Podcasts about Cultivation

This episode dives deep with Benny Fergusson, a foundational member of the show, about his journey from marketing to a career focused on connection, particularly with the body. Benny recounts how his early experiences with marketing highlighted a disconnect from himself, leading him to explore inner connection. He emphasizes that true wants come from within, citing the example of herbs like ashwagandha that foster inner connection.   Benny's current work, the Neurosomatic School, is all about understanding the body and its relationship to life. He shares his personal struggles with spinal issues in his 20s, which forced him to slow down and reconnect. He critiques externalized views of the body, like those in sports, where the body is seen as a tool for tasks rather than a source of inner wisdom.   The conversation touches on the modern world's approach to bodywork, with Mason noting the proliferation of practices like weights, yoga, and meditation to keep society from "breaking." Benny introduces his "SAFE" acronym for cultivating awareness: See, Allow, Feel, Embody. He explains that true healing isn't about fixing something broken, but about allowing what is, and creating the environmental circumstances to support the body's natural healing process. He challenges the idea of "letting go" as an act of doing, emphasizing the need to develop internal reference points for states like relaxation.   Benny also discusses the importance of integrating practice into daily life, rather than separating it as a form of escapism or spiritual ego. He advocates for exploring the full spectrum of human experience, from love to hate, to truly embody qualities. He highlights the interrelationship of things in the body, using knee pain as an example where the focus should be on supporting structures like the ankle and hip, rather than just the knee itself.   The discussion then shifts to the Neurosomatic School's approach for practitioners, focusing on bringing humanity back to health and addressing the "wounded healer" dynamic. Benny stresses the importance of personal embodiment for practitioners, as you can only guide others where you've been yourself. He outlines the school's four pillars: connection, breathing, mobility, and cultivation, emphasizing a pragmatic, individualized approach rather than a "one-size-fits-all" methodology. He aims to develop "all-terrain vehicle practitioners" who can adapt their tools to different contexts and individual needs.   Key takeaways from Benny and Mason: [00:00:37] Internal Connection as a Foundation   [00:04:43] Holistic Body Understanding   [00:17:57] Interconnectedness of the Body   [00:17:57] Pragmatic and Individualized Methodology   [00:23:47] The "SAFE" Framework for Awareness   [00:38:02] Integrating Practice into Daily Life   [00:41:48] Practitioner Embodiment and Humanity  Call to Action Alright, so we've just ripped into a deep chat with Benny Fergusson, one of the OG members of the show, about ditching the external hustle and getting real about internal connection. If you're being honest with yourself and you're tired of just throwing bodywork at a problem to keep from 'breaking,' this is your next, essential step.   The Neurosomatic School isn't just theory; it's the pragmatic, individualized approach that moves beyond the spiritual ego and 'unembodied advice.' It's time to truly apply the SAFE Framework and embrace the messy spectrum of human experience. Remember, as Benny says, you can only guide others where you've been yourself.   Dive into the four core pillars: Connection, Breathing, Mobility, and Cultivation. This work is about building real, internal reference points and developing those "all-terrain vehicle" skills.   Ready to get out of the superficial and start living the work? Don't just listen to the wisdom—go embody it.

Brooke and Tyler investigate one of the most powerful figures in the entire Cosmere and what it truly means to be a Dawnshard. Rsyn's interlude may have been short but her clash with Hoid is immensely important to both the future and past of the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier.

A practitioner in the UK realized her long-hidden attachment of resentment, which led to a period of hardship and a shift in perspective. This experience, along with a reminder from Master about the temporary nature of human life, helped her overcome the attachment and find gratitude. She also shares her experiences with organizing a successful […]

From the 2025 Nordic Fa Conference, a practitioner from Sweden shares experiences from his thirty years of practicing Dafa, from when he attended Master Li's lectures in Sweden many years ago, to the trips he has taken to China that deepened his understanding of cultivation practice; and also his experience working with The Epoch Times […]

A woman in China left home for more than a decade to avoid harassment and persecution by the CCP for practicing Falun Dafa. When she was later arrested and being returned to her hometown she carefully clarified the truth to the arresting officers. She had found many times over the years of being away from […]

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A practitioner living in Germany shares how through a painful illness karma tribulation, and also managing the weighty responsibilities of coordinating a drum team, she came to deeply understand that the key to resolving these challenges and moving forward in her cultivation is to always think of others first. This and other experience-sharing from the […]

