Radio for a World that Works

This interview celebrates the launch of Konstantin Voskresenskiy's 'Adventures of Kesha the Russian Boy' as an audio book in English, along with a collection of his poems, again voiced in English by me.It is furthermore a celebration of creative collaboration across global boundaries and cultural understandings, that transcends politics and stereotypes. It shows what can be done with unbounded creative intent, a will to cooperate and enabling technology.The Adventures of Kesha the Russian Boy is a coming-of-age story about the poet and engineer Konstantin Voskresenskiy, written as an autobiography. This fascinating account of the adventures of one young man takes place at a turning point in history: the early years of modern Russia, the following the collapse of the Soviet Union. This book is intended for a broad readership.Find out more about Konstantin's books here: www.litres.ru/konstantin-voskresenskiy/Poetry 'fragment': https://vk.com/music/playlist/158361766_53542827_50bf61901ef63eec69Konstantin Voskresenskiy: Vk79859753732@ya.ruProducer Peter Svetlichniy : petrradiosvet@gmail.comTranslator: Elizabeth 'Liza': Elizavetasuboch@gmail.comProject Manager and Translator: Leah Foden: +44 7530 981024 | Leah-foden@live.co.ukFull project credits:1. Basic translating checking – Kristina Shlykova-Luneva (Russia, Krasnodar city)2. Final checking for basic translating – Christopher Fawcett (U.K.)3. Proofreading/re-translating – Leah Foden (U.K.)4. Notes for proofreading – Carl Munson (U.K.), Peter Svetlichniy (Russia, Stavropol’)5. Final proofreading – Leah Foden (U.K.)6. Reader for audiobook – Carl Munson (U.K.)7. Sound Engineer – Peter Svetlichniy (Russia, Stavropol’)8. Basic illustration – Daria Asanovna Asylbek (Kazakhstan)9. Cover decoration – Marina Aleynikova (Russia, Krasnoyarsk), Khairullin Ildan Nailevich (Russia, Republic of Tatarstan), Tuzhikova Lada Igorevna (Russia, Bryansk), Asylbek Daria Asanovna (Kazakhstan)10. Basic cover design (Russian edition) – Zarifa Kamilievna Azretkuliyeva (Azerbaijan, Baku)11. Cover re-design (English edition) – Sergey Tarabrin (Russia, Novorossiysk)12. Publishing house of electronic books and audiobooks – Aegitas (Russia, Moscow)

In this wonderful conversation, it's suggested I marry my guest - 93 (maybe) year-old Josephine, who talks to me about gratitude, relationships, love, the Royal Family, Americans who marry into the Royal Family (doesn't talk about Prince Andrew), her care home, Devon, England and Tennis.She's marvellous.

Sexual power, shame and approaching menopause are the key themes discussed here with Suzy Williamson, recent 'performing artist' at Devon's Drop The Story Festival. 'Solo Autobiographical Theatre' was the medium, spanx pants, 3" heels and false breasts were part of the get-up, and sexual power the driving force.Among many candid revelations, we discuss the pressure on older women to conform to society's expectations, as Suzy shares about her own dramatic examination of her sexual power."Screw you!" is an important message here. And Blondie, Bardot and Helen Mirren come into the conversation as does the 'weaponisation of cleavage'.Although an intensely and primarily personal event, Suzy reveals how others felt a great benefit from her courageous and daring theatrical articulation. The concept of the 'shame hangover' from shadow work is discussed, and it's a pleasure to hear of how honouring an inkling to explore 'something missing' in one's life can be so revealing and powerful.We conclude with her guidance to other women, who may be wishing to approach menopause positively, as well as her younger self, which is thoroughly heart-warming and inspiring, like the whole conversation.

Part One of this interview can be found here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/carlmunson/the-amazing-jaki-king-and-www-adoddle-orHere, in Part Two, Jaki goes into greater depth, including her personal challenge of facing Complex PTSD whilst developing this incredible project on a tiny budget and small team of volunteers.There's more information on how to get involved, at every level and in any location, as well as how to become a sponsor too.www.aDoddle.org

Here's part one of a delightful and inspiring interview with adoddle.org Founder Jaki King.In this conversation, we talk about how adoddle came about and what, in essence, it is.www.adoddle.org is a remarkably simple idea that - as you'll hear - is hugely inspiring in its creation and development.Find out more and sign up or get support, locally, at www.adoddle.org

