Podcasts about Eknath Easwaran

Today's wisdom comes from Conquest of Mind by Eknath Easwaran.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily.   And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2025!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

I'm back with Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita! This is so dense I had to split it into two parts. Today we'll discuss verses 1-38. This chapter serves as a foundation for understanding the eternal nature of the soul (Atman) and the importance of non-attachment in the face of life's challenges. Let's look at Arjuna's emotional turmoil and Krishna's tough love approach, emphasizing the need for inner stability and the acceptance of life's transient nature. The emphasis on the immortality of the soul, the significance of understanding one's Dharma, and the win-win perspective in life. This chapter literally has all of Krishna's essential teachings. Making it a gold mine. Get ready to learn from the original life coach (Krishna):

Send us a textThe Upanishads offer direct communication with consciousness itself, providing a philosophical foundation for the Bhagavad Gita and practical spiritual guidance for modern seekers.• Upanishadic study connects us with our inner consciousness rather than human interpretations• The Upanishads provide the philosophical grounding behind the Bhagavad Gita's message• Eknath Easwaran's translations capture the essence in accessible language for modern readers• Finding commonalities between spiritual traditions rather than fault-finding leads to deeper understanding• The first verse of the Isha Upanishad contains the essence of spiritual wisdom• Recognizing the divine in all hearts naturally leads to compassion and equanimity• True renunciation happens naturally when desires fall away like autumn leaves• Everything belongs to the supreme reality, eliminating both pride and covetousness• This perspective aligns with Nirankari Mission's first principle about being trustees of our possessionsPlease subscribe, like, and comment with your thoughts or questions. I'd love to know if you'd like me to continue exploring the Upanishads in future episodes!Support this channel by joining this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEQmXLNdTDOa_7b7J0zO0ew/joinSupport me via Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/beardedmysticJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwXVisit my website: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/Buy The Bearded Mystic Podcast Merch: https://thebeardedmysticpodcast.myshopify.com/Want a one-on-one spiritual discussion with The Bearded Mystic - book here: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/p/spiritual-discussion/You can follow me and contact me on social media:TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdk3HPJh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBeardedMysticPodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Bearded-Mystic-PodcastBluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastSupport the show

Today's wisdom comes from Your Life is Your Message by Eknath Easwaran.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily.   And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2025!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

A lot of translators actually skip chapter one of the Bhagavad Gita, but I've found it to be one of my favorite chapters. This chapter sets the stage for the conflict and highlights the struggle between emotions and intellect. Something we all struggle with throughout our lives. Make sure to go back a couple of episodes and listen to my overview of the Bhagavad Gita, and get excited because chapter one is only the beginning of this amazing series! Let's explore:

Today's wisdom comes from The Dhammapada edited by Eknath Easwaran.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily.   And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2025!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

Today's wisdom comes from The Bhagavad Gita edited by Eknath Easwaran.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily.   And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2025!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

यदा विनियतं चित्तमात्मन्येवावतिष्ठते । निःस्पृहः सर्वकामेभ्यो युक्त इत्युच्यते तदा ॥६- १८॥ Recitation, breakdown, reordering, translation, and commentary. For more information about Eknath Easwaran, visit https://www.bmcm.org/. For more information about Swami Sarvapriyananda, visit https://www.vedantany.org/.