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A practitioner in China shares her thoughts on recent tribulations, including her husband's sudden illness and her daughter's detachment from cultivation. She reflects on her own attachments, such as comfort and reputation, and how they hindered her cultivation. Through these experiences, she learned the importance of looking within, letting go of human notions, and staying […]

A practitioner in France helped to promote Dafa books at Shen Yun performances. She used various approaches to connect with people, including explaining the book's content and its impact on her life. Through this process she reflected on her own cultivation, realizing the importance of eliminating attachments and maintaining compassion, especially when faced with criticism. […]

A young practitioner now living abroad was initially misguided by the CCP's fake immolation video, but later came to understand the goodness of Dafa and became a practitioner. She shares here some of the challenges she experienced while practicing in China as a student, the people she helped to understand the CCP's propaganda, and her […]

A practitioner in China began cultivating in Dafa over a decade ago and shares her experiences with coming to understand the destructive nature of resentment and the importance of letting it go, and also describes the long and arduous process of cleansing her physical ailments. She has found her way through dedicated Fa study and […]

A practitioner in Shandong Province shares her experiences of cultivating amidst family tribulations and the CCP's persecution. Despite facing abuse, job loss, and imprisonment, she remained steadfast in her faith and treated her family with kindness and compassion. Her unwavering dedication to Dafa and her efforts to clarify the truth about the persecution helped many […]

Brooke and Tyler discuss the passionate one and their transition to Retribution with two of the Cosmere's most popular content creators. Stormlight Memes and CosmereJunkie join the conversation as we look at all the interludes that involve Odium in Wind and Truth. #AllSpoilers Follow Stormlight Memes on Insta (https://www.instagram.com/stormlightmemes/) Follow Stormlight Memes on Threads (https://www.threads.com/@stormlightmemes) And check out their alt account, HyperfixationHQ (https://www.threads.com/@hyperfixationhq) Follow CosmereJunkie on Insta (https://www.instagram.com/cosmere_junkie/) Follow CosmereJunkie on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmere_junkie?lang=en) Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier.

A practitioner in China, retired from her government position had her pension revoked after being imprisoned for her faith. Despite facing numerous obstacles and rejections from various government agencies, she remained steadfast in her cultivation, eliminating attachments and seeking Master's guidance. Ultimately, she filed a complaint with the State Council, demonstrating her commitment to upholding […]

A practitioner in Hebei Province recounts his unwavering determination to practice Dafa despite persecution. After the CCP began persecuting Falun Falun Gong in 1999, he faced pressure from his workplace, family, and community but remained steadfast in his beliefs. He was later arrested, went on a hunger strike, and escaped from a detention center before […]

A practitioner living in the San Francisco Bay area shares her experience helping to clarify the truth at a weekly site held in San Francisco, and how doing so forced her to overcome her timid nature and attachment to fear. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website. Original Articles:1. [Fahui] Improving Myself and Fulfilling […]

A practitioner in Florida shares her experiences in improving in cultivation by looking inward and correcting her own shortcomings, rather than focusing on her fathers's behavior. Though initially reluctant to memorize the Fa, she found that reciting the Fa led to improved concentration, a deeper understanding of xinxing challenges, and a greater sense of elevation […]

A practitioner from Ukraine began cultivating in Dafa in 2017 and while sitting in meditation experienced a state of peace and joy he had never known before. He began on his cultivation path and navigated the challenges of moving to a new city, starting a new job, maintaining proper relations with a female coworker, confronting […]

A practitioner in Taiwan shares a terrifying dream she had, helping her to understand more clearly that there is an important choice for all beings to make at this period in history, and her conclusion is that the guiding principle for all must be kindness. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website. Original Articles:1. […]

Experience-sharing from the Minghui website. Original Articles:1. Letting Go of Sentiment to Fulfill My Mission as a Dafa Disciple2. I Finally Eliminated My Resentment for My Husband3. South African Practitioner: Compassion Grew Through Practicing Falun Dafa To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

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A practitioner in Western China was sent to prison for distributing Falun Dafa information and put into cells with many ethnic minorities, many of whom did not speak Mandarin. He seized upon the opportunity to share Dafa with many of the prisoners, understanding it may be their only chance to obtain the Fa. This and […]