World Mental Health Day - although I think of myself as mentally resilient, I have not been without my own challenges. Living with a loving husband who has battled his inner demons throughout his life and our married life, meant that for many years I took on the role of ‘the strong one’.Over time I realised that, despite my husband’s own challenges, he is the strong one and my well meant efforts meant that I inadvertently disempowered us both in certain areas of our lives. This is often the case when your default setting is ‘the helper’ - those who put themselves in the role of rescuer, often don’t know how to ask and receive help for themselves whilst not always empowering others with their help. Having done personal research on this phenomena, I could share a lot more on this subject but now is not the time.It finally took a conflict at work over 12 years ago, and a long hard look at myself, to see how much I had lost myself by focussing on the needs of others rather than my own. Once I saw what I was doing, I was able to slowly come back to myself. Layer by layer I have started to let go of what is no longer serving me and embrace what is.There are three areas of focus that are now an essential part of my life and work as a coach:1. Feed Connection - presenceAlthough I value my time alone, I know it is essential that I reach out to my husband, family, friends and colleagues and make time and an effort to keep me from isolating myself. This is particularly important when you are a solopreneur. Spending quality time with my wonderful husband and connecting to nature has been another essential part of my home coming to my own true nature. I thank my dog Eva for ensuring I go out every day, in all weathers!2. Feed Creativity - curiosityThis has been huge for me. Focussing on what I love and consistently feeding and nourishing the light. To unleash my creative heart and to allow myself to express all of me without editing myself away. This has been enormously empowering and has allowed me to reconnect to my strong and courageous heart and spirit.3. Feed Compassion - kindnessNurturing loving kindness and compassion for myself has also been instrumental. Noticing my inner critic and not judging it or engaging with it. Allowing myself to be ok with not knowing. Creating awareness of my loving heart and giving it space to speak and feel heard. Breathing into my body and cultivating a generosity of spirit through practicing gratitude.Thank you to all who have walked beside me over the past number of years - friends, colleagues and clients - as I found my way back to myself The Heartworker’s Way. You have my gratitude and my love.Ann, aka The Heartworker

This one from the archive, Chris is currently creating 'Confessions of a Holy Man: A Novel Autobiography' - How I went from “a bit of a dick” to “badass buddha” in just five decades.More here: https://www.patreon.com/ConfessionsofaHolyMan

Great to talk to Karen 'True Profit' Skidmore about 'Content Creation Anxiety', a condition we discovered togetherrecently, where people struggle to commit to a regular recording and production routine.Karen's solution is to record batches, or a Netflix-style season, in one sitting and outsource the post-production to someone else. Result!We also discuss her True Profit Business book, published this very week, that can help entrepreneurs re-humanise and personalise their commercial endeavours - getting a good balance of creativity, profitability and impact.It was so good to de-hype and deconstruct the digital age of doing business with Karen, and consider what an 'elder' perspective can bring to the potentially fulfilling world of creating and running your own business.We celebrate a move away from the shaming and doubt-creating techniques of online marketing experts and a return to passion, creativity, authenticity and flow!More about Karen's new book at https://karenskidmore.com/book

Not the best recording I've ever made, due to some tech issues, but worthy of inclusion I feel.Here, Gav Hughes and I - using Communication Club 'rules' - dig deeper into our views about initiation, vulnerability, young men and elders. A conversation sparked by this article: http://www.inside-man.co.uk/2014/11/02/if-you-dont-initiate-your-young-men-they-will-burn-down-the-villageAnd further fuelled by this video: https://www.facebook.com/king.judah/videos/10156193551116593/I incorrectly referred to the speaker as Judah Isvaran, it is actually Jameela Jamil

Carl Munson with an insight into how Communication Club works, including the first and only rule; some intentions, considerations and lubrication.Read the article here: https://bit.ly/2lMr7mC

From a longer interview https://www.spreaker.com/user/carlmunson/ready-for-a-society-re-boot-charlie-mitcA game-changer and social 'galvaniser' since the age of eight, Charlie Mitchell was a life-coaching early adopter who has become something of a 'leader whisperer' in the corporate and charity sectors.As the threads of personal development, coaching and social transformation have come together for Charlie and culminated against a collective backdrop of crisis and unprecedented change, she's ready with a new kind of support - for those who want to support their communities and ultimately change the world.Hear all about her journey in this interview and find out more about her work at: https://creatingspace4u.net/

