Podcasts about Findhorn

 I have seen a short video about that. -The women said it is enough to do everything at best and contribute to the world, to make the world better…This is not enough!Imagine you are in a football team and your team like to visit a cave close to your area…After you enter the cave, it starts to rain, and you cannot go out anymore. The cave is flooded, and you try to find a dry place. You wait 14 days until you get rescued… What to do in the meantime????Meditation!!!I want to remember at these amazing Cave rescue in Chiang Rai/Thailand on the 11July 2018.My question is Why?Regardless of what we are doing, we need a spiritual place inside of ourselves that is outside of our situation. Because we never, never can find lasting peace in our worldly doing.The world is for accomplishment and not designed for peace.Even the greatest worldly love is very unharmonious.We can only find Peace In Mind inside of our True Self or in God, or in Meditation!!!The greatest gift is to be connected with God and to surrender our lives to God.The next best is to find peace in mind through meditation.If you chase only worldly things, you are an inferior being…Because you never will have a spiritual place where you can find peace in mind.In Scotland was the famous spiritual community FINDHORN founded from previous officers… Sounds weird…?Because during WWII these officers found peace in mind on the battlefield!They saw the Light of God in their most dangerous situations! And after WWII they founded Findhorn!! You can even be very successful like Dr. Patrick Liew and believe in God as a Chinese. That is not a contradiction!!!And that proves Dr. Patrick Liew. Today Dr. Patrick Liew's agenda is to help other people in emergencies, in poverties and to become rich and successful.If you develop faith in God, you are one of the wealthiest Person in the Galaxy… And you will find peace in God like the founders of Findhorn. Without deep faith in God, we can only find peace in mind with meditation… I embrace God and meditate! Both are better!  My Video: How to find Peace in your mind? https://youtu.be/AdMrJU37ja8My Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast.B/How-to-find-Peace-in-your-mind.mp3

Eileen Carney Hulme is inspired by the big skies and deserted beaches near her home in Findhorn in the north east of Scotland. Over 25 years as well as 4 books she has had hundreds of poems published in magazines, anthologies and ezines. She has been a winner, runner up or commended in numerous poetry competitions including The Crimson Spine Competition, The Cupid's Arrow Competition, The Brian Nisbet Poetry Award, The Federation of Writers Scotland Competition and The Scottish Association of Writers Write up North Competition.  She has read at many poetry events and her work has been set to music, most notably a score was completed by Dr Mark Keane musical director of multi award winning Tribal Chamber Choir and performed at Cork City Hall. Eileen has also been a poet in residence in a gallery where she offered ekphrastic workshops.

A lo largo de la vida recibimos muchas invitaciones, algunas con alegría, como la boda de un buen amigo, una cena, un concierto, o un café. Otras, sin embargo, uno se pregunta si no hay forma de librarse de ellas. La invitación de Jesús en el séptimo capítulo de la Buena Noticia según Juan (vv. 37-39), no se parece a ninguna otra. La sintonía de Ruta 66, esta vez está a cargo de un pianista, organista y cantante popular en la América de los años 50 y 60, el músico afroamericano Earl Grant. En esa última década comenzó a actuar también Dionne Warwick con un grupo de gospel, The Gospelaires, convertido luego en estudio en The Sweet Inspirations. Su escepticismo ante las falsas promesas (Promises, Promises) con las palabras y la música de Burt Bacharach y Hal David, se convirtió en todo un himno, el mítico año 68. Es la constatación de las "Palabras vacías" (Empty Words) que hace el guitarrista y fundador de Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore, junto a su compañera Candice Night en 2008 con el amable sonido renacentista de folk que tanto frecuentaban los grupos que iniciaron el "rock duro" en los años 70. "¿Qué es lo que realmente sabes? (O Que Voce Quer Saber De Verdade) se pregunta la carioca Marisa Monte en 2011, tras su éxito con los Tribalistas. La película "La invitación" (2015) no se debe confundir con el reciente horror del mismo título del año 22. La interesante directora Karyn Kusama, hija de un psiquiatra japonés, cuenta el inquietante reencuentro de un matrimonio divorciado tras la muerte de su hijo. El "hipster" angelino, interpretado por Logan Marshall-Green, es convocado por su ex, junto a un grupo de amigos, para darles testimonio de su conversión en lo que parece un ambiente sectario. Este prodigioso thriller psicológico te muestra la terrible diferencia entre la conversión psicológica y la experiencia liberadora de la que habla Jesús en este texto. José de Segovia comenta algunas escenas con la banda sonora de Theodore Sapiro para esta y otras películas. La canción de Larry Norman, "¡Olvida tu hexagrama!" (Forget Your Hexagram 1969) rechaza el esoterismo de la época en que publicó este disco para Capitol, cuyo eco llega hasta el día de hoy. Hay mucho de "postureo" también en el cristianismo, como muestra la crítica a la alegría superficial de la "música de alabanza contemporánea" en la "Mascarada a la luz de la vidriera de la iglesia" (Stained Glass Masquerade 2005) que revela un grupo de Florida, Casting Crowns, cuyas canciones recuerdan también ese mismo tipo de música que no suele frecuentar nuestro programa. Si Jesús hablaba en este pasaje de la experiencia del Espíritu que viene de Él, la canción de los escoceses Waterboys (Spirit) es bastante más ambigua. Escuchamos la versión en vivo que hizo Mike Scott con su grupo en Dublín en 1986, antes de entrar en la comunidad cristiana esotérica de Findhorn. Audrey Assad es otra buscadora espiritual incansable. Nace en la familia de un refugiado sirio, que llega a una Asamblea de Hermanos. Graba sus primeros discos en el ámbito de la llamada "música cristiana contemporánea", tras su conversión al catolicismo en 2007. Habla en los conciertos de su adicción a la pornografía y la masturbación, cuando tras su divorcio del líder de música de alabanza, Matt Maher, dice en 2021 que ya no es cristiana. Oímos en vivo la maravillosa composición que hizo sobre las Bienaventuranzas (Blessed Are The Ones) en 2012, que hace eco de la invitación de Jesús en este séptimo capítulo del Evangelio según Juan.

