Podcast appearances and mentions of Alan Watts

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Alan Watts was a British-American philosopher and speaker known for bringing Eastern wisdom into the heart of Western culture. With a poetic yet playful style, he made complex ideas from Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism feel beautifully human and deeply accessible.Take action and strengthen your mind with The Resilient Mind Journal. Get your free digital copy today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Now⁠⁠This episode is brought to you in partnership with T & H: https://www.youtube.com/@tradgedyandhopeSpeech licensed from https://mindsetdrm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Please join Samantha and Denise as they explore Alan Watts' concept of the Backwards Law, which suggests that the more we strive for security and control, the more we may feel insecure and out of sync with our natural state. Watts states that acceptance of our insecurities and negative emotions can lead to greater peace […]

¿Te has sentido atrapado en la sensación de que, por más que te esfuerzas, todo se estanca? ¿Como si el mundo avanzara solo cuando tú estás al borde del colapso? En este episodio, comparto una de las verdades más crudas de nuestro tiempo: vivimos forzando porque no sabemos soltar, y ese desgaste invisible está drenando tu energía vital. Aterrizo conceptos clave de Alan Watts con mi propia experiencia y narrativa, para ayudarte a comprender por qué el control, el esfuerzo desmedido y la obsesión por avanzar están saboteando tu bienestar interno. Este no es un episodio más con frases motivacionales. Es una provocación profunda para ayudarte a cuestionar tu programación, soltar tu urgencia y liberar espacio para que la vida empiece a fluir contigo, no en tu contra. Y si este mensaje te sacudió —como debería— te invito a descargar GRATIS mi Guía del Bloqueo Energético, una herramienta práctica para entender qué está drenando tu energía y cómo liberarlo de raíz. Descárgala aquí: https://recursos.conocimientoexperto.com/guiabloqueo Conecta conmigo aquí: Sitio Web Oficial: https://conocimientoexperto.com/ Guías de Implementación Detallada: https://conocimientoexperto.com/accede-a-las-guias Canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@conocimientoexperto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salvadormingo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvadormingoce/ Escucha el podcast "Conocimiento Experto": https://open.spotify.com/show/65J8RTsruRXBxeQElVmU0b?si=ecefc81f2172453f Descarga ahora tu Guía del Bloqueo Energético: https://recursos.conocimientoexperto.com/guiabloqueo Salvador Mingo Especialista en estrategia, contenido digital y transformación personal. Creador de Conocimiento Experto y autor de La Travesía del Ser.

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Diving into the cosmic drama of reality, Alan Watts describes the world as a divine dream which is poetic, playful, and only sometimes serious.Being in the Way is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass' Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts.On this episode of Being in the Way, Alan Watts:Exploring how we get caught in the cosmic game and drama of lifeSeeing the universe as the playful expression of divine energyQuestioning identity: the tension between acting and simply being.Confronting the spiritual taboo of realizing the self as God—tat tvam asi.Indirect awareness of the networks and systems in the physical world Music and the pure delight in complex orders of soundEmbracing the paradox of existence as poetic, musical, and playful, while still being serious.Considering all of the senses as forms of one, larger sense of touchThe oneness of up and down, black and white, being and non-being Complexities of human culture that arise out of duality Today's podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp & Dharma Seed:Being in the Way is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/alan and get on your way to being your best self.Join Krishna Das, the most well-known voice of Bhakti chanting (Kirtan) in the West, and David Nichtern - a senior Buddhist teacher, founder of Dharma Moon, guitarist in Krishna Das' band, and producer of several of his albums - for a warm and engaging conversation about these two paths, their shared roots, and how they intersect in contemporary spiritual practice. Learn more about this FREE online gathering - THE HEART & MIND OF PRACTICE: BUDDHISM & BHAKTI"The real taboo is 'that art thou'. You, lurking behind the mask of being an impermanent human person, are really responsible for the whole thing. If anybody claims that in our culture, we put them straight away into an asylum. That is the very hallmark of insanity. But, in India, if someone suddenly wakes up one morning and says 'My goodness, I'm God', everybody says, instead of you're crazy or blasphemous, they say 'Congratulations, at last you've found out'". – Alan WattsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if your work felt like play? What if that seemingly childish question—"What would you do if money was no object?"—actually held the key to living without regret?Captain Frodo takes us on a profound journey through the false separation between play and work that dominates adult life. Drawing wisdom from philosophers Johann Huizinga and John Dewey alongside mystical thinker Alan Watts, this episode challenges our cultural assumptions about what constitutes "serious" pursuits.The exploration reveals how children's play—far from frivolous—represents deep, meaningful engagement with the world. This "serious play" serves as their work, their way of understanding themselves and their place in society. Meanwhile, adults often abandon play for "work" defined by external rewards rather than intrinsic satisfaction, creating lives split between obligation and enjoyment.Most poignantly, we confront the five most common regrets of the dying, with the top regret being failing to live authentically rather than meeting others' expectations. This reveals the potential consequences of abandoning our playful nature for socially prescribed paths.Through evolutionary perspectives showing childhood's increasing importance in human development and philosophical insights about integrating play and work, Captain Frodo offers a compelling vision: work permeated with the play attitude becomes art—and potentially, the foundation of a life without regret.Ready to reconsider the role of play in your life and work? This episode might change how you view what truly matters. Follow @thewayoftheshowman on Instagram and share this episode with someone searching for more meaning in their daily pursuits.Support the show...Now you can get t-shirts and hoodies with our wonderful logo. This is the best new way to suport the podcast project. Become a proud parader of your passion for Showmanship and our glorious Craft whilst simultanously helping to gather more followers for the Way.You'll find the store here: https://thewayoftheshowman.printdrop.com.auIf you want to help support this podcast it would be tremendous if you wrote a glowing review on iTunes or Spotify.If you want to contact me about anything, including wanting me to collaborate on one of your projects you can reach me on thewayoftheshowman@gmail.comor find out more on the Way of the Showman website.you can follow the Way of Instagram where it is, not surprisingly thewayoftheshowman.If you find it in you and you have the means to do so, you can suport the podcast financially at:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/captainfrodo

In Episode 4 of Flow, host Cam Cooksey brings the audience into a deeply reflective, soulful conversation centered on healing, surrender, and flowing with life as designed by God. Returning from GART recharged and full of gratitude, Cam plays a powerful AI-narrated compilation of Alan Watts' philosophies, anchored in themes of impermanence, pain, and spiritual release, then weaves it seamlessly into a God-centered framework of letting go and trusting divine timing. Cam challenges the audience to consider how holding onto pain, resisting change, and fearing the unknown stunts growth and spiritual peace. Through poignant metaphors, from tug-of-war injuries to rivers that don't mourn their past, he underscores how surrendering to God's natural flow brings clarity, strength, and transformation. In typical Cam fashion, the show is also filled with lighthearted chat engagement, hilarious sidebars (including his forehead humility), and a joyful Chris Stapleton interlude that ties it all back to his Arkansas roots. With his usual blend of authenticity, scripture, humor, and heartfelt introspection, Cam reminds us that peace isn't found in control, but in presence, purpose, and the courage to let life flow as God intended.

