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The word of the episode is: Intentional! Host Emily talks with Rhode Island's multi-passionate creative and all around inspirational woman, Dennise Kowalczyk, otherwise known as The Adventure Broad. Visit her online to learn more about all of her amazing projects and sign up for her fun-tastic events, and follow her adventures on Instagram! Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the state. We are proud to be a resident partner of the Rhode Island Center for the Book. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its sponsor organizations, or any participants' place of employment. The content of Overdueing It episodes are the property of the individual creators, with permission for Overdueing it to share the content on their podcast feed in perpetuity. Any of the content from the Overdueing podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow. Books Tomorrow there will be Apricots - Jessica Soffer The Pivot Year: 365 days to become the person you truly want to be - Briana Wiest Wildflower - Drew Barrymore The Book of Awakening: Having the life you want by being present to the life you have - Mark Nepo Under the Tuscan Sun - Frances Mayes Dead Romantics - Ashley Posten There's Always This Year: On basketball and ascension - Hanif Abdurraqib Media A Discovery of Witches And the book series! Unprisoned Selling Sunset Other theadenturebroad.com @TheAdventureBroad @Dames Who Dine Hey Rhody RISE Leadership Conference Remember the Milk Marco Polo
The word of the episode is: Intentional! Host Emily talks with Rhode Island's multi-passionate creative and all around inspirational woman, Dennise Kowalczyk, otherwise known as The Adventure Broad. Visit her online to learn more about all of her amazing projects and sign up for her fun-tastic events, and follow her adventures on Instagram! Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the state. We are proud to be a resident partner of the Rhode Island Center for the Book. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its sponsor organizations, or any participants' place of employment. The content of Overdueing It episodes are the property of the individual creators, with permission for Overdueing it to share the content on their podcast feed in perpetuity. Any of the content from the Overdueing podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow. Books Tomorrow there will be Apricots - Jessica Soffer The Pivot Year: 365 days to become the person you truly want to be - Briana Wiest Wildflower - Drew Barrymore The Book of Awakening: Having the life you want by being present to the life you have - Mark Nepo Under the Tuscan Sun - Frances Mayes Dead Romantics - Ashley Posten There's Always This Year: On basketball and ascension - Hanif Abdurraqib Media A Discovery of Witches And the book series! Unprisoned Selling Sunset Other theadenturebroad.com @TheAdventureBroad @Dames Who Dine Hey Rhody RISE Leadership Conference Remember the Milk Marco Polo
CleanChoice is a retail power provider and solar project developer and owner. Combined into one, they aim to be a 100% renewable gentailer. Zoe has experience developing and selling hundreds of megawatts of solar as the former CEO of Pine Gate Renewables and General Counsel at FLS Energy. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways and much more. How they plan to build 1 GW of solar to meet their customers' demands What hedging efficacy means in deregulated power markets Where concentration risk shows up and how they manage it Why reading fiction at 5:00 am helps her start the day right Plus, you'll feel extra cool listening to this one because of his French accent!
On the Well Woman Show today I interview Danielle Slupesky. Danielle is a certified End of Life Coach and Death Doula. She takes a non-judgmental, heart-centered approach to working with those who are thinking about, preparing for, and near the end of their lives. She offers non-medical, practical, emotional, spiritual and physical support to the dying, as well as to their caregivers and loved ones. Through public education and community engagement her goal is normalize conversations surrounding death, grief and loss. She aims to desterilize and demedicalize death and the dying process. After a near death experience in 2013, Danielle says, "I came back with a mission. I want to bring death back home. Back into the hands and hearts of our families and communities. Death, like birth, need not be a medical event. You've prepared for this journey your entire life. Embark without fear and full of love. We discuss today: No one makes it out of here alive - lets talk about what that means and how it feels to accept this fact. If you knew you were going to die within three months, what would you focus on or do differently? And how we can bring beauty, ritual and ceremony and sacredness to any space - even a heavily medicalized ICU! If you want to know more about Women Empower Sessions hosted by the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce, please visit https://web.santafechamber.com/events/WomenEmpower Featuring The 2023 Business of the Year Kitchen Table Santa Fe-3674/details?mibextid=Zxz2cZ 1. If you want to know more about the December 1st Csw listening tour, please visit https://nmcsw.org/listening-learning-event-registration-silver-city/ The books Danielle mentioned were: The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have by Mark Nepo Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao by Wayne W. Dyer The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from The Well Woman Academy at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for the community, mindfulness practices, and strategy to live your Well Woman Life. As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/323show
What does it mean to be a spiritual warrior? How can we find the courage to be authentic, open-hearted and loving to ourselves and others, even when life's chips are down? Welcome back to the Awakening Aphrodite Fast Friday, a snippet of inspiration for the end of your week! Today's discussion is focused on Mark Nepo's work, The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have. This episode is a sequel to Episode 169, my first time sharing the words of Mark Nepo on contemplating surrender, resilience & the courage of a seed. Mark Nepo is a philosopher-poet and cancer survivor whose writing offers an escape from the challenges of life in a way that is both profound and clarifying. This spiritual daybook is a summons to reclaim aliveness, liberate the self, take each day one at a time, and savor the beauty offered by life's unfolding. He speaks of spirit and friendship, urging readers to stay vital and in love with this life, no matter the hardships. Encompassing many traditions and voices, Nepo's words offer insight on pain, wonder, and love. “All Spiritual Warriors have a broken heart. This is because it is only through the break, that the wonders and mysteries of life can enter us.” Sharing your kind thoughts & feedback in a review is the ULTIMATE way to support Awakening Aphrodite. You can also jump on Amy's email list and follow her updates at @FitAmyTV. Find out more at amyfournier.com and watch this episode on YouTube at Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV! For special discounts on Amy's FAVORITE products, visit her estore.
What does it mean to be a spiritual warrior? How can we find the courage to be authentic, open-hearted and loving to ourselves and others, even when life's chips are down? Welcome back to the Awakening Aphrodite Fast Friday, a snippet of inspiration for the end of your week! Today's discussion is focused on Mark Nepo's work, The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have. This episode is a sequel to Episode 169, my first time sharing the words of Mark Nepo on contemplating surrender, resilience & the courage of a seed. Mark Nepo is a philosopher-poet and cancer survivor whose writing offers an escape from the challenges of life in a way that is both profound and clarifying. This spiritual daybook is a summons to reclaim aliveness, liberate the self, take each day one at a time, and savor the beauty offered by life's unfolding. He speaks of spirit and friendship, urging readers to stay vital and in love with this life, no matter the hardships. Encompassing many traditions and voices, Nepo's words offer insight on pain, wonder, and love. “All Spiritual Warriors have a broken heart. This is because it is only through the break, that the wonders and mysteries of life can enter us.” Sharing your kind thoughts & feedback in a review is the ULTIMATE way to support Awakening Aphrodite. You can also jump on Amy's email list and follow her updates at @FitAmyTV. Find out more at amyfournier.com and watch this episode on YouTube at Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV! For special discounts on Amy's FAVORITE products, visit her estore.
What does it mean to be a spiritual warrior? How can we find the courage to be authentic, open-hearted and loving to ourselves and others, even when life's chips are down? Welcome back to the Awakening Aphrodite Fast Friday, a snippet of inspiration for the end of your week! Today's discussion is focused on Mark Nepo's work, The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have. This episode is a sequel to Episode 169, my first time sharing the words of Mark Nepo on contemplating surrender, resilience & the courage of a seed. Mark Nepo is a philosopher-poet and cancer survivor whose writing offers an escape from the challenges of life in a way that is both profound and clarifying. This spiritual daybook is a summons to reclaim aliveness, liberate the self, take each day one at a time, and savor the beauty offered by life's unfolding. He speaks of spirit and friendship, urging readers to stay vital and in love with this life, no matter the hardships. Encompassing many traditions and voices, Nepo's words offer insight on pain, wonder, and love. “All Spiritual Warriors have a broken heart. This is because it is only through the break, that the wonders and mysteries of life can enter us.” Sharing your kind thoughts & feedback in a review is the ULTIMATE way to support Awakening Aphrodite. You can also jump on Amy's email list and follow her updates at @FitAmyTV. Find out more at amyfournier.com and watch this episode on YouTube at Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV! For special discounts on Amy's FAVORITE products, visit her estore.