'A Coorie Winter' is a story about getting cosy (or 'coorie') in the great outdoors during the Scottish winter months. We're heading to the Cairngorms National Park and the Moray Coast for stops in Aviemore, Tomintoul and Findhorn.In each location, we're trying another coorie winter activity, from hiking with reindeer on the Cairngorm plateau to sweating in a wood-fired sauna with sea views and star gazing at the Cairngorms Dark Sky Park. Things don't always go as planned, but that's part of any winter adventure to Scotland...Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and links to places I mention in this episode.Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Birch Grove Cabin. Book now at birchgrovecabin.co.uk and quote “Wild for Scotland” to get 10% off your stay from December to February 2024. Coming to Scotland? Start planning your trip to Scotland with my FREE Trip Planning Checklist. Get it here! Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you!Join our email list for weekly resources and glimpses behind the scenes.Follow us on Instagram @wildforscotlandAlso check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

Chloë Goodchild in conversation with author, educator & project initiator, Janice Dolley, discussing divinity, Christianity, consciousness, water, death, and so much more. The VOCE Dialogues offer a simple, accessible in-depth ground for authors, musicians, wisdom keepers, and visionary teachers to explore courageous conversations, inspiring new possibilities for a conscious, emergent and compassionate life.Janice Dolley BA has been building bridges from the dominant paradigm of materialism and separation towards an emerging New Story of the deep inter-connectedness of all life and the primacy of love since the early 1970s.Currently working in co-creative ways to restore the Dream of the Cosmos as a core team member of the Whole World View, CANA (Christians Awakening to New Awareness) and the One Spirit Alliance from her background as a co-initiator of The Bridge Trust, academic in the UK Open University, development director of the Wrekin Trust for spiritual education, trustee of the Findhorn Foundation, and WYSE International and as author of several books - most recent being “Awakening to a New Reality: Conscious Conversations across the Horizon of Death“ with the late Ursula, Lady Burton and “Voices of Contemporary Christians: towards the Universal“ with Heather Jane Ozanne.janicedolley.co.ukChloë Goodchild is an international singer, innovatory educator, author and founder of The Naked Voice (1990) and its UK Charitable Foundation (2004), dedicated to the realization of compassionate communication in all realms of human life. Deafness in childhood catalysed Chloë's deep encounter with her inner self, and began a lifetime's experiential research into the voice as a catalyst for personal evolution and global transformation.chloegoodchild.comSupport the showContact ChloëEmail now@thenakedvoice.comTweet @TheNakedVoiceThanks for listening!