Alan Watts was a British-American philosopher and speaker known for bringing Eastern wisdom into the heart of Western culture. With a poetic yet playful style, he made complex ideas from Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism feel beautifully human and deeply accessible.Take action and strengthen your mind with The Resilient Mind Journal. Get your free digital copy today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Now⁠⁠This episode is brought to you in partnership with T & H: https://www.youtube.com/@tradgedyandhopeSpeech licensed from https://mindsetdrm.comMusic written by Barry Gilbey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christopher Harding's The Light of Asia: A History of Western Fascination with the East (Allen Lane, 2024) is a fascinating survey of two millennia of Western encounters with Eastern culture, thought and religions. From Herodotus to Alan Watts, Harding profiles a range of engaging figures who have had a sometimes-overlooked impact on the way we in the West engage with and understand Asia. From the myths of antiquity through to the impact of the hippie movement, the book asks; ‘What is real? Who says? How should I live?', and provides a wealth of historical analysis, anecdotal sketches and philosophical insight to explore how the Western and Eastern ways of thinking about these fundamental questions have intersected, conflicted with and complemented each other. Guest: Christopher Harding is Senior Lecturer in Asian History at The University of Edinburgh. His previous books include The Japanese: A History in 20 Lives (2020) and Japan Story: In Search of a Nation, 1850 to the Present (2018). A frequent contributor to BBC Radio, he also writes the Illuminasia Substack. Host: Matt Fraser writes and podcasts for the Ill-Read Millennial. He lives in Berlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In this episode of the Ketamine Startup Podcast, Sam interviews author and longtime spiritual seeker Steve Gelberg to discuss his groundbreaking work on the intersection of music and psychedelic therapy. Steve shares insights from his recent book, Tuning In, exploring how music can support healing, deepen emotional experiences, and guide patients through altered states of consciousness.This episode is definitely for you if you're a fan of Stan Grof, Alan Watts, or Aldous Huxley—or if you're curious to learn from someone who's spent years passionately exploring the intersection of music and psychedelics. Honestly, this feels like a masterclass in the power of sound for healing.Whether you're a clinician, therapist, or ketamine provider, this conversation offers valuable guidance on selecting music for therapy sessions—and why music is far more than just background sound. Join us for a rich dialogue on art, science, and the therapeutic power of sound.What You'll Learn in This Episode・How music shapes emotional and psychological experiences during ketamine therapy・Practical guidelines for selecting music to support patients・The surprising role of nature sounds and white noise in therapeutic settingsEpisode 32 show notes:00:00 Teaser - The Emotional Power of Music00:30 Introduction to the Ketamine Startup Podcast00:38 Interview with Steve Gelberg: Spirituality, Psychedelics, and Music02:08 Steve Journey: From the Sixties Counterculture to Eastern Religions07:39 The Role of Music in Psychedelic Therapy10:37 Steve's Academic Pursuits and the Krishna Movement17:23 The Making of 'Tuning In': A Passion Project30:17 The Synergy Between Music and Psychedelics36:54 The Ancient Connection Between Music and Humanity37:32 The Healing Power of Female Voices38:34 Choosing the Right Music for Psychedelic Therapy39:15 The Debate Over Classical Music in Therapy40:29 The Importance of Non-Lyrical Music41:13 The Role of Ambient and Neoclassical Music43:24 Therapist vs. Client Music Selection47:06 Alternative Sound Options: Nature and White Noise52:23 The Primordial Connection to Sound55:21 Steve's Spiritual Journey and Open-Mindedness01:02:14 Steve's Personal Music Preferences01:06:05 Recommended Reading in the Psychedelic Space01:09:46 Steve's Musical Background and Other Interests01:14:27 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThanks for listeningConnect with Steve at:Book discussed in this episode: Tuning In: Experiencing Music in Psychedelic StatesHis fine art photography websiteSteve's Spotify ProfileLinks to Steve's Spotify Playlists:His specific playlists recommendations for ketamine therapy・Classical playlist "Peace, Serenity":・Ambient playlist "Spacious, Minimalist, Ethereal":・"Psychedelic Ambient"Other selected playlists of Steve's:・Main classical playlist "Classical Music for Psychedelic States"・Marriage between classical and ambient "Neo-Classical for Psychonauts"・"Healing Female Voices"・"High Vibes, Blissful Emotions"・"Nature's Own Music"・"White Noise: Organic/Natural"Selected Links From the Episode:Steve J Gelberg, India In a Mind's Eye: Travels and Ruminations of an Ambivalent PilgrimSteve's Book Recommendations:・Aldous Huxley, The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell ・Alan Watts, The Joyous Cosmology: Adventures in the Chemistry of Consciousness・Michael Pollan, How to Change Your Mind. New York: Penguin Press, 2018.

In this episode, I explore the Buddhist teaching of aimlessness, one of the Three Doors of Liberation, through personal reflection and the lens of my son's journey into adulthood. What if life doesn't need a fixed purpose to be meaningful? Drawing on insights from Buddhism, Alan Watts, and everyday life—including paragliding, parenting, and playing music—I consider what it means to live fully when we stop racing toward a destination. Aimlessness isn't about giving up; it's about letting go of the pressure to always be somewhere else, and discovering the joy of being right here, right now. Life, like dancing or listening to music, might not be about getting to the end—it might just be about the experience itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

La sencillez como forma de vida, es una simplificación eliminando todo lo innecesario tanto físico como mental para quedarnos con lo esencial. En este programa hablaremos de la sencillez contando con autores como Henry David Thoreau, Jiddu Krishnamurti, Alan Watts y Antonio Blay. También contaremos con otras perspectivas como la religiosa con San Vicente de Paul, San Francisco de Asís, Buda y Rumi así como desde textos literarios de Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio, Miguel Delibes, José María Pemán y Carmen Laforet. Música: Celestial_Aeon_Project -"Angel" Chris Zabriskie: -"I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor" Julien Lussiez: -"Ending" Frozen Silence: -"Beautiful Guitar" Maryna: -"Uplifting Emotion Background" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ Películas: Amelie (2001, Jean-Pierre Jeunet) Pablo, el Apóstol de Cristo (2018, Andrew Hyatt)

