Podcast appearances and mentions of Adyashanti

Ep. 179 (Part 1 of 2) | In this podcast, John Prendergast, spiritual teacher, depth psychotherapist (retired), and prolific author, eloquently lays out the territory we encounter on the spiritual path as we move towards opening to our deepest ground. John defines deepest ground as “ungraspable and unfathomable, something we can know intimately as a quality of awareness, unbounded and open.” “When we touch into this,” he continues, “we move from a place of love, peace and groundedness.” In working with students and clients over four decades, John says the presence or absence of ground has been the most important theme. John has a gift for communicating exactly what is most useful for a spiritual practitioner to hear: taking an integral and nondual approach different from traditional psychotherapy, he invites us to evoke presence—welcome the experience, welcome the fear of annihilation—let go of ordinary knowledge and allow a translucent, transformative space to emerge around ordinary mind. Blending archetypal wisdom and guidance with spacious emptiness, John explains that opening to unbounded awareness supports the process of individuation and actualization; he also weaves in an intriguing version of the hero's journey, where the hero emerges from the underground, not as a figure of accomplishment and victory, but as a simple, humble being, void of ego. The rich wisdom and gentle guidance offered here is invaluable, worthy of listening to many a time. Recorded November 7, 2024.“Transcendence is a beautiful first step… but there's a very important process of embodying awareness more and more deeply, in the physical body, in the subtle body.”Topics & Time Stamps – Part 1Introducing John Prendergast, Ph.D., retired psychotherapist, spiritual teacher, and author, whose most recent book is Your Deepest Ground (00:57)What is our deepest ground? (01:55)What is the difference between presence and ground? (04:29)The fear of losing control, of annihilation, that comes up in the process of healing and awakening (06:47)Using the myth of the underground descent, but emerging not as a hero, but simple and humble—devoid of egoic will (09:29)A translucency of the body/mind emerges: a core illumination (13:18)Meditation, self-inquiry, and time with authentic teachers are what have brought John to luminosity (15:09)The connection to one's teacher: for John, this was Jean Klein and Adyashanti (16:25)Back to returning to the world—not as a hero, but where there's no sense of accomplishment and hierarchy disappears (17:55)The tyranny of the enlightenment drive (20:42)Willfulness gradually transforms into willingness (24:07)Individual guidance can come as the small, still voice but also in kinesthetic form (25:25)Are there specific practices that facilitate opening to our deepest ground? (27:24)Evoking presence: John leads an invitation to welcome the experience, welcome the fear of annihilation (29:14)The difference between John's work and traditional psychotherapy (31:31)Beyond welcoming, John teaches a self-inquiry practice that asks, “Do I really want to know what is true?” (36:15) Working not just on personal limiting beliefs but existential limiting beliefs—e.g., “I am a separate self” (39:19)Recognizing the limitation of rational thought, a transformative space emerges around ordinary mind...

This is part of a series of short awakening practices that I will be posting over the next few weeks. They can be used in the morning, at bedtime, or on the spot in the course of your day. They build on each other, so you can listen consecutively, but if there is one in particular that speaks to you, feel free to stick with it. Loosely based on the teachings of Adyashanti, they can be used alone or as a companion to his audio series, The 30-Day Wake Up Challenge, or his book, The Direct Way: 30 Practices to Evoke Awakening. In some cases, the meditations are also loosely inspired by the teachings of Andrew Holecek and Pema Chodron. I hope you enjoy.Support the showHost: Tess CallahanSubstack: Writers at the WellInterview Podcast: Writers at the WellMeditations on Insight TimerMeditations on YouTubeTess's novels: https://tesscallahan.com/Music: Christopher Lloyd Clarke.Audio Editing: Eric Fischer of Audi-Refined.com By tapping "like" and "follow" you help others find the show. Thank you for listening!DISCLAIMER: Meditation is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical healthcare or therapy. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to this recording. Use the material provided at your own risk. Do not drive or operate dangerous equipment while listening. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

This is part of a series of short awakening practices that I will be posting over the next few weeks. They can be used in the morning, at bedtime, or on the spot in the course of your day. They build on each other, so you can listen consecutively, but if there is one in particular that speaks to you, feel free to stick with it. Loosely based on the teachings of Adyashanti, they can be used alone or as a companion to his audio series, The 30-Day Wake Up Challenge, or his book, The Direct Way: 30 Practices to Evoke Awakening. In some cases, the meditations are also loosely inspired by the teachings of Andrew Holecek and Pema Chodron. I hope you enjoy.Support the showHost: Tess CallahanSubstack: Writers at the WellInterview Podcast: Writers at the WellMeditations on Insight TimerMeditations on YouTubeTess's novels: https://tesscallahan.com/Music: Christopher Lloyd Clarke.Audio Editing: Eric Fischer of Audi-Refined.com By tapping "like" and "follow" you help others find the show. Thank you for listening!DISCLAIMER: Meditation is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical healthcare or therapy. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to this recording. Use the material provided at your own risk. Do not drive or operate dangerous equipment while listening. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

This is part of a series of short awakening practices that I will be posting over the next few weeks. They can be used in the morning, at bedtime, or on the spot in the course of your day. They build on each other, so you can listen consecutively, but if there is one in particular that speaks to you, feel free to stick with it. Loosely based on the teachings of Adyashanti, they can be used alone or as a companion to his audio series, The 30-Day Wake Up Challenge, or his book, The Direct Way: 30 Practices to Evoke Awakening. In some cases, the meditations are also loosely inspired by the teachings of Andrew Holecek and Pema Chodron. I hope you enjoy.Support the showHost: Tess CallahanSubstack: Writers at the WellInterview Podcast: Writers at the WellMeditations on Insight TimerMeditations on YouTubeTess's novels: https://tesscallahan.com/Music: Christopher Lloyd Clarke.Audio Editing: Eric Fischer of Audi-Refined.com By tapping "like" and "follow" you help others find the show. Thank you for listening!DISCLAIMER: Meditation is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical healthcare or therapy. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to this recording. Use the material provided at your own risk. Do not drive or operate dangerous equipment while listening. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

This is part of a series of short awakening practices that I will be posting over the next few weeks. They can be used in the morning, at bedtime, or on the spot in the course of your day. They build on each other, so you can listen consecutively, but if there is one in particular that speaks to you, feel free to stick with it. Loosely based on the teachings of Adyashanti, they can be used alone or as a companion to his audio series, The 30-Day Wake Up Challenge, or his book, The Direct Way: 30 Practices to Evoke Awakening. In some cases, the meditations are also loosely inspired by the teachings of Andrew Holecek and Pema Chodron. I hope you enjoy.Support the showHost: Tess CallahanSubstack: Writers at the WellInterview Podcast: Writers at the WellMeditations on Insight TimerMeditations on YouTubeTess's novels: https://tesscallahan.com/Music: Christopher Lloyd Clarke.Audio Editing: Eric Fischer of Audi-Refined.com By tapping "like" and "follow" you help others find the show. Thank you for listening!DISCLAIMER: Meditation is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical healthcare or therapy. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to this recording. Use the material provided at your own risk. Do not drive or operate dangerous equipment while listening. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

