65. Unlocking the Power of Stillness: The 7 States of Consciousness and Transcendental Meditation | Tom Cronin

Check our upcoming events: https://bit.ly/3whDgVo Tweetable quote from Tom “When we sit in stillness, we find that deeper level of connection.” Summary In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Tom Cronin, a former finance professional turned meditation advocate and founder of the Stillness Project. Join us as we delve into the concept of stillness and how it serves as a powerful tool for reconnecting with our true selves amidst the distractions of modern life. Tom explained the seven states of consciousness from the Vedic worldview, emphasizing that most people only experience three states: thinking, deep sleep, and dreaming. Through meditation, particularly Transcendental Meditation, individuals can access deeper states of consciousness, leading to greater awareness and connection. 💡Episode Highlights: 00:00:00 - Episode Trailer 00:03:25 - Transition from Corporate to Spiritual Path 00:06:08 - Exploring the Seven States of Consciousness 00:10:40 - Accessing Higher States of Consciousness 00:15:28 - The Role of Meditation in a Chaotic World 00:17:43 - The Caterpillar and the Butterfly Analogy 00:22:01 - The End of Kali Yuga and Transition to a New Age 00:26:58 - Overview of The Portal Film 00:29:02 - The Necessity of Meditation 00:30:40 - Resources for Deepening Meditation Practice  00:34:44 - Thoughts on Light in Darkness 00:39:56 - Tom's Message to the World 📃Guest Bio: Tom Cronin spent 26 years in finance markets as one of Australia’s leading bond and swap brokers. He discovered meditation in the early stages of his career, when the anxiety and chaos he was experiencing had hit a crisis point, and it completely transformed his world, both personally and professionally. Founder of The Stillness Project, a global movement to inspire one billion people to sit in stillness daily, Tom is passionate about reducing stress and chaos in people’s lives. His ongoing work in transformational leadership coaching and corporate training has seen him working with some of the top companies in the world like Amazon, Oracle, Harvard Business School, Qantas, UBS and Coca-Cola. He has spoken on stage at conferences and events like Adnews Summit, Afest, Wanderlust and Mind Heart Connect. Tom has six books published and produced the hit film The Portal. 📲Find out more about Tom Website: http://www.tomcronin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomcronin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomcronincoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomcronin1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_tomcronin_ 📲Find out more about Dr Espen Website: https://drespen.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drespenwoldjensen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_espen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_espen