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Bright on Buddhism - Dōgen - Passages from ShōbōgenzōJoin us as we read the Kazuaki Tanahashi translation of "Actualizing the Fundamental Point," "Being-Time," and "Body-and-Mind Study of The Way."Resources: Dogen, Trans. Thomas Cleary; Shobogenzo: Zen Essays By Dogen; U. of Hawaii Press, Honolulu; ISBN 0-8248-1014-7 (1st edition, hardback, 1986).; Dogen, Trans. Norman Waddell and Masao Abe; The Heart of Dogen's Shobogenzo; SUNY Press, Albany; ISBN 0-7914-5242-5 (1st edition, hardback, 2002).; Dogen, Trans. Thomas Cleary; Rational Zen: The Mind of Dogen Zenji; Shambhala, Boston; ISBN 0-87773-689-8 (1st edition, hardback, 1992).; Dogen, Trans. Gudo Wafu Nishijima & Chodo Cross; Master Dogen's Shobogenzo; Windbell Publications, London; ISBN 0-9523002-1-4 (four volumes, paperback, 1994).; Dogen, Ed. Kazuaki Tanahashi; Moon in a Dewdrop: Writings of Zen Master Dogen; North Point Press, San Francisco; ISBN 0-86547-185-1 (hardback, 1985).; Yuho Yokoi; Zen Master Dogen; Weatherhill Inc., New York; ISBN 0-8348-0116-7 (6th edition, paperback, 1990); Steven Heine; Dogen and the Koan Tradition: A Tale of Two Shobogenzo Texts; SUNY Press, Albany; ISBN 0-7914-1773-5 (1st edition, hardback, 1994); Carl Bielefeldt; Dogen's Manuals of Zen Meditation; University of California Press, Berkeley, Los Angeles, London; ISBN 0-520-06835-1 (paperback, 1988?); Dogen, Trans. Shohaku Okumura and Taigen Daniel Leighton, with commentary by Kosho Uchiyama Roshi: The Wholehearted Way; Tuttle Publishing; ISBN 0-8048-3105-X (first edition, paperback, 1997).; Roshi P. T. N. Houn Jiyu-Kennett; Zen is Eternal Life; Shasta Abbey Press; ISBN 0-930066-06-5 (third edition, paperback, 1987).; Shobogenzo, or The Treasure House of the Eye of the True Teachings by Great Master Dogen, VOLUME 1 - Translator, Rev. Hubert Nearman, F.O.B.C.; Editor & Consultant, Rev. Daizui MacPhillamy, M.O.B.C.; Shasta Abbey Press; ISBN 0-930066-17-0 (1996); Dogen, Trans. Eido Shimano Roshi & Charles Vacher; Shobogenzo Uji; ISBN 2-909422-24-0 (1997); and Shobogenzo Yui Butsu Yo Butsu and Shoji; ISBN 2-909422-37-2 (1999).https://wck.org/relief/chefs-for-gazaDo you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com.Credits:Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-HostProven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host

In episode 147 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined by John Cohen, Executive Director of the Program for Countering Hybrid Threats at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®); and Kaitlin Drape, Hybrid Threat Intelligence Analyst at CIS. Together, they discuss how to actualize threat intel for the purpose of building effective defense programs and operational response plans. Here are some highlights from our episode:01:27. Which two questions you want to answer when providing intelligence on a threat05:19. How to avoid underutilizing or misunderstanding the utility of threat intel13.18. A real-life story from John of when intelligence made a difference in a security incident17:05. The foundation and building blocks of maturing your threat intelligence program22:14. The value of working with non-intelligence groups to formulate effective response plans24:22. CIS's ongoing work to help organizations proactively ingest and use threat intel28:24. How cross-collaboration across an organization brings threat intel into a lifecycle31:01. Kaitlin's work as an exemplar of how to make threat intelligence operational36:20. The ongoing evolution of hybrid threat intel to inform meaningful operational responsesResourcesThreatWA™How Threat Modeling, Actor Attribution Grow Cyber DefensesCountering Multidimensional Threats: Lessons Learned from the 2024 ElectionEpisode 119: Multidimensional Threat Defense at Large EventsSinaloa cartel used phone data and surveillance cameras to find FBI informants, DOJ saysIf you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing podcast@cisecurity.org.