Adyashanti (dont le nom signifie paix primordiale) défie tous les aspirants à la paix et à la liberté de songer sérieusement à la possibilité de se libérer en cette vie. Il a commencé à enseigner en 1996, à la requête de son maître zen avec qui il étudiait depuis quatorze ans. Depuis, plusieurs chercheurs spirituels se sont éveillés à leur nature essentielle en côtoyant Adyashanti. Auteur de Emptiness Dancing (Conscience pure), The Impact of Awakening et My Secret is Silence, Adyashanti offre des instructions spontanées et directes analogues aux enseignements des premiers maîtres zen et des sages de l'Advaita vedanta. Néanmoins, Adyashanti déclare : «Si vous filtrez mes paroles au travers d'une tradition ou d'un système en –isme, vous passez à côté de ce que je dis. La vérité libératrice n'est pas statique; elle est vivante. Elle ne peut être émise sous forme de concepts et ne peut être saisie par le mental. La vérité réside au-delà de toute forme de fondamentalisme conceptuel. Ce que vous êtes se situe au-delà – éveillé et présent, déjà ci et maintenant. Je vous aide simplement à le réaliser.» Natif de la Californie du Nord, Adyashanti vit avec sa femme Annie, et enseigne surtout dans la région de San Francisco, offrant des satsangs, des week-ends intensifs et des retraites en silence. Il se déplace pour enseigner dans d'autres régions des États-Unis et du Canada. Bibliographie: Adyashanti - Conscience pure et méditation véritable (https://www.babelio.com/livres/Adyashanti-Conscience-pure-et-meditation-veritable/450453) Narration et réalisation: Bruno Léger Production: Les mécènes du Vieux Sage   Que règnent la paix et l'amour parmi tous les êtres de l'univers.  OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

John J. Prendergast, PhD, is a spiritual teacher, author, retired psychotherapist, and retired adjunct professor of psychology who has taught at Esalen and Kripalu and online. He studied for many years with the sage Dr. Jean Klein as well as with the spiritual teacher Adyashanti. He is the author of the books In Touch, The Deep Heart and Your Deepest Ground: A Guide to Embodied Spirituality (SoundsTrue). Topics: 00:00 Introduction 02:25 The Origin of 'Listening from Silence' 04:48 Exploring the Trilogy of Books 08:55 The Deep Heart and Ground of Being 27:48 Opening the Root Chakra: A Journey into Pure Potentiality 28:25 Tapping into the Current of Life: A Universal Connection 29:59 Addressing Suffering: A Creative Response 32:09 Embodied Non-Dual Approach: Engaging with Life 47:15 The Power of Community in Spiritual Practice Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

This is part of a series of awakening practices that I will be posting over the next few weeks. They can be used in the morning, at bedtime, or on the spot in the course of your day. They build on each other, so you can listen consecutively, but if there is one in particular that speaks to you, feel free to stick with it. Loosely based on the teachings of Adyashanti, they can be used alone or as a companion to his audio series, The 30-Day Wake Up Challenge, or his book, The Direct Way: 30 Practices to Evoke Awakening. In some cases, the meditations are also loosely inspired by the teachings of Andrew Holecek and Pema Chodron. I hope you enjoy.Support the showHost: Tess CallahanSubstack: Writers at the WellInterview Podcast: Writers at the WellMeditations on Insight TimerMeditations on YouTubeTess's novels: https://tesscallahan.com/Music: Christopher Lloyd Clarke.Audio Editing: Eric Fischer of Audi-Refined.com By tapping "like" and "follow" you help others find the show. Thank you for listening!DISCLAIMER: Meditation is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical healthcare or therapy. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to this recording. Use the material provided at your own risk. Do not drive or operate dangerous equipment while listening. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

This is an introduction to a series of short practical meditations I will be posting over the next few weeks. They can be used in the morning, at bedtime, or on the spot in the course of your day. They build on each other, so you can listen consecutively, but if there is one in particular that speaks to you, feel free to stick with it. Loosely based on the teachings of Adyashanti, they can be used alone or as a companion to his audio series, The 30-Day Wake Up Challenge, or his book, The Direct Way: 30 Practices to Evoke Awakening. In some cases, the meditations are also loosely inspired by the teachings of Andrew Holecek and Pema Chodron. I hope you enjoy.Music and audio editing by Eric Fischer of Audi-Refined.com.Support the showHost: Tess CallahanSubstack: Writers at the WellInterview Podcast: Writers at the WellMeditations on Insight TimerMeditations on YouTubeTess's novels: https://tesscallahan.com/Music: Christopher Lloyd Clarke.Audio Editing: Eric Fischer of Audi-Refined.com By tapping "like" and "follow" you help others find the show. Thank you for listening!DISCLAIMER: Meditation is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical healthcare or therapy. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to this recording. Use the material provided at your own risk. Do not drive or operate dangerous equipment while listening. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

Trigger warning:In honor of Joshua's life, Nicholas Fontana agreed to film with PBTR a few years ago to share his experience of losing his adopted friend Joshua to suicide. I ran into Nicholas at a mutual friends party a few weeks ago. Everything fell away as we began to speak about the effort to heal and all of the ways he has made progress. I asked Nicholas if he would be willing to be on the podcast to talk about the ideas he shared during our conversation. This led me to think about how to deal with our diverse levels of pain in a way that I have never considered before. His inspiration for self exploration came from; Gangaji, Alan Watts. Adyashanti, Eckhart Tolle and Terrence McKenna.It is important to understand that the people who love adopted people hurt when we hurt. Adoption is not a singular event that happens to one person. Adoption loss extends out from us; it affects our relationships, our parenting and our ability to feel worthy. In reintroducing you to Nicholas and Joshua we hope you feel inspired by the courage, friendship and the bond they shared. We honor Joshua and his brave battle, we honor all of the warriors we have lost. Remember you are worthy in fact you are spectacular! -Joshua Samuel Kukla -Father, friend, musician, brother, son, adopteeClick here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pulled By The Root” is available at https://www.pulledbytheroot.com/bookhttps://www.pulledbytheroot.com/

Discussed in this episode:Topics:ThinkingJudgmentAttachmentResistanceMindfulnessMeditation People:Marcus AureliusLao TzuJesusThe BuddhaAlan WattsShakespeareRelated Books:Meditations - Marcus AureliusTao Te Ching - Lao TzuAlan Watts - The BookFalling Into Grace - AdyashantiLoving What is - Byron KatieThe Art of Living - Thich Nhat Hanhhttps://www.anotherfinger.comEmail: support@anotherfinger.comFree month of Waking Up: https://dynamic.wakingup.com/shareOpenAccess/d5251aApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/another-finger/id1526096210Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5cMYCxrGf3brRjQvj6SBvJ?si=Cle2fGlwQkqXr5GpXsN6XgCover Art: Rory Jenkins  Email: l3m0nsh4rk@gmail.comSocial Media: Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr @Sh4rkH4ts

I'm so excited to share this transformative conversation on how to create everyday miracles in your life now!   I had the privilege of sitting down with Hakim Hamza, bestselling author of The Eternal Within, for a deep dive into practical techniques, mindset shifts, and daily practices inspired by A Course in Miracles.    Whether you're new to the Course or a seasoned student, this conversation will give you powerful tools to elevate your everyday experience and transform your reality.   And help you experience more miracles! ⚡️   About Hakim Hamza: Hakim was born in 1987 to a Swedish mother and an Egyptian father, and  grew up in Sweden. Growing up multiculturally fostered a deep awareness of the vastness of human experience. Hakim holds a bachelor's degree in social psychology.   Driven by a profound yearning for something eternal that transcends limitations, I immersed myself in diverse Eastern philosophies. I have explored the teachings of Osho (Rajneesh), Papaji, Ramana Maharshi, Jiddu Krishnamurti, Acharya Prashant, and Adyashanti, among others. ​ Through this journey, he understood how spiritual truths can be applied to everyday life. Even though not Eastern, he finally found "A Course in Miracles" (ACIM) and the work of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick, who taught it. The Course has resonated with him more than any other teaching; hence, it has become his primary spiritual practice.  

