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# Psychotherapy, Meditation, Mindfulness, Fulfillment - Jon Shore

Living a Fulfilling Life

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.lifesanswers.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Posts](https://www.lifesanswers.org/posts/) - Here are posts about all the topics covered in this blog
- [What is Meant by the Word 'Remembering'? A Question Answered](https://www.lifesanswers.org/what-is-meant-by-the-word-remembering/) - A short post about what is referred to when I mention remembering as part of the Spiritual Awakening or Enlightenment experience.
- [Freedom From Suffering -A Spiritual Approach - The Book](https://www.lifesanswers.org/freedom-from-suffering-a-spiritual-approach-the-book/) - I have decided to post the entire first edition of my Freedom From Suffering book online here at the blog for everyone to read. Of course you can always purchase the latest version of the eBook at many sites that sell eBooks or the paperback at Amazon. Enjoy the book and accompaning meditations. To post
- [Enlightenment - The Search](https://www.lifesanswers.org/enlightenment-the-search/) - An introduction to experiencing Enlightenment
- [Random Thoughts on Experiencing Enlightenment](https://www.lifesanswers.org/the-final-steps-to-enlightenment/) - How to achieve enlightenment or spiritual awakening
- [In Response To Your Questions](https://www.lifesanswers.org/in-response-to-your-questions/) - Often people write to me and send some wonderful questions. I have collected the answers that I have written to one individual and thought they might be helpful to others. A moment of Enlightenment Thank you for your guidance. I tried to do the meditation that you mentioned, but I haven't been having much success.
- [Depression](https://www.lifesanswers.org/mindfulness-and-depression/) - Depression is extremely prevalent in our society and often under diagnosed. It is fortunate that the stigma attached to it has lessened so that those who are dealing with depression are more likely to seek out and receive the help and support they need and deserve To read more about depression you can start with
- [How to Meditate](https://www.lifesanswers.org/how-to-meditate-2/) - A short article on exactly how to meditate
- [Welcome to Meditation, Mindfulness, Spiritual Psychology and Enlightenment](https://www.lifesanswers.org/mindfulness/) - Questions and Answers about meditation, mindfulness, spiritual psychology and enlightenment
- [Follow Jon at Substack](https://www.lifesanswers.org/follow-jon-at-twitter/) - I am now also on Substack. https://substack.com/@jonshore Follow me there for more articles.
- [Depression - A Spiritual Approach To Being Free of Depression](https://www.lifesanswers.org/depression-a-spiritual-approach-to-being-free-of-depression/) - How to overcome depression once and for all and to prevent its return
- [Psychotherapists, how do you train to listen so intently? What do you do if you feel particularly distracted for some reason? I find it fascinating how absolutely present you can be and hope to improve my listening skills too.](https://www.lifesanswers.org/psychotherapists-how-do-you-train-to-listen-so-intently-what-do-you-do-if-you-feel-particularly-distracted-for-some-reason-i-find-it-fascinating-how-absolutely-present-you-can-be-and-hope-to-improv/) - A great question that has given me the opportunity to really examine this. For some reason I have been able to do some of this since childhood. I didn’t really understand the process intellectually until I was studying psychology in university. At that time it was called ‘active listening’. It involves truly focused listening and
- [How many years does it usually take to achieve enlightenment?](https://www.lifesanswers.org/how-many-years-does-it-usually-take-to-achieve-enlightenment/) - In answer to the question, How many years does it take to achieve Enlightenment?
- [Change, Punctuated Equilibrium and The New Normal](https://www.lifesanswers.org/the-new-normal/) - Answer to a question about the Coronavirus and the new normal.
- [Enlightenment and the Fear of Death and Insanity](https://www.lifesanswers.org/enlightenment-and-the-fear-of-death-and-insanity/) - How is it possible to overcome the fears associated with losing one's sense of self (feeling like you are going to die or go insane) when on the threshold of enlightenment?
- [Why do you continue to meditate if you are already enlightened?](https://www.lifesanswers.org/why-do-you-continue-to-meditate-if-you-are-already-enlightened/) - Why meditate after already experiencing spiritual enlightenment? Here is an answer to that question.
