Almost Enlightened

An episode so profound that Alex changed the title from "Perception" to "The Table." Find out what revelation had such an impact that it altered the way Alex sees the world. Discover how our brains "see" objects and learn how and why perception has everything to do with the observer. The creation of this episode was a turning point for the Almost Enlightened podcast and raises the bar for all futu...

Giving isn't an act; it's a philosophy. And when we deliberately make the decision to live the philosophy, a curious thing occurs. We create a loop with no end and no beginning. We serve humanity rather than sever it (same five letters, but vastly different results). And, just for fun, Alex dissects a popular REM song that has everything to do with the motivation behind giving.

Oh, boy! How difficult is it to change the world? According to Alex, it's easier than you may imagine. Indulge in the world of the dreamers and understand why people like Elon Musk, Nelson Mandela, Marie Curie, and the Buddha continue to change the world, whether they're alive or not. Consider how fear has shaped the world and then realize that with complete faith, there is no room for fear. Are y...

Alex leaves his comfort zone to discuss the uncharted waters of post-prohibition marijuana usage; especially as it pertains to family dynamics. As the world slowly legalizes marijuana for both medicinal and recreational usage, the ramifications are plenty. Alex uses research, case-studies, and his own family dynamic to explore the impact of legalization and what it means to families that are navig...

Is meditation for you? In this episode, Alex (a self-admitted novice meditator) explores the breakthrough that enabled him to bring meditation into his life. Whether you're an expert at meditation, an intermediate, or have never meditated in your life, this episode is jam-packed full of fascinating thoughts on meditation. Whether you ever meditate a day in your life or not, you'll find this episod...

Energy is thought. Or is it? In this episode, Alex explores the concept of energy through multiple perspectives and real world examples. He digs into whether or not we have a say in how energy is used and directed. He also dissects the concept of energy vibration and then looks at the effects of opening-up awareness and the heart in the pursuit of perhaps using energy to our advantage. This is a t...

Meet Alex. He's the host of a new podcast called, "Almost Enlightened." In the intro episode you'll learn what the show's about and what inspired Alex to create it. You'll also get immersed in the energy and get a glimpse of what lies ahead. This is different. Are you okay with different?