Humans Are Divine

In Part Two, we cover Romans 6:15-8:14. What activates sin and selfishness in our lives? If effortlessly living in love, is a gift of God's grace, what part do we play, if any? Is humanity inherently bad? Is there condemnation for certain kinds of people, even Christians? We answer these questions, and more. That last one is a resounding YES by the way. Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Patreon: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Buy Jesse a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

The ancient text of Romans says, that just like the resurrected Jesus, human beings also, “should live a new kind of life,” the same kind of life that he lives, but that doesn't mean we are to imitate him in our own energy. It means that we are to live with God supplied healthy thoughts, wholesome desires, beneficial actions, and life-giving habits, meaning He is the wind, and we are the ship and the sails. Imagine never having to fight sin, negative emotional cycles, toxic relational patterns, and the like. Imagine all that happening “by itself,” effortlessly. That's why good character is called “the fruit of the Spirit,” not “the results of (insert your name here).” This is the life intended for us by The Triune God, and in this series, we will look at how to switch, from the old, do-it-yourself lifestyle, to the new, God-does-it-through you lifestyle. Let this be the teaching that forever changes how you mirror your divine identity. No more you, but only Jesus in you! Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Patreon: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Buy Jesse a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Dave and I shot the shit about the absurdity (and snobbery) of Zen, Soto vs Rinzai styles, gradual vs sudden Buddhahood, the perfect in the imperfect, and more! Dave's Book recs: Fly Already: Stories by Etgar Keret Hardcore Zen by Brad Warner About Angel City Zen Center: ACZC offers traditional soto zen practice in a casual atmosphere, open to every kind of person who would like to join us. We take our zen practice seriously, but ourselves a little less so. We offer meditation, yoga, classes, and discussion, as well as retreats, weekly lunches, and other community events. ------------------------------------------------ Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Patreon: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Buy Jesse a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Kelly and I dialogued on paganism, the shadow self, moon circles, tarot, healthy community (as opposed to toxic authority/control), and more! Kelly's Book rec: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer Jesse's Blog rec: New Age & The Religion Of Self by Alex Ebert ------------------------------------------------ Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Patreon: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Buy Jesse a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Jake and I pondered about subjective truth, Sufism, Inuit parenting, team evolution vs individual evolution, Thich Nhat Hanh, being a helpful force in the world, how we see/value/treat fellow humans, and more! Book recs: The Gift by Hafiz I Heard God Laughing by Hafiz Jake's Instagram: @jakebellows ------------------------------------------------ Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Patreon: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Buy Jesse a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Steve and I conversed about quantum mechanics, being teachable and open to learn from unfamiliar/uncomfortable terrain, the positive connection between science and faith, and more. Steve's sites: www.quantumlifewithstevemcvey.com www.stevemcvey.com Author recs: Max Planck, Joe Dispenza, Lynne McTaggart, Amit Goswami, Greg Brayden and more. Dr. Steve McVey is a man who enjoys his wife, four children, five grandchildren, many styles of music, movies, theology, quantum mechanics and other diverse interests. He isn't religious, but is a spiritual man. He is both a student and a teacher. He has spoken on six continents, taught nationwide on television and radio, and has written seventeen books, one of them a best-seller. His books and teaching are a travelogue of his own personal growth through life and are filled with spiritual truth, practical application, humor, and affirmation that will encourage and strengthen you in your own journey towards spiritual development and personal enrichment. His greatest passion is to live and teach what it means to experience the Life we've been created to know and enjoy. ------------------------------------------------ Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Affordable Personal Mentoring: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Buy Jesse a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Scott and I talked about finding and following your own unique path, Kambo (the ritualistic frog medicine from South America), using the force within your suffering... to end your suffering, Tibetan Buddhism and more. Find Scott on Instagram @the_awakened_heart_ Book recs: Heart Advice from a Mahamudra Master by Gendun Rinpoche The Path to Awakening: A Commentary on Ja Chekawa Yeshe Dorje's - Seven Points of Mind Training by Shamar Rinpoche ------------------------------------------------ Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Personal Mentoring: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Buy Jesse a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Orenda and I reflected on dreams, death(and NDE's), Carl Jung, social media and more.  