Creative actualization demands sacrifice. There's a saying that goes something like this, “you can have whatever you want, and if you don't have it you either don't want it or you're bargaining over the price”. Now justified political critiques aside, I reference this quote to ask: In what ways are we bargaining over the price of actualizing our desire? Inside this episode I reflect alongside you and the 4 seasons of creative initiation: remembrance, surrender, sacrifice and erotic expression. Sometimes these seasons happen in order, sometimes they are non-linear. Which stage are you in? Will you allow yourself to believe it's exactly where you're supposed to be in this season? Let's stop devising creative ways to get out of taking our own medicine. My intention behind recording this episode is to invite us to allow ourselves to be exactly where we are, willing students of all the wisdom embedded in our current season of transformation and initiation.ResourcesLet's Work Together 1:1 On Launching Your Public Creative Practice in 8 Weeks (Enrollment Closes July 17th, 2025): https://www.seedaschool.com/coachingSubscribe to the Seeda School Substack: ⁠https://seedaschool.substack.com/⁠Follow Ayana on Instagram: ⁠⁠@ayzaco⁠⁠Follow Ayana on Threads: ⁠⁠@ayzaco⁠⁠Follow Seeda School on Instagram: ⁠⁠@seedaschool⁠CitationsAudre Lorde, “Uses of the Erotic, The Erotic As Power” (1978)Cover Art: She Kept Her Conjuring Table Very Neat, 1990, Renee Stout (American, born 1958), mixed media. (Source: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts⁠)

Daragh Murphy is giving brands their own credit-card platform—no legacy bank required.On this week's Grit, the Imprint co-founder and CEO traces the leap from being a junior lawyer to closing nine-figure card deals.He breaks down the hidden economics of credit-card loyalty, the discipline of treating capital “like the last dollar,” and how AI will slash risk-and-support costs.Guest: Daragh Murphy, CEO & Co-Founder of ImprintChapters:00:00 Trailer00:48 Introduction01:30 Actualizing the dream08:37 Imprint11:37 Partnerships are massive16:48 Understand the market18:42 “Get more, spend more” tradeoffs23:57 Fishing in the wrong ponds31:32 Can't skip work32:43 Exciting and scary34:56 Pride and ownership46:50 The way you spend your day50:20 New technologies54:51 Who Imprint is hiring54:59 What “grit” means to Daragh55:34 OutroMentioned in this episode: Figma, Rippling, H-E-B Grocery Company, LP, Barclays US, IBM, Coinbase, Charlie Munger, Instagram, Hamptons, Google, Nick Huber, Ribbit, Ireland, WeWork, Adam Kim, Amazon, Shopify, Tobias Lütke, Duolingo, Parker ConradLinks:Connect with DaraghLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comLearn more about Kleiner Perkins

Okay, well, after almost two years of recurring panic attacks and nervous system dysregulation, my body finally knows it's safe to be seen. Turns out, living your dreams was never really about us to begin with. Actualizing our purpose is a gift for collective healing. Can you believe this was only part of what I took away from delivering my signature method - The Lightning Method: Move from Stuck to Unstoppable this past week at TEDx Buckhead. Momma is officially a TEDx speaker. And panic-free.If you're navigating anxiety, healing trauma, or trying to find your voice, let this episode be the sign you've been looking for. You are more powerful than you think and more equipped to deliver your medicine to the world than you can even imagine right now. It's time to move forward because the world needs you. All this (and more on nervous system healing, creative purpose, and transformation) in this episode of Healing is Hilarious!SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AND LEAVE A REVIEW! PRODUCED BY Skewed Orbit StudiosIG: instagram.com/healhahapodYOUTUBE: youtube.com/@therachellaforceVISIT: rachellaforce.com

Chapter 7 on the Four Virtues, is a detailed reminder of the teachings of the Lotus Bodhisattva Mahasattva through the concepts of Actualizing and Sharing our practice in our daily activities and the influence of others. “Buddhism Reference” – Now Available in the TLK Bookstore; www.lulu.com/spotlight/kwoon

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In this episode of The Radiant Astrology Podcast, I discuss the transit of Neptune through Aries with my guest the Asheville-based astrologer Brian Allemana of Soul Rise Astrology. Neptune entered Aries on March 30 and we explore the nature of transcendental Neptune in this fire sign of initiation. We also discuss what to make of Saturn conjoining Neptune throughout 2025 and 2026.For astrology updates, sign up to my free newsletter at https://www.radiantastrology.com/signupTo learn more about Brian Allemana, visit his website https://soulriseastrology.com/Intro song The Dream from the Broken Promises album by Elisabeth Eleckra https://elisabethelektra.bandcamp.com/track/the-dream

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How much of your potential have you actualized?That's actually a trick question. Because the real question is: Do you even know how much potential you have? You can't measure what you've actualized until you first recognize the vastness of your inner reservoir—your treasure chest of talents, skills, and gifts, both inherent and acquired.This touches on a fundamental truth: each of us is blessed with unique abilities, shaped by both nature and nurture. And deep down, we all seek to actualize that potential—whether in business, creativity, relationships, or personal growth.In fact, success can be defined as the ratio of actualized potential to total potential. If your capacity is 100, have you reached 10%? 20%? More?This awareness impacts every aspect of our lives. Please join Rabbi Simon Jacobson as we embark on this journey together—raising the bar, unlocking our hidden strengths, and fully embracing our divine potential. The more we recognize what lies within us, the more we can illuminate the world around us.