Christopher Harding's The Light of Asia: A History of Western Fascination with the East (Allen Lane, 2024) is a fascinating survey of two millennia of Western encounters with Eastern culture, thought and religions. From Herodotus to Alan Watts, Harding profiles a range of engaging figures who have had a sometimes-overlooked impact on the way we in the West engage with and understand Asia. From the myths of antiquity through to the impact of the hippie movement, the book asks; ‘What is real? Who says? How should I live?', and provides a wealth of historical analysis, anecdotal sketches and philosophical insight to explore how the Western and Eastern ways of thinking about these fundamental questions have intersected, conflicted with and complemented each other. Guest: Christopher Harding is Senior Lecturer in Asian History at The University of Edinburgh. His previous books include The Japanese: A History in 20 Lives (2020) and Japan Story: In Search of a Nation, 1850 to the Present (2018). A frequent contributor to BBC Radio, he also writes the Illuminasia Substack. Host: Matt Fraser writes and podcasts for the Ill-Read Millennial. He lives in Berlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Christopher Harding's The Light of Asia: A History of Western Fascination with the East (Allen Lane, 2024) is a fascinating survey of two millennia of Western encounters with Eastern culture, thought and religions. From Herodotus to Alan Watts, Harding profiles a range of engaging figures who have had a sometimes-overlooked impact on the way we in the West engage with and understand Asia. From the myths of antiquity through to the impact of the hippie movement, the book asks; ‘What is real? Who says? How should I live?', and provides a wealth of historical analysis, anecdotal sketches and philosophical insight to explore how the Western and Eastern ways of thinking about these fundamental questions have intersected, conflicted with and complemented each other. Guest: Christopher Harding is Senior Lecturer in Asian History at The University of Edinburgh. His previous books include The Japanese: A History in 20 Lives (2020) and Japan Story: In Search of a Nation, 1850 to the Present (2018). A frequent contributor to BBC Radio, he also writes the Illuminasia Substack. Host: Matt Fraser writes and podcasts for the Ill-Read Millennial. He lives in Berlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Christopher Harding's The Light of Asia: A History of Western Fascination with the East (Allen Lane, 2024) is a fascinating survey of two millennia of Western encounters with Eastern culture, thought and religions. From Herodotus to Alan Watts, Harding profiles a range of engaging figures who have had a sometimes-overlooked impact on the way we in the West engage with and understand Asia. From the myths of antiquity through to the impact of the hippie movement, the book asks; ‘What is real? Who says? How should I live?', and provides a wealth of historical analysis, anecdotal sketches and philosophical insight to explore how the Western and Eastern ways of thinking about these fundamental questions have intersected, conflicted with and complemented each other. Guest: Christopher Harding is Senior Lecturer in Asian History at The University of Edinburgh. His previous books include The Japanese: A History in 20 Lives (2020) and Japan Story: In Search of a Nation, 1850 to the Present (2018). A frequent contributor to BBC Radio, he also writes the Illuminasia Substack. Host: Matt Fraser writes and podcasts for the Ill-Read Millennial. He lives in Berlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Christopher Harding's The Light of Asia: A History of Western Fascination with the East (Allen Lane, 2024) is a fascinating survey of two millennia of Western encounters with Eastern culture, thought and religions. From Herodotus to Alan Watts, Harding profiles a range of engaging figures who have had a sometimes-overlooked impact on the way we in the West engage with and understand Asia. From the myths of antiquity through to the impact of the hippie movement, the book asks; ‘What is real? Who says? How should I live?', and provides a wealth of historical analysis, anecdotal sketches and philosophical insight to explore how the Western and Eastern ways of thinking about these fundamental questions have intersected, conflicted with and complemented each other. Guest: Christopher Harding is Senior Lecturer in Asian History at The University of Edinburgh. His previous books include The Japanese: A History in 20 Lives (2020) and Japan Story: In Search of a Nation, 1850 to the Present (2018). A frequent contributor to BBC Radio, he also writes the Illuminasia Substack. Host: Matt Fraser writes and podcasts for the Ill-Read Millennial. He lives in Berlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Christopher Harding's The Light of Asia: A History of Western Fascination with the East (Allen Lane, 2024) is a fascinating survey of two millennia of Western encounters with Eastern culture, thought and religions. From Herodotus to Alan Watts, Harding profiles a range of engaging figures who have had a sometimes-overlooked impact on the way we in the West engage with and understand Asia. From the myths of antiquity through to the impact of the hippie movement, the book asks; ‘What is real? Who says? How should I live?', and provides a wealth of historical analysis, anecdotal sketches and philosophical insight to explore how the Western and Eastern ways of thinking about these fundamental questions have intersected, conflicted with and complemented each other. Guest: Christopher Harding is Senior Lecturer in Asian History at The University of Edinburgh. His previous books include The Japanese: A History in 20 Lives (2020) and Japan Story: In Search of a Nation, 1850 to the Present (2018). A frequent contributor to BBC Radio, he also writes the Illuminasia Substack. Host: Matt Fraser writes and podcasts for the Ill-Read Millennial. He lives in Berlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

Alan Watts was a British-American philosopher and speaker known for bringing Eastern wisdom into the heart of Western culture. With a poetic yet playful style, he made complex ideas from Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism feel beautifully human and deeply accessible.Take action and strengthen your mind with The Resilient Mind Journal. Get your free digital copy today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Now⁠⁠This episode is brought to you in partnership with T & H: https://www.youtube.com/@tradgedyandhope Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trechos do livro “Cloud Hidden”, de Alan Watts.Alan Wilson Watts (1915 - 1973) foi um filósofo, escritor e palestrante britânico, conhecido como um dos pioneiros na divulgação da sabedoria oriental ao Ocidente.Nascido na Inglaterra, desde cedo demonstrou interesse pelo budismo e pelas tradições espirituais da Ásia. Emigrou para os Estados Unidos na década de 1930 e estudou teologia. Ordenado sacerdote episcopal, deixou o ministério para se dedicar a uma abordagem mais ampla e interdisciplinar da espiritualidade. Viveu na Califórnia, onde escreveu, palestrou e gravou programas de rádio que o tornaram uma figura influente.Watts ensinava sobre a integração da filosofia oriental, como o budismo zen e o taoismo, com a vida moderna ocidental. Ele abordava temas como a natureza da consciência, a relação entre o eu e o universo e a ilusão da separação. Enfatizava a importância do presente, a fluidez da vida e a aceitação da incerteza.Alan Watts desempenhou um papel fundamental na introdução da espiritualidade oriental no Ocidente durante o século XX. Sua abordagem prática e filosófica permanecem populares, impactando novas gerações.

