Podcasts about ancient roots

Episode SummaryIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Andrew Abela to explore the transformative power of Superhabits—a universal system for a successful life. Drawing on both ancient wisdom and modern science, Dr. Abela unpacks the key principles behind super habits, how they shape personal and professional growth, and why they are essential for living a virtuous and fulfilling life. We dive into the intersection of psychology, philosophy, and faith, and discuss practical steps for developing habits that lead to lasting success and joy.About Dr. Andrew AbelaDr. Andrew Abela is a scholar, author, and professor passionate about integrating timeless wisdom with practical strategies for success. With a background in business ethics and philosophy, Dr. Abela has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations cultivate habits that lead to excellence. His latest book, Super Habits: The Universal System for a Successful Life, draws from both ancient insights and modern research to offer a roadmap for building a life of purpose, virtue, and achievement.In This Episode, We Cover:The Origins of Super HabitsDr. Abela shares what inspired him to write Super Habits and the personal experiences that shaped his understanding of habit formation.Ancient Roots & Timeless WisdomHow a thirteenth-century philosopher-monk helped codify these habits and why his insights remain highly relevant today.What Sets Super Habits Apart?Defining super habits and exploring what makes them different from ordinary habits.Practical Steps to ImplementationHow to identify and incorporate super habits into daily life, even when feeling overwhelmed.Science Meets PhilosophyHow contemporary psychology, education, and management intersect with ancient wisdom to reinforce the power of super habits.Overcoming Common ChallengesStrategies for maintaining habits despite life's distractions, pressures, and setbacks.Super Habits vs. Instant GratificationHow cultivating these habits provides a counterbalance to a culture obsessed with immediate results.Transformation StoriesReal-life examples of individuals who have embraced super habits and experienced profound personal and professional growth.The Connection Between Virtue and JoyHow developing super habits leads to lasting fulfillment, virtue, and deep-rooted joy.Beyond the Individual: Broader ImpactsHow these habits influence families, workplaces, and even society as a whole.Why You Should ListenIf you're looking for a practical yet deeply meaningful approach to personal development, this episode will equip you with the tools to build a life of success and virtue. Dr. Andrew Abela offers profound insights into how small, intentional habits can create lasting transformation—both personally and professionally.Resources & LinksPurchase SuperhabitsFollow Dr. Andrew Abela on LinkedInCall to ActionSubscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone seeking to cultivate lasting success through powerful habits. Let's inspire one another to grow in virtue and purpose! Join us next week for more thought-provoking conversations. Support the show

✅ FREE WORKBOOK: The 6 Routines of Balance: Syncing Productivity, Health, & Relationships For a Happier Life https://bit.ly/3PhQszu ✅ Listen to the podcast version of this episode: https://spoti.fi/3pHC47k ****** Are you a perfectionist—or just afraid to start? Perfectionism feels like high standards. It feels like aiming for excellence. But in reality? It's just fear—fear of mistakes, fear of judgment, fear of not being good enough. And that fear keeps you stuck, endlessly tweaking, waiting for the “perfect” moment that never comes. So, how do you break free? How do you stop hesitating and start making real progress? That's exactly what we're diving into today. We'll uncover: ✅ Why your brain is wired to fear mistakes (and how to rewire it). ✅ The hidden reason perfectionism keeps you trapped in “almost ready” mode. ✅ A powerful mindset shift that turns perfectionism from an obstacle into an advantage. ✅ The Brushstroke Method—a simple, repeatable system that helps every perfectionist take action without fear.

TAKEAWAYSNothing in biology makes sense except in view of creationTry to eat foods that are as close to the original source as possible, without genetic manipulationLearn how to make your own breadGod designed certain foods to do certain things to heal and aid the human body naturally

The foods mentioned in the Bible are so much more than simple embellishments to the story. Food in scripture is there to point people in the direction of caring for their bodies the way God intended. This particular area of food study is the passion of Annette Reeder, also known as The Biblical Nutritionist. Annette is the author of The Seven Foods of the Promised Land, and loves sharing about getting back to our ancient roots of God-designed healthy nutrition by eating foods that are as close to their original design as possible. She discusses the importance of original wheat and barley, as well as foods like dates, pomegranates, and olives. Everything God created is good, and so we should stay away from foods that have been humanly corrupted, changed, and chemical-laden. TAKEAWAYS Nothing in biology makes sense except in view of creation Try to eat foods that are as close to the original source as possible, without genetic manipulation Learn how to make your own bread God designed certain foods to do certain things to heal and aid the human body naturally

Mary welcomes new guest Alana Arguello, author of "Unearthing Yoga's Ancient Roots". She serves on the board of The International Society of Christian Apologetics. Her book, "Unearthing Yoga's Ancient Roots"  take us on an in-depth tour of its dark history. Yoga is considered by many in the church as a grey area. When it comes to practices like this, which is Hinduism no matter how Christians justify or sanitize it, we must be extra careful to guard our hearts and minds - and choose wisely when bringing these things into the church. Is it a philosophy? Idolatry? Stretching exercises to keep our temple limber?  A question of balance, as the pop tune goes? Alana has carefully parsed out the dangers to the church regarding the roots, the branches and the fruit of this practice. She has done the church a great service in connecting the dots between the lie in the garden and what churches think is just "exercise". We will discuss, define and prescribe the solutions as given us in the Scriptures.   Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Jan 2025 Mastermind Groups have opened up for registration: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human******************************This is the 5th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.Our guest on the podcast this series is Angela del Pilar Barrero Bernal from Bodega de la Finca in Colombia. Angela is a coffee producer and an agricultural finance expert with experience in the Palm Oil Industry.In this episode of the series, Angela and Lee explore the incredible benefits of biochar for coffee farming. Angela shares how she applied 50 tons of biochar on her seven-acre farm, sequestering CO2 and earning carbon credits.They discuss biochar's potential to improve soil hydration, restore old coffee trees, and provide a sustainable solution for drought-stricken farms worldwide.They also delve into biochar's role in regenerative agriculture and how farmers can create additional revenue streams by selling carbon credits.Finally, Angela discusses her efforts to share this ancient technology through workshops and collaborations. Don't miss this informative conversation on how biochar can help coffee farmers and the environment!00:00 Discovering the Power of Biochar on the Farm00:47 Sponsored Message: Becoming a Coffee Consultant01:25 Exploring Biochar's Ancient Roots and Modern Impact02:56 The Science of Biochar: A Solution for Climate and Agriculture03:28 Biochar's Role in Water Retention and Plant Health13:00 The Economic and Environmental Benefits of Biochar23:27 Creating a Sustainable Future with BiocharConnect with Angela and Bodega de la Finca here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-del-pilar-barrero-bernal-460107a1/https://www.instagram.com/bodegadelafinca/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistJan 2025 Mastermind Groups have opened up for registration: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human****************************This is the 5th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.Our guest on the podcast this series is Angela del Pilar Barrero Bernal from Bodega de la Finca in Colombia. Angela is a coffee producer and an agricultural finance expert with experience in the Palm Oil Industry.In this episode of the series, Angela and Lee explore the incredible benefits of biochar for coffee farming. Angela shares how she applied 50 tons of biochar on her seven-acre farm, sequestering CO2 and earning carbon credits.They discuss biochar's potential to improve soil hydration, restore old coffee trees, and provide a sustainable solution for drought-stricken farms worldwide.They also delve into biochar's role in regenerative agriculture and how farmers can create additional revenue streams by selling carbon credits.Finally, Angela discusses her efforts to share this ancient technology through workshops and collaborations. Don't miss this informative conversation on how biochar can help coffee farmers and the environment!00:00 Discovering the Power of Biochar on the Farm00:47 Sponsored Message: Becoming a Coffee Consultant01:25 Exploring Biochar's Ancient Roots and Modern Impact02:56 The Science of Biochar: A Solution for Climate and Agriculture03:28 Biochar's Role in Water Retention and Plant Health13:00 The Economic and Environmental Benefits of Biochar23:27 Creating a Sustainable Future with BiocharConnect with Angela and Bodega de la Finca here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-del-pilar-barrero-bernal-460107a1/https://www.instagram.com/bodegadelafinca/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safarhttps://www.mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/leesafar••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Join us on a journey through time as we explore the vibrant story of cuetlaxochitl (poinsettias), the stunning flower that has come to symbolize the holiday season. In this episode, we travel to ancient Mexico to uncover the flower's origins in the Aztec Empire, where it was treasured for both its beauty and its uses in medicine and dyes. Learn how the Aztecs, with their deep understanding of nature, saw this plant as a symbol of life and renewal. We also share the heartwarming legend of Pepita, a young girl in a small Mexican village, whose simple yet meaningful gift of cuetlaxochitl transformed into a Christmas miracle, making the flower an enduring symbol of love, faith, and hope. From its ancient roots to its introduction to America by Joel Poinsett, discover how cuetlaxochitl became a beloved symbol of Christmas around the world, earning its place as a holiday tradition that continues to brighten homes and hearts today. Whether you call it cuetlaxochitl or poinsettias, this episode celebrates the rich cultural history and timeless beauty of this magical flower. Instagram: @culturekidsproductions Website: www.culturekidsproductions.org Comments, birthday shoutouts: hello@culturekidsmedia.com Support: Grants@culturekidsmedia.com

In this podcast, we explore Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots: The Unstoppable Formula for Success by renowned author Srikumar Rao. This transformative book blends timeless teachings from ancient philosophies with modern strategies to help readers cultivate a mindset of success and fulfillment. Rao provides practical advice to overcome challenges, break through self-limiting beliefs, and unlock your full potential. Whether you're navigating your personal or professional life, this book offers profound insights that will empower you to live with purpose and joy. Key Highlights: - Ancient wisdom applied to modern challenges. - Practical tools for achieving success and fulfillment. - A proven formula to overcome negativity and thrive in life. Join us in this inspiring conversation as we uncover the powerful lessons from Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots and learn how to integrate them into your daily life. Click the link and start your journey today! ➡️Website: https://university.personaldevelopmentschool.com ➡️FREE Attachment Quiz: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/quiz

Join us, Nicole, Kristin, and Glenda, on The Spiritual Rabbit Hole as we explore the fascinating worlds of Paganism, Wicca, Druidism, and Shamanism. These ancient traditions are making a comeback, offering modern seekers grounding and connection in an overwhelming world. In this episode, we'll talk about the histories, beliefs, and practices that make each path unique—like Wicca's sacred rituals, Druidry's creativity and storytelling, Shamanism's healing practices, and Paganism's deep respect for nature and its cycles. These traditions remind us of the magic in everyday moments and the power of reconnecting with ourselves, our communities, and the earth. Whether you're curious about earth-based spiritualities or just looking for inspiration, this conversation is sure to leave you feeling grounded and inspired. To learn more about Nicole, Kristin, and Glenda and their spiritual community, visit the Soul on a Voyage website, ⁠soulonavoyage.com⁠. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Nicole Glosser, you may do so through her website, ⁠nicoleglosser.com⁠. To find out more about the services Kristin Daniels has to offer, visit her website ⁠balancewithKristin.com⁠. If you want to work with Glenda, email her at ⁠gsintuitivecalling@gmail.com⁠. Websites used for this podcast: https://www.britannica.com/topic/paganism https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/paganism/history/modern_1.shtml

Instead of our weekly episode of Not Reserving Judgment, here's a conversation on new book, Free Speech In Canada: A beginner's guide from ancient roots to modern controversies. Now available on Amazon.ca!

