Podcasts about Emptiness

Solitude isn't a void to fear—it's a sacred space for clarity, rest, and creativity. Explore how embracing silence and stillness can reconnect you with your true self and offer deep peace beyond distraction.My writing is deliberately 100% ad-free. I write out of passion and love; for life, for our humanity, for you who reads me.My goal is to create small moments of peace and self-reflection. If you enjoy my work, please consider visiting my tipping jar. Your donations are what make my work possible. Thank youQuestions? Feedback? Have a topic you would like me to address? send me a DM on Instagram

Rapid Internal Rewiring   What if your biggest block to wealth, love, and happiness isn't external—but coded into your subconscious? Meet Stephanie Kwong, subconscious reprogramming expert and co-founder of the Rapid Rewire Method. She's the secret weapon to top performers, helping them break the cycles of trauma, scarcity, and self-sabotage that keep them stuck—despite outward success. In this powerful episode of Richer Soul, Stephanie opens up about her own money wounds, her path to emotional mastery, and the revolutionary tool that can dissolve trauma in under 60 minutes.   Key Takeaways: Success Without Self-Love is Emptiness in Disguise. Stephanie reveals that even billionaires and celebrities silently suffer from deep wounds and a lack of self-acceptance. Money Memories from Childhood Shape Your Financial Future. From privilege to scarcity, Stephanie's conflicting money experiences created subconscious patterns that led to recurring debt cycles. Healing Doesn't Have to Take Years. With the Rapid Rewire Method, it's possible to release limiting beliefs, trauma, and emotional blocks—in less than an hour. The Real Path to Abundance is Internal. True wealth begins with feeling safe, worthy, and abundant—regardless of external circumstances.   Money Learning: Stephanie grew up surrounded by conflicting money messages—privilege from her father's success, but emotional neglect and scarcity post-divorce. Her childhood taught her that money equals abandonment, love deprivation, and family conflict. These subconscious associations led her to unconsciously repel wealth—even as she earned it. Only through deep subconscious work was she able to break the pattern and create a healthy relationship with money.   Bio: Stephanie Kwong is a highly trained subconscious reprogramming expert and co-founder of the Rapid Rewire Method. With over 14 years of experience, she helps high achievers dissolve emotional blocks and limiting beliefs to access next-level peace, power, and fulfillment. She's the go-to coach for some of the top 1% performers, and her method blends advanced scientific and spiritual modalities for fast, lasting transformation.   Key Discussion Points:  Stephanie's emotional relationship with money rooted in family dynamics and cultural expectations. The turning point: a $60 parking ticket that led to a total money mindset transformation. Why self-love is the missing link in high-achiever success stories. How trauma is stored in the body and how Rapid Rewire can release it fast. The shocking reason why some people resist healing (even when they say they want it). Stephanie's story of leaving the entertainment industry and launching her coaching career in Italy. Why peace and calm can be uncomfortable for those who grew up with low-grade anxiety. The real meaning of spiritual healing without substances—how Rapid Rewire accesses non-dual states naturally. Eight pillars of self-love and why most people fail to embody even one. The power of breaking generational trauma for future freedom.   Conclusion: Stephanie Kwong's story is a reminder that real transformation begins within. Whether you're a high-performer stuck in invisible loops or someone yearning for peace, her Rapid Rewire Method proves that healing can be fast, simple, and sustainable. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the right things but something's still blocking you—this is the episode that might finally unlock the door.   Links: Stephanie Kwong Platforms:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamstephaniekwong/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniekaikwong/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniekaikwong/   Rapid Rewire platforms: Website: https://rapidrewiremethod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rapidrewiremethod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rapidrewiremethod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rapid-rewire-method/   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well-being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom! Thanks for listening!   Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/   Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes   If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul   https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com   Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast   Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Nāgārjuna (c. 150 – c. 250 CE) was an Indian Buddhist monk and philosopher, regarded as the founder of the Madhyamaka (Middle Way) school of Mahāyāna Buddhism. His most famous work, Mūlamadhyamakakārikā (Root Verses on the Middle Way), presents the concept of śūnyatā (emptiness) and the two truths doctrine, emphasizing dependent origination and rejecting inherent existence. Nāgārjuna's philosophy has profoundly influenced Mahāyāna thought and continues to shape Buddhist studies and practice today.

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At today's Youth Celebration Service, Pastor Femi Paul shared a powerful message titled "PURPOSE – The Cure for Inner Emptiness!" He explained that inner emptiness is a deep, personal void — a dissatisfaction that lingers despite outward success. It's not caused by others and can't be fixed externally. Citing Ecclesiastes 3:11, he reminded us that only a purposeful life can fill the eternity-shaped gap in our hearts. Using Ecclesiastes 5:10, PFP highlighted that wealth alone cannot satisfy. He urged the youth to stop merely existing and start living intentionally. He concluded with a charge: “There's a Huge Difference Between Existing and Living! Do what you have to do, so you can do what you were called to do!” - a call to embrace purpose as the cure for inner emptiness.

Watch the full episode with Andrew Holecek here: https://youtu.be/c55IItxaJGMAndrew Holecek unpacks the profound yet ordinary nature of non-duality and emptiness, revealing how these spiritual concepts are fundamentally about love and compassion. He explains that the "absolute experience of duality is the experience of non-duality", and that "the path is perceptual, not actual". Through simple practices like placing a "hand over heart", we can release contractions and realize the "pure Land" we're already in. Discover why enlightenment might be "the biggest disappointment", and how true realization is found in everyday acts of kindness and service.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/inspiredevolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Teachings on emptiness and the love that is waiting for us as we learn to let go.