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He started in advertising in 1979, became a pioneering ad filmmaker, broke new ground in Indian television, and is the managing trainee of his own life. Sanjiv Sharma joins Amit Varma in episode 390 of The Seen and the Unseen to share his frameworks for living. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Sanjiv Sharma on Instagram, Twitter, IMDb and LInkedIn. 2. Divya Prakash Dubey on Instagram, Wikipedia, LinkedIn, IMDb, Twitter, Amazon and his own website. 3. The Surface Area of Serendipity -- Episode 39 of Everything is Everything. 4. Deepak VS and the Man Behind His Face — Episode 373 of The Seen and the Unseen. 5. Mansoor Khan on Wikipedia, Amazon and IMDb. 6. Umberto -- Mansoor Khan. 7. American Cinematographer. 8. Idhar Udhar. 9. Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari. 10. Khul Ja Sim Sim. 11. The Evolution of Cricket -- Episode 97 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Harsha Bhogle). 12. Television Price Controls -- Episode 27 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Ashok Malik). 13. Yeh Meri Life Hai. 14. Urban Discoveries for Ford Ecosport. 15. Crime Patrol Season 2. 16. Comedy Circus Season 1. 17. My Cancer is Me -- Vijay Bhat and Nilima Bhat. 18. Sakshi. 19. The Rakshin Project. 20. Smita Bharti interviewed by Radio One. 21. We Should Celebrate Rising Divorce Rates (2008) — Amit Varma. 22. Profit = Philanthropy — Amit Varma. 23. Rohini Nilekani Pays It Forward — Episode 317 of The Seen and the Unseen. 24. The Double ‘Thank You' Moment — John Stossel. 25. Lectures by Swami Sarvapriyananda: 1, 2, 3, 4 plus a full series of them here. 26. Spiral Bound -- Screenwriting with Boman Irani. Sanjiv's Recommendations: Movies 1. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest -- Miloš Forman. 2. As Good as It Gets -- James L Brooks. 3. Roman Holiday -- William Wyler. 4. Anne of the Thousand Days -- Charles Jarrott. 5. Kramer vs Kramer -- Robert Benton. 6. The Shawshank Redemption -- Frank Darabont. 7. The Godfather -- Francis Ford Coppola. 8. Oppenheimer -- Christopher Nolan. 9. The Dark Knight -- Christopher Nolan. Sanjiv's Recommendations: Books1. The Covenant of Water -- Abraham Verghese. 2. The Untethered Soul -- Michael A Singer. 3. The Craving Mind -- Judson Brewer. 4. The Ascent of Humanity -- Charles Eisenstein. 5. Essence of the Upanishads -- Eknath Easwaran. 6. The Mind Illuminated -- Culadasa (John Yates). 7. Same as Ever -- Morgan Housel. 8. The Ascent of Money -- Niall Ferguson. 9. The Ending of Time -- Jiddu Krishnamurti. Amit's newsletter is active again. Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new video podcast. Check out Everything is Everything on YouTube. Check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘Sailing' by Simahina.

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In today's episode, Gina discusses the wisdom of author and spiritual teacher Eknath Easwaran. These teachings helped Gina improve her skill set for handling the wild anxious mind she was suffering with, and she hopes to impart this knowledge on her listeners. Embracing mindfulness and incorporating mantra into your daily practice will serve you well in your anxiety recovery journey. Listen in for Eknath Easwaran's ancient wisdom on this and enhance your practice today! Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! To learn more go to: https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: It is the mind that makes one wise or ignorant, bound or emancipated. -Sri Ramakrishna Chapters 0:00:24 Finding Peace and Calm in the Frantic Mind 0:01:08 Inspiration from Eknath Eswaran: A Spiritual Teacher's Wisdom 0:02:16 Slowing Down the Mind for Deep Relaxation and Concentration 0:07:42 One-Pointed Attention: Unifying Consciousness and Deepening Concentration 0:09:24 The Power of Mantras: Transforming Consciousness through Repetition 0:12:26 Discovering the Power of Mantras 0:13:17 Exploring the Teachings of Akhenath Aswaran 0:14:42 Embracing Ancient Wisdom for a Calm and Peaceful Life 0:17:03 The Power of the Mind in Wisdom and Freedom Summary In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, we explore the wisdom of spiritual teacher Eknath Eswaran. Eswaran, founder of the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation and meditation instructor at the University of California, Berkeley, emphasizes the power of slowing down the mind to reduce stress and tension. By practicing meditation and slowing our pace of life, we can cultivate resilience and make choices with clarity. Eswaran's book, "Words to Live By," provides daily guidance and inspiration, outlining his eight-point program that includes practices such as meditation, mantra repetition, and focused attention. The idea of having a mantra resonates deeply with me personally. I have found that listening to podcasts while driving and focusing on a chosen mantra helps me stay present and attentive. Eswaran's second point in his program is the repetition of a mantra, or what he refers to as a mantram. These powerful spiritual formulas can transform consciousness when silently repeated in the mind. Every religious tradition has its own mantras, such as the name of Jesus, Hail Mary, Blessed art thou, Allah, and Om Mani Padme Hum. It is important to choose a mantra that deeply appeals to us and to stick with it, as changing mantras may hinder the deep benefits they can provide. Repeating our chosen mantra silently throughout the day, during activities like walking, waiting, or doing chores, can help us stay relaxed and alert. The calming effect of the mantra can also alleviate negative emotions such as anger, fear, and worry. From my personal experience, I have been using the same mantra since the mid-90s and have found it to have a profound impact on my life. It pops up unexpectedly and grounds me in moments when I need it most. I highly recommend exploring Eknath Eswaran's teachings and reading his other books, including "The Unstruck Bell." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Next Level: Good Vibes Only with Darren and Jessica Salquist, where positivity meets resilience in the face of life's challenges. In this uplifting episode, we explore the wisdom of Wilma Mankiller with a quote that starts us off, Eknath Easwaran and Phil Stutz, drawing inspiration from their insights on confronting challenges and emerging stronger. Wilma Mankiller states "Cows run away from the storm while the buffalo charges towards it and gets through it quicker. Whenever I'm confronted with a tough challenge, I do not prolong the torment, I become the buffalo." Our journey begins with the powerful metaphor of being a buffalo, as shared by Wilma Mankiller, the trailblazing leader of the Cherokee Nation. How can adopting the buffalo's spirit help us navigate storms and difficulties, taking our positive vibes to the next level? Eknath Easwaran's "Strength in the Storm" becomes our guide as we delve into mindfulness practices and inner strength. Discover how cultivating a resilient mindset can elevate your good vibes even in the midst of life's toughest moments. We then explore the transformative concepts of Part X by Phil Stutz, unlocking the keys to facing fears and challenges head-on. How can embracing these principles elevate our vibes to the next level and propel us towards personal growth? Join us on this high-energy episode as we blend Native American wisdom, mindfulness techniques, and psychological insights to empower you to face challenges with unwavering positivity. Elevate your vibes, confront adversity, and soar to new heights with the spirit of a buffalo. Tune in to Next Level Good Vibes Only on [Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Google Podcasts] and let's embark on a journey of resilience and positivity together. Your next level of good vibes awaits! Follow Darren Salquist, Life Changer, Self-Mastery and Wellness Coach, PTA and Personal Trainer on IG: @salquid Linkedin: Darren Salquist Follow Jessica Salquist, Life Changer, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist, Heroic Coach and Executive Leader on IG: @reflexologyjedi FB: Find us by name Website: nextleveltransformationalcoaching.com Check out Heroic.us to enroll in a coaching program and be part of an amazing community.