With historic roots dating back to the first Chinese empire, dragon boat racing has taken on an entirely new significance here in Australia. 

Karen Gordon is a soul-filled scientist, educator, nature therapist, and entheogen guide with 30 years of experience in landscape restoration and transformative nature experiences. As a restoration ecologist, her work has spanned diverse ecosystems from the North Atlantic fjords to the Peruvian Amazon and Costa Rica's cloud forests.  Founder of the Center for Sacred Ecology and steward of the 40-acre Samanea Nature Sanctuary in Monteverde, Costa Rica, Karen blends nature, prayer, and ceremony to awaken the human heart. Karen has studied the Peruvian mestizo vegetalista tradition for 8 years, serves in international circles, and leads intimate, heart-centered ceremonies in Costa Rica. She also coordinates master plant diet immersions in Peru and wilderness rites of passage in Costa Rica. She co-founded the Costa Rican foundation La Alianza de Plantas Sagradas (LAPS) and the Peruvian conservation group La Reserva Rinquía.Episode Highlights▶ How our view of what archeology is or could be completely changed after entering this sacred space▶How this temple space is the oldest that has been found in Peru so far and the history behind it▶ The story of how we learned about this space and the archeological work that is being done still in this area▶ Why Beth and Karen are passionate about raising money to save this archaeological project and uncover more about Montegrande▶ The history of this area and what we do and don't know about it▶ The incredible discoveries that have been made at this location and the ripple effects they made on the industry▶ How scientists on the site came to find what may be the earliest signs of domesticated and ceremonial cacao in the world▶ How this site is the earliest one in the Amazon to exemplify human spirituality and religion ▶ The depth of sacred reciprocity and how everything is interconnected ▶How people can contribute to this project either financially or energetically and the different ways to make an offering to this project ▶ What's happening right now at this site and why securing funding is more crucial now than ever▶ The incredible opportunity we have to make a difference and support this ancient knowledge and wisdomKaren Gordon's Links & ResourcesDonate to the Huaca Montegrande Project Here: https://abundantearthfoundation.org/ancientcacao/Sacred Reciprocity for Montegrande – Protect the Ancient Roots of Cacao and Empower the Amazon's Cultural Legacy:https://bethaweinstein.com/blog/ancient-cacao-sacred-reciprocity/ Huaca Montegrande Media Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1p002oVVhkMBbVAOXKRyeCNQsiUdg-o3DKey Contacts:ASICAMPE Lead Archaeologist: Dr. Quirino OliveraEmail: quirinoolivera @ outlook.com.pePhone: +51 995 034 380 (Spanish only)ASICAMPE Associate: Karen GordonEmail: klg.monteverde @ gmail.com  (or beth @ bethaweinste.com when Karen is offline)Phone: +506 8372 2002 (English and Spanish)Abundant Earth Foundation Contact: Hannah EckbergEmail: hannahwithaef@gmail.comPhone: +1 808 226 7003Website: https://abundantearthfoundation.org/  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 a Transformational Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ The True Path Entrepreneur Group Business Mastermind Program: https://bethaweinstein.com/mastermind▶ Beth's Other Programs & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Beth Weinstein's Instagram: http://instagram.com/bethaweinstein▶ Beth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethw.nychttps://www.facebook.com/BethWeinsteinbiz▶ Join Beth's FREE Psychedelics & Purpose Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PsychedelicsandSacredMedicines

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.comThis is the “director's cut” of the article I posted a few days ago, tracing the ancient origins of the eternal political debate back to the conflicts between an agricultural approach to social organization and the hunter-gatherer approach. What's old is new and what's new is ancient.

Dr. Tom Ingegno, DACM LAc, is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, integrative health specialist, and founder of Charm City Integrative Health, a multifaceted clinic that NYT bestseller and futurist David Houle called the “Future of Medicine.” With well over two decades of experience and a litany of awards, Dr. Tom aims to make health accessible to all. Beyond his success inside his clinic, he is a featured healthcare expert, holistic health trailblazer, and author.   In this episode, you will learn:  Historical Context: Gain insights into the rich history and cultural significance of cupping therapy, tracing its roots back thousands of years across different civilizations and traditions. Practical Implementation: Learn practical tips and techniques for implementing cupping therapy at home, including safety precautions, proper equipment, and effective application methods for various health concerns. Holistic Benefits: Discover the holistic benefits of cupping therapy beyond physical relief, including its potential impact on mental well-being, stress reduction, and overall vitality, empowering listeners to explore this ancient healing practice for comprehensive health and wellness.  Contact Dr. Tom Ingegno: Website: https://charmcityintegrative.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharmCityIntegrative/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccintegrative/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baltimoreacupuncture Contact Dr. Mary: Email: mary@drmarysanders.com Website: www.drmarysanders.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.maryesanders/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.maryesanders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmaryesanders/

Does pride month have ancient roots stemming all the way back to pagan goddesses? In this episode, Amy uncovers the ancient roots of pride month and how it ties back to the queen of heaven spoken of in the book of Jeremiah. She shares how the trans agenda is being used to usher in spiritual principalities to bring about the end time plans of the "elites." This plan has been focused on impacting all facets of society, including the school system and our children. She also discusses why Hollywood celebrities, leaders, as well as the royals have been transitioning their children for decades. What is the hermetic androgyne and how does this occult worldview shape the upper echelons of society? Tune in to this episode to find out!

It's easy to get distracted by drag queen story hour in our schools and the PRIDE displays at the store. These are legitimate issues, but what we are dealing with is nothing new. These issues have been around forever. We have ancient records of cultures having a sexual identity crisis. This message not only exposes the cause but reveals the solution. Discover how to cut this idol off at the root and watch the symptoms fade away.

This is the 5th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.Our guest on the podcast this series is Angela del Pilar Barrero Bernal from Bodega de la Finca in Colombia. Angela is a coffee producer and an agricultural finance expert with experience in the Palm Oil Industry.In this episode of the series, Angela and Lee explore the incredible benefits of biochar for coffee farming. Angela shares how she applied 50 tons of biochar on her seven-acre farm, sequestering CO2 and earning carbon credits. They discuss biochar's potential to improve soil hydration, restore old coffee trees, and provide a sustainable solution for drought-stricken farms worldwide. They also delve into biochar's role in regenerative agriculture and how farmers can create additional revenue streams by selling carbon credits. Finally, Angela discusses her efforts to share this ancient technology through workshops and collaborations. Don't miss this informative conversation on how biochar can help coffee farmers and the environment!00:00 Discovering the Power of Biochar on the Farm00:47 Sponsored Message: Becoming a Coffee Consultant01:25 Exploring Biochar's Ancient Roots and Modern Impact02:56 The Science of Biochar: A Solution for Climate and Agriculture03:28 Biochar's Role in Water Retention and Plant Health13:00 The Economic and Environmental Benefits of Biochar23:27 Creating a Sustainable Future with BiocharConnect with Angela and Bodega de la Finca here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-del-pilar-barrero-bernal-460107a1/https://www.instagram.com/bodegadelafinca/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 5th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.Our guest on the podcast this series is Angela del Pilar Barrero Bernal from Bodega de la Finca in Colombia. Angela is a coffee producer and an agricultural finance expert with experience in the Palm Oil Industry.In this episode of the series, Angela and Lee explore the incredible benefits of biochar for coffee farming. Angela shares how she applied 50 tons of biochar on her seven-acre farm, sequestering CO2 and earning carbon credits. They discuss biochar's potential to improve soil hydration, restore old coffee trees, and provide a sustainable solution for drought-stricken farms worldwide. They also delve into biochar's role in regenerative agriculture and how farmers can create additional revenue streams by selling carbon credits. Finally, Angela discusses her efforts to share this ancient technology through workshops and collaborations. Don't miss this informative conversation on how biochar can help coffee farmers and the environment!00:00 Discovering the Power of Biochar on the Farm00:47 Sponsored Message: Becoming a Coffee Consultant01:25 Exploring Biochar's Ancient Roots and Modern Impact02:56 The Science of Biochar: A Solution for Climate and Agriculture03:28 Biochar's Role in Water Retention and Plant Health13:00 The Economic and Environmental Benefits of Biochar23:27 Creating a Sustainable Future with BiocharConnect with Angela and Bodega de la Finca here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-del-pilar-barrero-bernal-460107a1/ https://www.instagram.com/bodegadelafinca/ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safarhttps://www.mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/leesafar••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

