Podcasts about Be Here Now

For episode 269, we bring you the first of a two-part episode from the archives.Recorded in the early 2010s in a visit to Asheville, North Carolina, Sharon is teaching on Lovingkindness in Difficult Circumstances. In this teaching, Sharon speaks about:• Her travel adventure to North Carolina• Her first impressions of Asian philosophy • Changing our relationship to joy & delight• Transforming our relationship to suffering• Awakening to the realm of neutral experiences• Sharon's first time meditating• The three skills of meditation • Sharon's mantra of “something will happen”• The deepening of concentration• Our tendency to project into the future• Mindfulness is not passive• The magic moment in meditationThe episode closes with Sharon leading a guided meditation practice. Stay tuned for the second half of this teaching, which will be released in two weeks' time in Part 2 of Lovingkindness in Difficult Circumstances.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 21ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1981 bhí buachaill an-socair agus é ina gcoladh sa chúl den charr nuair a bhí dhá dhuine á ghoid an carr taobh amuigh de a thí. I 1992 bhí dochtúirí a raibh ag obair sa phríosún ag iarradh ardú pá de 40% ón Roinn Dlí agus Cirt dá obair páirtaimseartha. I 1998 bhí Nicky English, Ken Hogan agus Jack Bergin ainmnithe mar an tríréad do trí bhliain. Bhí an bainisteoir nua Michael Maguire ag iarradh moladh ón fhochoiste. I 2013 tháinig an fhoireann trasphlandú Éireann abhaile ón Afraic Theas tar éis na gcluichí. Bhí Andrew Duncan ó Chluain Mheala agus Orla Hogan ón Aonach Urmhumhan ar an fhoireann. Sin Diana Ross le I'm Still Waiting – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1971. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1976 chan The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toss Rundgren's Utopia agus Hot Tuma ag an Knebworth Festival sa Bhreatain agus bhí na ticéid níos lú ná 5 punt. I 1997 tháinig Oasis amach lena tríú h-albam Be Here Now agus ag an am bhí sé an t-albam a dhíol is tapúla riamh le níos mó ná 350 míle ar an chéad lá. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Loretta Devine I Meiriceá I 1948 agus rugadh amhránaí Kelis I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1979 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 21st of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1981: A schoolboy kept very calm as 2 car theives stole his father's car from outside the family hom eas he was fast asleep in the back seat. 1992: Prison doctors were demaning a 40 percent pay rise from the department of Justice for part-time work. 1998 - Nicky English, with Ken Hogan, Jack Bergin, the trio were unanimously ratified for a three-year term, to be reviewed annually, the new manager's Lattin-Cullen clubmate Michael Maguire proposing the adoption of the executive sub-committee's recommendations 2013 – Tipperary transplant athletes and other members of Transplant Team Ireland returned from the World Transplant Games in South Africa. Amongst the athletes who were honoured at this occasion were Andrew Duncan from Clonmel and Orla Hogan from Nenagh. That was Diana Ross with I'm Still Waiting – the biggest song on this day in 1971 Onto music news on this day In 1976 The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Todd Rundgren's Utopia and Hot Tuna all appeared at The Knebworth Festival, Hertfordshire, England, tickets £4.50. 1997 Oasis' third album 'Be Here Now', became one of the fastest selling albums ever, shifting over 350,000 units on the first day of release. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actress Loretta Devine was born in America in 1949 and singer Kelis was born in America on this day in 1979 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 21ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1981 bhí buachaill an-socair agus é ina gcoladh sa chúl den charr nuair a bhí dhá dhuine á ghoid an carr taobh amuigh de a thí. I 1992 bhí dochtúirí a raibh ag obair sa phríosún ag iarradh ardú pá de 40% ón Roinn Dlí agus Cirt dá obair páirtaimseartha. I 1998 bhí Nicky English, Ken Hogan agus Jack Bergin ainmnithe mar an tríréad do trí bhliain. Bhí an bainisteoir nua Michael Maguire ag iarradh moladh ón fhochoiste. I 2013 tháinig an fhoireann trasphlandú Éireann abhaile ón Afraic Theas tar éis na gcluichí. Bhí Andrew Duncan ó Chluain Mheala agus Orla Hogan ón Aonach Urmhumhan ar an fhoireann. Sin Diana Ross le I'm Still Waiting – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1971. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1976 chan The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toss Rundgren's Utopia agus Hot Tuma ag an Knebworth Festival sa Bhreatain agus bhí na ticéid níos lú ná 5 punt. I 1997 tháinig Oasis amach lena tríú h-albam Be Here Now agus ag an am bhí sé an t-albam a dhíol is tapúla riamh le níos mó ná 350 míle ar an chéad lá. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Loretta Devine I Meiriceá I 1948 agus rugadh amhránaí Kelis I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1979 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 21st of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1981: A schoolboy kept very calm as 2 car theives stole his father's car from outside the family hom eas he was fast asleep in the back seat. 1992: Prison doctors were demaning a 40 percent pay rise from the department of Justice for part-time work. 1998 - Nicky English, with Ken Hogan, Jack Bergin, the trio were unanimously ratified for a three-year term, to be reviewed annually, the new manager's Lattin-Cullen clubmate Michael Maguire proposing the adoption of the executive sub-committee's recommendations 2013 – Tipperary transplant athletes and other members of Transplant Team Ireland returned from the World Transplant Games in South Africa. Amongst the athletes who were honoured at this occasion were Andrew Duncan from Clonmel and Orla Hogan from Nenagh. That was Diana Ross with I'm Still Waiting – the biggest song on this day in 1971 Onto music news on this day In 1976 The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Todd Rundgren's Utopia and Hot Tuna all appeared at The Knebworth Festival, Hertfordshire, England, tickets £4.50. 1997 Oasis' third album 'Be Here Now', became one of the fastest selling albums ever, shifting over 350,000 units on the first day of release. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actress Loretta Devine was born in America in 1949 and singer Kelis was born in America on this day in 1979 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Be Here Now under MAHARAJJI's blanket as Baba Here Love, Sunshine and Danta Dass aka Dan discuss the love serve remember retreat in Boone, MAHARAJJI's Lila, miracles, Ram Naam, chakras and more. All that is discussed is applied to our spiritual awakening happening NOW. “At times Maharajji's behavior reminds me of a story Ramakrishna tells of a saint who asked a snake not to bite but to love everyone. The snake agreed. But then many people threw things at the snake. The saint found the snake all battered. “I didn't say not to hiss,” said the saint.”- Ram Dass“Garland” story(Spoiler alert: Listen to episode first)https://www.facebook.com/share/1C5XoyJJA1/?mibextid=wwXIfr“Be Here Now-birthday-MAHARAJJI miracle” story (Spoiler alert: Listen to episode first)https://www.facebook.com/share/19fvEpsZBD/?mibextid=wwXIfr“Darshan dream” story (Spoiler alert: Listen to episode first)https://www.facebook.com/share/1S5iWhXPpu/?mibextid=wwXIfrHere we are!!!

Part 2 with Greg Burdulis is here! In this follow-up conversation, we go even deeper—exploring: - What meditation really is and how it works - The relationship between meditation and mindfulness - Understanding mindfulness in everyday life We also talk about: - Self-love - Self-kindness - Self-compassion … and how to support yourself through life's most difficult moments. Greg shares wisdom on working with “unwanted” experiences—and how mindfulness can help us meet them with more ease and presence. Plus—you're invited to join us for a 5-minute guided meditation you can revisit anytime you need a quiet, undisturbed reset.Watch Greg's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/greg_burdulis_the_power_of_presence Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregburdulis@gregburdulis

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 21ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1981 bhí buachaill an-socair agus é ina gcoladh sa chúl den charr nuair a bhí dhá dhuine á ghoid an carr taobh amuigh de a thí. I 1992 bhí dochtúirí a raibh ag obair sa phríosún ag iarradh ardú pá de 40% ón Roinn Dlí agus Cirt dá obair páirtaimseartha. I 1971 an téama den Scoil Samhradh Merriman a d'oscail I gCill Chaoi ná na Lochlannaigh agus Éire. I 1992 bhí na Gardaí ag coimeád a súil ar dhaoine ón chontae a raibh ag dul suas chuig Páirc an Chrócaigh de bharr go raibh rabhadh coireacht ann. Sin Diana Ross le I'm Still Waiting – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1971. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1976 chan The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toss Rundgren's Utopia agus Hot Tuma ag an Knebworth Festival sa Bhreatain agus bhí na ticéid níos lú ná 5 punt. I 1997 tháinig Oasis amach lena tríú h-albam Be Here Now agus ag an am bhí sé an t-albam a dhíol is tapúla riamh le níos mó ná 350 míle ar an chéad lá. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Loretta Devine I Meiriceá I 1948 agus rugadh amhránaí Kelis I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1979 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 21st of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1981: A schoolboy kept very calm as 2 car thieves stole his father's car from outside the family home as he was fast asleep in the back seat. 1992: Prison doctors were demanding a 40 percent pay rise from the department of Justice for part-time work. 1971: The theme of the 1971 Merriman Summer School which opened in Kilkee was "The Vikings and Ireland" 1992: Gardaí were on alert after a crime warning was issued as Clare fans headed to Croke Park. That was Diana Ross with I'm Still Waiting – the biggest song on this day in 1971 Onto music news on this day In 1976 The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Todd Rundgren's Utopia and Hot Tuna all appeared at The Knebworth Festival, Hertfordshire, England, tickets £4.50. 1997 Oasis' third album 'Be Here Now', became one of the fastest selling albums ever, shifting over 350,000 units on the first day of release. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actress Loretta Devine was born in America in 1949 and singer Kelis was born in America on this day in 1979 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Be Here Now under MAHARAJJI's blanket as Baba Here Love, Sunshine and Danny Goldberg discuss empathy, shining light, Ramakrishna, Woodstock, an article Danny wrote, and more. All of it is applied to our spiritual awakening happening NOW.“The most important aspect of love is not in giving or the receiving: it's in the being.” - Ram DassCulture, Empathy and Resistanceby Danny Goldberghttps://washingtonspectator.org/culture-empathy-and-resistance/Danny Goldberg's website https://www.dannygoldberg.comHere we are!!!

