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Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Fundamental Wellbeing, I've never heard of this term before?
Fundamental Wellbeing is our research project's public term for ways of experiencing life commonly known as: persistent awakening, nonduality, enlightenment, the peace that passeth understanding, unitive experience, persistent mystical experience, and hundreds of others. The term refers to a persistent, ongoing, moment-to-moment experience, not a temporary experience (unless noted). Our academic terms for these types of experience are ongoing and persistent forms of non-symbolic experience.
What is the origin of the methods used in The 45 Days to Awakening Challenge?
The sequences of methods shared in the challenge come from over 15 years of research at the Center for the Study of Non-Symbolic Consciousness. Phase of the global research project involved 1,200 people who reported persistent awakening, nonduality, enlightenment, and so forth (Fundamental Wellbeing). Each of these individuals was asked what transitioned them. 

Those methods were then reduced to their core non-religious elements, sorted for effectiveness, adjusted based on the latest understandings from psychology and neuroscience, and experimented with to determine an optimum order to do them in. Modern "gold standard" positive psychology and cognitive science exercises were added to enhance safety and effectiveness.

This protocol was then used in our "gold standard" Finders Course experiments, which transitioned 70% of individuals who completed them in under 4 months, and produced highly significant changes in scientific measures of wellbeing, positive and negative emotion, personality, loneliness, stress, depression, anxiety, and more.

During 6 years of the Finders Course experiments we noticed that 60% of the 70% of participants who transitioned to Fundamental Wellbeing used only a subset of the overall protocol. That smaller part of the overall protocol was adapted to become the 45 Days to Awakening Challenge and Experiment protocol, with a 65% success rate in participants who completed it transitioning to Fundamental Wellbeing, and another 25% of participants experiencing temporary periods of Fundamental Wellbeing. As with the full Finders Course protocol, 45 Days participants had highly significant changes in scientific measures of wellbeing, positive and negative emotion, loneliness, stress, depression, anxiety, and more.
How is this program different, why should I take it instead of another one?
This is the only scientifically-derived, secular program that is focused on helping you to transition to Fundamental Wellbeing (i.e.: persistent awakening, nonduality, enlightenment, etc.). It's based on research that scoured the world for the best methods, improved upon them to ensure they matched the modern brain and nervous system, combined with with other gold standard psychology and cognitive science practices to ensure safety and increase efficacy, and rigorously tested and improved the protocol using the scientific method. It's truly unlike anything else, and our methods have transitioned over 1,000 people in the last 6 years - including many who'd given up all hope that they would ever reach Fundamental Wellbeing.

One of the key aspects of the program is that it is based on our finding that you must find the best method for you, and that when you do it shouldn't take you more than a week to transition to Fundamental Wellbeing. We've assembled a precisely tuned cocktail to help you do just that. During the 45 Days to Awakening Challenge and Experiment, this protocol transitioned 65% of people who used it to Fundamental Wellbeing, and provided another 25% with temporary access to the experience and knowledge of how to deepen and lock it in after the program ended. 98% of participants who completed the experiment reported being satisfied and grateful with the results.
I'm a long time meditator and have tried everything, is this program for me?
It's common for long time meditators to take this program, and given the 98% satisfaction rating that the 45 Days to Awakening Challenge and Experiment has, it's safe to say they found strong benefits by doing so. Long time seekers become Finders, and long time meditators often comment that they find progress that they hadn't experienced in years. 
What if I’ve never meditated before?
If you’re never meditated before, the 45 Days to Awakening Challenge will help you get started in the most effective way possible. And save you from wasting time on method that don’t work fo you, as you find your meditation fit and experience your own transition to fundamental wellbeing. 
Is this program for me if I'm just looking for meditation?
Although this program is focused on helping you to reach Fundamental Wellbeing, that also makes it an outstanding meditation program. If you're just looking to establish, re-establish, or improve your meditation practice, the program will be very helpful for you. It introduces you to many of the most effective meditation methods in the world, in a safe and supportive environment so that you can explore and find the ones best suited to you.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered online, via text and video. You can take the program from anywhere in the world. You'll need a device capable of accessing the internet, and an internet connection fast enough to watch videos online. You should also obtain and read Dr. Jeffery A. Martin's book, "The Finders" either prior to or as part of the program.
Is the course self-paced?
The program is not self-paced. It is a very precise cocktail. There are exercises to do each day, and you do have flexibility in when you do the exercises, however they must be completed at some point that day. New content for the course becomes available once or twice a week, typically on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Some weeks only have content delivered on Saturday. You'll begin practicing the content on the day it is released, and continue to follow those instructions until the next content is delivered.
Can I take the program from where I live in _________ ?
Participants take the program from all over the world. As long as you have reliable internet access and can stream videos with no problem, you can take the program. Content is released at 1 a.m. EST, but you can watch it anytime after that during your day. Some people need to wait and start each session on the following day, which is fine.
What are the exercises like, how much time is required?
The course takes an hour and a half a day in order to maximize your opportunity to experience a transition to lasting Fundamental Wellbeing in 45 days or less. People transition throughout the program, and even in the first week. This daily practice allows you to try the various methods shared, while still only committing the same amount of time each day, so you can easily fit it into your current lifestyle. 