What does it really mean to practice yoga not just once in a while, but again and again, across years, through resistance, joy, boredom, and transformation? In this episode, Kino and Tim explore the deeper meaning of abhyāsa, the Sanskrit word often translated as “practice,” but whose roots reveal something far more enduring: the committed, intentional act of returning. They weave this with the concept of bhāvanā, the inner cultivation of the heart and mind, drawn from early Buddhist teachings. Through stories from the Ashtanga method and personal reflections on the power of repetition, Kino and Tim share how practice is not about performance or perfection, but about shaping who we become through presence. This episode is an invitation to see practice not as a means to an end, but as the path itself. The pose is not the point. Returning is the point. Cultivating presence, breath by breath, day by day, becomes the living path of yoga. When we stop running and return to the moment, we remember, this is the place we never truly left. Practice LIVE with me exclusively on Omstars! Start your journey today with a 7-day trial at omstars.com. Registration is now open for Yogaversity! Join us for a transformative 12-month yoga education program. Stay connected with us on social @omstarsofficial and @kinoyoga Practice with me in person for workshops, classes, retreats, trainings and Mysore seasons. Find out more about where I'm teaching at kinoyoga.com and sign up for our Mysore season in Miami at www.miamilifecenter.com.

A practitioner living in France shares her experience assisting with the Shen Yun tour, including dealing with bomb threats and other forms of interference from the CCP. She also shares understandings she has come to about the harsh conditions of her childhood, and how she has reconciled her feelings about her family through assimilating to […]

A practitioner living in the UK shares her experience cultivating in Dafa and how Master enabled her to see through the falsehood of atheism, and how she successfully confronted her deep attachment to fear. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website. Original Articles:1. [Fahui] Removing the Notion of Atheism, Master Enlightens Me to Cultivate […]

A woman in China began practicing Falun Dafa in 1999, and had a daughter in 2001. Over the years the two have walked their cultivation paths side by side; at times it has been challenging, and others more harmonious, and always helping each other to improve. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website. Original […]

A practitioner in China shares her experience in learning to let go of selfish material interests and resentment towards her husband when confronted with a major tribulation in their marriage. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website. Original Articles:1. Letting Go of Resentment and Attachment to Self-Interest2. Life Renewed by Dafa3. Diligently Refining Myself […]

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A practitioner living with in Florida shares her journey of cultivation and how she realized she had been impatient with family and co-workers, expecting them to rise to her level of self discipline, rather than accepting them as they are and having a compassionate heart. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website. Original Articles:1. […]

Experience-sharing from 2025 Florida Fa conference on the Minghui website. Original Articles:1. Taking a Step Back to Reflect on Myself and Improve My Cultivation2. My Job Is My Cultivation Environment

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A Falun Dafa practitioner in the UK shares his experience of balancing full-time work as a double-decker bus driver with Fa study and truth clarification activities. By prioritizing Fa study and cultivating selflessness, he was able to maintain energy and contribute to the Chinatown truth clarification project. He also faced challenges at work, and struggled […]

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A woman in Hebei Province began practicing Falun Dafa in 1996 and shares some of the amazing experiences she has had along her cultivation journey; including the time her husband, also a practitioner, after being severely beaten and starved by the CCP, emerged healthy and strong a short time later, and how both of her […]