Great Spiritual and Self-Development Authors:I'm going to start off with authors that I adore in no particular order because they're all amazing. You could easily pick one of those books, read it, and find something useful.His Holiness the Dalai Lama—I probably have the most books of his. One of my favourites is "An Open Heart." It is from a lecture he gave in New York. He can get very deep and philosophical, so if you want to dive deep into Buddhism and our connection with all things and understanding compassion, that's where I'd go.Deepak Chopra is fantastic, with so many of his books being wonderful. Wayne Dyer as well, and Louise Hay—what can I say? We use Louise Hay's "You Can Heal Your Life" as part of our courses here at LunaHolistic. That book is probably the one I reference the most. All of her books are really great, and she has a lot to say on gratitude, which is fantastic for our mental and spiritual well-being.Thich Nhat Hanh was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, and he has many beautifully written, amazing books on mindfulness. If you're interested in mindfulness and slowing your mind down, creating some peace and calm, no matter the circumstances, all of Thich Nhat Hanh's books are wonderful. He lived to be 95, and there are also some great resources on the Plum Village YouTube channel, as well as an app with some of his recorded lectures and meditations.Dean Radin is a science researcher who explores spirituality and consciousness, intuition, and how our human consciousness can interact with random number generators throughout the world. It's really cool from the science-meets-spirituality perspective, so if you want to dig into some fairly mind-blowing real science about how spirituality works, that is a great resource as well.Must-Read Books on Spirituality and Self-Help"Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us" written by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross.It's a really cool book about how interacting with art in any form—music, drawing, painting, sculpting, anything creative at all—can benefit us. You get the best effect by making things yourself, but you also get a huge boost to your brain in all kinds of really cool brain science ways that significantly increase your resilience and decrease your anxiety.Creativity has a big role in decreasing anxiety and increasing life satisfaction, bringing a sense of calm. It doesn't matter if you're good at it; that's the beautiful thing. If we can set aside our inner critic, we can make, share, and enjoy all the benefits of being artistic. You can also just observe other people's art.For example, going to watch live music, visiting an art gallery, or connecting with other creators all provide great benefits. Even watching YouTube videos about people making things is a fantastic way to engage with creativity.If you feel like you're not an artist and you don't want to create, you can still be a patron of the arts and receive a huge benefit to your brain. Creativity is a powerful mechanism for transforming your life, getting perspective on your feelings and expressing yourself. "Your Brain on Art" is interesting because it approaches things from a scientific perspective, explaining what's actually happening in our brains when we're engaging with art."Life in 5 Senses" by Gretchen Rubin.In this book, the author visited an art gallery every day for a year, focusing on one of the senses each time. It's a fascinating read about her personal journey through mindfulness and connection with art in a place she enjoys, all while being attuned to her senses. It ties in art and mindfulness, which are huge parts of spirituality."Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents" by Lindsay C. Gibson.To dig into the deeper parts of ourselves, I recommend this author and her very clear perspective on dealing with dysfunctional and emotionally immature people. This book is especially beneficial if you have narcissists in your family, but it's relevant for any relationship dynamic. It's aimed at children of emotionally immature parents, but anyone can gain insight from it.There's also "Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents," which focuses on honouring your emotions, nurturing yourself, and living with confidence, also by Lindsay C. Gibson. These are fantastic books filled with valuable information about narcissism from various perspectives.What I appreciate about Gibson's work is its focus on emotionally immature behaviour and how to spot it, cope with it, and understand its impact on you. It's essential for those who didn't have parents who could teach the necessary skills for coping, regulating, and grounding.I think everybody should read those two books because it's surprising how many emotionally immature people you might encounter, even outside your family—important insights for navigating friendships, coworkers, bosses, or neighbours whose behaviour leaves you puzzled."The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life" by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander.Benjamin Zander, the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, has a fantastic TED Talk about classical music. He's quite a character, and this book is a really great read. It provides a way of bringing forth people's creativity. This book is about leading people so that they are in their most creative, expressive, innovative, and inventive selves.This is important if you're trying to solve big problems or figure things out in any capacity, whether in a workplace setting or even within families, as we're leaders in our families and communities."The Gift: 14 Lessons to Save Your Life" by Dr. Edith Eger.Shifting gears to something very deep and profound, we have The Gift. Dr Eger is a psychologist, a Holocaust survivor, and well into her nineties, with a truly transformational message. If you're struggling and seeking a new perspective, this book is a brilliant guide to the power you have to transform your outlook on life.Her perspective focuses on 14 different ways of reframing experiences in a positive and nurturing manner while honouring the harms that may have happened to you. One of her profound sayings is "There's no forgiveness without rage", so you must experience, express, and allow the energy to move through without it keeping you stuck.It addresses how to move through incredibly challenging and painful experiences and connect deeply to the grace and beauty of life. This book is beautifully written, heartfelt, and one of the most inspiring reads I've ever encountered. Life changing!"Slow Productivity" by Cal NewportThese are in no particular order."Slow Productivity" has helped me save my brain because I have so many things I want to do, and it feels like there's not enough time to do them. This is a really great book about how, by going slow, you can go faster, especially if you are doing mental work or anything creative.You actually need space and time in order to put complex ideas together in a new way. So if you're a writer or your main work is using your brain rather than using your muscles, this is a really good one. It's a very well-written, well-researched book, and it helps give you a new perspective on the best way to work.We always think that if we want to get somewhere faster, we have to push harder and go there directly. But really, if you are doing anything creative or with your brain, going slower will get you there faster. The more you try to rush something, the lower the quality will be. Go slow to go fast!"Roar Like a Goddess: Every Woman's Guide to Becoming Unapologetically Powerful, Prosperous, and Peaceful" by Archara ShunyaThis book is so inspiring, and I recommend it to many people simply because it's so beautiful. I highly recommend listening to the audiobook version of this one, as you get to hear the author's voice as she tells the stories, and it's just magical. She tells stories about different goddesses and how we can apply those energies in our lives. It is a beautiful and empowering read. So if you want to access that wisdom and power of being a woman, I think it's good for everybody, regardless of how you identify. It's just a remarkable read."No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with Internal Family Systems" by Richard SchwartzThis book is a fantastic introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS), which is a therapy technique. Richard Schwartz is one of the primary creators of this technique. It's all about understanding that inside us are these multitudes of voices, parts of us that are all talking at once. One part of us, maybe the inner critic, is bullying the inner child, and maybe there's an inner adult or other aspects of your inner world.He treats all of these inner voices as though they are part of your internal family, and you can talk to each one of these parts and see what they need. When you do that, there's this central self—the part of you, your consciousness, that is truly you, steps forward in the middle.There are all the voices we have inside, and then there's the observer. When we pop into that observer's point of view, that's where we connect to this sort of spiritual essence of ourselves. It is a really interesting and gentle way of reframing what is happening with our inner critic.What he often says is that our inner critic is actually a childlike consciousness that is trying to protect us, to scare us away from harm and danger before we even go there. That little critic is trying to control our behaviour so that we won't get any more damage from abusive influences.If we recognize that inner critic as a child, we don't get rough with the part of us that's rough with us. We can be gentle, kind, and nurturing, then manage it with this reframe to gain a new inner awareness. "Hidden Life of Trees" by Peter WohllebenThe Hidden Life of Trees, written by a forester and scientist, explores how trees communicate with each other and their dynamic nature. It's a very sweetly written book. If you're looking to restore and balance your nervous system, I highly recommend the audiobook version. The narrator's voice is particularly soothing.It's a really sweet way to understand how connected trees are, something we often think of as individuals. They live and communicate in these communities, and that extended community is something we're also part of. A fantastic nervous system rebalancing read."Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants" by Robin Wall Kimmerer.It's just such a beautiful book. She is a botanist and an indigenous lady, and this book offers a really beautiful explanation of core philosophical concepts of a gift economy and how we can relate to our natural environment in a cooperative way rather than a dominator mindset.It's transformational on many levels and is a really good introduction to a whole new worldview, for shifting away from a colonial or hierarchical view, where human beings are at the top of a ladder and everything exists for our use. Instead, it emphasizes an interconnected way of being in the world, focusing on relationships and nurturing connections with the natural world and with each other. It is very beautiful, and there's some really cool botany in there. If you're looking for some science, it's also an excellent science book."The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself", by Michael Singer,This is one of those books that was just handed to me over and over again. It is a great read that helps you release your grip on who you truly are, letting go of your status, name, and accomplishments - who are you then?. If you take all of that away, who are you in the middle of all of that? The truth is, who you are is this conscious soul that's connected to all things.I find this book very impactful; it's very short, but very dense. It's one of those books where you read a paragraph, and then you have to sit and reflect. It's a slow read for me, even though it's a short book, but it contains beautiful concepts that can tap you into who you truly are at your core."The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life" by Lisa MillerThis is another fascinating read. She is a brain researcher, and it's a great blend of science and spirituality. Initially, she studied people with depression and found in the data that those with any form of spiritual connection—whether religious or a connection to something greater, like nature, meditation, mindfulness, or faith—seemed to be protected from depression.This spiritual connection changes your brain, and researchers can actually see this in the brains of people who actively cultivate their spiritual connections; it lowers their instances of depression. It's so fascinating to me, given my background in science and the work I do. I'm always intrigued by the overlaps of spirituality and science. "The Order of Time" written by Carlo RovelliIt's about quantum physics and the nature of time from a scientific perspective. Time is really weird, and it has a connection to gravity and speed. To sum up the whole book, time is truly strange.It's a short read, but very dense; you really need to think about it. However, it is exceptionally well-written. Ravelli explains many deep science concepts in a poetic way. If you appreciate audiobooks, Benedict Cumberbatch narrates the audiobook version, so you might want to check that out.The Order of Time is a great introduction to quantum physics and relates to how I believe Reiki works. Much of the way Reiki is described from a spiritual standpoint overlaps with how quantum physicists explain the nature of reality. Combining those two ideas suggests that Reiki operates as a quantum phenomenon we connect to with our consciousness.I enjoy exploring quantum physics as it offers insight into a potential understanding of the mechanics of Reiki, alongside a spiritual connection to vast energies. I've had many strange experiences that connect me to something greater."Be Here Now" by Ram Dass,This book delves into the power of being present, emphasizing that the spiritual moment exists in the now. All time is essentially the present, and by allowing yourself to be completely present, you can enter a timeless spiritual space. This concept forms the core of Ram Dass's teachings, and the book is both beautifully written and illustrated. It's best to get a hard copy, as it has a nice, trippy quality to it, plus beautiful illustrations."Women Who Run with the Wolves" by Clarissa Pinkola Estés.A book that changed my life, I couldn't put it down when I first encountered it. I would say that was my first introduction to spirituality. This is not necessarily a spiritual book; it's about fairy tales and the Wild Woman archetype. "Women Who Run with the Wolves" was the first book where I connected to the concept of a spiritually strong woman, connected to nature and her primal instincts as being a powerful model for how I wanted to be in the world. This book was just transformative for me."The Original Reiki Handbook of Dr Mikao Usui" by Dr. Mikao Usui, translated by Frank Arjava Petter.Another amazing book that people ask me about when seeking recommendations for a Reiki book. I feel it's best to go to the source! It's an excellent source for your Reiki studies. For a long time, people believed that Reiki was only passed down orally, from teacher to student. However, there actually was a handbook written by Master Usui, which has been translated from Japanese to English with illustrations. It offers a fascinating look into the origins of this amazing healing modality for anyone interested in Reiki and its history."The Secret Art of Happiness. Change your Life with the Reiki Ideals", written by me, Geneva Robins.This book is based on the Reiki ideals, which are these five simple lessons for doing fewer things that cause you distress and more things that help bring ease. When you do those things, you invite happiness into your world.The Secret Art of Happiness is based on what I observed with my students when I was teaching Reiki. The people who got the most out of their Reiki classes were the ones who started really following the Reiki ideals.The Reiki Ideals, also known as the Reiki Principles, are: Just for today, I will let go of anger; I will let go of worry; I'll be grateful for my many blessings; I will do my work, which is my spiritual work, honestly; and I will be kind to myself and every living thing.This book gives you a tangible guide with journaling and meditation prompts and affirmation ladders to help you shift to a new state of empowered energy."Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose" by Martha Beck I think it is fantastic. It is such a good read if you or anyone you know suffers from anxiety, even in a little tiny way.It has really good practical tools and techniques, along with an understanding of the brain science behind it. All of that is very well written and explains exactly proven techniques to decrease your anxiety. If you can tap into your creativity and your curiosity, it basically switches you into a different mode in your brain where you are not anxious."Whole Brain Living: Anatomy of Choice, and the 4 Characters that Drive Our Life" by Jill Bolte Taylor.Jill Bolte Taylor is a neuroanatomist who had a left hemisphere stroke, hemorrhage, that took over the whole left side of her brain, basically knocking her left brain offline. She could only use her right hemisphere, and because she was a neuroanatomist, she was aware and observing what was happening in her brain.She was fascinated as her whole left side of her brain shut down and even more fascinated as she recovered from her stroke and regained that left brain, learning to let the left and right brains play together. She describes that there are four parts of our brain, and they each have a different worldview on what makes up the inside of you and your connection with all things. So that's a really good one."Braving the Wilderness." by Brené Brown.Brene Brown, if you're not familiar, is a social worker and researcher focused on shame and vulnerability, and how vulnerability is essential to creativity and innovation, and bringing our best work into the world. What I love about "Braving the Wilderness" is that it's all about truly belonging. To truly have a sense of belonging, we have to belong to ourselves first and risk being alone in the wilderness.If we pretend to be someone we're not, we can't connect because people will connect to the mask we're wearing, not to who we truly are. So we have to brave that vulnerable space of sharing ourselves with people or being authentically curious about who we genuinely are, and share that with people who have earned the right to our story.In this book, she talks about the acronym for trust: BRAVING. It is magical. If you struggle with either over-trusting or under-trusting people, the BRAVING acronym is essentially the recipe for trust.  "Braving the Wilderness" is a fantastic read on all levels."You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise HayIt is so very good—it's very insightful about the mind-body connection and using affirmations to change your inner tape and dialogue. We use this book as a textbook in our Reiki Courses to help understand the mind-body connection."Seth Speaks" by Jane Roberts.It's an older book where Jane Roberts channelled a being called Seth. It's just wild and trippy, delving into the nature of consciousness, who we are, and how the soul and reincarnation work. A very profound and thought-provoking read."Nosso Lar" (which means “Our Home” in Portuguese) written by Francisco Candido XavierFrancisco Candido Xavier is a Brazilian author who channelled over 400 books, some of which are being translated into English. The "Nosso Lar" series talks about life on the other side, reincarnation, and various other concepts. I find it to be a very deep dive into what the other side is like.  What is your Favourite Spiritual Book?And there are so many more! Please drop a line; I'd love to hear how this all sits with you. If there's a book I mentioned that you absolutely love or don't, that's great. Let me know! If there are books that you think I need to read, please mention them. We may do another one of these reading list podcasts in the next little while. I'd love to hear from you!

