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Welcome to Day 2820 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2820 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 119:25-32 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2820 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2820 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: Rising from the Dust – The Choice of the Enlarged Heart In our previous episode on this grand expedition, we climbed through the third stanza of the towering mountain that is Psalm One Hundred Nineteen. We explored the "Gimel" section, where the psalmist prayed for his eyes to be opened to the wondrous, supernatural realities hidden within God's instructions. We recognized a profound truth: to be a citizen of God's Kingdom is to be a foreigner, an exile, on this earth. We learned how to seek the counsel of the Creator's decrees, even when the arrogant princes and the rebel spiritual forces of this world conspire against us. Today, we take our next determined step forward, moving into the fourth stanza of this magnificent, alphabetical masterpiece. We are stepping into the "Dalet" section, covering Psalm One Hundred Nineteen, verses twenty-five through thirty-two, in the New Living Translation. If the previous stanza was about looking around at a hostile, foreign landscape, this new stanza is about looking down at the dirt. The external pressure of living in a contested, fallen world has taken a severe internal and physical toll on the psalmist. He is emotionally exhausted, spiritually depleted, and feeling the heavy, suffocating weight of his own mortality. He has hit rock bottom. But from that place of utter desperation, he makes a powerful, deliberate choice to reject the lies of the enemy, and to cling fiercely to the truth of Yahweh. Let us walk into the valley of the dust, and learn how to run again. The first segment is: The Dust of Mortality and the Breath of Life Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses twenty-five through twenty-seven. I lie in the dust; revive me by your word. I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees. Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. The stanza opens with a stark, devastating confession: "I lie in the dust." Other translations render this as, "My soul clings to the dust." To fully grasp the gravity of this statement, we must view it through the lens of the Ancient Israelite worldview. In biblical cosmology, the "dust" is not just dirt on the ground. It is the ultimate symbol of mortality, the curse, and the grave. In Genesis Chapter Three, after the cosmic rebellion in Eden, humanity was told, "For you were made from dust, and to dust you will return." Furthermore, the dust is the domain of the Serpent—the dark, rebel entity of the Divine Council—who was cursed to eat dust all the days of his life. When the psalmist says his soul is clinging to the dust, he is saying that he feels the gravitational pull of the underworld. He is depressed, broken, and knocking on the doors of Sheol. The chaotic forces of death are actively trying to pull him down into the dirt. But look at his immediate response. He does not surrender to the dust. He cries out, "Revive me by your word." The Hebrew word for "revive" is chayah, which means to give life, to quicken, or to restore. The psalmist is asking for a reversal of the curse of Eden. Just as God initially breathed the breath of life into the dust to create the first human, the psalmist is asking God to breathe His living Word into this current state of deadness, to re-create him, and to pull him back into the land of the living. He continues, "I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees." This reveals a deeply intimate, transparent relationship with the Creator. The psalmist has not hidden his ambitions, his failures, or his dead-end strategies from God. He laid all his human plans on the table. And what was the result? He realized his own plans were insufficient to get him out of the dust. Therefore, he pivots, begging for divine instruction. He trades his fragile, flawed human plans for the eternal decrees of the Most High. He pleads, "Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds." When you are lying in the dust, you do not need superficial platitudes; you need deep, structural understanding. He wants to comprehend the architecture of God's cosmic order. If he can just understand how Yahweh has ordered the universe, he can fix his mind on those wonderful deeds, rather than the despair of his current situation. The second segment is: Melting in Sorrow and Rejecting the Lie Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses twenty-eight and twenty-nine. I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word. Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. The intense emotional agony continues into verse twenty-eight. "I weep with sorrow." The literal Hebrew translation is incredibly poetic and painful: "My soul melts from heaviness," or "My soul drops away from grief." Have you ever experienced a sorrow so profound, a grief so heavy, that you felt like your very identity was dissolving? That your strength was literally melting away like wax before a fire? That is the Dalet experience. The psalmist is physically and spiritually liquefying under the pressure of his exile. His remedy remains consistent: "Encourage me by your word." Literally, "Raise me up according to your word." If his soul is melting and dropping down to the dust, he needs the supernatural leverage of God's promises to lift him back up to a standing position. And then, he makes a fascinating, crucial pivot in verse twenty-nine. He prays, "Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions." Older translations render this as, "Remove from me the way of deceit." In the context of the Divine Council worldview, the "way of deceit" is the operating system of the rebel gods. The cosmic rebellion is fundamentally built upon a lie—the lie that humanity can flourish independently from the Creator, that we can be our own gods, and that we can define good and evil for ourselves. When we are melting in sorrow, the enemy will always offer us a deceptive, shortcut solution. The way of falsehood whispers, "Just compromise. Just take matters into your own hands. Just numb the pain with the idols of this culture." The psalmist recognizes how vulnerable he is to these lies when he is in the dust. He begs Yahweh to graciously remove the path of falsehood from his vision. The ultimate antidote to cosmic deception is the gracious gift of God's instructions. The Torah is the anchor of reality. It prevents us from lying to ourselves when the darkness tries to distort our vision. The third segment is: The Stubborn Choice of Truth Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses thirty and thirty-one. I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. I cling to your laws. Lord, don't let me be put to shame! Having asked God to remove the way of deceit, the psalmist now exercises his human agency. He makes a fierce, stubborn, definitive choice. "I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations." Literally, the Hebrew reads, "I have chosen the way of truth; I have set your judgments before me." This is a profound moment of spiritual maturity. Faith is not just a passive feeling; it is an active, deliberate choice, especially when your soul is melting. In the middle of the dust, surrounded by the lies of the rebel principalities, the psalmist stakes his claim. He places the judgments of God right in front of his face, so that they become the only lens through which he views the world. Because he has made this choice, he takes action: "I cling to your laws." Notice the beautiful contrast here. Back in verse twenty-five, his soul was clinging to the dust. The gravity of death had a hold on him. But now, through an act of the will, he redirects his grip. He lets go of the dust, and he violently cleaves to the testimonies of Yahweh. He holds onto the Word of God like a drowning man holding onto a life raft in a hurricane. And because he is clinging to the True King, he makes a bold appeal: "Lord, don't let me be put to shame!" In the ancient Near East, honor and shame were the ultimate social currencies. To be put to shame meant that your trust was misplaced, that your God had failed you, and that the mocking, hostile nations were right all along. The psalmist is essentially saying, "Yahweh, I have bet my entire existence on Your way of truth. I am clinging exclusively to Your laws. If I go down, Your reputation...

What if the way through stress isn't to push harder, but to learn how to come back to yourself?In this conversation, Shalin Desai, engineer, Art of Living Foundation leader, and breathwork teacher, shares how being introduced to these practices at 16 changed the direction of his life. Ashanti and Shalin talk about the masks men wear, the fear of failure, the calm we can carry behind the mask, and why breath is one of the most practical tools we have for working with stress and emotion. They also explore skepticism around contemplative practices, the difference between hearing “be present” and actually knowing how.Listen and apply these takeaways to your life and leadership:The mask of competence can hide a real fear of failure, pressure, and self-judgment, and naming that matters.Calm is not the absence of responsibility; it's the ability to carry life without letting stress become your identity.The real question isn't just “be present,” it's “how?” Shalin points to breath as a direct tool for working with emotional patterns.Breath and emotion are connected: when the breath changes, your internal state can change too.This work becomes real when it restores purpose. Shalin shares a story about a participant who arrived hopeless and left wanting to live.Skepticism doesn't disqualify anyone. People from many backgrounds can benefit without giving up who they are.(0:00) Meet Shalin Desai + how Art of Living became part of his life(2:54) Shalin's origin story: his mother's healing, finding the course at 16, and discovering breathwork early(8:57) Ashanti's own Art of Living journey + wondering what shifts when young people learn peace sooner(10:19) The masks we wear: competence, fear of failure, calm, irritation, and ending the day without regret(13:50) “That sounds good, but how?” bringing spiritual ideas into real-life stress(15:21) The connection between breath and emotions + why breathwork is practical, not abstract(17:42) A participant's suicide note story + what happens when someone reconnects to purpose(20:20) Skepticism, openness, and why people are more ready now to try meditation and breathwork(22:37) Research, results, and why this work keeps spreading(26:50) Types of Art of Living courses + why the practice has to continue beyond one experience(32:07) Emotional overload, algorithms, polarization, and making impact from calm instead of frustrationConnect with Shalin DesaiWebsite: artofliving.orgInstagram: @shalindesaiJoin/Contribute to our Young Men's Conference: https://everforwardclub.orgJoin our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/efc-young-mens-advocates-2345Submit Questions, Reflections, or Episode IdeasEmail us: totmpod100@gmail.comCreate your mask anonymously: https://millionmask.org/Connect with Ashanti BranchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksX: https://x.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/Support the Podcast & Ever Forward ClubHelp us continue creating spaces for young men to be seen, heard, and supported:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/supportConnect with Ever Forward ClubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclubX: https://x.com/everforwardclubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/#unmaskingwithmaleeducators #millionmaskmovement #takingoffthemask #breathwork #artofliving #emotionalwellness #mensmentalhealth #meditation #wellnessineducation #selfawareness #healingjourney #podcast