Our guest in this episode is Josselyne Herman-Saccio, a master coach and transformative leader who empowers people to live the life of their dreams with her "Unmessable with" philosophy. In her conversation with host Jürgen Strauss, Josselyne explores the power of shifting beliefs, living dreams now, and maintaining a focus on vision over vehicles for lasting fulfilment. Key points discussed include:* Shedding Limiting Beliefs for Dream Fulfilment: Josselyne shares her journey of overcoming the belief that art couldn't be a career, which led to achieving her dreams with ease.* Living Dreams in the Present: She emphasises creating visions that can be experienced now, urging us to manifest desired life experiences rather than postponing them to a future "someday."* Harnessing Vision Versus Vehicles: Josselyne explains the distinction between vision and vehicles, encouraging a focus on vision to navigate life's uncertain paths and avoid getting stuck on one method of achieving goals.This insightful conversation inspires us to unlock our potential by realising dreams in the present, focusing on unyielding visions to guide our journeys.Listen to the podcast to find out more.Listen to the PodcastShow Notes from this episode with Josselyne Herman-Saccio, Be UnMessableWithEmbracing the Unmessable With PhilosophyWelcome to an invigorating exploration of potential and resilience with the transformative leader, Josselyne Herman-Saccio. In her insightful conversation with Jürgen Strauss on the Innovabuzz podcast, Josselyne, a master coach and the creator of the "Unmessable With" philosophy, reveals how we can transform our lives by overcoming limiting beliefs. With experience spanning over three decades, she steers individuals towards living the lives of their dreams in the present, not in the elusive "someday." Let's delve into the core themes and insights from this inspiring dialogue.The Journey from Dreams to RealityJosselyne's own life is a blueprint of how dreams can transform into reality. Her journey from a pop star to a transformative coach is rich with lessons on overcoming limiting beliefs. She shares the pivotal moment in her early twenties when she questioned an ingrained belief that one cannot pursue art as a career. This epiphany marked the shift from seeing it as an unchangeable truth to seeing it as a mere belief. By shedding this limitation, she swiftly accomplished her dream of a music career, demonstrating the powerful unfolding when personal barriers are dismantled. Her story reminds us that living our dreams starts by questioning and transforming the narratives we tell ourselves.Understanding the Unmessable With ConceptAccording to Josselyne, being "unmessable with" is not about being tough or suppressing emotions; it's about staying committed to your vision regardless of external chaos. She emphasises that it's natural to react to life's upheavals, but the true art lies in transitioning from reaction to creation. This philosophy equips individuals to remain steadfast in their vision, enabling them to navigate life's unpredictabilities with grace and persistence. It's about developing the nimbleness to recalibrate swiftly and consistently focus on building the life envisioned.Crafting and Living Your Vision NowJosselyne brings forth a transformative approach to vision creation where one doesn't wait for someday. Instead, she encourages crafting and living your dreams in the present. Unlike goals, which are tangible endpoints, visions are lived experiences that aren't reliant on circumstances and are fulfillable in the moment. She emphasises that achieving tangible goals without an overarching vision often leads to emptiness, whereas a vision constantly rejuvenates and fulfils us. The process illuminates how aligning with one's vision can imbue life with purpose and lead to holistic success.The Balance of Vision and VehicleIn exploring the intricacies of breadth in life's pursuits, Josselyne talks about the significance of distinguishing between vision and vehicles. Often, individuals become overly fixated on specific paths (vehicles) and lose sight of their broader vision. Josselyne stresses that numerous vehicles exist to manifest one's vision, thus providing flexibility and adaptability. When setbacks occur, it's an opportunity to explore alternative avenues rather than perceiving them as dead ends. This approach ensures one remains open to possibilities, cultivating a dynamic balance between aspirations and the means to achieve them.Building Resilience while Staying True to Your VisionResilience, as Josselyne discusses, transcends bouncing back from adversity. It's intricately linked with being unmessable, where one not only recovers but continues to progress towards their vision. It's about identifying personal cues of reaction and having mechanisms like physical or mental exercises to shift back to a space of creation. By utilising these strategies, one fosters resilience that is not just about maintaining status quo but about thriving and evolving continuously in alignment with one's vision.Creating a Vivid Roadmap through Vision CraftingIn the transformative journey with her clients, Josselyne stresses crafting an explicit vision as a roadmap. Her method involves articulating experiences one seeks in life, transcending material goals, and centering on emotions like freedom or connection. By shifting focus to experience, individuals construct a vibrant framework that steers every aspect of life harmoniously. This creates an undivided life view, integrating personal and professional endeavours under a unifying vision, leading to enriched and fulfilling experiences.Conclusion: The Empowering Path of Living Your Version of SuccessJosselyne Herman-Saccio's conversation inspires us to embrace the joy of living a life not bound by fears or constraints but fuelled by our authentic visions. Her insights unravel the profound impact of questioning beliefs and creating present-moment experiences of our dreams. Josselyne's teachings challenge us to step beyond conventional boundaries, realising a life where resilience, vision, and excellence are the norm. Let her transformative philosophy inspire you to pursue your potential and redefine success.Call to ActionConsider what limiting beliefs might hold you back from living your dreams. What immediate steps can you take today to align more closely with your vision? Explore Josselyne's tools at her website and embrace the possibility of living your dream life now, not later.The Buzz - Our Innovation RoundHere are Josselyne's answers to the questions of our innovation round. Listen to the conversation to get the full scoop.* No. 1 thing to be more innovative – Be curious, as curiosity is in short supply and essential for innovation.* Best thing for new ideas – Engage with coaches to expand and develop yourself in any area.* Favourite resource – Utilise the writings and quotes of philosopher Alan Watts for inspiration and insight.* Keep project/client on track – Keep notes and hold clients to account to reveal and address what may be hindering their progress.* Differentiate – Instead of focusing on differentiation, seek to connect with everything and everyone, embracing the idea that we are all part of one entity.ActionJosselyne encourages you to start inquiring into your vision as opposed to your goals. Consider what the experience of life would be if your goals were accomplished, and begin exploring the world of vision to shift how you relate to yourself, others, and life.Reach OutYou can reach out and thank Josselyne by visiting her website, where you can explore her resources and free gifts. If you're on social media, connect with her on Instagram at @beunmessablewith.Links:* Website - Be UNMESSABLEWITH* LinkedIn* Facebook* Instagram - @beunmessablewithBooks* The Promise Effect: How to Create a Life That Wasn't Going to Happen Anyway, by Josselyne Herman-Saccio (Author), Susan Woldman Elfer (Author, Illustrator)* Peace Promises 30 Days to a More Peaceful Life (Causing Peace on The Planet One Person, One Promise at a Time), by Dr. Monica Sharma (Author), Josselyne Herman-Saccio (Author)* So You Wanna Be A New York Actor? The New York Actors Guide to The Career of Their Dreams While Paying the Rent, by Josselyne Herman-Saccio (Author), Guy Olivieri (Author)Cool Things About Josselyne* Josselyne's life is like a movie script—she went from singing her way to the top of the Billboard charts with the #1 hit "That's What Love Can Do" to transforming lives as a master coach. Who else can say they've rocked the pop-stage and the personal development world?* Josselyne didn't just dip her toes into transformation—she dove in headfirst at age 11 with the EST training. By 18, she was already leading seminars at Landmark, making her the youngest seminar leader in their history.* Splitting her time between Manhattan and Paris, Josselyne lives the dream of a cosmopolitan lifestyle. But what's even cooler? She lends her Paris apartment to friends when she's not there—because why let a beautiful space (and plants!) go to waste?* Josselyne has managed actors, produced award-winning films, raised nearly $90 million for non-profits, and still finds time to coach people to live their dreams. If there's a hat to wear, she's probably rocked it—and made it look effortless.* Josselyne's philosophy of shifting from "survival to magic" isn't just a catchy phrase—it's a way of life. She's on a mission to help people rediscover the magic in their lives, proving that even in the chaos, there's room for wonder and joy.Imagine being a part of a select community where you not only have access to our amazing podcast guests, but you also get a chance to transform your marketing and podcast into a growth engine with a human-centered, relationship-focused approach.That's exactly what you'll get when you join the Flywheel Nation Community.Tap into the collective wisdom of high-impact achievers, gain exclusive access to resources, and expand your network in our vibrant community.Experience accelerated growth, breakthrough insights, and powerful connections to elevate your business.ACT NOW – secure your spot and transform your journey today! Visit innovabiz.co/flywheel and get ready to experience the power of transformation.Video This is a public episode. 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In this episode of the Be Unmessablewith podcast, Josselyne Herman-Saccio explores the distinction between the experience of life and our conceptual understanding of it. Drawing on the philosophy of Alan Watts, she emphasizes the access to being present and fully engaging with life rather than merely analyzing it. Josselyne offers practical steps to bridge the gap between the 'menu' of life (our thoughts and judgments) and the 'meal' (the actual experience).Download a free copy of Josselyne's book PEACE PROMISES a 30-day program for a more peaceful life PEACE PROMISESConnect With MeWebsite: beunmessablewith.comInstagram: @beunmessablewithLinkedinFacebookBook a FREE exploration call with Josselyne