Orenda's website: www.orendafink.com Instagram/Twitter: @orendafink Orenda's book recs: The Circle by Dave Eggers Occult America by Mitch Horowitz The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer ------------------------------------------------------------- Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Personal Mentoring: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Buy Jesse a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Jonah and I chatted about TM (Transcendental Meditation), taking care of your mental health, the fallibility of all humans (including the spiritual and "good" ones), creativity and more. Jonah's website: www.jonahmatranga.com Instagram/Twitter: @jonahmatranga Book recs: Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron The Spell of the Sensuous by David Abram ------------------------------------------------------------- Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Personal Mentoring: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Donate: www.paypal.me/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Our first international guest! Grace and I talk about Wise Serpent fest, the art of rebirth, your personal responsibility in this thing we call Life, and Life's responsibility in you and to you, being open to those outside our familiarity zone, and we end the chat with a great, inspirational message of hope from Grace (and a song!). Grace's website: www.glh.life Instagram: @gracelionhunter Book recs: Anything by Emanuel Swedenborg Grace is a Spiritual Artist, Magician, and Sonic Therapist who explores the ‘Art of Rebirth' & the power of spirituality through Music, Art, Wisdom. He works with spiritual artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, spiritual misfits, comedians, personal brands, top & emerging talent primarily within the entertainment industry. ----------------------------- Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Personal Mentoring: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Donate: www.paypal.me/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Jory and I go deep, and talk about the sometimes painful, dark moments we go through in our meditative journey (and in life), as the isolated, separate self and impermanent "realities" that we cling to, come tumbling down and show themselves for what they are: illusions that can give us no true and lasting contentment, security and happiness. We speak mainly from the Christian-mystic-framework, but sprinkle in insights from all over. Methods website: www.methodspodcast.com Instagram: @methodspodcast Book recs: Ascent of Mount Carmel by St. John of the Cross The Way of Zen by Alan Watts Methods is a free online podcast and teaching platform, hosted by Jory Pryor. Methods is designed to showcase the myriad ways in which we can engage with our ego, develop inner peace, and connect with the divine. --------------------- Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Personal Mentoring: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Donate: www.paypal.me/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Continuing my series on the works of the first official Zen Master, Bodhidharma (5th century). We are in the middle of his talk, Bloodstream Sermon. I comment on karma's relationship to satori, your untouchable nature, non-personal awareness and more. This is not a dense, academic, boring "lecture." It's a person buzzed off the Dharma sharing his ecstatic thoughts and musings. This might be my favorite series so far, and I'm not just saying that to hype it up. I'm getting inspired and enlivened by it. I believe you will too! ------- Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Personal Mentoring: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Donate: www.paypal.me/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Ward and I talk about the four foundations of mindfulness, being compassionate to yourself, being present with others, personal results from dharma practice and more. Against the Stream: www.againstthestream.com Ward's Zoom Dharma talks: www.tinyurl.com/ward-friday-ats Book recs: Against the Stream by Noah Levine The Heart of the Revolution by Noah Levine ------- Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Personal Mentoring: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Donate: www.paypal.me/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Continuing my series on the works of the first official Zen Master, Bodhidharma (5th century). Hear my thoughts on the start of his talk, Bloodstream Sermon. My comments touch on seeing who you really are, transcendence, being connected to people who have themselves "woken up," and more. This is not a dense, academic, boring "lecture." It's a person buzzed off the Dharma sharing his ecstatic thoughts and musings. This might be my favorite series so far, and I'm not just saying that to hype it up. I'm getting inspired and enlivened by it. I believe you will too! ------- Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Personal Mentoring: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Donate: www.paypal.me/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