Do you find meditation, mindfulness, affirmations, and visualization to be a little too “woo-woo” for your taste? I honestly thought the same until I read this beauty of a book (actually listened to it on CD) many years ago. It literally changed my mind, and changed my life. In today's Zoo-notable, we'll discuss how Creative Visualizations by Shakti Gawain helped shape my daily affirmation practice of BREATHES. We'll learn the concepts of Being, Doing, and Having, discover how we can train our brain to LOOK for ways to make our dreams and ambitions come true, and how to let the Universe take care of things with the Pink Bubble Technique.  Love this Zoo-notable? Check the book out for yourself on your library app (Libby) or grab a copy for yourself from your local bookstore. Let me know what your favorite affirmation or meditation is. Connect with me at ZooFit. Related Zoo-notables: High Five Habit by Mel Robbins Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh Words to Live By by Eknath Easwaran

Amy is joined by Rev. Cynthia Brix, Dr. William Keepin, and Harin Jeong to discuss their groundbreaking work with Gender Equity and Reconciliation International.Rev. Cynthia Brix, is co-founder of Gender Equity and Reconciliation International, which has organized 280 intensive trainings in twelve countries for healing and reconciliation between women and men, and people of all genders. She is an ordained interfaith minister and Co-Director of Satyana Institute. She was formerly a campus minister at the University of Colorado for United Ministries of Higher Education. Cynthia co-chaired the Race Relations Committee for the City of Muncie, Indiana, and served in numerous leadership positions for Planned Parenthood in Dallas and in Indiana. A long-time student of Eknath Easwaran's Passage Meditation, Cynthia leads retreats on interfaith spirituality. She co-organized five international conferences on interspirituality, one of which brought women spiritual masters together from Buddhist, Christian, and Hindu traditions, and she produced a DVD video from this conference entitled Cultivating Women's Spiritual Mastery. Cynthia holds an M.Div. from Iliff School of Theology (2006), a double M.A. in wellness management and applied gerontology, and an honorary doctorate from the California Institute of Integral Studies. She is contributing author of Divine Duality: The Power of Reconciliation between Women and Men (Hohm Press, 2007), and co-author of Women Healing Women: A Model of Hope for Oppressed Women Everywhere (Hohm Press, 2009). William Keepin, PhD, is co-founder of the Gender Equity and Reconciliation International project. A mathematical physicist widely published in the fields of sustainable energy, global warming, archetypal cosmology, comparative mysticism, and the intersection of science and spirituality, Will has presented testimony to European and Australian parliaments, and the US House of Representatives. He became a whistleblower in nuclear science policy, recounted in The Cultural Creatives (Paul Ray and Sherry Anderson, Harmony Books, 2000). Will co-founded the Satyana Institute, and together with Rev. Cynthia Brix organized five international conferences to facilitate dialogue, interspiritual practice, and collaboration across the major religions and science. Will trained extensively in spiritual traditions East and West, and holds a Ph.D. in applied mathematics, M.S. in mathematical physics, M.A. in East-West psychology, and honorary doctorate from the California Institute of Integral Studies. He is a Fellow of the Findhorn Foundation, and has facilitated Grof holotropic breathwork since 1989. Will is author of Divine Duality: The Power of Reconciliation Between Women and Men (Hohm Press, 2007), and Belonging to God: Spirituality, Science, and a Universal Path of Divine Love (SkyLight Paths, Turner Publishing, 2016). He is co-author of Women Healing Women (Hohm Press, 2009); and Song of the Earth: The Emerging Synthesis of Spiritual and Scientific Worldviews (Permanent Publications, London, UK, 2012). Harin Jeong, MA is a GERI facilitator and lead coordinator for GERI in South Korea based in Seoul. And I'll just make a note that the full title of this organization is Gender Equity and Reconciliation Institute, but we'll abbreviate that sometimes by just saying GERI. So listeners, when you hear the word GERI, you'll know tha