What does it mean to surrender? How can we trust the process and not give up, even when it feels impossible? Welcome back to the Awakening Aphrodite Fast Friday, a snippet of inspiration for the end of your week! In today's discussion, I will be reading from Mark Nepo's work, The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have. Nepo is a philosopher-poet and cancer survivor whose writing offers an escape from the challenges of life in a way that is both profound and clarifying. This spiritual daybook is a summons to reclaim aliveness, liberate the self, take each day one at a time, and savor the beauty offered by life's unfolding. He speaks of spirit and friendship, urging readers to stay vital and in love with this life, no matter the hardships. Encompassing many traditions and voices, Nepo's words offer insight on pain, wonder, and love. “In nature, we are quietly offered countless models of how to give ourselves over to what appears dark and hopeless, but which ultimately is an awakening beyond our imagining. All around us, everything small and buried surrenders to a process that none of the buried parts can see. We call this process seeding and this innate surrender allows everything edible and fragrant to break ground into a life of light that we call Spring. As a seed buried in earth can't imagine itself as an orchid or hyacinth, neither can a heart packed with hurt or a mind filmed over with despair imagine itself loved or at peace. The courage of the seed is that, once cracking, it cracks all the way. To move through the dark into blossom is the work of soul.” Sharing your kind thoughts & feedback in a review is the ULTIMATE way to support Awakening Aphrodite. You can also jump on Amy's email list and follow her updates at @FitAmyTV. Find out more at amyfournier.com and watch this episode on YouTube at Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV! For special discounts on Amy's FAVORITE products, visit her estore.
What does it mean to surrender? How can we trust the process and not give up, even when it feels impossible? Welcome back to the Awakening Aphrodite Fast Friday, a snippet of inspiration for the end of your week! In today's discussion, I will be reading from Mark Nepo's work, The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have. Nepo is a philosopher-poet and cancer survivor whose writing offers an escape from the challenges of life in a way that is both profound and clarifying. This spiritual daybook is a summons to reclaim aliveness, liberate the self, take each day one at a time, and savor the beauty offered by life's unfolding. He speaks of spirit and friendship, urging readers to stay vital and in love with this life, no matter the hardships. Encompassing many traditions and voices, Nepo's words offer insight on pain, wonder, and love. “In nature, we are quietly offered countless models of how to give ourselves over to what appears dark and hopeless, but which ultimately is an awakening beyond our imagining. All around us, everything small and buried surrenders to a process that none of the buried parts can see. We call this process seeding and this innate surrender allows everything edible and fragrant to break ground into a life of light that we call Spring. As a seed buried in earth can't imagine itself as an orchid or hyacinth, neither can a heart packed with hurt or a mind filmed over with despair imagine itself loved or at peace. The courage of the seed is that, once cracking, it cracks all the way. To move through the dark into blossom is the work of soul.” Sharing your kind thoughts & feedback in a review is the ULTIMATE way to support Awakening Aphrodite. You can also jump on Amy's email list and follow her updates at @FitAmyTV. Find out more at amyfournier.com and watch this episode on YouTube at Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV! For special discounts on Amy's FAVORITE products, visit her estore.
What does it mean to surrender? How can we trust the process and not give up, even when it feels impossible? Welcome back to the Awakening Aphrodite Fast Friday, a snippet of inspiration for the end of your week! In today's discussion, I will be reading from Mark Nepo's work, The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have. Nepo is a philosopher-poet and cancer survivor whose writing offers an escape from the challenges of life in a way that is both profound and clarifying. This spiritual daybook is a summons to reclaim aliveness, liberate the self, take each day one at a time, and savor the beauty offered by life's unfolding. He speaks of spirit and friendship, urging readers to stay vital and in love with this life, no matter the hardships. Encompassing many traditions and voices, Nepo's words offer insight on pain, wonder, and love. “In nature, we are quietly offered countless models of how to give ourselves over to what appears dark and hopeless, but which ultimately is an awakening beyond our imagining. All around us, everything small and buried surrenders to a process that none of the buried parts can see. We call this process seeding and this innate surrender allows everything edible and fragrant to break ground into a life of light that we call Spring. As a seed buried in earth can't imagine itself as an orchid or hyacinth, neither can a heart packed with hurt or a mind filmed over with despair imagine itself loved or at peace. The courage of the seed is that, once cracking, it cracks all the way. To move through the dark into blossom is the work of soul.” Sharing your kind thoughts & feedback in a review is the ULTIMATE way to support Awakening Aphrodite. You can also jump on Amy's email list and follow her updates at @FitAmyTV. Find out more at amyfournier.com and watch this episode on YouTube at Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV! For special discounts on Amy's FAVORITE products, visit her estore.
Join us in today's episode as we delve into the powerful morning routines of two remarkable women. Discover the secrets behind their unique approaches to nurturing mornings and how these intentional activities set the stage for a day filled with energy, success, happiness, and inner peace. Our wellbeing warriors share how the activities they've chosen start their days off on the best foot, making a big difference in how the rest of their days progress. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that will leave you eager to design or tweak your own intentional morning routine to unlock the power of morning magic! LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) MORNING ROUTINES Cristen Marine Wellness Website Wendy Karlon CPN Accounting Website The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want By Being Present to the Life You Have, Mark Nepo Growth Day The Chaos Machine, Max Fisher The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod 75Hard Oura Ring Link for $40/40 Euros Off: Click Here Rise and Shine: Morning Routines and Bipolar Disorder, ncbi.nlm.gov Can a Dedicated Routine Help Prevent Bipolar Depressive Episodes? Webmd.com HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking. Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!
If we let our imagination run free, what kind of a future do we see 25 years from now? What does the world look like? Does humanity fulfill the aspirations and dreams that inspire the current generation of searchers and activists striving to create a brighter future? There is a growing network of visionaries active today that is pooling their deep passion and expansive experience with a range of social movements to have that same look into the future. Society 2045 is bringing together the intelligence and inspiration to imagine a compelling future vision and the regenerative pathways that can turn powerful ideas into real transformation. The premise is simple: the planet has reached a tipping point in time where all things we can imagine about the future are possible. Instead of surrendering to the dystopian future vision often offered by science fiction, why not create the kind of positive future we would want for humanity? Join Aviv Shahar as he welcomes Jose Leal, Kim Wright, and Stewart Levine, members of Society 2045, as they delve deep into today's topic: Imagine 2045. KEY TAKEAWAYS 02:38 – Aviv welcomes with Jose Leal, Kim Wright, and Stewart Levine, to expound on today's topic: Imagine 2045 and to share the passion that brings them to the exploration of the future09:48 – Jose, Kim and Stewart discuss the inspiration behind Society 204518:19 – Togetherness, a radical idea24:41 – The freedom to be authentically you31:08 – Jose, Kim and Stewart share how they are integrating their own thinking and awareness to community and the freedom of individuality39:47 – Imagining a bowl of spaghetti45:06 – What a new legal system in 2045 would look like54:44 – What Jose, Kim and Stewart are learning about courage and what they've taken away from being part of Society 20451:04:10 – Surrendering to what wants to happen1:00: – Jose, Kim, and Stewart each provide one final practice and Aviv leaves us with final thoughts and insights on appreciation TWEETABLE QUOTES “Here's a paraphrase from David, ‘Always be in conversation with things that are not you. Let the fear of that darkness allow you to live knowing anything that does not bring you alive is too small for you, and you have made it too small.'” (09:08) (Stewart)“I think it's the convergence that is most radical in my opinion. There are different ideas and new ideas that I hadn't heard before, none of which I feel are all that radical. They're consistent, but different. It's the consistency and the similarity of people's visions. They're always about community, togetherness and breaking down barriers.” (18:39) (Jose)“And if we are interconnected and interdependent, then how do we remain in balance with nature, humanity, all of that? We celebrate that. And if we're doing that, how do we actually have conversations so that we can bring that, because a lot of the rules and structures are meant to keep us separate in the current paradigm. And if we're no longer separate, how do we celebrate the differences and that individuality and authenticity of each person and still live together and take care of the planet?” (24:47) (Kim)“I think the way that I frame what you've just said, Aviv, is human needs drive our behavior with one another. And, the force that we produce in society, the force that we create to compel people to do things, to compel certain structures, to compel the type of organizations that we have, it's a breakdown of force as soon as our ability to wield our needs grows.” (35:19) (Stewart)“Putting the relationships at the core and the success of the relationships as our goal and not what some third party twenty years from now is gonna look back and say should have happened. It's more about our choice making and our authenticity.” (46:10) (Kim)“I think, for me, the evolution from being myopic about the things that I'm working on to whatever the term is in being able to describe the opposite, is I've been growing to see a bigger picture of the emergence of things. And that, what I've been working on - the emerging things that I've been working on - are happening for the same reasons that other people are doing it .” (1:00:10) (Jose)“I don't want to be the guru. I want to be the congregator of the ideas around law.” (1:08:18) (Kim) RESOURCES MENTIONED Portals of Perception WebsiteAviv's LinkedIn Aviv's TwitterAviv's WebsiteSociety 2045Books Mentioned:The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have:
The Entrepreneur’s Café: Creating True Wealth from the Inside Out