- [About William Samuel](https://www.lifesanswers.org/about-william-samuel/) - Over the years I have studied with many spiritual teachers and studied the writings of many others from all over the world. But the one spiritual teacher who was the most influential to me was an American from Alabama by the name of William Samuel. Bill was more than just a teacher to me though,

## Pages

- [Psychotherapy, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Meditation, Fulfillment and Inner Peace](https://www.lifesanswers.org/) - Find inner peace through mindfulness, meditation, and self-awareness therapy with psychotherapist Jon Shore. Explore fulfillment coaching and spiritual growth.
- [About Jon & Private Sessions](https://www.lifesanswers.org/about_sessions/) - Jon has helped thousands of people to find inner peace, fulfillment, and happiness over the past 47+ years all over the world. Contact Jon Shore here.
- [Mindfulness for Seniors](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/mindfulness-for-seniors/) - Learn how mindfulness helps seniors improve memory, balance, and emotional wellbeing - with simple exercises to start today. By psychotherapist Jon Shore.
- [Meditation Music Videos](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation-music-videos/) - Here are musical meditation videos in various languages and styles. These meditations are created to help you experience spiritual awakening/enlightenment. Just watch, listen and feel. Choose the ones that appeal to you, listen and watch them often. You can bookmark them on YouTube so you can easily access them whenever you wish. You can share
- [Inspirational Posters & Desktops](https://www.lifesanswers.org/inspirational-posters-screen-savers/) - Free Inspirational screensavers, posters and desktop backgrounds to download, use and share
- [Hypervigilance or Hyperawareness - Dealing with Stress, Trauma and Overcoming PTSD and cPTSD  by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/hypervigilance-or-hyperawareness-dealing-with-stress-trauma-and-overcoming-ptsd-and-cptsd-by-jon-shore/) - Hypervigilance is often developed as a coping mechanism for dealing with past trauma and preventing trauma, stress, and danger in the present and future. It is a common symptom of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, cPTSD. There is a vast difference between being hypervigilant and hyperaware. When you are hypervigilant,
- [Experiencing Life at 100%  by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/experiencing-life-at-100-by-jon-shore/) - When reading this article, do your best to feel beneath and between the words. Do your best to experience what is being expressed rather than trying to understand it intellectually. The Observed, Observing, and the Observer – Experiencing the True Self Most people move through life unaware of the incredible skills, creativity, energy, support, love,
- [The Enlightenment Series - Advanced Guided Meditations](https://www.lifesanswers.org/the-shop/the-enlightenment-series-advanced-guided-meditations/) - These are advanced guided meditations for experiencing Spiritual Enlightenment or Awakening.
- [Surviving and Thriving in a World Struggling and in Chaos    by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/surviving-and-thriving-in-a-world-struggling-and-in-chaos-by-jon-shore/) - As I write this, it is January, 2025. The world is experiencing widespread chaos. Already there are ongoing wars in numerous places. There are individuals, governments and organizations actively spreading hate, division, chaos, anger, ignorance, fear, misinformation, destruction, and death. The forces of chaos are growing and expanding their reach, like tentacles of dark fog,
- [Experiencing True Baptism and Grace    by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/experiencing-true-baptism-and-grace-by-jon-shore/) - Imagine that you are, right this moment, surrounded by and filled with a self-aware, infinite, immortal Sea of Consciousness. Consciousness that is unchanging and unaffected by anything that occurs in your life or physical reality. Infinite Consciousness that is the Source of all Creation and all Life, including the life you call yours. Some of
- [How to Live and Thrive in Life](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/how-to-live-and-thrive-in-life/)
- [Work and Business](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/work-and-business/)
- [Life and Living in the World](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/life-work-and-the-world/)
- [Reincarnation and The Timeless Infinite Self](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/reincarnation-and-the-timeless-infinite-self/) - Some believe that a soul progresses (lessons and experiences) as it reincarnates. If a soul experiences many or all of its lifetimes at once, how does reincarnation play into that? An inspirational question. Thank you. To me, reincarnation, probable lives, parallel worlds, 'past lives' and probabilities have always been very interesting topics. I did a
- [More Questions & Answers](https://www.lifesanswers.org/questions-answers/more-questions-answers/) - Questions and Answers From Jon Shore
- [Questions & Answers](https://www.lifesanswers.org/questions-answers/) - A page to ask questions and to receive answers.
