Why Do Old Patterns Persist — Even After Insight? with Alan Cohen
May 31, 2026
Many of us recognize the truth of our wholeness — especially in moments of stillness, meditation, or insight — yet we may still find ourselves carrying the pressure to do more, know more, or become more...
More accomplished.
More certain.
More spiritual.
"The spiritual path should be more about releasing than adding."
Alan suggests that many of us already understand this intellectually.
The greater challenge is living from that knowing in the middle of relationships, responsibilities, uncertainty, and everyday life.
That's precisely the territory Alan explores in this conversation recorded for The Awareness Podcast with host Jody Agard.
Some of the insights that emerge include:
- Why the belief "I'm not enough" creates suffering
- How striving often takes us farther from ourselves
- Why the spiritual path is more about releasing than adding
- A practical approach to living with greater ease, contentment, and inner stability
One of the most powerful moments in the conversation comes when Alan says:
"If you know you're enough, everything you do becomes enough. If you don't know you're enough, nothing you do is enough."
This shift lies at the heart of his upcoming 2-part live series: THE CRUCIAL IDENTITY SHIFT.
Beginning Monday, June 8th, Alan will guide a compassionate return from the conditioned self you were taught to be... back to the reality of who you've always been.
Across two live sessions, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Move beyond the pressure of constantly trying to improve yourself
- Meet life's challenges with greater ease and clarity
- Experience a deeper sense of wholeness that isn't dependent on circumstances
- Remain grounded in what matters while fully engaged in work, family, and everyday life
- Transform obstacles into opportunities for awakening
- Learn how to participate fully in life without carrying its weight
➡️ Learn More / Reserve Your Spot
This isn't about becoming someone new. It's about releasing what was never truly you... and rediscovering the peace, sufficiency, and freedom that have been present all along.
If this resonates, we'd love to have you join us!