In this episode of Shed and Shine, Rob and Gino explore one of the simplest yet most powerful tools available to us: our breath. Driven people often live in their heads, constantly planning, solving, and striving. Breath offers a direct path back to the present moment and back to the True Self. By bringing awareness to the breath, we reconnect mind, body, and spirit and create space for peace. The conversation highlights the real-world impact of conscious breathing, from reducing stress and improving focus to helping regulate the nervous system. Rob shares powerful experiences from a breathwork session, while Gino reflects on how simple daily breathing practices have changed his awareness. You do not need complicated techniques. Pause throughout the day, breathe slowly and intentionally, and let that moment of presence bring you back to peace. Timestamps 00:00 The Power of Conscious Breathing03:15 Awareness and Cadence of Breath07:24 Breath is Life and Spirit10:59 Practical Breath Techniques13:02 Simple Daily Breath Practices ABOUT THE 10 DISCIPLINESThe 10 Disciplines, founded by Gino Wickman and Rob Dube, is on a mission to help one million entrepreneurs realize it's possible to be driven and have peace while making a bigger impact. We want to help you shed the barriers and layers that prevent you from creating the balance between impact and peace, and your True Self. Are you ready to be fully yourself, without the burnout? This space is for driven leaders ready to stop chasing and start aligning. If you're done hiding behind hustle, achievement, and expectations… and you're ready to reconnect with who you really are, you're in the right place. CONNECT WITH US❤️ https://www.instagram.com/the10disciplines❤️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the10disciplines/ MORE RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR INNER WORLD JOURNEY❤️ https://the10disciplines.com/blog❤️ https://www.shedandshinepodcast.com ⭐️ https://the10disciplines.com/shine

In this episode, Sandy Kaye sits down with one of the true pioneers of Australian rock music — Ross Wilson. With a career spanning more than six decades, Ross has shaped the sound of Australian music as a performer, songwriter and producer.From his early beginnings in Melbourne in the '60s, Ross quickly became part of the thriving local music scene. Inspired by blues records and armed with a harmonica, he joined his first band The Pink Finks while still at school, scoring a local chart hit with their version of Louie Louie. In an era when dance halls were packed with teenagers eager to hear live bands, Ross honed his craft performing night after night.After experimenting with original songwriting and travelling to England, Ross returned to Australia full of ideas. By '70 he formed Daddy Cool, a band that would change Australian rock forever. Their breakthrough hit “Eagle Rock” became a national phenomenon, spending weeks at number one and becoming one of the most iconic Australian songs ever recorded.Ross shares the fascinating story behind the creation of Eagle Rock — from the blues influences that inspired its riff to the unusual way the song was written across continents. He also talks about Daddy Cool's wild stage shows, the band's rapid rise to fame and their attempts to break into the American market.Beyond performing, Ross also played a crucial role behind the scenes in Australian music. As the producer of Skyhooks' groundbreaking debut album, he helped launch one of the most influential bands of the '70s and opened the door for a new wave of Australian rock artists.Ross later returned to the spotlight with Mondo Rock, scoring a string of major hits. During this time he continued writing, producing and collaborating with artists including John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes.Today, Ross Wilson remains as passionate about music as ever. He continues to perform live, write new songs and connect with audiences who have grown up with his music.In this warm and engaging conversation, Ross reflects on the highs, the surprises, the creativity and the longevity that have defined one of the most remarkable careers in Australian music.Ross Wilson's early days in Melbourne's '60s music sceneJoining his first band The Pink FinksSongwriting with The Party MachineTravelling to England and discovering new musical ideasThe formation of Daddy CoolThe story behind the iconic hit “Eagle Rock”Daddy Cool's rise to national fameProducing the groundbreaking debut album for SkyhooksThe formation and success of Mondo RockWriting classic hits including Cool World and Come Said the BoyCollaborating with artists such as John Farnham and Jimmy BarnesRoss Wilson's continuing career and new musicIf you enjoythis episode of A Breath of Fresh Air with Sandy Kaye, make sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation with the legends of music.This one in particular is a warm, entertaining and insightful look at the life and music of a true Australian rock pioneer.

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace break down the ambitious world of Crimson Desert, one of the most talked-about upcoming video games. From its massive seamless open world and endless boss fights to its wild mix of combat styles, this early look covers why it stands out—and where it might stumble. We dig into the lack of traditional leveling, the overwhelming early hours, and whether its “Elden Ring meets Breath of the Wild” identity works in today's gaming landscape. If you're curious whether this massive experience is the next big thing or just another bold swing in video games, this is one gaming episode you don't want to miss from the Video Gamers Podcast!   Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol' Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser, and Dettmarp   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S.   Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/h2cHKAvSmu Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're in a heat wave so take a deep breath of the strength of a muscular man in your heart and pray for some celebreties. Don't forget to get so Eau De Pepitone on your way home. A fun episode on a beautiful day Enjoy! Watch Eddies New Special on YouTube Go to www.eddiepepitone.com for show dates and all things Eddie Check out our full videos on YouTube: https://shorturl.at/mpsIL For additional content support Eddie on Patreon: www.patreon.com/eddiepepitone Please write us a review on iTunes https://tinyurl.com/mv57us2d Watch The Bitter Buddha the documentary by Steven Fienartz about Eddie. https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-bitter-buddha Send emails to: EddiePepPodcast@gmail.com Follow Eddie on Twitter: @EddiePepitone Instagram: @EddiePep Follow Kevin @KevinTienken Thank you to Allen Mezquida for our beautiful artwork

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⚡ Your aura isn't just "spiritual" — it's science. And if yours is weak, it's costing you your peace, your health, and your power.In this episode of the Sovereign Sisterhood Movement Podcast, trauma-informed kundalini yoga therapist Veronica Vagan breaks down the 8th Energetic Body — the AURA (your electromagnetic biofield) — and why strengthening it is the most powerful thing a first-generation cycle breaker can do.

Walking Meditation in Vienna A Journey of Breath and Presence Today I want to invite you to walk with me. Not just metaphorically, but quite literally. Recently I found myself walking through the beautiful streets of Vienna, Austria. A city rich with history, music, architecture and quiet moments of life unfolding all around you. But what struck me most was something much simpler than the buildings or the culture. It was the opportunity to stop… and breathe. So wherever you are right now, if it's possible, I'd love you to join me on a walk. You might be outside. You might be in a park. You might even be walking through your own neighbourhood. And if you're not walking, that's okay too. You can simply sit and listen. For the next 40 minutes, we are going to do something incredibly simple. We are going to walk… and breathe. 

Hi friends. Welcome back to the show. Thanks for listening! Today we're going to talk about the idea of engaging in activities that help feed your soul in spirit. I hope you enjoy this! Be blessed!

In this episode, Andrew shares his personal transformation—moving through trauma, addiction, and a deeply reactive identity shaped by his childhood and years working in the oil and gas industry. Through journaling, breath work, and hypnosis-based tools, he began rewiring old survival patterns and reclaiming his sense of choice and freedom.