I have the immense pleasure of welcoming Dr. Srikumar Rao to the show today. Dr. Rao is a distinguished coach, speaker, and author who collaborates with top entrepreneurs, professionals, and senior executives, guiding them on their spiritual and professional journeys. His pioneering course, Creativity and Personal Mastery, has been a highlight at prestigious institutions like Columbia Business School. Dr. Rao's work has reached millions through his TED Talk, Plug into Your Hard-Wired Happiness, and his acclaimed books, including Are You Ready to Succeed? and Happiness at Work. His latest book, Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots, continues to inspire those seeking unstoppable success. With a PhD from Columbia Business School and extensive media coverage, Dr. Rao is renowned for transforming ancient wisdom into practical exercises for today's intelligent professionals. I'm thrilled to have him share his insights with us today.  [04:20] We learn how Dr. Rao created the Creativity and Personal Mastery course. He was getting his PhD at Columbia Business School.  [04:49] He worked at Warner Communications and his career took off like a rocket. He worked on the advertising campaign for the movie The Exorcist.  [06:26] He became head of communications at Warner Communications.  [07:36] He had been doing a lot of reading and wanted to take the work of the world's great thinkers and put them into a course that would be acceptable to intelligent people in a post-industrial society. [08:15] He needed the course for himself. He created it and it did well. He moved the course to Columbia Business School, and it exploded. [09:33] He eventually began teaching the course privately and became a coach by accident. [10:01] Life is a spiritual journey. Addiction uses a dysfunctional mental model or idea of how the world works. The problem is we don't know we have mental models. Instead, we think this is the way the world works. [11:05] It's not the way the world works, it's our model of how it works. [12:01] We don't live in the real world. We live in a matrix. We experience the world the way we create it. [14:24] Think about your awareness like a flashlight. It illuminates whatever you shine it on. [16:01] We often shine our flashlight of awareness on the things that are wrong in life. [16:51] Consciously shine your flashlight of awareness on the many ways that you are truly blessed and fortunate. [19:57] Celebrate that the Universe is aware of you and working for you. A miracle doesn't have to bend the law of physics. All that's necessary is for you to have the conviction that the Universe interceded on your behalf. [21:29] Extreme resilience is when you bounce back extremely fast. [24:27] Asking yourself if there's a positive will move you to a different emotion. Is there something I can proactively do to make this a good thing? [29:36] Mindfulness and mental chatter. Having mental chatter isn't the problem, it's identifying with mental chatter. [34:51] Principles of personal mastery in a recovery journey. If you can reserve your mental chatter instead of becoming it, you'll have power you never had before. [36:01] When you become aware that you aren't your addiction, instead you're an observer of your addiction, eventually you'll have mastery and the addiction will drop. [37:57] Advice when struggling with relapse. Don't beat yourself up. Simply accept what happened and begin again. [41:44] The reason we feel overwhelmed is because there's a lot of mental chatter going on. Learn to focus on exactly what you're doing at that instant. [43:45] Don't label anything that happens to you as bad. Whenever a disaster happens, instead of thinking it's terrible, think about what you can do about it. [44:18] Focus on what is within your control, and you'll stop obsessing about what's not in your control. [44:57] Hardwired happiness. The Kingdom of Heaven is within you. You accept the universe exactly as it is. [46:53] The if then model. If this happens, then I'll be happy. [47:26] Instead of realizing the model is flawed, we think we have the wrong thing on the side of the equation. When we recognize that the model is flawed, we begin recognizing peace and joy. [50:53] Whatever happens is fine.  [52:10] Dr. Rao explains his coaching process and how it has two levels. [52:55] A transmitted presence elevates your level of consciousness.  [53:44] You can decide after the first session if you are on a higher level or not. [01:00:39] You can learn more about Dr. Rao and his programs at his website. [01:02:22] You can also join Dr Rao's Community. Links mentioned in this episode: Camelback Recovery I Love Being Sober YouTube The Rao Institute Dr. Rao's TED Talk Creativity and Personal Mastery Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots: The Movers and  Shakers' Guide to Unstoppable Success More Books by Dr. Rao

Episode Synopsis: Has mankind truly perfected the art of wickedness, or is the evil we're seeing today, just rebranded agendas, from an ancient, godless bloodline? We talk about this and much more, including: How far back can we tie paganism and freemasonry? What are the Hermetic orders and what makes them so dangerous? Have entire ethnic groups been whitewashed by the propaganda of polytheism? What secrets do ancient symbols reveal about the modern institutions that use them? How interconnected are contemporary systems of evil? In what ways has Western Christianity been tainted by paganism? Original Air Date May 15th, 2024 Special Guest Brandon Kroll from the Mana Daily Podcast Show Hosts Jason Spears & Christopher Dean Our Patreon Consider joining our Patreon Squad and becoming a Tier Operator to help support the show and get access to exclusive content like: Links and Resources Studio Notes A monthly Zoom call with Jason and Christopher  And More… Connect With Us LetsTalk@ORPpodcast.com Facebook Instagram Merch Store https://orppodcast.shop/

Podcast Series: The Literature Lounge stands out as a unique podcast series devoted to authors whose books captivate readers and serve as catalysts for stimulating conversations. In partnership with Rupa Publications India, one of the leading publishing companies in India, we will host authors from diverse backgrounds to explore their literary works, delve into their creative journeys, and uncover the inspirations behind their achievements. So, let's dive into the world of books.Episode SummaryIn this enlightening podcast episode, we explore the teachings of Dr Srikumar S. Rao, author of "Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots" published by Rupa Publications India. As a spiritual guide and former corporate executive, Rao shares his insights on integrating spiritual wisdom with modern life demands. His renowned course has transformed the mindset of business students, teaching them how to attain fulfillment and success through inner transformation.Rao urges listeners to view adversity as a growth opportunity, challenging the idea of events being solely 'good' or 'bad.' He discusses the advantages of emotional resilience, gratitude, and a positive mindset. He also underscores the significance of spiritual awareness, debunking myths, and the path to self-realization.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:29 - From Corporate to Consciousness Dr Srikumar S. Rao's Spiritual Evolution03:12 - Understanding Maya and the Fiction of Self Identity06:00 - Reducing Stress and Fostering Joy07:37 - Embracing the Echoshries of Ancient Wisdom11:11 - Wisdom Nuggets from the book15:20 - The Power of Perception in Suffering17:08 - Albert Einstein's Universe - A Friendly Perspective21:35 - Personal Responsibility and Collective Wellbeing25:20 - Shifting Mindsets for Personal and Professional Growth27:44 - Seeking Deeper Meaning and Spiritual Awakening29:31 - Debunking Toxic Myths of Spirituality32:23 - Harnessing Awareness for Positive Change36:16 - Reflecting on Spiritual Growth and Embracing Gratitude39:48 - Phrases from the book42:00 - How to Practice GratitudeConnect with Us:Mohua Chinappa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/The Mohua Show: https://www.themohuashow.com/Connect with the Guest:Dr Srikumar S. Rao: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikumarsrao/Follow Us:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/For any other queries EMAIL:hello@themohuashow.comBook Link:https://amzn.in/d/2GuLNYADisclaimerThe views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our podcast and its associated platforms.#Spiritual Success #Ancient Wisdom #Personal GrowthThanks for Listening!