In this inspiring episode, podcast host, Master Business Coach, and Mental Fitness Expert, Erica Ross-Krieger discusses what she believes is “The Exquisite Risk” that entrepreneurs must take if they want to achieve what they say they want. She also gives listeners a unique invitation. Listen in as Erica shares:• A powerful quote by poet Mark Nepo.• What really stands between what we have and what we say we want...and it's not what you think.• The role that feeling safe plays in our entrepreneurial lives.• A coaching inquiry to explore your outdated beliefs.• The importance of coming into alignment with the natural Abundance and Prosperity you were born with.• An invitation to attend Erica's upcoming 10-day immersion challenge, The Money and Abundance Mindset Makeover. For dates and information, send an email to: TapWithErica (at) gmail (dot) com. Free Entrepreneur's Wealth Toolkit:Dates of the Money Mindset Makeover will also be listed in her next newsletter – to get it, along with a free video on EFT, her continued business secrets, tips, and a free money mindset mini-course -- download her free Entrepreneur's Wealth Toolkit at: http://www.EricaRossCoach.com/toolkit Book Mentioned:Mark Nepo, The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have. Related Episodes:Episode 12: “Clear this Type of Clutter to Attract Wealth” http://EricaRossCoach.com/Ep12Episode 35: “Why Mental Fitness is the X-Factor in Entrepreneurial Success” http://EricaRossCoach.com/Ep35Episode 51: “Access Your Inner Sage” http://EricaRossCoach.com/Ep51 Connect with Erica Ross-Krieger: • For the free Entrepreneur's Wealth Kit and Mini-Course:http://EricaRossCoach.com/Toolkit • WEBSITE:http://EricaRossCoach.com • FACEBOOK GROUP: (where we carry the podcast episodes into conversations.)https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheECafe • FACEBOOK PAGE:https://www.facebook.com/EricaRossCoach • TWITTER:https://twitter.com/EricaRossCoach Erica Ross-Krieger, M.A., BCCErica Ross-Krieger, M.A, is a nationally acclaimed Business and Success-Mindset Mastery Coach, Positive Intelligence coach, author of the inspirational book, Seven Sacred Attitudes®—How to Live in the Richness of the Moment, and an EFT (Tapping) Expert.6 & 7-figure entrepreneurs hire Erica to help them identify and clear the inner mindset blocks that are keeping them from new levels of wealth. The founder of New Attitudes Corporation, Erica works with entrepreneurs throughout the world, inspiring them to come to life more fully and helping them attain these new levels of wealth as they define it. Erica's wide range of educational achievements include a Master's Degree in Organization Development, certifications in EFT (Tapping), Positive Intelligence®, and Nutrition Education, as well as a national research grant to study and publish results on “Principles of Chinese Medicine and How They Relate to Organizational Well-Being”, and post-graduate training as an Art Therapist.Erica blends her extensive professional background with her personal life experiences to offer powerful and transformative programs, services, products, and the Entrepreneur's Café Podcast, rich with multi-faceted wisdom—in doing so, her work fosters a sense of well-being for clients, readers, and podcast listeners worldwide.Erica lives in Northern California with her husband, Steve, and a garden of lavender that soothes her soul.
#WisdomWednesdays: How to Stop Putting People on a Pedestal and Comparing Yourself with Others If you're like most people, you probably begin comparing yourself with others at the sight of greener pastures. However, what others choose to show us often does not include their struggles and flaws. In addition, everyone has a unique life path. Thus, it's best to refrain from putting others on pedestals. Instead, look inwards. Ask yourself — how can you bring joy into your life? Can you be the sun in someone else's? In this episode, Rosie and Tessa discuss the pitfalls of putting others on a pedestal and comparing yourself with others. They also touch on our humanness, making mistakes, and how everyone can change if we allow them to do so. Rosie also talks about choosing value-adding friendships and shares a personal experience about setting boundaries. Tune in to discover simple ways to be more in tune with yourself and combat the lack mentality! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Understand why you shouldn't put people on a pedestal and stop comparing yourself with others. Discover the need to look beyond people's mistakes and allow them to change. Know the importance of choosing what kind of friendships to keep in your life. Resources The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have by Mark Nepo The Dharma of The Princess Bride: What the Coolest Fairy Tale of Our Time Can Teach Us About Buddhism and Relationships by Ethan Nichtern Check out Rosie's YouTube channel for the upcoming episodes of Wisdom Wednesday. We'd love to get a listener on board for #WisdomWednesdays! Send us an email at info@radicallyloved.com with the subject “Wisdom Wednesday Guest” and tell us your name, where you're from, how you heard of the podcast, your favorite episode, and what you'd like to discuss. Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies from theRadically Loved website! FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at com, and I'll send it right away! Episode Highlights Why We Shouldn't Put Other People on a Pedestal We're all humans who make mistakes. So, putting others on a pedestal only sets you up for disappointment. We're all flawed, but we tend to hide those parts of ourselves from the world. Instead, we only show our highlight reels. Instead of comparing yourself with others, you can direct your energy and attention inward, toward things that bring you joy. More often than not, we admire people not because they have something that we don't, but because they live more freely than us. Looking at someone carrying out their purpose can either spur us into action or make us feel defeated. How to Stop Comparing Yourself with Others We need to pause and consider that other people's lives are their own. We never know what someone else is going through. So, the best we can do is wish them well on their journey. Also, recognize that you have a lot to be grateful for in your life. Doing so can help distance yourself from a ‘lack' mentality. Ask yourself, what are the things you've done that make you feel proud? Acting on Inspiration It's not entirely wrong to put others on a pedestal because these people can inspire us to excel. The issue comes with being addicted to the inspiration and not doing anything in return. We have to create an outlet for this inspiration, or it becomes corrosive. Looking Beyond Mistakes People make mistakes. What's important is how we process and learn from them. Sometimes, it's difficult to own up to our own mistakes due to fear of rejection. We must give ourselves and others room to make mistakes and learn from them. People can change, and we should give them that space to grow. If people are acting out, it's often because they come from a place of pain. On Friendships There are three types of friends—high maintenance, low maintenance, and no maintenance. There is a correct balance of friends for you. You can only give and take so much. Keep friendships that are value-adding to your life. It's okay to let go of friends. Asymmetrical relationships can be harmful to both of you. The key to navigating friendships is clear boundaries. Listen to the full episode to hear Rosie's story about a person who wanted to be friends with her. Final Thoughts To become better friends, we can reflect on this question: How do we show up as the sun in other people's lives? It is essential to cultivate your sense of self through meditation or alone time. Through mindfulness, you can know yourself instead of focusing your attention on how people perceive you. Knowing who you truly are can help you navigate life without being clouded by others' judgments. 5 Powerful Quotes [04:36] “Instead of comparing somebody else's outsides to our insides, we can reflect and put our attention and energy into the things that make us happy and bring us joy.” [11:33] “If we are just beings that want to consume inspiration and never do something in return, it's going to eventually create a void.” [22:18] “Somebody that maybe you admire or that you see that might have this outwardly wonderful-looking life could be going through a lot. So I always say, don't put people on pedestals.” [37:01] “It's time to release that relationship out into the world because it's not serving you. And I do believe that you outgrow people.” [41:52] “Without mindfulness, you will always be constructing your sense of self based on others' perceptions.” This episode is brought to you by Thrive Causemetics Get 15% OFF your first order thrivecausemetics.com/loved This episode is brought to you by FAHERTY Go to www.fahertybrand.com Use Code: LOVED for 20% OFF This episode brought to you by ReadySlim Tea www.readyslim.com/loved To save 25% off your first order of Ready Slim's 28 Day Detox Tea Kit plus a FREE collapsable water bottle. Enjoy the Podcast? If you felt radically loved from listening to this podcast, subscribe and share it with the people you love! Love to give us 5 stars? If you do, we'd love a review from you. Help us reach more people and make them feel loved. Did you learn valuable insights on how to stop comparing yourself with others? Do you want to extend this knowledge to people struggling with self-doubt? 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When you’re riding the roller coaster of life, there are inevitable twists and turns. Riding those bends can often feel stressful, anxious, and sometimes even empty. As I have been doing most mornings, I woke up today and practiced my daily routine of reading a passage from Mark Nepo’s book, The Book of Awakening. The passage landed deeply in the midst of the twists and turns life has recently thrown my way as I help to care for ill and aging parents. I’m exhausted. And I’ve come to realize I’ve slipped back into my old habits. I’m not taking my own ‘Soulbbatical medicine’ in the midst of a family crisis. It’s critical to take the time to pause and check-in with ourselves, even more so in times of anxiety, stress, and overwhelm. It’s time for us to rebel for radical self-commitment. In this episode, I discuss the importance of rebelling FOR self-commitment, what it means, and how it’s different from (and bigger than) self-care. In fact, it’s an umbrella concept that encompasses self-care and invites us to take that commitment a few steps deeper in our lives. I share an excerpt from Mark Nepo’s The Book of Awakening and discuss what it made me realize about how I’ve been taking care of myself (or not) amidst a recent family crisis. I underscore the essence of evaluating the things that truly matter to us and describe the art of giving the “Gracious No.” I also enumerate some simple, powerful tools for how we can practice and think about radical self-commitment and highlight how extraordinary achievements are really just a series of tiny steps. “This idea of radical self-commitment is bigger than self-care. It is an awareness of what we need in any given moment.”- Shelley Paxton This week on Rebel Souls: The importance of taking the time to be refreshed and renewed What our “surge capacity” is and how it helps us cope with stressful situations The good and the bad of working from home Rebelling FOR radical self-commitment The difference between self-care and radical self-commitment Why you need to think about the values you live for Why it’s important to commit to our boundaries Thinking about your “10s” (Mark Silverman’s concept from the book Only 10s 2.0) and why it’s essential to spend our time and energy on things that matter the most What it means to have courageous conversations and how to offer the “gracious no” Why we should check-in on ourselves more than once a day What it looks like to heighten our own awareness of how we’re feeling mentally, physically, and emotionally – and what we need in support of those feelings The next important step to take after checking-in on ourselves The three ‘P’ tool to practicing radical self-commitment The power of giving yourself permission to slow down, breathe, and check-in The impact of rebelling for radical self-commitment Resources Mentioned: Your ‘Surge Capacity’ is Depleted - It’s Why You Feel Awful by Tara Haelle on Medium The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have by Mark Nepo Related Content: Addison Brasil Rebelling FOR Mental Health Rebelling FOR The Big Rocks Book: Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life Join us every Friday at 8am PT / 10am CT for our weekly Clubhouse chat - Soul Success: Your Truth is Your Superpower - Hosted by Christina Glickman and Shelley Paxton Liberate Your Soul & Join the Rebelution Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Rebel Souls with your host, Shelley Paxton, the podcast dedicated to helping leaders reject the status quo, liberate their soul, and become a lifelong rebel. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave a review. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content and information, visit our website and grab your copy of Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life.