Alex Grey is an American visual artist, author, teacher, and Vajrayana practitioner known for creating spiritual and psychedelic artwork such as his 21-painting Sacred Mirrors series. He works in multiple forms including performance art, process art, installation art, sculpture, visionary art, and painting. He is also on the board of advisors for the Center for Cognitive Liberty and Ethics, and is the Chair of Wisdom University's Sacred Art Department. He and his wife Allyson Grey are the co-founders of The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors (CoSM), a non-profit organization in Wappingers Falls, New York.Allyson Grey, a conceptual abstract painter and co-founder of CoSM, Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, has long been a mentor and influencer of the contemporary Visionary Art movement. In 1971, in a psychedelic awakening through the guidance of Ram Dass' book Be Here Now, Allyson heard a voice calling her to express in her art an essentialized world view. Chaos, Order & Secret Writing came to artistically symbolize the three essential characteristics of human perception, a minimal yet all-encompassing artistic statement worthy of immersion for a lifetime. Allyson's art is a personal and shared meditation on the structure of thought, life and enlightenment.Episode Highlights▶ The origin story of the Sacred Mirrors and the creation of CoSM▶ How LSD catalyzed Alex and Allyson's personal and spiritual awakening▶ Why creativity is a spiritual practice and a gateway to soul's purpose▶ The transformative power of psychedelics on healing and self-awareness▶ Why staying creative every day is key to manifesting your soul's work▶ Art as evidence of your inner vision and a path to service▶ The role of intention, commitment, and patience in creative fulfillment▶ Creativity as essential medicine for a disconnected society▶ Psychedelics and relationships: how shared experiences deepen intimacy▶ The future of CoSM and the long-awaited opening of EntheonAllyson & Alex Grey's Links & Resources▶ Allyson and Alex Grey / CoSM: https://www.cosm.org/▶ Alex Grey's website: https://www.alexgrey.com/▶ Allyson Grey's website: https://www.allysongrey.com▶ CoSM YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVxulrA3TWY1_WSeFD3eGg  Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz ▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines

How do life's unexpected twists lead to profound transformation? In Episode 73 of Plus Fitness with Tara, I open up about my personal journey through health challenges and career pivots. From battling a benign tumor to navigating a taxing Canada Revenue Agency investigation, I share how these experiences steered me from the film industry to the wellness sector. Discover how adrenal fatigue and carotid artery plaque buildup forced me to reevaluate my path, leading to new ventures like NS Fit for You and Find Your Feet.I delve into my spiritual exploration, inspired by luminaries like Deepak Chopra and Oprah Winfrey, and discuss the transformative power of love and consciousness. With the support of friends, family, and professionals like Danielle Melanson and Michelle Pfile, I found healing in mindfulness and meditation. Join me as I reflect on the journey of self-love, gratitude, and the profound impact of compassion in overcoming life's hurdles. Tune in for an inspiring tale of resilience and growth! For more info and helpful tips visit my website at taraCmacdonald.comConnect with me and my growing community on Facebook and Instagram!Yours in health, Tara

For episode 268, Emma Seppälä returns to the Metta Hour for our ongoing Anxiety Series.In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and different researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. This is the eighth episode in the series.Emma Seppälä is a best-selling author, Yale lecturer, and international keynote speaker. She teaches executives at the Yale School of Management and is faculty director of the Yale School of Management's Women's Leadership Program. She is also the Science Director of Stanford University's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. A psychologist and research scientist by training, Emma's expertise is the science of happiness, emotional intelligence, and social connection. Her latest book, “Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos” came out in 2024.In this conversation, Emma and Sharon speak about:Mental Health study on university studentsHow self-compassion figures into wellbeingReflective Best-Self Exercise How the Dalai Lama made a mistakeSovereignty: awareness + courage + energySuppressing emotions makes them strongerEmma's experience with an Eating DisorderWorking with difficult emotionsDifferent regulation techniquesBreathing techniques for regulationResearch on LovingkindnessBenefits of meditationHow intuition can help our anxietyEmma closes the conversation with a guided breathing practice. To learn more about Emma's work and get a copy of “Sovereign” on her website right here. Learn about Emma's 6-week course, the Science of Sovereignty right here.Check out the first episode in the Anxiety Podcast Series with Dr. Jud Brewer on Ep.260 of the Metta Hour Podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In diesem Video lade ich dich zu einem kleinen Experiment ein: Wir blicken auf das Leben von Ram Dass – Autor von Be Here Now und spiritueller Lehrer – durch die Linse der Gene Keys (Genschlüssel). Was wäre, wenn deine Bestimmung schon geschrieben steht? Was, wenn du sie nicht erfinden musst, sondern nur erinnern darfst?

Trechos retirados de gravações em Satsang.Ram Dass, nascido Richard Alpert (1931-2019), foi um renomado professor espiritual, psicólogo e escritor americano.Formado em Harvard, tornou-se professor de psicologia e colaborou em estudos pioneiros sobre os efeitos terapêuticos de substâncias psicodélicas. Após uma viagem à Índia nos anos 1960, conheceu seu guru Neem Karoli Baba, que o renomeou Ram Dass (“Servo de Deus”). Essa experiência transformou sua vida e o levou a mergulhar na espiritualidade. Ele se dedicou a integrar ensinamentos espirituais orientais à vida moderna ocidental.Ram Dass ensinava a importância da prática espiritual na vida cotidiana, enfatizando a presença, a compaixão e o amor incondicional. Seu livro Be Here Now (1971) tornou-se um clássico espiritual, incentivando leitores a viverem no momento presente e a explorarem a interconexão da vida. Ele também abordava temas como a aceitação da mortalidade, a busca pelo significado da vida e o serviço desinteressado como caminho espiritual.Ram Dass foi uma figura central na introdução da espiritualidade oriental ao Ocidente. Sua abordagem inclusiva e prática influenciou gerações de buscadores espirituais. Seus ensinamentos continuam vivos por meio de seus livros, palestras e a Fundação Love Serve Remember, que promove sua mensagem de amor e serviço.