Today's meditation comes from The Book Of Romans in The New Testament and from the writings of Eknath Easwaran, with music by Stephen Keech.Passage: To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. —Romans 8:6Perspective: Unless we train it, the very nature of the mind is to keep on hopping from one thing to another, almost at random. The mind can be very usefully employed, but it has to be trained for its job. Too much of the time the mind is engaged in negative thinking, either about others or about ourselves – a destructive occupation. Training the mind means establishing and maintaining sound shop standards: good, creative, consistently kind thinking, and no around-the-clock activity, either. When the mind has nothing productive to do, we need to learn how to close up shop and let it rest. —Eknath EaswaranMusic: “For They Will Inherit The Earth” by Stephen KeechNarrator: Ryan Phipps

In Today's episode, we speak the introduction to Chapter 18, Freedom & Renunciation. We read out of the translation by EKNATH EASWARAN. If you have any thoughts on the spoken words and would like to join the conversation, please email bombsbodies@gmail.com Thank You's.

Today's meditation comes from The Book Of Second Corinthians in The New Testament and from the writings of Eknath Easwaran, with music by Moments.Passage: Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. For we live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. —2 Corinthians 5:6-8Perspective: As long as we think we are the body, we will fight to hold onto the body when death comes to wrench it away. The tragedy, of course, is that death is going to take it anyway. So the great teachers in all religions tell us, “Give up your selfish attachments now and be free.” Then, when death does come, we can give him what is his without a shadow of regret, and keep for ourselves what is ours, which is love of the Lord. There is great artistry in this. Death comes and growls something about how our time has come, and we just say, “Don't growl; I'm ready to come on my own.” Then we stand up gracefully, take off the jacket that is the body, hand it over carefully, and go home. —Eknath EaswaranMusic: “The Light Within” by MomentsNarrator: Ryan Phipps

In Today's episode, we start our introduction to Chapter 17, The Power of Faith. We read the words from the translator, Eknath Easwaran. If you have any thoughts on the spoken words and would like to join the conversation, please email bombsbodies@bombsbodies.com Thank You's.

In Today's episode, we introduce Chapter 15, The Supreme Self. We read out of the translation by Eknath Easwaran. If you have any thoughts on the spoken words and would like to join the conversation, please email bombsbodies@bombsbodies.com Thank You's.

Today's meditation comes from The Book Of Acts in The New Testament and from the writings of Eknath Easwaran, with music by Outside The Sky.Passage: “Paul and Barnabas had such a sharp disagreement that they decided to part ways. Barnabas went with Mark and sailed for Cyprus. Paul and Silas also left. They were commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord.” —Acts 15:39-41Perspective: “We should be able to make all sorts of graceful concessions on things that do not matter in life and yet stand unshakable on essentials. To do this, we have to be detached from our opinions. I'm not recommending that we be wishy-washy, or lack in our strength convictions, but that we cultivate the forbearance not to force our opinions on others.” —Eknath EaswaranMusic: “Inside The Hidden Forest” by Outside The SkyNarrator: Ryan Phipps

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In Today's episode, we start Chapter 11, The Cosmic Vision. If you would like to follow along I read out of Eknath Easwaran's translation. If you have any thoughts on the spoken words and would like to join the conversation, please email bombsbodies@bombsbodies.com Thank You's.