How to Live with Purpose with Mike Bayer Every day, we make countless decisions that range from mundane to life-changing. If you find yourself stuck at one of these crossroads, what do you do? How do you weigh one option against another? Our guest teaches us that whenever we find ourselves confused or lost about the next step, it helps to get clear on our “why” so that we can live with purpose . In this episode, Mike Bayer teaches us how to clarify our purpose. Instead of mindlessly choosing based on short-term pleasures, getting clear on our “why” helps us act in line with our long-term vision. Mike shares the F.O.R.C.E acronym as a useful tool for discernment and decision-making. He also teaches how to recognize internal coaches and find good communities that support our highest good. Tune in to the full episode to learn how you can live with purpose! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Recognize and hack distorted thinking using F.O.R.C.E. Find out how to spot good and authentic coaches. Discover how to be honest with yourself and live with purpose. Resources One Decision: The First Step to a Better Life by Mike Bayer Best Self: Be You, Only Better by Mike Bayer The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have by Mark Nepo Coach Mike Bayer FREE workbook! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at com, and I’ll send it right away! Episode Highlights Mike’s Story Mike turned his life around by refusing to be chained by the environment he grew up in and becoming a victor of circumstance. Although the pandemic is exceptionally challenging, Mike admits that he went through harder moments in the past. Mike started rewriting his book during COVID-19. Later on, he decided to dedicate it to the lost and lonely. Sometimes, the things we create are what we and others need to hear. Slowing Down, Being Grateful While rewriting the book, Mike made sure to add stories of how people are working through the current crisis. Mike has to remind himself every now and then to be grateful for the success he enjoys today. He admits it’s been like a trip beyond his wildest dreams, from writing bestsellers to speaking for large audiences. Despite being in the limelight for two and half years, Mike still struggles to balance taking ownership of his success and being humble. Understanding the F.O.R.C.E. Mike developed a coaching formula for anyone who feels lost or disconnected using the cognitive behavioral therapy framework. The F.O.R.C.E is an acronym that stands for five cognitive distortions. F represents fortune-telling, O for overgeneralizing, R for rigid thinking, C for confused purpose, and E for emotional reasoning. The solution to these cognitive distortions can be found in the same acronym. Fact-finding is the antidote to fortune-telling, objective thinking to overgeneralizing, relaxation to rigid thinking, clarified purpose to confused purpose, and evidence-based thinking to emotional reasoning. Before making a decision, make sure to check the filter you’re using to assess the situation. If it falls under the five cognitive distortions, use the corresponding acronym to break out of that mental loop. On Coaching Mike believes that a sense of community is an essential component in inspiring change. It’s more challenging to create and maintain that connection during the pandemic. For Mike, the first step to change is to be fully honest with yourself. In the end, we’re all coaches and experts in life. However, the moment you think you have all the answers is when you stop becoming a coach. The Right Coach Mike cautions against coaches who sell easy and quick fixes. Coming from a clinical background, Mike suggests that it’s unethical to sell something to someone trying their best to recover from trauma. There’s a big difference between a coach speaking to help and one speaking to sell. According to Mike, it’s best to let people be vulnerable rather than inviting them to expensive therapies. You have internal resources that you can always draw on to improve yourself. If you can’t afford to get professional help, several communities offer free assistance. Being Honest with Yourself As long as you’re not hurting anyone, there’s no wrong intention or motivation. Having worked in TV and show business, Mike discovered that most people rarely want to change others' lives. What you’re saying to others has to be congruent with your inner truth. Be honest and lean into what you want to do. As long as you’re true to yourself, people will support you. Whatever you’re doing has to fit into your long-term vision and be aligned with your values. Live with Purpose If you ever have to choose between becoming well-known or helping other people, know that the former feels empty and the latter more meaningful. Whenever you have to make a similar decision, take a step back and clarify your purpose. Why do you do what you do, and why do you love what you love? This wisdom can apply in even the most mundane circumstance. If you feel out of place at an event, revisit why you came in the first place. Often, you’ll discover that it’s not about you. With clarity, it becomes easier to live with purpose and make decisions from that place of discernment. For Mike, to live with purpose feels like being wrapped in a giant hug. He admits it feels much better than being in the New York Times bestselling authors list. Radically Loved Mike feels radically loved when he’s with someone who accepts him perfectly and unconditionally. He recalls a time during prayer when he heard a voice that asked him to satisfy his hunger first. The spiritual is not limited to the divine and the sacred but can be something as simple as taking care of your needs or taking a deep breath. 5 Powerful Quotes from this Episode [15:08] “So before making a decision, especially decisions that are creating a lot of anxiety or fear, it's really good to check our filter. That's kind of the filtering system where it helps people get out of that cognitive loop of the same fear just coming up every day and into kind of the facts of life.” [22:23] “We're all in this together. I think as soon as a coach becomes uncoachable or has all the answers, it's a dead-end street.” [29:44] “We're all artists. And it's just when you're continually pushing yourself to just be great in your art, the universe connects you with other art, and you get to play and have fun.” [47:41] “Clarifying our purpose each day matters, and making a decision to do that matters. It creates this amazing spiritual experience, or whatever someone believes, where we're like, ‘I belong here.’” [50:31] “I was very successful before I became a New York Times bestselling author. It didn't make me any more successful like it didn't give me a giant hug. What gives me a giant hug is being purposeful in my life.” About Mike Mike Bayer is a personal development coach and New York Times bestselling author who has made it his life mission to help people be their best selves. A board-registered interventionist, he spent the early parts of his career helping people overcome drug and alcohol abuse. If you want to learn more about Mike’s transformational coaching program, visit his website or join his free coaching empowerment group. You can check out his Always Evolving podcast. This episode is brought to you by BIRCHBOX Birchbox.com/loved 50% OFF your first Box! 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Wrapping Up 2020: The Most Important Life Lessons and Takeaways with Tessa Tovar The year 2020 has brought to the surface invaluable truths that we would not have otherwise discovered. By turning our lives upside down, the pandemic taught us the value of what we take for granted and highlighted what is truly important. Tess joins me in this special year-end episode to reflect on the year that has passed. We each share our top three lessons from 2020. We also discuss how to discern from a place of wisdom and become aware of our ego. If you want to learn useful insights to help you face the year ahead, tune in to the full episode. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover our top three lessons from 2020. Learn how to slip into a place of discernment. Recognize the importance of becoming aware of your ego and owning up to uncomfortable feelings. Resources: Episode 269 with Jess Devenport of Paintillio Learn more about Paintillio The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have by Mark Nepo Episode Highlights Holiday Insights Although Christmas might be different this year, it’s still possible to create that spirit of community and giving. Don’t forget to give yourself a present this year, too. Rosie’s gift to herself is disconnecting from technology. Tess recalls fond childhood memories of Christmas and reflects how she can recreate that atmosphere this year. Meditative Practices For Rosie, painting by the numbers is a meditative practice. On her part, Tess slips into meditation by writing poetry and knitting. A passage from Mark Nepo’s book highlights the significance of remembering and forgetting, emphasizing the importance of stillness and surrender. Tess’ Biggest Lessons Tess realized that instead of running around and trying her hardest to tick her to-do-lists, sitting still was more productive. Even though she doesn’t chase after opportunities, they come her way regardless. Tess also discovered that she didn’t like sharing her food. Tess continues to explore different eating modalities as she learns more about her body. Rosie’s Biggest Lessons On her part, Rosie discovered that she could work from home effectively by creating a schedule and sticking to it. Second, she learned that you can still make mistakes even if you’re working on improving yourself. Instead of ignoring her flaws, she is slowly learning to accept them. Any sort of change and transformation is highly uncomfortable. Even as Rosie tries her best to get pregnant, she is still probing the motivations behind her desire to be a mother. She’s learning to surrender her attachment to what she believes her life ought to be. Catching Yourself Your mental state affects your ability to practice mindfulness, and falling victim to that reactionary impulse. There are three voices in your head. The first is impulsive, the second voice calls for restraint, and the third is the voice of wisdom. For Rosie, it’s not a matter of right or wrong but learning to observe the situation from a place of discernment. Since we are egocentric beings, it can be hard to find and listen to that third voice. Rosie admits that she occasionally catches herself listening to the first and second voices. However, she knows what to do to pull herself out of a negative spiral. Taming The Ego Your ego is the primary source of your emotional upheaval. Learn to discern when it’s the right time to speak up and use your voice. Your emotional distress may not be evident to your partner. Find a healthy way to express that energy. Otherwise, those feelings will fester and affect your relationship. Although becoming aware of your ego can be uncomfortable, it is also a humbling experience. 