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores how naming in vocal training can both clarify and limit our understanding of singing. He emphasizes the importance of experiencing vocal techniques beyond labels, fostering greater freedom and creativity. Drawing from his own journey and the wisdom of figures like Alan Watts, he encourages singers to connect more deeply with their craft.   Episode highlights: High-level skills require balancing knowledge and spontaneity. Letting go of names allows for deeper connection with sound. There is no singular 'right way' to sing.   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

Healthy aging is not only about the physical and medical, it is also a mindset.  As we age, we may think more (and more often!) about how quickly the numbers go by—and how we feel.  This is a time to consider how to keep joy, play, and well-being in our sphere.     Keywords:   Present Unstoppable Strength Boundless Fearless Illusion Construct Mindfulness  About The Host:   Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine.   Dr. Madhere's approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded in science and backed by ivy league medical study, research, and extensive surgical training.  View her menu of services at ElementsandGraces.com.  Consultations are available in-office, virtually, and online via Click-lift.com.   Coming soon: Dr. Madhere offers beauty on call services through Jet Set Beauty Rx, a mobile medical aesthetics unit delivering beauty in the privacy of your own home.  Reserve at JetSetBeautyRx.com.   About This Podcast:   As a creative outlet and means to broaden the perspective on the “spectrum of beauty,”  Dr. Madhere created Forever F.A.B., a podcast dedicated to Fashion, the Art of living well (i.e., wellness), and all things Beauty.  Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com for past and new episodes: https://www.foreverfabpodcast.com/ .    If you enjoy listening to the Forever F.A.B. podcast, get more audio and visuals with a membership through Patreon.  Choose the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier for premium added content, special co-hosts, lifestyle videos, branded merchandise, and private access to Dr. Shirley's Clubhouse by visiting patreon.com/ForeverFAB.   Catch the latest episode of the Forever F.A.B. podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iheartradio, Podbean, Amazon podcasts, and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.  For past episodes featuring guest star interviews, beauty product reviews and innovations in plastic surgery, visit ForeverFABpodcast.com.   Call to Action:   Did you learn something today?  Did this episode make you feel something today?  Share positively on social what resonated with you most using one word and tag the FFAB Podcast.   If you liked this episode of the Fifteen Minutes of FAB on the Forever FAB podcast, please share it and subscribe to the feed.   Listen to past episodes or check out who's coming up next on foreverfabpodcast.com. Links:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Watts 

E5/T3 Eres imprescindible, descubre por qué tu existencia es clave¿Alguna vez has sentido que eres insignificante en la inmensidad? En este episodio, exploramos una verdad profunda: sin ti, el universo no sería el mismo. A través de reflexiones inspiradoras de grandes pensadores como Carl Sagan, Alan Watts y Nietzsche, descubriremos por qué tu existencia es esencial y cómo el cosmos se experimenta a sí mismo a través de ti.Además, escucharás el cuento de sabiduría "El Maestro Impostor", un cuento que nos invita a cuestionar la autenticidad en el camino del autoconocimiento.También tenemos con nosotros al escritor Antonio Lozano, que nos presenta en una interesante conversación su libro Tú no existes publicado por la editorial Kairos.Y para cerrar, una meditación guiada para integrar estas ideas y conectar con tu valor único en el mundo. Respira profundo, abre tu mente y prepárate para una exploración que te hará ver tu vida con nuevos ojos.Dale al Me gusta, suscríbete. valora este podcast o compártelo si te ha gustado.SECCIONES DEL PROGRAMA NÚMERO 5/T300:00 Introducción04:10 Frases de gigantes14:58 Reflexión maestra19:51 Cuentos de sabiduría33:23 Entrevista y libro recomendado53:01 Meditación guiada1:10:00 CierrePara saber más, puedes acceder a la escuela de meditación online en la modalidad de membresía gratuita. Esta membresía te da también acceso al boletín: El ermitaño, el boletín semanal de la escuela con contenido inédito que recibirás los domingos por la mañana: https://espaciomindfulness.es/registro-gratuito/Si accedes al podcast desde la escuela, podrás leer tranquilamente la reflexión maestra escrita por Tony: https://espaciomindfulness.es/categoria/podcast/#EspacioMindfulness #Autoconocimiento #Meditación #Filosofía #Mindfulness

In this episode, we dive into the wisdom of Alan Watts and why young creatives need to master the art of letting go. We talk about my illusion of control, my fear of failure, and how gripping too tightly to an outcome can kill the very thing you're trying to create.

Because this season is focused on the 1980's, and we are talking about the two best free soloists of their generations, Peter Croft and John Bachar,  there is a Venn Diagram that puts today's guest squarely in the center: Jeff Smoot.  In Jeff's book Hangdog Days: Conflict, Change and the Race for 5.14, he tells the tale of the beginnings of sport climbing in the U.S. -  of Alan Watts and Todd Skinner - tales that John Bachar often plays the antagonist for. His most recent book, All and Nothing: Inside Free Soloing, takes a look at, among others, Bachar and Croft.  And Jeff was there for much of it. As I've been doing research, his name has come up over and over again as the author of key articles. I had to talk to him. No brainer.  Check out our website for related episodes, resources and more! Join the Secret Stoners Club for FREE and get bonus episodes. Enter to win a Ladies Weekend Out Scholarship from Rab! ---------------------------------- Season Two is generously supported by Rab.  This episode is supported by Tension Climbing. Use code WRITTEN15 at checkout. This episode is supported by our research partner, NOLS: The National Outdoor Leadership School. Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing.

