In this sixth episode of the Martfotai podcast series, weenter one of the most confronting turns on the path, the moment when what you thought was real begins to dissolve. A relationship. A reflection. A part of yourself. What once felt solid vanishes, and in its place, silence.

This episode explores the layered experience of illusionbreaking, when you are projected upon, mischaracterized, or quietly erased, and what it reveals about your own inner structure. We examine how false identities form in response to being seen through someone else’s lens, and how griefarises not only for the person lost, but for the part of you that once needed to be seen by them.

Drawing on Gurdjieff’s Fifth Being-Striving and the law ofHarnel-Miaznel, we uncover how the blending of higher and lower forces creates a middle ground of true transformation. You’ll hear how to take the lower seat without collapse, how to hold accusation without reaction, and how letting go is not an act of passivity, but the precise moment where real presence is born.

Through direct insight, spiritual principle, and livedexperience, this episode invites you to stop defending the false self, stop rehearsing the past, and begin the quiet Work of unbinding from illusion.

If you've ever been exiled from someone’s story, misread byprojection, or found yourself grieving not just a connection, but the version of yourself that lived inside it, this episode will meet you where clarity begins.

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Because what you see clearly… no longer owns you.
And what you stop feeding… finally falls away.

In this fifth episode of the Martfotai podcast series, we turn toward the quiet narratives that shape our identity—not the thoughts we think once, but the stories we return to again and again. These stories, built from memory and emotion, become our inner script. And without noticing, we begin to live inside them.

This episode reveals the subtle distinction between remembering and re-living. Through grounded insight and lived metaphor, we explore how the past becomes a lens, how identity can harden around old wounds, and how presence begins when we stop rehearsing who we’ve been.

You’ll hear how the world reflects your unfinished narratives back to you, why being seen through someone else’s old memory can feel like a prison, and how to gently return to the part of you that is always new. We introduce practical tools for loosening the old script, dissolving emotional charge, and beginning again, not by erasing the past, but by releasing your identification with it.

If you’ve ever been trapped in a role, misread by someone from your past, or defined by a story you no longer believe, this episode offers clarity, freedom, and a return to the self beneath the narrative.

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Because the story isn’t who you are.
And presence is where the truth begins.

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, we open a new path: Martfotai. In this premiere episode, we reveal 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.”

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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.