Today's meditation comes from The Book Of Revelation in The New Testament and from the writings of Eknath Easwaran, with music by Moments.

Wisdom From Another Indian Sage and His Grandmother   In our last +1, we talked about Yogananda and his guru's wisdom on what to do with ghosts/aka how to live fearlessly.   As you may recall, the trick is to APPROACH our challenges rather than try to avoid them.    The story is so good, we'll quickly review it.   Yogananda's guru tells him: “My mother once tried to frighten me with an appalling story of a ghost in a dark chamber. I went there immediately, and expressed my disappointment at having missed the ghost. Mother never told me another horror tale.”   Hah. Genius.   The moral of the story?    “Look fear in the face and it will cease to trouble you.”   As I read that moral from an Indian yogi, I thought of another one of my favorite Indian sages, Eknath Easwaran.    In his great book, Your Life Is Your Message, he tells us about a lesson he learned from his Indian guru—who happened to be his grandmother.   The short story?    Young Eknath was complaining about how hard it was to meditate and to change his habits.   He tells us: “I complained about it to my spiritual teacher, my grandmother. She was a very plainspoken teacher, with none of the euphemisms of the intellectual, so she simply led me to a nearby amla tree. The amla is a beautiful tree, a little like the mimosa, with a small fruit. She picked a fruit and said, ‘Here, take a bite.' I started chewing. It was pretty awful.   I said, ‘I've got to spit it out, Granny. It's sour, bitter, unpleasant.' She just said, ‘Bear with me. Keep chewing for a while.' So I went on chewing, and to my surprise the amla fruit began to get sweeter and sweeter.   Similarly, meditation and the allied disciplines require sustained enthusiasm every day—even when it seems icky. Especially when it seems icky! If you keep at it, you will find those same disciplines becoming sweeter and sweeter. When meditation time comes around you will find yourself hungering for the inner peace and calm it brings. The time will even come when you want a double helping.”   Approaching our fears?    Rewiring our brains as we create new, virtuous habits that help us flourish while eliminating the old, vicious ones that don't?   Of course…   The process isn't always pleasant.    It's often painful.   It tastes “icky.”    Until…   We have the Wisdom to see that approaching our fears and embracing the inevitable challenges of the journey and doing the hard work to win the ultimate game that brings us the sweet reward of tapping into our infinite potential.    Let's do that.   TODAY.

Today's meditation comes from The Book Of Romans in The New Testament and from the writings of Eknath Easwaran, with music by Moments.