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Topics discussed:Connections and synchronicities.Non-attachment, non-resistance, non-judgment.Mental suffering, depression. Happiness and acceptance.Books mentioned:The Art of Happiness by Howard C. Cutler M.D. and The Dalai LamaFalling Into Grace by AdyashantiBlood Meridian by Cormac McCarthyLinks:Free month of Waking Up, my meditation app of choice: https://dynamic.wakingup.com/shareOpenAccess/d5251aApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/another-finger/id1526096210Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5cMYCxrGf3brRjQvj6SBvJ?si=Cle2fGlwQkqXr5GpXsN6XgCover Art: Rory Jenkins  Email: l3m0nsh4rk@gmail.comSocial Media: Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr @Sh4rkH4tshttps://www.anotherfinger.comEmail: support@anotherfinger.com

In this episode I am joined by Dr James Cooke, Oxford-trained neuroscientist, spiritual teacher, and author of “Dawn of Mind: How Matter Became Conscious and Alive”. James recounts how, at aged 13, an existential crisis driven by fear of hell saw him emerge into a profound mystical opening. James shares the radical changes he experienced and traces his subsequent years spent exploring and integrating this spiritual breakthrough. James recalls his improbable journey to winning a place at Oxford University, discusses the remarkable overlaps he found there between cutting-edge neuroscience and his own awakening, and reveals the social structures of elite education in the UK. James details the arduous and often overlooked post-awakening work of surrendering egoic structures and releasing attachments, explains why enlightenment is both a gain and a loss, and reflects on the challenges of teaching nonduality as a natural mystic. … Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. 01:07 - Why did James write Dawn of Mind? 03:43 - Making consciousness science accessible 04:41 - Catholic upbringing, an overly conscientious child 05:49 - Disturbed by hell 06:38 - Existential rumination, a crisis of faith 08:27 - Spiritual awakening at age 13 09:54 - Aftermath of James' awakening 12:59 - Life affirming vs death affirming phases of awakening 15:16 - Letting go of attachments 17:24 - What happened to James' excessive conscientiousness? 20:00 - Two mistakes about the no-self 21:15 - Freedom from extremes, letting go 23:39 - The dissolving self 24:44 - Is therapy necessary? 26:44 - Meditation as a gradual path 27:15 - Meditation vs therapy 28:37 - Practice in life vs joining a monastery 30:11 - Can a natural mystic really teach others? 32:37 - Alienation through spiritual language 33:21 - Enlightenment as loss 34:27 - 3 types of spiritual teacher 36:30 - James' profile as a teacher 37:47 - Self-aggrandising nondual teachers 38:38 - Spiritual influences 40:40 - Adyashanti & the end of suffering 42:08 - Buddhist progress of insight model 43:59 - Volatile teenage years 44:57 - Extreme somatic tension 36:25 - Difficult integration phase 47:39 - Oxford University, dealing with pressure 50:26 - How James got into Oxford against all odds 54:07 - Social context of elite education in the UK 56:52 - The Oxford wound 58:11 - The mystic's mistake, post-awakening 01:00:15 - James' research path at Oxford 01:01:39 - Opening a path for others + psychedelic experimentation 01:04:13 - James' last psychedelic trip 01:05:12 - Working with Beliefs 01:07:29 - Unravelling resistance & faking it 01:10:40 - Is there an end to post-awakening work? 01:13:54 - James' experience of intimate relationships 01:17:25 - Charlatans and why awakening can be off-putting for friends 01:19:30 - Alienating terminology 01:19:48 - Feeling isolated after awakening 01:20:33 - Mimicking awakening, the nondual teaching circuit 01:22:05 - Why did James wait so long to go public 01:25:57 - Reaction of James' family 01:26:51 - Moral perfection 01:30:37 - Why James doesn't like the word “enlightenment” 01:31:10 - The problem with “awakening” 01:32:31 - Language phases, changing the lingo 01:33:20 - The Borg and analogies for awakening 01:34:42 - Siddhi, intuition, supernatural powers 01:36:48 - Insecure rockstars, kundalini 01:38:39 - The language game 01:39:11 - Hearing voices, the dramatising brain 01:40:58 - World as a shared hallucination 01:42:45 - Does James suffer? 01:44:56 - Gross vs subtle suffering 01:45:52 - An experience of physical pain 01:47:08 - Meditative austerities vs life practice 01:50:46 - Trainings in equanimity 01:51:49 - Ideas in Dawn of Mind 01:53:20 - An instinct for empowerment 
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Get your copy of Wake Up to Love, today!LOVE is appearing as a family vacation right now, and I will return with new episodes on January 6th! I Love you! Listen to the ROSARY, Here and pray the Love every day!You are hidden, not forgotten.Stay in touch with this Love,and you'll see that God can see you,and that's all that matters.Because God is all...When you make it to that stage,there's an audience of One ,appearing as many,but you have one Listener,one Readerone Clientone Customerone Contractone Covenantand giving Him your attention,the whole world smiles.*singing in Lauryn Hill* it could all be so simple :)I Love you,niknikki@curlynikki.comSupport the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings__________________________________________Today's Quotes:Title quote- @prophetess.maggie via IG"You never know how and whenthe Existence will start using you for Its purpose.You never know how and whenyou will be filled with abundanceand you will start rainingquenching the thirst of many.You never know how and when you will be full of fruits and shadeand travelers will takeshelter and food from you,You never know how and when you will be full with Love and Lightand you will start spreadingthe fragrance of beauty to everyone.You never know how and whenthe death will come and make you deathlessand life will startflowing out of youyou never knowhow & when...really."-Sri Sri Ravi Shankar"Keep going.You never know what's right around the corner."-@SisterCody via IG"I want to speak to the hidden people for a moment...I don't find it coincidental that many of God's servants were found in the most unconventional & ambiguous places.They weren't found in Synagogues, or popular gather places but fields, deserts, at home, mangers, or at work.The settings we find them I'm sure are strategic in that they develop certain skills, and traits that would translate to their callings but also I can't help but think because it was one of the last places men would look for where a move of God would come from next.He often tucked them away, but in plain sight but hidden.Where everyone could see, but could not yet SEE.What a mystery of the Gospel.If you feel hidden, do not despise your present status. If you are busy wondering when God is going to do the things you've heard & envisioned -be patient.The time is coming sooner than you thought. And you'll look back at this 'hidden' time of consecration & private development with longing.When God 'reveals' you, He wants to make sure you have the capacity in character, to remain where He calls.It's not your gifts that will sustain you, but your character.That's what's being carefully curated, carefully molded, privately developed, and carefully grown.Do not despise this time.The hidden time is protection.This time + the lessons are invaluable, and it will be the key to being able to remain & go higher."For nothing is hidden except to be made manifest; nor is anything secret except to come to light." - Mark 4:22- @prophetess.maggie via IG"Waiting is just a gift of time in disguise - a time to pray wrapped up in a ribbon of patience - because is the Lord ever late?-Ann Voskamp via IG @worshipblog"Don't try to stop thinking, let it happen. Just recognize that which is not thinking."-Adyashanti