New series on the works of the first official Zen Master, Bodhidharma (5th century). Hear my thoughts on his talk, Outline of Practice. I talk the oneness of all, enlightened life/regular life balance, Buddha-vision, and more. This is not a dense, academic, boring "lecture." It's a person buzzed off the Dharma sharing his ecstatic thoughts and musings. This might be my favorite podcast so far, and I'm not just saying that to hype it up. I got inspired and enlivened by it. I believe you will too! Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Affordable Mentoring: https://humansaredivine.blog/spiritual-coaching/ Donate: www.paypal.me/humansaredivine IG / Twitter: @humansaredivine

Mahlia St. Cyr and Tyler Martin are two of the co-founders of St. Thomas Collective. We talk about our journey out of and outside of conservative Christianity and religion. Check them out at: www.stthomascollective.org Instagram: @st.thomascollective Book recs: The Sin of Certainty by Pete Enns Love Wins by Rob Bell "St. Thomas Collective provides a safe community for those who find themselves doubting, frustrated, and spiritually homeless." --- Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Affordable Mentoring: https://humansaredivine.blog/spiritual-coaching/ Donate: www.paypal.me/humansaredivine IG / Twitter: @humansaredivine

The core of your "you" has not been touched, influenced or conditioned by your particular life upbringing. It is infinite in knowledge, wisdom and counsel. It wants to communicate direction to you, to lead you to your best life. Join in on Jesse's Zoom class as he goes deep into how to tune in to the spirit guide that is inside of all us. You don't have to light a candle, buy a crystal or draw a pentagram to access the God within. No special blessing is needed. You take this with you, on the go, in the midst of your ordinary, daily life. Learn how to take life a little easier, by trusting the interior, higher power, that has been with you since you were born. You are human, but you are also divine. This is a lesson for the divine "part" of you, but honestly, is there a difference? Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Affordable Mentoring: https://humansaredivine.blog/spiritual-coaching/ Donate: www.paypal.me/humansaredivine IG / Twitter: @humansaredivine

Spontaneous dharma talk. You'll get more out of this if you meditate for 10-15 mins beforehand. www.humansaredivine.blog www.paypal.me/humansaredivine Twitter: @humansaredivine

What Buddhists call Enlightenment, some Christians have called Union with God. Jesse dives into the Jesus stuff you don't hear about at your local church, and has a bunch of (third)eye opening quotes from Jesus mystics and monks, like Gregory of Nyssa, Meister Eckhart, John of the Cross and more. www.humansaredivine.blog www.paypal.me/humansaredivine Twitter: @humansaredivine

My time with Christianity didn't give me a deep transformation of self, but Buddhism did. Buddhists are more like Jesus than most Christians. Weird, right? Tune in for more. www.humansaredivine.blog www.paypal.me/humansaredivine Twitter: @humansaredivine

Some are too closed off from connection, in the name of "independence," when it's really just self-centered isolation. Others are too attached and enmeshed in their relationships, but call it "love," when it's just fear of being alone. Jesse speaks on the mindful-solution in this spontaneous dharma talk. www.humansaredivine.blog www.paypal.me/humansaredivine Twitter: @humansaredivine

Jim Martin is the founder of The Unusual Buddha. Check out Jim at: www.theunusualbuddha.com His twitter: @notthebuddha All other social media: @theunusualbuddha His book rec: A Buddhist Bible: Dwight Goddard: 9780807059111: Amazon.com: Books "The Unusual Buddha is dedicated to simplifying meditation, Buddhist philosophy and other spiritual, and, philosophical topics. We're dedicated to making these topics relatable and accessible to regular people. We do not subscribe to the soft and fluffy way that this genre is usually depicted. We are about grit reality and humor with edge." --- www.humansaredivine.blog Twitter: @humansaredivine Donate at: paypal.me/humansaredivine

Is interior and personal growth easy or hard? Is it possible we have seen it all wrong? Instead of hard work, like lifting weights or running marathons, what if meditation and similar practices, were more like letting go of the hard things holding us down? Forget picking up dumbbells, what about letting heavy chains fall off of us? True spiritual growth makes life easier, not harder, and getting to that point is easy as well. Listen in to this backwards approach to mental growth. Forget spirituality, this is spiritual-easy!

Are you a victim and servant to your mind? To thoughts? To emotions? Is there an easy way to be free from mind's control? From your own internal activity manipulating and dominating your habits, behaviors and states of being? Find some freedom in this spontaneous dharma talk given by Jesse.

F**k conservative religion! And screw flaky head-in-the-cloud-er's! Is that all spirituality has to offer? What about us normal humans? I present to you "Non-Spiritual Spirituality," a lifestyle that sets and keeps you free from human brokenness, minus the life-denying-rules, exclusionary culture, weirdness, and the like. You can be a normal, down to earth, regular human being, and also be spiritual, content, kind and always-relaxed. Have a fresh look at what spirituality can mean for you.