The Fully Engaged Life

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Practical spiritual and self-improvement based upon the book, Expansion Mastery: The Practical Guide to Living a Fully Engaged Life. Stop merely existing and start living! Do you desire to experience life as the adventurous celebration that it's meant to be? Tune in for life changing insights and guided exercises.

Robert D. Bessler


    • Apr 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 121 EPISODES


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    Expansion & Contraction: The Dualistic Nature Of Life P9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 18:17


    Episode #337 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert explores the nature of Expansion and Contraction within Vibration. 

    Expansion & Contraction: The Dualistic Nature Of Life P8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 24:32


    Episode #336 of The Fully Engaged Life. In the 8th installment in this new series, Robert covers the distinction between expansion and contraction within a romantic relationship. This is a must for anyone desiring a fantastic, loving relationship.

    Expansion & Contraction: The Dualistic Nature Of Life P7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 21:20


    Episode #335 of The Fully Engaged LIfe. Robert continues the series with the 7th installment where he covers the rest of the 7 virtues and adds the concept of Ichigo Ichie.

    Expansion & Contraction: The Dualistic Nature Of Life P6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 23:47


    Episode #334 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this 6th installment of the newest series, Robert continues the exploration of the 7 virtues through sharing his own perosnal expereinces with them, in order to offer greater understanding. 

    Expansion & Contraction: The Dualistic Nature Of Life P5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 24:01


    Episode #333 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert continues covering the seven virtues as a way of developing expansion and living a fully engaged life. 

    Expansion & Contraction: The Dualistic Nature Of Life P4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 22:42


    Episode #332 of The Fully Engaged Life. Join Robert as he continues this fascinating examination of Expansion and Contraction. The 4th installment begins the exploration of the 7 virtues. 

    Expansion & Contraction: The Dualistic Nature Of Life P3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 23:26


    Episode #331 of The Fully Engaged LIfe. This is the 3rd installment in the newest series by Robert where he presents a view of life that allows us to more mindfully create our experiences through the understanding of Expansion and Contraction. 

    Expansion & Contraction: The Dualistic Nature Of Life P2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 25:37


    Episode #330 of The Fully Engaged LIfe. This is the second episode in the new series regarding expansion and contraction, and how this releates to living fully engaged. 

    Expansion & Contraction: The Dualistic Nature Of Life P1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 23:43


    Episode #329 of The Fully Engaged LIfe. This episode beings the latest series by Robert regarding how to live fully engaged. This is an extraordinary series addressing the depth of life and how expansion and contraction play a natural role in life. 

    Become Fully Actualized To Live Fully Engaged

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 25:46


    Episode #328 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this mind-blowing episode, Robert explains exactly how to live a fully engaged life through becoming a fully actualized human being. What more needs to be said!!?

    How To Develop Consistency For Spiritual Practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 26:49


    Episode #327 of The Fully Engaged Life. In order to live fully engaged, we must engage in spiritual practices. The key to success in these practices is performing them daily - consistency. If you struggle with the discipline of performing anything daily, you need to listen to this!

    An Enticing Tea Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 27:47


    Episode #326 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this special Thanksgiving episode, Robert shares a truly wonderful practice using tea to practice mindfulness and much, much more. Enjoy!

    Overcoming Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 20:57


    Episode #325 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this episode, Robert offers some powerful solutions to burnout, mild depression, and the "funk." If you find yourself feeling burnt out, make sure to check out this installment of the Fully Engaged Life. 

    Meeting The Universe Half Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 27:31


    Episode #324 of The Fully Engaged life. Here Robert offers an amazing formula for co-creating the life you desire. He breaks it down like no one else could in order to offer a clear and concise method for living a fully engaged and conscious life. 

    Hazards of Over-Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 29:42


    Episode #323 of The Fully Engaged Life. It's important to recognize the problem of over-thinking and the hazards it produces. This too, is a growing problem in humanity right now. Learn what you can do to find relief from this form of mental suffering.

    Stop Surrendering Your Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 29:04


    Episode #322 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is a timely and important episode that addresses how politicians have risen to power that's far beyond what they should have. Could it be that we  gave it to them? Robert presents a spiritual perspective of what happened and urges everyone to stop giving away their power. 