Today we're talking about Perfect Tides by Three Bees! A game about growing up in a resort town and living a life on the early internet.Get Perfect Tides on Steam, GOG, or itch! Check out Meredith Gran's other work on her website and follow her on Bluesky! Wishlist Perfect Tides: Station to Station on Steam!!!---Follow Remy on Bluesky! Check out his work on his website! Check out sunset visitor 斜陽過客's website! Buy 1000xRESIST on Steam or Switch!!!!---Discussed in the episodePerfect Tides (Original Soundtrack) by Daniel Kobylarz on bandcampNextel Chirp on YouTubeDucks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton on Drawn and QuarterlyAdditional linksMeredith Gran on YouTubeFireside Chat featuring Meredith Gran and Tony Howard-Arias by Fellow Traveller on YouTubeMeredith Gran Interview | Perfect Tides: Station To Station by Cressup on YouTube---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(00:00) - We're renaming Early Access (00:29) - A normal episode that we are feeling normal about!!!!!!!!!!! (01:38) - What is Perfect Tides? (02:57) - Why Remy chose Perfect Tides (06:24) - Point and Click games (09:41) - The game is honest (19:40) - Shilling for Perfect Tides (21:17) - Perfect Tides by Daniel Kobylarz (21:53) - Mara's family | Spoilers (30:50) - Lily | Spoilers (35:52) - New Reunion by Daniel Kobylarz (36:20) - Lily | Spoilers (40:54) - The Narrator | Spoilers (43:04) - The Jason of it all | Spoilers (48:06) - Staggle and The Internet | Spoilers (01:04:14) - Timothy and Judaism | Spoilers (01:09:38) - Final Fantasy VII Spoilers (for real) | Spoilers (01:12:38) - Calling out a few more specific things | Spoilers (01:14:24) - Big Takeaways (01:15:01) - Chase's Big Takeaway (01:19:46) - Kim's Big Takeaway (01:22:16) - Remy's Big Takeaway (01:29:14) - AJ's Big Takeaway (01:33:57) - That's Perfect Tides! (01:34:17) - Thank you Remy! (01:36:04) - Thank you so much for listening

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In this session of Awareness in Action, Roshi Joan Halifax, Sensei Kozan, and Dr. Wendy Lau explore how direct engagement with social issues emerges naturally from Buddhist practice. The discussion examines Buddhist practice not as […]

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(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on December 28 , 2024 for a Daylong Retreat at Karuna Buddhist Vihara Meditation Center.

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(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on December 28 , 2024 for a Daylong Retreat at Karuna Buddhist Vihara Meditation Center.

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on December 28 , 2024 for a Daylong Retreat at Karuna Buddhist Vihara Meditation Center.

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Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode, Jennifer discusses the importance of core values and how they provide direction in decision-making and shaping one's life. She provides strategies for identifying core values, such as telling stories of peak experiences and thinking about people you admire. Jennifer also emphasizes the need to choose a limited number of core values and to nurture and revisit them regularly. She highlights the obstacles to living out core values, including a lack of clarity, lack of alignment with others, and external pressures. Jennifer concludes by encouraging listeners to reflect on their own values and consider revisiting them regularly.Episode ResourcesByrtek, G. J., & Dickerson, M. (2013). Actualizing organizational core values: Putting theory into practice. Business Management Dynamics, 3(2), 7-25.Lencioni, P. M. (2002). Make your values mean something. Harvard Business Review, 80(7), 113-117.Longenecker, P. D. (2013). The Positive Impact of Individual Core Values. Journal of Business Ethics, 115(3), 429-434.Key TakeawaysCore values are guiding principles that reflect what is most important to you and provide direction in decision-making.Strategies for identifying core values include telling stories of peak experiences and thinking about people you admire.Choose a limited number of core values and nurture and revisit them regularly.Obstacles to living out core values include a lack of clarity, alignment with others, and external pressures.Exploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up in a chaotic and fractured world. Hosted by physician and coach Jennifer Griggs.For more information on the podcast, please visit www.thedignitylab.com.For more information on podcast host Dr. Jennifer Griggs, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/.For additional free resources, including the periodic table of dignity elements, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/resources/.The Dignity Lab is an affiliate of Bookshop.org and will receive 10% of the purchase price when you click through and make a purchase. This supports our production and hosting costs. Bookshop.org doesn't earn money off bookstore sales, all profits go to independent bookstores. We encourage our listeners to purchase books through Bookshop.org for this reason.