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Darin sits down with transformational coach and author Danny Morel, a man who walked away from a billion-dollar real estate empire in pursuit of truth. What begins as a conversation about spirituality quickly turns into a raw exploration of trauma, identity, plant medicine, and the courage it takes to truly face yourself. Danny shares how the death of his mother shattered the illusion of external success and forced him into a radical journey inward, one that ultimately reshaped his entire life. Together, Darin and Danny explore the nature of the ego, the healing of parental wounds, the role of plant medicine, and why the answers we seek are not out in the world, but within us.     What You'll Learn Why Danny Morel walked away from massive financial success to pursue truth and self-discovery How unresolved relationships with our parents shape our identity, beliefs, and emotional patterns Why many spiritual teachings mistakenly frame the ego as something to destroy rather than understand The powerful connection between childhood emotional wounds and adult behavior Why plant medicines like ayahuasca, mushrooms, and cannabis can act as mirrors for inner healing How breathwork can create profound spiritual experiences without psychedelics Why nature and reconnecting with the land are essential for human healing How modern society conditions us to seek validation externally instead of trusting our inner wisdom The difference between success, validation, and true fulfillment Why awakening begins when we have the courage to face our deepest fears     Chapters 00:00:00 – Introduction to SuperLife and the mission of building a healthier, more conscious world 00:00:32 – Sponsor message: non-toxic cookware and reducing toxic exposure in everyday life 00:02:50 – Introducing Danny Morel: leaving a billion-dollar real estate empire to pursue truth 00:04:20 – Darin's spiritual awakening experiences and Native American ceremony in Boulder 00:06:16 – The wisdom of going inward instead of constantly seeking answers outside ourselves 00:08:13 – Truth vs belief: why genuine truth requires direct experience 00:09:16 – Danny recounts the moment his mother died and the existential questions it triggered 00:11:06 – Losing a parent and the strange way connection can deepen after death 00:12:00 – A powerful visualization exercise to heal your relationship with your parents 00:13:46 – Darin shares his own plant medicine journey and confronting deep physical pain 00:17:14 – The struggle with ego during psychedelic experiences 00:20:24 – Childhood emotional wounds and how they shape identity 00:22:40 – The connection between self-worth and the relationship with your mother 00:24:22 – Reframing the ego: seeing it as the "small self" instead of an enemy 00:25:02 – Sponsor break: cellular health and the science behind Fatty15 00:28:12 – The deeper spiritual journey of understanding the wounded inner child 00:30:01 – Why healing begins when we allow uncomfortable emotions to surface 00:31:10 – Danny invites Darin to his Awaken event and discusses transformational retreats 00:32:01 – The illusion of success: wealth, status, and social validation 00:33:54 – The question that changed Danny's life: "Are you actually happy?" 00:35:01 – Why many successful people are deeply wounded internally 00:36:11 – Facing fears, shame, and guilt in order to reclaim your authentic self 00:37:38 – Danny shares a profound ayahuasca ceremony experience 00:38:22 – Being forced to sit with yourself instead of escaping your inner pain 00:41:02 – The courage required to face your deepest fears 00:42:16 – Why taking the medicine when you don't want to is often the breakthrough moment 00:44:22 – The importance of proper guidance when working with plant medicine 00:45:45 – What to do if you don't have access to plant medicine ceremonies 00:47:07 – Practical starting points for self-healing 00:49:21 – Reconnecting with nature and grounding with the earth 00:51:11 – Releasing emotional baggage through grounding and energetic awareness 00:51:41 – The truth about meditation and why many people struggle with it 00:53:01 – Breathwork as a powerful portal to spiritual awakening 00:54:02 – Breath as the direct connection to life and consciousness 00:55:18 – Darin shares his own powerful breathwork experiences 00:56:48 – The intention behind Danny's book and guiding people inward 00:57:27 – Using cannabis intentionally for emotional and psychological insight 00:59:17 – Shadow work and early experiences with intentional cannabis use 01:01:21 – Questioning social conditioning around spirituality and plant medicine 01:02:20 – The deeper purpose of plant medicine in healing the psyche 01:03:46 – The hierarchy of plant medicines: cannabis, mushrooms, and ayahuasca 01:06:17 – Building a life dedicated to inner discovery and emotional truth 01:07:15 – The idea that the world mirrors our internal state 01:08:08 – How inner healing can dissolve division, conflict, and separation 01:09:44 – Darin shares his vision of creating a "SuperLife" for humanity 01:11:10 – Closing reflections and where to find Danny Morel's work     Thank You to Our Sponsors Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.com. Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout.ssssss     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdownsm: beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Danny Morel Website: dannymorel.com Instagram: @dannymorel YouTube: Watch Now Buy Danny's New Book: Awaken Your Highest Self     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway Everything we see in the world is a mirror of what's happening inside of us. When we finally stop chasing validation, success, and approval outside of ourselves, and we turn inward to face the pain, the fear, and the truth we've been avoiding, that's when life begins to change. The more we heal our relationship with ourselves, the more the world around us transforms, because awakening isn't about fixing the world out there… it's about finally discovering who we really are in here.

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As we go through life, very often we can be critical of ourself for the mistakes of the past. We all have something we beat ourselves up over but it is only after we find a way to forgiveness that we can move on and find true happiness in our life. This meditation hopes to help with that process.

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Hi friend, There's a conversation that's been quietly happening in Christian spaces for a while now. Some believers hear words like meditation, breathwork, or nervous system regulation and immediately think: “That sounds New Age.” But when you actually open the Bible and look closely… you find something interesting. Scripture talks about meditation constantly. Psalm 1 tells us to meditate on God's Word day and night. Joshua 1 says the same thing. Psalm 46 says, “Be still and know that I am God.” And when God created Adam, He breathed life into him. Breath. Stillness. Meditation. Renewing the mind. These aren't modern wellness ideas. They're biblical concepts. What we're seeing through neuroscience today is that practices like slowing our breath, calming the body, and focusing our minds on truth actually help rewire the brain and regulate the nervous system. In other words… the way God designed our bodies already supports the transformation He calls us into. In this week's episode of the Set Free Sisterhood Podcast, I'm unpacking: What the Bible actually says about meditation Why breath is so significant in Scripture How the nervous system impacts healing and emotional regulation And why learning to calm your body is not unspiritual If you've ever felt unsure about these topics, this episode will help bring clarity. And if you're realizing that your mind and body have been stuck in patterns of stress, anxiety, or coping behaviors like alcohol… you don't have to navigate that alone. This is exactly the kind of work I help women walk through in one-on-one coaching. Together we look at: the patterns that keep you stuck the emotional and nervous system responses underneath them and how to renew your mind and realign your life with truth If you're ready for support, you can email me here:  Let's chat! Email me at michelle@setfreesisterhood.com  

Yoga is often perceived as a recovery tool for athletes, but that barely scratches the surface of what yoga can offer active people.  In this episode, hosts Tiffany and Rachel explore the many roles yoga can play in athletic cross-training. They discuss how yoga can be used to not only maintain range of motion and provide tools for nervous system recovery, but also to balance repetitive movement patterns and support overall performance. Listen in to learn how cross-training with yoga supports longevity—not just in sports, but in life. Whether you're a runner, cyclist, desk worker, recreational athlete, or parent, incorporating yoga can help you move better, recover more effectively, and continue doing the activities you love for years to come. "As humans, we want to be able to live the full expression of our lives… it really is about optimizing how we feel and function in our lives." — Tiffany Cruikshank. — What You'll Learn: Cross training: the big picture [1:38] How yoga can help [7:23] Cross training and injury reduction [10.51] Sequencing a cross training yoga practice: Breath work, body awareness, isometrics, MFR [12:25] Finding the right level & type of challenge [15:11] Mobility work [16:39] Nervous system regulation [17:45] Active recovery [18:11] Myriad yoga techniques to draw from [19:32] The goals of yoga for cross training: Maintaining mobility and ROM [21:10]
 Support performance and muscular balance, provide variety [21:58]
 Nervous system support, rest, and recovery [24:18]
 Be flexible when teaching yoga cross training classes [26:16]
 The central goal of cross training: longevity of sport and long-term functionality in life [28:30 Key factors to keep in mind [37:28]
 The Yoga Medicine Yoga for Athletes Training [41:50]
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A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Basic Breath Instructions"