    Beware: Brain Fog!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 25:10


    Episode #321 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert issues a warning regarding the increasing incidents of "brain fog." He discussed how to recognize it and what to do about it. Very important message!

    Being Open Minded

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 27:06


    Episode #320 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this episode, Robert provides a deep understanding for what it means to have an Open Mind. The depth of spiritual practices is revealed through what it truly means to be of an Open Mind. 

    Dissolving Identity - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 27:36


    Episode #319 of The Fully Engaged Life. In the third installment of what turned into a 3-part series on the practice of Dissolving Identity, Robert explains the concept of spiritual practices being simple but not easy. He also explains the many ways in which ego can defend itself during this practice. 

    Dissolving Identity - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 26:40


    Episode #318 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert expands upon the first phase of the Dissolving Identity Practice with the more advanced phase. He also warns of a very common error and reveals the identity of the Spiritual Ego. 

    Success In Your Spiritual Practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 29:54


    Episode #317 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this episode, Robert offers some helpful hints and tips for success with your spiritual practices. Based on 40 years of spiritual study, practice and direct personal experience, this advice is sure to help you on your path. 

    Dissolving Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 27:33


    Episode #316 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert's back! In this outstanding episode, you'll learn how to find the answer to that age old question - "Who am I?" What to know? Tune in and all will be revealed. 

    The Magic Of A Conscious Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 28:17


    Episode #315 of The Fully Engaged life. In this episode, Robert tackles the topic of the "romantic relationship" and how incredible life can be if you manage to find that one and only special person with whom you're meant to share your life. Great soulmate advice. 

    The Nature Of Expansion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 27:24


    Episode #314 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert draws upon his own personal experiences in order to offer an explanation of the Nature of Expansion. If you want to know what the "Expansion" of Expansion Mastery refers to... tune in and find out. 

    Suffering & The Ordinary Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 27:41


    Episode #313 of The Fully Engaged Life. A very timely and insightful episode illustrating the difference between the ordinary mind and the mindful mind, and how to realize if you are afflicted by mental suffering. 

    Letting Go In This Lifetime

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 29:33


    Episode #312 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert uses personal examples as a way to show the importance of letting go. Non-attachment is a crucial attainment in authentic spirituality. 

    Vibration: The Essence Of It All

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 29:30


    Episode #311 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert returns to the heart of his teachings through this practical and highly informative exploration through vibration. If you thought you understood vibration, you're in for a surprise. Deeply insightful episode!

    5 Steps To Eliminating Toxicity From Yourself & Your Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 31:29


    Episode #310 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this exciting episode, Robert offers a 5 step plan for eliminating toxicity from your life. Free yourself from toxic relationships and toxic environments using this practical approach. 

    Assessment Of 3 Types Of Spirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 32:49


    Episode #309 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this fascinating episode, Robert explains and compares the nature of 3 systems - New Age "Spirituality," The Woke-ism Movement, and Authentic Spirituality. A very revealing walk through the most popular spiritual systems of our time. 

    What The Heck Is Meant By Being In The Present Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 26:53


    Episode #308 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this eighth installment of the "What the heck is meant by?" series, Robert details the experience of what it is to truly experience being in the present moment, the here and now. 

    What The Heck Is Meant By Spirituality?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 23:44


    Episode #307 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this installment of the new series, Robert defines Spirituality and its ancient and intended meaning. 

    What The Heck Is Meant By Living Fully Engaged?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 25:16


    Episode #306 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert continues this new series with the fifth installment addressing what is actually meant by the term "Fully Engaged". This has particular meaning within authentic spiritual systems. 

    What The Heck Is Meant By Conscious Awareness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 25:31


    Episode #305 of The Fully Engaged Life.  In this fifth installment, Robert provides possibly the clearest definition for the term, "Conscious Awareness" of anyone. This brings a greater sense of understanding to your spiritual practices. 

    What The Heck Is Meant By Meditative Practice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 20:47


    Episode #304 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is the fourth installment of the new series where Robert provides clarification of  some of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of spirituality.  

    What The Heck Is Meant By Meditation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 25:41


    Episode #303 of The Fully Engaged Life. In the third installment in this new series, Robert explains what is meant by the term and practice of "Meditation." 