TIME TRAVEL! Paul M. Sutter, a NIAC External Council for NASA (NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts), theoretical cosmologist, award-winning science communicator, U.S. Cultural Ambassador, and a globally recognized leader in the intersection of art and science joins us today in the tent to talk about the concept of time travel, what exactly free will is, explains what a multiverse can be and other interesting topics…WELCOME TO CAMP

Ep. 183 (Part 1 of 2) | In the tenth dialogue of the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, Hameed Ali addresses what co-host Roger Walsh calls perhaps Inner Journey Home's most profound chapter of all, the chapter on True Nature, as well as subjects he writes about in his autobiographical fragment, Luminous Night's Journey. In the second turning of the Diamond Approach teaching, we transition from exploring individual true nature to boundless true nature—the absolute, ground of all manifestation. Following the mystery of truth, you come to absolute truth, Hameed tells us, and you find a mystery that not only liberates but makes everything happen. Hameed describes the absolute as the radiant blackness before the light, its luminosity awareness, and relates how, in the absolute, the feeling of intimacy is palpable. Here, the soul recognizes “I am home.”Hameed explains how being and nonbeing are integrated, and about how time and space emerge out of true nature. Every moment is a new creation, he says, not formed by the past or present, but new, instant to instant, from nonbeing to being. Hameed says the essence of freedom lies in the absolute, and that in these troubled and times, the important thing is to recognize “I am free” and ultimately indestructible, and to be ourselves, grounded by the truth of our inner nature. Towards the end of the conversation, co-host John Dupuy asks Hameed, “What motivates you? Why aren't you simply hanging out being true nature?” Hameed laughs and responds, “I am.” Recorded April 10, 2025.“In the absolute, everything dissolves; the absolute is the universal solvent.”Topics & Time Stamps – Part 1Introducing the 10th dialogue in the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, focusing on The Inner Journey Home‘s chapter, True Nature (00:55)What is the phenomenological experience of presence? (02:07)The soul can feel like presence—but more often it is structured by our history and appears as our ego self (05:14)Presence is the true nature of everything: perfect, complete, totally blissful (06:24)Love of truth naturally appears in the heart along the inner journey (09:04)The concern with talking about true nature is if you describe it, people look for something that isn't it (11:57)Hameed wrote Luminous Night's Journey to elucidate the experience of the soul, the absolute, and how soul and absolute are integrated (13:48)In the second turning of the teaching, we transition from individual true nature to boundless true nature: the absolute, the ground of all manifestation (18:11)The visible and invisible, manifest and unmanifest (19:58)Everything happens not from present to future, but from nonbeing to being (21:04)Everything dissolves in the absolute: it is the universal solvent (21:41)The absolute is the luminous, radiant blackness before the light (24:57)In the absolute, the soul recognizes “I am home” (26:47)Looking into the absolute, there is nothing; looking away from it, you see the manifest (28:48)The concept and experience of cessation (30:44)Hameed's distinction between consciousness and awareness (32:40)Awareness = luminosity + emptiness (34:25)Emptiness is not empty space, it's being and nonbeing unified (36:39)Resources & References – Part 1

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Teachings on emptiness and the love that is waiting for us as we learn to let go.

Here is Chapter 66 of Majora's Mask by FakeJake93- Elegy of Emptiness. Thank you for your patience. I've tried to keep a little bit of music in this one. Cast Credits Author______ FakeJake93 https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6429588/64/Majora-s-MaskCaroCabaConiVO _______ Link Thank you to the following Patrons for supporting this channel and podcast. Joseph Sigler Millan KollarcikPreston Dohrer Hero of Snow CassieOElena, K. Becky, R.TyFire02ModstinTyler, S.The Biggest ChillsKawaiiMieNugget AutomotiveShaun AlbertN. WilliamsDaniLumineO. ManleyHonestly Reckless Music CreditsElegy of Emptiness (Hylian Ensemble) Witch's Lair by Martia's Muses Fyke Isle from Witcher 3

Meditation can lead us into some extraordinary states of consciousness—moments of stillness, spaciousness, or bliss that feel like a doorway has opened inside us. These states can be deeply nourishing, offering glimpses of something beyond the ordinary mind. But over time, even these expansive experiences can start to feel familiar. When meditation begins to drop us into the same place again and again, it's worth asking: Are these states actually transforming us, or simply soothing us?In this episode, Craig explores the difference between altered states and true awakening—and why confusing the two can quietly limit our growth. Through three focused segments, he examines how certain meditative states can subtly distract us from the deeper aim of practice, and how we can shift our orientation to stay more fully awake within each moment. To access the full transcript of this episode and discover more resources, visit the episode page on MeditationChangesEverything.com. You can also sign up here for Craig's weekly newsletter.For a deeper experience of Craig's approach to meditation, consider joining our Awakened Life membership program which offers in-depth guidance, a meditation workshop, and a live online retreat with Craig. Register today to receive your first month for 50% off at AwakenedLifeMembership.com.If you're interested in exploring more of Craig's meditation experiments, you're invited to tune in to a 90-minute online workshop Craig will be hosting called Meditation 2.0 – The Miracle of Direct Awakening. Register for free at FreeMeditationWorkshop.com.