From the February issue of The New Age Magazine, predecessor to The Scottish Rite Journal.Make sure to like and subscribe to the channel!  Freemasons, make sure you shout out your Lodge, Valley, Chapter or Shrine belowOES, Job's Daughter's, Rainbow, DeMolay?  Drop us a comment too!To learn how to find a lodge near you, visit www.beafreemason.comTo learn more about the Scottish Rite, visit www.scottishrite.orgVisit our YouTube Page: Youtube.com/ScottishRiteMasonsJoin our Lost Media Archive for only 1.99 a month!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-F13FNBaW-buecl7p8cJg/joinVisit our new stores: Bookstore: https://www.srbookstore.myshopify.com/Merch Store: http://www.shopsrgifts.com/Buy Chris's new book on the Marquis De Lafayette HERE.

Ever wondered how a mentor could change the trajectory of your life? Discover the transformative impact of mentorship through personal anecdotes and real-world examples. From young adults trying to embark on their career journey to seasoned professionals; whether you're seeking formal coaching or casual advice, this episode reveals how mentors offer invaluable knowledge and resources that can significantly propel your journey forward. We chalk out the very many avenues, modalities through which one can offer or receive "mentoring".In the latter part of the episode, we tackle the often-overlooked importance of simplicity in strategic execution. The KISS rule—Keep It Simple, Stupid—is not just a catchy phrase but a practical approach to achieving your goals. By setting clear, manageable objectives and committing to consistent daily actions, the path to success becomes less daunting. Listen as we break down the steps to streamline your goals into achievable tasks, ensuring you "say what you'll do and you do what you say ".Through this strategic yet straightforward approach, you can enhance your ability to turn plans into results. Tune in to learn how keeping it simple can make all the difference in your personal and professional growth.Send us a Text Message.Buzzsprout Get your podcast launched!Start for FREEInstacart Grocery deliveryFree delivery on your first order over $35.Enjoy PIOR Living productsEnjoy PIOR Living products at a 20% discount and free shipping on orders over $75 Code FLF20Two Brothers Organic Farm IndiaBuy Organic products with code FLF10 at checkout from TBOF India for a 10% discount.OurPlace CookwareShop versatile, aesthetic cookware sets/appliances from OurPlace. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Videos available on YouTube channel.Follow host Vai on socials - Instagram , YouTube, LinkedIn for thought leadership content. Head to my website for enlightening blogs & service offerings.This podcast comes to you from Listen Ponder Change LLC, founded by Vai Kumar.Every support the show contribution is much appreciated !!Subscribe https://www.buzzsprout.com/1436179/support and help us amplify our voice and reach!

In this episode, I share my final thoughts on the 2024 Mid-Year Momentum event, and share with you my 25-minute talk from the live event. I'm sharing this talk because it's the perfect introduction to my world, this podcast and the Sanctuary of SHE community as a whole. In it, I breakdown the power of subconscious rewiring, the art of self-actualizing through the lens of energetics, and - show you how to put it into action and access a new level of clarity immediately. As one of my members recently put it... "this is spiritual (energetic) Disneyland!!" It's a game-changer, the key to life (imo) and the answer to all you've been seeking. Enjoy! xx To access the Sanctuary of SHE community & app, go ✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨!  If you love this episode - we would love to hear! Screenshot & share it on IG (tagging ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sanctuaryofshe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to let us know!