And… How I Pick the Books I Read   I'm often asked how I read a book AND how I pick the books I read.   In fact, I was asked this question in one of our recent Heroic Coach Soul Force Forge sessions in which I have 1-on-1 coaching sessions with our Coaches in a group environment. (These sessions are among the highlights of my month!)    Today I'd like to chat about that for a moment or three.   So…   In a recent Zoom, I had an opportunity to connect with Franco—an incredibly inspiring 19-year-old Argentinian Heroic optimizer who is going through our Coach certification program.    Franco told me that he was getting an ARETÉ tattoo for his 20th birthday (!!) and then asked me how I read a book.    I kinda went off.    Here's the video clip of our time together.    And, here's the short story…   The most important part of how to read a book, from my perspective, is to make sure you're reading THE RIGHT BOOK.   If you're reading a book because you think you “have to” or because everyone else is reading it but… You're not THAT into it, then… Well… Good luck with that. It's going to be a bit of a slog and you may find your self x pages into another book but never finishing it.   Of course, sometimes we need to read a book for school or for our jobs or whatever—in which case, we'd be wise to remove all ambivalence and GO ALL IN and act like that book you need to read is the most exciting book you could ever possibly read. (Seriously.)   Assuming we're talking about a situation in which our reading list is not assigned to us, the first thing I do is follow Joseph Campbell's wisdom.   In The Power of Myth, he tells us: “Sit in a room and read—and read and read. And read the right books by the right people. Your mind is brought onto that level, and you have a nice, mild, slow-burning rapture all the time. This realization of life can be a constant realization in your living. When you find an author who really grabs you, read everything he has done. Don't say, ‘Oh, I want to know what So-and-so did'—and don't bother at all with the best-seller list. Just read what this one author has to give you. And then you can go read what he had read. And the world opens up in a way that is consistent with a certain point of view. But when you go from one author to another, you may be able to tell us the date when each wrote such and such a poem—but he hasn't said anything to you.”   Yep.    That's the way to do it.   And, that's what I've done for the better part of the last 15-20 years now.   In my 20s and early 30s, I started with Dan Millman. And Paulo Coelho. And Wayne Dyer. I've read nearly everything those guys have written. (Check out the Notes by clicking on the link for each author.)   More recently, I've read almost everything written by Steven Pressfield, Ryan Holiday, and Cal Newport.   Then there's my old coach Steve Chandler and my beloved Yoda Phil Stutz.   Then there's Joseph Campbell himself. And one of my all-time favorite teachers, Eknath Easwaran—who I consider to be, in many ways, the Indian version of Campbell. In fact, I've created the MOST Notes on Easwaran and his great books. Nine of them so far. His translations of the Gita and Dhammapada in particular are !   Most recently, I followed this thread with Michael Singer.   Not too long ago, I read his latest book called Living Untethered. It's INCREDIBLY good.    We previously featured The Untethered Soul, which I really liked, but after reading his latest book, Singer is now one of my new favorite teachers.    So…   After finishing that book, I immediately got three other books he's written—including a couple he wrote nearly 50 years ago.    In one of THOSE books he thanked Yogananda for being the deepest influence of his life.    So what did I do?   I immediately got HIS classic An Autobiography of a Yogi.    Then I learned that Steve Jobs gave An Autobiography of a Yogi to everyone who attended his memorial service as THE final gift on their way out. (Goosebumps)   Then I went back to Amazon and bought a half dozen more of Yogananda's books (/booklets) all of which are !!   Notes on all those coming soon.    All that to say…   That's one powerful way I pick the books I'm going to read—which is, again, in my mind, one of the most important things to consider in terms of how to read a book.   In our next +1, I'll tell you more about how I actually read the book once I've decided to read it.   For now…   Happy reading.   Here's to that nice, mild, slow-burning rapture we get connecting with wisdom from a brilliant soul.   Day 1. All in.    Let's go!    

Today's meditation comes from The Book Of Romans in The New Testament and from the writings of Eknath Easwaran, with music by Outside The Sky.

Here It Is…   This morning a friend of mine (thank you, Jon!) sent me a link to an article on Ray Dalio's meditation practice.    As you know if you've been following along, I'm a big fan of Dalio and his wisdom.    We've featured Notes on his great book Principles and the kids and I enjoyed his kids book as well.    We've also chatted about his 5-step process for success (note: Step 2 is FAILURE!!) as part of our “win or learn” and “learning is winning” so “win or win!” philosophy.    But…   It wasn't until this morning that I learned about Dalio's meditation practice.    He says it's his secret weapon.    His approach?    Transcendental meditation. Otherwise known as TM.    The key features of that approach include two, twenty-minute meditation sessions. Dalio does his first session after waking up and his second before dinner.    Note: He reduces the variability of his behavior to increase the likelihood of making the habit stick which—as you know if you've gone through Basic Training and/or the Mastery Series and/or Habits 101–is a scientifically proven way to master yourself.   Another key feature of TM?    A mantra.    With Transcendental Meditation, you get your mantra from your TM teacher. You're not supposed to share it publicly. But it's something kinda like “om.”   You come back to that mantra again and again and again.    It's the anchor (see Meditation 101 and our collection of Notes and +1s on Meditation) that helps still your mind so you can connect to something bigger than yourself while experiencing all the other proven physiological and psychological benefits of meditation.    Now…   I've studied TM—and actually learned in the same room Maharishi Mahesh Yogi meditated in as I was blessed to be trained by one of his top students and teachers.    I've also studied Vipassana. We chat about my experience with Vipassana in our Notes in As a Man Thinketh. We also chat about Vipassana in our Notes on Yuval Noah Harari's 21 Lessons for the 21st Century. Harari is one of my favorite writers. The lucidity of his writing is EXTRAORDINARY. Did you know he's been practicing Vipassana and meditating for TWO hours a day for DECADES? It's true.    I've also practiced something called “Passage Meditation” developed by Eknath Easwaran (see those Notes) and the style taught by Nichiren Buddhism (see these Notes), and, well, a bunch of other approaches.    I've also developed my own Heroic Meditation we'll talk more about soon.    But…   Today I want to share the new mantra meditation I'm going to start practicing as a little experiment.    A single word.    Can you guess what I'm choosing?   …   Hint: It's tattooed on my right forearm. The one-word summation of my life philosophy and ultimate target.   …   Areté.     That's the new mantra.    Areté. Areté. Areté.    On the Inhale…   Areté. Areté. Areté.    On the Exhale…   Areté. Areté. Areté.   Let's close the gap between who we're capable of being and who we're actually being.    Not someday.    Not even some moment.    Right now.    And…   Here's to soaking our consciousness in that ultimate target one breath at a time.    +1 Areté.  +1 Areté.  +1 Areté.    All day.    Every day.    Especially TODAY.

