134. Howard Falco

Why Your Perfection Is Unavoidable

Howard Falco is an international author, speaker and spiritual teacher specializing in self-awareness and the power of the mind as it relates to the creation of the experience of life. His book on human understanding and potential is titled, I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are (Penguin Group).

In this conversation, he shares the story of his spontaneous awakening and the insights that led him to write I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are. He and Rick explore how intention, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of consciousness can transform the way we live and respond to life.

Howard speaks about the role of the ego, the power of acceptance, and why suffering often eases when we stop fighting reality. He also discusses the creative nature of mind, the importance of attention, and how lessons can be found in ordinary life when we become more open and present.

This interview offers a practical and reflective look at spiritual growth, personal creation, and the possibility of seeing life as an unfolding of perfection rather than a series of random events.

More about his book and work can be found at HowardFalco.com. He is also on Facebook and Twitter (@Howard Falco).

Transcript, summary, and key takeaways from this interview

Interview conducted 8/11/2012

YouTube Video Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – Introduction and Background
• 00:05:02 – The Journey to Happiness
• 00:09:07 – Finding the Answer in the Seminar
• 00:13:12 – A Funny Story about Intention
• 00:16:23 – Pearls of Insight and Infinite Possibility
• 00:19:48 – The Shift in Understanding
• 00:22:25 – A Thirty-Five Year Journey
• 00:24:50 – The intention of rocks and matter
• 00:26:54 – The Power of Personal Creation
• 00:29:26 – The Beauty of Divine Universe
• 00:31:37 – The Malleability of Consciousness
• 00:34:01 – The possibility of an abrupt turnaround
• 00:36:13 – Finding Wisdom within Yourself
• 00:38:46 – The Sacredness of Attention
• 00:40:56 – Accepting Where You Are
• 00:43:33 – The Formation of Beliefs and the Role of the Ego
• 00:45:49 – Accepting Limitations for Personal Growth
• 00:48:48 – Embracing Uncomfortable Change
• 00:51:58 – Becoming a Witness to Your Ego
• 00:55:13 – Being Multi-dimensional and the Thrill of Life
• 00:58:50 – The Paradox of Giving and Receiving
• 01:01:33 – The Role of Emotions in Achieving Balance
• 01:04:09 – Intention and the Resting State of Consciousness
• 01:07:05 – The Nature of Creativity
• 01:10:04 – Battling Resistance and Fear of Change
• 01:13:21 – The Power of Awareness and Faith
• 01:16:10 – The Power of Acceptance and Understanding
• 01:19:52 – The Story of the Drowning Man and Divine Intervention
• 01:23:02 – Bridging Spirituality and Science
• 01:26:16 – Lessons in Everything
• 01:29:32 – Farewell Scottsdale