Following on the previous UnMind series of three segments on aging, sickness and death, the Three Marks of Buddhism's worldview, we will expand our scope to the broader world of international conflict, characteristic of our modern world, where Buddhism's three conditions of existence are also manifested, if in a more universal form. Traditional definitions of these basic aspects of life are universal in scope: impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and no-self (Skt. anicca, dukkha, anatta). We can see clearly that in today's world, these givens of existence are not warmly embraced on the social level in America, let alone on national or global levels, which surely follows from their avoidance on the personal level. Beginning with Buddhism's “compassionate teaching” – the Dharma – we find that along with the three marks of aging, sickness and death, Buddha promulgated the “Three Poisons,” usually rendered as “greed, anger or hatred, and delusion or folly.” What a witch's brew is conjured, when we mix the six ingredients together. In the context of aging, greed becomes the longing for longevity, the overreliance on meds to avoid the ravages of illness, and extravagant, catastrophic efforts at prolonging life at all costs. Anger and hatred arise when we are denied the ability to forestall aging, when we are overcome by a pandemic, and when we blame widespread death and destruction on others. Delusion and folly ensue when we act on our mistaken beliefs, attacking others for the natural consequences of our collective and individual actions. The unexpected consequences threaten us all, whether in our dotage or full-flowering youth, with the Four Horsemen – plagues, famine, and the predations of war, and not necessarily in that order. Just who is to blame for this situation and how can we hold them accountable? In the worldview of Zen, everything, including charity, begins at home. To quote Master Pogo Possum, “We have met the enemy, and he is us.” The first embrace of reality is to “study the self.” The second is to “forget the self,” as Master Dogen reminds us in his famous teaching, Genjokoan–Actualizing the Fundamental Point.Actualizing the fundamental point of existence requires that we embrace our own aging, sickness and death – the close-up-and-personal reality of impermanence, imperfection and insubstantiality, including our precious self – while recognizing that greed, anger and delusion are fueling the fires of discontent, leading to blaming others for our personal predicament. Sometimes, others are to blame for making things worse, of course, just as we are to blame for making their world more crowded. Stop the world and let me get off. Would it were so simple. The blame game can range from blaming our parents for our birth, on one extreme, to blaming those others most distantly related to us by blood. I read somewhere that the furthest removed any human being can be from any other human, biologically speaking, is something like 26th cousin, if memory serves. One wonders, with the growth in population, whether that tenuous kinship is getting closer, or further apart, as time goes by, with 8 billion people and counting. I also read of a laboratory experiment, some years back, where they used the classic maze of rats to find out what happens when you simply keep adding rats to the maze, without letting any escape. At one point of increasing density, the rats begin attacking each other. They “blame” the others for their own discomfort, apparently. The analogy to human population should not be lost on anyone. The anxiety and outright hostility associated with immigration on a global basis is too obvious a parallel to ignore. Or we can aim all of our blame at the political system, or the candidate du jour. Now that the “debate of the century” has landed with a thud, the rats are having a hard time deciding which of the two leaders of the rat pack is most at fault. Much of the anger and hysteria we witness on ideological and political fronts of the public discourse seems motivated by underlying fears, exacerbated by perceived worsening conditions, including density of population. The identified “foreigners” – bringing unintelligible languages, peculiar cultural customs, and bizarre belief systems – induce anxiety, stereotyping and suspicion amongst native populations, triggering the threat of the privileged being “replaced” by them in the great scheme of things. This probably arises from a tribal, protective social instinct, linked to the survival of “our kind.” Hyped to the max by political opportunists, into the bargain. But on a more personal level, this anxiety, amplified by mob hysteria, surely finds its origin in the triple threat of aging, sickness and death, that is inborn with each individual. Birth is the leading cause of death, after all, like it or not. This perceived threat, however irrational, is tied to what biologists call the survival instinct, or imperative. Reality is not a respecter of persons. But biology is designed to privilege survival of the species over all comers, adapting to ever-changing circumstances. Natural and artificial changes in context often outpace and outmaneuver biology, engendering threats to survival, to cycles of “extinction panic,” or to actual extinction of the species, potentially including humanity. Cultural evolution – our ability to pass on technological advances to the next generation, and their ability to further improve on their cultural inheritance – is ensconced in the social sphere. But it likewise runs into trouble when it is not agile enough to keep up with the rate of change of conditions to which it is adapting, in the natural and universal spheres. Such as climate change. Aye, there's the rub. “Survival of the fittest” is the shorthand catchphrase for dumbing down Darwin's elegant and complex theory on the “Origin of Species.” To find a cogent example of society's collective resistance to this notion that we privilege the fit, we need look no further than the recruiting, drafting and conscription of young men and women – the “fittest” – into the modern military – the main mechanism oriented to societal survival – across the globe. Civilian leaders, and those at higher command levels, manage to keep a safe distance from the front lines, so as to return to fight another day, one assumes. But the survival of the oldest is not Nature's way. It is not natural to put younger members of the species at risk to protect older members. Witness the wolf pack. This biological imperative dictates an age-related triage, protecting those most likely to survive, to survive longer, and to reproduce. Yet humans do the opposite in wartime, and did it again in the face of the pandemic, by sending younger first responders into the fray, while protecting elderly and senior leaders through isolation, quarantine and access to medical care. Notwithstanding how miserable a failure that effort turned out to be, the point is still well-taken. Of course, from a practical perspective, the young provide the necessary numbers, and the vitality, needed on the frontlines. Even if senior members of society were willing to take point in crisis conditions, the question would be whether or not they are able to. Setting aside such considerations of the neurotic societal implications of turning younger generations into cannon and virus fodder, what will it take to finally bring about world peace? Can we beat our swords into plowshares, turn intercontinental ballistic missiles into spaceships, cyberwar into cyberfun? The current national debate is styled as a contest between democratic governance “of the people, by the people, and for the people,” striving toward a “more perfect union” of the republic; versus power elites exerting autocratic control over a hopelessly divided populace. The appeal of the latter is understandable for the “haves,” those who already enjoy a relative elite status of economic and social privilege. They stand to come out on top, liberated from the messy business of compromise with those on the bottom end of income equality. Likewise, the uneasiness of the “have-nots” is easy to understand. They see themselves as already victimized by the unlevel playing field, touted as equal opportunity for all. This, it would seem, is the real wall that is being built, not on the border, but right down the middle of the country. Its building blocks consist of the institutions installed by the founding fathers, rearranged to reassert the original privilege of white, land-owning males. But is all this – the daily fare being served up by the media and opposing forces – really the root of the problem? Whether or not we believe in an eternal soul, or reincarnation, as did the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Hindus, or resurrection, as do modern Christians, we finally come to face our mortality, in person. In Zen, the only mate who will accompany us to the grave is our deeds. Whatever wealth, honor, or powers of reasoning we have accumulated in managing and manipulating the vagaries of behavior and vicissitudes of fortunes encountered in life, they serve us little in the face of death. The same may be said of family, though better to die surrounded by loved ones than alone, or surrounded by hostiles, I suppose. On the cushion we sit “without relying on anything” as Master Dogen reminds us in his version of “Needle for Zazen (Zazenshin),” including all the tricks, trash and trinkets we have assembled in our toolkit. Try as we might to think our way to enlightenment, or to reason ourselves into insight, we find ourselves failing again and again. Finally we must surrender to the chaos of not knowing, and abandon reliance on reason itself, spawn of philosophy and the other kind of Enlightenment. We find verification of our practice in “making effort without aiming at it.” Needless to say, this is a very uncomfortable place to find ourselves, at a pass that is not really negotiable, in any ordinary sense. All the stages of grief prove futile in the face of the relentless process and progress of biology. We need to confront reality when we are young and vigorous, as in “Stamp life and death on your forehead, and never let it out of your mind,” paraphrasing a truth long lost to attribution. Life takes its meaning in the context of death. If you find that too morbid, just imagine what life would be like if we did not die. Its meaning would be entirely different, and not entirely positive. When the grim reaper arrives, we may want to embrace her / his relentless, unsympathetic and unforgiving scythe, as being not at all different from the sword of Manjusri, hopefully cutting through our final delusions. Just as hopefully, the passing pageantry of life, particularly the concurrent social-political dimension, will have little or nothing to do with the circumstances surrounding the last breath we take. Preferable to die on the cushion, of course. * * *Elliston Roshi is guiding teacher of the Atlanta Soto Zen Center and abbot of the Silent Thunder Order. He is also a gallery-represented fine artist expressing his Zen through visual poetry, or “music to the eyes.”UnMind is a production of the Atlanta Soto Zen Center in Atlanta, Georgia and the Silent Thunder Order. You can support these teachings by PayPal to donate@STorder.org. Gassho.Producer: Shinjin Larry Little