Episode Summary:John Philip Newell is best described as “a wandering teacher with the heart of a Celtic bard and the mind of a Celtic scholar.” Formerly the Warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland, John Philip joined me from his home in Edinburgh to offer a new, yet ancient way forward in a time when the empire has once again wedded and bedded Christianity.Long before the colonizing forces of imperial Christianity made their way to the British Isles, an indigenous form of spirituality nourished those sacred souls living in the borderlands of Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. The Celts believed divinity pervaded every aspect of life. There was no distinction between secular and sacred, human and divine. The Celtic vision of the world is essentially sacramental, perceiving God's presence in ordinary things like rocks, forests, springs, groves, hills, and meadows. “The Celtic approach to God opens up a world in which nothing is too common to be exalted and nothing is so exalted that it cannot be made common,” writes Esther De Waal. For them, the natural world is the container of the sacred and a gateway to the luminous—the holy intersection between mortals and the supernatural. These tribes bewildered the Roman church because they were relational rather than rational, inspirational rather than institutional, and indigenous instead of imperial.In this modern age, when we find ourselves divorced from the natural world, addicted to technology, controlled by institutional religion, and victims of an empire of our own making, there is a great deal to learn from the ancient Celts. We need nothing less than a reclamation of our humanity, a rekindling of the Beltaine Fire burning in every human heart.Most of us are still reeling from the recent presidential election. The dark forces of authoritarianism, patriarchy, and white supremacy are chronically ingrained in the highest levels of government, blessed and absolved by white Christianity. But here's what I'm slowly starting to believe—every dark ending births a new beginning. Evil never has the last word. We've been given a dark gift, a chance to resist and re-imagine the world as it should be. We are living in liminal time, “when we can't go back but we can't see the way forward,” writes my friend Melanie Mudge.What better time to wake up, “dream new dreams,” and rekindle the sacred flame in every human soul. As John Philip reminds us:“We live in a threshold moment. We are waking up to the earth again. We are awakening to the feminine and the desire to faithfully tend the interrelationship of all things. In this moment, politically, culturally, and religiously, we are witnessing the death throes of a shadow form of masculine power that has arrayed itself over against the earth and over against the sacredness of the feminine. This shadow form of power, however, has no ultimate future, for it is essentially false in its betrayal of the earth and the feminine. So in fear it is lashing out with unprecedented force. But it is not the deep spirit of this moment in time. Something else is trying to be born.”Celtic spirituality is needed now more than ever. Allow John Philip to lead you into deeper streams of indigenous wisdom where action and contemplation, vision and profound mystery light our collective way forward. His latest book, The Great Search, is out now. Bio:John Philip Newell (b 1953) is an internationally renowned Celtic teacher and author of spirituality who calls the modern world to reawaken to the sacredness of Earth and every human being.Canadian by birth, and also Scottish, he resides with his wife Ali in the ecovillage of Findhorn in Scotland. In 2016 he began the Earth & Soul initiative and teaches regularly in the United States and Canada as well as leading international pilgrimage weeks on Iona in the Western Isles of Scotland.His PhD is from the University of Edinburgh and he has authored over fifteen books, including his award-winning publication, Sacred Earth Sacred Soul, which was the 2022 Gold Winner of the Nautilus Book Award for Spirituality and Religious Thought of the West. His new book, also with HarperOne (and published in the UK by Wild Goose), is The Great Search (August 2024), in which he looks at the great spiritual yearnings of humanity today in the context of the decline of religion as we have known it.Newell speaks of himself as ‘a wandering teacher' following the ancient path of many lone teachers before him in the Celtic world, ‘wandering Scots' (or scotus vagans as they were called) seeking the wellbeing of the world. He has been described as having ‘the heart of a Celtic bard and the mind of a Celtic scholar', combining in his teachings the poetic and the intellectual, the head as well as the heart, and spiritual awareness as well as political and ecological concern. His writings have been translated into seven languages. In 2020 he relinquished his ordination as a minister of the Church of Scotland as no longer reflecting the heart of his belief in the sacredness of Earth and every human being. He continues, however, to see himself as ‘a grateful son of the Christian household' seeking to be in relationship with the wisdom of humanity's other great spiritual traditions.In 2011 John Philip was awarded the first-ever Contemplative Voices Award from the Shalem Institute in Washington DC for his prophetic work in the field of spirituality and compassion. In 2022 he received the Sacred Universe Award from the Well Center for Spirituality in Chicago, IL in recognition of his significant work in furthering humanity's relationship with the sacredness of Earth.Please follow us on social media (use the buttons below) and help us get the word out! (Also, please don't hesitate to use any of these channels or email to contact us with any questions, concerns, or feedback.)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review, or share on your socials