Have you ever achieved your biggest dreams, only to find they leave you feeling empty?  What happens when the spotlight fades, and you're left facing the shadows within? Today, Larry Hagner sits down with Michael Gazzo—a platinum DJ, internationally touring musician, and now a transformational coach with a story that's as captivating as his music. From remixing for pop icons like Ariana Grande to rocking global stages, Michael Gazzo seemingly had it all—until he realized external success couldn't fill the void within. Michael Gazzo bravely opens up about the hidden battles behind the fame: the crushing burnout, the allure of the party scene, and the relentless pursuit of validation from the outside world. He shares deeply personal turning points, including a transformative silent meditation retreat in Hong Kong and confronting his deepest fears during days-long darkness retreats.  Through these intense experiences, Michael Gazzo learned the profound power of pausing, looking inward, and finally healing the wounds he'd been running from since childhood. Become the best husband and leader you can: www.thedadedge.com/mastermind In this raw and insightful conversation, we dig into: The honest realities of chasing your dreams and the unexpected emptiness that can follow. The courage it takes to confront long-buried childhood wounds and begin the journey of healing. The transformative power of authentic brotherhood and finding support in unexpected places. Michael Gazzo's perspective on fatherhood and the importance of vulnerability in raising the next generation. Practical insights on creating meaningful and lasting change, both in your own life and for your children. If you're a dad, a dreamer, or anyone on a path of self-discovery seeking purpose beyond achievement, Michael Gazzo's story and wisdom will resonate deeply, offering a powerful reminder that true fulfillment comes from looking within. www.thedadedge.com/527 www.thedadedge.com/alliance www.michaelgazzo.com www.instagram.com/michaelvgazzo

Ancient yoga texts call it sama-darshana—equal vision. It's the ability to see the soul in every being, regardless of their body, background, or even behavior. And according to the sages, it's not just a lofty idea—it's the very foundation of a life well-lived. Here's the twist: it's not just the moral thing to do—it's the key to happiness, peace of mind, and, ultimately, a graceful exit from this world. In contrast, the pursuit of material fulfillment becomes a path of emptiness. Listen in as Raghunath and Kaustubha reflect on the yogi's mindset: to live in a way that places no one else in difficulty, and to love in a way that clears the heart of all fear and resentment. Key Highlights: •⁠  ⁠Sama-darshana—the yogic practice of seeing beyond externals •⁠  ⁠Why a life of non-harm and kindness clears the path to liberation •⁠  ⁠“My name is King Yayati, and I'm a sex addict.” •⁠  ⁠How material desire drives us to harm even those we love •⁠  ⁠How spiritual vision helps us let go—without fear or bitterness •⁠  ⁠And how chasing sense gratification will make a goat out of us.

Ancient yoga texts call it sama-darshana—equal vision. It's the ability to see the soul in every being, regardless of their body, background, or even behavior. And according to the sages, it's not just a lofty idea—it's the very foundation of a life well-lived. Here's the twist: it's not just the moral thing to do—it's the key to happiness, peace of mind, and, ultimately, a graceful exit from this world. In contrast, the pursuit of material fulfillment becomes a path of emptiness. Listen in as Raghunath and Kaustubha reflect on the yogi's mindset: to live in a way that places no one else in difficulty, and to love in a way that clears the heart of all fear and resentment. Key Highlights: •⁠  ⁠Sama-darshana—the yogic practice of seeing beyond externals •⁠  ⁠Why a life of non-harm and kindness clears the path to liberation •⁠  ⁠“My name is King Yayati, and I'm a sex addict.” •⁠  ⁠How material desire drives us to harm even those we love •⁠  ⁠How spiritual vision helps us let go—without fear or bitterness •⁠  ⁠And how chasing sense gratification will make a goat out of us.

It's time for One Funny Morning with special guest, Comedian and Actor - Katie Hannigan! A little more about Katie ... she is a stand up comic, actor and writer. Her stand up has been featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central, Just For Laughs New Faces, The Late Late Show with James Cordon, and MTV. Her debut album Feeling of Emptiness was named Ten Best of 2022 by the Interrobang. Katie is a member of SAG AFTRA and has appeared in That Damn Michael Che, Succession, PBSkids, commercials for Subway, Cheezits, Mabelline, Home Depot, and many indie films and sketches. Katie's writing credits include the original series Death Hacks starring Thomas Middleditch and Kristen Schaal. Katie hosts the popular podcast Lady Journey with comedian Sarah Tollemache, who will be joining us on Tipsy Tuesday in a few weeks … and they both will be appearing at the Vail Comedy Festival this Memorial Day weekend. Check out the full list of Katie's tour dates here: www.katiehannigan.com

Send us a textWhere is God When I Hurt? - Wilson and Julie AdamsGrief will affect all of us. We will all experience loss. Whether it be death, identity, divorce, or trauma, we are all touched by this destructive force. Emptiness plagues us when trauma strips us of our innocence. What can heal those wounds? Sports? Drugs? Hobbies? Therapy? What you pour yourself into inevitably is a distraction. No healing is complete without something that will truly last. Jesus makes us whole through the reality that there is a redemption of our grief when the end times comes. There is a hope that is promised to us of relief, and a change for us eternally. Consider the healing that is promised you with a life devoted to Jesus. We are able to see Jesus deal with loss, grief, pain, sorrow, and hope through love. His great example shows us the better way to be whole again. A Life Lost & Found - Adams, Wilson; Lanphear, DavidISBN 13: 9781579219918www.stillwaterslife.com=====Searching for answers to life's questions? Need help finding a church? Drop us a line. We would love to help you find a congregation that practices the love of Christ. The Extra Mile Podcast is a work of Milwaukee Ave Church of Christ in Lubbock, TX. Assembly times:9:30 AM - Classes for all ages10:30 AM - Sunday Morning Assembly5:00 PM - Sunday Evening Assembly7:00 PM - Wednesday Evening AssemblyEmail us:  the.emile.pod@gmail.comInstagram: @extramilepodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/546CHn6Qvdh807yhYC5sHL?si=j6-jHRTiRh6_Non9E9URagApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-extra-mile-podcast/id1550189689Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjgwNTI1LnJzcwWe would love to hear from you! Email: the.emile.pod@gmail.com Instagram: @extramilepodcast