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Check out Anima Mundi Herbals here: https://glnk.io/229p/andreduqum and use code: ANDRE15 for a discount! This week we are joined by world-renowned spiritual teacher Michael Beckwith, who guides us on a deep journey of awakening and becoming a conscious creator of our own destinies. He illuminates the power of intention as a guiding force in our lives, and explains how by aligning our human will with the divine will we can unlock our greatest potential. He then explores the process of eliminating self-limiting beliefs and seeing through the illusions that hold us back, teaching practical methods to shift any negative thought into gratitude. Michael reveals what most people are missing in order to truly manifest their desires, outlining the 4 crucial stages to become a conscious creator of our lives. He also emphasizes the importance of clarifying a strong, compelling vision for your life, while addressing the common challenges that arise on the spiritual path. He encourages each person to recognize and harness their own unique gifts, which he says have the power to change the world. Throughout, Michael masterfully weaves the theme of participating in the unfolding of our destiny, and the transformative power of prayer. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:50 Waking Up & Becoming a Conscious Creator  4:30 This is Keeping You Small 7:05 The Power of Intention As a Guiding Force In Our Lives 8:32 Aligning Our Will to the Divine Will 11:29 Eliminating Self-Limitation & Seeing Through the Lies  14:40 Shift Any Negative Thought Into Gratitude 17:05 The Law of Attraction: What You're Missing 24:38 4 Stages to Become a Conscious Creator  33:44 You're Not Losing Your Mind, You're Waking Up 37:59 Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul 44:46 Anima Mundi Herbals: Nourish Your Body & Save 15% 46:33 Clarifying A Strong Vision For Your Life 48:54 Agape & Actualizing the Service of Unconditional Love  51:48 The Challenges of Spiritual Work  53:21 Participating in The Unfolding of Your Destiny 58:00 Your Own Unique Gifts will Change the World 1:00:41 Harness the Power of Prayer 1:04:53 Michael Shares a Prayer for Transformation  1:09:35 How to Pray & Live Your Life as Prayer 1:12:41 Working With Michael Jackson & Other Powerful Individuals 1:16:15 Emerging From Introspection to Make Greater Change 1:17:19 Seeking Guidance from Something Greater  1:21:34 UAP Phenomenon  1:22:49 Conclusion  ___________ Michael Bernard Beckwith is the founder and spiritual director of the Agape International Spiritual Center, a transdenominational community in Los Angeles. He is the founder of the University of Transformational Studies and Leadership, and an international speaker and teacher of meditation. Beckwith is a featured teacher in the film The Secret, and also appears in the films Pass It On and Living Luminaries. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Larry King Live. Beckwith's books include Inspirations of the Heart, 40 Day Mind Fast Soul Feast, and A Manifesto of Peace. Website: https://www.michaelbeckwith.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ Books: https://www.michaelbeckwith.com/books ___________ Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