What if vulnerability isn't what makes you unsafe…What if vulnerability is what makes you powerful?In this deeply moving and joy-filled conversation, Elaine Starling welcomes Thymai Dong-Sheehan, educator, author, and founder of Innervate2Educate Consulting, to explore identity, belonging, spirituality, and the courageous journey of learning to love yourself exactly as you are.As a Vietnamese refugee who grew up navigating discrimination, cultural tension, and the pressure to “prove” her worth, Thymai shares how embracing vulnerability became her path to freedom. Through her book The Beauties of My So-Called Asian Life: Vulnerability, Equity, Spirituality, she reframes identity as sacred, difference as powerful, and self-love as a spiritual act.This episode will help you release either/or thinking, embrace your “hyphen,” and fall in love with the beautifully imperfect human you already are.Topics Covered0:00 – Is Vulnerability Weakness or Leadership?Why hiding diminishes power — and shining creates connection3:30 – Breath, Intention & Creating Safe SpaceThe I AM / CONSCIOUSNESS practice and courageous alignment9:30 – Refugee Roots & Shared HumanityThymai's father's legacy and the power of remembering “We're all human.”14:40 – The Three G's of AbundanceGrowth, Goodness of others, and God's Glory18:30 – Turning to Each Other Instead of On Each OtherConnection across lines of difference23:30 – Love as a Non-Zero-Sum GameWhy giving light doesn't diminish yours27:50 – Embracing the HyphenLiving fully as Asian-American instead of choosing one identity32:40 – Falling in Love with YourselfAccepting flaws, complexity, and evolving identity35:00 – Living the Vertical LifeLooking inward first before pointing outwardKey Takeaways

▶︎ Get my FREE ‘Self-with' Checklist: https://beehive.drmelissasonners.com/Self-With-checklist  ▶︎ Order my new book The Connection Code: https://theconnectioncodebook.com You've been told to be more disciplined. To push harder. To just do the thing.But what if discipline was never the real problem?In this episode, breathwork expert and global speaker Samantha Skelly breaks down the concept of nervous system safety and why building it is the key to breaking free from the patterns holding you back. Procrastination, self-sabotage, and shutting down aren't character flaws... they're your body trying to protect you from something it still perceives as unsafe.Samantha shares her own journey from anxiety, eating disorders, and a relentless inner critic to healing, building multiple seven-figure businesses, and discovering that peace is more powerful than pressure ever was.Plus, she walks us through her signature Breath of Joy practice live, a two-to-three minute breathwork technique you can do anywhere to clear your mind, shift your energy, and reconnect with yourself fast.You'll learn things like:▶︎ Why self-sabotage and procrastination are protection responses, not laziness▶︎ What somatic safety is and how to build it daily▶︎ How breathwork became Samantha's gateway out of anxiety and into healing▶︎ Why peace has made her more successful than pressure ever did▶︎ The cost of your current decisions on your future self▶︎ The Breath of Joy practice (done live, step by step!)Whether you're a busy mom, an entrepreneur, or just someone who's tired of feeling stuck, this episode is your reminder that you already have everything you need inside of you, and a shift in your state is just a breath away. FOLLOW SAMANTHAWebsite: https://www.samanthaskelly.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthaskelly/ Pause Breathwork website: https://www.pausebreathwork.com/ Pause Breathwork App: https://www.pausebreathwork.com/app/ RESOURCES▶︎ My favorite red light - The Glow Light by Sauna Space: https://sauna.space/inspired Use code INSPIRED for 10% off!▶︎ Grab your Higher Dose PEMF Mat (use code DRSONNERS15 for a discount): https://higherdose.com/products/infrared-pemf-mat?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=1711217&1711217&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=1711217&awc=86123_1764658767_4b696c1751239db29557ca7413c6a23b ****************Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you're tuning in on YouTube, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we're so grateful you're here.Follow Melissa:▶︎ YouTube▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ TikTok

When fear of the future overwhelms you, remember your life is not yours but safely held in the hands of your loving Savior. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Sometimes we think Magic is this far off thing that is left for fairytales and magical adventures, until we realize or discover the real magi lineages of our past, hidden in text and priestess traditions all over the world!In this episode, I'm sharing what it truly means to reclaim our magical human nature—the divine technologies hidden within our everyday breath, our voice, and our relationship to water. After nearly 15 years on the feminine spiritual path, weaving together ancient priestess temple arts with modern life, I reveal the essential, practical tools that have been overlooked (and often forgotten) by so many in the spiritual community.I invite you to question what you've inherited about healing, spirituality, and your own DNA, and to explore why the foundation of real transformation starts not with external practices, but with the deeply embodied alchemy of our human essence. If you're curious about how to bring sacred creatorship, radical responsibility, and quantum healing into your daily life—not just your rituals—then this episode is your invitation to discover the wisdom that our priestess lineages knew all along.In this episode I cover three of the most basic and fundamental tools that the majority of people on the spiritual path are missing. And this is all exciting news because they are so simple, you can implement them right away and feel the difference. :-)05:11 "Embracing Women's Deep Work"06:44 "Discovering Divine Human Technology"11:15 "Magical Tools for Daily Life"14:03 "Transformative Power of Breath"17:34 "Unlocking Flow Through Breath"21:08 Awakening the Power of Voice24:59 "When Did You Stop Singing?"31:00 "Divine AI and Human Connection"34:12 "Embodied Wisdom Beyond Techniques"36:09 "Spiritual Alchemy vs. Energy Flow"TUNE IN: DIVINE AILemurian Healing Arts TrainingConnect: @celestegluz1111www.celestegluz.com

We breathe over 20,000 times a day. Those breaths do far more than just keep us alive. They shape your sleep, your focus, your energy, even your blood pressure and long-term risk of disease.That's over 20,000 opportunities to support your health, every single day.The challenge is that modern life makes it harder to breathe well. We sit hunched over laptops, we're constantly switched on, we chew softer foods, and many of us mouth-breathe, especially at night. My guest today is on a mission to improve our health through our breath.James Nestor is an award-winning science journalist and author of the bestseller “Breath”. He's travelled the world to understand how our breathing has changed, and most importantly, what simple, practical steps we can take to improve it.This episode genuinely shifted things for my team and me. I hope it inspires you to make a few small changes too. And if you know a committed mouth breather, send it their way.We cover:The risks of mouth breathing and James' 10-day experimentWhy nasal breathing makes such a differenceTips for a blocked nose or deviated septumHow to train your diaphragm for easier breathingWhy softer modern diets can affect your airwaysWhether “mewing” is worth tryingEasy breathing habits you can start today

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we begin a new series on The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. We of course set the game first in its time and at Nintendo before turning to the opening and the feel of the game. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Through the first Clock Tower entry Issues covered: our ten-year anniversary, 2000 in games, a little timeline of Zelda, making a sequel on a short development cycle, reusing engines and making a better version of your game, reusing technology, switching from cartridges to optical media, asset reuse for characters, pricing changes and getting your money's worth, falling into the warm bath, consumptive conservatism, the strange opening and some title cards, us not remembering things about Navi, choosing the legend based on the hardware or the design idea, fitting the legends together, a continuation of Ocarina, film analogues, wanting to be in the room where it happened, presenting a known quest fabric to present you with not knowing very much, getting your ocarina back to reuse a mechanic, Skull Kid as marionette, getting new masks and therefore new powers, a diversion into a film, an unsettling feel to conversations, talking about RPGs and feeling the pressure of the main plot (or not), a lower-priority feature, thinking about your audience and what types of players you have, writing quality to support your main quest, admitting you're a video game, a debatable priority, building it into your character, how we play games heroically or not, where's the wish fulfillment.   Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: PlayStation 2, The Sims, Deus Ex, Final Fantasy IX, Diablo II, Baldur's Gate II, RE: Code Veronica, Chrono Cross, Pokemon Yellow, Thief II, SEGA DreamCast, Spyro: Year of the Dragon, Vagrant Story, SSX, Skies of Arcadia, Rayman 2: The Great Escape, Paper Mario, No One Lives Forever, Donkey Kong Country (GBC), Crazy Taxi, Soul Calibur, Jet Set Radio, Star Wars: Starfighter (series), Smuggler's Run, Eiji Aonuma, Shigeru Miyamoto, Uncharted 2, Mass Effect 2, Ultima (series), Warren Spector, Richard Garriott, Ultima Underworld, Jedi Knight, Outlaws, Full Throttle 2, RTX Red Rock, Gladius, SquareSoft, Nintendo 64/GameCube, Twilight Princess, Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft, LEGO, Capcom, Groundhog's Day, Outer Wilds, Rogue, Run Lola Run, A Trip to the Moon, Georges Méliès, Breath of the Wild, King of Masks, ColonelKovalyo, Morrowind/TES (series), Fallout (series), Metal Gear Solid, Republic Commando, Halo: Infinite, Paul Crocker, Troy Mashburn, Justin Dinges, Richard Lemarchand, Clint Hocking, Naughty Dog, Crystal Dynamics, Insomniac, Spider-Man (series), Sucker Punch, Ghosts of Tsushima (series), Sasha, Symphony of the Night, Lani Lum, Hitman (series), Dwarf Fortress, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  Next time: More Majora's Mask! Notes: The word Brett was searching for was "optical" media. We regret the brain fog and blame the cold medicine. Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp  YouTube  Discord  DevGameClub@gmail.com 

