Barbara Ann Briggs on Deconstructing You - Raising Our Collective and Individual Consciousness

Deconstructing YOU

Barbara Ann Briggs is a poet, podcaster, and the author of two books. She is also a certified Consciousness Advisor. She has over twenty years’ experience as a freelance journalist and has had numerous articles and essays published in both print and online media. A practitioner and teacher of Transcendental Meditation for over thirty years, Barbara hosts a bi-monthly podcast called Essence of Life (https://essenceoflife.buzzsprout.com) which has a rapidly growing audience. She also has a YouTube channel called: LivingWisdom-Barbara Briggs. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy from New York University and a Master’s Degree in curriculum development from Maharishi International University. She was on the faculty of Maharishi University of Natural Law in England where she developed courses on poetry as well as on art, creativity, and consciousness. The Facebook page for her debut novel Pilgrimage on the Path of Love has garnered 2,500 likes. Barbara was born in Manhattan, New York. Her mother came from Vienna, Austria, and her father from New Orleans. Needless to say, she loves music! Barbara, who currently lives in India, has travelled widely and considers herself a “citizen of the universe.”

Website: https://barbaraannbriggs.com

Book links:https://www.amazon.com/Pilgrimage-Path-Love-Barbara-Briggs/dp/1785352016/

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pilgrimage-on-the-path-of-love-barbara-ann-briggs/1124072693?ean=9781785352010

What you’ll discover:

Barbara's Conscious Evolution

• Introduction to Conscious Evolution: Barbara shares her journey of questioning the meaning and purpose of life from a young age.

• Global Outlook: Growing up with a mother from Vienna and a father from New Orleans, Barbara developed a global outlook that made her question cultural divisions and societal values.

Suffering and Cosmic Law

• Suffering's Origin: Barbara discusses that suffering is not our true nature. It arises from violating the laws of nature, and the universe balances it by returning the effects of negative actions.

• Cosmic Law: The concept of "as you sow, so shall you reap" is highlighted as a cosmic law governing the consequences of one's actions.

Collective Consciousness and Unity

• Impact of Individual Actions: Barbara emphasizes that every action influences the entire universe. Harsh words and negativity contribute to disharmony, affecting the collective consciousness.

• Interconnectedness: The universe is portrayed as an interconnected fabric where every action affects the whole.

Nature of Consciousness and Meditation

• Consciousness as Perception: Consciousness is described as the inner wakefulness, the window through which we perceive life.

• Transcendental Meditation: Barbara introduces Transcendental Meditation as a technique to settle the mind, allowing access to deeper levels of awareness and creativity.

Deconstructing Ego and Stress Release

• Release of Stress: Transcendental Meditation is explained as a tool for releasing deeply rooted stresses, leading to improved health and reduced limitations.

• Impact on Lifestyle: A healthier lifestyle naturally emerges as a result of stress release, supporting one's journey toward enlightenment.

The Quest for Enlightenment

• Path to Enlightenment: Barbara suggests prioritizing what truly matters in life and adopting practices like Transcendental Meditation. Good health is considered a prerequisite for enlightenment.

• Essence of Enlightenment: Enlightenment is described as the continuous experience of pure consciousness, resulting in unbounded awareness, inner calmness, and fulfillment of desires.

Creativity and Consciousness

• Connection Between Creativity and Meditation: Barbara explains how Transcendental Meditation enhances creativity by eliminating stress, leading to clearer thinking and sharper focus.

• Fulfillment of Desires: The ability to fulfill desires effortlessly is mentioned as a characteristic of an enlightened individual.

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