In this fourth episode of the Martfotai series, "I Am What I Think (And I Am Not What I Think)," we turn our attention to the quiet force shaping every moment of our lives: thought. Building on the foundation of presence laid in earlier episodes, this teaching reveals how identity forms around unconscious narratives—and how freedom begins the moment we stop believing every thought we think.

Through practical metaphors and clear insight, we explore how thought filters perception, how stories become self-image, and how to reclaim the space between stimulus and response. You'll discover Gurdjieff’s teaching on verification, a daily practice called “echoing,” and a powerful way to return to presence—not by stopping thought, but by stepping off the train it rides in on.

This episode offers a living experience of inner clarity—where thought no longer defines you, and presence begins to lead.

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In this third episode of the Martfotai series, "I Am Becoming – Establishing Inner Balance," we take a practical step forward on the path to inner unity. Building on the insights from Episode 1 ("I Am Many") and Episode 2 ("I Am Reflected"), we now turn inward—learning how to consciously manage our moving and intellectual centres to gently guide our emotional life.

Discover the daily practice of micro-pauses, the wisdom behind Gurdjieff’s advice to begin with the face, and how even a single shift in posture or thought can initiate lasting change. With clarity and compassion, this episode introduces a simple structure to build presence throughout your day—no struggle, just small, consistent steps toward becoming whole.

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Episode Summary:
As we conclude THEDOG Teachings podcast after more than 230 transformative episodes, our journey deepens further into Martfotai. In Episode 2, "I Am Reflected," we explore how your external world mirrors inner fragmentation. Learn practical methods to neutrally observe external triggers, turning everyday conflicts into opportunities for self-awareness, integration, and presence.

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Episode Summary:As we bring THEDOG Teachings podcast to a close after more than 230 episodes, Gary Eggleton opens a new path: Martfotai. In this premiere episode, Gary reveals the hidden dynamics of your fragmented self—the shifting "I"s within—and offers practical methods for reclaiming clarity and inner unity. Through timeless insights, simple exercises like fasting disruptive identities, and the power of pausing, you'll learn how to gather your scattered attention, transitioning from multiplicity to wholeness.

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In this episode, we move from understanding fragmentation toward direct, practical steps to lasting inner unity. Having explored how conflicting inner ‘I’s trap us in mechanical reactions, we now uncover specific methods for breaking free. Learn exactly how to practice self-observation without identification, strengthen self-remembering, and harness conscious struggle as a powerful tool for growth.

We introduce the vital process of building the Kesdjan Body—a stable inner presence free from external forces—and outline how the Three Lines of Work provide the framework for genuine transformation. Discover the essential daily commitments needed to permanently sustain your newfound unity, anchoring stable presence into every moment of your life.

As The Dog Teachings Podcast nears its conclusion, a new chapter begins: Martfotai—a podcast dedicated to deeper explorations of emotional clarity, dimensional perception, and stabilizing a permanent “I.”

⁠The podcast page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thedogteachings.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Blueprint of Consciousness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to begin a verifiable journey of transformation. Join our twice-weekly Zoom classes for direct guidance and deeper exploration.

In this episode, we explore the inner chaos of fragmentation and reveal why conflicting identities—the shifting ‘I’s’ within—keep us trapped in mechanical habits and contradictions, a condition Gurdjieff calls World 96. Most people live unaware of this internal struggle, making decisions based on whichever ‘I’ momentarily dominates. Discover how clearly seeing your inner fragmentation provides the first key to escaping the cycle, enabling genuine self-governance and emotional clarity.

We unveil the powerful structure of ascent: the Rising Trinity of Consciousness—Deputy Steward, Steward, and Master—each stage bringing greater inner stability, coherence, and lasting unity. You’ll learn a practical exercise for catching fragmented ‘I’s,’ understanding the machinery that drives reactions, and beginning to anchor real presence. True inner freedom begins here—where you step from fragmented reactions into intentional living.

⁠The podcast page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thedogteachings.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Blueprint of Consciousness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to begin a verifiable journey of transformation. Join our twice-weekly Zoom classes for direct guidance and deeper exploration.

In this episode, we journey inward - to move beyond reflexive reactions and surface emotions into the enduring clarity of a fully awakened emotional centre. Most people live on autopilot, buffeted by circumstances and moods, unaware that genuine understanding arises when we master our own emotional perception. Discover why reaction order and meaning speed are often conflated, how schools, workplaces, media - and even polite social conditioning - teach us to mute gut instincts, and why true clarity begins when your emotional centre is freed to interpret meaning at its natural pace.

We reveal how the quality of your inner feeling shapes every aspect of your outer life. You’ll learn about three concrete practices - Emotional Centre Observation, the “I AM” exercise, and Threefold Attention - that clear mental fog, revive your emotional radar, and anchor the permanent “I,” the steady self that grasps the whole story in an instant. True emotional mastery starts here - where you reclaim the power of your own feelings.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The podcast page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thedogteachings.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠The Blueprint of Consciousness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to begin a verifiable journey of transformation. Join our twice-weekly Zoom classes for direct guidance and deeper exploration.

In this episode, we journey inward—to reclaim the inner world that is so easily overwhelmed by outer distractions, reactions, and illusions. Most people spend their lives trying to control circumstances and people, unaware that real change is only possible within.

Discover why our attention habitually shifts outward, how external influences dominate our inner house, and why clarity begins when we consciously occupy our internal space. Drawing from Gurdjieff’s teachings and Russell A. Smith’s structured insights, we reveal how the quality of your inner being directly shapes your external life.

Learn practical ways to recognize your inner world, clear its mechanical clutter, and intentionally occupy it with presence, clarity, and higher awareness. Realize how reclaiming the inner world stabilizes consciousness, turning fleeting insights into lasting transformation.

True awakening starts here—where you are the master of your own house.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The podcast page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thedogteachings.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Blueprint of Consciousness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to begin a verifiable journey of transformation. Join our twice-weekly Zoom classes for direct guidance and deeper exploration.