- [Self-Awareness Therapy And  How I Work  by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/self-awareness-therapy-and-how-i-work-by-jon-shore/) - What is Self-Awareness Therapy? Self-Awareness Therapy is a unique psychotherapy methodology. Self-Awareness Therapy is a merging of modern science, traditional psychotherapies, ancient wisdom and Jon Shore's unique skill set. It is practical, effective and based upon many years of experience and research. Self-Awareness Therapy is based upon the premise that the core of you, the Self,
- [Wellness](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/wellness/)
- [Psychotherapy & Mental Health](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/psychotherapy-mental-health/)
- [Self-Awareness & Personal Growth](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/self-awareness-personal-growth/)
- [Meditation & Mindfulness](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/meditation-mindfulness/)
- [Depression & Anxiety](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/depression-anxiety/)
- [Spirituality](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/spirituality/)
- [Who Am I?   Maintaining Your Sense of Value and Identity Throughout Life](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/who-am-i-maintaining-your-sense-of-value-and-identity-throughout-life/) - Consider what happens when what or who we identify as changes? How do we cope with all these changes and find a sense of peace that is unshakable?
- [Finding & Experiencing Inner Peace](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/finding-experiencing-inner-peace/) - How to feel and experience inner peace by Jon Shore. What is inner peace? Where is inner peace? Jon explains it all in a short and concise article.
- [What is an Empath and Hyper-Empathy?](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/introduction-to-an-empath-and-hyper-empathy/) - Ever since I can remember I have been able to feel the feelings of others. Not just the superficial emotions but every layer of consciousness – superficial emotions and beliefs, sub-conscious, even to the unconscious and the soul. This is now referred to as 'hyper-empathy'. In university I discovered that most other people could not
- [What is it Like to Be an Empath?](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/what-is-it-like-to-be-an-empath/) - What is it like to be an empath. Jon Shore explains.
- [Imagery, Metaphors and Feelings – The Language of the Unconscious and the Soul](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/imagery-metaphors-and-feelings-the-language-of-the-unconscious-and-the-soul/) - On feelings, emotions, empathy, metaphors and consciousness
- [The Happiness Trap](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/the-happiness-trap/) - Seeking happiness is a never ending struggle and a trap. There is a transcendent happiness that is available to you at any time that has no opposite and involves no struggle.
- [What is Mindfulness?](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/what-is-mindfulness/) - What is mindfulness? How do you do it? What are the benefits?
- [How to Meditate](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/how-to-meditate/) - Learning how to meditate is easy
- [What is the Purpose of Human Life?  by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/what-is-the-purpose-of-life-by-jon-shore/) - In general, the purpose of human life is to live life. Fully, completely, openly, honestly and authentically - every moment of every day so that at the end of human life you have no regrets. It is really that simple. To accomplish this it is essential to have self-awareness. To authentically be yourself you must
- [On the Evolution of Humanity - Protecting the Innocent and Vulnerable  by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/on-the-evolution-of-humanity-protecting-the-innocent-and-vulnerable-by-jon-shore/) - With great intelligence, creativity, power, wealth and self-awareness comes great responsibility. As human beings we are responsible for treating all life with respect, caring, compassion and appreciation. We are responsible to and for each other and we are responsible for protecting those who are innocent and vulnerable. Humanity is evolving. Not so much physically but
- [8 Reasons Why You Should Incorporate Mindfulness in Your Company Now](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/8-reasons-why-you-should-incorporate-mindfulness-in-your-compan-now/) - 8 reasons to the questions regarding the implementation of mindfulness meditation into a company.
- [Feeling Inner Peace in the Midst of Chaos      by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/feeling-inner-peace-in-the-midst-of-chaos-by-jon-shore/) - The world is in chaos. Chaos seems to have become the new ‘normal’. Jon describes how to feel Inner Peace no matter what is going on in your world.
- [How to Deal With the Anxiety, Depression and PTSD Due to Chaos, Isolation, Lock Downs, Social Upheaval, Wars and Uncertainty about the Future  by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/dealing-with-depression-anxiety-and-ptsd-due-to-the-pandemic-isolation-lock-downs-social-upheaval-and-uncertainty-about-the-future-by-jon-shore/) - There is a surge in people dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, frustration, fear and panic due to a world in chaos.
- [What Does it Feel Like to Be in Severe Depression?   by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/what-does-it-feel-like-to-be-in-severe-depression-by-jon-shore/) - What is it like to be in Severe Deep Dark Clinical Depression? A first hand experience by Jon Shore
- [Mindfulness and Depression](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/mindfulness-and-depression/) - Can mindfulness be helpful for depression?