5 Powerful Quotes [TESS] 16:46 “I realized that all the things that I was running around doing, kind of the frenetic to-do list wasn't as necessary as I thought it was. As I stopped driving back and forth in town like a ping pong ball and sat a little bit more still and just, you know, stayed home more, I realized that was enough.” [TESS]17:33 “I do believe that the universe is on my side. And that if there's something that I need to come to me, it will. So that's one thing that 2020 has taught me.” [ROSIE] 23:17 “By no way do I have things figured out. And I often see my defects of character. And I always strive to work on the things that aren't serving my highest good, but I learned to actually accept that this year as opposed to just bypassing it.” [ROSIE] 29:24 “So it's not a choice of doing what's right or doing what's wrong. It's really a matter of how can you observe the situation from a wise place, from a place of wisdom and truly a place of discerning.” [ROSIE] 33:35 “That energy needs to be expressed one way or another. Our emotions need to be fully realized in order for them to have a complete cycle, or they're going to live inside your body.” About Tess Tessa Tovar is a yoga instructor with over 500 hours of Yoga Teacher Training through 5-Star Yoga Alliance Rated YogaWorks Programs. Tess also has a certification in Health Coaching from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN). She is Level I & II Reiki Certified and is a Living Yoga Trauma-Informed Certified Teacher. Tess is also a lead trainer of Radically Loved workshops and training programs. If you want to reach out to Tess, you can visit her website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This episode is brought to you by NATIVE. www.NativeDEO.com/loved Get 20% your first order. Use code loved. Enjoy The Podcast? If you felt radically loved from listening to this podcast, subscribe and share it with the people you love! Love to give us 5 stars? If you do, we'd love a review from you. Help us reach more people and make them feel loved. Do you want to help people achieve their spiritual goals through cooking with love? A simple way is to share what you've learned today on social media. Don't forget to follow and message us on these platforms! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosieacosta Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta To feeling radically loved, Rosie
Wrapping Up 2020: The Most Important Life Lessons and Takeaways with Tessa Tovar The year 2020 has brought to the surface invaluable truths that we would not have otherwise discovered. By turning our lives upside down, the pandemic taught us the value of what we take for granted and highlighted what is truly important. Tess joins me in this special year-end episode to reflect on the year that has passed. We each share our top three lessons from 2020. We also discuss how to discern from a place of wisdom and become aware of our ego. If you want to learn useful insights to help you face the year ahead, tune in to the full episode. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover our top three lessons from 2020. Learn how to slip into a place of discernment. Recognize the importance of becoming aware of your ego and owning up to uncomfortable feelings. Resources: Episode 269 with Jess Devenport of Paintillio Learn more about Paintillio The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have by Mark Nepo Episode Highlights Holiday Insights Although Christmas might be different this year, it’s still possible to create that spirit of community and giving. Don’t forget to give yourself a present this year, too. Rosie’s gift to herself is disconnecting from technology. Tess recalls fond childhood memories of Christmas and reflects how she can recreate that atmosphere this year. Meditative Practices For Rosie, painting by the numbers is a meditative practice. On her part, Tess slips into meditation by writing poetry and knitting. A passage from Mark Nepo’s book highlights the significance of remembering and forgetting, emphasizing the importance of stillness and surrender. Tess’ Biggest Lessons Tess realized that instead of running around and trying her hardest to tick her to-do-lists, sitting still was more productive. Even though she doesn’t chase after opportunities, they come her way regardless. Tess also discovered that she didn’t like sharing her food. Tess continues to explore different eating modalities as she learns more about her body. Rosie’s Biggest Lessons On her part, Rosie discovered that she could work from home effectively by creating a schedule and sticking to it. Second, she learned that you can still make mistakes even if you’re working on improving yourself. Instead of ignoring her flaws, she is slowly learning to accept them. Any sort of change and transformation is highly uncomfortable. Even as Rosie tries her best to get pregnant, she is still probing the motivations behind her desire to be a mother. She’s learning to surrender her attachment to what she believes her life ought to be. Catching Yourself Your mental state affects your ability to practice mindfulness, and falling victim to that reactionary impulse. There are three voices in your head. The first is impulsive, the second voice calls for restraint, and the third is the voice of wisdom. For Rosie, it’s not a matter of right or wrong but learning to observe the situation from a place of discernment. Since we are egocentric beings, it can be hard to find and listen to that third voice. Rosie admits that she occasionally catches herself listening to the first and second voices. However, she knows what to do to pull herself out of a negative spiral. Taming The Ego Your ego is the primary source of your emotional upheaval. Learn to discern when it’s the right time to speak up and use your voice. Your emotional distress may not be evident to your partner. Find a healthy way to express that energy. Otherwise, those feelings will fester and affect your relationship. Although becoming aware of your ego can be uncomfortable, it is also a humbling experience. 5 Powerful Quotes [TESS] 16:46 “I realized that all the things that I was running around doing, kind of the frenetic to-do list wasn't as necessary as I thought it was. As I stopped driving back and forth in town like a ping pong ball and sat a little bit more still and just, you know, stayed home more, I realized that was enough.” [TESS]17:33 “I do believe that the universe is on my side. And that if there's something that I need to come to me, it will. So that's one thing that 2020 has taught me.” [ROSIE] 23:17 “By no way do I have things figured out. And I often see my defects of character. And I always strive to work on the things that aren't serving my highest good, but I learned to actually accept that this year as opposed to just bypassing it.” [ROSIE] 29:24 “So it's not a choice of doing what's right or doing what's wrong. It's really a matter of how can you observe the situation from a wise place, from a place of wisdom and truly a place of discerning.” [ROSIE] 33:35 “That energy needs to be expressed one way or another. Our emotions need to be fully realized in order for them to have a complete cycle, or they're going to live inside your body.” About Tess Tessa Tovar is a yoga instructor with over 500 hours of Yoga Teacher Training through 5-Star Yoga Alliance Rated YogaWorks Programs. Tess also has a certification in Health Coaching from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN). She is Level I & II Reiki Certified and is a Living Yoga Trauma-Informed Certified Teacher. Tess is also a lead trainer of Radically Loved workshops and training programs. If you want to reach out to Tess, you can visit her website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This episode is brought to you by Optimize. http://www.optimize.me/loved Get a 14 day free trial at optimize.me/loved and use the coupon code DEEP if you decide to sign up after your trial you’ll get 10% off. If you want more depth, Optimize will help you get there. Enjoy The Podcast? If you felt radically loved from listening to this podcast, subscribe and share it with the people you love! Love to give us 5 stars? If you do, we'd love a review from you. Help us reach more people and make them feel loved. Do you want to help people achieve their spiritual goals through cooking with love? A simple way is to share what you've learned today on social media. Don't forget to follow and message us on these platforms! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosieacosta Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta To feeling radically loved, Rosie
In this episode we tap into the wisdom of New York Times Bestselling Author, Mark Nepo and his groundbreaking book: The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have Enjoy by reading the section: "More Power to You". In it, we learn how there is an ocean of difference between "worldly power" and "inner power" and how wanting "more" of something is actually coming from a place of lack and scarcity. Mark also gives a great example of what is meant by the popular saying: "It's lonely at the top" in his description of the popular kids game: King of the Hill (I know I played that as a kid!;)) and I add how we can unconsciously sabotage our success at anything - success, achievement, weight loss, relationships, etc.. - when we don't integrate ALL of who we are, the light and the dark. I hope you enjoy and please remember to SUBSCRIBE and rate and review the show before you go! Thank you so much! xx, Amy www.amyfournier.com SUBSCRIBE to the Awakening Aphrodite Podcast on iTunes and Spotify FitAmyTV on IG and YT Online Workouts Amy Fournier on FB amy@amyfournier.com
In this episode we tap into the wisdom of New York Times Bestselling Author, Mark Nepo and his groundbreaking book: The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have Enjoy by reading the section: "More Power to You". In it, we learn how there is an ocean of difference between "worldly power" and "inner power" and how wanting "more" of something is actually coming from a place of lack and scarcity. Mark also gives a great example of what is meant by the popular saying: "It's lonely at the top" in his description of the popular kids game: King of the Hill (I know I played that as a kid!;)) and I add how we can unconsciously sabotage our success at anything - success, achievement, weight loss, relationships, etc.. - when we don't integrate ALL of who we are, the light and the dark. I hope you enjoy and please remember to SUBSCRIBE and rate and review the show before you go! Thank you so much! xx, Amy www.amyfournier.com SUBSCRIBE to the Awakening Aphrodite Podcast on iTunes and Spotify FitAmyTV on IG and YT Online Workouts Amy Fournier on FB amy@amyfournier.com
In this episode we tap into the wisdom of New York Times Bestselling Author, Mark Nepo and his groundbreaking book: The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have Enjoy by reading the section: "More Power to You". In it, we learn how there is an ocean of difference between "worldly power" and "inner power" and how wanting "more" of something is actually coming from a place of lack and scarcity. Mark also gives a great example of what is meant by the popular saying: "It's lonely at the top" in his description of the popular kids game: King of the Hill (I know I played that as a kid!;)) and I add how we can unconsciously sabotage our success at anything - success, achievement, weight loss, relationships, etc.. - when we don't integrate ALL of who we are, the light and the dark. I hope you enjoy and please remember to SUBSCRIBE and rate and review the show before you go! Thank you so much! xx, Amy www.amyfournier.com SUBSCRIBE to the Awakening Aphrodite Podcast on iTunes and Spotify FitAmyTV on IG and YT Online Workouts Amy Fournier on FB amy@amyfournier.com
S1:E7 | July 16, 2020 | 31 min.Wendy talks with poet, teacher, and storyteller Mark Nepo, author of #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have. Affirming that we are enough on our own and being honest with our truth is a landmark of finding real intimacy. Join us for a gripping conversation on the practice of reaching inward to renew our experience of life and in return reaching outward to renew our sense of belonging.