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In today's episode of Heal Yourself with Sarah Dawkins Podcast, we dive into Alan Watts' playful yet insightful analogy: life as a game of 'hide and seek.' Discover how this perspective transforms healing into an empowering journey. Learn about the interconnectedness of emotional states like stress and their physical manifestations, such as tension or chronic illness and discover practices that foster holistic well-being Whether you're on your own healing journey or curious about reconnecting with your true self, this episode offers insights and inspiration to guide you forward. Reflect on areas where you feel disconnection and begin the path to integration.Key Points -The healing journey is likened to a game of hide and seek, where we uncover hidden truths within ourselves -Transforming the healing process into an empowering experience.-Exploring life as both a metaphorical and literal search for wholeness and self-discovery -Emphasizes understanding symptoms (physical or emotional) as clues pointing towards deeper issues, encouraging an approach to healing that is about discovery rather than conflict -Embracing a playful attitude can make the process of seeking and uncovering personal truths more enjoyable and less daunting.-Practical insights into how individuals can reconnect with their true selves by addressing emotional blockages, unresolved trauma or imbalances in lifestyle Don't forget to subscribe for more enlightening discussions! Join the conversation on healing and self-discovery and let me know what you think. Heal Naturally. Live Fully. www.sarahdawkins.com#alanwattswisdom #alanwattsphilosophy #hideandseek #symptoms #rediscoveryourself#HealYourselfWithSarahDawkins, #NaturalSelfHealing, #AlanWatts, #YoureItPodcast #HolisticWellness

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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/

Samuel Perry RH (AHG) is a clinical herbalist, medicine maker and herbal educator in Upstate New York.Practicing in the Vitalist and eclectic tradition of American Herbalism, Sam offers compassionate attention and practical support in all manner of health concerns. An instructor and core faculty at Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism, Sam teaches herbal energetics and Materia Medica, helps supervise a free bi-weekly student clinic, leads plant walks, and offers medicine making demonstrations. A long-time practitioner of Zen Buddhism, Sam also leads meditation retreats. His work as an herbalist and his knowledge of and love for the living world offers a unique vantage point from which to engage these practices. His commitment to the ever-unfolding awakening of all beings is expressed in a playful and fluid style.Episode Highlights▶ Sam's journey intertwines nature and spirituality, from childhood plant connections and a pivotal pine tree experience to his path as a clinical herbalist.▶ Sam's experiences with cannabis and LSD, along with the impact of figures like Alan Watts, shaped his understanding of altered states and cultural connections.▶ Beth and Sam introduce their upcoming program,The Energetics of Psilocybin & Herbal Medicine:  Remembering & Restoring the Missing Piece in Contemporary Psychedelic Practice, focusing on the often-neglected energetic dimensions of psilocybin.▶ The need to explore the somatic and energetic aspects of psychedelic experiences beyond traditional approaches.▶ Beth and Sam discuss providing practical tools and knowledge to navigate challenging experiences and integrate insights.▶ The importance of grounding psychedelic experiences in ancestral wisdom and living traditions.▶ The difference between taking calculated risks and being reckless in psychedelic exploration.▶ Sam's "witchy grandma kit" and the use of herbal remedies are highlighted as essential tools for supporting individuals during intense experiences.▶ The practical application of energetic principles to address specific needs and challenges during psychedelic journeys is discussed.▶ Why one must enter a psychedelic space with intention, and courage, to get the most out of the experience.Sam Perry's Links & Resources▶ Website: https://www.arborvitaeny.com/corefaculty/samuel-perryhttps://ravencrestbotanicals.com/pages/retreat-schedule-2025▶ The Energetics of Psilocybin & Herbal Medicine:  Remembering & Restoring the Missing Piece in Contemporary Psychedelic Practice: Sign up to be notified when the doors open:  https://go.bethaweinstein.com/secret-psilocybin/  Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz ▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines

Dr Alan Watts from the Irish Association FOR Emergency Medicine and an Emergency Consultant at University Hospital Limerick on the lengthy delays at hospitals around the country today.

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

"What if the key to clarity, peace, and true integration wasn't in thinking more, but in thinking less? What if the struggle to bring profound experiences back into our daily lives isn't about making sense of them, but about learning how to stop making sense of everything? Today, we dive into a concept that challenges the very way we engage with reality—the art of not thinking." "Inspired by the teachings of Alan Watts and the transformational nature of plant medicine, this episode explores why integration after a deep, present-moment experience feels so impossible. We return home to a world that demands us to live in time—wrapped in memories, future anxieties, and rigid structures that seem to swallow the magic of now. But what if the challenge isn't about fitting that experience into ‘normal life,' but instead, bringing normal life into the present moment? What if the real work isn't thinking about how to integrate, but allowing ourselves to simply be?" "We'll unpack why our thoughts create an endless loop of chatter, why we mistake our inner dialogue for truth, and how practicing moments of stillness can unlock something deeper. We'll also connect this to the Interface Response System—how pausing, perceiving, and processing can help us transcend automatic thought and step into the richness of direct experience." "So, let's explore the power of not thinking. Let's step outside the constant stream-of-mind chatter and into something more expansive. Because when we stop analyzing everything, we might just start experiencing life as it truly is." "Let's dive in." For a more in-depth exploration of this topic, you can watch a cool narration of Alan Watts' lecture here: Movie Credit - T&H Inspiration and Motivation Resources:  Alan Watts: For When You Need To Stop Thinking FYI: My Plant Medicine Retreat of Choice is https://www.arkanainternational.com    Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast: This podcast covers topics that expand human consciousness and performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works and that perception is a subjective and acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.   ►Follow the Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy: Instagram: / drjcdoornick   Facebook:  / makessensepodcast   YouTube:  / drjcdoornick     Join us as we unpack and make sense of the challenges associated with living in a comparative reality in this fast moving egocentric world.  MAKES SENSE PODCAST SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW the NEW Podcast - You will find a "Follow" button top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week.  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec   Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where i get all these topics for almost 15 years? I have learned to read at almost 4 times faster with 10X retention from Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here:  https://jimkwik.com/dragon    OUR SPONSORS:  Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast: This podcast covers topics that expand human consciousness and performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works and that perception is a subjective and acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. - Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychological safe full of the Mindset, and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about  - The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level where. Come relax, reestablish and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com 

