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Grab 'em by Their Civil Rights

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"Stress is not what happens to us. It is our response to what happens. And response is something we can choose."

— Maureen Killoran

Hello AWMS subscriber :

You requested this newsletter some time ago because of your interest in metaphysics, mysticism, and mindfulness to develop emotional intelligence and higher consciousness. In that context, I want to focus our attention on Donald Trump's re-election.

I don't know many MAGA people. So, most people I know are currently in shock — living this week in a semi-lucid nightmare of anxiety, confusion, and uncertainty.

How could the majority of our neighbors choose a convicted felon who cannot own a gun to be America's commander-in-chief with control of our nuclear arsenal? What does it say about who we are as a nation that we elect a convicted rapist, racist, sadistic conman, and psychopath because a woman of color can't be trusted?

Though my ongoing Saturday Zoom Salon is tuition-based and limited to 12 people, I'm opening it up this coming Saturday, November 9th, to everyone on this mailing list, free of charge.

We will NOT discuss political policy or how to build support for the Democratic party. Instead, through group discussion, we'll review the original, spiritual vision of American democracy and its mission to foster and preserve human rights, liberty, and equality under honorable, non-partisan law and order. Further, we will focus on practical tools and techniques for stress reduction and emotional intelligence.

The Ageless Wisdom Zoom Salon opens at 10:50 am PST on Saturday and begins at 11:00 am PST. Log in with this link. Everyone of goodwill is welcome. See you then.

Join Zoom Meeting, Sat. Nov 9, just before 11:00 am.

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Meeting ID: 831 4880 9196

Passcode: Salon

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You'll find nearly 600 of our free Ageless Wisdom audio podcasts on your favorite podcast apps, like Apple, Spotify, or Podchaser. Plus, 88 Ageless Wisdom Webinars are on YouTube — all free of charge.

Namaste, Aloha, and Salam,

— Michael

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Michael Benner
Personal Development Strategies
PO Box 6894
La Quinta, California 92248

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Educational Alternatives to Psychotherapy

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"Stress is not what happens to us. It is our response to what happens. And response is something we can choose."

— Maureen Killoran

Hello AWMS subscriber :

As we approach the general election on November 5th, everyone is feeling a growing sense of stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. But political tension is only the tip of the iceberg. There are countless sources of stress in our lives — financial worries, workplace pressure, violent crime and drug abuse, health concerns, and personal relationship conflicts, to name just a few,

According to a recent American Psychological Association (APA) survey, more than 34% of American adults report feeling that stress completely overwhelms them on most days. 80% experience stress and frustration at least once per week.

Chronic stress leads to depression, panic attacks, forgetfulness, and a host of physical and mental health disorders like eating and sleeping disorders, immune suppression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), social anxiety disorder, and a wide variety of phobias and fears.

The good news is there are educational alternatives to drugs and psychotherapy. Mindfulness practices expand and enhance awareness, making it much easier to recognize the early warning signals and make better choices about responding.

Draw on my 40 years of experience in the personal development field. Schedule a free intake session by phone or Zoom. Go to www.MichaelBenner.com and click on the big red circle that says "Free Session." Schedule yourself in my online calendar, and you'll receive emailed reminders as our session approaches.

Nothing significant will change in your life until you change the story you've been telling yourself. Learn how to give up victimization and defensiveness and replace reflexive reactions with even-tempered, well-reasoned choices. Schedule your free session now.

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You'll find nearly 600 of our free Ageless Wisdom audio podcasts on your favorite podcast apps, like Apple, Spotify, or Podchaser. Plus, 88 Ageless Wisdom Webinars are on YouTube — all free of charge.

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Are you ready for a deep dive into the study of consciousness and self-awareness? Then, help yourself. Join our supportive community of like-minded souls in our Saturday Zoom Salon and embark on a transformative journey toward self-realization and empowerment. Prioritize your well-being today with a step toward a more fulfilling and purposeful life. 

Simply reply to this email to learn more about our Ageless Wisdom Salon.

Namaste, Aloha, and Salam,

— Michael

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Michael Benner
Personal Development Strategies
PO Box 6894
La Quinta, California 92248

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Releasing Anxiety, Stress, and Fear

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"Most of what we believe to be real exists only as subjective perception — images, thoughts, and feelings that exist only in the mind. To change the world, change your Self."

Hello AWMS subscriber :

Our latestr audio podcast from the Ageless Wisdom Mystery School is titled: "Releasing Anxiety, Stress, and Fear." Podcast host Tony Durso interviews me about stress management and consciousness. It's currently streaming on all podcast players. Because we value your feedback, please add your honest and sincere comments on your favorite podcast apps.

You'll find nearly 600 of our free Ageless Wisdom audio podcasts on apps like Apple, Spotify, or Podchaser. Plus, 88 Ageless Wisdom Webinars are on YouTube — all free of charge.