For episode 267, Deb Dana makes her first appearance on the Metta Hour for our ongoing Anxiety Series.In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and different researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. This is the seventh episode in the series.Deb Dana, LCSW, is a clinician, consultant, author, and international lecturer on polyvagal theory-informed work with trauma survivors and is the leading translator of this scientific work to the public and mental health professionals. A founding member of the Polyvagal Institute, Deb developed the signature Rhythm of Regulation® Clinical Training Series: The Science of Feeling Safe Enough To Fall in Love with Life and Take the Risks of Living. She is also the author of many books, her most recent 2025 release, Glimmers Journal: Reflect on the Small Moments That Bring You Joy, Safety, and Connection.In this conversation, Deb and Sharon speak about:Overview of Polyvagal TheoryHow Deb came to her workUnderstanding our nervous systemHow Polyvagal Theory impacts anxietyBeing with anxiety vs being hijacked by itThe spaciousness of Ventral RegulationSympathetic versus parasympatheticThe biological imperative of connectionHistory of co-regulation in PVTThe Autonomic LadderImpact of a clinician's compassionTransmitting cues of safety to othersSavoring the practice of 30 secondsThe difference between inconvenience and dangerThe Rhythm of RegulationBreath as a regulatory toolGathering GlimmersBuilding the capacity to face suffering differentlyBreakdown of a glimmer practiceHaving a sensitivity to our traumaDeb closes the conversation with a guided practice on the Story of the Three States. To learn more about Deb's work, you can visit her website right here and checkout her latest books: the Glimmers Journal and the Nervous System Workbook.Check out the first episode in the Anxiety Podcast Series with Dr. Jud Brewer on Ep .260 of the Metta Hour PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Energy Works, Lauren and Blaine take a clear-eyed look at what presence requires and why it's easy to lose track of.They discuss the everyday ways attention drifts, such as scrolling while eating or mentally checking out while doing chores. They also cover the energetic toll of constant multitasking and why refocusing your attention on the body is essential. Drawing from the Yoga Sutras, mindfulness, and Energy Medicine tools, they offer accessible ways to stay connected in real time.Topics include: • Why the mind is an unreliable narrator • The first two Yoga Sutras and their relevance to presence • How multitasking drains energy and dulls joy • The effects of eating, working, and scrolling all at once • What it feels like to be in the moment, and why it's rare • How breath can shift your state quickly • Using tapping to return to the body • Personal examples of remembering (and forgetting) to be present • Why your attention matters, and how to reclaim itPress play if you've been feeling scattered, stretched, or stuck in your head. This one's a love letter to the now.

For episode 266, Amishi Jha returns to the Metta Hour for our ongoing Anxiety Series.In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and different researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. This is the sixth episode in the series.Amishi is Director of Contemplative Neuroscience and Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. She studies the brain's attention system and the effects of mindfulness training on resilience and performance in high-demand professions, including the military, emergency services, and medicine. Her research has been supported by the Dept. of Defense and featured by TED, NATO, the World Economic Forum, The New York Times, and NPR. She led the first large-scale study of mindfulness training with active-duty service members. She is the author of the national bestseller Peak Mind and creator of the Pushups for the Mind app.In this episode, Amishi and Sharon speak about:• Mindfulness in mental health• Cognitive resilience• Eustress and how it serves us• Mismatch between capacity and challenge • Attention as resilience• Flashlight attention for clarification & focus• Floodlight attention for situation awareness • Executive Functioning• How to begin attention training• Myths about stress and anxiety• The participatory nature of the brain• The attentional decline of burnout• Compassion Fatigue• Cognitive versus emotional empathy• Amishi's new app, Pushups for the Mind• The minimum effective dose of meditation To learn more about Amishi's work, you can visit her website right here and download her new app right here. Please note that the Pushups for the Mind app is free for all U.S. active service military members.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For episode 265, Sharon speaks with and activist and author, Shanon Watts about her new book, Fired Up.Shannon is the founder of Moms Demand Action, the largest grassroots group fighting gun violence in the U.S. Known as the ‘summoner of women's audacity,' she has been named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People, a Forbes 50 over 50 Changemaker, and a Glamour Woman of the Year. Shannon is also an active board member of Emerge America, one of the nation's leading organizations for recruiting and training women to run for office. Helping to redefine what's possible when audacious women unite to drive change, she writes regularly about culture, politics and women's issues for her Substack, Playing with Fire, and outlets like The Washington Post, Elle, Time, The 19th. Her new book, Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age, is coming out on June 17th, 2025. To learn more about Shannon's work, or get a copy of Fired Up you can visit her website here.In this conversation, Shannon and Sharon speak about:The impetus for Shannon's bookHow to live a life on fireShannon's personal storyMarrying our abilities, values & desiresBeing burned up by our angerSurvivors of gun violenceWhat holds us backSharon's fear of public speakingThe firestarter triangleHow we find our desires & aspirationsSharon and Sharon's top valuesLiving with a sense of what you care aboutHow do we sustain our fire?Community BuildingFirestarter UniversityShannon closes the conversation with a short reading from her book, Fired Up.Join Sharon for her new online course, Intro to Meditation, starting June 21st. With meditation becoming increasingly popular, it can be hard to know where to begin. This four-day introductory course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of meditation. This course is ideal for beginners who want to establish a practice, as well as experienced students seeking a refresher course. Learn more: Intro to Meditation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ce mercredi soir, Marjorie Hache vous accompagne pour deux heures de rock et pop avec des classiques de R.E.M., Roy Orbison et Pantera. Les nouveautés incluent Garbage avec "Get Out Of My Face Aka Bad Kitty", extrait de leur album "Let All That We Imagine Be The Light", ainsi que "Background Noise" de Pulp, extrait de leur nouvel album "More", le remier depuis 24 ans. En hommage à Brian Wilson qui vient de disparaitre, on écoute "God Only Knows". La soirée continue avec Witch, groupe zambien de Zamrock, et le single "Queenless King" et Andy Shauf et son projet Foxwarren avec "Deadhead". La reprise du soir est "Take Me To The River" d'Al Green, interprétée par Lorde. L'émission se termine avec Oasis et leur classique "Be Here Now". Garbage - Get Out My Face Aka Bad Kitty Aerosmith - Love In An Elevator Beach Boys - God Only Knows R.E.M. - Uberlin Dinosaur Pile Up - Big Dogs Stretch - Why Did You Do It Amy Winehouse - You Know I'm No Good Pulp - Background Noise Roy Orbison - You Got It House Of Protection - Fire Neil Young - Hey Hey My My (Into The Black) Ty Segall - Buildings Lorde - Take Me To The River Travis - Why Does It Always Rain On Me Wolf Alice - Bloom Baby Bloom Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze Pantera - Walk Scissor Sisters - Take Your Mama (Live At Live 8, Hyde Park, London) The Boomtown Rats - I Dont Like Mondays Radiohead - In Limbo Foxwarren - Deadhead Royal Blood - Out Of The Black Nick Drake - Place To Be Limp Bizkit - Take A Look Around Oasis - All Around The World Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

For episode 264, Soren Gordhamer returns to the Metta Hour for our ongoing Anxiety Series. In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and different researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. This is the fifth episode in the series. Soren Gordhamer is the founder and host of Wisdom 2.0, the premier conference exploring living with greater mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion in the modern age. He is also a Co-Founder and General Partner of Wisdom Ventures, along with Jack Kornfield and Yung Pueblo, which invests in companies creating a more just and compassionate world. Soren is also the founder of the Lineage Project in NYC, and also spent a year on the Global Walk for a Livable World, a three-and-a-half world walk. He and Jon Kabat-Zinn also co-hosted the Mitigation Retreat, which was a free 3-month course held every weekday offering meditations and teachings during Covid. Soren is the author of numerous books. His latest, The Essential: Discovering What Really Matters in an Age of Distraction, was released in May of 2025. In this episode, Sharon and Soren speak about:The context for cultural anxiety The development of social mediaBecoming aware of our storiesDo we need a new narrative?Redefining our worthRevamping our North StarHarnessing all our energiesDismantling our armorHow shame drives mental healthThe point of vulnerability Dalai Lama meeting formerly incarceratedLiving from a place of lackRam Dass' somebody-nessSoren walking the worldThe role information plays in anxietySoren closes the conversation with a guided meditation. To get a copy of Soren's new book, The Essential, visit his website right here.Listen to Soren's first appearance on the Metta House from 2020 right here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

L'info du matin - Grégory Ascher et Justine Salmon ont parlé du sommeil et de ses trois phases : sommeil lent léger, sommeil lent profond et sommeil paradoxal. Lors de la première, les muscles se détendent, la température corporelle baisse ainsi que la pression artérielle et le rythme cardiaque. Le winner du jour - En Australie, un député a célébré la fin de son mandat en buvant une bière dans sa chaussure, une tradition locale appelée "shoey". - Aux États-Unis, un chasseur de tornades a fait sa demande en mariage devant une tornade en activité. Le flashback d'août 1997 - "Alane" de Wes devient le tube de l'été. - Sortie de "Backstreet's Back", deuxième album des Backstreet Boys. - Oasis sort "Be Here Now", leur troisième album. Les savoirs inutiles - Au Japon, planter ses baguettes dans un bol de riz est très mal vu, car cela rappelle un rite funéraire réservé aux défunts. 3 choses à savoir sur Lenny Kravitz Qu'est-ce qu'on teste ? - Le climatiseur personnel Reon Pocket Pro de Sony, qui fait aussi chauffage, vendu à 229€. - Un t-shirt de la marque Malwee capable de capturer le CO2, à raison d'autant qu'un arbre adulte par jour, pour 20€. Le jeu surprise Séverine de Bourgogne Fresne près de Reims gagne un bon d'achat de 2000 € chez Belambra. La banque RTL2 - David de Rueil-Malmaison gagne 900 euros. - Lou de Reims gagne 500 euros. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Be Here Now under MAHARAJJI's blanket as Baba Here Love and Danny Goldberg discuss “Life, Death and Dennis Hopper” a new album by The Waterboys. They also discuss many topics related to the album. All of it is applied to our spiritual awakening happening Here and Now.“There was a major shift that occurred in the 60's, the shift from what you call absolute reality; thinking that what you saw and what your thinking mind thought it understood was only one kind of reality. And there was another experience of reality.” - Ram DassLink to listen to the albumhttps://open.spotify.com/album/4zcR2kmwgFtBxHwBLrnCzl?si=bS5tDnCPSV6UU_l4D_m4GgDanny's new book!!!Liberals with Attitude: The Rodney King Beating and the Fight For the Soul of Los Angeles By: Danny Goldberghttps://www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/liberals-with-attitude/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3CeLH-zQtXOJbzTNxg89sVtjGk5w7feWRjIPTLDYP_t17KTBXw9YkFsf4_aem_xejTdkiJEHR7zZzQqqP2CADanny Goldberg's websitehttps://www.dannygoldberg.comHere we are!!!It's all One!!!Peace and Love!!!