Born in Kenya, and of Indian ancestry, Riyaz came to North America when he was ten years old (growing up in Canada, and then moving to the United States as an adult). Each of these lands, peoples, and cultures has informed and shaped his expression and sensibilities. He is a product of both East and West. Most of his adult life has been devoted to the study and practice of both psychotherapy and spirituality. And both of these disciplines have been integral to a path of healing and awakening. Professionally, his life's work has been to bring together Eastern wisdom with Western science and psychology in a synergistic alliance. After 26 years of mainly practicing as a psychotherapist, and many years of teaching and supervising students and interns in a transpersonally oriented graduate school (CIIS in San Francisco), he has shifted his work in a more explicitly spiritual direction. He now leads individuals and groups in spiritual work through groups, and day-long and multi-day retreats. In April 2023, he received dharma transmission and the blessing of his teacher, Adyashanti. Website: riyazmotan.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded November 26, 2024   YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 Embracing Vulnerability in Teaching    00:03:24 Transition to Spiritual Teaching    00:06:25 The Unexpected Lung Cancer Diagnosis  00:10:10 Embracing Life's Challenges as Spiritual Lessons  00:13:24 Philosophy of Evolution and Suffering    00:17:23 Embracing Mortality and Living Fully  00:20:23 Wisdom from Sri Ramakrishna: Always Be Learning  00:23:25 Navigating Cancer Treatment Challenges  00:26:34 Embracing Alternative Healing Methods    00:29:41 Embracing Non-Western Healing Approaches    00:33:01 The Profound Experience of Near-Death and Out-of-Body Events     00:36:32 Personal Transformations Through Marriage    00:40:30 Embracing Earthly Spirituality  00:45:53 The Impact of Spirituality as an Escape Mechanism  00:49:46 Cultivating Presence for Emotional Healing  00:53:54 The Power of Group Consciousness  00:57:45 The Toll of Being a Spiritual Teacher    01:01:07 Embracing Vulnerability in Teaching  01:05:08 The Evolution of Spiritual Teaching Methodologies  01:08:57 Evolution of Teacher-Student Dynamics in Education    01:12:51 Importance of Preparatory Spiritual Practices    01:16:26 Lack of Spiritual Development and Global Issues  01:19:34 Humanity's Crisis and Opportunity for Change    01:22:26 Awakening of a New Consciousness  01:26:27 Exploring Neurodivergence and Enhanced Perception  01:30:28 Transformative Power of Psychedelics and Nature    01:33:46 Ayahuasca Experience: A Catalyst for Awakening    01:36:57 Spiritual Awakening through Nature and Retreats    01:40:52 Exploring the Hero Dose: Insights from Adyashanti    01:43:41 Transition from One-to-One Work to Spiritual Mentoring  01:47:33 Upcoming Guests and Spiritual Experiences

Born in Kenya, and of Indian ancestry, Riyaz came to North America when he was ten years old (growing up in Canada, and then moving to the United States as an adult). Each of these lands, peoples, and cultures has informed and shaped his expression and sensibilities. He is a product of both East and West. Most of his adult life has been devoted to the study and practice of both psychotherapy and spirituality. And both of these disciplines have been integral to a path of healing and awakening. Professionally, his life's work has been to bring together Eastern wisdom with Western science and psychology in a synergistic alliance. After 26 years of mainly practicing as a psychotherapist, and many years of teaching and supervising students and interns in a transpersonally oriented graduate school (CIIS in San Francisco), he has shifted his work in a more explicitly spiritual direction. He now leads individuals and groups in spiritual work through groups, and day-long and multi-day retreats. In April 2023, he received dharma transmission and the blessing of his teacher, Adyashanti. Website: riyazmotan.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Interview recorded November 26, 2024

Matt O'Neill takes us to the teachings of Adyashanti and provides a practical approach to overcoming suffering and finding happiness.  Learn how to dismantle the illusions of the ego, embrace the oneness of all things, and find the fearlessness that comes with spiritual awakening. Matt shares personal experiences and insights on embracing reality, finding freedom from suffering, and the fearlessness that comes with the realization of spiritual oneness. [00:00] Introduction to Adyashanti's book on enlightenment [01:50] Understanding oneness and awakening [03:31] The role of ego and mental constructs [05:26] Identifying and dismantling illusions [10:25] Childhood beliefs and their impact [13:31] The work of Byron Katie and mental freedom [15:02] Embracing reality and finding peace [17:47] The fearlessness of oneness [20:18] Truth, love, and grace Resources Mentioned:  The End of Your World by Adyashanti Download this week's free resource instantly when you sign up for The Good Mood Show newsletter here!  Or, reach out on our contact page at https://mattoneill.com/contact and we will email you a copy of any free resource you request.

Mae reflects on a conversation she heard between the Zen Buddhist teacher Adyashanti and a student who was experiencing mental turmoil. Mae related to this student and the sense of banging her head against the wall, or, reaching the limit of the mind. "Trust the Process," we've heard it said many times before. But it never quite landed so well for Mae, until she heard Adyashanti follow it up with a few simple words: "not perfectly" and "messy."Mae YoshikawaMae is an author, yoga & meditation practitioner, teacher, and mother. In 2006, Mae became the first Japanese woman to be authorized by the founding school of Ashtanga Yoga in India. In 2016, Mae was awarded the “Yoga People's Award” for her remarkable social impact in the wellness field. She is known as the face of adidas yoga as well as being the founder of ⁠MAE Y⁠, a premier online community service. Her upcoming book, Kizuki: Realizations Beyond Time and Death encapsulates her life-changing journey of a metamorphosis of identity after the sudden loss of her husband in 2018.Website: ⁠ https://maey.live/⁠Instagram: ⁠@maeyoshikawa

If we are an expression of the whole, why does life feel so personal?  In a talk that examines duality, Dorothy Hunt asks us who and what we really are. Is our awareness something that belongs to us as a separate 'me', or is it instead something that arises from our experience of reality? She likens reality to an enormous unending tapestry on a loom, consisting of interwoven strands that give rise to the whole.   The vertical cords are the 'warp' - the stable structure that determines the shape of the tapestry, akin to our true nature -- that unchanging awareness for which each person is a vehicle.  The horizontal threads, known as the 'weft,' constantly change to provide color, texture and variety, much like the moment-to-moment experiences, thoughts and words in our lives.Just as a wave cannot be separated from the ocean, no single thread can be removed without affecting the whole.  ______________ Dorothy Hunt serves as spiritual director of Moon Mountain Sangha and was the founder of the San Francisco Center for Meditation and Psychotherapy. She is the author of Only This!, Leaves from Moon Mountain, and Ending the Search: From Spiritual Ambition to the Heart of Awareness, as well as articles published on nondual wisdom and psychotherapy. She teaches at the request and in the spiritual lineage of Adyashanti, who invited her to share the dharma in 2004. Dorothy has a long and deep connection to the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and the nondual teachings of Zen, Advaita, and the Christian mystics. She invites a deep welcoming of the human expressions of the mystery. A licensed psychotherapist since 1967, Dorothy has now retired from her private practice. She is a mother and a grandmother. For more information, please visit: https://dorothyhunt.org or Dorothy Hunt - Moon Mountain Sangha on YouTube.  ______________ To support our efforts to share these talks with LGBTQIA audiences worldwide, please visit https://gaybuddhist.org/There you can: Donate Learn how to participate live Find our schedule of upcoming speakers Join our mailing list or discussion forum Enjoy many hundreds of these recorded talks dating back to 1996 CREDITSAudio Engineer: George HubbardProducer: Tom BrueinMusic/Logo/Artwork: Derek Lassiter

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit wisdomofcrowds.liveYou might have noticed that Wisdom of Crowds got a facelift this week. We touched up our homepage and added two new features: CrowdSource and Provocations (read more about both here). In this spirit of renewal and relaunch, on the podcast we are getting back to our bread and butter with a classic Shadi and Damir episode. This week's episode deals with the virtues of resignation. Is giving up ever the right choice to make, either in politics or in one's personal life? Shadi has been reading a book about “settling” — On Giving Up by Adam Phillips — and he muses on the topic in latest piece in Wisdom of Crowds: “Giving Up is Good for You.” Damir worries that giving up means resignation, a rejection of life, a denial of adventure. He considers Shadi's mention of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Does Shadi understand the full implications of Nietzsche's philosophy? Damir wonders. In the bonus section for paid subscribers, the talk turns toward war and geopolitics, where Shadi discusses how wars end in" “settlements” — a form of giving up. Finally, the conversation wraps up with a reevaluation of Damir's personal philosophy, and a look back at last week's podcast episode with Phil Klay.Required Reading:* “Giving Up is Good for You” by Shadi (Wisdom of Crowds).* Adam Phillips, On Giving Up.* Friedrich Nietzsche (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy).* Friedrich Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra.* Friedrich Nietzsche, On the Genealogy of Morals.* Friedrich Nietzsche, The Joyful Science.* Adyashanti official page (YouTube).* Podcast episode with Phil Klay (Wisdom of Crowds). Wisdom of Crowds is a platform challenging premises and understanding first principles on politics and culture. Join us!