This week on The UpLevel Podcast, join us for a deep and insightful conversation with the extraordinary Robert Holden, a pioneer in psychology and spirituality known for his groundbreaking work featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, and PBS's special Shift Happens. He is a New York Times best-selling author whose work has reshaped how we view happiness, success, and purpose. Robert brings profound insights into living authentically and creating a purpose-centered life amidst crisis, chaos, and change.In This Episode:Discover who Robert Holden is and why his insights on purpose and success are so powerful.Uncover a fresh perspective on the “death of normal” and explore how to embrace life's big questions in a changing world.Learn about the pivotal moments in Robert's life, beginning with a powerful realization at age 16.Listen as Robert dives into his concept of Success Intelligence, redefining what it means to be truly successful.Discover how courage shapes a path toward authenticity and why it's essential for redefining success.Uncover vision's foundational role in success and explore the seven parts of Success Intelligence.Learn why growth is more valuable than simple change and how adding authenticity can elevate your life and work.Listen to Robert's insights on harnessing personal wisdom and following inner intuition.Discover how to balance life's demands with moments of stillness, creating space for reflection and wisdom.Learn how setbacks can serve as stepping stones and uncover why courage is vital for success.Listen as Robert introduces physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual intelligence for a holistic approach to life.Discover the beauty of adding heart and soul to everyday work.About Robert:Robert Holden's innovative work on psychology and spirituality has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, a PBS special Shift Happens!, and in two major BBC-TV documentaries on happiness - The Happiness Formula and How to Be Happy.  He has presented two popular TEDx talks on The Tea Meditation and Destination Addiction. Robert works as a consultant to leaders and organizations on the theme of purpose and leadership. He gives keynote talks on living a purpose-centered life worldwide. His clients include universities, schools, charities, businesses, publishing companies, theatre groups, and global brands such as Dove & the Real Beauty Campaign, Unilever, the Body Shop, IBM, Virgin, and Google.Robert teaches a series of public programs on living your purpose. He hosts Masterminds on the Hero Journey, The Golden Thread, Finding Purpose, and Success Intelligence. He teaches on the Living Your Purpose retreat in Assisi and a Make Me An Instrument online course. He teaches a Purpose & the Enneagram program. He has led spiritual retreats to Jerusalem, Galilee, Montserrat, Glastonbury, and Findhorn.   Website: https://www.successintelligence.com/

In this episode James and Forrest have a conversation with John Philip Newell about his new book, The Great Search: Turning to Earth and Soul in the Search for Healing and Home. In this book, John Philip argues for a re-imagining of how we relate to creation, to each other, to God and even to ourselves. He advocates for engaging creation as the primary means of knowing God, of seeing the sacred in all life forms, and of loving all creation as we love ourselves. Because the conversation was so full of emerging truths and insights, the conversation is presented in two parts. Here then is part one of a conversation with John Philip Newell. Mentions John Philip Newell's website Earth & Soul Iona Findhorn Ecovillage Victoria Loorz Celtic Spirituality Thomas Berry Nan Shepherd Edwin Muir  Takeaways The urgency of accessing ancient ways of seeing in relation to Earth. Many people are experiencing a moment of religious exile. The book addresses nine great yearnings of the human soul. We need to nurture our yearnings to allow for new beginnings. The prophetic voice must be based on love, not just criticism. We need to see the sacredness of Earth and every human being. The center of the divine is everywhere, not just in religious institutions. We can find sacredness in urban environments and everyday life. Pilgrimage can happen in many forms, not just in nature. The essence of every person is light, even those who seem lost. Keywords: John Philip Newell, The Great Search, Earth consciousness, spirituality, exile, sacredness, human-earth relations, prophetic voice, transformation, eco-spirituality, Nan Shepherd, Edwin Muir, Thomas Berry, Celtic spirituality, edge walker, Iona, Findhorn, Wild ChurchFind us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple

Et af de største nye religiøse centre i Europa hedder Findhorn. Det var i mange år en forpost for New Age. Men så gik noget galt. Alligevel er det et pilgrimsmål værd at besøge. Et arnested. for økologi, øko-byggeri og alternative livsformer. Vært: Anders Laugesen.

