Martin Wells ‘Sitting In the Stillness’ Interview by Iain McNay.

Martin Wells ‘Sitting In the Stillness’ Interview by Iain McNay.
Martin is author of the book ‘Sitting In the Stillness’ and works as a psychotherapist in the British NHS. In his late teens he started to be drawn to Eastern philosophy and meditation. He began reading Jung avidly and started on an unconscious search to change his core belief. After years of practising as a therapist and meditation teacher he was becoming increasingly jaded when he went to a lecture by Jean-Marc Mantel. Almost immediately he had the experience of everything falling away, of all his searching coming to an end, and a feeling of peace and fulfilment and stillness. This experience started a completely new way of relating to life, and his work.

[@PureUnintentionalASMR]

Great to see you back Iain! Fantastic interview as always.

[@alljo11]

Hi Ian. I've spent many hours following you and renata work. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank ye both from my heart. 🙏🙏

[@houmandehdashtidmd9078]

What an excellent guest ..such genuine message and presence . Thank you.

[@21stcenturythinking39]

Martin's book is a must read for anyone who wants to truly understand how to be still. The man deserves so much more recognition. Fair play to you Iain for shining a light on him.

[@anderz64]

«To be still». Is that contemplation? Reminds me about «Being and Nothingness» by Jean Paul Sartre. Also «The Cloud of Unknowing»

[@bydezine1]

Anders Grønli pl

[@coenterhaar9183]

@@anderz64 Investigate.....Isn't stillness ever present? Doesn't the mind appear and dissapear in stillness? Stillness is a word, and it's beyond definition, but there is a knowing that it is always here....ever present still awareness....❤️

[@Queenie-the-genie]

The room behind you Martin, looks like a painting. It's lovely. The colors... Thank you 😊

[@grahamrobson998]

Thank You Very Very Much. The work you do is Very Important. The Quality and integrity of the work you produce is The Very Best possible transmission of LOVE. Great Job.

[@twocaravans]

If only there were more psychotherapists like Martin Wells, empowering their clients with the knowledge of their innate well-being. Thanks Iain for bringing him to us. Interviewing between your homes worked well: keep 'em coming! Loved the background behind him by the way!

[@martynspooner5822]

Great to see you back and well Iain. I really enjoyed this talk I found him such an interesting and open man. Thanks to you both.

[@ericwitte53]

WHAT a w♡nderful, heartwarming conversation ! A 'celebration of recognition' here ... thank you both so very much !

[@blendbold4371]

Thank you Ian and Martin for sharing this conversation. Delighted to see Conscious TV back posting again. I found that in this interview the quality of conversation on the channel has grown even more subtle, nuanced and authentic. Thanks

[@piadobberstein9449]

Mit sehr viel Interesse, Freude und großer Dankbarkeit habe ich mir das Interview angeschaut. Es hat bei mir tiefe Verbundenheit und endlose Wertschätzung frei gesetzt. Vieles kann ich jetzt noch besser verstehen. Danke für alles.

[@Queenie-the-genie]

Hi lain, So glad to see you are posting again. I have missed you, Renata and your interesting guests. Very wonderful and engaging guest today. :)

[@21stcenturythinking39]

Me too. I've recreated some of their older videos but I've been so looking forward to a new video!

[@kirsten4803]

I’m so happy to see another conscious tv interview! Love your show!

[@GrahamBolt-kv4zi]

Hello I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity, love and peace all over the world. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind? I'm Engineer Graham Bolt from Nashville Tennessee, where are you from?

[@yestoglobalpeace]

I like Martin Well's analogy of the 'oil tanker' as I've been feeling a bit like a tanker myself for a while, hoping for the momentum of it to turn.... but where to? ... I am not seeking anything anymore. It's almost as if I've reached a crossing without the presence of paths, which in turn slightly unsettles me because this state is new to me. Well, after this talk I will endevour to accept this state and the stillness it offers. 🙏

[@ulrikedahm2085]

Thank you soooo much!

[@GrahamBolt-kv4zi]

Hello I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity, love and peace all over the world. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind? I'm Engineer Graham Bolt from Nashville Tennessee, where are you from?

[@nicolabishop996]

Happy to see you back. This format works! Thank you.

[@kiranrajput3924]

Congratulations on your new book Martin! I came across this synchronistically, great to hear from you and so soothing to listen to you speak, many blessings!

[@enikoadam2981]

Thank you so much! Such a wonderful content, I have learnt a lot. That was all so authentic, it is a pleasure to see such devoted people to their vocation in helping others. A good example for each of us. Greatful blesses from Germany

[@ms.sujathabalasubramaniam3090]

Thank you to Iain & Martin

[@kiwikim5163]

You and Renate are fabulous interviewers. Thank you so much!

[@goamgoam]

Martin Wells, Iain McNay, thank you : ) Many wonderful takeaways! 2:35 I sit in my stillness. And I invite people in to theirs. 23:25 Patient tells me his whole story. And then, he says to me: You know, that's the story of me. But, I still don't know who I am. 30:55 JM has a nice image... it's like the child in the back of the car with a plastic steering wheel... We think we are driving this. But, we are not. 33:59 When a problem comes. Stay open. Be curious about what happens next 35:40 The thing that made a difference is that she didn't see fear in my eyes. Which brings me back to J's statement: I sit in my stillness. And I invite people in to theirs. 54:35 One of the things that often happens when there is a crises is What's real is revealed. What's rubbish is revealed. What's sustainable is seen as sustainable. And, what isn't, isn't. What's real will last. What's not real won't last. 48:20 Optical illusion. Vase & 2 Faces. Once you have seen the faces in the Vase, then, of course, you can't not see it. I'm not that drama. I'm not that story. The momentum of the story can catch you. But you can't not know it any more. : ) 46:30 Story of a sculptor and horse Sculptor's asked: How do you sculpt the horse? He said: I just took away the bits that weren't horse. Neti, neti.

