# Awakening: Why We Waited 150 Episodes to Talk About It

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Podcast: [The Art of Accomplishment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-art-of-accomplishment-3234863)
Published: 2026-01-30T20:30:00+00:00
Episode link: http://artofaccomplishment.com/podcast
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## Resource

Awakening is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean? In this episode, Brett and Joe finally tackle the topic head-on after 150 episodes of addressing it indirectly. They explore why awakening isn't a goal in the Art of Accomplishment work, what actually happens when people wake up, and why it might be both far bigger and far smaller than you imagine. They discuss: - What awakening actually is (and isn't) - Head, heart, and gut awakenings, and how they differ - Why making awakening a goal can slow down the process - The myth that awakening is a finish line - How meditation can be a path to enlightenment or a tool for dissociation - Why awakened people still have daddy issues - What to do if awakening catches you off guard

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