EP 195 Instead of ending the week with a thought, I thought I would start it with one from Mark Nepo, "The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have." ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked in recruiting for what seems like one hundred years. He is the head coach for NoBSCoachingAdvice.com. He is the host of “The No BS Coaching Advice Podcast,” and “No BS Job Search Advice Radio." If you have a quick question for me, you can get it answered with a 3-5 minute video at https://www.wisio.com/TheBigGameHunter. Want to do it live? Are you interested in my coaching you? Visit NoBSCoachingAdvice.com and schedule time with me. If you have a quick question for me, you can get it answered with a 3-5 minute video at https://www.wisio.com/TheBigGameHunter at 30% less than what I charge through my website. Subscribe to the “The No BS Coaching Advice Podcast.” Connect with Me on LinkedIn For more No BS Coaching Advice, visit my website. www.NoBSCoachingAdvice.com Join Career Angles on Facebook and receive support, ideas and advice in your current career and job.
Mark Nepo, deemed one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People by Watkins: Mind Body Spirit, is a poet, teacher, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have, which sold over one million copies. Mark has written … Continue reading "Creating Your Own Destiny with Mark Nepo Part 2"
Mark Nepo is a poet, teacher, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have, which sold over one million copies. Mark, who has written twenty-two books translated into over twenty languages, was deemed one of the 100 Most … Continue reading "Creating Your Own Destiny with Mark Nepo Part 1"
This week we’re wrapping up our mental wellbeing month! We had some amazing guests on in the last month and we can’t wait to dive even deeper with you into this topic and explore it even further! Right now we’re in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. With this in mind, self-care and wellbeing are even more important than ever. We all want to feel more comfortable in our skin, to feel more grounded and balanced, and to release additional stress. What’s key for this is to understand what our own definition of wellbeing is — and in today’s episode, we explore exactly that. How can we use this time to actually become closer with ourselves, grow, and practice even more self-care than ever before? We hope you’ll join us! IGNTD Specials: Free IGNTD Recovery Workshop New IGNTD Recovery Live Online Support Groups Muse — Use the code IGNTD for 15% off your order! Visit @Sophie.Jaffe for your 5-minute check-in! Topics Discussed: [:29] About today’s episode! [:47] Reading our review of the week! [1:53] Sophie reads an incredible passage from The Book of Awakening. [3:50] Grounding ourselves in the midst of COVID-19. [7:12] Sophie’s 5-minute check-in for grounding down and releasing tension and stress. [10:20] The importance of checking in with yourself and incorporating grounding practices into your daily routine. [11:54] Reflecting on last months’ guests’ advice and teachings. [14:15] Though wellbeing looks different for everyone, it still boils down to this: rebalancing yourself. [16:46] Comparing self-care in the past to how it looks now. [17:58] The importance of maintaining mental wellbeing. [19:06] Honoring the disruption that millions and millions of people are experiencing right now. [21:29] Our advice for making the most of the current reality of the COVID-19 pandemic. [23:04] How to ground yourself right now during this crisis. [24:05] How we’re doing right now and what we’re doing to cope. [24:33] Summarizing our key advice for the crisis. [25:00] About our current IGNTD offerings. [26ish] How to take extra care of yourself and your children during this time. [27:57] We would love to know what your favorite recent takeaway from any recent IGNTD episode has been! Take a screenshot, tag us on social media, and let us know! [28:47] Why we ask the same last five questions at the end of every interview. [30:29] Our last piece of advice: be sure to find the self-care practices that work for you during this time and go all-in with them! Mentioned in this Episode: The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have, by Mark Nepo Visit @Sophie.Jaffe for your 5-minute check-in! IGNTD Ep. 122: “Demystifying Mindfulness and How to Hack Your Mind with Ariel Gartin” IGNTD Ep. 121 “Don’t Call Her Your Guru with Gabby Bernstein” IGNTD Ep. 120: “Relationships, Masculinity, and Getting Honest With Yourself with John Kim, The Angry Therapist” Muse — Use the code IGNTD for 15% off your order! Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libysn.com Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: IGNTD Instagram: @IGNTD.me Sophie’s Instagram: @Sophie.Jaffe Adi’s Instagram: @DrAdiJaffe If you enjoyed this podcast… Please let us know what you want to hear about! Tell us in the comments or send us an email at info@igntd.com. About Our Sponsor: Philosophie Superfoods The Philosophie offers cleanses and other nutritional products that are unlike any of the other supplements and detoxification programs on the market. Why? Because they actually nourish the body with whole, live, nutrient-rich foods. Each of the Philosophie superfoods and protein blends is vegan, raw, gluten-free, and has absolutely no filler ingredients.
Chrissie Keillor is a yoga instructor and high school teacher in the Myrtle Beach area. She graduated with a degree in Kinesiology from Illinois State University and began her career as a certified athletic trainer at the high school level. Searching for a more creative outlet, she became a 200 Hour RYT in 2011 and shortly thereafter also acquired her Fitness Nutrition Specialization and Personal Training Certification through NASM. Chrissie started her own yoga business named Subala just a year ago to streamline her vision with athletics, yoga, mindfulness, healthy lifestyle and safer beauty and body products. She currently teaches yoga at New South Brewery, Quigleys Pint and Plate, Twelve 33 and Top Golf. You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram using the handle @Subala843 Chrissie's Recommendations Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses: A Practical Workbook for Integrating Themes, Ideas, and Inspiration into Your Class Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual The Freedom of Being: At Ease with What Is The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have The Golden Present: Daily Inspirational Readings by Sri Swami Satchidananda Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/todd-scholl0/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/todd-scholl0/support
In this episode, we’re wrapping up gratitude month with a Going Deep episode! It’s been quite a month and we hope you have all tuned in to each and every episode leading up to this wrap-up! Today we’re having an amazing discussion to discuss everything we’ve learned. From Victoria and Tamal Dodge from The Yoga Plate teaching us about practicing gratitude over the holidays, to Ben and Laura of Jonas Paul Eyewear who shared the importance of giving back to those in need, and of course, Cammy and Cologne of Show Me Your Mumu in finding things to be grateful for each and every day. We also explore and share our own methods of practicing gratitude and provide some further insights on how you can embrace gratitude no matter what your life looks like. We hope you’ll join us for wrapping up gratitude month! Topics Discussed: [:30] About today’s episode. [1:02] Reading our review of the week! [2:34] Reflecting on our recent IGNTD Glow Annual Event. [3:47] Sophie reads two fantastic quotes on how to practice gratitude. [7:00] How having a gratitude list can completely realign your focus. [8:41] How the negative things that happen in life are often gifts! [12:10] Just like any other practice, gratitude becomes easier the more you practice it! [13:44] Reflecting on our recent podcast with Tamal and Victoria and what they taught us about gratitude. [14:55] Why this concept of needing our shadows to appreciate the light is so important. [18:46] No matter who you are, we all have so much to be grateful for! [19:44] Why you need to travel and get out of your comfort zone. [24:15] Stop saying you’ll be “happy when…”! [25:33] Sophie reads a quote from The Book of Awakening on gratitude as well as a suggested practice. [28:22] There’s no wrong way to practice gratitude — do what works for you! [30:26] Trust your intuition when it comes to gratitude — that’s how to start your practice. [32:05] How gratitude is medicine. [34:06] About next month’s theme: sexuality and intimacy. [34:44] Sophie speaks about her journey embracing her shadows and the gray areas of life. [36:15] Wrapping up this week’s ‘Going Deep’ episode on gratitude! [36:43] Make sure to tag us on social media and let us know which part of this episode resonated with you! Also, be sure to leave us a review for a chance to win some freebies! [36:51] If you have any questions about intimacy, sexuality, or sensuality, let us know and we’ll work your questions into next month’s episodes! Mentioned in this Episode: IGNTD Glow Annual Event The Moon Deck (Use code PhilosophieMoon for 10% off your order!) IGNTD Ep: “Winning with the Hand You’re Dealt with Aarona Lea” The Five-Minute Journal IGNTD Ep: “Serving Up Gratitude with Victoria and Tamal Dodge of The Yoga Plate” The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have, by Mark Nepo Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libysn.com Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: IGNTD Instagram: @IGNTD.me Sophie’s Instagram: @Sophie.Jaffe Adi’s Instagram: @DrAdiJaffe If you enjoyed this podcast… Please let us know what you want to hear about! Tell us in the comments or send us an email at info@igntd.com. About Our Sponsor: Philosophie Superfoods The Philosophie offers cleanses and other nutritional products that are unlike any of the other supplements and detoxification programs on the market. Why? Because they actually nourish the body with whole, live, nutrient-rich foods. Each of the Philosophie superfoods and protein blends is vegan, raw, gluten-free, and has absolutely no filler ingredients.