¿Cómo sería volver a empezar la vida? Muchos nos preguntamos si cometeríamos los mismos errores. El nuevo nacimiento parece un sueño imposible, no sólo para el escéptico, sino para un religioso como para Nicodemo en el tercer capítulo de la Buena Noticia según Juan. Jesús no habla simplemente de una nueva oportunidad. la reencarnación o un eterno retorno, sino una nueva vida que viene de lo alto, sobrenatural, que sólo Dios puede darnos. Tras las sintonía en la voz de Nat King Cole, escuchamos el último disco de Peter Gabriel después de 21 años que hiciera "Up". Es un álbum en que el antiguo cantante de Genesis es consciente de su mortalidad. Se da cuenta "cuánto dejamos sin hacer" en esta vida, cuando "hay tanto por vivir y tan poco nos queda" (So Much, 2023). Van Morrison se crio en el este protestante de Belfast, rodeado de sermones, himnos y la Biblia. Asistía a una Asamblea de Hermanos, los domingos, al final de su calle. No es extraño que al grabar "Astral Weeks" en Nueva York en 1968 se inspirara, no sólo en la poesía metafísica del puritano John Donne, sino también en las palabras del Evangelio de Juan (3:3-6). El cantante de The Verve, Richard Ashcroft, después de flirtear durante años con el cristianismo, se muestra claramente como creyente en su carrera en solitario. Si en "¿Estás preparado?" nos pregunta si estamos preparados para la Segunda Venida de Jesús, en "Nacido de nuevo" (Born Again 2010) vuelve a las palabras de Jesús en este tercer capítulo del Evangelio según Juan. La película "Atrapado en el tiempo" se titula originalmente como en muchos países de Hispanoamérica, El Día de la Marmota). La hace el director judío Harold Ramis en 1993 con el cómico Bill Murray y una Andie McDowell en "estado de gracia". Cuando se estrenó, judíos ortodoxos jasídicos aparecieron con carteles en las puertas de los cines, pero no eran piquetes para protestar contra la película, sino para afirmar que confirmaba la creencia judía en la Torah. Desde entonces muchos judíos comparan su repetición de un día con la celebración de la Pascua, aunque también budistas ven en ella la reencarnación. Escuchamos escenas de la versión doblada en castellano, que José de Segovia comenta contando cómo nació la historia, comparándola con lo que Jesús dice sobre el nuevo nacimiento, sobre la música de la banda sonora original de George Fenton. El escocés Mike Scott ha estado siempre en busca de la experiencia espiritual sobre la que habla en la canción de los Waterboys, "Espíritu" (Spirit 1985). Ha pasado temporadas en la comunidad cristiana esotérica de Findhorn, buscando esa libertad del Espíritu en lo que "el ser humano puede llegar a ser", como dice la última línea de este tema.. Jesús, sin embargo, nos dice que "nacer del Espíritu" no tiene nada de natural. Es "nacer de arriba". Escuchamos la versión larga de la canción sobre "El espíritu", que fue descartada de su ya mítico álbum, "Este es el mar". Aunque el lenguaje religioso de su educación católica ha inspirado siempre la poesía de Bruce Springsteen, nunca había escrito directamente sobre Jesús como en su tema del año 2005, que nos dice que "Era un Hijo único" (Jesus Was An Only Son). En él habla de la Cruz desde la experiencia de María, su madre. La escuchamos en la versión que hizo al piano para el programa de televisión "Live VH1 Storytellers" con sus propios comentarios sobre cada línea de la composición.

Hope Fitzgerald she is a Spiritual Teacher, Intuitive Dowser, Coach and Author. She is also a healer, an End-of-Life Midwife, and a Certified Neurofeedback Practitioner. Blessed with the name Hope she has done her best to live up to it, and with her platform encourages everyone to spread hope, infinitely. She believes that no matter where you are in your development, either a beginner or a recognized Starseed, you are on a trajectory of your own evolution. For much of Hope's life, she has been developing her access to Universal Wisdom. In 1976, Hope had an awakening at Findhorn, and has since explored many avenues of philosophy, esoterica and healing, which has led to a diversity of skills: as an Intuitive Dowser, she helps people transform their lives with her practical, spiritual coaching; as a channel, with her access to a variety of beings, including a group of elders called the Hathors who provide her with many of her weekly meditations. Hope is the author of book, The Infinity Wave: Mastering the Art of Love, Compassion & Flow. Her book is both the story of how the Infinity Wave came to be and a guidebook for how to use this multi-dimensional tool to enhance day-to-day activities as well as to provide a path towards deep spiritual evolution - there are no limits to it. Hope has been spreading the message of the Infinity Wave, a 10th-dimensional energetic tool of Love and Compassion sent to us by a benevolent Universe for the tumultuous times that are upon us now. You can learn more at her website or purchasing her book through Amazon. https://www.spreadinfinitehope.com Check out my new Affiliate page: https://www.mysenseofsoul.com/sense-of-soul-affiliates-page

