves and, by extension, with our community. Join Jennifer and James as they unravel these compelling topics, offering practical advice and profound insights for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and practice of consciousness in everyday life. Resources mentioned: Resilient Village About the guest: Connect on LinkedIn James Miles' primary passion lies in assisting leaders and teams in achieving their visions for fulfilling outcomes and a better world. Employing evidence-based methodologies and personally crafted frameworks, he facilitates optimal performance, fosters collective self-regulation, and co-creates collaborative empowerment experiences. These efforts drive individual, organizational, social, cultural, and community economic development across all levels of the value chain. His diverse professional and academic background commenced as a US Marine involved in designing and working with computer system networks. His journey progressed through extensive experiences in corporate, public, faith-based, and community-based organizations. He held direct responsibilities for over 100 employees, managed more than 1000 volunteers, and oversaw budgets surpassing $10 million. Academically, James holds expertise in business management, computer systems, divinity, economic development, human-community development, culture change, public policy, and population health. Currently, James is honored to provide Resilient Leadership and Coherent-Community Engagement training and development support. His services extend to military veterans and their families, 1st Responders, public health and medicine professionals, corporate teams, community and...