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Join Loch Kelly the creator of the mindful glimpses app here as he welcomes his dear friend and colleague Adyashanti for an insightful conversation on different doorways for awakening. This conversation is significant as it's the last public interview before the official Adyashanti retirement announcement. Loch has been an authorized teacher by Adyashanti since 2007 and he carries on the modern nondual tradition. Adyashanti meditation style is discussed as he shares personal insights into his journey of awakening, emphasizing the importance of embodiment and connection in his path towards deeper understanding. The discussion touches on the individualized nature of awakening experiences and the various phases one may encounter along the way. They discuss Loch's Mindful Glimpses approach and Adyashanti Guided Meditation style as complements to each other. Delving into the essence of awakening, Loch and Adyashanti explore the transition from the narrative mind to pure awareness, and then into embodiment and love, highlighting the dynamic interplay between relative and ultimate realities. Throughout the dialogue, they offer nuanced perspectives on non-duality, emphasizing the integration of awareness and love into everyday life.43:36 The episode features Loch offering a guided practice called “Infinite No Self.” These mindful glimpses serve as invaluable tools for experiencing ways to access the awake consciousness that is already here within all of us. You can now explore all of Loch Kelly's practices and teachings on the new Mindful Glimpses app, found at https://lochkelly.org/mindful-glimpses. This innovative meditation and wellness app offers daily micro-meditations, step-by-step programs, and simple-yet-advanced tools for awakening.SPECIAL EPISODE BONUS - An Adyashanti Guided Meditation can be found in the Mindful Glimpses App: https://lochkelly.org/mindful-glimpsesAdyashanti, whose name means “primordial peace,” has been a spiritual teacher for 26 years, offering Adyashanti meditation and teachings across various formats worldwide. With a reach extending to over 30,000 people in 120 countries through his website, Adyashanti's teachings transcend religious points of view and belief systems. Since the Adyashanti retirement announcement, he has retired from teaching and resides in the Eastern Sierras with his wife, Mukti, who now is the Head Teacher of the Open Gate Sangha. https://www.opengatesangha.org/  Loch Kelly is the creator of the Mindful Glimpses app, award winning author, psychotherapist, and nondual meditation teacher known for his unique practical methods that support awakening as the next natural stage of human development. Backed by modern neuroscience and psychology, Loch introduces Effortless Mindfulness, an ancient form of nondual meditation that allows immediate access to our embodied awake nature which arises as calm, clarity, and compassion. Connect with Loch:Mobile App: https://lochkelly.org/mindful-glimpsesWebsite: https://lochkelly.org/Podcast: https://lochkelly.org/podcastDonate: https://lochkelly.org/donateThe Effortless Mindfulness Podcast is brought to you by our 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. Our mission is to make learning how to tap into your inner resources simple, teachable, and accessible to everyone.

In this episode a quote from Adyashanti is contemplated. "To look within and not find yourself as a self is the beginning of finding yourself as a presence, as Being."

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This episode of Satsang Reflections is based on our satsang with Stephan Bodian, who was interviewed by Anja Janssen. Satsang Reflections is a dialogue usually held after a Satsang. It's an opportunity to share what was most impactful, hear from others about what they took away, and deepen into the teaching from the Satsang. If you haven't had a chance to listen to the Satsang yet then this could be an opportunity to catch the highlights and see if it might inspire you in some way. Stephan Bodian is a teacher in the non-dual wisdom tradition of Zen, Dzogchen, and Advaita Vedanta. Since 2007 he's been offering the annual School for Awakening, a multi-month intensive program in spiritual realization and awakened living. As a licensed psychotherapist, he brings a deep appreciation of the impact of early conditioning on the process of spiritual unfolding and offers individual counseling and mentoring in psychospiritual integration. Trained as a Buddhist monk, he spent many years studying with Advaita master Jean Klein, and in 2001 he received Dharma transmission (authorization to teach) from Adyashanti. His books include Wake Up Now, Beyond Mindfulness, and the bestselling guidebook Meditation for Dummies. To learn more about Stephan Bodian, please visit: ⁠stephanbodian.org⁠ Love podcasts? You might also enjoy one of the programs listed here: ⁠⁠https://awakening-together.org/interact/podcasts/

Stephan Bodian was our June Satsang guest. He was interviewed by Anja Janssen. Stephan Bodian is a teacher in the non-dual wisdom tradition of Zen, Dzogchen, and Advaita Vedanta. Since 2007 he's been offering the annual School for Awakening, a multi-month intensive program in spiritual realization and awakened living. As a licensed psychotherapist, he brings a deep appreciation of the impact of early conditioning on the process of spiritual unfolding and offers individual counseling and mentoring in psychospiritual integration. Trained as a Buddhist monk, he spent many years studying with Advaita master Jean Klein, and in 2001 he received Dharma transmission (authorization to teach) from Adyashanti. His books include Wake Up Now, Beyond Mindfulness, and the bestselling guidebook Meditation for Dummies. To learn more about Stephan Bodian, please visit: stephanbodian.org Love podcasts? You might also enjoy one of the programs listed here: ⁠https://awakening-together.org/interact/podcasts/

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Download "10 Military Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Career... and Your Life"Sunshine Grace was born in 1976 in Sheridan, MT, and comes from Russian, German, and Scottish lineages. Her early years in Portland, OR, were shaped by the Pacific Northwest's trees and mist, fostering her deep connection to nature. Her grandfather Frank Nielsen was a storyteller, which gave her an appreciation for good stories. She attended junior high and high school in Mesa, AZ, where she was exposed to community initiatives on universal love and compassion. She joined the military at age 22 for housing and educational opportunities, where her mentors showed her how to follow and the true meaning of “first in, last out” leadership.She helped raise her step-daughter in Jacksonville, FL, where she earned her master's degree in research psychology and worked for large corporations for twelve years. Married at the time, Jacksonville became her first haven for safety and belongingness. Building community became important to her there, but this is also where she became keenly aware of her family's history of debilitating anxiety and depression.After an ineffable experience in Kenya in the Serengeti, she moved to Austin in 2018, where she began her emotional healing journey. In 2019, her health mandated an early retirement to focus on simplicity and introspection. In 2019, she began a four-year period of severe mental health breakdowns. Realizing that she couldn't do this life alone, she began asking others for help. Her friends taught her she could feel safety in removing her masks.In the middle of this healing, she was called by ayahuasca in 2022, which began a cherished and deeply intimate relationship with this medicine. Working with ayahuasca, life got much harder before it began getting easier, but she eventually started to learn how to work with this teacher plant. Sunshine attributes the wisdom from ayahuasca and unconditional love and support from her friends and family as her anchors on her incredibly profound integration journey. Sunshine continues to work with sacred medicines to help her continue to learn how to think optimistically, receive love, prioritize her health, trust her intuition, and look for the divine beauty in life's perfect design!Today, Sunshine is more peaceful than she's ever been. She is passionate about meditation, non-duality, redemptive love, authentic expression, honest relationships, the importance of ceremony for life's rites of passages, reverent use of psychedelics – and the Texas two-step! She believes it's essential to have fun while healing!Ram Dass, Terence McKenna, Eckhart Tolle, spiritual teacher Adyashanti, Sandra Ingerman, Oprah Winfrey, Gary Zuckav, Albert Einstein, and Willie Nelson are just a few of her most admired teachers.SummaryThe conversation covers a range of topics, including the speaker's experience with ayahuasca, the impact of trauma on anxiety and depression, mystical experiences, military service, and the transition to civilian life. The speaker shares insights on creating safety for others, the ethics of war, and the challenges of serving in the military. The conversation also delves into the speaker's personal journey of self-discovery and exploration of sexuality. Mike Bledsoe shares his journey from military service to corporate life and retirement, and his exploration of psychedelics as a means of healing and spiritual growth. He discusses the transformative experiences he had with mushrooms and ayahuasca, and the profound insights and connections with spirit that emerged from these experiences.Chapters00:00 Ayahuasca and Self-Discovery: A Journey of Transformation07:17 Trauma, Anxiety, and the Impact of Awareness47:17 Creating Safety and Personal Exploration48:13 Military Service and Corporate Life52:19 Transition to Retirement and Spiritual Exploration57:44 Profound Insights of Psychedelic Experiences58:39 Integration and Reconnecting with the Heart01:32:10 Supporting Veterans in Mental Health Recovery

In this episode a quote from Adyashanti is contemplated. "What is is what's happening before you have a thought about it."