A game-changer and social 'galvaniser' since the age of eight, Charlie Mitchell was a life-coaching early adopter who has become something of a 'leader whisperer' in the corporate and charity sectors.As the threads of personal development, coaching and social transformation have come together for Charlie and culminated against a collective backdrop of crisis and unprecedented change, she's ready with a new kind of support - for those who want to support their communities and ultimately change the world.Hear all about her journey in this interview and find out more about her work at: https://creatingspace4u.net/

The return of Communication Club

'The Grandfathers' is a new project associated with Social Network for Communities - OurNet"Wise Elders on Demand" - “Wisdom you can’t refuse” - “Trusty NOT Rusty” “WE know what it’s like to be YOUNG, YOU don’t know what it’s like to be OLD!”OurNet team Michael Brodie & Carl Munson have over 120 years combined real-life experience that they intend share with their generally younger Aveiro University (Portugal) Incubator colleagues.The 'youngsters' have great ideas, endless energy and the will to change the world. The oldies, or preferably 'elders', have experience, success (& failure) and a genuine wish to support the next generations who will change the world.Their wish is to help from their wealth of experience as 'pre-historic social entrepreneurs' with decades of hard-won experience in personal and community development.- Know-what and know-how from an elder entrepreneur perspective- Experience in coaching, consultancy and narrative transformation- Specialist sector knowledge in Ethical Business, Publishing, Holistic Health, Alternative Living, Community Development- Practical insight to share in sales, marketing, PR and personal effectiveness- UK market and cultural links/networkingCome see The Grandfathers - Weekly drop-in in Aveiro (PCI Incubator), by appointment, listen to our podcast and join us at our occasional talks and workshops...

In a time of crisis for male identity and when rites of passage and growing up are optional, does the potentially terrifying ordeal of coming out give gay men character-building access to personal power?Really looking forward to talking to my friend Chris White about this and his personal insight from the process for my podcast...

If you want to 'make social media great again', you can give Carl Munson of OurNet's 5-day, self-led programme here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ournetinteractive/learning_content/This audio diary is Carl's own check-ins during his own commitment to the process.

Looking for answers to my questions about 'masculinity', 'rites of passage' and 'growing up', I was sent in the direction of today's guest - David Schofield.I'm delighted to say I'm already benefiting from David's practical and down-to-earth 'Men On Purpose (enabling men to build a business and impact the world)' programme, but in this fascinating conversation, I discover that his work reaches far beyond the contemporary 'masculinity' conversation.Although an articulate and insightful commentator on all of the issues for which I tracked him down, it seems David has a more overwhelming agenda. He's up for making the world a better place through clearly-intentioned and practical action, by all who are interested in what I see as a 'world that works'.We do look at the 'P'-word, Patriarchy, in our conversation and how men might grow up and serve their communities as much, if not more than, they serve themselves.It was a delight to discover that his work owns and transcends the male shadow, but doesn't get stuck there. The 'Ethical Organiser', as he calls himself is in service to all - in recognition of what unites and motivates us, rather than what divides and undermines.There is a new and unlikely rite of passage that we also discuss, as well as talking about how David has tied his experience and insight together into a service, which you can find out more about here: http://ethicalorganiser.org/

In this upbeat, conversational interview, find out more about Radical Honesty with CEO John Rosania, in my latest 'Communities for a World that Works' (radically honest) piece for OurNet. Listen and learn how to bring more honesty and authenticity in to YOUR life and community, and find out more about John, and Radical Honesty, here: https://www.radicalhonesty.com/john-rosania

Fascinating to talk to my former boxing and fitness coach Chris Rattenbury who joined me to consider one of the big themes of the moment – ‘what is masculinity?’As well as considering his chances with Donald Trump in a scrap, Chris talks about what it is to be a real man in these complex times.We talk about the ‘old days’ of our club where ‘Chef’, ‘The Viking’ and ‘The Fridge’ came together and perhaps surprisingly learnt something about themselves by immersion in the art of boxing. Chris looks at the origins of formalised combat and talks about his own experience as a teacher, working with hundreds of young people over twenty years.Based on his insight from the ring and the gym – currently, the hugely successful Kings Boxing Academy in Kingsteignton, Devon - Chris also offers his unique and perhaps old-fashioned view of masculinity and manliness.I’m eternally grateful to Chris for giving his time, energy and passion to me and others at our short-lived, yet deeply impactful club. My prejudiced view of boxing and physicality was changed forever by his approach and I recommend it to anyone who spends too much time in their head. He also manages to address capitalism, social media, and what young men might do, to find themselves in a challenging world.Perhaps a big part of being a man is taking action? Taking action on improving yourself, stepping up in your community and working for the benefit of others?Carl ‘The Cobra’ MunsonPictured: Chris Rattenbury showing his 'feminine side'?