[@sameryoussef9186]

What a discussion! I enjoyed it whole and I certainly loved the ending minutes.

[@lauriesthamann]

Thank you so much for sharing these vignettes

[@bradstephan7886]

This format works well, great sound, video and interaction - keep 'em coming!

[@ZakFlores915]

Heartfelt interview. Thank you!

[@sandradale5409]

Only just came across your channel and really enjoyed this it was wonderful. I to practice being in the stillness it’s helped me so much . I find this place is my sanctuary xxx

[@Itsonlymakebelieve]

Enjoyable interview, Iain. Thank you.

[@KARIS1961]

Love this guest!

[@elitzata]

Marvelous! I love these topics! Thank you very much!

[@gsetra453]

So relatable…story-wise & Be-ingwise 💖💖💖

[@davidshort7499]

Enjoyed this interview very very much. Thank you! Just ordered his book

[@pudimon]

Great interview! Thank you so much for this :)

[@mortonvrose]

What's real will last and what's not real will go away. This is the way it is. Always. Lockdown just gives us more of an opportunity to realize. It's a good thing.

[@magistersax]

Thanks for another great interview. This definitely came at the right time for me. And the section at about 18:40 when Martin says, “if we didn’t take the path we wouldn’t know there isn’t a path to take”, makes me wonder if the path is really just a test of our resolve, an initiation? Just a thought.

[@samallen1000ify]

Great video

[@Sannyasin]

What camera model Iain used? it so nice.

[@zeistabbas6849]

Where have you been? Missed your interviews

[@appleknocker56]

Just becoming aware that do “monkey chatter” out loud & in my mind (have ESKF) so is harder as like trying to make your hand stop shaking due to neurological illness but can be aware of when doing it & must know this shall pass & if must go off to myself & be alone.

[@gretanavarauskaite2904]

❤️

[@warwicklambert33]

Love to see you again. Next time see if you can get Rupert to line up the camera to where you are looking so that we can meet with your eyes.

[@jacobsolace177]

Total Freedom from the I, the me, the self, the so-called Higher or True Self, is the beginning of Inner Stillness.

[@salligriffin7938]

Why isn't it available from Amazon?

[@GrahamBolt-kv4zi]

Hello I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity, love and peace all over the world. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind? I'm Engineer Graham Bolt from Nashville Tennessee, where are you from?

[@NadrianATRS]

Jolly good show gov’na. Pip pip

[@barbaraevening3854]

I've a lot to do at the moment. Any tips on tackling this anyone?

[@pgsarlas]

Wash dishes by hand. Very slowly. Think only of God, without thinking any particular thing about Him.

[@thomasbarchen]

Seems like a nice man to me!

[@bydezine1]

Ok

[@drawingmomentum]

Thank u. I resonated so much with the topics discussed. As an artist, sitting in stillness, the infinite potentiality of the zero zone, is where the momentum of my Self is unleashed and draws breath. I promote imagination and creativity thru my art. www.DrawingMomentum.com/diamonds

[@zeistabbas6849]

Wud love to get that "ah-ha" moment. Hasn't happened to me yet. Meditation never worked. Still trying different things maybe the time is not just right for me. Than you for being back Ian.. Missing Renate. Did you mean that you have been living in different homes coz of the lockdown.? Martins room is actuslly pink??!! And the pink looks mottled.. Not one straight colour or it is that me??!! Love to get some reactions from your readers..

[@kathleensarachinsky1460]

/o

[@jacobsolace177]

Step 1: Be a Human Being.

[@jacobsolace177]

A Human Being is one who is actually Totally Free of fear, anxiety, sorrow, guilt, confusion, and loneliness. A Human Being is one who is actually Totally Free of vanity, envy, greed, jealousy, possessiveness, attachment, hatred, violence, bias, and prejudice. A Human Being is one who actually treats everyone, without exception, with the same intensity and quality of care and affection that they would give their dearest closest friend, lover, or child, without any sense of division or separation. A Human Being is actually Living Love, Peace, Joy, Creativity, Authenticity, Compassion (Passion for All) in each and every moment of daily life. A Human Being is actually Communicating, Communing, Connecting with everyone and everything in each and every moment of daily life. Total Freedom from the I, the me, the self, the so-called True or Higher Self, is the beginning of being a Human Being in daily life.

[@jacobsolace177]

To be Human does not take time. It is not of time. It is not the result of time or the things of time. It is not the result of any process. It is not the result of any method, ritual, or diet. It is not the result of any chemical. There is no path to it. It happens effortlessly and choicelessly...faster than the speed of light. Moreover, it is once and for all, now and forever.

[@jacobsolace177]

Google "Total Enlightenment NOW!".

[@alevan1]

Didn't get much from this video....

[@CJ0101]

What are you in denial about?

[@21stcenturythinking39]

Did you listen?

[@christinemaraschin8929]

Not to worry about it......your time will come.....as spoken about in this video.

[@donnawoodford6641]

One take-away I got was: Don't be hesitant about pressing the PAUSE button in your life when you need to.

[@GrahamBolt-kv4zi]

Hello I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity, love and peace all over the world. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind? I'm Engineer Graham Bolt from Nashville Tennessee, where are you from?