The Doorway To Being Present To Life with Richard Moss, M.D.

MP3 Download

Moss says that there are two basic mistakes we make in this stage of the evolution of consciousness: We identify with our thoughts and we flee from our feelings. He gives specific instructions how to examine our thoughts to identify stories we tell ourselves and he makes a distinction between feelings and emotions. Moss warns us that if we run away from feelings and link them to thinking, they will turn into emotions. He has a deep understanding of the self-limiting patterns of thought and says, "Emotions are very distinct from feeling. They are, for example, guilt, regret, blame, envy, jealousy, or future fears. These kinds of feelings are what I call emotions; they are created by thinking. If you interrupt thinking, the emotion stops. You cannot have envy without a thought; you cannot have regret without a thought. But you can have the pure feeling of joy without a thought, gratitude without a thought. They are natural feelings." He encourages us to be radically alive, becoming more available and fully connected with yourself and others. (hosted by Michael Toms)

Bio

Richard Moss, M.D. left the practice of medicine at the age of thirty to alleviate suffering by finding greater spiritual understanding. He is internationally known and respected as a visionary thinker, teacher, and author whose work bridges science, psychology, energy medicine, and spiritual-awareness practices. He guides seminars and retreats in North and South America, Europe, and Australia, and is available for private mentoring for individuals at his home in Colorado.

He is the author of many books, including:

• Inside-Out Healing: Transforming Your Life Through the Power of Presence (Hay House 2011)
• The Black Butterfly: An Invitation to Radical Aliveness (Celestial Arts 1987)
• The Second Miracle: Intimacy, Spirituality, and Conscious Relationships (Celestial Arts 1995)
• The Mandala of Being: Discovering the Power of Awareness (New World Library)
• Words That Shine Both Ways (Enneas Publications 1997)
• The I That Is We: Awakening to Higher Energies Through Unconditional Love (Celestial Arts 1981)

To learn more about the work of Richard Moss, M.D. go to www.richardmoss.com.

Topics Explored in This Dialogue

• Why Moss left the practice of medicine
• How the body is literally the center of the experience of being in the now
• What is the difference between feeling and emotion
• What are the four ways your thinking can affect you
• How the negative stories we tell ourselves are a form of physical poison and self abuse
• How every feeling is unique, yet the ego tells you you've felt it before
• What is the "muddy me" exercise
• What are the two basic mistakes we make in this stage of evolution of consciousness
• Why we must engage the dark side of feelings, as well as the light

Host: Michael Toms       Interview Date: 5/19/2011     Program Number: 3401

Music Playlist

From Album: Origins
Artist: Radhika Miller
1989 Radhika Miller Music #RMM 1108 

Opening Essay: Track 3 Net of Gems
Music Break 1: Track 3 Net of Gems (reprise)
Music Break 2: Track 1 Origins
Music Break 3: Track 2 Shepherd’s Joy