- [Clarity, Compassion, Fulfillment, Peace and Inner Strength in the Midst of a World in Chaos  by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/clarity-compassion-fulfillment-peace-and-inner-strength-in-the-midst-of-a-world-in-chaos-by-jon-shore/) - The world is in chaos. Chaos seems to have become the new ‘normal’. Disease, political turmoil, wars, riots, protests, suffering, conflict, poverty, starvation, division, climate change, pollution, propaganda, manipulation and a seemingly endless, invisible toxic fog of ignorance, fear, anger, weakness, hatred, mental illnesses, hopelessness, greed and cynicism touching and infiltrating the minds of millions.
- [Self-Care Books by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/books/) - Books by Jon Shore about overcoming depression, fear, sadness, poor self-image, experiencing wellness and finding happiness, fulfillment and inner peace
- [Narcissism in Societies](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/narcissism-in-societies/) - About narcissistic societies, groups and countries
- [Music from the Waves - A Video Meditation](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/a-video-meditation/) - Video meditation of ocean waves washing up on a Florida beach with seagulls in the background and beautiful meditation music.
- [Mindfulness Meditations](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/) - Mindfulness Meditations for many purposes by Jon Shore
- [Freedom From Suffering - Overcoming Depression, Chronic Anger and Anxiety](https://www.lifesanswers.org/books/freedom-from-suffering-a-spiritual-approach/) - The Freedom from Suffering books are filled with effective self-care tools and lifestyle changes to help you overcome depression, anxiety, chronic anger, fears and other struggles.
- [Self-Awareness Therapy - An Explanation by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/self-awareness-therapy-an-explanation/) - Self-Awareness Therapy is a merging of modern science and ancient wisdom. It is practical and based upon many years of experience and research.
- [Innovation, Mindfulness and the 'Universe of Ideas' by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/innovation-mindfulness-and-the-universe-of-ideas-by-jon-shore/) - How to Invent and Innovate Consistently and Intentionally with Meditation and Mindfulness
- [How to Dissolve and Live in the Effortless Flow of Life  by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/how-to-dissolve-and-live-in-the-effortless-flow-of-life-by-jon-shore/) - I use the term dissolve quite often to describe the experience of melting into everything around you. The best metaphor I have found for this is to imagine being a drop of water merging with the ocean. Once the drop merges into the ocean it is no longer a drop, but the ocean. So too,
- [Dealing with Chronic Anger Disorder –  a Psychospiritual Approach  by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/dealing-with-chronic-anger-disorder-a-psychospiritual-approach-by-jon-shore/) - While anger may be considered a natural and normal human emotion and reaction this does not mean that it must remain so for all of human history. Humans can and must evolve for the survival of the species. When viewed objectively, anger is actually a weakness and a vulnerability. Anger, expressing anger, storing anger and
- [Why Meditate in the Morning and the Evening  by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/why-meditate-in-the-morning-and-the-evening-by-jon-shore/) - Meditation is like a cleansing of the thoughts, actions, feelings, reactions, emotions and energy we pick up throughout the day and night. It’s like brushing your teeth, taking a shower or bath. It helps us feel clean and renewed. When we do certain meditations we begin the moment anew without any baggage. This is why
- [Living Life In Total Flow](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/living-life-in-total-flow/) - Years ago I lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico. During the winter I would go skiing at the Santa Fe Ski Basin, (Now called Ski Santa Fe). On the first day of the season I was skiing down a beginner run on my way back to the lift and I saw a child heading towards
- [Mindfulness Meditation Videos for Experiencing Total Flow in Life and Enlightenment](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/mindfulness-meditation-videos-for-experiencing-total-flow-in-life-and-enlightenment/) - Here are a series of mindfulness meditation videos I have recorded that will be very helpful in experiencing Total Flow in life, enlightenment, awakening, inner peace, mental and emotional clarity and relaxation. Use each one in order at least once an hour every day until you master the process without the video or instructions. Until
- [A Question About Dealing with Adversity](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/a-question-about-dealing-with-adversity/) - Is it possible, beneficial and a good idea, when dealing with some form of life adversity, to step just outside the mental conflict zone and make a commitment to turn it off for the time being? Yes, It is possible and it can be beneficial. But it should be done in a very specific way