For episode 263 of the Metta Hour, we are continuing our Anxiety Series with a re-release of a conversation with Dr. Richie J. Davidson, PhD, that originally aired in 2023.In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers, and different researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. This is the fourth episode in the series. Richie Davidson is the William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Founder and Director of the Center for Healthy Minds. He is best known for his groundbreaking work studying emotion and the brain. A friend and confidante of the Dalai Lama, he is a highly sought-after expert and speaker, leading conversations on well-being on international stages such as the World Economic Forum, where he serves on the Global Council on Mental Health.Join Richie's upcoming course The Science of Flourishing: Well-Being Skills for Daily Life. Save 20% off the course using the coupon code METTA20.In this episode, Sharon and Richie discuss:• How Richie came to this path• Meeting Daniel Goleman and Ram Dass• How Danny Goleman brought Sharon to her first retreat• The term “Mental Health”• Innate Goodness• Believing in Growth Mindset• A vision of possibility for ourselves• The role of systemic oppression in mental well-being• Intergenerational Resilience• Richie's four pillars of well-being• Personal mental hygiene• “The road to Lhasa goes up and down” - Mingyur Rinpoche• The value of community and teachers in mental health • Richie driving Mingyur Rinpoche• Contemplative Neuroscience• The Science of Flourishing Course• Richie's new book project• The conversation closes with a guided meditation led by Richie.To learn more about Riche's work or his different books, you can visit his website and check out the Center for Healthy Minds.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Life Unrushed: The Art of Being Here Now In a world that constantly urges us to speed up, we often feel like life is passing us by in a blur. Welcome to Life Unrushed, where we explore how intentionally slowing down and cultivating presence allows us to truly see, feel, and experience the richness we've been missing. New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist

The classic teaching "Be Here Now" requires that we "Let Go Now" - of everything and anything that is not present.  How do we do this?  I share some guiding principles of the art of renunciation with practical examples and teachings through the ages. This is the first talk on my podcast, from the fall of 2011.

Send us a textGuitar prodigy Zack Quintana takes us through his remarkable musical journey, from picking up the guitar at age four to fronting bands by eight years old. With footage showing him shredding Hendrix solos as a child, it's no wonder the podcast host introduces him as "one of the best guitarists I ever met."During this intimate conversation, Quintana reveals the profound impact of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon on his approach to guitar playing. Rather than focusing on technical prowess, he learned to appreciate David Gilmour's "simple but powerful and tasteful" style where "every note is perfectly placed." This watershed moment coincided with his discovery of synesthesia – a condition that allows him to "hear colors" – making the album particularly significant in his development.The spiritual dimension of Quintana's artistry emerges through his discussion of Ram Dass's "Be Here Now," which helped him navigate the tension between artistic expression and ego-driven validation. "Creating for me is now almost meditative than trying to get a hit record," he explains, offering valuable perspective on maintaining authenticity in an industry often focused on external metrics of success.Live performance holds special significance for Quintana, inspired by the Grateful Dead's legendary Europe '72 recordings. He champions the idea that each performance should be unique, a philosophy that extends to his recording approach – prioritizing live energy even in studio settings. With influences ranging from Hendrix's revolutionary guitar techniques to Prince's commanding stage presence, Quintana continues crafting his distinctive musical identity with new releases on the horizon. Follow Zack on Instagram @ZackQuintanaOfficial and don't miss his upcoming projects – a Valentine's Day single and two albums dropping this spring!Follow My Pop Five: @mypopfive on all platforms We'll see you next time. But until then, what's your Pop Five?

For episode 262, Sharon speaks with Scott Barry Kaufman as part of the Metta Hour Anxiety Series.In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist exploring the depths of human potential. He is founder of the Center for Human Potential and founder of Self-Actualization Coaching. Scott is the author of eleven books, including Rise Above, his forthcoming book set for release in 2025. Scott is also host of The Psychology Podcast— which has received over 30 million downloads. In this conversation, Sharon and Scott speak about:• Having growth motivation• Shifting the narrative of anxiety• Scott's childhood experiences• Curiosity versus grit• How to shift out of fear• Creating space around anxiety• Welcoming our beautiful monsters• Broadening the Window of Tolerance• Experiencing a sense of bothness• Scott's new book, Rise Above• Victim versus empowerment mindset• Learned Hopefulness• Finding the light within• Pros and cons of sensitivity• The blessings of gratitude and aweThe episode closes with Scott leading a Tonglen practice.You can learn more about Scott's work right here and check out his new book, Rise Above, right here.Check out the first two episodes in the Anxiety Podcast Series with Dr. Jud Brewer right here and Dr. Jenny Taitz right here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wellness + Wisdom | Episode 730 Could your DNA hold a hidden superpower that's just waiting to be activated by light? Brian Richards, Founder of SaunaSpace, joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 730, to uncover how near-infrared saunas can help cleanse toxins, support brain function, and even raise your vibrational frequency, and why embracing your innate power to heal is the ultimate path to true freedom. "One of the effects of photobiomodulation is to correct gene transcription = how the DNA is read. The DNA and the epigenetics are being fixed in a much more powerful way with the near-infrared light than they're being damaged by the ultraviolet component of the sunlight. But indoors, we only use damaging light. There's none of the healing light anymore. So to bring ourselves back into balance, we need to get a lot more near-infrared light. And the incandescent bulb uniquely presents itself as a way to do that." - Brian Richards 10% Off SaunaSpace ThermaLight® technology combines the finest tungsten filaments, mouth-blown red-stained glass, and years of engineering to produce a full-spectrum infrared light that mimics the best of nature. Benefits: Compact and portable, hypoallergenic, tool-free assembly, wheelchair accessible, machine-washable cover, minimalist design, ZERO EMFs. All saunas have the same goal: to raise your core body temperature enough to jump-start its natural healing processes. Traditional saunas use steam, fire, or electric heaters to make the air in the sauna hot, which eventually heats up your body from the outside in. Infrared saunas tap into the science of light to help you sweat faster and more comfortably. Save 10% With code "JOSH10" In This Episode, Brian Richards Uncovers: [00:55] Your DNA Creates Light Brian Richards SaunaSpace - 10% off Sauna Space with code "JOSH10" 525 Red Light Therapy For Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) | Brian Richards How our DNA creates light. The difference between far-infrared and near-infrared light. How we need to have compassion for the people who are stuck in the Matrix. What makes us vibrate at a higher frequency. [04:05] Choose Compassion Over Judgment The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Why there is no benefit to judgment. How compassion is a vehicle for new choices. Be Here Now by Ram Dass We're not truly healed until our family stops triggering us. [06:30] Redefining Biohacking Why we attach a negative meaning to the word "work." How Brian's work is an extension of him and his consciousness. Why SaunaSpace is about being, not about doing. How he's making biohacking and science more heart-focused. Why red light therapy heals us but also enhances the indoor environment. How red light therapy serves as a replacement for fire light. [14:15] The Benefits of Red Light Therapy How SaunaSpace helped Josh's daughter heal jaundice when she was born. Why technology prevents us from connecting with our families. How people gravitate toward the screen because they're constantly stressed out. Why subtle frequencies calm our nervous system, ease stress, and remind us to be ourselves. [18:00] Infrared Sauna VS Regular Sauna How SaunaSpace works holistically to support our well-being. The science of near-infrared light. How man-made EMFs are toxic to us. The difference between an infrared sauna and a regular sauna. Why 15 minutes inside the infrared sauna is enough to get all the benefits. How physical health is not the biggest benefit of the sauna. Why the infrared sauna provides us with more capacity to make lifestyle changes. [25:10] Can Light Change The DNA? How melatonin is produced in the body. Why taking vitamin D supplements is not as efficient as taking light in through the skin. How photobiomodulation corrects gene transcription. Why we only use damaging light indoors. [27:45] How to Get Energy from Light How we can satisfy 70% of our caloric needs through sunlight. Dr. Steven Young Samuel B. Lee The benefits of sun gazing. How we can produce our own energy when we live in alignment with who we truly are. Why we get the benefits of near-infrared light from the sun even on a cloudy day. [33:15] Light + Heat for Optimal Health + Recovery How photobiomodulation supports the healing of traumatic brain injuries. Why light therapy repairs cells and how cells work collectively. How red light therapy helps people heal from stroke. Why heat corrects protein folding. How frequent use of sauna reduces the risk of dementia. [38:10] How to Be Your Authentic Self Why attaching to our programming harms us. How light removes toxins and reactivates cellular rejuvenation. hat it takes to become our best selves. How spiritual and emotional work is an important component of healing. Why our being naturally wants to be authentic. How our guides only help us remember what we already know. Why doing what's aligned with our highest purpose gives us more purpose and happiness. [43:40] The Wounded Healer Why a wounded healer should also focus on their own healing. How the best healers continue to work on themselves. Why curiosity and new experiences reprogram our brain. [46:45] Are You Aware of Your Limitations? How ayahuasca showed Josh that he's not been his true self. Why Brian has been learning about himself through building his business. How experiencing polarity helps us level up in the game. Why we need to take care of the body in order to do the emotional and spiritual work. How physical movement helped Brian realize he was avoiding his emotions. Why taking care of the body has become more accessible to everyone. [54:20] Detoxify Your Body How modern stressors require us to take measures that our ancestors didn't need. Why sauna helps detoxify from toxic chemicals. How we are contaminated with genetically engineered e-coli. Maria Crisler How SaunaSpace and PMF help break up hydrogels in the body. Why the CV-19 vaccine acts like snake venom. Finding Joe (2011) How being true to himself is important for Brian's personal wellness. Why we always have a choice and we can find empowerment instead of victimhood. Leave Wellness + Wisdom a Review on Apple Podcasts Power Quotes From The Show Near-Infrared Light Can Heal Traumatic Brain Injuries "When you have a TBI, you have damage to your nerve cells and your nervous system. The near-infrared light goes into the mitochondria in the brain cells and it promotes regeneration, healing, inflammation reduction, and also anti aging. 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For episode 261, Dr. Jenny Taitz returns to the Metta Hour for our Anxiety Series. Jenny is a clinical psychologist and an assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles. She completed her fellowship in psychology at Yale University School of Medicine and achieved board certifications in cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. In addition to treating clients in her private therapy practice, LA CBT DBT, she is the author of How to Be Single and Happy and End Emotional Eating. Her new book, Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes, is now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats. In this episode, Sharon and Jenny discuss:Jenny's approach to anxietyEmotions are contagiousThe superpower of emotional regulationCultivating an inner lifeThree-point check-inHow to break-up with overthinkingGetting groundingCognitive diffusionNaming your inner criticSitting with uncertaintyBuilding a hope kitBox-breathingLovingkindness Doing good deedsExamining assumptionsSurfing emotional urgesSharon closes with a hypothetical situation about anxiety which Jenny advises on. You can learn more about Jenny's work and get a copy of her book, Stress Resets, on her website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Be Here Now under MAHARAJJI's blanket as Baba Here Love, Sunshine and Jeff Crawford discuss love, conscious politics, what's happening in America, emotions, the resistance, consciousness, grieving, flower power and more. All of it is applied to our spiritual awakening happening NOW.“The most important aspect of love is not in giving or the receiving: it's in the being.” - Ram Dass Bohemia After Darkbohemiaafterdark.comGiant Rock Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/0aZ94yRdPADzYhwv9k4qMZ?si=6OmNj602QYeuqj8tYcP3ZgLove Love LovePlay Play PlayHey!!!It's all OKOM SHAKTI!!!Rest in The Be Love Now moment You get The cosmic joke