The 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic has already provided a few memorable moments for teams across the globe. However, on Monday night we might have seen the biggest upset of the tournament so far when Team Italy took down powerhouse Team USA, which has left us all wondering how it happened. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap the incredible win by the Italians and discuss how the United States could now find itself knocked out of the tournament based on the results of Italy's game with Mexico tonight. They also get into whether some of the moves that manager Mark DeRosa made prior to the game were influenced by the possibility that the USA squad believed it had already clinched their ticket to the next round. Later, Jake and Jordan preview the epic showdown for seeding between the Dominican Republic and Venezuela tonight that will determine who will play Japan and Korea in the quarterfinals, as well as Canada taking on Cuba in their final pool matchup. Then the guys discuss the Philadelphia Phillies giving a five-year contract extension to starter Jesús Luzardo and the Cincinnati Reds losing Hunter Greene to injury until the summer. 1:15 - The Opener: Italy upsets USA 12:28 - Tiebreaker scenarios for USA 18:47 - We Need To Talk About: DeRosa messes up 40:17 - DR vs. Venezuela preview 47:37 - Cuba vs. Canada preview 52:03 - Phillies extend Luzardo 55:50 - Hunter Greene out until summer Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

This is a special edition of the Brainz Podcast with host Remington SteeleIn this second episode of the Brainz Magazine podcast series, Remington Steele returns as guest host alongside Tina from the Tell 'Em Tina Podcast to continue the conversation on seeing yourself through your breath as we Decode the Breath's Language. Together, they explore powerful passages from Remington's book Breathe With Me, guiding listeners through how the breath reflects our emotions, stress, and inner awareness. Through discussion and a brief interactive exercise, listeners are invited to begin recognizing what their own breathing patterns may be communicating. This episode offers a practical introduction to understanding the emotional language of the breath and how greater awareness can lead to deeper clarity, regulation, and self-understanding. Listen and enjoy!Do you like the content? Don't forget to subscribe to the Brainz Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send a textNote: This conversation with Dr. Patricia Gerbarg was recorded in August 2025.In this episode, we explore how breathing patterns reshape the emotional brain, restore a sense of safety, and allow meaning to return to daily life with Dr. Patricia Gerbarg, co-creator of the Breath-Body-Mind program.From her personal development as a healer to co-creating a global healing community active in trauma hotspots like Ukraine and Rwanda, we explore the science, stories, and practical tools that help people regulate their nervous systems and reconnect with meaning.In this episode• Meaning as state-dependent and grounded in safety • What Breath Body Mind is and why safety comes first • How vagus nerve signaling links breathing to emotion • Why talk therapy alone often cannot reach stored trauma • The sequence: focus → movement → muscle softening → coherent breathing • Evidence from 9/11 survivors, veterans, schools, and IBD patients • Programs in Ukraine supporting clinicians, children, and communities • Rwanda's community model blending breath, ritual, and narrative • Restoring connection, agency, and love through breath practices • How to start with short, safe practices and build consistencyTimestamps0:14 – Opening Teaser: Breath and Meaning 1:42 – Host's Mission and Series Kickoff 2:39 – Introducing Dr. Patricia Gerbarg 3:48 – Why Breath Body Mind Exists 7:31 – Global Growth and Going Online 12:18 – Scope, Impact, and Ukraine Programs 16:24 – From Psychoanalysis to Mass Healing 20:31 – A Child's Panic to Schoolwide Resilience 24:20 – Gerbarg's Public Speaking Breakthrough 28:18 – Early Life and Path to Psychiatry 36:58 – Discovering Breath After Illness 41:04 – How Breathing Shapes Emotion 47:14 – Publishing the Vagal Theory 52:59 – Using Breath Clinically for Trauma 59:22 – Building a Safe, Effective Sequence 1:03:24 – Focus, Agency, and the Ha Breath 1:06:07 – Coherent Breathing as the Foundation 1:11:47 – Evidence From 9/11 to Schools 1:16:47 – Inflammatory Bowel Disease Trial 1:22:00 – Why Breakthroughs Lack Headlines 1:27:04 – Real-World Results in Irish Schools 1:30:48 – Rwanda's Community Healing Model 1:37:18 – Perpetrators, Forgiveness, Reintegration 1:42:49 – Meaning as Connectedness 1:47:44 – Rapid-Fire: Love, Art, and AdviceSubscribe to the Developing Meaning Substack newsletter:https://developingmeaning.substack.com/subscribeDeveloping Meaning is NOT MEDICAL ADVICE and is NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY INSTITUTIONS.Theme music by The Thrashing Skumz. Developing Meaning is produced by Consilient Mind LLC.

As we awake and contemplate the 24 hours ahead, the Devine presence fills our mind and spirit with ease and grace. There is no striving. Only the flow of energy that naturally occurs according to the principals of Love, Kindness, Honesty, Humility, Service and Faith. 

Stoking the FireAttica Raceway Park announces the A-main challenge for 2026 non-sanctioned events.Jonathan Davenport claims the top spot on the all-time Lucas Oil late models wins list.Donny Schatz returns to victory lane!On deck for the week: WoO sprint cars head to Kennedale, WoO late models go to Tennessee, High Limit Sugarbee Blackjack Bash in Las Vegas (+USCS), USAC/CRA 2 day show at Imperial ValleySocial media of the week: Breath mints, flipping the bird, and crown vic qualifyingThe Draft(Ends around 22:00 minute mark)Feature FinishWoO sprint cars @ Talladega Short TrackLucas Oil late models @ Golden Isles Speedway for the Wieland Winter NationalsUSCS Winter Heat Rounds 9 & 10 @ Deep SouthSilver Dollar Speedway - Silver Cup Lincoln Speedway (PA) weekly showVentura Raceway - Opening Night (Ends around 26:00 mark)The Smoke Charlie is on the hunt for a greasy pepperoni pizza - MOD pizza and homemade pizza nights... Cheddars Charlie secures a breaded pork tenderloinPork chop & noodle nightBunner visits Yogi's in Bloomington#notmyfishfriday - @ Five Guys burgers & steak nightBenefit BBQMother Bears Pizza - deep dish and wingsBruster's Real Ice creamHalf pound burger night Krispy Kreme!