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I'm also excited to tell you about a new book by my wife, Doreen Key. Titled "Dark Star," it is a wonderous mystery about her discovery of a rare 16-century book that led her to uncover a mystical conspiracy to promote democracy through literacy by flooding the world with books and every conceivable subject — many published under false names and dates to avoid the persecution of the King and Church patriarchs.

Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble in early December, I'll have a discount code for readers of this newsletter soon. Stand by.

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Help your Self. Take action now. Join our supportive community of like-minded souls in our Saturday Zoom Salon and embark on a transformative journey toward self-realization and empowerment. Prioritize your well-being today with a step toward a more fulfilling and purposeful life. 

Simply reply to this email to learn more about our Ageless Wisdom Salon.

Namaste, Aloha, and Salam,

— Michael

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Michael Benner
Personal Development Strategies
PO Box 6894
La Quinta, California 92248

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Spiritual Assimilation

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"Happy people build their inner world; unhappy people blame their outer world."

— Dalai Lama

Hello AWMS subscriber :

This week's audio podcast from the Ageless Wisdom Mystery School provides techniques for assimilating spiritual principles to raise your conscious self-awareness.

There is little to no benefit in simply repeating spiritual concepts you've learned. They must be integrated through direct experience. Listen to our current ad-free podcast to learn several practical ways to assimilate a joyous, harmonious worldview into your daily life and affairs.

You'll find nearly 600 Ageless Wisdom podcasts on your favorite podcast app, like Apple, Spotify, or Podchaser — plus an additional 88 Ageless Wisdom Webinars on YouTube — all free of charge.

Help your Self. Take action now. Join our supportive community of like-minded souls in our Saturday Zoom Salon and embark on a transformative journey toward self-realization and empowerment. Prioritize your well-being today with a step toward a more fulfilling and purposeful life. 

Simply reply to this email to learn more about our Ageless Wisdom Salon.

Namaste, Aloha, and Salam,

— Michael is

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Michael Benner
Personal Development Strategies
PO Box 6894
La Quinta, California 92248

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Know Your Self

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"You must discover and develop yourself to move from your stressed-out ego to the fearless truth of your full spiritual potential."

Hello AWMS subscriber :

There is no greater wisdom than the ancient Greek admonition, "Know Thyself." But it brings up two serious problems.

The first puzzle— how do we understand our true self — has already been worked out. Of course, there are many paths, but the central skill is meditation — turning away from the external, material world to the inner realms of intuition, insight, realization, and higher consciousness.

But the second problem is more difficult for most people — how do we release the fear of self-realization?

Well, in fact, the game is rigged. Nothing about your Being is flawed. There are no deficiencies or design errors in you. The Universe — Nature, God, the Absolute — does not make junk.

With proper instruction, meditation will reveal every false assumption you've made about yourself in the Light of your True Potential. Every regret and mistake you've ever made becomes a learning lesson on the path to enduring happiness, freedom, and fulfillment.

I'm confident of this because I've been teaching these principles of personal empowerment to folks like you for more than 40 years. I wish I could convey the joy I feel when witnessing the accelerated growth I've seen in my clients and students.

Though psycho-therapists charge over $300 per hour, my fee for private work by phone or Zoom is $185 — still a significant investment. But for only $25 per week, you can join my Saturday Zoom Salon, which is limited to 12 people per session.

You'll also find nearly 600 Ageless Wisdom podcasts on your favorite podcast app, like Apple, Spotify, or Podchaser. Plus, 88 Ageless Wisdom Webinars on YouTube — all free of charge.

Help your Self. Take action now. Join our supportive community of like-minded souls in our Saturday Zoom Salon and embark on a transformative journey toward self-realization and empowerment. Prioritize your well-being today with a step toward a more fulfilling and purposeful life. 

Simply reply to this email to learn more about our Ageless Wisdom Salon.

Namaste, Aloha, and Salam,

— Michael

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Michael Benner
Personal Development Strategies
PO Box 6894
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Find true peace of mind with our Zoom meditation salon 🧘🏼‍♂️✨

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" Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself."

— Leo Tolstoy

Hello AWMS subscriber :

Most people spend their entire adult lives trying to be the character they chose as teenagers. We grow physically and become smarter, but typically, our emotional and spiritual intelligence stagnates.

Meditation is the cornerstone of self-discovery and improvement. Besides self-inquiry, it teaches us to witness our perception of the reflection of our projection rather than remain helpless victims of a life done to us.

The Ageless Wisdom Zoom Salon seamlessly blends personal growth with spiritual enhancement. This weekly class integrates time-tested philosophies with modern methods, providing a deep understanding of self and the universe and fostering significant personal transformation. 

Simply reply to this email to attend our next class free of charge with no obligation to continue. See you soon.

Namaste, Aloha, and Salam,

— Michael

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Personal Development Strategies
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Duality and Impermanence

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"You must discover and develop your persona to transcend it."