In this episode a quote from Adyashanti is contemplated. "To be happy is to live as the unknown"

In this episode a quote from Adyashanti is contemplated. "Being is the true nature of everything. Being the nature of everything, there is nothing outside of Being."

Jon Bernie came to the SF Zen Center in 1973 and practiced there for years. In this podcast he talks about his relationships with Richard Baker, Brother David Steindl Rast, Papaji (Punjaji), Adyashanti, Robert Adams, Mike Murphey of Esalen Inst., psychic Anne Armstrong, and others. He was an Alexander Technique therapist for years and now teaches Inspired Aliveness. His website is inspiredaliveness.com. Here about all this and more on his cuke podcast.

Welcome to a profoundly insightful episode of the Endless Possibilities Podcast, hosted by Eva, where we delve into the remarkable journey of spiritual teacher Blaise Kennedy. Join us as we explore Blaise's path from battling drug addiction to embracing spiritual enlightenment, sharing his profound experiences and the lessons learned along the way.

**Please note special time for this call.  Lucy Grace never intended to embark upon a formal spiritual path. Yet again and again, she felt called deeper into it. Raised by a young, single mother in an impoverished neighborhood in New Zealand, Lucy experienced significant trauma throughout childhood. Her neighborhood was riddled with gang violence and burglaries. Her mother worked at a secondhand shop, and meager earnings meant they sometimes went without food, heat, furniture, or schoolbooks - much less trips or vacations. They did not have the means for a car until Lucy turned fourteen. Despite the violence and trauma Lucy experienced and witnessed, she often felt joyful as a child. She also had a keen sense that though she didn't fit, she was in the wrong place. As an only child without much exposure to the world beyond her immediate surroundings, Lucy discovered the gift of spaciousness within herself. She describes her relative isolation as a kind of "welfare-child ashram". In her poem, "Kairos Time," she wrote, "I lived my whole life / on a whim and a dime / - on God's time / found solace and / wonderment / in the light that lives / inside the darkest quiet." Since childhood, Lucy has lived many lives, including graduating from college and working as a television journalist for New Zealand's largest national news channel, Channel One News. For 15 years, she worked as a humanitarian aid worker based in Europe for UNICEF, Save the Children, Fairtrade, and Oxfam. She has worked in orphanages and disaster zones around the world, helping to bring relief to people who are suffering. Returning to New Zealand in her early thirties, Lucy navigated a sudden debilitating illness with no recognizable cause. When she was thirty-six, she became a mother and experienced a sense of total separation in which she felt severed from the inner guidance that had accompanied her since she was a child. Many of the things she loved - including her career, marriage, and home - also came to an end during this time. But with a gentle cheerfulness, Lucy sees that her whole life has been about attuning to nature's messages - and learning to move with them. "There are things that want to happen and we can feel that pull," she has said. "And the plans of life are always so much more amazing and incredible than little Lucy's brain can think up." Today, Lucy is a spiritual guide who humbly observes that we are, each of us, teachers. She is also a mystic, holistic therapist, and the author of This Untameable Light, a book of poems that, in Adyashanti’s words, “shine with the light of deeply embodied spirit. A dance of light upon the land.” She is based in New Zealand and offers occasional retreats in other parts of the world, helping "unlock and integrate" the unique truths and wisdom in each of us. Join us on April 27 for a call with this mystic poet and deeply relatable spiritual guide, who regards her mother and daughter as her greatest gurus.     My Mothers’ love  ...I love you—in all your ways and always will!She taught me God will too, you will too, life will too, no matter what I am, aren't, do or don't do.And what else is there? Somewhere in my marrow is the sense that all of life is benevolentand it loves me like she did, without exception, without expectation-conditionlessShe gave me unearned-love's freedom, no life-lines to toe, no scripts to follow.So who needs dollars and cents? That's her gift, that'sinheritance... Thank you  ...We are all haunted, grace-filled beings-I was just trying to live with the hauntings, wasn't seeking, anything.But you brought me to my knees, you broke me bodily (the heart was just the half of it.) You opened me,white flagged the wars in me.My three-foot guru, in gumboot feet... The call will be moderated by our volunteers Mark Peters, and Mili Nair, a young teenager "exploring life through the wonders of sentences and words, periods and exclamation marks"! 

Interview begins @ 5:58 Annie Lamott and Neal Allen invite us into the heart of their relationship, where creativity, curiosity, and vulnerability intertwine. Annie introduces Neal's latest book, "Better Days: Tame Your Inner Critic," while Neal shares insights into Annie's newest work, "Somehow: Thoughts on Love." As we delve into their dynamic, we're reminded of Annie's infamous KFKD radio – a familiar concept for anyone acquainted with her writings – and how Neal's exploration of the inner critic seamlessly complements Annie's work. Reflecting on the early days of their relationship, Annie and Neal recount moments of openness and vulnerability, testing the waters of acceptance and understanding. Their willingness to confront their deepest wounds and expose them to the world underscores their authenticity and likability. Neal challenges the corrosive nature of identity politics, emphasizing the importance of transcending rigid notions of identity to foster genuine connection. In a candid discussion, Annie shares her experience with cancel culture and the anxiety it breeds in our social landscape. Together, we explore the implications of cancel culture on personal relationships and societal discourse, pondering the importance of genuine communication and compassion. As we journey deeper into their relationship, Annie and Neal offer a masterclass in marriage, highlighting the value of acceptance, curiosity, and patience. They demonstrate how years of spiritual and psychological work pave the way for navigating conflicts with grace and understanding. Midway through the interview, Annie steps away, allowing Neal and John to explore the realm of the inner critic. Through an active Gestault exercise, Neal provides a firsthand example of confronting the superego and shedding the layers of defensiveness that obscure our true selves. Together, we explore the perception that shame and the superego serve as sufficient motivators for progress, while also examining the divisive nature of identity politics and its impact on our culture. Neal offers insights into the role of defensiveness in protecting against vulnerability, urging us to embrace authenticity over superficiality. Bio: Anne Lamott is the author of twenty books, including the New York Timesbestsellers Help, Thanks, Wow; Dusk, Night, Dawn; Traveling Mercies; and Bird by Bird, as well as seven novels. A recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and an inductee to the California Hall of Fame and Neal Allen is a spiritual coach, workshop leader, and author who began his transformative journey about ten years ago. Bob Birnbaum, introduced him to the teachings of notable figures like Fritz Perls, Carl Rogers, and Adyashanti, as well as spiritual practices such as Eckhart Tolle's neo-Buddhism and Hameed Ali's Diamond Approach. His exploration deepened into self-realization, guiding him through phases of shedding personal narratives and societal beliefs, embracing the absurd, and confronting the concept of death, which included volunteering at hospice and dealing with personal loss. These experiences have profoundly shaped his practice and writings, including his books "Shapes of Truth: Discover God Inside You" and "Better Days: Tame Your Inner Critic." www.shapesoftruth.com Website for The Sacred Speaks: http://www.thesacredspeaks.com WATCH: YouTube for The Sacred Speaks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAuksnpfht1udHWUVEO7Rg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesacredspeaks/ @thesacredspeaks Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesacredspeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesacredspeaks/ Brought to you by: https://www.thecenterforhas.com Theme music provided by: http://www.modernnationsmusic.com

