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January 16, 2018
Effortless Living Pre-order Free Giveaway
To celebrate the publication of my new book Effortless Living: Wu-Wei and the Spontaneous State of Natural Harmony this year Amazon and I will be holding outrageous deals on pre-ordering which will expire on the publication date of March 13, 2018. Amazon’s pre-order price guarantee will guarantee that you receive the lowest price from now until the book is published if you pre-order today. Also I will have four pre-order offers for you to choose from which all include a bunch of awesome stuff that you can share with others. These packages might be the perfect solution to a lot of headaches people have when trying to decide on gifts for others. Below you’ll see these four offers and bonuses for anyone who pre-orders the book now. If you believe there are people in your life that might benefit from or enjoy my new book then take advantage of this once off offer.
MY OFFER TO YOU
#1 – If you pre-order 5 copies of Effortless Living before March 13, you’ll receive:
*A personally signed copy of my book Fasting the Mind delivered to your door.
Click here to pre-order 5 copies, then email your receipt to jasongregory@hotmail.com.au with “Pre-order #1” in the subject. When you receive the books send a photo of you with the books to the above email or post it on my Facebook or Twitter and I will send your gift straight away (The photo is done just to make sure people actually receive the pre-orders and do not cancel their pre-order and receive my gift under false pretences).
#2 – If you pre-order 10 copies of Effortless Living before March 13, you’ll receive:
* A personally signed copy of my book Fasting the Mind delivered to your door.
* A personally signed copy of my book Enlightenment Now delivered to your door.
Click here to pre-order 10 copies, then email your receipt to jasongregory@hotmail.com.au with “Pre-order #2” in the subject. When you receive the books send a photo of you with the books to the above email or post it on my Facebook or Twitter and I will send your gift straight away (The photo is done just to make sure people actually receive the pre-orders and do not cancel their pre-order and receive my gift under false pretences).
#3 – If you pre-order 20 copies of Effortless Living before March 13, you’ll receive:
* A personally signed copy of my book Effortless Living delivered to your door.
* A personally signed copy of my book Fasting the Mind delivered to your door.
* A personally signed copy of my book Enlightenment Now delivered to your door.
* A personally signed copy of my book The Science and Practice of Humility delivered to your door.
*A 30 minute skype call with me to discuss my work and strategies that will help design a healthy lifestyle for you which will promote well-being, focus, mindfulness, and creativity that all contribute to authentic independency. This conversation is not set in stone and can be flexible based on your needs.
Click here to pre-order 20 copies, then email your receipt to jasongregory@hotmail.com.au with “Pre-order #3” in the subject. When you receive the books send a photo of you with the books to the above email or post it on my Facebook or Twitter and I will send your gift straight away (The photo is done just to make sure people actually receive the pre-orders and do not cancel their pre-order and receive my gift under false pretences).
#4- If you pre-order 50 copies of Effortless Living before March 13, you’ll receive:
* 2 personally signed copies of my book Effortless Living delivered to your door
* 2 personally signed copies of my book Fasting the Mind delivered to your door.
* 2 personally signed copies of my book Enlightenment Now delivered to your door.
* 2 personally signed copies of my book The Science and Practice of Humility delivered to your door.
*A 1 hour skype call with me to discuss my work and strategies that will help design a healthy lifestyle for you which will promote well-being, focus, mindfulness, and creativity that all contribute to authentic independency. This conversation is not set in stone and can be flexible based on your needs.
Click here to pre-order 50 copies, then email your receipt to jasongregory@hotmail.com.au with “Pre-order #4” in the subject. When you receive the books send a photo of you with the books to the above email or post it on my Facebook or Twitter and I will send your gift straight away (The photo is done just to make sure people actually receive the pre-orders and do not cancel their pre-order and receive my gift under false pretences).
*This offer applies to digital or physical pre-orders. Thank you all for the support.
January 4, 2018
The Eastern Science of Mind
In this episode of Enlightenment Today I will speak about the scientific model of mind in the East. This model is the psychological system of the East, especially in India, and it is likely the first scientific model of mind. In ancient India this model was used in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is an advanced model of mind to this day in the East. Understanding this model is the key to comprehending the nature of suffering and, as a result, is a surefire way to heal ourselves. This is why it is connected to the concept of samsara, the wheel of suffering.
http://jasongregory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/E26-The-Eastern-Science-of-Mind.mp3
Recommended Reading
The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation http://amzn.to/2CSx8D5
The Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali http://amzn.to/2B5WSKR
January 1, 2018
Affluence Kills Spirituality
In this episode of Enlightenment Today I explore why affluence destroys spirituality and the sense of unity with life and God. Many people wonder why the world is becoming increasingly secular. There are people leaving religion by the droves and more people are comfortable with being an atheist. As the world becomes more affluent, the less it appears that people need religion or any type of spiritual belief system. The more affluent people are the less they think of God, death, and other mystical matters. Why is this happening? And we need to ask whether it is a real problem or just the nature of cultural evolution?
http://jasongregory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/E25-Affluence-kills-spirituality.mp3
Recommended Reading
Why Religion is Natural and Science is Not http://amzn.to/2E5X2mV
The Secret of Our Success http://amzn.to/2Cka8fW
December 20, 2017
Guru
In this episode of Enlightenment Today I will explore the role of a guru, a spiritual teacher. You will discover who a guru is, why they are important, and also why in the modern world we have a nervous reaction when we hear the word.