It’s over ten years since I first came across Non-violent Communication (or NVC), thanks to my friend and guide Rev. Hilary Woollett. It’s the gift that keeps on giving from originator and master communicator Marshall Rosenberg, who formulated the first principles in 1960’s America.For OurNet, where my role sits largely within communication, I’m revisiting this profound methodology in the realms of ‘Communication for a World that Works’, i.e. a spotlight on a way of connecting with others, and ourselves, that can offer more of what I believe our hearts desire.OurNet is essentially an online community communication concept, and whilst creating a new context where communities can connect more richly, our aim is not to be prescriptive or dogmatic.I share this look at NVC with you, not necessarily as an endorsement or expectation, but as a possibility and point of reference, in a world where communication technology is increasingly sophisticated, yet the transmission and reception still often resorts to level: ‘primitive’.It would appear we humans are being blessed with a next-level Gutenberg moment, and with it an absolute deluge of potentially liberating information and awareness. But we seem to be struggling to move beyond our hard-wired reactions of polarity, conflict and war – even if our new weapon of choice is a keyboard.Hence the review of NVC. Here’s a way of lifting our relationships from the battlefield and into a more idealistic and experimental laboratory; ultimately into respect, love and compassion.In Oxford, UK, on a hot Spring day in 2008, I attended my first NVC workshop with renowned trainer and exponent Bridget Belgrave. In her enobling environment, a sign greeted us that asked: “Would you like to... • Be honest without insulting people • Be heard to your complete satisfaction • Handle conflict with consequence • Transform anger into positive communication • Never hear blame or criticism again • Inspire willing cooperation • Deepen good relationships • Enjoy people"Who wouldn’t want any, or all, of those blessings in their lives?So what follows is my conversation with Bridget, after the workshop, about Non-violent Communication, where I begin by attempting to put some NVC principles into practice.Later in the interview I ask Bridget a BIG question: Is there a massive mis-match between what people are feeling and needing, and what our society gives them?For that matter, are YOUR needs being met by the ‘common agreements’ of how our world operates in that curious and increasingly, ill-fitting place known as ‘normality’? If they’re not, if you feel like the proverbial ‘square peg’ you may wish to keep listening...Find out more about Bridget here: http://www.nvcdancefloors.com/More general information about NVC here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonviolent_CommunicationI finish with something my aforementioned friend Hilary said when I interviewed her about Nonviolent Communication: “We have a tremendous power in our world to think before we speak,” she said. “And to know that there is another way of doing it,” she added.Stay tuned for more ‘other ways’, here, on radio for a world that works...Diagram: William Huston - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonviolent_Communication#/media/File:The_Inner_World_of_OFNR_(NVC).png

Here, I talk to Timothy Wenger of www.themaneffect.com about his work within the awakening world of masculinity, and what it is to be a man, in these times.Timothy tells me how he got into the depth of this work, how it’s affected him personally and his key insights for others embarked on this courageous quest.Is Christ really a good role model? Should we even look to individuals for inspiration? Perhaps it’s HOW we’re being, rather than WHO we’re being that matters, when it comes to our leading-edge understanding of this crucial subject for humanity.Please complete Timothy's survey here: http://themaneffect.com/thejourney/masculinity-survey

From the archive with a 10-year vintage, this recording still gets the hairs on the back of my neck standing up!This is Transition Green Giant Rob Hopkins talking to me after the Transition Handbook launch (I think) in Totnes, the spiritual home of the movement.Photo: https://transitionbristol.net/rob-hopkins/

"When coins rattle, philosophers are silent" - Balkan proverbBut what do philosophers say when fiat currencies are nearing the end of their serviceable life and cryptocurrency is on the horizon?OurNet (https://about.ournet.news/) Founder and CEO Michael Brodie discusses a possible future of money, trade and the valuing human relationships with OurNet community builder Carl Munson.Comments most welcome on this ‘ONversation’...