- [Experiencing Unending Happiness, Ecstasy and Creation](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/experiencing-transcendent-happiness-ecstasy-and-creation-2/) - People strive for happiness, fulfillment, peace, satisfaction and ecstasy in life because they, unconsciously, wish to have an unchanging and everlasting experience of these emotions. Without realizing it, they are seeking transcendent Joy, Bliss, Peace Fulfillment, and Ecstasy. Bliss, Peace and Ecstasy that are unchanging and without end. They are seeking their real identity, the
- [Mindful Eating and Dieting  by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/mindful-eating-and-dieting-by-jon-shore/) - All about Mindful Eating and Dieting
- [Mindful Driving](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/mindful-driving/) - Mindful Driving is an essential skill for anyone who drives a vehicle. Here is an article on exactly how to practice Mindful Driving
- [The First Priority  by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/the-first-priority-by-jon-shore/) - In Self-Awareness Therapy establishing priorities is an essential exercise and living those priorities is a necessary daily practice and lifestyle. What does priority mean - a priority is an intellectual construct. It’s a way of instructing the ego how to deal with life based upon a set of values, desires, goals, beliefs and needs. Your
- [Experiencing Transcendent Happiness, Ecstasy and Creation](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/experiencing-transcendent-happiness-ecstasy-and-creation/) - Humans strive for happiness and ecstasy in life because they, unconsciously, wish to experience their own real identity and the Source of all Creation. Without realizing it they are seeking transcendent Joy, Bliss and Ecstasy. Bliss, Joy and Ecstasy that are unchanging and without end. Most people seek happiness, fulfillment and joy in; possessions, relationships,
- [Psychology Videos](https://www.lifesanswers.org/videos-with-jon-shore/psychology-videos/) - Here you will find Jon's videos about Psychology and Self-Awareness Therapy. You can subscribe to the channel if you would like to be informed when I post a new video. If you have any questions you would like to have answered in a video just post a comment here or send them to Jon via
- [Practical Spirituality Videos](https://www.lifesanswers.org/videos-with-jon-shore/videos/) - Videos from Jon Shore's Practical Spirituality YouTube Channel.
- [Videos with Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/videos-with-jon-shore/) - On these pages are videos with Jon on the topics of Practical Spirituality and Psychology/Self-Awareness Psychotherapy. All of these videos are available at Jon's YouTube Channel, Practical Spirituality and Psychology. Feel free to watch them there or here. Videos about spirituality are on one page and videos about psychology and psychotherapy are on another page.
- [Dealing with Suffering in the World,   The Enlightened, non-dual perspective   by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/dealing-with-suffering-in-the-world-the-enlightened-non-dual-perspective-by-jon-shore/) - This article is based upon a question I received. How is it possible that in many non-dual teachings it is said that the world is seen as perfect after awakening. But how can that be with all injustice and suffering that's going on? How do you explain this to someone who lost someone or has
- [Events](https://www.lifesanswers.org/events/) - Here you will find all current and upcoming events including seminars, trainings, workshops and personal appearances. 
- [Reach Out](https://www.lifesanswers.org/contact/) - Contact Jon Shore to help you find fulfillment, inner peace, happiness and to learn to deal with depression, pain, low self-esteem and other shadows
- [Articles](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/) - Articles about meditation, mindfulness, happiness, inner peace, fulfillment, balance, spiritual psychology and enlightenment
- [The Benefits of Enlightenment   by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/the-benefits-of-enlightenment-by-jon-shore/) - Why experience spiritual enlightenment? Jon answers that question in this article.
- [Freedom From Depression, A Spiritual Approach](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/freedom-from-depression-a-spiritual-approach/) - Here is a description regarding the nature of depression and how to get out of it from a non-religious, spiritual perspective.
- [Printed Home, Technology and Personal Items](https://www.lifesanswers.org/the-shop/printed-items/) - On these pages you will find products to uplift, remind and to support you and those you care about
- [Dealing with Depression and Anxiety Due to Isolation, Lock Downs and Stay at Home Situations  -  by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/dealing-with-depression-and-anxiety-due-to-isolation-lock-downs-and-stay-at-home-situations-by-jon-shore/) - Dealing with Depression and Anxiety Due to Isolation, Lock Downs and Stay at Home Situations by psychotherapist, Jon Shore
- [Dealing with a Society in Panic           The Coronavirus Pandemic         By Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/dealing-with-a-society-in-panic-the-coronavirus-pandemic-by-jon-shore/) - Due to the rapid spread of the latest Coronavirus and the illness it causes, COVID-19 there is widespread panic, fear, anxiety and depression. Here is how to best deal with this.