Neste primeiro episódio da quarta temporada, eu abordo uma temática que aparece com frequência no universo oncológico: a temática da luta, ou guerra, contra o câncer. Para ilustrar essa reflexão eu vou contar 3 histórias de atendimento, buscando ao final estabelecer um diálogo com uma obra clássica que tem muito a nos oferecer nessa reflexão sobre a temática da guerra: o monumental “Bhagavad Gita”, um dos livros sagrados e inspirados do Hinduísmo, cujo roteiro se desenrola justamente em um campo de batalha. Livros: - The Bhagavad Gita, Introduced & Translated by Eknath Easwaran (versão recomendada em Inglês);- Bhagavad Gita: a canção do Mestre, por Francisco Valdomiro Lorenz (versão recomendada em Português)- A Arte da Guerra, de Sun TzuMúsica: 'Battleground' - Kevin Graham

Today's meditation comes from The Gospel Of Matthew in The New Testament and from the writings of Eknath Easwaran, with music by Markus Huber.

Today's meditation comes from The Book Of First Corinthians in The New Testament and from the writings of Eknath Easwaran, with music by Sean Daugherty.

Today's meditation comes from The Gospel Of Matthew in The New Testament and from the writings of Eknath Easwaran, with music by Falls.

In today's episode, we start Chapter 7, Wisdom from Realization. I read the translators words as he prepares us for the slokas to come. If you have interest in following along the translation I read out of is "The Bhagavad Gita" translated by Eknath Easwaran. If you have any thoughts on the spoken words and would like to join the conversation, please reach out on instagram at @in_lou_we_trust_thecast Thank You's.

Today's meditation comes from The Book Of First Corinthians in The New Testament and from the writings of Eknath Easwaran, with music by Stephen Keech.

Heather is a self-described learner, thinker, doer and status-quo shit disturber.  She takes us through a powerful exercise on how she defines and experiences spirituality, talks about how someone telling her that her "mind was broken" was a catalyst for a profound spiritual shift, and shares her take on her ADHD diagnosis from a spiritual perspective.  Resources SKY Breath Meditation ADHD Default mode network (DMN) Drd4-7r Allele: Regarding creativity Kenyan Tribesmen Sadhguru “The Symptoms of an Ill Mind" Petrography Favourite books/authors/guides: Breath - The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor Karma by Sadhguru (anything by him) Total Meditation by Deepak Chopra (anything by him) The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (anything by him) The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living by Eknath Easwaran

Today's meditation comes from The Book Of James in The New Testament and from the writings of Eknath Easwaran, with music by Kurtis Parks.

Today's meditation comes from The Gospel Of Matthew in The New Testament and from the writings of Eknath Easwaran, with music by Be Still The Earth.

Today's meditation comes from The Book Of Proverbs in The Old Testament and from the writings of Eknath Easwaran, with music by Acreage.