For episode 260, we are launching a new Anxiety Series on the Metta Hour. Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. To launch the series, Sharon sits down with Dr. Jud Brewer MD, Ph.D.Dr, Jud is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery,” who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. He is passionate about understanding how our brains work, and how to use that knowledge to help people make deep, permanent change in their lives — with the goal of reducing suffering in the world at large. Dr. Jud is the director of research and innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences at the School of Public Health and Psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University, and a research affiliate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.In this episode, Sharon and Dr. Jud discuss:The neuroscientific definition of anxiety Fear of the futureHow we simulate the futureThe difference between planning and worryingAnxious feeling versus thoughtQualifiers for mental health diagnosesThe research behind Mental NotingThe antidote to anxiety is curiosityExploring gratification to its endHow much does worrying help?Thinking isn't what changes behaviorWe're wired for happinessNeuroscientists don't talk about willpowerInternet myths about anxietyDeprivation curiosityHow misinformation fuels anxietyCollective anxietyDefault Mode NetworkFive Finger BreathingNoticing our “oh no” momentsKindness and curiosity are best friendsThe Unwinding Anxiety AppThe conversation closes with a short guided curiosity practice. You can learn more about Dr. Jud's work and get a copy of his book, Unwinding Anxiety, right here and learn more about his Mindshift Recovery App right here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For episode 259, we bring you the second half of a two-part series on the Force of Kindness.Listen to the first part of this series released earlier in February of 2025 right here.His Holiness the Dalai Lama has stated, “My true religion is kindness.” Although frequently denigrated in our culture as simplistic and weak, the quality of kindness has an inherent power to transform our worldview from one of fear and isolation to one rooted in clarity, courage and compassion in action. Kindness is the fuel that helps us truly “walk our talk” of love. Recording in December or 2024 by the Drepung Gomang Center for Engaging Compassion. In this recording, Sharon teaches on:The aspiration of kindnessBrahma Viharas as a basis for aspirationLovingkindness as ConnectionOur Subway CarReflection on InterconnectionThe definition of CompassionSympathetic JoyGratitude as the energizerEquanimity as the secret ingredientThe eight vicissitudesThe episode closes with Sharon taking some questions from the audienceJoin Sharon's upcoming ten-day wisdom course exploring Equanimity starting March 5th. Learn more right here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Be Here Now under MAHARAJJI'S blanket as Baba Here Love, Sunshine and Danny Goldberg discuss Danny's new book, mind reactions to the media, prayer, doing our part, Krishna Das, Led Zeppelin, getting through the day to day, and more. All of it is applied to our spiritual awakening. “The mind judges and holds back, while the heart surrenders everything to the moment.” - Ram Dass“Danny Goldberg, President of Gold Village Entertainment, has worked in the music business as a personal manager, record company president, public relations man and journalist since the late 1960s. His latest book is Bloody Crossroads 2020: Art, Entertainment and Resistance to Trump (Akashic, 2021). Goldberg's previous books include, Serving The Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain, How The Left Lost Teen Spirit, Bumping Into Geniuses: My Life Inside The Rock and Roll Business and In Search of The Lost Chord: 1967 and the Hippie Idea.”Fromhttps://www.dannygoldberg.comLove Love LovePlay Play PlayHey!!!It's all OKOM SHAKTI!!!Rest in The Be Love Now moment You get The cosmic joke

For episode 258, we bring you the first half of a two-part series on the Force of Kindness.His Holiness the Dalai Lama has stated, “My true religion is kindness.” Although frequently denigrated in our culture as simplistic and weak, the quality of kindness has an inherent power to transform our worldview from one of fear and isolation to one rooted in clarity, courage and compassion in action. Kindness is the fuel that helps us truly “walk our talk” of love. Recording in December or 2024 by the Drepung Gomang Center for Engaging Compassion.In this recording, Sharon teaches on:The conditioning we faceHow our culture defines kindnessThe compassionate witnessA ministry of presenceKindness as a motivational stateThe emergent properties of how we pay attentionWho do we pay attention to?Practicing kindness for ourselvesGuided meditation on how we speak to ourselvesPunitive environments cannot sustain growthHow resilience is developed Sayadaw U Pandita's trick questionStay tuned for the second part of this series coming in February of 2025. Join Sharon's upcoming ten-day wisdom course exploring Equanimity starting March 5th. Learn more right here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For episode 257 we are continuing the Fireside Chat Series on the Metta Hour with guest Christina Feldman.This series features intimate conversations with longtime dharma teachers about the early days of their practice and the most impactful moments with their own teachers. Hosted by IMS Online, the seventh episode in this series. Christina is of the generation of dharma teachers that began teaching in the west in 1975 after spending some years in Asia studying and practice in both the Mahayana and Theravadan traditions. She is a co-founder of Gaia House and served as a guiding teacher of IMS beginning in its early days. She teaches Buddhist psychology in several university settings in Europe, and she teaches both traditional retreats and study programs. Christina is the author of Boundless Heart: The Buddha's Path of Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity and co-author of Mindfulness: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Psychology, among other books. The conversation begins with a guided practice led by Christina.In this conversation, Christina and Sharon discuss:How Christina accidentally ended up in India First encountering Tibetan refugeesChristina first learning meditationDharma as an immersive experienceSharon's first attempts to meditateDifferent techniques in Christina's early practiceGoenka's impact on SharonSecular MindfulnessPractice versus PathDefinitions of DukkhaWhat Christina is teaching latelyBodhi CollegeSharon's work with caregiversEquanimity as embodied understandingHow Christina has developed as a teacherThe conversation segues to questions from the audience with a guided meditation from Christina. Sharon and Christina then take questions on specificity of intention, working with physical pain, emptiness as a practice, moving from knowing a truth to living a truth, and Christina's yearly intentions.You can learn more about Christina's work right here. Learn more about IMS Online right here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The United Kingdom in Summer 1998 was an interesting place indeed.In June, the DVD was released for the first time and presumably the first person to ignore random extras, interviews and photo galleries was welcomed with open arms. The Crime and Disorder Act introduces Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOS) was introduced into our vocabulary and the tabloids jumped for joy at the possibility of a plethora of new, stupid headlines about 3am parties, alcopop-fuelled teenagers and wheelie bins.Significantly, it was also almost a year since an historic, seismic shift in the country's cultural and political landscape. The release of Be Here Now.(Checks notes - and Labour's political landslide victory.)And since the Gallagher Brothers self-obsessed, grandiose and frankly rubbish collection of bloat had detonated Britpop, the music scene in UK had undergone a transformation poptastic proportions. And, let's be honest, not a moment too soon.As always, the ever trustworthy team at NOW, That's What I call Music HQ were on hand to deliver a sterling snapshot of the summer's latest and greatest chart toppers. And the series reached another monumental milestone - volume 40. Pop Life was beginning indeed!Step forward, er, Steps! Fifteen year old Billie (no Piper yet folks) who was setting the charts alight with her debut, Aqua who were proving that they were no doll-sized one hit wonders by heading out into the jungle and the almost-a-four piece Spice girls (Get well soon Geri!) were delivering (quite possibly) their finest moment yet. Viva, girls!Add dance music, DANCE MUSIC - well where to begin? Mousse T (with a little help from Chris Tarrant!), Fatboy Slim, David Morales, Lucid and The Tamperer were delivering slices of high powered BPM perfection. WHAT did the charts look like with a chimney on it? But, BUT, our favourite variously compiled brand were not having it all their way in 1998. Those pesky folks over at HITS had more than something to say about that. And plenty of huge (Fresh? New?) hits were now missing from NOW.Which side were you on?Let the compilation battles commence - AGAIN! Joining myself and Pop Music Activism supremo and saviour of pop streaming Rob Johnson as we revisit summer 1998 and NOW 40!As well as all of the above, find out why the CD single was still the BOSS, explore the seventies disco revival impact on the charts, how Iceland was trending setting, rediscover the incredible adventure of remixing supermos The Trouser Enthusiasts and join us as we begin the search for the Irish Billie, the calypso queen of Aldi (possibly), Kerri-Ann. It is a pop journey that you really don't want to miss. Let's Go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For episode 256, we start off the year in podcasts with a conversation between Sharon and first-time guest Norma Ryuko Kawelokū Wong Roshi.Norma is a thought partner, a strategist, and a teacher. She is the abbot of Anko-in, an independent branch temple of Daihonzan Chozen-ji and serves practice communities in Hawai‘i, across the continental U.S., and in Toronto, Canada. She is an 86th-generation Zen Master, having trained at Chozen-ji for over 40 years. Norma has decades of experience in organizing, policy, strategy, and politics in Hawaiʻi, particularly in the area of Native Hawaiian issues, serving in the Hawaiʻi State Legislature and beyond. In the Fall of 2024, she released the book, “When No Things Work,” telling stories, weaving poetry, and offering wisdom at the intersections of strategy, politics, and spiritual activism.In this conversation, Norma and Sharon speak about:How Norma became an activistTaking the long multi-generational viewHow to face discord by seeing the wholeWhen Norms found spiritual teachingsThe inspiration for writing her bookHow Norma approaches faithCollective versus individual workSharon getting humid in MauiOpening to joy and goodnessMethods to interrupt habitsThe rebuild of the Lahaina fires on MauiThe episode closes with Norma leading a resonant breathing practice. You can learn more about Norma's work right here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Omid Safi is a professor at Duke university and is an expert in Sufism and Islamic mysticism. He has authored and edited many books, including Progressive Muslims: On Justice, Gender, and Pluralism, and Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition. He also has a podcast called Sufi Heart, which is part of the Be Here Now network. In this conversation we discuss radical love and justice, with a focus on the mystical experience of God's love. As wild as it may sound to modern secular ears, I think it makes sense to say that reality really is made of God's love, or rather the love that is God. In my work I unpack this vision of reality using terms like the radical unbounded openness of the nonconceptual totality of reality, but it's the same thing. Most importantly, it can be discovered directly through experience.