Mother's Day: Hope In The EmptinessMother's Day is a day is a reminder that ‘motherhood' is not easy.  It is a day to remember, grieve, laugh and express all the other emotions that this day could trigger.  There is hope in difficult circumstances, there is joy in the celebrations of life.  Today we try do acknowledge both.  Enjoy! Watch today's ‘edited' message on YOUTUBE:  https://youtu.be/FmuP3XGjZFw PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-zenkerWeekly Blog: https://mikezenker.blog/  ***Love what you are hearing?  DONATE TODAY and help keep this going:  Hope Fellowship:   https://hopefellowshipycc.com/donate/ Growing In Grace Canada:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XHQ9UTBPTKDPW  Hope Fellowship, Your Community Church ContentWeb: www.hopefellowshipycc.com Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/hopefellowshipycc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelZenker  Growing In Grace Canada ContentYouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKfv-9uArQHIzcebDIyS8F3nj2MF_FV-H Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingingraceministriescanada  Web: www.growingingrace.caSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AvFWO7epyVeIuNf5WHFRD Grace Awakening Network weekly Program 9:30pm EST: https://www.gantv.com/  GAN ‘On Demand': https://watch.gantv.com/categories/102/still-growing-in-grace

Gatorade-stained beard? Check. All-night emergency room visit? Check. Spiritual wake-up call in aisle 12? Double check. But behind Raghunath's dizzy spell and collapse on the floor of Home Depot lies a far more universal theme: our desperate urge to avoid silence, stillness, and the terrifying weight of our own inner emptiness. Drawing from Blaise Pascal's haunting insight—that “all of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone”—Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how distraction and diversion keep us from doing the inner work that leads to peace, purpose, and awakening. Also: a peaceful garden walk devolves into a warrior princess throw-down. Key Highlights: •⁠  ⁠Is that spiritual ecstasy… or dangerously low blood sugar? •⁠  ⁠Why we flee silence—and how it sabotages our spiritual evolution •⁠  ⁠Pascal meets the Bhāgavatam: diversion as the disease of our age •⁠  ⁠When status, envy, and petty revenge collide—ancient wisdom, high-school drama •⁠  ⁠Level up before the universe has to shove you down

“Praise and blame, fame and shame, gain and loss, pleasure and pain come and go like the wind. To be happy, rest like a giant tree in the midst of them all.” ― Buddha We're exploring a truth so simple yet profound it almost feels like a secret; every problem we have comes from just one thing, our own mind. Specifically, our problems come from misperceiving reality: we see our worries, fears, and stresses as big, immovable mountains. In reality, they're more like clouds, shifting and changing with the winds of the mind. Nothing is as fixed as it seems. Everything depends on perception (even that thing you're stressing about right now). The mind of worry conjures up what we fear. The worst-case scenario hasn't happened, may not happen, but we let these figments of our imagination torment us. Instead, we're going to practice a beautiful little mind trick: instead of thinking, "What's the worst that could happen?" we'll try asking, "What's the best that could happen?" Perhaps everything will play out in ways that are incredibly healing or positive...there's no way to know for sure. So why not plant seeds of hope instead of fear and watch what grows? This small shift that can open up a whole new way of experiencing your life. To register for two free virtual classes, “Developing Universal Love and Compassion” on Saturday, May 10 and 17, 2025 visit www.BuddhismForEveryone.com References with Links Lama Zopa Rinpoche, 2008. How Things Exist: Teachings on Emptiness. Lama Zopa Rinpoche Edited by Ailsa Cameron. Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive.  Find us at the links below:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buddhismforeveryone Facebook Group: Join our private group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanghatalk/ Instagram: @buddhism4everyone or https://www.instagram.com/buddhism4everyone X: @Joannfox77 TikTok: @buddhism4everyone

Gatorade-stained beard? Check. All-night emergency room visit? Check. Spiritual wake-up call in aisle 12? Double check. But behind Raghunath's dizzy spell and collapse on the floor of Home Depot lies a far more universal theme: our desperate urge to avoid silence, stillness, and the terrifying weight of our own inner emptiness. Drawing from Blaise Pascal's haunting insight—that “all of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone”—Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how distraction and diversion keep us from doing the inner work that leads to peace, purpose, and awakening. Also: a peaceful garden walk devolves into a warrior princess throw-down. Key Highlights: •⁠  ⁠Is that spiritual ecstasy… or dangerously low blood sugar? •⁠  ⁠Why we flee silence—and how it sabotages our spiritual evolution •⁠  ⁠Pascal meets the Bhāgavatam: diversion as the disease of our age •⁠  ⁠When status, envy, and petty revenge collide—ancient wisdom, high-school drama •⁠  ⁠Level up before the universe has to shove you down

