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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, meditation and Q&A was offered on Decemberr 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.

(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.

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk, meditation and Q&A was offered on Decemberr 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.

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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

Inward was created by R' Zac Kamenetz and is produced by Zev Gavriel. The music is by Zusha. To learn more, please visit InwardTorah.org.

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.

Join me on a transformative journey as we explore what it truly means to unleash our full potential. Inspired by Aristotle's timeless philosophy, this video delves into the concepts of potentiality and actuality and how we can apply these ideas to our own lives. At 24, I find myself at a crossroads between comfortable familiarity and the thrilling unknown. Through personal reflections and a deep dive into philosophical insights, I share my own steps towards actualizing the potential within. Watch as we discuss overcoming internal barriers and making bold moves towards our dreams. This isn't just about thinking or dreaming— it's about doing. It's about the actions we take to turn our 'could-bes' into 'will-bes.'

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!!

This podcast is more than just a conversation; it's a heartfelt transmission of insights and wisdom. I open up and share some thoughts and feelings that have been weighing on my heart, creating a space for you to connect and take what you need on a profound level. Thanks for tuning in, I appreciate you and hope that this episode is a valuable companion on your quest for personal growth.

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

Hey DT Fam :) Just the two of us this week! We answer some recent email submissions about pegging, fantasies, and play parties. Cami also has YET ANOTHER update regarding her journey playing with women.. this was truly the last step for her and she tells us all about it. Also, we need to get stand up mic stands, so sorry that we had to hold our mics this episode and there are some occasional noises from that. As recommended, check out Ashley Manta's online workshops here! And don't forget to check out our discount codes as you're doing your holiday shopping! Breaking the OCD cycle takes effective treatment. To get started, go to nocd.com to book a free 15-minute call.

This episode of Grow With Us features Chris VanDenhende, Chief Marketing Officer at Icon XR Studios. Chris and Evan discuss how a return to Tulsa unlocked almost a second life for Chris that involves impactful LGBTQIA+ programming centered around art and expression and a career in technology catalyzed by the Holberton School for Software Engineering. Chris shares how he navigated these big moves and how they've set him up for success in his new role at Icon XR Studios, where they engage customers with unique marketing practices for brand experiences. If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don't forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/. Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://careers.intulsa.com/signup

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.    

Welcome back to the Balance Period Podcast! Just like the changing seasons, we're entering a new phase, and we've got some exciting updates to share with you. First up, let's take a mindful moment together. We're hitting pause and taking three deep, soothing breaths. It's a chance to check in with our bodies, release tension, and let go of the stresses that life can bring, especially during transitions. Speaking of transitions, Recovery Ray has some big news. He recently moved, and this change is bringing fresh energy to the Balance Period Podcast. Get ready for some exciting shifts: Wellness Wednesday is transforming into a monthly show, and the Generational Wellness Digest (GWD) debriefs will be seamlessly woven into our solo episodes. Change can be invigorating, and we can't wait to share this new chapter with you. Next, we dive into Mindful Movement, where Recovery Ray delves into the stretch routine from Vol. 137 of the GWD. This time, we're focusing on chakras and the power of intentional movement in our daily lives. Discover how expanding your awareness of your energy centers can enhance your well-being. Now, let's talk affirmations. This week's affirmation is a powerful one: "I believe in my potential to achieve great things," sourced from Demond Hicks' book, "The Mindset Shift." Ray shares insights on the profound value of believing in your ability to not just dream, but to actively pursue and realize your potential. It's a mindset shift that can truly transform your life. Last but not least, we dive into the Featured Article from the GWD. Ray breaks down this article titled "It's Time We Stop Bragging About Not Getting Enough Sleep." We explore the importance of shifting our mindset and habits surrounding sleep. It's a reminder that quality sleep is an essential component of a balanced and healthy life. Join us as we embrace these changes and continue on our wellness journey together. Don't forget to subscribe and stay tuned for more inspiring and empowering episodes to come. Remember, you don't have to be perfect to be great. Be patient with yourself and be kind to yourself as you create generational wellness. Thanks for being a part of our community! Balance Period Resources: See our Products/Services: https://shop.balanceperiod.com/ Check out the Generational Wellness Digest: https://balance-period.ck.page/profile Get a Free WHOOP Wellness Tracker - https://join.whoop.com/balanceperiod Sustainable Self-Care System Discounts: shorturl.at/lpsMV Download our Free Energy Management Guide: https://balance-period.ck.page/742a74403a Access more resources: https://linktr.ee/balanceperiod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balance-period/support