In this episode Rev. Mikey offers a talk and guided meditation on compassion. The phrases Mikey uses during the meditation are:I feel you. I know you. I love you.Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

For episode 255, Sharon closes out the 2024 year in podcasts with an intimate conversation with Elizabeth Gilbert.Liz is the New York Times bestselling author of Eat Pray Love, Big Magic, the novels City of Girls and The Signature of All Things, and six other books of fiction and nonfiction — which altogether have sold over 25 million copies worldwide. She travels the globe giving talks and workshops that encourage people to lead brave, authentic, and creative lives, and her TED talk, “Your Elusive Creative Genius,” is among their most viewed talks ever. Liz is also the founder of both the Onward Book Club, and the Letters From Love project on Substack.In this conversation, Liz and Sharon speak about:How Liz came to her spiritual practiceWhat love said to Liz twenty years agoSharon's experience doing Letters from Love Cultivating a ministry of presenceLiz's twelve-step work with Love and Sex AddictionTwo-Way PrayerThe ability to receiveLove is not a UPS packageEarth SchoolWhat is my next right action?The beginnings of resilience Why is not a spiritual questionAcknowledging the interconnection of thingsThe episode closes with Liz leading a Letter From Love practice. You can learn more about Liz's work right here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For episode 254, we are continuing the Fireside Chat Series on the Metta Hour with guest Ruth King.This series features intimate conversations with longtime dharma teachers about the early days of their practice and the most impactful moments with their own teachers. Hosted by IMS Online, the sixth episode in this series. Ruth King is the Founder of Mindful of Race Institute, LLC, and is a celebrated author, educator, and meditation teacher. She teaches mindfulness meditation retreats worldwide and develops meditation practitioners at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Insight Meditation Society, and the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program. Ruth is the author of several publications including her most recent, Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism From The Inside Out.In this conversation, Ruth and Sharon discuss:Ruth's first invitation to meditationFirst hearing Jack Kornfield teachThe deep calling to teachInitial misconceptions about meditationRam Dass giving Joseph Goldstein his first teaching jobSharon's first teaching retreatRuth's first teaching in the DC areaRuth's life as a writerArtistry and mindfulnessRuth's BIPOC teaching & online academyThe season of eldership The process of downsizing and movingLetting go versus not holding onNothing is permanent, perfect, or personalThis episode closes with a guided meditation by Ruth.You can learn more about Ruth's work right here and get a copy of Mindful of Race right here. Learn more about IMS Online right here. Listen to Ruth's first episode on the Metta Hour from 2018, Episode 87, right here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For episode 252, Cory Allen makes his first appearance on the Metta Hour podcast.Cory Allen is an author, coach, podcaster, and influencer from Austin, Texas. He writes daily thoughts on mindfulness and mental clarity for his large Instagram following, reaching over a million people a week. Cory is the author of two books, his most recent, Brave New You, has just been released from Hay House in 2024 in hardcover, ebook and audiobook formats. His podcast And Then It Hit Me, has over 300 episodes to date.In this conversation, Sharon and Cory discuss:Meditation BarbieCory's origin storyOpening to greater possibilityCultivating greater agencyStory is everythingKeeping language realHaving an original mindThe importance of self-trustHow our faith evolvesHow Sharon challenges herselfIntuition as an entryway to our deeper selfCory closes the conversation with a guided meditation. You can learn more about Cory's work right here and get a copy of his new book, Brave New You, right here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For episode 252, Kristin Neff returns to the Metta Hour for her third appearance on the podcast.Dr. Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion more than twenty years ago. She has been recognized as one of the most influential researchers in psychology worldwide is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Kristin runs the Self-Compassion Community, an online learning platform where people can learn the skill of self-compassion with the help of others, and is author of the bestselling books Self-Compassion and Fierce Self-Compassion. Her new book, Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout, co-authored with Chris Germer, is now available everywhere.In this conversation, Kristin and Sharon discuss:Kristin's personal burnout Kristin's definition of compassionMyths of self-compassionWhat happens in burnoutNegativity bias sinkholesThe necessity of positive statesHealthy boundariesLoving the Inner critic Research on Self-CompassionSelf-Compassion Example ScenariosKristin's new community offeringKristin closes the conversation with a guided meditation on Self-Compassion. You can learn more about Kristin's work right here and get a copy of her new book, Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout right here. You can join Kristin's Self-Compassion Community right here and take her Self-Compassion Quiz right here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode Mikey offers a talk on the four applications of mindfulness, which are: simple awareness, protective awareness, introspective awareness, and contemplative awareness. Enjoy!Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

For episode 251, Ethan Nichtern returns to the Metta Hour to talk about his new book, Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life's Eight Worldly Winds.Ethan is a contemporary Buddhist teacher and the host of The Road Home Podcast. He is the author of several books, including The Road Home, and has been featured by CNN, NPR, the New York Times, Vogue, and Business Insider, and more.In this conversation, Sharon and Ethan discuss:What Ethan's been up to the past 7 yearsWhat inspired Ethan's new bookThe image of tube peopleThe dichotomy of hope/fearThe eight vicissitudesEthan's definition of equanimityHolding Your SeatLearning to stay with your own mindThe positive sense of prideConfidence as self-respectBuilding confidence if trauma is presentWindow of ToleranceThe Four Powers of ConfidenceEthan's life as a DadEthan closes the conversation with a guided meditation on Raising Windhorse. You can learn more about Ethan's work and get a copy of his new book, Confidence, right here. Listen to Ethan's Road Home Podcast right here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ram Dass shares stories of miracles and talks about truth, relationships, and how some dualistic methods can help us straddle the thin line between chaos and cosmos.Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ramdass and get on your way to being your best self.This show is also sponsored by Magic Mind, a matcha-based energy shot infused with nootropics and adaptogens designed to crush procrastination, brain fog, & fatigue. Use the code RAMDASS at checkout to get up to 50% off your subscription: Magic MindThis episode of Here and Now is from a 1980s talk in Sydney, Australia. Sharing stories from Miracle of Love about Dr. Larry Brilliant's experiences with Maharajji, Ram Dass takes on the subject of miracles. He says the value of these mind-boggling stories is in helping us break the attachment to our thinking minds.Ram Dass tells the story of Maharajji demanding changes to Be Here Now and keys in on the statement, “Money and truth have nothing to do with one another.” He talks about truth, secrets, and how hard it is to be truthful around other human beings. Ram Dass explores the power and trials of relationships based on truth. “The truth is scary,” he says. “Truth keeps shattering your models of how you think it ought to be.” He explains how dualistic methods such as relationships and devotional yoga can help bring us into non-dualism and straddle the thin line between chaos and cosmos.Want to participate in the discussion about this episode of Here and Now? Join us for the SoulPod Meet-Up on October 22nd at 8 p.m. EDT.“Well, the problem with truth is that we are all these kinds of animal/human/unconscious – we all have all this kind of stuff going back and forth. You might look at your partner and suddenly they look like a skeleton. ‘Good morning dear, you look absolutely ghastly.' Can you handle that in a relationship? A relationship based on truth follows the very fine line between chaos and cosmos.” – Ram DassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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For episode 250, Reggie Hubbard returns to the Metta Hour podcast to talk about Election Stress.Reggie is a certified yoga and meditation teacher and the founder/chief serving officer of Active Peace Yoga. He has taught Members of Congress, Congressional Staff, major labor unions, leading progressive organizations, and individuals from all walks of life the simple tools for managing stress and bringing peace to mind, body, and spirit. Reggie's life work sits at the intersection of bringing more peace and balance to activists; guiding the wellness community toward being more engaged, concerned citizens; and enhancing the well-being of all walks of life.Join Sharon for a 7-day online course that helps us reclaim kindness as the superpower it truly is. Distilling over 50 years of Buddhist teaching into practical, accessible and actionable lessons, Sharon's course points us to the core of what it means to be alive, connected, and whole. Learn more: Kindness In A Fractured WorldIn this conversation, Sharon and Reggie discuss:Reggie's recent health emergencyFinding agency to take actionLife is not a raceRecovery processVoting is a sacred actLife in the marginsWorking w/ intense emotionsReggie's work with systemsBoundaries are our friendsThe sanctity of your nervous systemGrounding into the bodyLovingkindness in activismLess pointing fingers, more opening armsEquanimity supporting the processA daily wellness election checklistSharon's Ishta Deva, Lady LibertyReggie closes the conversation with a healing sound meditation. You can learn more about Reggie's work right here. For Election Resources from Sharon, click right here.You can check out Reggie's previous appearance on the Metta Hour Podcast in Episode 201 right here, that was part of our Mental Health Series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wellness + Wisdom | Episode 673 Wellness + Wisdom Podcast Host and Wellness Force Media CEO, Josh Trent, shares how to handle your fear of abandonment and understand where the fear is coming from. Today's Question Josh: How to befriend your fear of abandonment?