There are about 10 hours of videos in the course, which average out to just over an hour a week (including the pre/orientation week, and the post/wrap-up week). There are 4 types of exercises in the program. Each morning just before you get out of bed, and each evening just before you go to sleep you'll do some positive psychology exercises for a few minutes. You'll spend one solid hour per day doing a meditation practice or cognitive science based exercise. Some weeks will have an additional positive psychology exercise or two for you to complete, such a gratitude exercise. And, some weeks will have an additional meditation exercise for you to do once or twice for about an hour, in addition to your standard hour. 
How many practices are in the course?
There are approximately 10 positive psychology and cognitive science practices integrated into the course, and around 13 gold-standard meditation methods.
Do I need any special equipment, a quiet environment, or anything else?
You need a device which can access the internet, and enough internet bandwidth to stream video. You do not need any other special equipment. There are no required clothing, meditation seats or cushions, etc. You will need a place where you will not be disturbed for an hour each day, but it doesn't have to be quiet. You just need to make sure no one interrupts you.
What kind of support is provided during the program? What happens if I'm not "getting it"?
Support is provided in various ways during the program. First, the cohort you're in will have it's own Facebook group that the staff and alumni volunteers participate in. You don't have to participate in it if you don't want to, but most participants find it a rich source of support. There is also an email help desk system that is supported by the staff. Each cohort of the program has a staff clinician (psychologist) that monitors it and intervenes if s/he feels it is appropriate. There is also a phone number for any emergencies that arise.

Every participant fills out a short survey at the end of each session that is used to track his or her progress. These combine with Facebook group interactions (if you choose to participate), email support communications, and so on to give us an overall glimpse into where you're at and how you're doing. Staff members and volunteers who are alumni of the program work to keep track of how you're doing and support you in making maximum progress during the program. In extreme cases this can even include one-on-one phone or zoom calls to ensure you're on track and "getting it".
What if I fall behind during the program, need a time out, or miss a day of practice?
One of the great things about this program is that it is embedded in your life. Missing a day during the program happens and is fine, but if you fall seriously behind or have to stop because of other circumstances in your life, you're always welcome to defer your enrollment and take a later program.
Besides the practices, are there journaling requirements?
We do not recommend that people journal in the program. You'll learn more about why, and the dangers of that in terms of reaching Fundamental Wellbeing, during the pre-week. There are pre and post scientific measures, and short post-session surveys that are used by the staff to track your progress, and can be used by you as a record of your progress as well in lieu of a journal.
Will waking up change me as a person?
While waking up and transitioning to fundamental wellbeing does dramatically change our experience of life, it doesn't change your personality. Different locations of consciousness do feel different and can dramatically improve many aspects of your life. Throughout the protocol we will help you identify which location you are in, and how to continue to one that more suits how you want to feel. 
Will I benefit from doing this course even if I don’t transition to Fundamental Wellbeing?
Not everyone who takes the program transitions to Fundamental Wellbeing, but 98% of people who take it report being grateful they did. The course brings many benefits in terms of wellbeing, positive emotion, reductions in stress, anxiety, loneliness and more for those who take it, regardless of whether they transition or not.
Does this course being about a permanent change, or will I still have to practice to keep whatever I've achieved going?
The course is designed to create a persistent, ongoing change to Fundamental Wellbeing for participants. However, it is important to note that this needs to be respected, as it can be lost. While many traditional views of Fundamental Wellbeing refer to this as permanent, our large, global scientific process revealed that this was not the case - even in traditions that believed it was. There are not specific, ongoing practices for those who transition during the course to keep doing, however we do recommend that they respect Fundamental Wellbeing, nurture it, help it to deepen by sinking in to it, and so on. More about how to do that can be found in our Explorers Course program.