Welcome to “Law of Attraction Teachings with Antonio T Smith Jr.,” a transformative journey towards self-realization and universal harmony. Join us as we explore the profound teachings of Antonio T Smith Jr., which revolve around aligning with Infinite Intelligence and embracing the inherent perfection in all things. Core Teachings:Antonio T Smith Jr. guides us to bend our paths by accessing the power of Infinite Intelligence, urging us to recognize that “Everything Is Perfect.” This perception shift is the key to transforming our experiences and interactions, leading us to a deeper understanding of life and its events. Key Principles: 1.The Power of Perception: Understand how our viewpoint shapes our reality.2.The Nature of Infinite Intelligence: Learn to align with the universe's ultimate wisdom.3.Embracing ‘Perfection': Grasp the true meaning behind the concept of everything being perfect.4.Non-Correction as Acceptance: Discover the peace in refraining from correcting others.5.Benefits of This Approach: Explore the reduction in stress, improved relationships, and personal growth that comes with acceptance. Philosophical Insights:Dive into the philosophical dimensions of Antonio's teachings, which encourage a shift in perspective that can lead to deeper peace, understanding, and alignment with a grand, universal design. This includes exploring concepts like relativism vs. absolutism, temporal vs. eternal perspectives, and the balance between free will and determinism. Spiritual Dimensions:Explore the spiritual aspects of Antonio's teachings, including ego transcendence, unconditional love and acceptance, surrender to the divine flow, interconnectedness, the power of the present moment, and the inner journey of self-awareness. A Scholastic Exploration:This section delves into the academic exploration of Antonio's teachings, discussing the confluence of ancient wisdom and contemporary thought. It includes a comprehensive breakdown of chapters that explore various aspects of his philosophy, from metaphysical foundations to the spiritual echoes in his doctrines. Philosophical Formula:“Recognize the Inherent Perfection in the Seemingly Imperfect.” This encapsulates the essence of Smith Jr's teachings, urging us to see the perfection in all aspects of the universe. Mathematical Formula for Life's Focus: Focus = 0.05TContrast = .95T Where T represents the total experiences of one's life, this formula emphasizes focusing on the 5% that aligns with one's divine purpose, using the remaining 95% as a contrast to highlight the importance of this alignment. Join us in each episode as we embark on this enlightening journey with Antonio T Smith Jr., exploring and embracing the perfection in the universe and within ourselves. Subscribe and follow “Law of Attraction Teachings with Antonio T Smith Jr.” for weekly insights and transformative wisdom.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/secret-to-success-law-of-attraction/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Hear how when you allow life to unfold, you find that miracles happen I first interviewed Dr. Srikumar Rao in July 2023 and was so deeply inspired by the wisdoms he shared with us that I wanted to have him back so he could teach us more. And he does. The title of his new book is Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots, in which he offers solid tools we can use to let go of the mental chatter that gets in the way of seeing what's possible. The universe is benevolent, Dr. Rao says, it's your friend, and when we understand this, that's when we can change our story and thus, the direction of our lives. Are you ready to make a change, today? Watch and listen to our conversation here Some of Dr. Rao's wisdoms which you can apply to your own life The most important thing is not what you're doing but who you are being as you do it. Too often we get hung up on the doing, and we completely miss the fact that being is much more important than the doing. Allow life to unfold. And as you do, you find that miracles happen, and they happen on a regular basis. We never experience life the way it is. We always experience life according to the story we tell ourselves about it. When you change your thinking from the universe is indifferent to the universe is friendly, your experience of life has such a tremendous transformation. Open yourself up to possibilities. The universe is benevolent. The universe is your friend. Recognize that it's your friend. And the more you do this, the more signs you will get that it in fact is your friend. Your job in this life is to recognize who you really are and cast yourself free from this cage in which you have ensnared yourself. Trust yourself and recognize that the door to your prison is always open and unlocked. All you have to do is open the door and step out of it. Why does the universe give you stuff you don't want? Well, the universe doesn't give you what you want, but gives you exactly what you need for your learning and growth. We all have mental chatter. And the problem is not that you have mental chatter, the problem is you identify with your mental chatter. So sit back and observe your mental chatter. Observe yourself feeling worried. Observe yourself feeling anxious. And as you create that distance, you no longer have your mental chatter. You're the observer of the mental chatter. Then it loses its ability to take you to places you don't want to go. To contact Dr. Srikumar Rao You can reach out to Dr. Rao on LinkedIn, Twitter or his website, The Rao Institute. Watch his TED Talk here and email him at srikumar.rao@theraoinstitute.com. More inspiration for finding joy and purpsoe on your life journey: Blog: Time to Add Gratitude to Your Life—And Your Company's Culture! Blog: You Can Find Joy And Happiness In Turbulent Times! Podcast: Richard Sheridan—How To Lead With Joy And Purpose! Podcast: Meg Nocero—Can You Feel Joy As You Rethink Your Life? Additional resources for you My two award-winning books: Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Business and On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Our new book, Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success, co-authored by Edie Fraser, Robyn Freedman Spizman and Andi Simon, PhD Our website: Simon Associates Management Consultants Read the transcript of our podcast here  Andi Simon: Welcome to On the Brink With Andi Simon. I'm Andi Simon. I'm your host and your guide. And as you know, this podcast is designed to help you get off the brink. The one thing we don't want you to do is get stuck or stalled. But you can begin to understand how you can change. And that's what we like to help people and their organizations do. So today, I have a wonderful gentleman here, and Doctor Rao did a podcast with us earlier, last July in fact, that was just a hit, but he's got a new book coming out. Actually, it's out and I have been reading it and you will love it. Let me tell you a little bit about Dr. Srikumar Rao. He is a creator of creativity and personal mastery. His bio doesn't fit a bio. It's a wonderful story about a life well-lived. He's a speaker, a former business school professor and head of The Rao Institute, and I urge you to take a look at that online because it's full of rich opportunities for you to begin to see, feel and think in new ways. And I use those words, but they mimic the words he uses. He is an executive coach to senior business executives, and he helps them find deeper meaning and engagement in their work. He also talks about the fact that work isn't work. And I love the idea because I love to work, and people say, when are you going to retire? I say, I'm never going to retire. Why is work bad? Because we define it as something that is not fun, but work isn't work. Work is something that gives us all kinds of things, purpose, meaning, joy. What could it do for you? My last thought today is to make sure that you understand Dr. Rao has programs and coaching that you can enjoy because they are joyful to help you begin to become the kind of person that you'd like to be. I'm going to call you Srikumar. Srikumar Rao: Works just fine.  Andi Simon: Thank you for joining me again. It's really a pleasure. Srikumar Rao: It's my pleasure, Andi. I had such a blast the last time you interviewed me that I was positively looking forward to this session. Andi Simon: For our audience, watch out, here comes some really wonderful, wonderful stuff. Give the audience some context, though. Who are you? A man of your journey and why was this book? The book is called Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots. Now when you buy an ebook, that's how I can show you the book. And I did buy a hard copy, but it isn't a hard copy. And as I'm reading it, I think you're going to find it wonderful. What is the context for this book and who are you? Why should they listen?  Srikumar Rao: Who am I? As you mentioned, I'm an executive coach, and I have a very well defined niche. I work with successful people, mostly entrepreneurs, who have already done very well for themselves. But they're driven. They want to have an outsized impact on the world. But at the same time, they have an explicitly spiritual bent that they would like to infuse into every area of their life. They know that life is about more than getting the biggest toys, or the most expensive toys. And there's something deeper, and they want to bring that into all parts of their life. So that's the sandbox in which I play, and to the best of my knowledge, I'm the only person who's playing in that particular sandbox. I may be wrong, but I'm not aware of any others. Andi Simon: Well, clearly it's not a red ocean of lots of competition pushing you away, is it? Srikumar Rao: No there isn't. By the time people come to me, they've already done their homework. They've listened to my TED Talk. They watched many of my videos on YouTube, and they know they want to work with me. Andi Simon: And when they do the kind of work you like to do with them, can you give us some ideas? Srikumar Rao: We have conversations. We have deep conversations, and I have an unusual take on coaching. So let me explain that. In my view, the only thing you ever do in life, Andi, is you work on yourself. A benevolent universe has given you many tools. Your husband is a tool. Your daughters and granddaughters are tools. The business you run, the clients you have, they're all tools. You want to do the very best you can for your clients. You want them to feel: Gee, hiring Andi was the best thing that I ever did. But in the process of doing that, what you're really doing is you're working on yourself. You want to be a great wife. You want to be a great mother. In the process of doing that, what you really do is you work on yourself. The only thing you ever do in life is work on yourself. Now the universe has given you wonderful tools and running a business is a Swiss army knife of tools. You use that skillfully, but you never lose sight of the fact that in using these tools skillfully, what you're really doing is you're working on yourself. Does that make sense to you, Andi? Andi Simon: Yes. Maybe because it requires you to be reflective of what you're doing, how you're doing it, and what the impact or the outcome is.  Srikumar Rao: Exactly correct. Because the most important thing, Andi, is not what you're doing. but who you're being as you do it. And too often we get hung up on the doing, and we completely miss the fact that being is much more important than the doing. Andi Simon: I'll stay on that for a moment. I don't want to lose track of why this new book and how it fits. But as I hear you, you work with successful people who may or may not realize how they have become who they are. They may not be happy with where they are, but they don't seem to have a toolkit to begin to take them to the next place. And that is a big theme that I'm finding that people find themselves either in retirement or transition or job change or career growth, and it's being done to them instead of them owning their life and who they are, something that you have found as well. Srikumar Rao: Absolutely, yes. Because too many people, Andi, go around trying to make life happen. Andi Simon: Forgive me for laughing. Srikumar Rao: I love life to unroll, unfold. And as you allow life to unfold, you find that miracles happen and they happen on a regular basis. Andi Simon: Well, you and I were talking about serendipity, but miracles are a different word. Similar? Your early conversation about a path through life, I think, is so valuable to think about for our audience, who's either watching you or listening that the steps aren't necessarily, you can't necessarily see them, but you can begin to live them. Srikumar Rao: Exactly correct. You know, let me share something with you, Andi. If you ask people: Are you happy? Most of them will say, Yes, I'm happy. Remember, these are successful people already, but we define happiness too narrowly. We define happiness as there's nothing really bothering me right now, and there are actually some things that I like, or I'm looking forward to watching a new Netflix series or having dinner with a friend or something like that. That's a very low part. That's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about, do you feel radiantly alive? Do you feel so full of gratitude that you feel as if you're bursting? Are you not walking, but joyously floating through the air, hitting ground every 100ft or so. Is that your experience of life? And if that's not your experience of life, why not? Because that is your nature. So how do you reclaim the joy you felt as a child, when you could spend an hour watching a dog chase its tail? Why have you lost that? And how can you bring it back to your life today? That's what my coaching is about. And the wonderful thing is that when you're in that space, your business and whatever else you know just floats effortlessly and you accomplish more than you could ever have dreamed possible. It just happens because you're not trying to force things. You're allowing the universe to unfold. Andi Simon: Let's dig deeper into that. Marissa Peer is really a renowned hypnotherapist who often talks about the fact that we live the story in our mind. And our mind also loves to go to pleasure, not pain. Even if the pain causes pleasure, like narcotics might. And the habits take over and you don't even know that you're habit driven. You think you have free will. And so this complicated human where we want to take and know our own selves and take ownership of it, determine our careers, determine our life, give it more intentionality, a purpose, isn't that easy. And so the question becomes, how do you change the story, modify the habits, begin to not simply just wish, but to begin to actually feel that gratitude, that happiness. I don't want to add my ideas, I want to hear yours because our listeners do. But there's a way of taking where you are. You may have your house, you may have your car, you may have your club. You may think you're happy, but take it to a whole next level where you are. Every day is a gift, and you wake up happy to be there. Srikumar Rao: And the short answer to that, Andi, is, you have to work at it. Because we have been programmed, we have been conditioned, and we are so programmed and conditioned that we don't even recognize that we have been programmed and conditioned. It's true. And what we have is, we've got a lot of extraneous thoughts going on. I call it mental chatter, and mental chatter is always with you. It's so much a part of your life that you don't even recognize you have it. You know, the kind of thing that goes: Oh, drat my secretary screwed up again, and should I keep her or should I fire her? And I'm sick and tired of having to go through these small snafus that keep coming up, which she should have handled. All of that is mental chatter. We live our life defined by our mental chatter, and we never recognize that we're living a life which is defined by our mental chatter and not by what is really happening internally to us. But one of the first things that I do with my client is, I get them to understand that this mental chatter, which you ignore, is actually creating the life that you live in. So the first step is to be aware that there is this stuff that is happening. The first step is to recognize that this is happening and this is really running your life. And when you do that and you become aware of your mental chatter as opposed to being carried away by your mental chatter, you start to say, hey, you know, the world isn't what I thought it was. It's something that's different. Yeah, that is the starting point. Andi Simon: With that in mind, I don't like to tease my audience, give us something a little bit more illustrative, concrete to take from it. Stop the mental chatter because when you stop it, then you're going to fill yourself with an opportunity. Srikumar Rao: Absolutely. Let me share something which I'm sure some of your clients and many of the people listening to this podcast can relate with. I was teaching in London Business School and I had a student who was an investment banker and a very successful investment banker. There were many problems in his marriage. Because he was an investment banker, he was working long hours. And because he worked long hours, he missed many family occasions, dinners. You know, his son's first piano recital and stuff like that. And his wife would get very upset at him. “You said you'd be back and you weren't.” And she accused him of not caring. From his perspective, the very fact that he was working long hours at a job that he didn't