COURSE

Awaken To Your Highest Calling

The correct question, asked at the correct time, will provide profound and powerful shifts in a person’s mental state, and outlook at life. This course presents you with 21 such questions, providing you with the opportunity to explore possibility, allowing you to hold space for your true potential, and encouraging you to start awakening to your highest calling. This course is designed to be used as a daily ritual of self-discovery, with each session beginning with a quick prompt designed to relax your body, and prime your mind to be ready to sit in contemplation. From this place of openness, you will be given a question and invited to allow your response to unfold, welcoming in wisdom, guidance, and insight. We will then elaborate upon the question, discussing its implications and the impact of embracing its teachings, allowing the lessons learnt to point us towards our highest calling. Each session ends with another opportunity to sit in contemplation, followed by an invitation to share our findings with the community and learn from one another. This course, and the contemplation of the questions within, will serve as a steppingstone toward a more examined, mindful, and introspective life. It is time to awaken to your highest calling. Welcome to the course!

Abundance Confidence Wisdom Spirituality Insight Meditation Happiness Health & Happiness Spirituality Mindfulness

Meet your Teacher

Zachary Phillips

Melbourne, Australia

Zachary Phillips is a poet, author, meditation instructor, and mindset coach. He is also a qualified teacher, Reiki master, and is currently studying a Master of Counselling. In these roles he helps people identify and release the limiting beliefs that no longer serve them, guiding them from surviving to passionately thriving using tips, tools, and techniques that enable them to process the past, accept the present, and embrace the future with positivity and purpose.

22 Days

3.4k students

4.8 stars

15 min / day

Abundance

English

Lesson 1

Introduction: How To Get The Most From This Course

In this session you are introduced to the course, guided through its features, and show what you can do to get the most from it. In summary: each lesson begins with a brief guided priming section designed to open you up to the contemplation of a question. From there you will be offered instruction relating to the question, that will consist of practical advice, significant teachings, theoretical insights, and guidance on how you can apply the question to help you to awaken to your highest calling.

Lesson 2

Finding Peace In Each Moment

In this session we contemplate the possibility of finding peace in each and every moment, noting the impact of the plethora of modern distractions available to us at all times, our mind's propensity to latch onto thought and focus on the negative rather than freedom, and how we may be less regulated than we realise.

Lesson 3

Accepting The Ambiguity Of Truth

In this session we contemplate the ambiguity of truth, noting how in almost all areas of life our opinions, feelings, and experiences often contradict one another, leading to different, yet often equally valid, expressions of what we consider true.

Lesson 4

The Fear Of Silence

In this session we contemplate silence; why some of us fear it and what it may have to teach us. We delve into the distracted nature of modern life, how we may be living on auto pilot, and discuss ways in which we could (gently) begin to allow silence into our lives.

Lesson 5

Taking Ownership Of Your Life

In this session we contemplate the concept of taking ownership of our lives, of identifying the issues we have faced, and taking the steps to save ourselves and do what we need to do to thrive.

Lesson 6

Functioning In The Modern World

In this session we contemplate the habit of blaming ourselves rather than attempting to change the situation we find ourselves in. We discuss the unfair comparisons we make, and how the differences between all individuals may impact our ability to function in the same society together.

Lesson 7

Fostering A Positive Relationship With Yourself

In this session we contemplate the relationship we have with ourselves, discussing the metaphysical/spiritual relationship between the self, the mind, the body, and the thing observing it all. We also discuss the concepts of self-care and the need to be selfish in order to be able to best help others.

Lesson 8

Life, Death And Everything In Between

In this session we contemplate the nature of our inevitable mortality, discussing the inherent differences between the outlooks of different religions/spiritualities and what it means for our transition through life and into death. We also discuss the miracle that can be found in each and every moment.

Lesson 9

Stepping Into Your Brilliance

In this session we contemplate the possibility of living our best life, a life where we are self-actualized, where we make the most of our unique starting point - asking ourselves if we are able to do something to step into our brilliance.

Lesson 10

Finding Space For The Things That Uplift You

In this session we contemplate the need to create space in our lives for things that uplift us - by 'filling our cup' we are able to continue working, giving, and being our best selves in this world. We talk about the practical, mental, and spiritual components of this process.

Lesson 11

Expressing Vulnerability And Finding Strength

In this session we contemplate what happens when we drop the mask, embrace our shadow, and allow the open and honest expression of our truth. We discuss how vulnerability can be the source of our greatest strengths - if only we are able to embrace it.

Lesson 12

Finding The Silver Lining

In this session we contemplate the concept of searching for the blessing to be found inside of pain - the silver lining that must exist in order for us to be having to face the problem in the first place.

Lesson 13

Focusing Your Efforts On What Matters

In this session we contemplate our struggles with prioritizing our attention and action - ideally, we focus on the big things, the ones that will have the most impact, before we move onto the smaller things, however in practice we often allow ourselves to be side-tracked and thus lose track of our highest goals.

Lesson 14

Taking A Stroll Down Memory Lane

In this session we contemplate our earliest memories and look for their significance in our present lives. From there we delve into inner child/shadow work, where we reintegrate with older parts of ourselves, offering them love, connection, and whatever else they needs from us.

Lesson 15

The Value Of Asking The Right Questions

In this session we contemplate the value of asking the right questions - if we ask ourselves the right questions, in the right way with openness, flexibility, and mindfulness, we will discover deep wells of insight and wisdom in our search for answers.