Unshakeable: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms In the pursuit of success, many individuals find themselves chasing external markers—such as wealth, recognition, or status—believing that these achievements will bring them happiness and fulfillment. However, as discussed in the podcast episode, true success, or "elegant success," is fundamentally about creating a life that aligns with your personal values and brings genuine satisfaction. Host Tonya Leigh explores the concept of elegant success—success that is rooted in personal values, alignment, and ease, rather than societal pressures to do more and be more. Tonya shares her reflections on the importance of creating a fulfilling life that feels good on the inside, as well as the challenges many are facing in today's uncertain world. Drawing from her personal experiences, including navigating her own emotional landscape during difficult times, she emphasizes the significance of managing one's nervous system and internal world to cultivate resilience and peace.  Tune in for insights that challenge traditional definitions of success and encourage listeners to redefine what it means to thrive. Talking Points: 00:33 - Rethinking Success 01:15 - Uncertainty and the Nervous System 03:02 - Leading Through Uncertainty 05:44 - Elegant Success: What No One Tells You 07:08 - The Messiness of Success 10:07 - Life and Business Changes 13:10 - Trusting Your Gut 16:21 - Releasing with Grace 18:05 - Feeling Lost Before Clarity 20:15 - Shedding Old Identities 23:04 - The Emptiness of Misaligned Success 25:01 - Reconnecting with Your Essence 26:05 - Navigating Back to Your North Star Quotes: "What if the real flex is creating a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside?" "Elegant success is creating the life you desire without abandoning yourself in the process." "I've encountered so much peace by just accepting that it's going to feel elegant and then it's going to feel messy again." "You cannot evolve and expect everyone to come with you." "The doubt that you may be feeling, well, it's not failure, it's just feedback." "I started to trade my truth for someone else's checklist, and I was shaping my life around approval instead of alignment." Useful  Resources: Click HERE for the Unshakable Workshop  Click HERE to join the Membership  Click HERE for a FREE download  Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter, The Edit   Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Click HERE to follow our Instagram Click HERE to visit our website Click HERE to visit our Facebook group Click HERE to follow our TikTok Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel   

Are you your body? Are you your mind? Are you a collection of thoughts, memories, and neural connections that could be uploaded into a computer to live forever? Or are you an old-fashioned soul? This episode probes the nature of the self using the Buddhist notion of emptiness, searching for the partless, independent, unchanging "I" that ordinarily appears to us, and finding a self that's far richer and interconnected with reality and with others.Episode 42: Who am I?Support the show

What happens when you achieve everything society calls "success" but still feel empty inside? Dr. Sharon Spano walks us through this profound paradox that affects countless high-achieving leaders.Drawing from her extensive experience as a consultant with a PhD in human organizational systems, Dr. Spano reveals the hidden patterns that create what she calls "the emptiness of success." We explore how accomplished professionals with million-dollar homes and impressive careers often reach out for help when they realize material success hasn't delivered the fulfillment they expected.Dr. Spano shares powerful insights about the "hidden loyalties" we carry from our family histories that unconsciously shape our relationship with success. Through moving client stories, she demonstrates how seemingly innocent parental advice like "you have to work very hard in America or you'll be left behind" can create lifelong patterns of never feeling enough despite extraordinary achievements.The conversation takes a deeply personal turn when Dr. Spano opens up about raising and eventually losing her disabled son, and how this profound experience shaped her capacity for empathy and understanding in her work with leaders. This heartfelt discussion illuminates how our greatest challenges often become the foundation for our most meaningful contributions.For leaders feeling trapped in the hustle culture, Dr. Spano offers practical wisdom for moving toward harmony: recognize work will never be completely done, identify your top priorities each day, and practice being fully present wherever you are. Her approach integrates professional growth with character development, creating what she calls "the other side of potential."Take the first step toward breaking free from empty success by visiting SharonSpano.com/uncommon-leader to access her Leader's Edge assessment and discover where you stand in the stages of human development.Thanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast. Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode. One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review. You can do that on Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen. Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ? If you would be interested in having me discuss 1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you. Click this link to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team) Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!!Connect with me

“Authentic spiritual awakening is not about getting to a place where we're above all the pains and tragedies of life. The transformation I'm pointing to is one where we're able to stay rooted in the direct knowledge of the sacred essence of reality that is the truth of every moment. It's the fundamental truth that is immutable in every moment. It never changes, even when our own life may be difficult. The goal is to get to a place where your relative experience of the ups and downs of life never obscures your ability to see the essential radiance shining through everything.” —Craig Hamilton What if the path to a better world doesn't begin with striving… but with accepting things as they are?As we deepen on the spiritual path, many of us come to sense a profound truth: that real freedom begins when we can meet this moment wholeheartedly—without resistance or judgment. We discover the strength that comes from saying an unconditional “yes” to life, just as it is.But even as we rest in that yes, another current moves through us—a longing to heal, to uplift, to shape a world that more fully reflects the deeper goodness we've touched.Is that longing in conflict with true acceptance? Or could it be what happens when acceptance runs so deep, it naturally gives rise to transformation?In this episode, Craig responds to three questions from course participants about the surprising relationship between unconditional acceptance and the impulse to change the world. He explores how awakening to the sacredness of life doesn't end our desire for change—it transforms it.To access the full transcript of this episode and discover more resources, visit the episode page on MeditationChangesEverything.com. You can also sign up here for Craig's weekly newsletter.For a deeper experience of Craig's approach to meditation, consider joining our Awakened Life membership program which offers in-depth guidance, a meditation workshop, and a live online retreat with Craig. Register today to receive your first month for 50% off at AwakenedLifeMembership.com.If you're interested in exploring more of Craig's meditation experiments, you're invited to tune in to a 90-minute online workshop Craig will be hosting called Meditation 2.0 – The Miracle of Direct Awakening. Register for free at FreeMeditationWorkshop.com.If you would like to share your experience of the podcast or have questions about Craig's teachings, please feel free to email us at support@craighamiltonglobal.com.

Hi, everyone! We're so glad you've joined us here at Gateway Church today. We've got a message straight from God's word for you. So, grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy some time learning from our Pastor.

Hi, everyone! We're so glad you've joined us here at Gateway Church today. We've got a message straight from God's word for you. So, grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy some time learning from our Pastor.