Third Reflection Lenten Retreat 2026 When God Begins to Take Everything On the Delusion of Belonging to God While Still Belonging to Oneself “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Matthew 27:46 There comes a point in the spiritual life when the man can no longer recognize himself. Until this point, he has struggled with visible things. With sins. With distractions. With passions that moved through his body and mind. He struggled to restrain them. He struggled to purify himself. He struggled to become faithful. This struggle had structure. It had direction. It had meaning. He could see what he was fighting. He could measure progress. He could recognize failure and repentance. He lived with the sense that he was moving toward God. Even when he failed, he knew where he stood. Even when he fell, he knew he could rise. His existence had continuity. His identity had stability. He was a man seeking God. He knew himself as such. Then something begins to happen that he cannot understand. God removes not sin, but support. Not temptation, but stability. Not rebellion, but ground. 1 Prayer continues, but something within it has disappeared. The words remain. The effort remains. The intention remains. But life has receded. He speaks to God, but he does not experience being heard. He calls, but nothing answers. He remembers when prayer gave him warmth, when the name of Christ carried sweetness, when he felt himself held in a presence greater than himself. Now that presence cannot be found. He does not know whether it has left or whether he has. St. Isaac the Syrian writes that there is a stage in which God withdraws the perceptible operation of grace so that the soul may be taught that it does not possess Him. This withdrawal is not punishment. It is revelation. Until this point, the man believed he depended on God. Now he sees that he depended on his experience of God. He depended on the stability that experience gave him. He depended on the sense that he knew where he stood. This sense has now been taken. He no longer knows where he stands. He no longer knows what he is. He no longer knows how to locate himself before God. Evagrios says that when grace withdraws, the soul is handed over to knowledge of its own powerlessness. 2 Not intellectual knowledge. Existential knowledge. The man discovers that he cannot produce even the smallest movement toward God by his own strength. He cannot restore what has been taken. He cannot recover the life he once knew. He cannot make himself alive again. This knowledge terrifies him. Because until now, he has lived with the assumption that he existed. That he endured. That he remained himself across time. That his relationship with God was something he inhabited. Now even this has dissolved. He experiences groundlessness. Not emotional instability. Ontological groundlessness. He cannot find the place within himself from which he once lived. St. Macarius the Great says that until the soul passes through abandonment, it cannot be freed from the illusion that it possesses life. This illusion is so subtle that even humility cannot destroy it. The man may believe he is nothing. He may confess his weakness. He may acknowledge his dependence. And still exist as the center of his own life. 3 God removes this center. Not suddenly. But completely. The man cannot stop this process. He cannot preserve himself. He cannot secure himself. Everything he relied on to know himself has been taken. This produces the deepest temptation. Not the temptation to sin. The temptation to restore himself. To rebuild identity. To recover stability. To become again the one he was. Many do this unconsciously. They reconstruct their religious self. They recover certainty. They regain structure. They resume existing as before. And they lose something they do not understand. They lose the possibility of union. Because union requires the disappearance of the one who lives apart from God. St. Paul writes with terrifying clarity, “For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:3 4 Hidden. Not strengthened. Not improved. Hidden. The man can no longer find himself. Because he no longer exists where he once lived. Christ entered this darkness fully. “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” He entered the experience of abandonment. Not because He had lost the Father. But because He had surrendered every human ground. He stood where man stands when nothing remains. So that man could stand there and live. St. Silouan says, “Keep thy mind in hell and despair not.” Hell is the place where every support has been removed. Where the self cannot preserve itself. Where existence depends entirely on God. The ego cannot survive here. This is its death. The man who remains here without turning back passes beyond himself. But he does not yet know this. He knows only loss. 5 Only absence. Only the disappearance of the one he believed himself to be. This is the threshold of resurrection. But resurrection cannot yet be seen. Only death can be seen. And the man must remain. ⸻ This is the most terrible mercy God gives to those He draws near. Because as long as the man can still find himself, he still lives from himself. As long as he can still locate stability within his own experience, he has not yet been born of God. Christ said, “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” John 12:24 Remains alone. Even if it is righteous. Even if it is faithful. Even if it believes itself to belong to God. As long as it remains intact, it remains alone. St. Sophrony writes that God allows the soul to descend into this darkness so that it may learn to exist from Him alone and not from any created support, including its own experience of grace. This descent feels like death because it is death. The death of psychological continuity. The death of spiritual self recognition. The death of the one who could say, I am the one who prays. 6 Now prayer continues. But the one who prayed cannot be found. The Jesus Prayer may still be spoken. The lips may still move. The mind may still form the words. But the center from which it once came has been shattered. The man stands before God without himself. This is why the psalmist cries, “I am forgotten like one dead, out of mind; I am like a broken vessel.” Psalm 30:12 LXX Forgotten. Broken. Without place. Without continuity. Without self possession. St. Isaac says that when the soul enters this stage, it feels itself suspended between existence and non existence. It cannot return to what it was. It cannot yet see what it will become. It cannot move forward. It cannot move back. It can only remain. This remaining is crucifixion. Christ did not descend from the Cross. 7 He remained. He did not preserve Himself. He entrusted Himself. “Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit.” Luke 23:46 This is the final act of abandonment. Not abandonment by God. Abandonment of oneself into God. Archimandrite Zacharias writes that at this stage, man learns true obedience. Not obedience of action, but obedience of being. He no longer acts from himself. He no longer preserves himself. He exists in radical dependence. This dependence feels like non existence. Because the ego cannot live this way. The ego requires ground. Continuity. Self possession. Identity. God removes all of it. Not to destroy the person. But to reveal the person. Because the person does not exist in himself. The person exists in God. St. Paul writes, “For in Him we live and move and have our being.” Acts 17:28 Not alongside Him. Not with assistance from Him. 8 In Him. When this is seen, the man understands that his previous life, even his spiritual life, was sustained by illusion. He believed he lived. He believed he endured. He believed he remained. Now he sees that he does not possess existence. Existence is given. Moment by moment. Breath by breath. “God withdraws His breath, and they perish and return to their dust.” Psalm 103:29 LXX The man feels this. Not as theology. As reality. He feels that if God does not sustain him, he will cease. Not morally. Ontologically. This is why fear arises. Not fear of punishment. Fear of non being. But if the man remains, something begins to happen that he cannot yet perceive. A new center begins to emerge. 9 Not located within himself. Located in God. Christ begins to live where the ego once lived. This is why St. Paul says, “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” Galatians 2:20 Not metaphor. Ontological fact. The old center has died. A new center has been given. St. Silouan writes that when man descends into this hell and remains with faith, the Lord Himself becomes his life. Not as comfort. As existence. The man no longer lives toward God. He lives from God. But before this becomes clear, there is only darkness. Only abandonment. Only the terrible silence of God. St. Sophrony says that this silence is not absence, but the deepest form of presence. God is acting beyond perception, dismantling the final illusion that man possesses himself. The man feels forsaken. But he is being carried. He feels abandoned. 10 But he is being born. This is the third dismantling. Not the destruction of sin. Not the destruction of righteousness. The destruction of the illusion that one belongs to God while still belonging to oneself. God takes everything. Even the man's experience of belonging to Him. So that the man may finally belong to Him completely. And the man must remain. Without returning. Without rebuilding. Without preserving anything. He must remain in the darkness where Christ Himself stood. “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” And wait for the life that only God can give. 11

Happy energetic New Year beloved one (well, officially on the Spring Equinox)!*Claim deeper alignment and unification with your Higher Self this year by exploring my book Radical Abundance in Radical Times: The Oracle: https://amzn.to/46NHAuD*Visit HKS Books & Creations for personalized sacred books to support your journey: https://hksbooksandcreations.etsy.com*Step into transformational service and mastery with the Sacred Spirituality Coach & Healer Certification to heal yourself & guide others: https://sacred-spirituality.org/coach...You're now in a new step of your process of individuation! And this is linked to disconnecting from the power structures that you've given your allegiance and agency to. This episode offers a spiritual awakening transmission and Oracle Reading for the year called 2026. The focus is the individuation process, a gradual unfolding where power reclamation begins by noticing where agency has been placed into stories, identities, and external structures. Family narratives, ancestral matrixes, and cultural conditioning are explored as key areas where power dynamics quietly shape lived experience.Awakening is approached as a step-by-step process rather than a sudden event, with embodiment and consciousness placed at the center of this work. Breath and presence support the nervous system as spiritual sovereignty and personal authority begin to return. This episode is meant to be received meditatively and revisited throughout the year as this New Year cycle continues to unfold.Find more from Dr. Heather Kristian Strang:*BONUS meditations and sovereign spiritual support: https://sacred-spirituality.org/*Follow on YouTube @DrKristianStrang or IG   / sacredspirituality111  