Lesson 16

Unleashing The Unexpressed

In this session we contemplate the idea of identifying and unleashing the unexpressed parts of ourselves. We discuss the need for all members of society to curtail some of the less desirable impulses, but in the process of socialisation we inevitably end up with repression. This session dives into the shadow, asking us to turn the lens on our totality.

Lesson 17

Looking For Guidance From Within

In this session we contemplate the concept of intuition, discussing what it is, how, and if, we should listen and follow its guidance. We talk about the importance of embracing silence, looking beyond conditioning, and into the possibility of moving towards our highest calling.

Lesson 18

Self Love

In this session we contemplate our relationship with ourselves, both in a metaphysical sense and then in a practical manner. We discuss the impact of the ways we treat ourselves, including the words, actions, and self-care we undertake, and the situations we put ourselves in.

Lesson 19

Using Our Words

In this session we contemplate the benefit of speaking up about our needs before we break down. We discuss the challenges of reaching out and the issues with accepting help, as well as the benefits of actually doing so.

Lesson 20

Acceptance, Patience, & Mindfulness

In this session we contemplate the importance of the interconnection between acceptance and patience. We discuss how life often moves differently to how we would desire and how oftentimes we need to let things unfold over time, rather than trying to force our intentions upon reality.

Lesson 21

Using Joy As A Measure Of Success

In this session we contemplate the ways in which we can hope to 'know' we are on the right path. We discuss the concept of joy and how it can point towards meaning, purpose and accomplishment. We also discuss the concepts of success - in particular, what it means for us once the conditioning and other influences are stripped away.

Lesson 22

Finishing What We Started

In this session we contemplate the issue of 'open tabs' (tasks/things on our mind) impacting our functioning, creativity, and mental health. We also discuss some of the myths around motivation and action, highlighting the need for routine and an attitude of 'just starting' whatever task is holding you back.

Ask your teacher

This course includes 245 community questions and 235 audio replies from Zachary Phillips. The community classroom and teacher audio replies are only available via the app.

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Recent Reviews

Sue

October 16, 2025

Useful, practical contemplation subjects.

Jacqueline

July 18, 2025

Lots of great food for thought. Thank you.

David

July 2, 2025

Plenty food for thought. This course is definitely worth revisiting.

Cherii

April 15, 2025

Loved the wide range of deep thought provoking prompts. Good for journaling or auto writing to see what comes up. Looking forward to other courses. Thank you Zachary for all your work on this course.

Lavon

March 28, 2025

Excellent and easy to understand course.

David

March 25, 2025

Excellent course. Each session encouraged me to really think and be insightful about me and my thoughts. Thank you!

Glenn

March 20, 2025

Thank you great course🙏🙏

Tiassa

February 7, 2025

Very insightful and informative

amour

January 31, 2025

Amazing!

Helen

January 29, 2025

What an incredible journey. Every day I looked forward to your question. Your insight, your intelligence, your ability to articulate exactly what the focus was, was brilliant. My favorite question, and the one that I most deeply contemplated was finding strength in vulnerability. I never realized how powerful that could be. You have an incredible gift. Thank you for sharing it with me. I am a better person because of you!

Laurie

December 8, 2024

So, so good, thank you!!

taratan

November 23, 2024

I LOVED this course. Full of wisdom. Thank you Zachary for your time and your gifts. Blessings to you and yours 💕🏵️🙏🏼

Deneen

September 26, 2024

Truly an amazing course! I really liked the uniqueness, variety, and depth of the questions to contemplate. Typically I weary of courses over ten sessions as the information becomes repetitive or too drawn out, however, I was sad when this course came to an end as the topics continued to be fresh and thought-provoking. I could actually see myself redoing this course at a future time which is rare for me. Thank you and Namaste.🙏

Fliss

September 21, 2024

Really enjoyed this course, it was a new experience for me to sit and contemplate which lead to some valuable insights. Thank you 🙏

Annette

September 11, 2024

Sincere gratitude for this course Zachery. I felt it has come at the right time. I'm at a natural crossroads of my life approaching my 60th year (I feel 40). I am now aware and acutely intentional about how I spend the next 10 years to my fullest. Thank you 🙏🏾 ✨💛

Monica

September 4, 2024

This course has been of great value to me. The questions / prompts caused me to pause, reflect and in many cases act. I appreciate your responses not only to my responses but to my fellow participants. I also appreciate their willingness to share their thoughts. I will definitely be revisiting this course and I will also look for more of your courses. Thank you Zachary.

Chelcee

August 30, 2024

I really enjoyed starting the day off with a question! For me this course was a catalyst to new thoughts and to discard morning rumination. Much appreciated!

Michele

August 21, 2024

Zachary! I just finished your course and it was amazing! I love guided meditations but I also love (and need) courses with Questions and Ideas that make me think/grow/and expand my mind. You are so insightful and each question inspired me to think and take action! The last question “close The tabs” is a topic I discuss with my clients quite often. As a marriage and family therapist here in Laguna beach ca, it’s what I would call “Avoidance.” Avoiding a task in the beginning can feel like relief because you don’t want to do it. However, overtime… the avoidance actually causes more stress then the task! So I recommend the 2 and 10 . If it will take you less than 2 minutes… just do it. Or, if it’s going to take longer, tackle it for 10 minutes and stop. Most people will keep going after 10 minutes but even if they don’t, they’re still getting things done. I really enjoy your courses and look forward to taking another one! Keep up the good work! You are appreciated!! Xo— Michele

Edwin

August 7, 2024

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