Join us as Daniel Schmidt, the passionate force behind the Awaken the World Initiative and the Samadhi Center, guides us through an exploration of the perennial philosophy and the transformative power of meditation. Our discussion focuses on the human quest for transcendence, a journey which maps from the depths of suffering to the peaks of awakening. Daniel's personal narrative of struggle, pathology, and a life-changing Vipassana retreat offers a guiding light for those navigating the choppy waters of spiritual seeking. We dive into the heart of self-inquiry, opening a door to a more profound understanding of awakening and the unity of awareness that transcends religious constructs. Daniel draws upon his experiences of dismantling the structure of the self and how long-term meditation changed the functioning of his psyche and the health of his body. He explains how allowing energy to flow within oneself will activate higher levels of perception, helping to bring subtle energy anatomy like the nadis and chakras online. We discuss why Daniel has chosen film as a way to share and convey his message to the world and the artistry involved in using this medium to explore deep concepts and insights. The conversation culminates with a consideration of the collective awakening of our world, where each individual contributes to the collective in surprising, paradoxical ways. Daniel emphasises the importance of maintaining a beginner's mind, reminding us to embrace the full spectrum of life with a sense of wonder. Indeed, Daniel extends an invitation to all seeking transformation and unity in this ever-awakening world. Daniel made the award winning film Inner Worlds Outer Worlds, the Samadhi film series, and he is also one of the creators and speakers in the Awakening Mind series. He is the founder of the Samadhi Center in Ontario, Canada which hosts meditation retreats incorporating various meditation styles and supportive practices such as breathwork, dyads and sound healing. His approach combines self-inquiry with traditional forms of meditation so that participants have the opportunity to realize their transcendent nature while also purifying themselves of conditioned patterns. awakentheworld.com Liked what you heard? Help us reach more people! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts Start Energy Healing Today! Unlock your healing potential with our informative and fun introductory 10 hour LIVE online class in energy healing Our Flagship Training is Setting the Standard in Energy Healing The next 100 hour EHT-100 Energy Healing Training is open for enrolment! LIVE & online - 12th October - 16th March 2025. Join us in Bali in 2024 - Our Retreat AND first in-person EHT-100 Training are now booking! Contact Field Dynamics Email us at [email protected] fielddynamicshealing.com Thanks for listening!