Self-Help is Bad for You

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Hello and welcome to Self-Help is Bad for You, where you get dumbed-down life advice from a Buddhist brat who barely understands himself, let alone you. Underpromising and overdelivering.

Waylon Lewis

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Waylon talks with his mommy about her path to Buddhism, Enlightened Society & Raising an only Child.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2017 57:38

Linda Lewis, Waylon's mother and Buddhist teacher, talks us through her path of discovering Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Buddhism, and her struggles and delights of raising Waylon as a single momma.

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Conscious Stories: What is a mindful Children's Story?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2017 42:19

What is a mindful Children's Story? How are many children's books un-mindful? Waylon sits down with Andrew Newman of Conscious Stories & Conscious Bedtime Story Club

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How To Slow Down Your Busy Summer.

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2016 11:50

Remember when we were children? Summer was endless, fun, full of possibility? Is it now just hot, busy and full of work, with occasional parties or trips, and it all goes by too fast? Then this is for you! Summer can be spacious, instead of busy. Here are some practical tips. ~ For more: http://www.elephantjournal.com/2015/06/11-mindful-tips-how-to-do-summer-fully-even-if-youre-busy/ ~ Watch the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYi0XXK8xVk&feature=youtu.be

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4 Reminders To Help Us Appreciate Every Day Of This Life.

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2016 8:05

Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish: Carpe Diem & The Four Reminders. ~ For more: http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/09/video-death-comes-without-warning/ Steve Jobs Commencement Speech: http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/02/steve-jobs-the-buddhist-four-reminders/ ~ Watch the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2Rvl_xT0vg

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What You Want Won't Make You Happy.

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2016 5:25

We are all struggling. Reach out. Be kind. Mean it. **Bonus: One minute meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RQDW00FC8Q ~ Watch the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbExYfEY66Y

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The Buddhist Trick To Transforming Obstacles.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2016 8:54

When things get tough, our urge is to tough it out. When the going gets tough, what do we do? Here's how we can turn obstacles into opportunities... ~ Watch the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5X_GKhkwqs

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Yoga: Try This At Home - Linda Sparrowe With Waylon Lewis.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2016 4:33

Waylon and longtime pal and mentor, Linda Sparrowe, sat down in between Linda’s busy teaching schedule at Yoga Journal LIVE in Estes Park, Colorado and got down to the roots of our yoga practice—and why if we’re not doing yoga at home, we’re not real yogis. ~ Watch the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLwnTWGolpA&ebc=ANyPxKpIgROpInCkmIQNXFnVf7b0MCuwsEu0zQtHFW0LKdj7-X6KNQrxBySVHykr7rB5I_gpP_Pz3DzaZcQuEYWP_Q_dDyDlpA

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