As we prepare to welcome Rev. McCann as our new Senior Minister, we will recognize and celebrate our use of Living Under Cosmic Knowledge to actualize our individual and collective heart's desire.

As we prepare to welcome Rev. McCann as our new Senior Minister, we will recognize and celebrate our use of Living Under Cosmic Knowledge to actualize our individual and collective heart's desire.

Series: Deep Fake FaithAt St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.

Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - ZMM - 05/17/2024 - In the practical sense, our activity within and amongst the constant, continuing small moments are what are forming our habits and creating our karma and the collective karma. So pay attention to all of it, be patient with yourself and practice with your vows in mind.

Listening to this episode is your next move If you want to understand manifestation on a deeper level than most people. By the time you get through it you'll know what you need to do next to stop playing small and actualize your desires.  Get ready to feel deeply expanded! :* Topics we go deep into: Intentionally designing your life vs “just winging it” Conversations that you need to have with yourself on a daily basis to facilitate growth Why decision energy is required if you want get really good at manifesting  What an intention actually is- and how powerful this has been in my journey Who is your higher self and what does that actually mean? Little girl energy when it comes to manifestation vs next level manifesting Apply for Private Business Mentorship Connect with me on Instagram

Mahamati  talks on actualizing the myth of the Order- symbolised in the 1000 armed Avalokiteshvara. Excerpted from the talk Actualizing the 1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara given on a Triratna Buddhist Order weekend at Padmaloka, 2010. *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast:  On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast:  On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. 3,000,000 downloads and counting! Subscribe using these RSS feeds or search for Free Buddhist Audio or Dharmabytes in your favourite podcast service! Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone: donate now! Follow Free Buddhist Audio: YouTube  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Facebook  |  Soundcloud

It can be hard to thrive and survive as an advisor in the financial services industry – but it's even harder to make it in Hollywood, and doing so requires skills that are universal: perseverance, dedication, and a commitment to following your dreams. Our host Eric Ludwig, PhD, CFP® is joined by his own martial arts instructor, small business owner, and actor Mike Moh – perhaps best known for his turn as legendary actor and martial artist Bruce Lee in Quentin Tarantino's 2019 film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." Moh details the challenges and triumphs of pursuing his acting goals and building a business based on community, as well as what financial professionals can take away from his journey to apply to their own career endeavors. Learn more and find all episodes at TheAmericanCollege.edu/Podcasts.

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Michael and Diane sit down with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, a cognitive scientist, researcher, professor, and author focused on intelligence, creativity, and human potential. They discuss the importance of placing all students – not just those that are in gifted or special education programs – at the center of their learning. They also apply nuanceContinue reading "Providing a Human-Centered, Self-Actualizing Education to Every Student "