Why (co)work in the city, when you can (co)work in nature?Here's Carl Munson's vision of a rural coworking project for Portugal; project partners invited now for a Spring 2019 launch.Online, visual presentation of this here: https://carlmunson.weebly.com/homestead.html

From a recent discussion on the Virtual Village Radio Show with Lenny McCoy and Carl Munson...

Full Text..."And now in the name of our loving, liberating and life-giving God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen."From the Song of Solomon, in the Bible: Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, a raging flame. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it."The late Dr Martin Luther King Jr once said, and I quote: 'We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we do that, we will make of this old world a new world, for love is the only way.'"There's power in love. Don't underestimate it. Don't even over-sentimentalise it. There's power, power in love."If you don't believe me, think about a time when you first fell in love. The whole world seemed to centre around you and your beloved."Oh there's power, power in love. Not just in its romantic forms, but any form, any shape of love. There's a certain sense in which when you are loved, and you know it, when someone cares for you, and you know it, when you love and you show it - it actually feels right."There is something right about it. And there's a reason for it. The reason has to do with the source. We were made by a power of love, and our lives were meant - and are meant - to be lived in that love. That's why we are here."Ultimately, the source of love is God himself: the source of all of our lives. There's an old medieval poem that says: 'Where true love is found, God himself is there'."The New Testament says it this way: 'Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God, and those who love are born of God and know God. Those who do not love do not know God.' Why? 'For God is love.'"There's power in love. There's power in love to help and heal when nothing else can."There's power in love to lift up and liberate when nothing else will."There's power in love to show us the way to live."Set me as a seal on your heart... a seal on your arm, for love is as strong as death."But love is not only about a young couple. Now the power of love is demonstrated by the fact that we're all here. Two young people fell in love, and we all showed up."But it's not just for and about a young couple, who we rejoice with. It's more than that."Jesus of Nazareth on one occasion was asked by a lawyer to sum up the essence of the teachings of Moses, and he went back and he reached back into the Hebrew scriptures, to Deuteronomy and Leviticus, and Jesus said: 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind and all your strength. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbour as yourself.'"And then in Matthew's version, he added, he said: 'On these two, love of God and love of neighbour, hang all the law, all the prophets, everything that Moses wrote, everything in the holy prophets, everything in the scriptures, everything that God has been trying to tell the world... love God, love your neighbours, and while you're at it, love yourself.'"Someone once said that Jesus began the most revolutionary movement in human history."A movement grounded in the unconditional love of God for the world - and a movement mandating people to live that love, and in so doing to change not only their lives but the very life of the world itself."I'm talking about power. Real power. Power to change the world."If you don't believe me, well, there were some old slaves in America's Antebellum South who explained the dynamic power of love and why it has the power to transform."They explained it this way. They sang a spiritual, even in the midst of their captivity. It's one that says 'There is a balm in Gilead...' a healing balm, something that can make things right."'There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole, there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul.'"And one of the stanzas actually explains why. They said: 'If you cannot preach like Peter, and you cannot pray like Paul, you just tell the love of Jesus, how he died to save us all."'"Oh, that's the balm in Gilead! This way of love, it is the way of life. They got it. He died to save us all."He didn't die for anything he could get out of it. Jesus did not get an honorary doctorate for dying. He didn't... he wasn't getting anything out of it. He gave up his life, he sacrificed his life, for the good of others, for the good of the other, for the wellbeing of the world... for us."That's what love is. Love is not selfish and self-centred. Love can be sacrificial, and in so doing, becomes redemptive. And that way of unselfish, sacrificial, redemptive love changes lives, and it can change this world."If you don't believe me, just stop and imagine. Think and imagine a world where love is the way.""Imagine our homes and families where love is the way. Imagine neighbourhoods and communities where love is the way."Imagine governments and nations where love is the way. Imagine business and commerce where this love is the way."Imagine this tired old world where love is the way. When love is the way - unselfish, sacrificial, redemptive."When love is the way, then no child will go to bed hungry in this world ever again."When love is the way, we will let justice roll down like a mighty stream and righteousness like an ever-flowing brook."When love is the way, poverty will become history. When love is the way, the earth will be a sanctuary."When love is the way, we will lay down our swords and shields, down by the riverside, to study war no more."When love is the way, there's plenty good room - plenty good room - for all of God's children."Because when love is the way, we actually treat each other, well... like we are actually family."When love is the way, we know that God is the source of us all, and we are brothers and sisters, children of God."My brothers and sisters, that's a new heaven, a new earth, a new world, a new human family."And let me tell you something, old Solomon was right in the Old Testament: that's fire."Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - and with this I will sit down, we gotta get you all married - French Jesuit Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was arguably one of the great minds, great spirits of the 20th century."Jesuit, Roman Catholic priest, scientist, a scholar, a mystic."In some of his writings, he said, from his scientific background as well as his theological one, in some of his writings he said - as others have - that the discovery, or invention, or harnessing of fire was one of the great scientific and technological discoveries in all of human history."Fire to a great extent made human civilisation possible. Fire made it possible to cook food and to provide sanitary ways of eating which reduced the spread of disease in its time."Fire made it possible to heat warm environments and thereby made human migration around the world a possibility, even into colder climates."Fire made it possible - there was no Bronze Age without fire, no Iron Age without fire, no Industrial Revolution without fire."The advances of fire and technology are greatly dependent on the human ability and capacity to take fire and use it for human good."Anybody get here in a car today? An automobile? Nod your heads if you did - I know there were some carriages. But those of us who came in cars, fire - the controlled, harnessed fire - made that possible."I know that the Bible says, and I believe it, that Jesus walked on the water. But I have to tell you, I did not walk across the Atlantic Ocean to get here."Controlled fire in that plane got me here. Fire makes it possible for us to text and tweet and email and Instagram and Facebook and socially be dysfunctional with each other."Fire makes all of that possible, and de Chardin said fire was one of the greatest discoveries in all of human history."And he then went on to say that if humanity ever harnesses the energy of fire again, if humanity ever captures the energy of love - it will be the second time in history that we have discovered fire."Dr King was right: we must discover love - the redemptive power of love. And when we do that, we will make of this old world, a new world."My brother, my sister, God love you, God bless you, and may God hold us all in those almighty hands of love."