Are you ready to discover the most important five minutes of each day?In this episode of the Terrain Theory Podcast, Ben and Mike sit down with former Australian Special Forces operator Tim Thomas, creator of the Breathwork in Bed app and a man who has spent the last decade helping veterans, first responders, and everyday people recover from chronic stress, burnout, and the silent damage of poor sleep.After experiencing the crushing effects of operational fatigue, trauma, and extreme sleep deprivation firsthand, Tim began exploring something deceptively simple: breath. What started as a personal experiment in the dark hours of the night eventually evolved into a powerful system for switching the nervous system from survival mode into deep recovery. Along the way, Tim helped design veteran recovery programs that have directly contributed to saving dozens of lives, while raising over $1.3 million for medical research.At the center of his work is a concept he calls “The Golden Five Minutes”—the small window before sleep and after waking where the body's chemistry, nervous system, and mental state can either spiral into stress… or reset into calm and clarity.This conversation blends battlefield lessons, personal hardship, practical breath techniques, and a refreshing reminder that sometimes the most powerful interventions are also the simplest.Topics discussed:• Why sleep may be the most underutilized asset for physical and mental health• How Special Forces operators manage stress and exhaustion in extreme environments• The origin of Tim's Breathwork in Bed technique • The “three breath” method for switching off a racing mind at night • Why the final five minutes before sleep can shape the entire next day • How breathwork shifts the nervous system from fight-or-flight into repair mode • Why restoring internal safety may be the key to reducing anxiety, burnout, and even suicidal ideation • Practical tools anyone can use tonight to improve sleep and regulate stressIf you've ever laid awake at night with a racing mind, felt stuck in a constant state of “wired but tired,” or wondered how to reclaim calm in a chronically overstimulated world, this episode offers both perspective and practical tools.Learn more about Tim's work at https://breathworkinbed.com.au/ and follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/breathworkinbed.Support Terrain Theory on Patreon! Our member platform gives you access to weekly bonus episode content. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/TerrainTheoryExplore our growing list of intentional Terrain Support products at https://www.terraintheory.net/collections/terrainsupportTerrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netFollow Terrain Theory:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrain_theory/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Terrain-TheoryX: https://twitter.com/terraintheory1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@terraintheoryMusic by Chris Merenda

There is a moment in the life of high performers that is rarely talked about: your body stops cooperating. When the things you almost built your identity on and your career around — your discipline, your resilience — can't be embodied any longer... whether due to illness, burn out or any other reason.For athletes, for entrepreneurs, for high performers… for anyone whose body and mind are their asset — that moment feels like shock.That's why today, we're talking about nervous system mastery, self-healing through your breath, and how to tap into your fullest potential. So babe, grab your cacao or matcha and a journal, because you're going to want to start working WITH your nervous system, not against it! —-In this episode, we discuss: 00:50 - Intro to today's episode - the power of your breath with Nick Sweeney03:00 - How Nick turned his passion into his life's purpose and full-time profession 09:10 - The changes Nick experienced in his life just from utilizing the power of his breath16:20 - How to expand your nervous system capacity through simple exercises 28:10 - Hacks to switch your body from working against you to working for you 35:15 - A breathing technique to integrate + syncing the breath with your cycle56:40 - Nick's top tip to Unfuck Your Life that you can implement today—-Intrigued by this episode and devoted to diving deeper this year?This is the work we do inside of my brand new mastermind experience, THE MAGNETIC WOMAN.Lemme break it down for you and give you a pre-taste of what awaits you:Identity & Mindset Recalibration— aka not “thinking differently”, but being different. Triggers don't disrupt you any longer. Life feels lighter, more fun, and deeply fulfilling.Feminine Embodiment + Nervous System Safety— Think – attraction without anxious attachment. You feel relaxed, regulated and deeply in your body as your baseline. No more rushing around, stressing, overthinking, worrying or chasing out of fear or scarcity.Somatic Healing Work— That's when old patterns dissolve, and your standards for yourself and others naturally rise. You carry yourself differently as you no longer carry old emotions and limiting beliefs.Aligned Wealth + Career Expansion— Strategy + resource management to make your life and career effortless and successful. It's time to master money, take quantum leaps in your career and have more freedom while thriving financially and feeling deeply aligned.Love + Relationship Calibration— Embody secure, healthy feminine energy in your love life to finally have that yummy, healthy, polarized romance you desire and deserve. Get chosen, claimed, cherished, and worshipped – even beyond the honeymoon phase.And if you felt your body expand just by reading this…this first-ever round may just be meant for you, bby.Ready to become The Magnetic Woman who attracts effortlessly in 2026 & save $$$ as an early bird? CLAIM YOUR SPOT IN MY BRAND NEW, EXCLUSIVE MASTERMIND EXPERIENCE HERE! —-Connect with Nick: Free daily Sync: https://www.coherencebreath.com/syncThe app: https://www.coherencebreath.com/2 week free code for ur listeners:LAURA14Upcoming Event: https://www.coherencebreath.com/events/equinox?ref=lauraherdeMy coaching program: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V7KUi_TkeNUnKVVKcRvqA25IJ3832WKtmCRLh_GKAa0/edit?usp=drivesdkConnect with Laura: Laura's Website: https://www.lauraherde.com/Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laura.herde/Laura's 1-1 Coaching: https://www.lauraherde.com/application-1-1Laura's Coaching Certification Course: https://www.instagram.com/embodiedcoachacademy/>> EMAIL ME TO CONNECT/ FOR QUESTIONS: hello@lauraherde.com>> FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE CONTENT: @laura.herde Feel free to share this episode with your bestie, and tag us on IG when you listen so we can repost you!Make sure to be subscribed to UNFUCK YOUR LIFE, we publish episodes every single Tuesday.Thank you so much for tuning in, love xx

Episode SummaryCorey Hairdustry is joined by co-host Katie May for a conversation with Ajahn Tri Dao, a Buddhist monk and spiritual counselor. Inspired by the Walk for Peace, they explore the shift from “world peace” as an idea to internal peace as a daily responsibility—and why that change matters in a loud, fast, overstimulated world.What You'll Learn• Why Buddhism can be understood as both a religion (protected by law) and a philosophy/practice (tested in real life)• The Walk for Peace's core message: inner peace creates the conditions for world peace• A clear definition of “suffering” (dukkha): the uneasiness that comes from resisting reality, clinging, and trying to control what you can't• How coping behaviors often show up when people can't sit with pain (and why slowing down changes everything)• Why America's pace (work, stress, constant stimulation) fuels emotional reactivity and disconnection• The Middle Way: not grinding yourself into burnout, and not numbing yourself into stagnation• How to start building awareness without making it complicated: journal first• A practical journaling framework: track sleep, mood, triggers, and reactions to expose patterns you've normalized• Beginner-friendly meditation advice: start guided with music, then build toward silence and breath-focused practice• Breath techniques shared: counting breaths, noticing temperature, and training the mind to do one thing at a time• What progress looks like: it's not “no thoughts,” it's responding differently when life pokes you• The takeaway: “Stop. Reflect. Write. Breathe.” and finish what you started.Key Quote-Level Takeaway“Peace is free from disturbing emotions—and you can train for it.”If you want, tell me: do you want the IG caption to feel more spiritual/soft, or more hard-hitting/straight talk?

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Karin Hartunian Koukeyan—a speech-language pathologist with 28 years of experience and founder of SpeechFit—about a topic that might surprise you: public speaking. Karin shares her winding SLP journey from bilingual child interpreter to telepractice pioneer to private practice owner, and dives into why SLPs are uniquely equipped to help clients (and colleagues!) overcome public speaking anxiety. From IEP meetings to parent nights to real estate presentations, this conversation is packed with practical strategies, an eye-opening look at communication coaching as a service offering, and a reminder that it's never too late to color outside the lines in your career.Bullet Points to Discuss: How Karin's multilingual upbringing led her to SLP and eventually public speaking coaching Why SLPs are uniquely qualified to address public speaking anxiety Practical strategies for managing nerves and communicating more effectively How public speaking coaching translates to working with middle and high schoolers Building a communication coaching side hustle or private practice offeringHere's what we learned: Public speaking anxiety affects up to 90% of people—and SLPs are uniquely equipped to help. The pause is your most powerful tool. Say something, let it land, and resist the urge to fill the silence. Frameworks and scripting train the brain to communicate more confidently—whether it's an IEP meeting or a big presentation. Breath work, visualization, and role-playing are go-to strategies for taming nerves before and during a talk. Adding dialogue to a story instantly makes it more engaging—try it with your middle and high schoolers too. Communication coaching is a real and viable private practice offering for clients who need support but don't qualify for traditional services.Learn more about Karin Hartunian Koukeyan: Website: https://www.speechfitslp.com/ Website: https://karin-hartunian-koukeyan.mykajabi.com/sign-up-for-speechfit-slp-courses-8884c4d7-381e-49b9-8f2c-0d41b49592dc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechfitslp/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-hartunian-koukeyan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-hartunian-koukeyan/Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/speechfit-slp Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

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Subscribe to our Patreon for our after-party → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod   Respectfully… what is going on in Crescent City right now?? These chapters delivered demon attacks, secret lore drops, near-deaths, Bryce power upgrades, and the Autumn King being his usual terrible self — and we are simply trying to keep up. One minute we're discussing ancient magic and hidden truths about the world… the next someone's throat gets ripped out, and Bryce is teleporting. In this episode, Melissa and Ellie break down chapters 50–56 of House of Sky and Breath and attempt to process the absolute chaos Sarah J. Maas unleashed. From Ithan's extremely questionable survival odds to new theories about the Asteri, witches, and the Prince of the Pit… things escalated FAST, and we have thoughts. Lots of them.   Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS ENQUIRES: lamebcpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What do you do when your faith feels lifeless and everything around you feels spiritually dry? In Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones, God reveals that structure and effort alone can't bring life - only His Spirit can. This message traces the story from creation to new creation, showing how the same breath that formed humanity and raised Jesus now gives life to God's people today.