Dr Karen discussed the work of Mark Nepo, a poet and teacher. In this podcast Dr Karen discusses Mark's book called The Book of Awakening - Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the life You Have. He provides small doses of what really matters, simple truths, and stories for our everyday life. This podcast is one such story, called To Rest Like A Tree and is based on a teaching from Buddha's Little Instruction Book: "Praise and blame, gain and loss, pleasure and sorrow come and go like the wind. To be happy, rest like a great tree in the midst of them all."
This month’s theme is all about recovery! We’re going to have some really amazing stuff coming at you all month long. Today we’re looking at a powerful concept with regards to recovery: mindfulness and meditation. Our guest today, Biet Simkin, encompasses these concepts in everything that she does. She is a spiritual teacher, speaker, author, and musician. She creates these epic meditation experiences all around the globe and scores them with her own music. Her new book, Don't Just Sit There!, is a guidebook that will empower you to dive into meditation by helping you work through the not-so-peaceful side of achieving peace. It’s an incredibly powerful read for both experienced and novice meditators alike. We’re really excited for you all to join us for this powerful conversation! Biet not only shares her journey and story of recovery with us, but gives her unique perspective on the gifts that tragedy brings, how to break free from addiction and begin taking control of your life, why and how to live in the present, the importance of mindfulness and meditation, and self-care tips. Don’t miss this week’s kickoff episode for the month of recovery! Topics Discussed: [:30] About this month’s theme: recovery. [2:28] Reading our review of the week. [3:11] Sophie reads us a quote from The Book of Awakening. [6:20] A powerful concept for recovery: mindfulness and meditation. [9:04] Another powerful concept for recovery: creating powerful habits to replace old, negative habits. [11:05] An example of habit-changing within our lives. [14:58] What recovery is really about. [18:00] About upcoming IGNTD events and offers. [20:05] What we recommend you reflect on while listening to this week’s episode. [20:32] Be sure to give us some feedback and let us know what you think about today’s episode! [22:10] Welcoming on Biet Simkin for the conversation portion of today’s podcast! [23:52] Biet tells us about that work that she does. [25:03] Biet’s background and how it led to what she does. [29:45] What was Biet coping with by drinking? [35:48] Biet speaks about coping with the death of her first child. [38:00] Looking at the gifts that tragedy brings; Biet’s superpower. [42:03] Breaking free from addiction and taking control of your life. [51:58] The importance of living in the present. [55:50] How did Biet find who she is? [1:04:58] About Biet’s book, Don’t Just Sit There! [1:05:45] Will Biet be hosting more events in LA, now that she’s moving there soon? [1:06:25] Thanking Biet for joining us this week! [1:07:08] What’s the best advice Biet ever received? [1:08:03] What has been Biet’s most proud moment to-date? [1:08:54] What has been Biet’s most difficult moment to-date? [1:10:37] What are some of Biet’s self-care rituals? [1:11:55] What gets Biet ignited? [1:13:23] Be sure to screenshot this podcast, tag us and Biet, and let us know what most resonated with you! Mentioned in this Episode: IGNTD Recovery The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have, by Mark Nepo IGNTD Glow Event 2019 Biet Simkin Don't Just Sit There!: 44 Insights to Get Your Meditation Practice Off the Cushion and Into the Real World, by Biet Simkin Marcus Aurelius Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libysn.com Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: IGNTD Instagram: @IGNTD.me Sophie’s Instagram: @Sophie.Jaffe Adi’s Instagram: @DrAdiJaffe If you enjoyed this podcast… Please let us know what you want to hear about! Tell us in the comments or send us an email at info@igntd.com. About Our Sponsor: Philosophie Superfoods The Philosophie offers cleanses and other nutritional products that are unlike any of the other supplements and detoxification programs on the market. Why? Because they actually nourish the body with whole, live, nutrient-rich foods. Each of the Philosophie superfoods and protein blends is vegan, raw, gluten-free, and has absolutely no filler ingredients.
Spiritual Bypassing is part of entering into spiritual truth with yourself. As humans, we generally want to avoid pain and anxiety. It's hard-wired into us. So when faced with promises of a better way, a way free of strife, and it looks as virtuous as most spiritual quick fixes claim to be, most of us go there at least some of the time. But the danger is in existing there. Pain and sorrow serve a purpose and bring us lessons and messages about our personal journey. They are the True "fast" path (which may last your lifetime) to finding what lives in our core- personal love, integrity and light- and strengthen us to face a myriad of everyday challenges and find meaning for our existence. In this episode, I reference a personal short poem and the concepts of Robert Augustus Masters from his book Spiritual Bypassing: When Spirituality Disconnects us from What Really Matters Published 2010 by North Atlantic Books. I also include a short excerpt from a reading of Mark Nepo (less than 10% of the overall reading for copyright reasons) from The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have . Published 2011 by Large Print Press, pg 61 You can reach me on: Facebook @resourceholistichealing Twitter @resourcehealing Instagram @resourceholistichealing www.resourceholistichealing.com
On today’s episode, I dive deep with Transformational Business and Branding coach, Amber Lilyestrom. She cracks her heart open and shares how her near-death experience while giving birth to her daughter not only transformed her life but opened her up to receiving the greatest gift of all: more love. She shares her process on how to break through the noise to find your true voice and OWN your story. Amber’s Bio: Amber is a transformational branding strategist, business performance coach, writer and speaker. She has been featured in Entrepreneur and Working Mother Magazine and is the host of The Amber Lilyestrom Show podcast. She helps entrepreneurs turn their passions in to heart- centered brands and thriving businesses.Amber's mission is to empower women to position themselves as sought-after experts and thought leaders through the creation of an online brand presence. Her transformational mindset work sets her apart in an industry focused on a strategy-first, inner work later approach. She’s worked with thousands of women worldwide building a seven-figure business from home, while also homeschooling her daughter with her husband and business partner, Ben. Highlights of our conversation:2:30 - Getting to know Amber 7:00 - Amber’s life before and after her near-death experience 16:18 - The one thing Amber wants everyone to know 22:20 - Amber’s personal resurrection 25:43 - Amber’s first client and getting to the six-figure hustle 30:19 - Why and how to own your story 33:12 - What Amber is most excited about in her business 36:06 - How do you find your alignment? 39:08 - Choosing the right comparison 41:58 - Why am I having this vision now when I have kids, when I don’t have the time? 47:50 - The ultimate clarifying question when you're stuck Connect with Amber: Learn more about Amber - http://www.amberlilyestrom.com/ Find her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amberlilyestrom/ Do your life and business match who you really are? Take the quiz. - http://www.amberlilyestrom.com/quiz The Amber Lilyestrom Show podcast - http://www.amberlilyestrom.com/podcast/ The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have - https://www.amazon.com/Book-Awakening-Having-Being-Present/dp/1573241172 Connect with me:Check out my website - https://www.kari-keating.com/Join the conversation - https://www.instagram.com/karikeating/ Credits: Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - https://twitter.com/spelledgeary
Jamie Rissman is a yogi and mother, who has practiced consistently through all 3 of her pregnancies and the births of her four healthy children. After experiencing the positive effects of practicing pregnancy yoga herself, Jamie attended the Rajashree Pregnancy Guide at the Kripalu Institute in 2010, where she learned to skillfully integrate safe prenatal yoga postures and their prescribed modifications into the regular Bikram yoga sequence. Now, she inspires other women to continue their practice and meet the physical, mental, and emotional demands of pregnancy, birth, motherhood. In this episode, you’ll hear from Jamie on: Trusting yourself, standing your ground, and working with a trusted physician who can support you through your decisions How she ended up teaching a group of 10 pregnant women before any formal pregnancy yoga training, and what she gained from sharing in their unique experiences Why sitting out the first trimester can make keeping up a yoga practice throughout the rest of your pregnancy much more difficult Jamie’s #1 piece of advice for women with a dedicated practice who have just become pregnant or intend to get pregnant soon Announcements: Check out the brand new Dharma Talk shop at We Are Yoga, and get 10% OFF with code HENRYWAY: henrywins.com/way Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events Links from this episode: Healing Mudras: Yoga for Your Hands by Sabrina Mesko — Jamie’s recommended book The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have by Mark Nepo — Jamie’s second recommended book Get in touch with Jamie! Jamie on Instagram Sweat Junkie — Hot Yoga, Pilates, and Barre in Evanston, IL