- [On the Nature of Religion](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/religion/) - What is religion? Where does it come from and what purpose does it serve? Is it real and true?
- [What is Spiritual Awakening](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/spiritual-awakening/) - Spiritual Awakening - What is Spiritual Awakening and how do you experience it?
- [On the Nature of Evil](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/on-the-nature-of-evil-by-jon-shore/) - Does evil exist? If so, what is it? Where does it come from? What does it do? What does it want? How does it affect us? How can we deal with it?
- [The Power of Self Awareness](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/the-power-of-self-awareness/) - Right this very moment you have access to a state of mind and being that is free from past traumas, sadness, depression, anxiety, fear, anger, pain, hatred, ignorance, loneliness and guilt.
- [Mindful and Meditation Moments](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/mindful-and-meditation-moments/) - These are quick Mindfulness exercises and Meditations that you can do in seconds no matter where you are or what you are doing.
- [Clothing](https://www.lifesanswers.org/the-shop/clothing/) - On these pages you will find clothing products to uplift, remind and to support you and those you care about
- [Prints and Posters](https://www.lifesanswers.org/the-shop/prints-and-posters/) - On these pages you will find products to uplift, remind and to support you and those you care about
- [The Shop](https://www.lifesanswers.org/the-shop/) - On these pages you will find products to uplift, remind and to support you and those you care about
- [Mindful Photography                            By Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/mindful-photography-by-jon-shore/) - Use photography as a mindfulness practice that benefits your photography as well as many other aspects of your life.
- [Meditation Music](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/meditation-music/) - Meditation music is very specific. Here is an explanation of what meditation music is.
- [Using Meditation to Deal with Physical Pain](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/using-meditation-to-deal-with-physical-pain/) - Some methods of dealing with physical pain using meditation
- [10 Suggestions for a Fulfilling Life  by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/10-suggestions-for-a-fulfilling-life-by-jon-shore/) - 10 Suggestions for a Fulfilling Life with Inner Peace and Happiness - by Jon Shore
- [Practical Spirituality & Enlightenment](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/practical-spirituality/) - Spirituality and Enlightenment are wonderful, but how can that be practically applied in your daily life to experience fulfillment, inner peace and happiness?
- [Enlightenment or Individuality](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/enlightenment-or-individuality/) - We are One Awareness. The One reading these words is the One who has written them. This is the simple answer to question, “Who am I”? Enlightenment is the recognition of who and what we are. It can be experienced anytime and anywhere. There is no special place that we need to go to experience
- [The Responsibilities of Being Human  by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/the-responsibilities-of-being-human-by-jon-shore/) - To find true happiness, inner peace and fulfillment, we must come to realize that we are responsible to and for each other and the world around us.
- [On the Nature of Reality - New Book for 2020](https://www.lifesanswers.org/books/on-the-nature-of-reality-new-book-for-2017/) - A new book about the nature of the Universe and Reality and how things work.
- [The Mindfulness Meditation Series Posters](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/the-mindfulness-meditation-series-posters/) - A series of mindfulness Meditation posters, desktops and screen savers for you to use
- [Dieting, Mindfulness and Meditation](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/dieting-mindfulness-and-meditation/) - Mindfulness and Meditation for Dieting
- [Mindful Eating](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/mindful-eating/) - An exercise for Mindful Eating from a mindfulness master, Jon Shore
- [Compassion and Pragmatism](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/compassion-and-pragmatism/) - Finding and developing the bridge between compassion and pragmatism is an essential element to making the world a better place to live for everyone and everything.
- [My Enlightenment Experience by Jon Shore](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/my-enlightenment-experience-by-jon-shore/) - A description of my experience of spiritual Enlightenment and how I arrived there.
- [Mindfulness Meditation Exercises](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/mindfulness-meditation-exercises/) - Three very effective and simple mindfulness meditations for your daily use
- [Mindfulness – What’s next? - Beyond Mindfulness Meditation 101](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/mindfulness-whats-next-beyond-mindfulness-meditation-101/) - After practicing mindfulness what comes next?
- [Spiritual Teaching and Money](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/spiritual-teaching-and-money/) - Why do spiritual teachers charge money for their teaching? Should spiritual teaching be free? Here is an article about this important topic.
- [Where to Find Enlightenment](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/where-to-find-enlightenment/) - What is spiritual Enlightenment? Where can you find it? How do you find it?