particularly like was evidence of his caring. And obviously they were able to maintain the lifestyle that they did because of the income he pulled in from his job. So the very fact that he was working long hours was, in his mind, an expression of caring. When she laced into him, he would get defensive, they'd have massive fights. And yet it was just a very uncomfortable, uncomfortable situation. And they were rapidly heading towards divorce. And then in my course, somebody suggested to him that, look, when your wife is lashing it to you for not caring, what she's really saying is, honey, I miss you. And I wish that I was with you or you were with me. Totally not convinced but he agreed to try it. And the next time he was late and his wife started getting mad at him and accusing him of not caring, instead of reacting the way he normally did, he said, Honey, it must have been really tough on you. I'm so sorry. Which is so different from what he usually said that she was taken aback. And what would have been an entire evening quarrel petered out in 30 minutes. And as he continued doing that, and each time that she got angry at him or started to get sarcastic, he would simply say, I love you. And I realize it's very tough on you, I will try to make it up. And gradually their bitter quarrels faded away. They didn't entirely resolve the situation, but it became something to be handled as opposed to: this is going to lead to the end of our marriage. I was about to say that's the way in which we're always telling stories to ourselves. And we don't recognize that we're telling stories to ourselves. We believe this is the reality. Andi Simon: Let's stay there. I'm making some notes. In the stories, we're always a hero. Stories that we're telling ourselves, we're always the hero. Srikumar Rao: Yes. Andi Simon: Right. And so the story you just shared is a beautiful one. Where he was right. She was wrong. She was right. He was wrong until they stopped being heroes to themselves. But literally, he just became, in the words he said to her, caring about how she was. It deflated all of the competition, the animosity. What a beautiful story to share and think about. Yeah, because it's not complicated. It's just, you know, change the story and change your life. Srikumar Rao: Exactly correct. What we don't recognize is that we never experience life the way it is. We always experience life according to the story we tell ourselves about it. And most of us never understand that this is what is happening, that it isn't reality. It's the story we have told ourselves and which we believe without ever recognizing that it is a story, and we have the opportunity to change the narrative. And what I'm very good at, is helping people understand that and to change the narrative. Andi Simon: That leads very nicely, though, into your new book. Tell us about the timing, the pacing. What was a catalytic moment for another book. Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots has a purpose, and there's something at the end of it for you to use to self-assess. But the context is important here because as the listener thinks about their story that's guiding their life either toward happiness or toward less than, it's an opportunity to begin to rethink who am I and the story I'm living and what am I thinking. Please, what was the motivation for this book and tell us about it. Srikumar Rao: A book, Andi, and you can understand this, being a multiple times author yourself, is like a baby. You know, it comes to a point at which it has to be born. Yes, that's what happened with this. I wanted to, as you know, I'm an executive coach and people ask me questions. And I noticed that there was a great deal of similarity in the questions. And this cuts across countries, cuts across culture, cuts across ethnic and other backgrounds. They're human problems, not problems related to any particular occupation, country, or religious or ethnic background. So I figured that if I put this down, it would be a help to people to understand that. And some of them, of course, might want to go deeper. And if so, they reach out to me and we discuss what I can do for them. But the idea is to give them solid tools, and the heart of it is to understand that the world we're living in is not a real world. It's a construct. We build that construct with our mental chatter and our mental models. Now, this is hugely liberating because if the world we're living in is not real and you don't like it, then you can deconstruct the parts of it you don't like and build it again.  But what do you do if the world you live in is real, and you don't like it, you're screwed. But if it's not real, you can change it. So how do you go about doing that? That's what my coaching is all about. And some of the tools that I use are given in that book Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots. And I've tried to illustrate it by means of stories, because I find that stories bring it home very, very powerfully. This is a story I shared with you about the investment banker and his wife. And, you know, they were able to make almost a U-turn. Andi Simon: Now stay on that. I want to talk a little bit more about some of the chapters in there but we often say that we live an illusion. The story creates an illusion that guides our day but isn't real. And the only truth is there's no truth. It's very hard for people not to say, this isn't real. Well, sort of, but the pen is only real enough when you write with it, and something happens but it's hard to understand that some of them, the stories that you have in there, though, are really very important for thinking about who am I and what am I doing and why am I doing this. Can you share a few of them? I'll say the short chapters, but there are a couple of major points. Srikumar Rao: Here's one. Now, how do you think about the universe? Einstein said that the most important question you will ever ask yourself is, is the universe friendly? Now we respect Einstein because he was a great scientist, but he was also a philosopher who had a very intimate understanding of how the universe worked. And Einstein said, the most important question you will ever ask yourself is, is the universe friendly? Now, there are some people who believe that the universe is distinctly unfriendly, and the sole purpose of the universe is to frustrate. The vast, overwhelming majority of us believe the universe is neither friendly nor unfriendly. It's indifferent. The universe doesn't know you exist and couldn't care less. So here you are going around doing your thing. There's a universe going around doing its thing. Sometimes it seems to work with you, sometimes it seems to work against you. But essentially it's a random process. What if that wasn't true? What if the universe was aware of your existence and the universe was well-disposed towards you? Why does the universe give you stuff you don't want? You want to go on vacation and the universe gives you pandemics and lockdowns. Why does the universe give you stuff you don't want? Well, the universe didn't give you what you wanted, but gave you exactly what you needed for your learning and growth. Like you're a small child and you want a tub of ice cream, and the universe gives you fruits and vegetables, and you don't want fruits and vegetables, you want a tub of ice cream. But the universe through your parents gives you fruits and vegetables. It isn't until you reach a much higher level of maturity that you can say, thank God I got fruits and vegetables rather than a tub of ice cream. What if the universe was exactly like that? That is a mental model, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out it's a superior mental model. And regardless of whether the universe was friendly or not, if you believed the universe was friendly, your experience of life would be a whole lot better.  How do you adopt this mental model? And the idea is recognize that it's a superior mental model and look for signs that this is operating in your life. And I advocate people having a notebook where they write down the signs that the universe is friendly, and when you do that, you'll see them everywhere. I'll give you an example. This happened to me yesterday. So I had a plumbing issue in one of my toilets, and I called the plumber and he came and fixed it. And after he did that, he had come to my house earlier, and he was missing a drill, and he thought he might have left it downstairs. So I went to the basement to check, and he noticed that there was a pinhole leak in one of my pipes, and discovered it purely by accident. But he looked at that and pointed to my attention and said, I'm here and I'll fix it. It could have been quite major, and he fixed it. Completely serendipitous. That's a miracle. It's a sign the universe is friendly. Most of the time when something like that happens, we dismiss it as a coincidence. So coincidence is a miracle killer. But when you start noting the ways in which the universe seems to be working with you and has your back, you notice so many of them that you'll reach an internal tipping point. And in that tipping point, you will tip over from “the universe is indifferent” to “the universe is friendly.” And when you do that, your experience of life has such a tremendous transformation. Andi Simon: And I think that the timing of your conversation today is so interesting because I too, I believe in, in those kinds of chance moments which aren't clearly by chance. And there was nothing that made him go down there, except perhaps he left his drill down there and nothing that said, please take a look at a pinhole in the pipe or anything for you. I started a conversation today talking about where we're going and the kinds of things we're in. But, it is an interesting lesson for our listeners, a wisdom to begin to open up your mind to possibilities. Srikumar Rao: That is the key point. You've hit the nail right on the head. Open yourself up to possibilities. Andi Simon: Because that's the only way you're going to grow. As we know that the brain hates change, unfamiliarly. It fights everything that comes in and threatens what's current. You have to overcome that cortisol that's produced until it, nope, I want some oxytocin, because I think this is the greatest idea that I could begin to think about. But the only one who can manage that is you. Srikumar Rao: Absolutely. And when you start living in a friendly universe, then you say something happens to you and you say, okay, you know, there's a lesson in there for me. And what is the lesson and how soon can I learn it? And you'll invariably find that the unfortunate situation resolves itself. Andi Simon: So when you're up at two in the morning thinking about something that's really bugging you, let it go. Meditate, quiet the mind.  So I'm watching our time and it's almost ready to wrap up, but I want to talk about one thing more and that is meditation, mindfulness, managing your mind. Because unless you understand there are things you can do, in fact, I'm not going to say take charge of your mind, but quiet it, you're going to think, I don't know how to do that. I don't know how to let go of those negatives to absorb the positive. Any things that you particularly like to do? I've learned mindfulness myself, but please. Srikumar Rao: What happens? Andi we have this mental chatter going on, and you can't stop it. It's pointless saying, you know something is happening, don't worry about it. If you could not worry about it, you'd not worry about it. But you're incapable of not worrying about it. That's okay. You cannot stop worrying about it, but you can observe and be aware of the fact that you're worrying about it. So one of the cornerstone exercises of mine is, look, you have this mental chatter that's going on. And the problem is not that you have mental chatter. The problem is you identify with your mental chatter. And when you identify with the mental chatter, it can grab you by the neck and take you to all kinds of dark places. So sit back and observe your mental chatter. Observe yourself feeling worried. Observe yourself feeling anxious. And as you create that distance, you no longer have your mental chatter. You're the observer of the mental chatter. The velocity and the power of that chatter, it diminishes and it loses the ability to take you to places you don't want to go. It's very easy to describe and it's very easy to start off on that. It's very difficult to keep it there because you start observing your mental chatter and in seconds you've lost it and you become your mental chatter. When that happens, go back to being the observer. This is one of the cornerstone exercises of my programs and my coaching. But as you become better and better at that, you can be an observer for a longer and longer period, and you'll find that the things that used to bother you no longer bother you because you let them go. Andi Simon: And that letting go is a lot like what you have to do to grow up. Yeah. Let it go. And at any age, you can be, you know, still a child, let it go to get to the next stage in your own personal growth. I've enjoyed this so much. I do want to say one thing for our listeners and our viewers, that when you're working, when you're in an organization that may have gotten toxic or may seem to be unpleasant to get to work every day, or your folks are beginning to struggle, time to sit down with them and think about that mental chatter that's going on. It may come from outside of the workplace or inside. Or maybe somebody said something to someone. Think about the investment banker and the different ways he can deal with his wife, one of which is caring about the fact she's been alone, or the other is angry that she cares so much about herself that she's not thinking about him and the work he's doing. Same situation, two different stories. But, if you have an organization that seems to be fragile and it's not a bad methodology to begin to sit down and listen to the conversation, observe, be an anthropologist, hang out, listen to the conversations at lunchtime. Begin to pull out of the stories people are telling that mental chatter that's creating noise instead of joy. Because so much joy is there waiting to happen. The universe is joyful. Let it happen. Srikumar Rao: Absolutely. The universe is benevolent. The universe is your friend. Recognize that it's your friend. And the more you recognize it as your friend, the more signs you will get that it in fact is your friend. Andi Simon: And then every day, coming to work isn't work. It's about growing and learning and teaching and gratitude and just having joy. Srikumar Rao: Exactly, exactly, exactly right, Andi. Andi Simon: Last thoughts? Dr. Srikumar Rao has been with us today, talking about his new book, Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots. But it's about you and about how you can turn work into growth. Begin to think about that, that chatter in your mind as something to let go. Some last thoughts. Srikumar Rao: Your nature is happiness. You're not this shell of skin and bones and blood that you think you are, who you really are is pure awareness. Your job in this life is to recognize who you really are and cast yourself free from this cage in which you have ensnared yourself. Trust yourself and recognize that the door to your prison is always open and unlocked. All you have to do is open the door and step out of it. Andi Simon: This has been a pleasure. I could keep talking. I've enjoyed our conversation and I know our listeners and viewers will as well. Let me wrap up. It's such fun to share people like Dr. Rao with you because it takes us to the next stage in our own growth. And I don't care where you are, that noise in your brain is going to get in the way of seeing what's possible. And in fact, the little challenge here or a little opportunity there if you let it turn into an opportunity. Next thing you know, you're rising with it. And he's smiling and so am I. So thank you for coming today. Srikumar Rao: It's been my pleasure. And I look forward to a wonderful association. And I don't know which way it's going to go, but I know it's going to go exactly the way it's supposed to. Thank you. Andi Simon: Thank you. But the joyful universe is going to take us on its own way, and we're going to have some fun. The timing couldn't be better. Now, for those of you who come, remember, I love to help you see, feel and think in new ways. I can't thank you enough for coming. Refer to us anybody you'd like to hear on our podcast. We are getting booked up for the rest of the year and so sooner is better. My new book, Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success is doing extremely well. It's full of wisdoms and people are learning. We often say, turn a page and change your life. Who knew? The book has an energy and a force well beyond being a book. There's more. You're smiling. The books aren't books, are they? Srikumar Rao: Books are in books. Books have a life force in them, and they reach out and grab the persons who are right for them. I could not agree with you more. Andi Simon: Couldn't say it better than you have. So I'm going to say goodbye. Let's say have a great day. Please turn your observations into innovations. Don't wait around. The world is waiting for your new ideas. Bye bye now. Srikumar Rao: Let's go further than that, Andi. Have a wonderful rest of your life. Andi Simon: I love it. Everyone's cup should be overflowing like yours and mine. Thank you.     WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS® is a registered trademark of the National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO)