    What The Heck Is Meant By Mindfulness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 27:08


    Episode #302 of The Fully Engaged Life. This is the second episode in the new series by Robert addressing and defining important spiritual terms and practices. This installment covers the meaning and practice of authentic Mindfulness. 

    What The Heck Is Meant By Awakening ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 25:59


    Episode #301 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert begins a short series where he offers a clear and practical definition for various spiritual terms and processes. Clarity can help in not only the understanding, but the attainment as well. 

    Being Thankful

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 26:52


    Episode #300 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this special holiday episode Robert helps us all to take back our holidays and step out of the fear, anger and confusion of 2020 in order to raise our vibration and enjoy this holiday celebration. A much needed and timely reminder. 

    Energetic/Vibrational Nutrition For Living Fully Engaged

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 30:00


    Episode #299 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this episode, Robert covers the importance of "Energetic/Vibrational Nutrition" and how it's vital to living a fully engaged life. Learn the four sources of this energy. 

    Meditation Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 22:11


    Episode #298 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this episode, Robert offers insights into meditation and how to handle those times when meditating is extremely difficult. Great information concerning authentic meditation. 

    Time and Its Relationship To Spirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 27:49


    Episode #297 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this episode, Robert offers several perspectives regarding the idea of Time and it's relationship to spirituality. Change your perception and your entire life changes. 

    Understanding Mindfulness Through Mindfulness Of The Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 27:55


    Episode #296 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert continues to explain authentic Mindfulness through being Mindful of the Mind. These practices allow you to attain a greater sense of being in order to live a fully engaged life. 

    Understanding Mindfulness Through Mindful Breathing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 27:25


    Episode #295 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this incredible episode, Robert masterfully illustrates what authentic Mindfulness truly is. You'll no longer confuse Mindfulness with your beliefs or experiences after listening to this very insightful episode.

    Practical Mindfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 31:10


    Episode #294 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert discusses mindful meals as way to begin incorporating mindful into your life in a very practical manner. When he teaches the authentic practices, he stresses that the breath is a wonderful tool, because we all have to breathe. Here, in a highly practical form, he focuses on the evening meal, because we all have to eat. 

    What If There Were No Tomorrow? Living Fully In The Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 28:02


    Episode #293 of The Fully Engaged Life.  Robert explains how you can use this time to prepare yourself to live fully engaged. Release the belief that you always have tomorrow and start living for today, it the moment. Avoid putting your life on hold until sometime in the future and start living it to the fullest right now. 

    Human Energetics & Protecting Our Humanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 29:02


    Episode #292 of The Fully Engaged Life. This episode covers a practical approach to understanding the energetic nature of the human being, and how to protect it in these precarious times. Having an understanding for how energy plays a role in our connections and interactions is crucial. 

    What Happens Once The Consciousness Shift Window Closes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 29:36


    Episode #291 of The Fully Engaged Life. What happens after this "window" closes? Is there any chance for awakening afterward? What if I'm just getting started with these types of practices, what should I be doing? Robert addresses these important questions and so much more. 

    Have You Missed The Opportunity For Spiritual Expansion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 30:43


    Episode #290 of The Fully Engaged Life. Robert gives it to you straight in this point blank episode. Have you missed the window of opportunity to begin your spiritual expansion? Living mindlessly in auto pilot and becoming lost in your own mind are two very real dangers right now. Do you know how to prevent this from happening to you? 

    Embracing Our Human Connection Through Compassion & Appreciation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 25:17


    Episode #289 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this timely episode, Robert discusses the symptoms we're facing due to forced social distancing and what to do about it. We must protect our humanity through positive interactions with others. We are all deeply connected. 

    Mindfulness Games For Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 29:19


    Episode #288 of The Fully Engaged Life. In this long awaited episode, Robert addresses simple and fun ways you can introduce authentic Mindfulness games to your children. It's more important than ever that we promote and protect the well being of young minds. 

    Seven Virtues For Cultivating Spiritual Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 30:02


    Episode #287 of The Fully Engaged Life. An exciting episode that covers 7 important spiritual virtues that lead you to the inner strength necessary to be a spiritual warrior. 

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