Ajahn Amaro gave this Dhamma reflection on the 21 March 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Emptying the Emptiness appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro gave this Dhamma reflection on the 21 March 2025 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Emptying the Emptiness appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"What do tacos have to do with making people feel valued, seen, and connected? Our guest Brooks Veazey has answers. As partner and CEO of Ladybird Taco, a Nashville-based restaurant (with locations in Birmingham AL and **soon** in Charlotte NC), Brooks is committed to cultivating an atmosphere that's about more than just good food. Providing true hospitality is in itself a means of offering connection. Brooks, and the rest of the leadership team at Ladybird (including founder Gabe Scott, our guest on Episode 3) have worked since the start to make and maintain a space where people can meet, laugh, cry, connect, and be seen & known.Listening to the passion and purpose that has gone into their commitment to hospitality, there's something we can all learn as we seek to create safe places for the people we know and love.#brooksveazey #gabescott #ladybirdtaco #ladybird #hospitality #henrinouwen #gospel #grace #awaken #awakenrecovery #awakenpodcast #whatwereallywant #wwrw #recovery #connection #conversationLadybird Taco web siteAwaken websiteRoots Retreat Men's IntensiveRoots Retreat Women's WorkshopAwaken Men & Women's support meeting info (including virtual)

Paradoxically, emptiness is not a void within us. It's the space that can give rise to our most profound experiences. When we let go and create room in our lives, new and deeply meaningful connections can take shape. Spring in New York has been a reminder of this and an inspiration for today's show. Winter cleared the slate for the overwhelming natural beauty that's been blooming here lately. We can learn so much from the examples of the natural world around us; it's our best teacher. Tune in today to hear more! Thanks, as always, for listening and remember: you can find more resources to support your healing journey at: marywelch.com

Episode Type: Listen to Learn DiscussionWatch this conversation on YouTube here >>>Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with author — Religious Rebels: Finding Jesus in the Awkward Middle Way (affiliate link) — Christy Lynne Wood about the Poverty of a Moralistic Gospel.Christy continues to pick apart legalism, twisted Scripture, and lies in a search for the truth. She is passionate about helping people leave behind empty religion as they seek Jesus. Christy lives in West Michigan with her wonderfully opposite husband and their two children.Christy spent the 90s in a Christian cult, but Jesus found her anyway. She started deconstructing and reconstructing her faith long before those were buzzwords. The Jesus she'd met and the god of her cult couldn't be the same God. ---Connect With Christy Lynne WoodConnect with Christy >>> Website - Substack - Facebook - Threads - InstagramBook - Religious Rebels >>> Amazon (affiliate link)---For additional notes, links, and the video version, click here.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 03:13)The Liberal Challenge: The Death of Pope Francis Raises Huge Questions With Big Lessons for Both Catholics and ProtestantsPope Francis' Legacy in the U.S.: A More Open, and Then Divided, Church by The New York Times (Elizabeth Dias and Ruth Graham)Part II (03:13 - 15:45)The Disintegrating Effects of Theological Liberalism: Protestant Liberalism Leads to Emptiness and Death, Just Look at Its ChurchesAs Catholic Church Enters New Era, Conservative U.S. Members Push It Right by The Wall Street Journal (Joshua Chaffin and Aaron Zitner)Part III (15:45 - 24:25)A Forced Decision: In the Modern Age, Christians Must Take a StandPart IV (24:25 - 25:17)Canadians Go to the Polls – We Will Watch This Election CloselySign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

Joining us on the show this week is author, meditation teacher, and founder of the Open Heart Project, Susan Piver! For this conversation we explore the the most famous Sutra in Buddhism, The Heart Sutra. This is the focus of her newest book, 'Inexplicable Joy' in which she details how to turn this incredible and mysterious teaching into a workable practice that can transform your life.  You can stay in touch with Susan's offerings by checking out openheartproject.com or following her on all of the social media channels.  Show Topics  - Brett's Reading of the Heart Sutra  - What is the Heart Sutra?  - Exploring the Setting of the Heart Sutra  - The Practice of Buddhist Chanting  - What are the Skandhas?   - The Mantra That Calms All Suffering  - Trust and Devotion  - Emptiness in Buddhism  - Engaging With the World

Sesshin Day 5 - The Wonderful Emptiness of Everyday Life. by Ordinary Mind Zen School

Selected excerpts from Papaji's book - Wake up and Roar. This selection from the chapters on The Vehicle to Liberation, Thinking and Emptiness, and Realisation.Sri H. W. L. Poonja (1910 -1997) was born in Lucknow, India, known as "Poonjaji" or "Papaji" , was an Indian sage and jivanmukta (liberated being) who taught Self-enquiry as advocated by Ramana Maharshi.

In Beyond the Story of Self, Craig guides a series of meditations that gently loosen the structures that define who we think we are. Most of us move through life with an unspoken assumption—that we are someone, somewhere, located within the edges of our skin. We assume there's a boundary between “me” and everything else. But in meditation, a different possibility begins to reveal itself. The edges soften. The sense of inside and outside starts to dissolve. And for a moment, there's no fixed identity to hold on to—just a vast, open awareness that includes everything and resists nothing. This shift can feel disorienting at first. But if we stay with it, we discover a presence that isn't defined by the usual reference points.Through four guided meditations, Craig invites us into a spacious way of being that isn't shaped by story or held in place by the past. We encourage you to set aside quiet, uninterrupted time to listen, allowing the meditations to unfold in stillness and presence.To access the full transcript of this episode and discover more resources, visit the episode page on MeditationChangesEverything.com. You can also sign up here for Craig's weekly newsletter.For a deeper experience of Craig's approach to meditation, consider joining our Awakened Life membership program which offers in-depth guidance, a meditation workshop, and a live online retreat with Craig. Register today to receive your first month for 50% off at AwakenedLifeMembership.com.If you're interested in exploring more of Craig's meditation experiments, you're invited to tune in to a 90-minute online workshop Craig will be hosting called Meditation 2.0 – The Miracle of Direct Awakening. Register for free at FreeMeditationWorkshop.com.If you would like to share your experience of the podcast or have questions about Craig's teachings, please feel free to email us at support@craighamiltonglobal.com.