This episode explores the history, development, and sustainability of the potash industry. We are joined by Dr. Davide Ciceri, who currently leads innovative R&D at AgroPlantae, Inc. and Yara's Director of Agronomy, Dr. Rob Mikkelsen. We begin with the origins of potash, which can be traced back to ancient methods of extracting potassium compounds from wood ashes. The conversation then delves into the development of the potash fertilizer industry, highlighting the work of chemist von Liebig and the commercial mining of potash in Germany. The different methods of potash mining, including underground mining and solution mining, are discussed. The conversation also explores the sustainability of potash resources and the potential for alternative sources of potassium. The importance of considering the right source of potassium for specific crops and soil conditions is emphasized. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the historical significance of potash and the ongoing research and development in the industry. Dr. Ciceri wrote an insightful article, “Historical and Technical Developments of Potassium Resources.” Here are the links to our other episodes on the history of fertilizers: - The Alchemy of Air with Author Thomas Hager - The History and Future of Phosphorus for Plants - An Unsung Hero: Norman Borlaug Here is a beautiful photo of the potash evaporation ponds near Moab, Utah    

Hillsdale College President, Dr. Larry P. Arnn, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss the death of diplomat and scholar Henry Kissinger and the archeological history of Israel. Release date: 15 December 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale College President, Dr. Larry P. Arnn, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss the death of diplomat and scholar Henry Kissinger and the archeological history of Israel. Release date: 15 December 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DISCOVER OUR AUDIO PACK TO RAISE YOUR VIBRATION: https://syncmind.gumroad.com/l/tqsjv IF YOU AGREE COMMENT: “It Makes Sense To Me” Dr. Srikumar Rao is definitely "the Yoda master of coaches." he is an elite coach who works with a select group of entrepreneurs, professionals, and senior executives. Dr, Rao compiled the knowledge of ancient masters, creating a bridge between such wisdom and modern language, making it accessible to anyone today. He mentors people like Vishen Lakhani, CEO of MindValley, who has publicly cited him as his personal Yoda master. This Will Blow Your Mind! - Hidden Ancient Knowledge DECODED! Modern Wisdom with Ancient Roots is a book by Dr. Srikumar Rao that explores the wisdom of ancient spiritual traditions and how it can be applied to modern life. In the book, Dr. Rao argues that many of the problems faced by modern society, such as stress, anxiety, and a sense of meaninglessness, can be traced back to a lack of connection to timeless spiritual principles. Subscribe: @SyncMind-discontinued ​Produced and Scripted by Sync Mind Team ★ Sound Design by Sync Mind Team. ► Footage licensed through Videoblocks, Filmpac, Artgrid, and Envato Elements ★ Argument/Narration: Sync Mind Team ⓒ 2022 Sync Mind Audio LLC. All Rights Reserved. #ancientwisdom --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/syncmind/message

SPECIAL GUESTS!!! The Days of Noah Podcast welcomes for the first time ever Dr. Laura Sanger! We also welcome back a dear friend of the show, Tim Bence. Not only that, but this is the FIRST TIME Dr. Laura has met Tim, and so to bring the two of them together was truly humbling and an honor. Tim and Laura have some POWERFUL insights to share, so we know our listeners will thoroughly enjoy this first portion (MUCH MORE TO COME) of our chat with them! Laura had a tight schedule to fit in our talk, so you'll hear her complete interview in this episode. Tim continues with much more conversation and comments on what Dr. Laura shares, and that will be posted in future episodes. ENJOY!! Link to Dr. Laura's website and ministry: https://nolongerenslaved.com/ She also has an active youtube.com channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nolongerenslaved Contact Tim Bence here: https://www.facebook.com/timothybence Please consider supporting our podcast with a monthly subscription as little as $0.99 (support link at the bottom). For Luke and I to create 4 episodes a month takes an average of 40 hours to research, record, and produce, sometimes more. If you find value in our work and would like to help support us, please click the DONATE link below. Thanks very much!! -Luke and Pete        Other ways to support the show:        Paypal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.me/peteohlinger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠        Cash App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$PeteOhlinger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠        Venmo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://venmo.com/u/Pete-Ohlinger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠                            Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments for the show!       Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedaysofnoahpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠      ⁠⁠⁠We'd love to hear from you! Thanks for listening- we appreciate each and every one of you out there. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe, and tell your friends and family about the show, and leave us a five-star review, which helps to spread the show to others!                Make your own podcast! Try Zencastr and use my link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zen.ai/NI7IGX671ZTuc5bEfWALQw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to save 30% off your first month of ANY Zencastr paid plan!       Original Music by BassManPete         Cover art is of Mt. Hermon, site of the Watcher's descent, photo credit: By Almog - Own work, Public Domain, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2181987⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and beautifully crafted into our logo by graphic designer Christine Forster (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/GfxChristine00?s=20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedaysofnoah/support

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Click to listen to episode (5:16).Sections below are the following:Transcript of AudioAudio Notes and AcknowledgmentsImagesExtra InformationSourcesRelated Water Radio EpisodesFor Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.)Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 10-27-23. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of October 30 and November 6, 2023, and particularly for Halloween. MUSIC – ~18 sec – Lyrics: “Summer's over, winter's coming; summer's over, winter's coming.” That's part of “Winter is Coming,” by The Steel Wheels.  It sets the stage for an episode on the origins of Halloween in the ancient festival of Samhain, first observed centuries ago by Celtic peoples.  Celtic lands include Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and areas of England and France.  Samhain marked the end of the Celtic year on October 31, when summer had faded, winter was approaching, and—in Celtic belief—the dividing line between earth and the spirit world was thin, allowing spirits of the dead to roam.  As described by Miranda Aldhouse-Green in her 2015 book The Celtic Myths, quote, “It was at the festival of Samhain, at the edge of winter, that the world of humans was most at risk from the inhabitants of the world beyond: the boundaries were suspended and the spirits could prowl among the living, to their good or detriment depending on the character of the individual phantom,” unquote. Along with Halloween's date, many of its traditions can be traced back to Samhain practices, such as donning costumes or disguises, believed by the Celts to help them avoid being recognized by wandering spirits. When they weren't wandering the earth at Samhain, Celtic spirits and Celtic gods were believed to reside in what was known as the Otherworld.  In Celtic beliefs, watery areas were considered access points to the Otherworld.  Celtic mythology also gave special significance to swans, whose beautiful appearance on the water might have suggested connections to Celtic gods.  Here's a short version of an Irish legend about Samhain and swans; the opening and closing sounds are Tundra Swans, a North American species whose Berwick's Swan subspecies is found in Ireland and Wales. SOUNDS  - 4 sec – Tundra Swans. Oenghus was the Celtic god of love.  In the myth called “The Dream of Oenghus,” the god dreamed he saw a woman named Caer, the Celtic goddess of sleep and dreams, and he became smitten with her.  He searched far and wide for her, eventually finding her among a group of other women at a lake, and learning that every other year at Samhain the women turned into swans.  At the next Samhain, Oenghus returned to the lake and, by turning himself into a swan, was able to win Caer's heart.  The story ends with the pair of swans circling the lake three times, casting a sleep enchantment on everyone below, and flying off together.       SOUNDS  - 4 sec – Tundra Swans. I hope your Halloween has rich traditions and a bit of mystery, perhaps about waters or water creatures from worlds unknown. Thanks to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the swan sounds.  Thanks also to The Steel Wheels for permission to use part of “Winter is Coming.”  We close with another musical selection, which has become a Halloween-episode tradition on this show.  Here, for about 50 seconds, is “A Little Fright Music,” composed and recorded or Virginia Water Radio by Torrin Hallett. MUSIC – ~50 sec – Instrumental. SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Ben Cosgrove for his version of “Shenandoah” to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The sounds of Tundra Swans were taken from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS) National Digital Library, online at http://digitalmedia.fws.gov/cdm/; the specific URL for the recording was https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/audio/id/86/rec/1, as of 10-27-23. “Winter is Coming,” from the 2015 album “We've Got a Fire,” is copyright by The Steel Wheels, used with permission.  More information about The Steel Wheels, based in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, is available online at https://www.thesteelwheels.com/.  This music was used previously by Virginia Water Radio most recently in Episode 643, 12-5-22. “A Little Fright Music” is copyright 2020 by Torrin Hallett, used with permission.  As of 2022-2023, Torrin is the associate principal horn of the Symphonic Orchestra of the State of Mexico.  He is a 2018 graduate of Oberlin College and Conservatory in Oberlin, Ohio, a 2020 graduate in Horn Performance from Manhattan School of Music in New York, and a 2021 graduate of the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver.  More information about Torrin is available online at https://www.facebook.com/torrin.hallett.  Thanks very much to Torrin for composing the piece especially for Virginia Water Radio.  This music was used previously by Virginia Water Radio most recently in Episode 640, 10-31-22. Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (2 min./22 sec.) of the “Shenandoah” arrangement/performance by Ben Cosgrove that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Cosgrove is available online at http://www.bencosgrove.com. IMAGES Image of part of an October 27, 1912, article in The Evening Star [Washington, D.C.] on the origins of Halloween.  Image taken from the Library of Congress Blogs, “The Origins of Halloween Traditions,” by Heather Thomas, October 26, 2021, online at https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/, accessed October 24, 2023.Tundra Swan in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, June 30, 2018.  Photo by Lisa Hupp, made available for public use by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Digital Library, online at http://digitalmedia.fws.gov; specific URL for the photo was https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/natdiglib/id/30970/rec/2, as of 10/24/23.