It was great to catch up with our dear friend and mindful meditation mentor mate Tom Evans, who recently introduced us to Insight Timer and thereby thousands of meditators and new connections. Here, in our 'sandwiched' conversation, I began by acknowledging Tom's millionth listen on Insight Timer, talked about the extraordinary reach and future of the app, and took a little look at the very nature of Meditation. Louisa tag-teamed with me and brought an astrological flavour to the catch-up with Mr Evans, looking at natural patterns, cosmic rhythms and going with the temporal flow.Tom went deeper into his personal experience and admiration of the Insight Timer phenomenon, and discussed his book "New Magic for a New Era" - based on the realisation that trauma isn't necessary for growth.'Magical Marketing' was also discussed, and Tom's 'best advice' for creating positive change.Find Tom's meditations here: https://insighttimer.com/tomevansLouisa's here: https://insighttimer.com/LouisaTannerMunsonAnd mine here: https://insighttimer.com/medsimples

Usually, the reviews of social media/Web2.0+ sites have appeared as articles first, then podcasts. On this occasion, the #rfawtw look into Patreon is in audio format first. A more in-depth article will follow in due course...

Original review on Steemit - https://steemit.com/alt2fb/@carlmunson/ong-social-review

It's 'Home Shanti', as the Munson household celebrate Louisa's debut on the Insight Timer app' - that great, and FREE, resource for all the world's well-being. Her 'Love Your Body Better' hypnotic meditation seems to be going down a storm with rave reviews (and nearly 650+ listens in less than 24 hours) and joins Carl's earlier effort - to make this a family affair for mental care!Louisa & Carl give grateful thanks to Tom Evans and Smita Joshi for flying the Insight Timer flag and getting them involved.More here: https://insighttimer.com/LouisaTannerMunson/guided-meditations/love-your-body-betterMake contact: louisatannermunson@gmail.com or carl@carlmunson.com

See full review on my steemit blog - @carlmunson - https://steemit.com/vero/@carlmunson/dejected-about-diaspora-i-m-verifying-vero-instead-vero-social-network-app-reviewed