- [The Quantum View](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/the-quantum-view/) - A high level correlation between spirituality and quantum physics
- [Mindfulness Video - River of Grace from Concert for the Angels by Jon Shore with Ocean Waves on a Beach](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/mindfulness-video-river-of-grace-from-concert-for-the-angels-by-jon-shore-with-ocean-waves-on-a-beach/) - Mindfulness Meditation Video - River of Grace from Concert for the Angels by Jon Shore with Ocean Waves on a Beach
- [Mindfulness Meditation - Sunrise Gentle Waves on the Rocks at Playa de Cura, Gran Canaria, Spain #2](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/mindfulness-meditation-sunrise-gentle-waves-on-the-rocks-at-playa-de-cura-gran-canaria-spain-2/) - Mindfulness Meditation - Sunrise Gentle Waves on the Rocks at Playa de Cura, Gran Canaria, Spain #2
- [Mindfulness Meditation - Powerful Waves at Playa de San Lorenzo on Gran Canaria Island, Spain](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/mindfulness-meditation-powerful-waves-at-playa-de-san-lorenzo-on-gran-canaria-island-spain/) - Mindfulness Meditation - Powerful Waves at Playa de San Lorenzo on Gran Canaria Island, Spain
- [Meditation & Mindfulness - Waves on a Black Sand Beach at Sunrise on Gran Canaria](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/meditation-mindfulness-waves-on-a-black-sand-beach-at-sunrise-on-gran-canaria/) - Meditation & Mindfulness - Waves on a Black Sand Beach at Sunrise on Gran Canaria
- [Meditation & Mindfulness Zachary's Lullaby with Gentle Ocean Waves on a Beach](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/meditation-mindfulness-zacharys-lullaby-with-gentle-ocean-waves-on-a-beach/) - Meditation & Mindfulness Zachary's Lullaby with Gentle Ocean Waves on a Beach
- [Meditation for Prostatitis](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/meditation-for-prostatitis/) - Meditation is an accepted treatment for Prostatitis. Here is a short article on how to explore and use this treatment.
- [Mindfulness Meditation Video - Winter on a Latvian Beach](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/mindfulness-meditation-video-winter-on-a-latvian-beach/) - Mindfulness Meditation Video of a frozen beach in Latvia along the Baltic Sea.
- [Meditative Breathing Training Video](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/meditative-breathing-training/) - Meditative Breathing training in 4 minutes with this video
- [Prologue](https://www.lifesanswers.org/books/freedom-from-suffering-a-spiritual-approach/prologue/) - Prologue to Jon Shore's Freedom from Suffering A Spiritual Approach
- [Mindfulness Meditation Video - Seasons of the Baltics](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/mindfulness-meditation-video-seasons-of-the-baltics/) - A video mindfulness exercise using images from various seasons in Latvia and Estonia and music from my album, Lullabies For the Inner Child.
- [Chapter 2 - Freedom from Fear](https://www.lifesanswers.org/books/freedom-from-suffering-a-spiritual-approach/chapter-2-freedom-from-fear/) - It has been said that fear is an inevitable part of being human, that it is an essential part of who you are. You are told that fear protects you, that without fear you would be harmed. These misinterpretations have been perpetuated for millennia. These errors in thinking do us all a great disservice. If
- [Chapter 1 - The Language of the Soul](https://www.lifesanswers.org/books/freedom-from-suffering-a-spiritual-approach/chapter-1-what-are-shadows/) - Using metaphor and feelings to communicate with your unconscious and deep inner Self and to deal with suffering. Whether you speak and think in English, German, Mandarin, Thai, Hindi, Russian or another language, your unconscious mind and your Self, or Soul, communicate using imagery, metaphors and feelings. The unconscious and Self speak to you using metaphors and
- [Introduction](https://www.lifesanswers.org/books/freedom-from-suffering-a-spiritual-approach/introduction/) - You can get beyond the suffering you have been experiencing. This is the last path. All paths lead here. No one seeking enlightenment or freedom from suffering ever begins with this path but everyone who has ever found Peace or enlightenment has ended up here. It will take great courage to follow the steps laid
- [4 - Meditation To Experience Being](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/4-meditation-for-enlightenment/) - This is a meditation you can use to experience Enlightenment. It is essential to have worked with some of my previous meditations to get the most from this one. Practice this meditation slowly. Take your time. Experience it fully. It might help to record it and listen back to it. Once you have practiced this
- [The Search for Enlightenment](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/the-search-for-enlightenment/) - All about Enlightenment
- [Find Your Self, Be Your Self](https://www.lifesanswers.org/articles/find-your-self-be-your-self/) - About living as a soul rather than a human being.