Listening to the song of the present moment, Jack uncovers how to dance with life's dynamic rhythms along the harmonizing path to inner-freedom.This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self.“The rhythm of your breath is no different than the rhythm of the stars.” – Jack KornfieldIn this episode, Jack mindfully explores:The art of listening to the song of life, birth and deathWhy it can be so tough to actually “Be Here Now” like Ram DassHow love connects to the present momentAlan Watts, music, dance, and harmonizing to the universeFeeling the rhythms of your breath and bodyLearning to dance to life's dynamic musicStaying open and avoiding spiritual bypassLooking at our body and life clearly and directlyThe power of attention, noting, and spaciousness for diffusing our judgements and emotionsBuddha's discovery of the Middle Way, and why he stopped fighting himselfDealing with the unfinished business of grief, loss, loneliness, woundsHow to handle worries or fantasies that keep looping over and overChögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and the tenderness and fearlessness of an Awakened HeartWhy Buddha focused on humans as ‘five processes,' rather than personalitiesLetting go of our rigid sense of self and diving into the fluidity of lifeNon-grasping and how even enlightenment is a problemDiscovering the true path to liberationDeath, dying, and a reading from the Tibetan Book of the Dead“To listen is to be awake in the present without moving away from or running away from what's actually here.” – Jack Kornfield“The only place to actually love another person, or a tree, or a living creature, or the earth itself, is when we're here in the present.” – Jack KornfieldDiscover your great joy and love in Jack's life-changing new online journey – The Awakened Heart: Discovering Great Joy and Love – Dive in here and now at JackKornfield.comThis Dharma talk originally recorded in 1991 was originally published on DharmaSeed.Join senior meditation teachers David Nichtern and Rebecca D'Onofrio for a free online discussion on the path of developing one's own meditation practice and supporting others who wish to explore this transformative path. Register for free today: The Journey of Becoming a Meditation Teacher | Sep. 19th @ 6:00pm ETSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wellness + Wisdom | Episode 670 How does photon consciousness elevate human awareness? Brian Richards, Founder of SaunaSpace, joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 670, to share why he finds inspiration in ancient teachings, how near-infrared light improves our health and increases our awareness, why we're beings of light, and how photobiomodulation corrects DNA. "The light reminds us that we create our own light. We're much more electromagnetic and quantum than we are chemical or biological. The knowledge we had of ourselves, energy work, and internal alchemy is something so profound that we're just beginning to circle back and remember now." - Brian Richards 10% Off SaunaSpace ThermaLight® technology combines the finest tungsten filaments, mouth-blown red-stained glass, and years of engineering to produce a full-spectrum infrared light that mimics the best of nature. Benefits: Compact and portable, hypoallergenic, tool-free assembly, wheelchair accessible, machine-washable cover, minimalist design, ZERO EMFs. All saunas have the same goal: to raise your core body temperature enough to jump-start its natural healing processes. Traditional saunas use steam, fire, or electric heaters to make the air in the sauna hot, which eventually heats up your body from the outside in. Infrared saunas tap into the science of light to help you sweat faster and more comfortably. Save 10% Off Your Order With "JOSH10" Why Near-Infrared Saunas? Unlike the traditional methods, near-infrared (NIR) light works with your body's biology to create radiant heat—from the inside out. By using near infrared's shorter wavelengths in a way that mimics natural sunlight, the light penetrates deeply to raise your core temperature faster. Near-infrared saunas give you: Ultrafast heat therapy Comfortable air temperatures Built-in light therapy Faster sauna sessions Save 10% With code "JOSH10" In This Episode, Brian Richards Uncovers: [01:30] Rediscovering The Atlantis Brian Richards 525 Red Light Therapy For Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) | Brian Richards Why Brian went on a spiritual trip to Italy and Egypt. Damanhur Foundation We never learn, we only remember. [07:55] The Journey of Remembrance Atlantis: The Antediluvian World by Ignatius Donnelly Why the Atlantis is the foundation of myths and all the different races. Why remembering who we are brings haven on Earth. Egyptian pyramids are the remains of Atlantis. [14:15] Advanced Egyptian Technology How stories help us remember. There is no junk DNA in our bodies. The history of the Egyptian pyramids. How the monuments in Egypt were built using advanced technology used. Why pyramids are antennas connecting to the universe. [20:20] You Create Your Own Light Why the human race is more ancient than we think. How SaunaSpace recreates sun exposure without ultraviolet light. Our DNA creates light. Why Brian is convinced that we're not alone in the universe. There is a war between the natural world and the artificial Matrix. We need to experience the dark in order to be in the light. [26:45] Near-Infrared Light VS Far-Infrared Light How our conditionings are not our own. Why the access to all knowledge is within our DNA. The difference between near-infrared and far-infrared light. Why awareness gives us more responsibility. Once we have awareness, we can't go back to being unconscious. [33:55] Compassion Over Judgment How to choose compassion over judgment. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Why compassion provides a window for new choices. Be Here Now by Ram Dass We're not truly healed until our family stops triggering us. [36:30] The Art of Letting Go Reality Transurfing. Steps I-V by Vadim Zeland 391 Renée Garcia | Reality Transurfing: The Art of Controlling Reality Using Our Freedom of Choice How to let go of assigning importance and attaching to things. What we can do to let go of the need for external validation. How religions outsource the connection to God externally. [41:10] SaunaSpace Rebrand Why Brian decided to rebrand SaunaSpace because it's an extension of his consciousness. How he's changing the narrative of biohacking. Why the infrared sauna is about being, not about doing. How the sauna serves as a replacement for firelight. [49:10] The Benefits of Red Light Therapy How SaunaSpace helped Josh's daughter heal jaundice. Why technology prevents us from connecting with our families. How subtle frequencies heal our nervous system and remind us to be ourselves. [53:00] Infrared Sauna Raises Your Frequency Not every red light bulb is the same. Why SaunaSpace's red light has a higher frequency. How man-made EMFs are toxic to us. The difference between infrared light and regular sauna. Why 15 minutes inside the infrared sauna is enough. Better physical health is not the biggest benefit of the sauna. [01:00:10] Photobiomodulation for DNA Correction Taking vitamin D is not the same as taking light in through our skin. How ultraviolet light damages our DNA. Photobiomodulation corrects our genes. Why indoor lights are not healing. [01:02:40] Light Is an Energy Source Why light is a nutrient source and can satisfy up to 70% of our caloric needs. Dr. Steven Young Samuel B. Lee How sungazing transformed Brian's friend's consciousness. Why we don't need to eat all the time. We get the benefits of the sunshine even when it's cloudy. [01:08:10] Healing Benefits of Heat Therapy How photobiomodulation supports the healing of traumatic brain injury. Why red light is beneficial for nervous system problems. The benefits of heat therapy. [01:13:15] Accessing Infinite Consciousness How Brian blends science and spirituality. We're multidimensional limitless beings. The heart and the mind are both different aspects of the same thing. Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Why we're in an era of awakening right now. [01:18:10] Who Am I? If we take everything away, what is left? How ancient symbols convey a knowing that we're all connected to. Why ancient technology is more advanced or similar to modern technology. What new frequency technology Brian's developing now. [01:26:50] How to Be Your Authentic Self Why attaching ourselves to our programming harms us. How using the infrared sauna helps purify the body to grow awareness. Every guide or therapist only reminds us of what we already know. A wounded healer should address their own issues. Why curiosity and adding variety to our lives reprograms our brain. [01:35:45] How Children Get Programmed Why we need to accept reality and let go of the beliefs we've been holding onto. We can't prevent children from being programmed. How Brian's helping his children understand how to be conscious and have the power of choice. Children absorb how we are and what we say and do. [01:41:15] Learning from Children How having children influenced Brian's growth. Why being ourselves has a positive influence on our children. How Josh realized he was practicing to be himself all his life during an Ayahuasca ceremony. Why we need to experience the polarity to be able to get out of it. [01:47:35] Healing The Physical Body Why we need to unblock the physical body first to elevate our mental, spiritual, emotional, and financial wellness. How physical movement helped Brian realize he was putting the most importance on work. Why we wouldn't need to purchase any biohacking products if we lived the same way our ancestors did. What detox protocol is Brian going through now to get rid of environmental toxins. How we spread genetically engineered e-coli. [01:56:10] Be True to Yourself Why the CV-19 vaccine acts like snake venom. Finding Joe (2011) How being true to himself is important for Brian's personal wellness. Why we always have a choice and we can find empowerment instead of victimhood. Leave Wellness + Wisdom a Review on Apple Podcasts Power Quotes From The Show We Are Not Getting Enough Sunlight "The average American gets 5 to 7 minutes of sunlight a day going out to their car and going to work. We're really deprived of the things that keep us resilient and also allow us to be high frequency and multidimensional." - Brian Richards Head VS Heart "In our individuality, we're this collection of consciousness units, that has decided to have this experience in conjunction with the instrument of a biological form that we sit in. And the two are the same thing. So when we talk about our head versus our heart, and decisions of the heart versus decisions of the mind, it's all different aspects of the same thing." - Brian Richards Align with Your Highest Self "The more you do what's aligned with your highest and best self, the more you're true to yourself, the more meaning you have in your life, the more purpose you have, the more happiness, the more health, the more connection, the more wellness and wisdom you have. It's all coming from within." - Brian Richards Links From Today's Show  Brian Richards 525 Red Light Therapy For Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) | Brian Richards Damanhur Foundation Atlantis: The Antediluvian World by Ignatius Donnelly The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Be Here Now by Ram Dass Reality Transurfing. Steps I-V by Vadim Zeland 391 Renée Garcia | Reality Transurfing: The Art of Controlling Reality Using Our Freedom of Choice Dr. Steven Young Samuel B. 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