Writing to Awaken is an inspirational investigation of the self through expressive writing, guiding you along the path of awakening through radical truth-telling and self-inquiry. With targeted and revelatory questions, you’ll be prompted to explore your own personal narrative—to write honestly about your deepest wounds, greatest challenges, hidden gifts, yearnings, and opportunities for growth—in order to discover a deeply authentic understanding of yourself and move toward a mor...

If we believe that the only thing that keeps us afloat is our struggle, then we live in a constant state of fear. How do we find perspective and courage to detach from this trance? How can relieving ourselves from this constant weight of the world free us – body, mind, and spirit?A Better Listen audio production.

We often make our life choices by default, taking the easy or well-traveled path, obeying the voices of practicality and conformity, over the siren call of freedom.By asking ourselves which aspects of the self we wish to change, and being specific about our desires, we empower ourselves to make creative choices.A Better Listen audio production.

Although we're taught to believe that insecurity is something to be avoided, the more open you are to the truth of insecurity, the stronger you become.The Wisdom of Insecurity will help you to embrace this ubiquitous humility of life more fully.A Better Listen audio production.

The human dilemma is that we’re very often divided against ourselves. This conflict is the source of much suffering and confusion. Why is it that we so often fear what we want and want what we fear?Begin the journey to your true life while gaining an authentic sense of your desires.A Better Listen audio production.

Since the days of the first primitive tribes, we have tried to determine why one man is good and another evil. Mark Matousek arrives at the answer in Ethical Wisdom.Contrary to what we've been taught in our reason-obsessed culture, emotions are the bedrock of ethical life; without them, human beings cannot be empathic, moral, or good.But how do we make the judgment call between self-interest and caring for others? What does being good really mean? Which parts of morality are ...

From a bestselling author—“a riveting, fun, and insightful tour of life’s meaning and purpose, essential reading for anyone drawn to the query, ‘How ought we to live?'” (Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence)Contrary to what we’ve been taught in our reason-obsessed culture, argues Matousek, emotions are the bedrock of ethical life; without them, human beings cannot be empathic, moral, or good. But how do we make the judgment call between self-in...

Are we moving toward a more ethical future? Here Matousek discusses universal human ethics He points out that ethics may be a minefield of opposing ideologies, special interest and temperamental proclivities. The good news is that humans are hardwired to care for one another, have a sense of justice and fairness, and share a sense of group loyalty as well a programmed for sacredness and purity.

How do you live an awakened life? In these 14 inspirational talks from The Seekers Forum, best selling author and teacher Mark Matousek provides a contemporary roadmap to everyday wisdom for spiritual seekers. Exploring topics that include Fear and Desire, Beginner’s Mind, Passion and Abandon, and Awakening Genius, these intimate lectures ignite personal insight, creative freedom, and emotional healing on the path toward self-discovery.As Matousek says, “When you tell the truth, yo...

Our expectation levels surrounding friends can be a bit nebulous, and often, so is the way we deal with the natural movements of friendships.How do you handle gossip? Betrayal? The telling of secrets? Ethical Wisdom for Friends is a simple, edifying, and entertaining look at these concepts for seekers who are interested in hands-on advice to navigate common relationship dilemmas.A Better Listen audio production.

In this 2023 conversation with Justine Willis Toms, writer Mark Matousek reminds us that In these times of chronic planetary, traumatic stress, we have access to the radical and relevant philosophy of the American treasure, Ralph Waldo Emerson.Emerson’s philosophy of self-reliance which, in his terms, was much more than standing alone as a self-sufficient individual. It is about paying attention to the well-being of the spirit and reliance on the divine intelligence that we all sha...

Do you make time to remove yourself from the rat race? Time for leisure, pleasure, letting go, drawing outside the margins, and cultivating irresponsibility?Our lives are far too responsible. We're entirely too grown up too much of the time, and unplugging is a chance to play, live younger, and as statistics say, live longer. "We are poor, indeed, if we are only sane," wrote Winnicott. But how do we unplug from our hyperventilating lives? Even if we're not outwardly busy, we’re oft...