Cicero once said, "Cultivation of the mind is as necessary as food to the body." Sales is fundamentally a mental game. Your capacity for understanding your prospects at a deeper level and developing creative solutions that solve their problems – that's your winning edge. In a profession where you need to outwit and out maneuver your competitors in order to win,  your ability to think, to truly contemplate and reflect, might be the most underutilized competitive advantage in your sales arsenal. Always Responding. Never Reflecting. Yet most salespeople these days are starving their minds. They're constantly in motion, constantly busy, constantly doing, constantly in front of screens – but rarely thinking.  We've created a culture where being busy equals being productive. Most salespeople spend their days reacting – to emails, to phone calls, to urgent requests, to the latest fire that needs to be put out. We are always responding, never reflecting. Always moving, never thinking strategically about where we are going. Noise Kills Your Ability to Think William Penn wrote, "True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment." Think about that for a moment. You wouldn't dream of going weeks without sleep because you know your body would break down. But you regularly go weeks, maybe months, without giving your mind the silence and space it needs to just think and function at its highest level. We live in the age of noise. Constant noise. Digital noise, physical noise, mental noise. Your phone is buzzing with notifications. Your email is pinging every few minutes. Your CRM is demanding updates. Your manager wants reports. Your prospects are texting. Your colleagues and customers are interrupting.  We have so many things going on at once and so much noise in our lives that it has become almost impossible to think. All of this noise is killing your ability to think clearly, to make good decisions, to see the big picture, to be the creative and thoughtful professional you were meant to be.  Schedule Thinking Time That's exactly why scheduling thinking time is so important. Most people don't take the time to think because they don't feel like they can afford to. Sitting quietly and thinking doesn't feel like work. It feels like you're being lazy. Our culture has programmed us to believe that if we're not visibly doing something, we're not being productive. Likewise, constant stimulation has become a drug. Silence feels uncomfortable because we've forgotten how to be alone with our thoughts. I passionately believe that we must schedule, on our calendars, for thinking. No distractions, no music, no TV, no laptop, no phone – just you and your thoughts, alone. Notice I said "schedule" it. If you don't put it on your calendar, it won't happen. You'll always find something more "urgent" to do. Thinking Time Taking time to just think is powerful. It slows you down, helps you relax, and frequently generates incredible ideas and inspiration.  Thinking time isn't meditation, though it shares some similarities. It's not prayer, though some people find it spiritual. It's simply dedicated time for your mind to process, reflect, and contemplate. The beauty of thinking time is that it can take many forms.  The Quiet Corner Think  Find a quiet space – your office with the door closed, a park bench, your car in an empty parking lot, or a corner of your home. The location doesn't matter as much as the lack of distractions. Start with just 15 minutes. Don't try to go for an hour right away. Build the habit first, then extend the time. The Walk and Think This is my personal favorite. Take a long walk – alone, without music, podcasts, or phone calls. There's something about the rhythm of walking that unlocks creative thinking. Steve Jobs was famous for his thinking walks. Many of his best ideas came while walking around Apple's campus or thro...

A practitioner reflects on her cultivation journey, realizing she was not genuinely cultivating due to a fundamental attachment to her own standards. Despite diligently doing the three things, she clung to notions of being a “good person” and sought respect and love. She came to understand that her conflicted relationship with her mother-in-law helped her […]

A practitioner living in Australia shares several examples of the powerful effects of sending forth righteous thoughts, including the time it helped her evade the police from persecuting her, how her illness symptoms were eliminated, and how it can remove interference when clarifying the truth. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website. Original Articles:1. […]

A Falun Dafa practitioner in Heilongjiang Province recounts her cultivation journey, including the challenges of overcoming attachments and thought karma. Despite pressure from work, and within her family, she remained steadfast in her belief in Master and the Fa. Through studying the Fa, sending forth righteous thoughts, and letting go of self-interest, she improved her […]

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A practitioner in Sichuan Province struggled to let go of her attachments to playing video games and lust, but then faced a major test of life and death in the form of severe illness karma. She remained steadfast in her faith and came through the tribulation. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website. Original […]

A man in the Middle East has been practicing Falun Dafa for three years and shares his recent challenges in letting go of the attachment to seeking attention, and imposing his will on other's lives. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website. Original Articles:1. A New Practitioner's Experiences of Eliminating Attachments2. Fundamentally Changing Oneself […]

A new MP3 sermon from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 5. The Cultivation of Holiness: The Spiritual Disciplines Subtitle: PRTS Conference 2025 Speaker: Conrad Mbewe Broadcaster: Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary Event: Conference Date: 8/22/2025 Bible: Mark 1:32-39 Length: 53 min.

In 1996 a woman in China happened into a bookstore and picked up a copy of Zhuan Falun, and over the next couple of days realized that she had found the spiritual path she had longed for, and she became a Falun Dafa practitioner. Please listen here to how she went from being the spoiled […]

A practitioner living in France shares her experiences working with the 2025 Shen Yun tour, including coming to realize what a precious opportunity it was to join the project, how to work well with others, and overcoming her notions from having worked alone in the past. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website. Original […]

A practitioner in Liaoning Province, China gets up every mooning at 3:10 AM and begins his day of studying the Fa, clarifying the truth, and sending forth righteous thoughts. Through this daily discipline he has been able to help both fellow practitioners as well as the people in his community. This and other experience-sharing from […]

A practitioner in China shares several examples of improvements in both health and character made through regular attendance at a small Fa study and exercise group; including an elderly woman with severe hunchback who was able to sit up straight, another woman with a tumor that was healed, and eliminating her own aversion to filth. […]

A sharing from the 2025 San Francisco Falun Dafa Conference, a woman living in the US shares how she initially stumbled in the way she treated her aging mother, but was reminded by another practitioner and then found a more compassionate approach, and was rewarded with a meaningful connection before her mother passed away. This […]