Today we're opening up the vault to share an extraordinary archival recording from one of the most influential figures in Esalen's history, Frederic Spiegelberg — and while that name might not be as immediately recognizable as some of the luminaries who graced Esalen's grounds, like Joseph Campbell, Alan Watts, or Gabrielle Roth, understanding Frederic Spiegelberg and his place in Esalen mythology might be key to understanding Esalen itself . . . because in truth, without Frederic Spiegelberg, there might well never have been an Esalen at all. In 1950, Esalen co-founder Michael Murphy was just another Stanford student when he, by complete accident, attended one of Friedric Spiegelberg's philosophy courses. As recounted in Jeffrey Kripal's fantastic book, “Esalen: America and the Religion of No Religions,” that single class would become an initiatory event that transformed Murphy's life forever, providing a pivotal bridge into the metaphysical, the mystical, and the psychical realms, dimensions that would go on to define the course of his life. The recording you're about to hear takes place in 1968, nearly two decades after Michael Murphy's satori. Frederic Spiegelberg, as you'll hear, is still a force to be reckoned with. He speaks of the convergence between Eastern and Western thought, the transformative power of spiritual experience, and the boundless capacity for human growth. And as you listen to this beautiful recording, originally made on half-inch reel to reel tape that we've recently uncovered in the Esalen vault, dusted off, digitized, and are in the process of joyfully rediscovering, maybe consider this: that you're not just hearing a lecture from the past. Instead, you're taking part in a transmission. A thread that connects the early days of Esalen to the present moment. You're stepping into the very space where minds were opened and spirits awakened and the seeds of some sort of transformation were sown.

There are large numbers of people waiting for a hospital bed again today. Joining us is Dr Alan Watts from the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine, who is also a consultant at University Hospital Limerick...

Today we are stepping through the PORTAL of transformation that is the Fear of Being Seen. You will connect with your manifestation/dream/desire — all for the purpose of collective healing and expansion. If you fear being seen, this Soul Session of the Soul Salon Podcast will help you alchemize fear into courageous action. Your vision sent you this, I hope you enjoy it! This Soul Session aims to encourage you to embrace visibility and share your unique gifts with the world, highlighting the transformative journey towards living a fulfilled, purposeful life. Also, discover a free resource, 'The Soulful Visibility Guide,' designed to help you step through the portals of fear into your dream life:

Breaking free from cause-and-effect and the formal ideas of Confucianism, Alan Watts describes mutual arising as the key idea of the Tao.Today's episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/alan and get on your way to being your best self.This time on Being in the Way, Alan Watts describes:Chinese philosophies of Taoism and ConfucianismOur roles in social life and Confucianism as the way for people involved in the worldTaoism as the way for those who do not prescribe to formal patternsHow the Taoist goes with nature rather than against natureIdeologies of God as a ruler or a lord versus the Taoist perspectiveExperiences in terms of their polar experience (loud vs. soft)Mutual arising as they key idea of the TaoMan as being within nature rather than dominating itHow Taoism gets rid of karma without challenging itThe Chinese philosophy of timeSensing the flow of the present and flow of the TaoThis series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass' Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Tara B. M. Smith is an early career interdisciplinary academic that works in the fields of science fiction, literature, religion and popular culture. Tara is currently a research affiliate at the University of Sydney. In 2024 Tara was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for the Study of World Religions at the Harvard Divinity School, Boston, writing on religious ideas and experiences of people that paint and play within the science fiction “grimdark” universe of Warhammer 40,000. Tara is a passionate educator who holds a Graduate Certificate of Higher Education and has taught in academic settings for over 5 years across a variety of units including media studies, religious studies, writing skills and composition. When Tara is not studying, she spends time with her two cats Thomas and Momo and her fiancé Luke in Sydney, Australia.While most people who talk and think about the story of Dune focus on the political and religious aspects of the series [for example, the Bene Geserit with their genetic breeding program and the Kwisatz Haderach, or the Butlerian Jihad -the war against thinking machines = technology and AI], Tara's article, “The Anthropocene in Frank Herbert's Dune Series” from 2021 takes a different approach and explores the ecological/philosophical aspects of the story. As she notes, Frank Herbert was warning his readers about their anthropocentric tendencies and urging people instead to think about ecological conservation, or at least he appears to be planting a seed in the minds of the readers to be more aware of their place or role on the Earth.Poem mentioned in this interview:“I drove my feet through a desertWhose mirage fluttered like a host.Voracious for glory, greedy for danger,I roamed the horizons of al-Kulab,Watching time level mountainsIn its search and its hunger for me.And I saw the sparrows swiftly approach,Bolder than the onrushing wolf.They spread in the tree of my youth.I heard the flock in my branchesAnd was caught on their beaks and claws!”– from Arrakis Awakening by the Princess Irulan (Herbert 1978, 228)Dr. Tara Smith:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-b-m-smith-phd-fhea-306418192/“The Anthropocene in Frank Herbert's Dune Series”, Foundation 140, 50.3 (2021): 62-74. The_Anthropocene_in_Frank_Herberts_Dune.docTheme Music and Editing: Daniel P. SheaEnd Production: Stephanie SheaThe full episode can be heard at my Patreon page: www.patreon.com/RejectedReligion, or can be purchased for a one-time fee. 

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

We've all been there — chasing happiness, thinking it's just one more thing away. What if the more we chase happiness, the further it slips away? In this episode, I dive into the "Backwards Law" by Alan Watts and explore how our constant striving for happiness might be the very thing that prevents us from finding it.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comThis episode is brought to you by:BetterHelpLevel up your life by joining my Patreon where you'll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room). And/or…Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.If you're a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:InstagramYouTubeLeave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I'd be okay with that, too.Produced by ya boi.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, ⁠David Hauser⁠, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.

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 LIVE, Here!!We aren't piecemealin' our Peace this year."I want that.""I need that."We're being THAT,which is all of 'that' and more.You're beyond what you desire.You're beyond what you think you're lacking,what you think will complete you,it already is you,so reclaim it as a part of your Self.Take it back,while knowing that this Light is All you really want.This Light that's here, already.It's not coming tomorrow,or even later today,It's Now.It's You(rs).You're His.I Love You,Niknikki@curlynikki.comSupport the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings__________________________________________Today's Quotes:"And if you understand that, you will understand that you didn't finish reading this book, you just finished writing it."-Jed McKenna "He's gonna do it early in the year. You're not gonna have to wait months for it to come to pass. The spirit of the Lord is saying that he's gonna do it early!- @Godlywaiting via IG'"You're the one who has to meet what you want at the vibration where it is."-Abraham Hicks"...There is a strength, but also a lightness.There is power, but also softness.There is firmness, but also flexibility.The being is like solid emptiness.Immeasurable.Weightless.Yet more solid than a mountain.Lighter than space.Full yet empty.Sublime."-Mooji"Dear friends, I want you to hear this: what is said of Jesus is said of you. I know this can be hard to affirm. You are the beloved daughter or son of God. Can you believe it? Can you hear it not only in your head through your physical ears but in your gut, hear it so that your whole life can be turned around? Go to the scriptures and read: "I have loved you with an everlasting love. I have written your name in the palm of my hand from all eternity. I have molded you in the depths of the earth and knitted you in your mother's womb. I love you. I embrace you. You are mine and I am yours and you belong to me." You have to hear this, because if you can hear this divine voice speak to you from all eternity, then your life will become more and more the life of the beloved, because that is who you are."-Henri Nouwen via IG @claremsf"Just wake up and say, "I don't care" for a minute. Drop the desire and say, "I don't want this", the next second something comes up in you, and that is a smile.-Sri Sri Ravi Shankar"When a cat falls out of a tree, it lets go of itself. The cat becomes completely relaxed, and lands lightly on the ground. But if a cat were about to fall out of a tree and suddenly make up its mind that it didn't want to fall, it would become tense and rigid, and would be just a bag of broken bones upon landing. In the same way, it is the philosophy of the Tao that we are all falling off a tree, at every moment of our lives. As a matter of fact, the moment we were born, we were kicked off a precipice, and we are falling, and there is nothing that can stop it. So instead of living in a state of chronic tension, and clinging to all sorts of things that are actually falling with us because the whole world is impermanent, be like a cat."- Alan Watts