Because the tomb was empty, our lives can be full.

Ep. 178 (Part 2 of 2) | In the ninth dialogue of the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, Hameed gives a fascinating account of how four distinctly different wisdom teachings came to him in succession, directly from true nature, embodied in the form of diamonds. “In the beginning, I didn't know…what the hell were these? Is it my imagination?” Hameed laughs. But then his colleagues and students experienced the diamondness too. Like angels of revelation, each diamond vehicle brings a different type of wisdom: the first diamond vehicle, Guidance, brings clarity and initiated the practice of inquiry; the second embodies the wisdom that pleasure is what we are, bringing an understanding of pleasure from a spiritual perspective; the third diamond vehicle holds the wisdom of how to conduct our lives from a place of truth, and the fourth the wisdom of true knowledge—knowing by being—the knowing that is needed for awakening.Not only do we hear marvelous stories of how the diamond-shaped wisdom messengers appeared to Hameed, but he also imparts a wonderfully comprehensive yet succinct rendering of the teachings they brought, and the conversation flows from embodying wisdom to embodying pleasure, the inward turn, and why bliss must be combined with emptiness for enlightenment to occur. Also, how to live a life of truth with the inner compass provided by the third diamond teaching, the pitfalls of the ego's tendency to accommodate others, how being is inseparable from knowing, and lots more. A very full, warm, rich conversation, filled also with humor, sparkle, and delight. Recorded January 30, 2025.“The Diamond Dome brings in the wisdom of true knowledge—spiritual knowledge, knowing by being—the knowing that is needed for awakening.”Topics & Time Stamps – Part 2Emptiness has a bliss to it (00:49)The death tantra and sexual tantra paths to enlightenment (01:06)Emptiness/fullness, being/non-being, unity/particularity: two sides of reality (03:18)We lose track of the particularity when we focus on unity only (05:22)There are many different levels of particularity: ego, body, soul… Each diamond vehicle is a particularity (09:39)The Citadel, the third diamond vehicle, is the essential conscience, the wisdom of how to conduct your life from the perspective of true nature (10:05)Accommodating is part of the behavior of the ego, but in accommodating, most of the time you are selling yourself, compromising (13:20)Living a life of truth brings in the unity and the particularity (15:37)You transition when you become willing to sacrifice comforts, relationships, the supports of the ego, to align only with truth (17:56)On this path, the vehicle first appears then manifests each of its aspects—different shaped diamonds within a diamond (21:31)For Hameed, first Diamond Guidance appeared, then Markabah, then the Citadel, then the Diamond Dome (24:24)The Diamond Dome brings in the wisdom of true knowledge—spiritual knowledge, knowing by being—the knowing that is needed for awakening (25:41)This vehicle brings the knowledge of each aspect; basic concepts are clearly delineated (29:27)True nature informs the individual mind with basic concepts (34:38)Each vehicle highlights certain parts of the ego as obstacles to realization; the dome highlights self-identity, the “I-ness” of the ego (36:26)To embody the Diamond Dome the ego needs to experience cessation (37:43)Resources &...

Welcome to another soul-stirring episode of Motivational Sundays with Kevin and Friends! Broadcasting from Philadelphia, this show began with a spark of curiosity about the power of words—and has grown into a weekly gathering of heart, wisdom, and transformation.The panel dives into a powerful quote, offering reflections rooted in personal growth, spiritual insight, and emotional clarity. This episode's theme centers around "emptiness as an asset," unpacked by a diverse and thoughtful group of speakers.From poetic breakdowns of language to spiritual revelations, this session is packed with perspective-shifting moments that inspire you to reframe emptiness not as a void—but as fertile ground for growth, purpose, and divine fulfillment.

As we step into a new year, it's the perfect time to reassess our walk with the Lord. In this message, we'll explore how humility and faithfulness are key to staying close to God, avoiding pride, and living in the fullness of His purpose for our lives. Let's begin the year with hearts open to His direction and hands lifted in gratitude, ready to say, "Lord, less of me and more of You." Recorded: January 5, 2025