Andrea Sanders is the founder of BeZero.org, and organization that is dedicated to helping us be more aware of the trash we make and how we can make better choices for our planet. I love following Andrea and was so excited to share the journey of how she took a passion and created into an movement to help people understand what it means to make less trash and how they can do it, one step at a time. Andrea is a fantastic example of leadership and how one person can affect so many through passion and support. Find Andrea: http://www.bezero.org @bezerowastegirl on Instagram Andrea's Ted Talk on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G22DOQ0-Vn0&t=295s 3 CWL musts: Read: The Book of Awakening Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have by Mark Nepo Follow: Victoria Emanuela Instagram: @victoria.emanuela website: victoriaemanuela.com Believe: To develop a complete mind study the science of art; study the art of science; Learn to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else. -Leonardo da Vinci
Allana Pratt is an intimacy expert who inspires her clients to be unapologetically true to themselves, their love-lives and their businesses. Featured on CBS, TLC and Fox, this cum laude graduate of Columbia is the author of 4 books, Coach to celebrities and Host of the sexy empowering show, "Intimate Conversations Live." Contact Info Website for Women: www.AllanaPratt.com (Complementary Training: 'Vulnerability is the New Sexy) Website for Guys: www.GetHerToSayYes.com (Complementary Training: 'How To Be A Noble Badass) Most Influential Person Satyen Raja of Warrior Sage (Check out Satyen's interview at www.MindfulnessMode.com/71) Effect on Emotions Mindfulness has helped to balance my emotions and equilibrate them rather than have them run me. So I'm not afraid of them. I sit in the fire and take the ride with them, knowing that if I don't resist them, on the other side is wisdom, is a lesson. Thoughts on Breathing I like to imagine I'm making love with the universe. I'm having sex all day long. The mindfulness breath practice is making love to the universe so I, with my inhale, allow myself to be penetrated by the universe and feel how delicious and tantalizing that is on the inhale and then I give the universe my essence. I penetrate the universe with me as I exhale and I just feel my posture changing and I smile from the inside out. Suggested Resources Book: The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want By Being Present To The Life You Have by Mark Nepo App: Insight Timer Bullying Story All the bullies are deeply inside. They've been wounding that little you, internally. They've been bullied on the outside so there's no place safe to go in or out and then they just react. If you can get them to be present & mindful and let them feel seen and heard. You don't have to agree that it's ok to hit Joey, but you can acknowledge and validate your stand from their point of view. They have every right to feel that way and you get it. You're not here to fix them, just to get them. Something really deep happens inside. You exhale all the way to that safe place that we've all been looking for. On the outside, seeking, seeking we can find it on the inside. My bullying story is, I was a people pleaser growing up. My dad was drunk and stoned and I just wanted to make sure I didn't get in trouble so I grew up as a young woman not speaking my truth. I attracted my dad to heal my wounds. So he was a bully; my son's father. I just put up with everything, just so that he wouldn't yell and scream at me. That was his way of controlling me and my way of letting myself be controlled. We got a divorce within one year when I discovered he was not who I thought he was. I took total ownership that when I chose to marry him, my mom was dying and I wasn't very mature or enlightened and I just wanted a checkbook, pulse, sperm. I just wanted to replace the relationship that I was losing. I know that's not very kind or enlightened, but that was the best I could do at the time, feeling so sad. So within a year, I didnt' chose somebody great, but I have a great son. As time went on, he just wouldn't stop fighting with me. I guess from his point of view, you said forever. And I stopped after a year. To him, his point of view must have been humiliation and rejection. So his anger and his bullying came after me and of course I'm just triggering his mother or his past. Our son said, I want to kill myself at nine years old. I can't handle the fighting that non-stop happens with you and dad. I had done every non-violent communication course. Every therapist, every counseller, everything you could think of. Until I realized, wait a minute, he doesn't want to get along with me. He loves to fight. So I let my son live with his dad primarily for six months, just to see. Let him win. Let him look good. Let him be father of the year. I'll sacrifice my time to save my son. But he took it and he used it against me to say that I was a flakey, unstable mom and that I had abandoned him. And he won after almost five years in court of trying to fight for the truth. I'm unconventional. I'm an entrepreneur. I don't have a PHd, but I coach people and I talk about sex. So he painted this horrible picture with this old school, archaic family law and jury system and he won seventy percent custody and I got thirty. He humiliated my career. The bullying never stopped. My mindfulness practice, even up to this very day. Right now he's convinced my son that I'm horrible and selfish and so my son's living with him and has blocked my from the phone and I have no contact with my son. I'm literally in the midst of a bullyng moment. But this becomes our mindfulness practice. How can I still have compassion, not condoning, but have compassion for why he's behaving that way. Because I believe that bullying is ultimately a reflection of the inside. Where is my unloved part of me? Where can I love myself more? Where can I be more in allowance and look past the anger coming at me to the wounded heart, to the cry for love? Everything's ultimately a cry for love so I'm doing my inner work to take responsibility that I didn't marry him for a deep commitment and love. I was scared and really own that and apologize so that I don't get emotionally triggered by his behavior and i just be that grounded, present, mindful person that allows this whole lesson to unfold and keep growing and not be that bitter ex-wife bitch who blames. That's not going to get us anywhere nor teach my son any good lessons either.
Stacy Sims is the founder of City Silence and Mindful Music Moments (citysilence.org). If you don't have time now to listen to everything, feel free to to skip ahead to where the meditation begins at 44:30 and then come back later for the conversation. Stacy reads an essay called Bird Rock from "The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have" by Mark Nepo. If you haven't found a way to act in response to Hurricane Harvey, here's one way to be generous- check out what our partners at Common Change are doing: commonchange.com Troy Bronsink is the founder and director of The Hive - A Center for Contemplation, Art & Action. The Hive is a nonprofit located in the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati. Our secret sauce is outfitting people to take up daily practice through 6-8 week peer to peer groups and through events with luminaries in the Arts, Yoga, Community, Spirituality, and more. Check out our website at cincyhive.org for more info on how to get involved. If you have any recommendations or are interested in advertising on the podcast, please send emails to troy@cincyhive.org. The music is by Troy Bronsink. From the Hive is produced by Joey Taylor.
Turning Inward Deeper connections through meaningful conversations Fall 2014 Season One Episode 4 There's a sun in every person - the you we call companion. Rumi How does Compassion relate to the Love_Being_Human system? 4:45 Be your own Best Friend First 5:10 Vivian's idea of what compassion is and her car accident 8:00 The practice of compassion is individual for everyone, but everyone is on the same journey We all share the same pain, fear and confusion. In the Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life ...By Mark Nepo he shares the story from the Talmud that captures this soft paradox of being alone but always together in our journey. 10:12 The alchemy of self-compassion Dr. Vivian Carrasco Leadership Coach& Lifestyle Strategist 760-576-LOVE (5683) Creator of the Love.Being.Human Health and Well-Being Model Author of the forthcoming book, The Art of Harmony Within: Integrating Your Intellect, Your Heart Wisdom and Gut Instinct @viviancarrasco | facebook.com/ViviHCarrasco | Turning Inward Podcast More? Join here, http://tinyurl.com/m5j3op8 www.viviancarrasco.com Tags: love, being, human, human potential, body, spirit, connection, feeling, breath, attention, alignment, movement, inspired action, pause, within, birth, seed, harmony, integration, body, mind, flow, freedom, expansion, responsibility, response, creation, creativity, balance, focus, relaxed, clarity, discernment, pattern, thought, emergence,
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