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 LIVE, Here!!The Only Step: FEEL LOVE.In feeling Love you automatically forgive, you naturally let go, you heal... you HAVE. Love holds onto nothing but Love. Love carries nothing but Love. Where Love is consciously, only Love manifests. Remember this Love. Feel this Love. Be this Love. Everything that you think you want and need in 2024 is here, now. It's now, here... just like your breath is, just like you are, just like God is. Happy Now Here's Eve.I Love you and I'm with you,Niknikki@curlynikki.comSupport the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings __________________________________________ Today's Quotes: "Your outer journey may contain a million steps; your inner journey only has one: the step you are taking right now." -Eckhart Tolle "The desire for security and the feeling of insecurity are the same thing." -Alan Watts

Justin Boreta, the first musician to collaborate with Ram Dass, talks with Raghu about Ram Dass' legacy and the power of music.Check out the track Awareness, an ambient track by Justin mixed with a guided meditation from Ram Dass.This week on Mindrolling, Justin and Raghu chat about: Ram Dass' legacy transported through musicThe chants that Ram Dass brought home from IndiaKali Yuga, the age of destructionChants for Ganesh and music as the delivery method for mantraRam Dass' humor and charmHow music is a tool for being in the present momentUsing the breath to enter into a space of loving-kindnessThe intersection of community, teachings, and musicTrusting the music and letting goRaghu suggests checking out the poetry of Kabir brought to life through music. About Justin Boreta:Justin Boreta is a member of The Glitch Mob, a beat-driven electronic group that has been touring for more than a decade performing around the world at festivals including: Coachella, Burning Man, Lollapolooza, Reading & Leeds and Bonnaroo. Boreta has collaborated with the spiritual teacher Ram Dass and Alan Watts on guided meditations and was recently nominated for a 2021 Grammy for Best New Age Album. Boreta is also a member of the Soul Land music series at Love Serve Remember.“There was this sense of unencumbered big-eyed view of love. I felt so accepted and seen and relaxed right away. It was psychedelic. It was one of the most psychedelic experiences I'd had…the first thing I thought was if he [Ram Dass] makes me feel like that, I want other people around me to feel like that too.” – Justin BoretaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NOW is thy reality in which time is contained. It is more and greater than time; it is an ever-present reality. It knows neither past nor future, and is eternally potent and substantial. Every minute, every day, every year is a dream as soon as it has passed, and exists only as an imperfect and unsubstantial picture in the memory, if it be not entirely obliterated. Past and future are dreams; now is a reality. All things are now; all power, all possibility, all action is now. Not to act and accomplish now is not to act and accomplish at all. To live in thoughts of what you might have done, or in dreams of what you mean to do, this is folly: but to put away regret, to anchor anticipation, and to do and to work now, this is wisdom. Whilst a man is dwelling upon the past or future he is missing the present; he is forgetting to live now. All things are possible now, and only now. Without wisdom to guide him, and mistaking the unreal for the real, a man says, "If I had done so and so last week, last month, or last year, it would have been better with me to-day"; or, "I know what is best to be done, and I will do it to-morrow." The selfish cannot comprehend the vast importance and value of the present, and fail to see it as the substantial reality of which past and future are the empty reflections. It may truly be said that past and future do not exist except as negative shadows, and to live in them — that is, in the regretful and selfish contemplation of them— is to miss the reality in life. This is a beautiful essay from the great James Allen taken from the book All These Things Added 

Re-familiarizing us with Zen traditions, Alan Watts inspires listeners to move beyond going through the motions of practice.Today's episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/alan and get on your way to being your best self.In this episode of Being in the Way, Alan Watts explains:Our lack of awareness of the basic structure of the worldThe world itself as meaningless (non-symbolic)Realizing fundamental energy and Zen as the religion of no religionThe metaphysical in terms of the everydayThe composition of Zen practiceHow westerners are bothered by ritual and splendorHow Buddhism has degenerated over the yearsA re-familiarization with Buddhism for modernityThis series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass' Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts.“There is this tremendous problem, unless the Buddhist tradition is to go down the drain completely, of re-familiarizing the Japanese with what it's all about. Over the years it has degenerated into going through the motions and into being something which is just a kind of magic.” – Alan WattsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Intersecting the Buddha's ‘Wise Understanding' with Alan Watt's ‘Wisdom of Insecurity,' Jack illuminates the path of discovering lasting happiness.For an even deeper dive down the Eightfold Path, sign up for Walking the Eightfold Path with Jack Kornfield, an online course designed to guide you through the wisdom, compassion, and freedom of Buddha's teachings. Learn more and sign up here.“Spiritual life is not about possessing or finding security, but rather it's discovering what Alan Watts called, ‘the wisdom of insecurity,' the capacity for freedom and compassion of heart, no matter what the circumstances. Right Understanding is a willingness to dedicate ourself to awakening, no matter how conditions change.” – Jack KornfieldExploring the first step of the Eightfold Path, Jack mindfully shares on:The Buddha, Enlightenment, the Eightfold Path, and Four Noble TruthsHow to live a wise, mindful, happy, and loving lifeThe Middle Path as the pathway to freedomWise Understanding, the first step on the Eightfold PathSuffering, it's causes, and how to alleviate itWhere happiness actually comes fromWorking with clinging, grasping, aging, aversion, fearImpermanence, change, and the wisdom of insecuritySpiritual Direction and the journey of the soulThe seed of awakening your Buddha NatureUnderstanding the Law of KarmaFinding nirvana through our current circumstancesHaving compassion for what puts us to sleepTending your heart to tend the whole world“Buddha saw that the cause of happiness and the cause of suffering is not so much in life itself, but in the way that we relate to life.” – Jack Kornfield“Right understanding tells us that we can dedicate our life to something beautiful.” – Jack KornfieldThis Dharma Talk recorded in 1992 at Spirit Rock Meditation Center was originally published on DharmaSeed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.