http://jasongregory.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/E24-Guru.mp3
Recommended Reading
Be as You Are http://amzn.to/2z1YML6
Autobiography of a Yogi http://amzn.to/2AEDhVk
I Am That http://amzn.to/2ysAR6c
White Fire http://amzn.to/2AFwdYv
Total Freedom http://amzn.to/2C6p001
Inner Engineering http://amzn.to/2ChbEyK
Shankara’s Crest Jewel of Discrimination http://amzn.to/2AFPoBH
#24 Guru
In this episode of Enlightenment Today I will explore the role of a guru, a spiritual teacher. You will discover who a guru is, why they are important, and also why in the modern world we have a nervous reaction when we hear the word.
http://jasongregory.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/E24-Guru.mp3
Recommended Reading
Be as You Are http://amzn.to/2z1YML6
Autobiography of a Yogi http://amzn.to/2AEDhVk
I Am That http://amzn.to/2ysAR6c
White Fire http://amzn.to/2AFwdYv
Total Freedom http://amzn.to/2C6p001
Inner Engineering http://amzn.to/2ChbEyK
Shankara’s Crest Jewel of Discrimination http://amzn.to/2AFPoBH
Yugas: The Cycles of Time
In this episode of Enlightenment Today you will learn about Hindu time system called the Yugas. The Yugas are a complex world-age doctrine of four ages. The Yugas map the cycles of change within the universe and consciousness. The Yugas build a solid framework for understanding how we experience time and eternity, and how they related to one another. You will find out in this episode what makes the Eastern view of time different to the Western view.
http://jasongregory.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/E23-Yuga-theCyclesOfTime.mp3
Recommended Reading
The Yugas http://amzn.to/2jziwze
The Holy Science http://amzn.to/2ByoTux
#23 Yugas: The Cycles of Time
In this episode of Enlightenment Today you will learn about Hindu time system called the Yugas. The Yugas are a complex world-age doctrine of four ages. The Yugas map the cycles of change within the universe and consciousness. The Yugas build a solid framework for understanding how we experience time and eternity, and how they related to one another. You will find out in this episode what makes the Eastern view of time different to the Western view.
http://jasongregory.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/E23-Yuga-theCyclesOfTime.mp3
Recommended Reading
The Yugas http://amzn.to/2jziwze
The Holy Science http://amzn.to/2ByoTux
Flow and Wu-wei
In this episode of Enlightenment Today you will learn about what a state of flow truly is and its original ancestor known in Chinese as wu-wei from ancient China, which is a concept at the heart of Taoism and martial arts. Flow is a term we use for an athlete, musician, writer, craftsman, or any artist when they appear to be in the zone. But our understanding of flow and how to induce it is at a novice level. You can tell this by how the word is loosely thrown around in popular culture. Most of us incorrectly think that this dimension of effortless skill and peak performance is a state of mind isolated to world-class performers. You need to eliminate this way of thinking and really absorb the information I am about to give you. This episode will give you the inside dope.
http://jasongregory.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/E22-Flow-and-Wuwei.mp3
Recommended Reading
The Complete Works of Chuang Tzu http://amzn.to/2hFc1Kt
Trying Not to Try http://amzn.to/2B8ouPx
Tao: The Watercourse Way http://amzn.to/2hNGB8x
#22 Flow and Wu-wei
In this episode of Enlightenment Today you will learn about what a state of flow truly is and its original ancestor known in Chinese as wu-wei from ancient China, which is a concept at the heart of Taoism and martial arts. Flow is a term we use for an athlete, musician, writer, craftsman, or any artist when they appear to be in the zone. But our understanding of flow and how to induce it is at a novice level. You can tell this by how the word is loosely thrown around in popular culture. Most of us incorrectly think that this dimension of effortless skill and peak performance is a state of mind isolated to world-class performers. You need to eliminate this way of thinking and really absorb the information I am about to give you. This episode will give you the inside dope.
http://jasongregory.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/E22-Flow-and-Wuwei.mp3
Recommended Reading
The Complete Works of Chuang Tzu http://amzn.to/2hFc1Kt
Trying Not to Try http://amzn.to/2B8ouPx
Tao: The Watercourse Way http://amzn.to/2hNGB8x
Siddhis: Magical Powers
In this episode of Enlightenment Today we will explore siddhis, the attainment of magical powers through rigorous spiritual practice. Siddhis are mentioned in a host of texts in the East, some with a positive attitude to these attainments and others with a negative stance against them. In this episode I will give siddhis an honest and open hearing based on this unique phenomenon recorded by spiritual adepts which is found in the the traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Taoism. In the end it is a matter of whether you are skeptical or a believer of this ancient spiritual phenomenon.
http://jasongregory.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/E21-Siddhis-Magical-Powers.mp3
Recommended Reading
The Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali http://amzn.to/2B5WSKR
The Yoga Tradition http://amzn.to/2B7YinW
The Upanishads http://amzn.to/2hR008t
The Bhagavad Gita (S. Radhakrishnan translation) http://amzn.to/2iC0Pzd
The Bhagavad Gita (Eknath Easwaran translation) http://amzn.to/2zU7wpI
Brahma Sutras http://amzn.to/2BIkfuk
Yoga Bija http://amzn.to/2knEObj
Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy http://amzn.to/2BI0QK2
Bhagavata Purana http://amzn.to/2jJsWfp