Join Loch Kelly the creator of the mindful glimpses app here as he welcomes his dear friend and colleague Adyashanti for an insightful conversation on different doorways for awakening. This conversation is significant as it's the last public interview before the official Adyashanti retirement announcement. Loch has been an authorized teacher by Adyashanti since 2007 and he carries on the modern nondual tradition. Adyashanti meditation style is discussed as he shares personal insights into his journey of awakening, emphasizing the importance of embodiment and connection in his path towards deeper understanding. The discussion touches on the individualized nature of awakening experiences and the various phases one may encounter along the way. They discuss Loch's Mindful Glimpses approach and Adyashanti Guided Meditation style as complements to each other. Delving into the essence of awakening, Loch and Adyashanti explore the transition from the narrative mind to pure awareness, and then into embodiment and love, highlighting the dynamic interplay between relative and ultimate realities. Throughout the dialogue, they offer nuanced perspectives on non-duality, emphasizing the integration of awareness and love into everyday life.44:37 The episode features Loch offering a guided practice called “Infinite No Self.” These mindful glimpses serve as invaluable tools for experiencing ways to access the awake consciousness that is already here within all of us. You can now explore all of Loch Kelly's practices and teachings on the new Mindful Glimpses app, found at https://lochkelly.org/mindful-glimpses. This innovative meditation and wellness app offers daily micro-meditations, step-by-step programs, and simple-yet-advanced tools for awakening.SPECIAL EPISODE BONUS - An Adyashanti Guided Meditation can be found in the Mindful Glimpses App: https://lochkelly.org/mindful-glimpsesAdyashanti, whose name means “primordial peace,” has been a spiritual teacher for 26 years, offering Adyashanti meditation and teachings across various formats worldwide. With a reach extending to over 30,000 people in 120 countries through his website, Adyashanti's teachings transcend religious points of view and belief systems. Since the Adyashanti retirement announcement, he has retired from teaching and resides in the Eastern Sierras with his wife, Mukti, who now is the Head Teacher of the Open Gate Sangha. https://www.opengatesangha.org/  Loch Kelly is the creator of the Mindful Glimpses app, award winning author, psychotherapist, and nondual meditation teacher known for his unique practical methods that support awakening as the next natural stage of human development. Backed by modern neuroscience and psychology, Loch introduces Effortless Mindfulness, an ancient form of nondual meditation that allows immediate access to our embodied awake nature which arises as calm, clarity, and compassion. Connect with Loch:Mobile App: https://lochkelly.org/mindful-glimpsesWebsite: https://lochkelly.org/Podcast: https://lochkelly.org/podcastDonate: https://lochkelly.org/donateThe Effortless Mindfulness Podcast is brought to you by our 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. Our mission is to make learning how to tap into your inner resources simple, teachable, and accessible to everyone.

Hello Friends on the path…I've known about the struggles of some of my favorite philosophers…Krishnamurti suffered from terrible migraines. Ram Dass had a massive stroke. Yogananda had crippling pain from apparently taking on the karma of his devotees. Anyone in a physical body suffers. Facts.But the accounts I found most helpful were those of teachers who struggled with anxiety and panic. Teachers of mind mastery who had to face these kinds of inner hurdles struck me deeply. Two of whom helped me relax into deep self compassion: Adyashanti and Mingyur Rinpoche, and I've found a way to loop their teaching back to one of Audrey Lourdes' pillars:“Nothing I accept about myself can be used against me to diminish me.”I'm sharing their enlightening humanness in today's WITH LOVE, DANIELLE (Eps 104) as part of my 4 part series on Healing With Anxiety. It reminds me of the very simple Buddhist prayer, “May my suffering be of service.” Please tune in and… give yourself a break.Your fellow aspiring human…With Love,DanielleMENTIONED IN EPISODE 104:In Love With The World by Mingyur RinpocheAdyashantiThe Nourish System: reduce stress + restore your nervous systemThe Heart Centered Mastermind: Support for your business + career-ing. Business masterclasses with Danielle + guest experts each month. Community + business strategy huddles with Team Danielle leadership. Get my (free) SACRED WEEKENDS email 2 Fridays/month. Think: girlfriend vibe meets deep thinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When that body slouches, it's like it's slouching into forgetfulness. It's slouching into worry. It's slouching into  overthinking. Sit back up straight, like you're on your Throne, and be Greatness. In this posture, that body is like an antenna, receiving, remembering Greatness, remembering its Divine Essence, remembering Truth. Remembering that everything it encounters is also Greatness, is one with Greatness. That there is nothing but Greatness. I Love you, Nik Nikki@curlynikki.com ******God is afoot! I'm writing, and working on something BIG (and very useful) for your practice! I'll share #ListenerFavorite episodes until I return with new ones in Spring! Look out for announcements soon! Support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings ________________________________ Today's Quotes: Have trust in God and the most difficult tasks become easy.  For success, hard work alone is not enough.  God's grace is essential." -Maharajji "When things in you move, you don't have to move with them." -Adyashanti 

Original Air Date: April 7, 2021Your life is always speaking to you in whispers, guiding you to your next right step. In many situations, the whisper is also the first warning. It's a quiet nudge from deep within saying, Hmmm, something feels off. A small voice that tells you, “This is no longer your place of belonging.” It's the pit in your stomach, or the pause before you speak. It's the shiver, the goosebumps that raise the hairs on the back of your neck. Whatever form the whisper takes, it's not a coincidence. Your life is trying to tell you something. Heeding these signs can open the doors to your personal evolution, pushing you toward your life's purpose. Ignoring them or sleepwalking through your life, is an invitation to chaos. In this Super Soul podcast, Oprah sits down with such gifted writers and thought leaders as Dani Shapiro, Caroline Myss, Adyashanti, Shauna Niequist, Jon Kabat Zinn, Cheryl Strayed, Pema Chödrön, Amy Purdy, John Lewis, Wes Moore, Kerry Washington and Thomas Moore. Interviews with these talented writers, speakers and thought leaders are excerpted from Oprah's Emmy Award-winning show Super Soul Sunday. You can also find this compilation and other insightful conversations, in Oprah's best-selling book, The Path Made Clear. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPodsYou can also watch Oprah's Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN  

In today's episode, Brandon decides to jump into his time machine and shares an episode from 2016. In it, Brandon and Dalien discuss a quote and audio clip from Adyashanti that talks about enlightenment as our natural, unaltered state of perception and being, once we dissolve the ego. Also, Dalien shares a story about a fairly advanced but little-known ancient civilization from South America.   Care to play a game with the youniverse? Ask the universe the episode you would most benefit from hearing next and click positivehead.com/game.  Download The Golden Key audio or e-book at GoldenKey.Gift with the Code: POSITIVEHEAD

There's nothing more disheartening than experiencing a breakthrough in spiritual growth, only to feel lost and confused again a short time later. But here's the good news: encountering a spiritual 'lid' is actually a sign of growth! We explain this common phenomenon and draw parallels to the Entrepreneurial to Purposeful (E2P) model, and encourage you to view these moments as transitions to the next level of spiritual development. We wrap up the discussion by exploring signs of spiritual and personal growth, emphasizing that true progress often manifests in a reduced sensitivity to things that were once bothersome or upsetting, leading to a lighter and clearer way of living.P.S. We apologize in advance for the dips in sound throughout this episode! Podcasting is a fun game of constant learning and growth. :)References: Project | U UnboundThe Keller Williams E to P ModelMichael SingerRam DassTami Simon with Sounds TrueRonald ReadGeoffrey HoltThe End of Your World: Uncensored Straight Talk on the Nature of Enlightenment by Adyashanti More resources for the 'I Got It! I Lost It!' part of inner growth: Adyashanti and Holly WhitakerTimestamps[00:00] Introduction[00:52] The Four Stages of Spiritual Growth[05:07] The Importance of Awareness and How to Relax and Release[15:08] How the Entrepreneurial to Purposeful (E2P) Model Applies to Spiritual Growth[27:31] Recognizing Signs of Spiritual GrowthMentioned in this episode:Get The 200% Life on AudibleWithout inner peace, no level of success matters. With it, every level of success becomes possible! The 200% Life offers a fresh perspective on challenges faced by entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals: such as overcoming fear, burnout, lack of clarity, poor communication, limiting mindset beliefs, and more. It blends your personal development and professional growth journeys, teaching you how to surrender to life and take clear action. Your path to incredible business success and self-realization is simpler than you think—and it starts today.The 200% Life on Audible