65% of participant in the 45 Days to Awakening Challenge and Experiment reported a transition to Fundamental Wellbeing, and another 25% reported temporary experiences of Fundamental Wellbeing. For the latter, we make specific recommendations to help them to keep going in the right direction after the program ends so they can lock in persistence.
My mind is very chatty, and meditation is hard for me. How will I last an hour? Can I meditate for a shorter time and still be successful?
This is very common for us to hear from people prior to the program. Many people have never meditated for a full hour, yet that is without a doubt what is most effective if you want to reach Fundamental Wellbeing. Our process makes this nearly effortless. We worked very hard to get not only the right methods, but optimum sequence of methods to help you slide right into longer period of meditation with ease. To be candid, it's almost a waste of your time to meditate for less than an hour, unless your goal is just moderate relaxation or stress reduction.
Can my partner, family member, friends, co-workers, etc. take this with me?
Definitely. We recommend that you go through the program with at least one other person that you know. Our full 4-month long Finders Course uses small groups, group facilitators, and so on. That's possible in a $3000, gold-standard program, but not in a shorter and more affordable program like this one. Nonetheless, we know the benefits of it. So if you know someone you think you'd like to take it with, send them the registration link and invite them along!
How do I know if the program is right for me?
Our scientifically-derived method approach is designed to give you the best possible chance of finding the method that will transition you to Fundamental Wellbeing. The program helps about 65% of participants who complete it reach Fundamental Wellbeing in less than 45 Days. Only our 4-month, $3000US Finders Course program has anything even close to these odds. And, you can take advantage of our special "try it out" guarantee, and get a refund if  you don't think the program is a fit for you once you're in it.
How will I know if I'm successful?
You may be thinking to yourself, "how could I not know if I transitioned to Fundamental Wellbeing," but actually there are people who miss it. Even major experts missed their own transition for a period of time. One of the great things about the 45 Days to Awakening Challenge is the education and progress tracking that accompanies it to ensure that you know where you're at from the start of the course, through every step, so you can maximize your progress.
If my life isn’t bad, should I risk it?
Many people who take The 45 Days to Awakening Challenge are already Finders, or already experience some level of Fundamental Wellbeing. They usually take the program to learn more about the continuum of locations of consciousness, and gain access to methods to shift them deeper, gain control over ‘where they land’, and bring more awareness to this process. 
Can I read more about the research?
You can view more of our published research, findings, and lectures here. 
Is there any interaction with other participants?
This is entirely up to you. You can go through the program entirely on your own if you'd like. There is one major exercise that it is best to do with others, but an alternative solo version is available to use if you'd prefer to use it. Many participants report that finding so many like minded souls is among their favorite parts of the program. Each cohort gets their own Facebook group which the staff and volunteers actively participate in. There is also an alumni Facebook group for those who successfully complete the program. 
How is this different than The Finders Course?
The Finders Course is 4 months long, takes as much as 3.5 hours per day, and costs around $3000. It is unquestionably the gold-standard course for those looking to reach Fundamental Wellbeing, and if you have the time and money you should absolutely take it. By contrast, the 45 Days to Awakening Challenge is only 6 weeks long, takes about an hour and a half a day, and costs only $997 $497 (this cohort). It was designed to be a much more affordable option. Approximately 70% of participants who completed the Finders Course experiments transitioned to Fundamental Wellbeing, versus 65% in the 45 Days to Awakening Challenge and Experiment.
What happens after the course, will I lose access to the materials? Is there continued support?
If you make it all the way through the program, and complete it, you'll be granted access to the alumni edition of the program. This is a special courseroom that ensures you always have the most up to date version of the course, no matter which one you attended. You'll also be granted access to the 45 Days to Awakening Facebook alumni group, which is a rich source of interaction among all those who have successfully completed the program.

The program guides you in what to continue to do after it to maintain your progress. If you don't transition, there are some specialized extension programs that may be offered to help you, depending on what we see happening with you. If you do transition, there are follow-up support programs like the Explorers Course and Exemplar Program that are designed to help Finders optimally integrate Fundamental Wellbeing into their lives.
If I have an existing practice, will this take away from it? 
Those who take the challenge with an existing contemplative practice and recommended to continue with their existing practices, so long as they don’t take away from the time dedicated to the methods in this program. If your practice continues to help you as you do the challenge, you’re welcome to continue, but you may not need to with the results you get as you experience and deepen into your own transition. 
How much does the program cost? How can I pay? Is a payment plan available?
The program costs $997 $497US (this cohort). There is no payment plan available, and payment must be made in full during enrollment. The program can only be purchased online with a credit or debit card. We use Stripe for all payment processing.
If it's not for me, can I get a refund?
Absolutely. Try the first two session (the first week) and if it doesn't seem like the program is for you just let us know and we'll be happy to refund you - no questions asked!
Is there anyone who shouldn't take the program?
Yes. If you have a serious psychological condition that requires medication, you should not take the program. This includes individuals who are bipolar, psychotic, and so on. Mild depression is fine, but individuals with clinical depression that involves suicidal ideation should avoid the program. If you have questions about whether this applies to you and your situation, please email support at: support@45days.one.

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Now is Your Chance to End The Cycle of Seeking

Whatever you do, don’t leave today wondering whether lasting inner peace is possible for you. 

If you’ve been struggling, it is not your fault. Many spend their entire lives seeking, and most never find what they’re looking for. Or only find it close to the end of their lives—missing out on years of inner peace, happiness, and joy and the depth of life that can only come from deep presence. 

And you can still experience this transition even during the challenging times we live in. In fact, hundreds of people have in the past few months alone. 

It doesn’t have to be hard to experience a transition to fundamental wellbeing and you don’t have to renounce your modern life or commitments to people you care about. 

This is all to say: It doesn’t have to be hard to experience an awakening and transition to lasting inner peace and Fundamental Wellbeing yourself.

Let yourself benefit from decades of research and help from many participants who came before you—and let this be easy. 

You can experience a level of moment-to-moment wellbeing and inner peace that is almost impossible to describe, and now it is more accessible and convenient than ever.

This is literally the best time ever to join. So, join us now. Challenge yourself. And experience your own persistent awakening in the next 45 Days. 

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