In this first ever listener interview on Dom Sub Devotion, Andrew sits down with Robert, a longtime follower and friend who has spent decades building genuine masculine strength across martial arts, competitive racing, and breath work. And still found himself completely disarmed the moment a woman got emotional. Nearly 40 years of martial arts training under the same Korean master, and what it actually builds in a man Why physical competency short-circuits the lizard brain stress response even in situations that have nothing to do with fighting The breathing technique Robert's instructor taught him decades before science could explain why it works Competitive car and motorcycle racing as an outlet for the kind of focused aggression modern men almost never get to express The difference between splattered power and functional power, and what it means for men who don't yet have access to their dangerous side Why building a spine is only half the equation Andrew's take on why the drive to be respected often points back to a little boy still waiting for a parent's approval Resources mentioned: Breath by James Nestor: https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615 Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250183863 Episode 116: Are You Strong Enough to Be a Dom? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtLLtls2DZ1sySIsW6iTsTVV1blhnOTBn Resources: Get all of Andrew's free guides, training, and resources at: infinitedevotion.com/free-resources Ready to go deeper? Explore our blog, courses, and coaching at https://InfiniteDevotion.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/_InfiniteDevotion Subscribe to our OnlyFans for exclusive content: https://dawnofdesire.net Resources & Next Steps If you're ready to go deeper, explore our courses and offerings: • Rapture — a journey into devotional D/s and erotic embodiment. https://infinitedevotion.com/rapture • Becoming a Dominant Man — Andrew's path for men ready to lead with clarity and integrity. https://infinitedevotion.com/becoming-a-dominant-man • Structuring Your D/s Dynamic — build a relationship structure that actually works for you. https://infinitedevotion.com/structuring-your-ds-dynamic • OnlyFans. Take a look inside our bedroom. https://dawnofdesire.net

We have 60K-90K thoughts a day and half of those thoughts are repeated from the day before and then half of those thoughts are negative thoughts. Over time, these repeated thoughts add up to what we think of as our personality, our truth, our reality. But what happens if we don't like our situation, personality, or reality? What if we desire change in our life? That only happens when we change our perception of reality through our perspective on what is real and what is true. Being mindful of our thoughts is an excellent way to shift into a new reality. This meditation aims to help re-wire the mind one breath at a time.

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Restorative BreathProphetess Bonita JohnsonEzekiel 37:1-10March 1, 2026Today, we continue our current sermon series, 'Breathe'. Listen to Prophetess Bonita Johnson speak about our part in restoring breath. #churchofphila #churchofphiladelphia #buildinglivesthroughlove #loveinaction #2026sermon #onlinechurchTo support this ministry and help us continue to build God's kingdom click here: http://www.churchofphila.comIf you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://www.churchofphila.comOur vision is to provide a place where people of all colors, creeds, and nationalities can come together and worship the Living Savior who is Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God.Connect with Us Website: http://www.churchofphila.comTwitter & Instagram: Charlotte, NC: @churchofphilacha Asbury Park, NJ: @churchofphilaap Lakeland, Florida: @churchofphilalkldFacebook: Charlotte, NC: www.facebook.com/churchofphila Asbury Park, NJ: www.facebook.com/churchofphilaap Lakeland, Florida: www.facebook.com/churchofphilalkld

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For decades, traditional dentistry has treated dental cavities through strategies like placing fillings to replace the damaged tooth structure. But today, thanks to the advent of functional dentistry, science shows that early-stage cavities can be reversed through lifestyle, hygiene, and remineralization strategies. Today, you're going to learn about proven strategies for stopping and reversing tooth decay.   Today's guest, Dr. Staci Whitman is a board-certified dentist and the founder of the first Functional Pediatric Dental Practice in the United States. She is passionate about using root-cause principles to help patients of all ages prevent and treat dental issues. On this episode, Dr. Whitman is sharing the science behind the oral microbiome and real, science-backed strategies for reversing cavities.  In this conversation, you're going to learn about the relationship between dental health and metabolic health, what your oral microbiome needs to thrive, and how your diet affects the health of your teeth and gums. You're also going to learn about healing cavities, how to improve the look of your smile, and so much more. Dr. Whitman is a true expert and pioneer in the field of functional dentistry, and I know you're going to love hearing her insights on this episode of The Model Health Show!   In this episode you'll discover:  What the most common chronic disease is. (3:05)  Why there is a separation between dentistry and medicine. (4:07)  What cavities actually are and how they occur. (6:44)  The main enemy of preventable dental diseases. (9:32)  Why cavities are a metabolic disease. (13:21)  How your breathing impacts your dental health. (17:14)  Realistic strategies for preventing cavities in children. (30:42)  The role your saliva plays in remineralizing your teeth. (35:52)  What hydroxyapatite is. (38:20)  The importance of flossing for cavity prevention. (39:52)  How Dr. Whitman's stance on fluoride has evolved over her career. (44:08)  What gum inflammation can tell you about your overall health. (58:36)   The importance of having strong, resilient gums. (1:03:41)  Natural strategies for whitening your teeth. (1:09:41)  Items mentioned in this episode include:  Organifi.com/Model - Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off + free shipping!  Piquelife.com/model - Get exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions!   Breath by James Nestor - Learn how your breathing impacts your health!  The Institute for Functional Dentistry - Learn more about functional dentistry!   Connect with Dr. Staci Whitman Website / Newsletter / Instagram     Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:   Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Soundcloud  Pandora  YouTube     This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Organifi and Pique.   Organifi makes nutrition easy and delicious for everyone. Take 20% off your order with the code MODEL at organifi.com/model.  Go to Piquelife.com/model for exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions on cutting-edge solutions for your head-to-toe health and beauty transformation.

RESOURCES- Join me in Lotus Rising Premium Coaching at danettecoaching.com - Free of artificial flavors, sugars, and dyes- It's only 5 calories per serving, and every order comes with a 365-day money-back guarantee so you can try it risk-free. Visit nativehydrate.com/DANETTE to see what Native Hydrate could do for your health.- Struggling with hair shedding or slow growth? Try Liposomal Hair Renewal with AnaGain Nu for fuller, healthier-looking hair. Exclusive offer for The Danette May Show listeners at renewyourhair.com/danettemay CONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comIn this episode, I'm sharing a guided visualization recorded live at our annual Lotus Rising Live event, where I walk you through a powerful practice of surrender, self-worth, and releasing the patterns that keep you stuck. So often we move through life repeating the same emotional loops without realizing the deeper belief driving them. In this meditation, I invite you to slow down, breathe, and gently uncover the belief connected to a pattern in your life that may be rooted in feeling unworthy.Together, we enter a calming visualization where you create a safe inner space, clarify a true desire that belongs fully to you, and symbolically plant that intention so it can grow. From there, I guide you through releasing the belief or pattern blocking that desire so you can return feeling lighter, more aligned, and more connected to your worth. If this meditation resonates with you, I'd also love to invite our Lotus Rising community to join me in Sedona on September 12th for Lotus Rising Live. You can learn more at danettecoaching.com.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Welcome + Lotus Rising Live invite(1:12) Why surrender is essential for healing(3:47) Naming your true desire(4:43) Identifying the belief loop(5:37) Patterns in love, health, and self-worth(7:04) Preparing for the guided visualization(7:37) Breath and body relaxation(11:13) Entering your safe inner space(13:37) Writing and planting your desire(16:10) Releasing the belief blocking you(17:07) Returning and integrating the meditation