Teachings

  • Aliveness In All Directions

    Jon describes the guidance that becomes available to us when we open to the intuitive; discusses the importance of sensitivity and bodily integration in the spiritual process; and emphasizes that awakening means fully embracing the human experience. Recorded 2/1/2009.

  • Diving Into the Heart

    Is there anything that can facilitate or accelerate the process of awakening? Jon discusses the power of deeply allowing feeling in the awakening process, and how even one moment of awareness is actually the end of the seeking mind. Recorded 11/16/2009.

  • The Usefulness of the Mind

    Jon discusses the usefulness of the cognitive mind when related to without attachment; the proper role of directed attention; and the importance of flexibility of perspective. Recorded 10/5/2009.

  • Back to the Source

    Jon discusses the increasing sensitivity that comes with deepening in presence; the way being together in satsang facilitates greater opening; and the importance of giving ourselves completely to awareness. Recorded 11/2/2009.

  • Letting Go of the Struggle

    Jon invites the listener to stop, relinquish the responsibility for becoming realized, and “let IT do it;” and to let go of the struggle to be free. Recorded 10/26/2009.

  • The Lowest Common Denominator

    Jon discusses the challenge of realizing that there’s actually nothing to understand; that transformative power of resting in stillness; and finding effortless ease even in the midst of the most difficult situations. Recorded 10/19/2009.

  • The Need for Belonging

    Jon discusses the human need for belonging; the emotional basis of self-identification; and how true belonging is found only when we become free of the beliefs that perpetuate our experience of separation. Recorded 11/30/09.

  • New Video: Santa Cruz Satsang + Interview

    Jon recently participated in a special two part webcast facilitated by NeverNotHere’s Richard Miller. Video of both segments of the event is now available online. Visit NeverNotHere.com to view a full length satsang with Jon, followed by an extended interview with Jon conducted by Richard, both filmed in Santa Cruz on October 24, 2009. Thanks…

  • Effortless Presence

    Jon discusses listening without needing to understand; distinguishing between forced effort and the effortless power that comes from aligning ourselves with our true nature; and the transformational power of opening ourselves to openness itself. Recorded 09/28/2009.

  • Letting Go of Who We Think We Are

    Jon discusses the dropping away of the attachment to mind and body; how maps are useful until they aren’t; and the importance of deep listening and being available to what is always being shown. Recorded 9/21/2009.