“Many of us begin the spiritual path because we simply want to feel better. And this desire to feel good can take us some distance on the path. It will get you meditating daily, it will get you into workshops and retreats, and you'll start to grow and change and evolve as a result. But, ultimately, spiritual awakening requires much more from us. It requires us to let go of the need to feel any particular way. It's not possible to truly awaken, to really go all the way on our path when we're trying to get there just for ourself. And so, in the end it all points us to, how do we awaken to a greater motive for being on the path that's not about us, that's connected to something much greater than our personal happiness.” —Craig HamiltonMany of us begin the spiritual journey with a heartfelt longing—to feel more peaceful, more whole, more connected to something greater. And often, spiritual practice delivers on that promise. It brings relief, insight, and a sense of calm amidst the storms of life.But what if the very practices meant to awaken us are quietly being used to help us avoid the uncomfortable, messy work of transformation? In “Obstacles to Awakening - Part Three” Craig explores the subtle and often unconscious phenomenon known as spiritual bypassing—when we use meditation, teachings, or spiritual states to sidestep pain, unresolved issues, or the real work of growing up.Rather than judging these tendencies, Craig opens up a space of inquiry. What happens when the longing to feel good gives way to something greater—a calling to serve the whole, to be an instrument of awakening in a world that so deeply needs it. And in that moment, our practice takes on a new quality. If you've ever wondered whether your practice is leading you deeper—or just helping you escape—this episode offers a powerful and compassionate lens for reflection.To access the full transcript of this episode and discover more resources, visit the episode page on MeditationChangesEverything.com. You can also sign up here for Craig's weekly newsletter.For a deeper experience of Craig's approach to meditation, consider joining our Awakened Life membership program which offers in-depth guidance, a meditation workshop, and a live online retreat with Craig. Register today to receive your first month for 50% off at AwakenedLifeMembership.com.If you're interested in exploring more of Craig's meditation experiments, you're invited to tune in to a 90-minute online workshop Craig will be hosting called Meditation 2.0 – The Miracle of Direct Awakening. Register for free at FreeMeditationWorkshop.com.If you would like to share your experience of the podcast or have questions about Craig's teachings, please feel free to email us at support@craighamiltonglobal.com.

Who—or what—are you, really? If you start peeling back the layers, things get interesting fast. You have a body, but you're not just your body. You have thoughts, but if you were your thoughts, wouldn't you have disappeared the last time your mind went blank? And if you were your emotions, who were you before that bad mood showed up? Buddhism teaches that the self we cling to so tightly—this solid, unchanging “me”—is actually empty of independent existence. That doesn't mean you don't exist; it means you exist in a far more fluid, interconnected, and expansive way than you ever imagined. In this episode, we're diving into the profound teaching of no self—not to make you feel like a ghost, but to help you discover the freedom that comes with letting go of that tightly held “I.” We'll explore the five aggregates—the ever-shifting components that we mistake for a fixed self—and how understanding their emptiness can unlock a sense of limitless potential. When we stop clinging to a rigid identity, we can actually relax, let go of suffering, and open up to the vast, luminous space of possibility. Let's explore the mystery of who you really are!   Him I call a brahmana, who does not cling to the past, future and present khandha aggregates and who is free from moral defilements and attachment. --Buddha, The Dhammapada Verse 421   References with Links Buddha (1986).The Dhammapada: Verses and Stories, Verses 419 and 420. Translated by Daw Mya Tin, M.A. (Website). Edited by Editorial Committee, Burma Tipitaka Association Rangoon. Courtesy .of Nibbana.com. For free distribution only, as a gift of dhamma. Retrieved from https://www.tipitaka.net/tipitaka/dhp/verseload.php?verse=419   Tsering, Geshe Tashi (2005). The Four Noble Truths: The Foundation of Buddhist Thought Volume 1 (Kindle). Wisdom Publications.     Find us at the links below:  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Buddhismforeveryone Facebook Group:Join our private group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanghatalk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buddhism.with.joann.fox X: @Joannfox77 TikTok: @buddhism4everyone To learn more about virtual classes with JoAnn Fox: Buddhist Study Program

Linkin Park release a new single but downgrade shows, Evanescence release 2025's hottest AMV, Midnight write an anthem for Cleveland Metal, and Danzig's in hot water for far right dogwhistles on merch.Releases:Scowl - Are We All AngelsBleed From Within - ZenithThornhill - BodiesPigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs - Death HilariousBenediction - Ravage of EmpiresTómarúm - Beyond Obsidian EuphoriaAllegaeon - The Ossuary LensRotting Christ - 35 Years of Evil Existence - Live in LycabettusBalmora - PrologueDynamite - Settle the ScoreNot Without Punishment - Blood Runs Cold

SUMMARY In this engaging conversation, Stephen Watson, Nick Tabor, and Andrew discuss the intersection of meditation and martial arts. They explore personal experiences with meditation, the importance of mindfulness in training, and how to integrate meditation practices into martial arts classes. The discussion highlights the value of stillness and reflection, the evolution of meditation practices, and the need to preserve the essence of meditation in a fast-paced world. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the significance of meditation and mindfulness, particularly in the context of martial arts and teaching. They discuss the challenges of maintaining presence in communication, the importance of having a clear mind, and the gradual process of developing a meditation practice. The conversation emphasizes the benefits of meditation for self-discovery and personal growth, while also addressing the dual nature of meditation as both a healing and a challenging practice. The speakers encourage starting small and being intentional in integrating meditation into martial arts training. TAKEAWAYS Meditation can enhance martial arts training. Meditation is not exclusive to martial artists. The value of meditation is often underappreciated in martial arts. Personal experiences shape our understanding of meditation. Meditation practices can evolve over time. Emptiness and stillness are crucial in meditation. Mindfulness can be integrated into everyday actions. Intentionality is key in meditation practices. A clear mind is essential for effective responses in martial arts. Meditation requires guidance and practice to master. Finding the right time for meditation can enhance its effectiveness. Meditation benefits martial artists by promoting self-awareness. Meditation is a journey of self-discovery and understanding. The dual nature of meditation involves both healing and challenge. Success in meditation is a gradual process, not instant. Starting small is key to developing a sustainable meditation practice.

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Are you languishing - feeling that gnawing sense of emptiness despite checking all the society's boxes? Renowned sociologist Corey Keyes, author of "Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down," reveals powerful practices to reignite your passion, purpose and human connections - the key ingredients to flourishing mental health. Discover an insightful path to feeling vibrantly alive.You can find Corey at: Google Scholar | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Daniel Kahneman about the way we make decisions.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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