This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on Aug. 16. It dropped for free subscribers on Aug. 19. To receive future pods as soon as they're live, and to support independent ski journalism, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription. You can also subscribe for free below:WhoTravis Crawford, Co-Owner and General Manager of Great Divide, MontanaRecorded onJuly 17, 2023About Great DivideClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Betsy Moran, Shane Moran, Travis Crawford, Rose CrawfordLocated in: Marysville, MontanaYear founded: 1941Pass affiliations: NoneReciprocal partners: 3 days each at Whitefish, Snow King, Mt. Spokane, Bogus Basin, Mount Bohemia, Powderhorn CO, Ski Cooper, SunlightClosest neighboring ski areas: Discovery (2:13), Bridger Bowl (2:19), Montana Snowbowl (2:30)Base elevation: 5,750 feet (at bottom of Wild West)Summit elevation: 7,250 feet (at top of Belmont chair)Vertical drop: 1,500 feetSkiable Acres: 1,500Average annual snowfall: 150 inchesTrail count: 127 (17% expert, 30% advanced, 47% intermediate, 7% beginner)Lift count: 6 (5 doubles, 1 ropetow­­­)Why I interviewed himShould we all have a town bump like Great Divide. At the base: sundecks, steps wound between wooden buildings, bunched lifts rising from the parking lot. Centerpole Riblet doubles, those glorious machines. Up the mountain, a vastness. No fuss. Little grooming. Treed meadows hanging off traverses, flouncing down the incline. Up and over ridges. Narrow cuts through the trees. The kind of place, like Snowbird or Palisades, where runs meld together across broad faces. But without the extreme steepness of those alphas. But enough, pitched just so, a captivating kingdom begging for exploration.There's a homey appeal to a ropetow bump or a Midwestern 300-footer. Like a small-town gas station or a grocer or, as we call convenience stores in Michigan, a “party store.” Hey Fella, we see you there. Welcome. You're part of it. Thanks for it. See ya next time. That's why these places build skiers faster than ants raise pyramids of dirt in your driveway. That sort of casual inclusion invites immersion.It can be tricky to even imagine how such back-slapping could translate to any ski area so large that you can't see the whole thing from the parking lot. Actually achieving it is damn near impossible. Step into the frantic base at Park City or Steamboat or Big Sky or Snowbird and you immediately feel lost in the scale of it, surrounded by tens of millions of dollars worth of high-speed lifts telling you to get the hell out of there as fast as possible. Downhome has a tough time snagging shotgun on a vehicle made to transport 20,000 skiers per day.Great Divide occupies a rare and special place in American skiing: big terrain, tight community. That town-bump energy distilled, preserved, guarded, a launchpad to the rambling terrain above. Montana, of course, is filled with such places: Bridger Bowl and Lost Trail and Maverick and Discovery and Montana Snowbowl and Red Lodge and Turner. Ski areas with the vert and acreage to be monsters, but with the humble lifts and base buildings that communicate the real-life fact of a snowy town square.It is impossible not to love this place. Detach Bro may grumble about the fleet of Riblet doubles. Powder Bro will remind you that Great Divide's 150 annual inches of snowfall is barely a passable week in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Corduroy Bro will wish for more top-to-bottom groomers. But unless your soul has been wrenched from your body by one too many cable news benders, the totality of this place will resonate with you, and leave you full long after you've driven back down the mountain.What we talked aboutWhy Great Divide's skier visits keep going up every year; Great Divide's first-to-open, last-to-close tradition; the art of summertime slope maintenance; how Great Divide manages on just 150 inches per year; the methodical evolution of the ski area; buying the ski area you grew up at; what it means to be a community ski area; the pressure of carrying on a legacy; raising your kids on the mountain; the ownership group that Crawford purchased the ski area with in 2020; the Covid shutdowns and the aftermath; #Goals; modifying centerpole Riblets for MTB operations; Great Divide has two full Riblet lifts sitting in its boneyard – where should they go?; potential expansion; why Great Divide never built the Rawhide Gulch lift that appeared as future construction on old trailmaps; operating a ski area on Bureau of Land Management land and how that differs from operating on U.S. Forest Service land; potential Belmont lift upgrades; how an upgrade to the Wild West lift will allow it to spin faster; a potential new transfer lift; considering a carpet for the beginner area; the history of the unique Rawhide lift; yes, you can outfit centerpole Riblets with safety bars; retrofitting the rest of Great Divide's lift fleet with bars; why the mountain's official trail count has shrunk over the years; the ravages of the pine beetle; fire mitigation; don't ski into that mineshaft; snowmaking and water issues; potential parking additions; a potential new baselodge; Great Divide's $350 early-bird season pass deal and whether they will be able to hold that price; Great Divide's extensive reciprocal lift ticket deals; and the Indy Pass.Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewIn January 2020, Crawford, along with his wife Rose and Betsy and Shane Moran, bought Great Divide from its longtime owners, Kevin and Nyla Taylor. Less than two months later, the world collapsed. Or so it seemed in the moment. And now they owned a ski area, which I guess at the moment probably felt like owning the wagon factory next door to the Model T plant.Three years later, Great Divide just set a record for skier visits for the second consecutive season. The place is working. The Taylors' legacy is secure. Over 35 years, they'd transformed the mountain from a T-bar joint run by a local ski club to the 48th-largest ski area in America. They'd entrusted their life's work to an ownership group that included their daughter, Betsy. Great Divide had survived Covid. Now what?As much as the Taylors achieved, Great Divide is still incredibly raw. The potential to add lifts and terrain is vast. The mountain could use a bigger baselodge, more parking, better snowmaking. Crawford and I discuss all of this. He has ideas. Many will happen. Actualizing each project is a matter of capital, permitting, planning, timing: a new Belmont lift, deeper water rights, an expansion off Rawhide Gulch. Great Divide will not stand still.The question, of course, is how the ski area evolves without shedding its community ethos, its approachability and neighborly gleam. That balance, so hard to attain, is so easy to lose. But Crawford is well-positioned to achieve it. He lives, with his wife and two young kids, on the mountain. His 8-year-old son, he tells us, wakes up on Saturday morning, walks down to the lodge, gears up, and bombs the mountain alone all day long. Spoiling that atmosphere of howdy-get-along would be like tilling up your lawn and planting weeds. He just won't do it.What I got wrongEmbarrassingly, I kept calling the Taylors the “Naylors.” I don't know why. My apologies to Kevin and Nyla Taylor.I kept pronouncing “Helena,” as “Heh-Lain-Ah,” which is how I'd pronounced it since I was like zero years old. But talking to Crawford and other locals made me realize that the correct pronunciation is, “Heh-Leh-Nah.” But everyplace has its micro-regional place-name pronunciations that are impenetrable to outsiders. Have fun with “Muskegon,” “Swartz Creek,” “Frankenmuth,” “Clio,” “Pinconning,” “Roscommon,” “Mackinac,” and “Epoufette” if you're not from Michigan.Why you should ski Great DivideLet's start here: a full-day adult lift ticket for the 2022-23 ski season was $64. That's four cents an acre. Not a bad conversion rate, and worthwhile even if you already have a multi-mountain pass or two tucked in your jacket pocket. And the joint is incredibly easy to get to (well, once you get to the middle of Montana), seated just eight miles off Interstate 15. So situated, Great Divide is a terrific decompression zone as you travel between Whitefish and Big Sky.But go out of your way to get here if you must. The terrain is incredibly fun. Great Divide is not an extreme mountain or an especially snowy mountain, but it is an interesting one, with an appealing balance of semi-technical lines, glades, groomers, and de-stumped meadows that you can bomb with little concern for sharks.Epic and Ikon Pass sales continue to climb. And no wonder why – these are astonishing bargains, punchcards to deep resort rosters that can satisfy any type of skier. This breadth and ease of access is good for skiing. But the passes' popularity likely drives ever-more skiers to a relatively stable number of resorts, fundamentally transforming the experience of skiing the big-mountain West. But there are hacks, a sub-circuit of ski areas that are marketed primarily to locals but deliver terrain and vert that is comparable to – and far emptier than – the better-known ski areas headlining the big passes. Great Divide is one of them. Go get it.Podcast NotesOn Montana's large and underrated ski areasMontana is the fourth-largest U.S. state by area, after Alaska, Texas, and California, but it's home to just 18 alpine ski areas. They may be among the most underrated collection of ski areas in America, however: 12 cover 950 or more acres, and several clock an average annual snowfall of 300 inches or more.On the old proposed Rawhide Gulch liftCrawford and I briefly discuss a proposed-but-never-built lift that would have run up Rawhide Gulch – you can see that on the left hand side of this circa 1993 trailmap, between Jackpot and 4th of July:On the peak that Winter Park will develop I referred to a peak that lay within Winter Park's Forest Service permit area and was slated for development under the ski area's most-recent masterplan. That's Vasquez Ridge, which I broke down in this article last year.On the safety bar on Great Divide's centerpole Riblets The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 69/100 in 2023, and number 455 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. Want to send feedback? Reply to this email and I will answer (unless you sound insane, or, more likely, I just get busy). You can also email skiing@substack.com. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

In this episode, I talk about finding value in what we create and not through external validation, some interesting thoughts from Rick Rubin on the value as an artist, what true success is, respecting your gifts and talents and then using them, respecting the world with our authenticity, creating from a place that the audience can feel and more!Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesmanJump on my weekly texts for the soul here 480-530-7352My writing mattgottesman.substack.com FREE Reverse Engineer Your Life (Clarity Crash Course): Time, Energy, Money, Creativity, Work, Rest & Play - https://mattgottesman.com/reverse-engineer-your-lifeOther Related Episodes:How to Better Understand Your IntuitionApple: https://apple.co/3XRKcStSpotify: https://spoti.fi/44p82rb