- [Chapter 9 - Epilogue: The Final Step to End Suffering](https://www.lifesanswers.org/books/freedom-from-suffering-a-spiritual-approach/chapter-9-epilogue-the-end-of-the-search/) - Now, at the end of this journey, it is time to share with you the last ingredient that will allow you to feel and experience the freedom you seek on a consistent basis. Imagine this; you are standing in the center of a large room. All around you are appearing metaphoric images of your emotions,
- [Chapter 8 - The Dissolving Shadows Meditation](https://www.lifesanswers.org/books/freedom-from-suffering-a-spiritual-approach/chapter-8-the-dissolving-shadows-meditation/) - The best way to use this meditation is to read it into a recorder and then to listen to the recording every day, twice a day. Another way to use this meditation is to get the pre-recorded version of this book or the Leaving Behind the Darkness/Walking Into the Light meditations at http://www.jonshore.net/. Get yourself
- [Chapter 7 - The Fourteen Practices](https://www.lifesanswers.org/books/freedom-from-suffering-a-spiritual-approach/chapter-7-the-fourteen-practices/) - Following are 14 practices for dissolving shadows and experiencing your True Self. It is completely up to you which of these practices you implement in your life. It is also up to you how often you do them and how devoted you are to this process. What I can tell you is that the more
- [Chapter 6 - Freedom from Depression](https://www.lifesanswers.org/books/freedom-from-suffering-a-spiritual-approach/chapter-6-freedom-from-depression/) - Since you are reading this chapter it may be that you or someone you know is experiencing depression. The thoughts and feelings about depression as well as the 14 practices for dissolving depression I share with you later in this book, all come from my own personal experiences and from the experiences of clients and
- [Chapter 5 - Low Self-Esteem](https://www.lifesanswers.org/books/freedom-from-suffering-a-spiritual-approach/chapter-5-low-self-esteem/) - It whispers, I am worthless. I am not good enough. I am not loveable. I always mess up. I’ll never amount to anything. I am not deserving. Have you ever heard or felt any of these words? Even if you were never accused by anyone around you of being worthless or a failure you could
- [Chapter 3 - Freedom from Anger](https://www.lifesanswers.org/books/freedom-from-suffering-a-spiritual-approach/chapter-3-freedom-from-anger/) - It is possible you are reading this chapter because anger is a problem in your life or in the life of someone you know. It is also likely that you have tried at least a few methods for dealing with anger and that they have not worked for you the way you had hoped. I
- [Chapter 4 - Freedom from Sadness & Pain](https://www.lifesanswers.org/books/freedom-from-suffering-a-spiritual-approach/chapter-4-freedom-from-sadness-pain/) - Sadness and emotional pain have always seemed to be synonymous with being human. From the moment of our first loss to our last, human lives seem to be filled with pain and sorrow. Our literature, theater, music and belief systems incessantly reinforce the integral place sadness, pain and anguish hold in our existence. We have
- [Relaxing on the Beach Video Meditation](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/693-2/) - Here is a video meditation of the new Pure Nature Sounds Recording, Relaxing on the Beach. I have put together a group of photos I took in Cancun, Mexico and added 10 minutes of ocean waves washing up on the beach. I hope you enjoy this meditation and that is is relaxing for you. If
- [3 - Dealing With Emotions](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/3-dealing-with-emotions/) - Choose a quiet and safe place where you will feel comfortable. If necessary close the door and let others in your house or apartment know that you need a short bit of quiet time. Take your time doing this meditation. If necessary deal with only one emotion at a time. But be thorough. Do not
- [2 - Getting Beyond Thoughts](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/getting-beyond-thoughts/) - Now it is time to build upon the first meditation. This meditation deal with thoughts. It can be very difficult to still the mind. Here is a way to do just that. So, again.... Choose a quiet and safe place where you will feel comfortable. If necessary close the door and let others in your
- [1- Relaxation, Stillness and Awareness; The Beginning](https://www.lifesanswers.org/meditation/relaxation-stillness-and-awareness-the-beginning/) - To Begin Choose a quiet and safe place where you will feel comfortable. If necessary close the door and let others in your house or apartment know that you need a short bit of quiet time. It is best to be sitting up when you do this meditation so sit in a comfortable position in

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