St Germain and The Inner Earth Council CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST HAS ANCIENT ROOTS (The Inner Earth Council is composed of representatives of the twelve star-systems that seeded planet Earth.) Interviewer: Joel D. AnastasiChannel: Phillip Elton Collins St Germain reveals the historic roots of the separation and conflict in the Middle East that began thousands of years ago when human DNA was altered by advanced civilizations from other planets to mine what they needed for their home planet. The Middle East became the focus of devastating wars between competing powers, not unlike when brother fought brother in the American Civil War. St Germain: “The irony of this current war is that those fighting one another are, in fact, DNA brothers and sisters. Until this warring DNA is healed and released, there can be no peace in this location.” War produces huge income, so for millennia there have been dark forces, referred to as the Illuminati or the Cabal, exploiting separation and conflict to create confusion so people cannot see the truth of how they are controlled. “Follow the money,” St Germain counsels. “Until this wisdom of the beginning of humanity is accepted—how, why and where it happened—you will remain in a state of confusion as to what the solution may be.” This information is increasingly being revealed in Cyberspace and the underground press. St Germain urges us to use the high vibration tools of the I Am Presence and the Violet Flame to help us transcend humanity's low-density conflicts to a higher frequency of existence. (RE: The Refounding of America, Amazon.com) He leaves us with this affirmation: “Through the employment of the I AM Presence and the Violet Flame, I am open to a new truth, a truth that will identify the cause of separation and eliminate its current effects.” THE PURPOSE OF THESE PODCASTS IS TO BRING A HIGHER REALM PERSPECTIVE TO OUR LIVES, OUR NATION AND THE WORLD.

Lenn E. Goodman, an expert on Jewish and Islamic metaphysics, joins Esme Partridge to discuss the philosophical heritage of AI (artificial intelligence)—which he locates in the medieval and renaissance study of alchemy, which ultimately sought to create man from matter—and the implications of our rapid embrace of AI.

On Saturday, Oct 7, Hamas terrorists invaded Israel murdering over 1,000 innocent men, women and children, and kidnapping hundreds, provoking a declaration of war by Israel. This episode explores the historical and Scriptural roots of the Jewish/Muslim conflict. Learn about this program's sponsors: www.shepherds.edu www.tateglobalmedia.com www.equinoxglobalmissions.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parkinglotpastor/message

Teff is the star ingredient of Ethiopian cuisine and it's essential for the delicious chechebsca, a traditional breakfast dish in the country. This small grain can withstand harsh climate conditions and is mostly produced in the Horn of Africa. However, political and economic instability in Ethiopia has limited the country's ability to benefit from its production. Aggravating the situation is the issue of biopiracy, a topic we delve into in this episode.In Ethiopia, we meet Yonas Alemu to discover his business Love Grass. Put on your headphones to discover how the company wants to modernize teff production and restore the grain to its origins. Hosted by Tokunbo Salako. Written and produced by Naira Davlashyan, Aisling Ní Chúláin and Marta Rodriguez Martinez, in Lyon, France. Our assistant producer is Alice Carnevali. Original reporting by Suad Ahmed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Consulting editor: Catalina MaySolutions journalism consultant: Michèle Foin. The theme music is by Andy Robini. Sound design is by Naira Davlashyan, sound mixing is by Hugo Pouillard.Production coordinator:Louise Lehec Editor-in-chief : Patrick Heery. For more information on The Star Ingredient, go to our website.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Are you a French speaker? You can find a version of this podcast in French with the name La Surprise du Chef.The podcast, The Star Ingredient, was funded by the European Journalism Centre, through the Solutions Journalism Accelerator. This fund is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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⭐Subscribe to The Crystal Clarity podcast on Apple Podcast, or Spotify Watch the episode here on YouTube! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! --- CCP Blog - Episode 12 The Difference Between Stone Medicine and Crystal Healing Welcome to the Crystal Clarity Podcast. In today's episode, we'll explore the fascinating realms of stone medicine and crystal healing. Whether you're a healer incorporating crystal energy into your practice or simply someone who feels a deep connection with crystals, we'll delve into the profound differences between these two approaches. We'll uncover the ancient roots of stone medicine in Daoist China, where research on stones and minerals for healing dates back to 400 BC. In contrast, the concept of crystal healing emerged during the metaphysical awakening of the 1970s. Join us on this journey as we examine how these two paths intersect, offering you valuable insights into the world of crystal and stone energy. Stone Medicine - Ancient Origins and Healing Properties To understand stone medicine, we can draw a parallel with herbal medicine. Just as herbs and plants have distinct properties that aid in healing, stones and minerals hold their unique energies. Stone medicine delves into the chemical composition, crystal structures, color, and classifications of stones. It's about the material world, where stones impact the body, similar to herbs affecting various bodily systems. For instance, stones like emerald and sulfur have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, making them potent tools for addressing diseases. Ancient Roots of Stone Medicine in Daoist China Stone medicine finds its origins in ancient Daoist China, where it was explored as early as the 4th century BCE. The Daoists considered stones as part of nature's offerings for healing and longevity. Daoist practitioners walked in harmony with the Earth, studying not only stones but the properties of animals, seashells, seaweed, seeds, and herbs. Their approach was holistic, believing that everything in nature had a unique medicinal purpose. Stones were considered as portals to other dimensions. They were viewed as transdimensional forces that facilitated communication with spiritual allies and guides. Much like a crystal in a radio, stones could receive, store, transmit, and transform energy, making them integral in interdimensional travel and awakening. Their influence touched the realm of consciousness and sensory perception, offering new perspectives on reality. In stone medicine, there's an emphasis on addressing not only the physical but also the spiritual origins of disease. Practitioners look beyond symptoms to consider emotional trauma, past life influences, or spiritual imbalances. For instance, sulfur, with its antifungal properties, is also used to combat spiritual parasites or entities that feed on one's energy. Stone medicine bridges the gap between material and immaterial healing, helping us access a broader understanding of our existence. One of the primary distinctions of stone medicine is its grounding in the material world. It's based on scientific principles, focusing on the constituents of stones, their chemical compositions, and crystal structures. Stone medicine not only addresses metaphysical realms but also provides concrete explanations rooted in the laws of nature. It's a holistic approach that acknowledges the multidimensional nature of reality. The Laboratory of All Possibility Ancient Daoist practitioners referred to stones as "the laboratory of all possibility." They understood that stones were vessels for universal intelligence to impart energy, frequency, and vibration to the material world. Stones connected the divine realm with our physical existence, fostering healing, awakening, and transformation. Stone medicine is a tradition that has largely been forgotten but is experiencing a resurgence. It provides a grounded approach to working with crystals and stones, emphasizing their material properties while acknowledging their immaterial potential. The wisdom of stone medicine is being resurrected and offers a refreshing balance between the material and the metaphysical. Crystal Healing: Metaphysical Insights and Personal Connections Crystal healing emerged in the West during the metaphysical revolution of the 1970s. As people experienced a shift in consciousness and a deeper awakening, they began exploring the mystical properties of crystals. Many early teachings were channeled by spiritual guides, leading to the proliferation of books and courses on crystal healing. Crystal Healing and Chakras Crystal healing often aligns with the chakra system and the concept of working with ascended masters and spirit guides. The emphasis is on higher chakras, such as the third eye and crown chakras, which are associated with spiritual awakening and expansion of consciousness. Crystal healers concentrate on facilitating spiritual growth and accessing ethereal realms. In the Western world, crystal healing often encounters skepticism and is perceived as "woo-woo." Many struggle to accept the metaphysical aspects of crystal energy, especially those beyond the five senses. Crystal healers face challenges in gaining credibility and acceptance in a world that values scientific validation. Stone Medicine and Crystal Healing: Where Worlds Intersect For crystal healers, personal connection with crystals is paramount. It's about the moment of resonance, the instant when a crystal's energy calls to you. Unlike stone medicine, which relies on the material properties of stones, crystal healing is deeply personal. It's about forging a connection, trusting your intuition, and working with crystals that resonate with your energy. Crystal healing often centers around personal growth and transformation. It's about enhancing self-awareness, intuition, and spiritual growth. Crystals are seen as allies, helping individuals access their inner wisdom and unlock their true potential. While stone medicine and crystal healing have distinct approaches, they intersect at a common point: the transformative potential of stones and minerals. Both acknowledge the profound influence of these Earth-born treasures on our well-being, whether through material properties or metaphysical energy. Conclusion: In this episode, we've journeyed through the realms of stone medicine and crystal healing, two distinct yet interconnected approaches to working with the energies of the Earth. Stone medicine, with its ancient Daoist roots, bridges the material and metaphysical, offering a holistic perspective on healing. Crystal healing, on the other hand, explores the mystical and personal dimensions of crystal energy, focusing on spiritual growth and transformation. Whether you resonate more with the grounded wisdom of stone medicine or the personal connection of crystal healing, both paths invite you to explore the profound world of Earth's treasures. Perhaps in the synthesis of these two approaches, we find a more comprehensive understanding of the power of crystals in our lives. Join us in our next episode as we delve deeper into the specific stones and crystals that hold potent energies for healing and transformation. Until then, may you find the perfect crystal ally to illuminate your path. Thank you for tuning in to the Crystal Clarity Podcast, and remember, the Earth holds its treasures, waiting to assist you on your journey of self-discovery and healing.