I have very mixed feelings about Facebook at the moment, yet on the plus side I do get to stay in touch with far-flung friends who are an un-ending source of inspiration. One such friend - originally off, but now mostly on line, is Bruce Caswell, who did his social network the massive favour of reminding them, and thankfully me, about the 'Four Agreements', originated by Don Miguel Ruiz.A long-time, blow-away set of aphorisms in my life, I was moved to record and share them through my 'Radio for a World that Works' podcast, to deepen my appreciation and inwardly ingest their inspiring energy. They are:1. Be impeccable with your word.2. Don’t take anything personally.3. Don’t make assumptions.4. Always do your best.(They are further fleshed out in an infographic that's included in my Steemit article: https://steemit.com/thefouragreements/@carlmunson/how-could-anyone-disagree-with-the-four-agreements)Don Miguel Ruiz is a renowned spiritual teacher and internationally bestselling author of the “Toltec Wisdom Series,” including: “The Four Agreements,” “The Mastery of Love,” “The Voice of Knowledge,” “The Four Agreements Companion Book,” “The Circle of Fire,” and “The Fifth Agreement.” Would the latter be a cheeky bit of what marketers, like Bruce, call 'extending the product life cycle?!Anyway good luck and massive gratitude to Don Miguel, who has spent the past three decades guiding students to personal freedom through his profound insights regarding the nature of human reality. The Toltec Wisdom books have been published in 40 languages worldwide.The youngest of thirteen children, Ruiz was born in rural Mexico to parents who were healers and practitioners of ancient Toltec traditions. As a young adult, he graduated from medical school in Mexico City and practiced neurosurgery with his older brother in Tijuana. A near-fatal car crash forever changed the direction of his life, however, causing him to leave medicine and to examine the essential truth about life and humanity. With his mother’s help, and through her ancestral teachings, he discovered his own path to awareness, which evolved into a deep understanding of the physical universe and the virtual world of the mind.First published in 1997, The Four Agreements book has since sold over six million copies in the United States and seven million worldwide.More at: https://www.thefouragreements.com/Bruce Caswell MSc, business development consultant, skilled in coaching, sales & marketing including proposal management can be found on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucecaswell/

In this #rfawtw podcast we talk to Daniel Lind, founder and live-wire behind Lettuce Grow and Re-Fresh, based in Lisbon, Portugal. The Swedish-born entrepreneur and visionary shares his passion for connecting Portugal’s native food and drink with local communities, for profound social effect. Why when 50% of Portugal is agricultural, do we see so little Portuguese produce in the shops? Daniel is outraged by this and has a solution.Disruption and localisation of the food supply chain, now arguably dominated by corporations, has the potential to regenerate local communities and revive livelihoods. We’d love to see that and this man needs backing!More at: http://lettuce-grow.com

So far, I've looked at MeWe and Mastodon in my review of alternatives to Facebook. In this outing, I look at a mission-based network - The Full Circle Project - which I'm evaluating using these key parameters, as with all my reviews:Brief introduction - What THEY say - Positives - Negatives - Ease of sign-up, use & connection with others - 'Money' Munson's verdict

Some say "the Devil has all the best tunes". So how is it a Roman Catholic nun was the founding force behind a brass band that helped shape some the world's most beloved musical forms and generations of Reggae superstars? Take it easy, sit back, and allow yourself twenty minutes to get a mere taste of the remarkable story that is the 'Alpha Boys' School: Cradle of Jamaican Music' by Heather Augustyn and Adam Reeves.Hear how a strict disciplinarian regime for 'wayward boys,’ many of whom were orphaned or from deeply troubled backgrounds and hailing from some of the toughest streets in the world, created the very foundations of Jamaican jazz, ska, rocksteady, reggae, dancehall and dub.I'm not sure Satan has ever run a bass-heavy sound system, spinning a collection of the hippest jazz, R’n’B and ska 45s, but Sister Mary Ignatius did, for an incredible 64 years, inspiring generations of young men to make music their occupation.Find out more now about the Godmother of Ska and Reggae and her proteges, as I begin by asking co-author of this amazing book, Adam Reeves: "How did you get into reggae?"The book features a foreword by world-renowned reggae DJ and broadcaster David Rodigan and stunning cover art by French oil painter Jean-Christophe Molineris.On sale now at skabook.com, amazon.com, or amazon.co.uk.The authors are available for press and further radio interviews: Heather Augustyn (USA): haugustyn@yahoo.com // Adam Reeves (UK): alkreeves@gmail.comTo hear a brand new mix of Alpha music by author Adam Reeves, go to:https://www.mixcloud.com/Rudereaktor/alpha-boys-school-cradle-of-jamaican-music-pt-1/

A heart-warming interview with Guy Coxall