Hello AWMS subscriber :

Einstein's famous formula equating energy to mass, E=mc², was definitively proven to be accurate in 2005 in experiments at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It says mass is a measurement of its energy equivalent, or more simply, everything is energy.

Energy vibrates. Its crest and trough (peaks and valleys) form dual polarities like the two ends of a bar magnet. The ebb and flow (rising and falling) of energy is cyclic — always in flux, ever-changing, and therefore impermanent.

In our latest audio podcast from the Ageless Wisdom Mystery School, we'll explore the metaphysics of duality and impermanence — the fact that material objects constantly change and never last, whether solid objects, thoughts, feelings, or satisfaction.

The Ageless Wisdom Mystery School podcast is available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts and on the Ageless Wisdom website.

You are also invited to discover the sanctuary of self-realization in our Ageless Wisdom Zoom Salon, a unique platform that seamlessly blends personal growth with spiritual enhancement. Each Saturday at 11:00 am Pacific, our Zoom group of 12 or fewer cultivates expanded understandings of self and the universe, paving the way for significant personal transformation. 

To learn more, simply reply to this newsletter or leave a voice message at 818-569-3017 (24/7). Thank you.

Namaste, Aloha, and Salam,

— Michael

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Personal Development Strategies
PO Box 6894
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Saturday Wisdom Salon

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"You must discover and develop your persona to transcend it."

Hello AWMS subscriber :

Discover the sanctuary of self-realization in our Ageless Wisdom Zoom Salon — a unique platform that seamlessly blends personal growth with spiritual enhancement. Drawing on the enlightened wisdom accrued over the ages, this weekly class integrates time-tested philosophies with modern methods, providing a holistic approach to personal development. Each session is meticulously curated to cultivate a deep understanding of self and the universe, paving the way for significant personal transformation. 

Our Salon is not just a virtual meeting place; it's an immersive journey that encourages participants to unlock and tap into their fullest potential. Delving deep into consciousness and expanding self-awareness, you'll experience awe-inspiring self-discovery and spiritual growth.

The Ageless Wisdom Zoom Salon equips you with practical tools and insights, empowering you to navigate through life's challenges with serenity and strength.

Join our supportive community and embark on a transformative journey towards self-realization and empowerment. Prioritize your well-being today with a step towards a more fulfilling and purposeful life. Simply reply to this email to learn more.

Namaste, Aloha, and Salam,

— Michael

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Personal Development Strategies
PO Box 6894
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In With the New

Michael Benner 

Hello AWMS subscriber ,

January is named for the ancient Roman god Janus, a two-faced deity representing beginnings and endings. This is particularly appropriate for us now as The Ageless Wisdom Mystery School has gone through both in recent weeks.

We've ended our weekly Wisdom of the Soul webinars, though all 88 are archived in their entirety on YouTube.

New beginnings include our Wisdom Salon — a small work-study group meeting via Zoom each Saturday morning at 11:00 AM Pacific. This is a powerful format for developing consciousness, limited to a dozen students for just $25 per session. Simply reply to this email to learn more.

Of course, I continue to provide private counseling by phone or Zoom to individuals, couples, and businesses. Visit MichaelBenner.com to schedule a free intake session without further obligation.

We wish you the Happiest of New Years! May it be filled with peace, joy, and good health.

Namaste, Aloha, and Salam,

— Michael

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Jim Ladd Tribute

on KPFK-90.7 FM    Special Radio Tribute to Jim Ladd on KPFK-90.7FM and www.KPFK.org Learn about private intensives. Schedule your free intake session here. 🗓 ↵

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""It was a wondrous time of learning and adventure without restriction — a time of total and complete freedom on the air."

―  Jim Ladd on AOR FM radio in the '70s

Hello AWMS subscriber :

You've likely heard by now that legendary L.A. rock radio DJ, Jim Ladd, died a few days ago. One of the few radio people to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Jim was as admired by rock stars as by his fans.

A West Coast pioneer of album-oriented rock radio, Jim was the top ratings grabber wherever he worked — from KNAC-FM in Long Beach to KLOS-FM, KMET-FM, KEDG-FM, and KLSX-FM, plus a long stint at SiriusXM.

Tune in to KPFK-90.7-FM ( www.KPFK.org ) on Friday, December 22 at 12-noon PST as host Maggie LePique and Doors guitarist Robby Kreiger celebrate Jim's massive contribution to rock 'n' roll. Jackson Browne and I have also been invited, plus Maggie has promised to open the phones to listeners — that's you!

KPFK-90.7 FM is in its year-end fund drive, so please consider donating a few of your hard-earned bucks to support L.A.'s last truly free-form radio station — powered by the people.

I know Jim would appreciate it. Talk to you tomorrow at noon on KPFK-90.7 FM, streaming on www.KPFK.org.

Namaste, Aloha, and Salam,

— Michael

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Michael Benner
Personal Development Strategies
PO Box 6894
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