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What if I told you that you were living in an illusion?  Today we question the nature of reality with Dr. Srikumar Rao, author of Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots; he is a groundbreaking business coach and speaker who taps into ancient concepts that are still relevant to post-industrial society. This timeless wisdom will wake you from the illusion of dissatisfaction and desire.  In this episode, Dr. Rao shares three powerful ideas that will shift your perception of reality and help unlock your capacity for joy.  Happiness does not depend on anything; Dr.Rao points out that the idea that your joy hinges on your accomplishments is the illusion of want. You are chasing a feeling that you think will set you free, but the bigger house, the better job, and more money are not what will bring you joy because you can tap into eternal bliss under any conditions. He explains the Hindu concept of Ānanda, the state of being which allows you to let go of your earthly attachments and achieve eternal bliss. Ānanda is your natural state of being because the universe is benevolent, and everything you experience is neither good nor bad, so you do not need to chase anything. Everything in your life is as it should be and is designed specifically for your growth and fulfillment. Dr. Rao demystifies the mindset necessary to unlock eternal bliss.  Join us to recognize the illusion you're living in so that you can set yourself free from it and experience the beauty of life as it unfolds before you.   Key Takeaways: [2:00] Modern Wisdom Ancient Roots [3:30] You Are Living In An Illusion [9:20] Searching For a Sense of Fullness  [12:00] Recognizing The Dilemma  [18:35] The Happiness Illusion [27:45] You are  Ānanda [31:25] Gratitude is a Feeling  [39:00] The Benevolent Universe  [42:00] Is the Universe Friendly?   Where to Find Guest: TheRaoInstitute.com Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots  Memorable Quotes: “You cannot solve an internal problem with external action.”  [11:00]  -Dr. Srikumar Rao “You're introducing duality. There is me, and there is something else, which will make me feel a particular manner. In reality, there is only one. There is no me to experience something else, we are all one.”   [13:20] - Dr. Srikumar Rao   To stay connected and to learn more about Vishen and Mindvalley, click on the links below:  Website: Mindvalley.com YouTube: @vishenlakhiani Instagram: @mindvalley Instagram: @vishen Facebook: @mindvalley   Subscribe to 'Mindvalley Membership' to discover 65+ transformational Mindvalley programs – at a surprisingly low annual fee here

Dr. Srikumar Rao stops by the Spiritual Dope podcast again! This time we discuss his latest book Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots: The Movers and Shakers' Guide to Unstoppable Success Profound wisdom that will make you startlingly successful if you apply it.Do you feel that time is rushing by while you have accomplished only a fraction of what you are capable of? Is there an undercurrent of anxiety in your life that will not go away? It is possible for you to reach orbits of achievement you never dreamed of and without any stress. It does not require hard work. It requires you to change your thinking. When you alter the dysfunctional models you hold, your experience of life improves immediately. Both success and tranquility can be yours. In Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots, unconventional and highly successful coach Dr. Srikumar Rao distills and condenses valuable life lessons, from ancient masters, sacred writings, and his own experience, into quick-to-read, easily digestible chapters. Through Dr. Rao's compelling narratives, you will learn how to: Achieve great success while remaining as serene as a Zen monk Feel radiantly alive every day and bursting with gratitude Bounce back from disaster so quickly that others didn't even notice you were down Jettison dysfunctional mental models that prevent you from soaring Banish the incessant mental chatter that is sapping your energy Bring joy into your life and annihilate your fears Inspire others to reach heights they never dreamed possible And this just scratches the surface. As a bonus, the book includes a self-assessment to help you implement the chapters' lessons. If you apply the concepts in it, Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots will make you prosper in all areas of your life Find out more about the Rao Institute here: https://theraoinstitute.com/about/ and see if Creative and Personal Mastery is a fit for you!  

In today's episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy talks with Happiness Guru and the CEO of The Rao Institute, Srikumar Rao. They talk about the purpose of life and how you can find true peace, fulfillment, and freedom by living free from the hectic movement of life.Dr. Rao holds a Ph.D. from Columbia Business School, and his courses have been among the most popular and highest-rated at many of the world's top business schools. His work has been covered extensively by major media worldwide. He is the author of Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots: The Movers and Shakers' Guide to Unstoppable Success, Are You Ready to Succeed? Unconventional Strategies for Achieving Personal Mastery in Business and Life, and Happiness at Work: Be Resilient, Motivated, and Successful - No Matter What. He is also the creator and narrator of the audio learning course The Personal Mastery Program: Discovering Passion and Purpose in Your Life and Work.Learn more about Dr. Srikumar at:Website: https://theraoinstitute.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikumarsraoFB: https://www.facebook.com/theraoinstitute/Grab a copy: https://courses.theraoinstitute.com/modern-wisdom-ancient-rootsCheck out his TedTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/srikumar_rao_plug_into_your_hard_wired_happiness?language=enMindvalley Talks "How to Eliminate Stress and Anxiety FOREVER": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLDz7emCnZIMindvalley Talks "The Simple Secret to Daily Bliss": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnyYIvc-THAShow notes:[2:11] Who is Dr. Srikumar Rao, and what does he do?[3:35] What drew him to this kind of work?[8:08] How has he enjoyed coaching?[9:18] On his book, Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots[12:33] Labeling the monkey mind normal[15:30] How do you reinvent the mind?[21:39] Losing freedom in the pursuit of freedom[24:26] On the shackles of self-judgment and the judgment of others[27:09] How he speaks to his clients on incorporating a perspective of levity[28:21] Passion doesn't exist in the job; it exists in you[32:35] Join Dr. Tarryn's Business of Happiness Prosperity Coaching to redefine success on your terms. Check out www.thebizofhappiness.com and be the happiest business owner you know[33:18] What is his perspective on the purpose of life?[35:07] Chapter 33: Ambition is bad for you[37:34] What is he working on right now for his own personal development?[43:37] Where to find Dr. Srikumar[43:53] What is his definition of happiness?[45:28] OutroPlease join my Facebook group: Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here.Where to find meWebsite: www.thebizofhappiness.comFacebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappinessIG: @thebizofhappinessIt would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs,  who want to create an abundant future for themselves and humanity. Heard by millions in 190 countries.  Do you want to put more money in the bank, create a powerful impact, and enjoy a purposeful life? This is the podcast for you! Join host, JV Crum III, as he goes inside the minds of Millionaire Entrepreneurs and World-Class Business Experts. Today's featured episode... Dr. Srikumar Rao: Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots, Becoming Limitless Dr. Srikumar Rao is an elite coach who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs grow their business exponentially while remaining serene as a Zen monk. He shows his clients how becoming a business titan is their spiritual path. Millions have watched his TED talk and viewed his videos on YouTube and other platforms. Subscribe in iTunes Download Your Free Money-Making Gift Now... "Born to Make Millions" Hypnotic Audio - Click Here Now! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much! Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts." Conscious Millionaire Network has over 3,000 episodes and millions of listeners in 190 countries. Join us as a regular listener to get money-making secrets on how you can grow your business and profits faster! 

Is there an undercurrent of anxiety in your life that is not going away? When you rewire the dysfunctional ‘mental models' you have, your experience of life improves quickly. In this Live Call with Vishen, Dr. Srikumar Rao will discuss how to bounce back from dysfunctional mental models that prevent you from soaring and bringing joy into your life. Dr. Srikumar Rao holds a Ph.D. from Columbia Business School, and his courses have been among the most popular and highest-rated at many of the world's top business schools. His work has been covered extensively by major media worldwide. He is the author of Are You Ready to Succeed? Unconventional Strategies for Achieving Personal Mastery in Business and Life and Happiness at Work: Be Resilient, Motivated, and Successful—No Matter What. He is also the creator and narrator of the audio learning course The Personal Mastery Program: Discovering Passion and Purpose in Your Life and Work. Listen out for: - The key to getting over stress and overwhelm. - What is mental chatter and why is it dangerous? - Is it possible to enter the enlightenment state at will? - How to avoid serial procrastination. - Why we can't solve an internal problem with external action?    Bonus:                                                                          - Get your own copy of Dr. Srikumar Rao's new book here

Did you know traditional Hawaiian cultures managed entire volcanic mountainsides from summit to ocean for sustainable food production? Or that “slash and burn” was once a regenerative form of agriculture in the tropics and subtropics?Today's Commune course excerpt shares how humans have been observing, problem-solving, and ethically engaging with their landscapes for millennia. Check out the full Principles of Permaculture course by going to onecommune.com/trial and signing up for a free 14-day trial of Commune Membership.

Did you know traditional Hawaiian cultures managed entire volcanic mountainsides from summit to ocean for sustainable food production? Or that “slash and burn” was once a regenerative form of agriculture in the tropics and subtropics?Today's Commune course excerpt shares how humans have been observing, problem-solving, and ethically engaging with their landscapes for millennia.Check out the full Principles of Permaculture course by going to onecommune.com/trial and signing up for a free 14-day trial of Commune Membership.

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with La Carmina about her new book The Little Book of Satanism. We discuss the deep roots of Satanic thought, key historic moments that shaped modern Satanism, the Satanic subculture in Japan, and much more.  Find La Carmina here: https://www.lacarmina.com Learn more about The Little Book of Satanism here: https://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2022/07/satanism-book-deal-la-carmina-books-satanic-history/ Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction: https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/PrDU4zx Read my work: https://stephenbradfordlong.com/ My work is sponsored by The Satanic Temple TV: a streaming platform featuring documentaries, live streams, conversations, rituals, and more. Use my code SACREDTENSION at checkout to get one month free. https://thesatanictemple.tv/