Bibi Lorenzetti is the co-owner of Newburgh Yoga Shala in the Hudson Valley, New York. Bibi is a certified yoga instructor, a Level 2 authorized Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, a certified birth doula, a Postpartum Ayudoula, and a Holistic Health Coach. Bibi has been teaching Yoga for over 10 years and received her blessing to teach Ashtanga from her teacher, Sharath Jois, at the KPJAYI Institute in Mysore, India, where she spends time yearly since 2011. Bibi has brought Ashtanga Yoga to Wanderlust Festivals, Wanderlust TV, and to teacher trainings in Europe, North America, and Central America, as well as having privately taught many high-profile entertainers, including Madonna. Bibi believes in the profound intelligence and many benefits of the classical practices of Yoga. Her teaching is rooted in her own disciplined and dedicated practice, and her classes guide students to use asana as a tool for deep inner growth, threading breath and movement to cultivate body awareness, steadiness of mind, and a healthy, ease-filled life. Bibi intends to share the transformative and healing practice of Yoga through accessible, intelligent, and adaptable instruction. Topics discussed include: Bibi's childhood experiences of moving around and living in Italy, Texas, Spain, Korea, & Denmark Shame & limiting beliefs that Bibi developed in childhood Bibi's experience with anorexia in high school & early 20's How anorexia functions to create an illusion of safety, control, & perfectionism The dynamics of the inner critic & inner child in anorexia How we can project perfectionistic shadow onto healing practices How Bibi Moved to NYC & found Ashtanga How Bibi let go of her attachments to Asanas when entering motherhood Living in alignment with Ahimsa (Non-Violence) & Satya (Truth) Dialoguing with parts of self to create deeper integration The nonlinear, messy, process of healing & Bibi's evolving relationship with Ashtanga Injuries as spiritual redirections Detaching from black & white thinking and learning to live in the grey Ashtanga vs. Vinyasa & other yogic traditions Connecting to a higher power as a way of learning authentic self-love Mentioned Books / Authors / Podcasts: Bhagavad Gita: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-2nd-Eknath-Easwaran/dp/1586380192 When Love Comes to Light by Richard Freeman & Mary Taylor: https://www.amazon.com/When-Love-Comes-Light-Bringing/dp/1611808170 Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/ Yoga Biz Champ by Michael Jay: https://www.michaeljayonline.com/podcast.html Connect With Bibi: Bibi's personal website: https://www.bibilorenzetti.com/ Bibi's Doula website: https://www.birthwithbibi.com/ Bibi's Yoga Studio: https://www.newburghyogashala.com/ Bibi's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BibiLorenzetti Bibi's Instagram(s): @bibi.lorenzetti : https://www.instagram.com/bibi.lorenzetti/ @birthwithbibi : https://www.instagram.com/birthwithbibi/ @newburghyogashala : https://www.instagram.com/newburghyogashala/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rayna-claire-epstein/support

Today's meditation comes from The Book Of First Corinthians in The New Testament and from the writings of Eknath Easwaran, with music by Stephen Keech.

Pacifico talks with lobbyist turned hypnotherapist Norman Plotkin about his battle with cancer and the world of hypnotherapy and past life regressions.---Law, The Universe, And Everything is a show featuring leaders from the fields of law, business, sports, medicine, spirituality, music, marketing, entrepreneurship, cannabis, blockchain, and beyond. We talk about anything and everything as long as its interesting. No topic is off limits so it's a bit like Joe Rogan meets Tim Ferriss but the host has better hair. Law, The Universe, And Everything is a production of The Soldati Group. All opinions expressed by the host and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of The Soldati Group. This podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only. These discussions do not constitute legal or investment advice.------Law, The Universe, And Everything is sponsored by Prosperitas, an animated video agency that can help you bring your company's ideas, values, products, and messages to life with the power of engaging videos. Whether you strive to win more customers, engage or educate your audience, Prosperitas will craft each video specifically targeted to fit your brand and vision. Visit ProsperitasAgency.com today to learn more and discover how Prosperitas can create the best videos your company has ever had to help increase conversion rates and drive more sales.---------Today's episode is brought to you by the Transcendental Meditation technique. If you have meditated before but always felt like there was something missing, then it's time for you to learn how to practice TM. Visit TM.org to find a teacher near you.------Books Mentioned:Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran: https://amzn.to/2StthIUThink And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: https://amzn.to/3vlWCSMMan's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://amzn.to/3voFmw9Master Mind, Master Life: https://amzn.to/3vw0OPUTake Charge of Your Cancer: https://amzn.to/35lsrRd---Show Notes:00:00 Show Intro01:05 TM.org01:20 Guest Intro – Norman Plotkin01:56 The path to lobbying04:48 Surviving cancer09:24 Becoming a hypnotherapist11:37 The benefits of hypnotherapy28:13 Past Life Regressions31:42 Norm's favorite failure32:29 Show Outro

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina answers a listener question about the differences between understanding the process of floating and the actual implementation of floating techniques. Gina well understands these differences as she has witnessed many clients who easily retain firm understanding of floating techniques yet who struggle to implement them in their daily practice. Listen in for Gina's tips to help jump-start your floating practice today! Previous episode mentioned in today's show to help the body practice relaxing https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/211 Listen to the body Scan mentioned in this episode https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/body-scan To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: Through meditation and by giving full attention to one thing at a time, we can learn to direct attention where we choose. -Eknath Easwaran