Integrating our Healing through Transformation + Finding Pure Alignment.That is the theme of this month on Figuring Sh!t Out. It asks you to ask yourself: "What would my life look like if I showed up for myself fully? If I believed myself capable? If I argued with my limitations and went beyond them? How am I clipping my own wings? What is my true potential?” We find the answers to this through Shadow Work - bringing the dark to the light with loving awareness & curiosity. Where the past self, the higher self, and the present self unite to bridge the gap between what we know and how we can move what we know into our lives, creating change. When we were young, we were all dreamers. This episode asks you - "What did you dream about when you were young? When did you stop dreaming? And how can you start again?"This episode is part of a Shadow Work Series, episodes that use Shadow Work in the focal point of discussion as a vehicle to self development & growth. Linked below is part one, which covers the foundations of shadow-work and inner child healing. It's not necessary to listen to this first if you haven't, unless you have no idea where to begin when it comes to shadow work, but is encouraged! The first episode takes you through meeting your inner child and shares my experience with healing. Shadow-Work Series Episode One:Episode 21: Shadow-Work Series, Part 1: A Beginner's Guide to Inner Child Healing, Forgiveness, and Self-Discovery In case you missed it, listen to last week's episode on Igniting Transformation & Facing Discomfort to Break Cycles-- If you liked this episode, please rate the podcast on your preferred streaming platform, let me know your thoughts below, & reach out over socials!!

Brian Johnson is brilliant, truly a modern-day philosopher. But it's not just his knowledge and erudition, it's the desire to put theory in practice. As a husband and father of two he wants his own life to be an example of an actualized life.  Arete is an integration of ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools to help you win the ultimate game of life and fulfill your potential. Brian's newly released book is available on Amazon: “Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential” “A lion who breaks the enemy's ranks is a minor hero compared to the Lion who overcomes himself”. (Rumi)  1.00: What does Arete mean? 7.50: Your Physiology drives more than you think 10.00: Brian's Background of psychological pain and quitting Law School 14.00: Starting his first Business 18.20: Why it's supposed to be hard 26.45: Thoughts on turning 50 and stretching out success 38.30: Intrinsic gift for fatherhood 44.45: Martin Seligman's Authentic Happiness 49.30: Barriers to Actualizing your potential: Fear and Laziness 56.02: Brian's Goal of 51% of the population is Flourishing by 2051 1.00.00: Idea of subtraction (not addition) 1.08.00: Importance of focusing in your own consciousness 1.12.30: Follow your Bliss AND work very hard to be so good you can't be ignored.  Until next time, love and good vibes.  Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

In Episode #109, "How to Build a Vision Board for Actualizing Your Dreams," we delve into the practical and creative process of creating a vision board that truly brings your aspirations to life. This episode is a comprehensive guide on how to effectively use vision boards as a tool for goal setting and personal development. We discuss the importance of visualizing your goals and the impact it can have on your journey towards achieving them. Whether you're new to vision boards or looking to refine your approach, this episode offers valuable tips, techniques, and insights to help you craft a board that resonates with your deepest ambitions. Need to contact Brandon? Click here! https://linktr.ee/getoveryourself_podcast

As we grow and self-actualize, we take ownership more and more of our identity. Today, I want to bring forward this intimate opportunity to trust ourselves, and trust those we love, as we go down this path of self-actualization. If you've found yourself holding back for fear that you're going to outgrow your spouse or those you've love or that you've settled or pull back from your highest self, then this is an episode that you're going to want to listen to and reflect on. In this potent episode, you'll hear:  The common fear that a lot of our clients who are in relationships have [3:35] How allowing ourselves to receive our desires can often feel scary [4:13] Why it's important to realize that our identity isn't stagnant, and where the Indie FemmeType comes into play [5:44] The programming we receive from society as women and what happens to this when we start to self-actualize [9:08] Why numbing out and not self-actualizing is such a dangerous thing for us to do over the long-term [10:27] How we can bring our loved ones along with us on this journey of self-actualization [13:01] A reminder of the opportunity that exists by saying “Yes” to self-actualization every single day [14:12] I hope this conversation inspires you and provides space for you to ask the tough questions of yourself and those around you, and to see where you may be showing up in ways that are less than who you really are. When you self-actualize and step into your Beautiful Soul-Led Life, it reflects to the people that you love that it is possible for them to do so too.  If this conversation fuels you, I want to share that we are having our final chapter, our last Elegant Femme live event at the end of November. It will be a beautiful, intimate and gorgeous event on a private estate in Scottsdale, Arizona, and this event is intentionally created to set the stage for you to move into your Beautiful Soul-Led Life, and the bigness of your desires. For more information, you can email our team at info@elegantfemme.com.  I would love to hear what resonated the most with you from this episode and what your own heartfelt next desire is. You can send me a DM on Instagram, or tag me @elegantfemme1. Do you have a question that you would like answered on an upcoming episode of the podcast too? You can email us, info@elegantfemme.com, and if it's a question that I think can bring value to the community and listeners, I could answer it on a future episode of this podcast!  As well, If you haven't already done this, you can opt-in to our email list at www.elegantfemme.com to keep up to date with all the gorgeous things we have coming for you, and I look forward to seeing you back here next week for a brand-new episode.