Love is appearing as a European retreat right now, but I'll be back with new episodes on Jan 8th! I love you! I am you!  ****** You are hidden, not forgotten. Stay in touch with this Love, and you'll see that God can see you, and that's all that matters. Because God is all... When you make it to that stage, there's an audience of One , appearing as many, but you have one Listener, one Reader one Client one Customer one Contract one Covenant and giving Him your attention, the whole world smiles. *singing in Lauryn Hill* it could all be so simple  :) I Love you, nik nikki@curlynikki.com Support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings __________________________________________ Today's Quotes: Title quote- @prophetess.maggie via IG "You never know how and when the Existence will start using you for Its purpose. You never know how and when you will be filled with abundance and you will start raining quenching the thirst of many. You never know how and when you will be full of fruits and shade and travelers will take shelter and food from you, You never know how and when you will be full with Love and Light and you will start spreading the fragrance of beauty to everyone. You never know how and when the death will come and make you deathless and life will start flowing out of you you never know how & when...really." -Sri Sri Ravi Shankar "Keep going. You never know what's right around the corner." -@SisterCody via IG "I want to speak to the hidden people for a moment...I don't find it coincidental that many of God's servants were found in the most unconventional & ambiguous places. They weren't found in Synagogues, or popular gather places but fields, deserts, at home, mangers, or at work. The settings we find them I'm sure are strategic in that they develop certain skills, and traits that would translate to their callings but also I can't help but think because it was one of the last places men would look for where a move of God would come from next. He often tucked them away, but in plain sight but hidden. Where everyone could see, but could not yet SEE. What a mystery of the Gospel. If you feel hidden, do not despise your present status. If you are busy wondering when God is going to do the things you've heard & envisioned -be patient. The time is coming sooner than you thought. And you'll look back at this 'hidden' time of consecration & private development with longing. When God 'reveals' you, He wants to make sure you have the capacity in character, to remain where He calls. It's not your gifts that will sustain you, but your character. That's what's being carefully curated, carefully molded, privately developed, and carefully grown. Do not despise this time. The hidden time is protection. This time + the lessons are invaluable, and it will be the key to being able to remain & go higher. "For nothing is hidden except to be made manifest; nor is anything secret except to come to light." - Mark 4:22 - @prophetess.maggie via IG "Waiting is just a gift of time in disguise - a time to pray wrapped up in a ribbon of patience - because is the Lord ever late? -Ann Voskamp via IG @worshipblog "Don't try to stop thinking, let it happen. Just recognize that which is not thinking." -Adyashanti

In Part 2 of the conversation with Adyashanti, we delve more into the world of spiritual exploration and and discuss how to navigate your spiritual path through self-inquiry. By embracing self-inquiry, individuals can uncover the illusions and patterns that hinder their spiritual growth and cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness and personal understanding. We also explore why it's so important to practice gratitude as well as strategies for building a meditation practice. In this episode, you will be able to: Understand how spiritual striving can get in the way of meaningful meditation practice Learn how to embrace the mystery of just being Practice strategies to build a sustainable meditation practice Investigate your relationship with failure and the expectations you have for yourself Realize the importance of practicing gratitude to enhance relationships and well being To learn more, click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special 2 part episode with Adyashanti, we delve into the world of spiritual exploration and and discuss how to navigate your spiritual path through self-inquiry. By embracing self-inquiry, individuals can uncover the illusions and patterns that hinder their spiritual growth and cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness and personal understanding. In this episode, you will be able to: Gain profound insights about awakening and enlightenment that will deepen your spiritual exploration Understand the crucial role of a teacher in your spiritual journey, and how their guidance can ignite your awakening Learn valuable techniques for letting go of attachments and creating a consistent spiritual practice to enhance your personal growth Discover how to strike a balance between seeking guidance from others and trusting your own intuition and discernment on your path Explore the power of self-inquiry as a transformative tool for deepening your spiritual exploration and gaining personal understanding. To learn more, click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Original Air Date: January 20th, 2021Job loss, addiction, a breakup, the death of a loved one, illness… these are the kinds of struggles that have the potential to break us wide open. Oprah says that before you ask the question, “Why me?” realize that nothing is happening out of order. Your life is always speaking to you. When that wake-up call comes, understand that it's your life trying to push you in another direction onto the next leg of your journey. Don't resist. Instead let the truth break you open. No experience is ever wasted. In this episode of Super Soul, Oprah sits down with acclaimed spiritual teachers: Elizabeth Lesser, Gabrielle Bernstein, Father Richard Rohr, Ali McGraw, Sarah Ban Breathnach, Caroline Myss, Lewellyn Vaughn Lee, Reverend Michael Beckwith, Elizabeth Gilbert, Glennon Doyle, Michael Singer, Iyanla Vanzant, Dr. Shefali, Pema Chödrön, Cheryl Strayed, Deepak Chopra and Adyashanti to reveal the true meaning of what it means to be broken open and what to do when those life-challenges arise. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods  You can also watch Oprah's Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN   

Open that body's eyes in the same spirit that you start the engine of your car. You don't think the car is You, and right now, you're not thinking that that body is You. You're seeing it silently. You're looking 'in' at the world, at these words, through that body's eyes, from where You are, from what You are. And suddenly, You're doing It! You're BEing the Impossible, and life is GoOD. I Love you, Nik nikki@curlynikki.com p.s. more affirmations from today's episode that got edited out- It's happening now. I Am Feeling now. I Am Seeing now. I Am Hearing now. I Am Healing now. I Am Rising now. I Am Now. I Am the Now.      To claim your free gift, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it and send it to me at nikki@curlynikki.com!  Join us on Patreon to support the show, and tune into and participate in live video Q&As with me!  Support the show *************************************** Today's Quotes: "Heaven is a well of living water that seeks to replenish and renew the face of the earth. Let it begin now, with me.” - Isha Das "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." -St. Francis of Assisi "Breathe in and out of your heart. With each inhalation, you take in that Love a little more. With each exhalation, you get rid of that which keeps you from acknowledging that you are Love." -Ram Dass "My consciousness has never association itself with this temporary body.  Before I came on this earth I was the same.  As a little girl I was the same. Even afterward, though the dance of creation changes around me, in the hall of eternity I shall be the same." -Anandamayi Ma "Now imagine that you stop to sit on a bench in the park. As you sit there everything stops, absolutely stops. Your mind is so still and quiet that you can hear dust particles floating in the air. Suddenly you are falling, and falling, and falling. There is no ground below or sky overhead, just a crushing thunderous silence, racing faster and faster. You suddenly realize that it's going to kill you, rip you limb from limb and explode your lungs into dust. There's no way out, no possible means of survival. And so you do the only thing there is to do. Surrender.  All goes blank and empty, more empty than limitless space.  Prior to life and death, you blink out of (or is it into?) existence. Timelessness is all there is, all there ever was, or could be. Eternity reigns supreme, and is radiantly present in every particle of being.  Something unborn and undying stirs to life and opens its eyes—your eyes. You or It is still sitting on the park bench. It is smiling, radiant, and content. A little girl on roller skates passes by. The sun glitters through the aspen leaves as an old man smokes his pipe on a footbridge crossing over a stream that feeds into a pond filled with goldfish." -Adyashanti excerpt from The Way of Liberation        Support the show Beginning Aug 7, 2023 - 'GoOD Mornings with CurlyNikki' will host pre and post roll ads within the back catalogue.