From the hippy times of the 1960's, a new thinking about plant consciousness emerged - perhaps the humble onion could actually think for itself? It sounds bizarre, but even the CIA was interested in the spying abilities of the humble houseplant. This week we look at how this thinking gave us cybernetics, several horror movies and a modern scientist determined to prove that plants really can think for themselves. We also revisit the Findhorn garden, the god Pan, and the potato king. We hope you enjoy the show, and we'd love you to help us make more by joining us at www.patreon.com/TQMpod

Weil sie ein Buch über Findhorn gelesen und ihrer eigenen Intuition vertraut hat, gibt es seit inzwischen über 40 Jahren Pacific Essences, sagt Dr. Sabina Pettitt.

In this episode of Body of Wisdom, we meet Dani Wolff and she takes us through her fascinating life as a legit pioneer in earth building and natural building design, permaculture, and conscious community creation, all the way through to her more recent work with Byron Bay-based pregnancy/gardening group Earthed to Birth and as a doula. We cover all sorts of territory in this chat, I am so sure you're going to love it! From Earthships to Motherhood: Discover how Dani transitioned from her life travelling the world designing and building sustainable natural homes to supporting new mothers as a doula The Realities of Conscious Community: Dani shares the trials and successes of building conscious and collaborative commnunities, including her studies at Findhorn in Scotland and how that led her to create two 'model' communities, in Victoria and Byron Bay Community Impact: Learn about Dani's innovative projects, including a local mums and bubs farm initiative and the Earth to Birth pregnancy support group (that was concevied as probably the world's first pregnancy and garedning group!), and how she pivoted from large-scale projects to micro-projects in order to increase her impact Sustainable Living: Gain insights into sustainable building practices and how Dani learned to adapt them to different climates through trial and error Birth Work and Doula Experiences: Hear touching stories from Dani's experiences attending births and the vital role doulas play (especially in supporting dads!) Don't miss this deeply enriching conversation on the Body of Wisdom podcast! Find Dani:  https://www.instagram.com/_daniwolff_/ Make Hearth - Natural Building Design https://www.instagram.com/make.hearth/ Byron College Course: Natural Building Introduction  https://byroncollege.org.au/course-details/?course_id=82985&course_type=w  Earthed to Birth - meets at The Farm Byron Bay fortnightly https://www.instagram.com/earthedtobirth/ Young Farmers Connect https://www.instagram.com/young.farmers.connect/  Dani also offers a Lismore pregnancy group and doula services. Contact her via Instagram to learn more.

Our guest this week is Dr Deborah Benham, Biomimicry Educator, Transition Town Co-Lead Link and Deep Nature Connection facilitator - which puts her in a place to really unpick what it will take for us to depart the crumbling remains of late-stage capitalism and build a world based on connection, coherence and community. From her early days as a Marine Biologist, through her PhD on sea otters (I am not remotely envious of someone who gets to study sea otters for 3 years!), to her time in a community near Findhorn and now in a co-housing community in Dorset, Deborah's life has been oriented towards holding a vision of humanity as a helpful species on this planet. As you'll hear, she's the co-Lead Link for Transition Network, the charity which supports the international Transition towns movement; she's a trained Biomimicry Educator and with a background in Jon Young's Deep Nature Connection work, Deborah brings a practical, experiential lived and living toolkit that she shares and teaches - of how we can build thriving human societies, cultures, communities and businesses, designing with and as nature, creating mutual benefit for all life, using tech in life affirming ways, and uplifting justice, kindness and cooperation. We often reach an impasse where we know roughly what needs to happen, but don't have the conceptual or practical tools to bring it into being. Deborah has both - she's fully grounded in the theory of how communities of support, practice and place can come into being and she's teaching and living the practice. In fact - she's one of the core team creating the Nature Connection Camp from 4th - 10th August near Bedford in the UK so if you're around and want to experience the many ways we can weave the four threads she talks about, please hit the link in the show notes. Nature Connection Camp link for Tickets  - https://natureculturenetwork.org/connection-camp/  USE THE DISCOUNT CODE MandaConnection - VALID TILL JUNE 14TH Promo short video - https://youtube.com/shorts/924rR_uZtdA?si=DfbMMEIdg7PSNCwtVideo channel with testimonials from previous camps - https://www.youtube.com/@NatureCultureNetworkFacebook event page - https://www.facebook.com/events/1338787930132432Resource List Connect with DeborahDeborah's website www.deborahbenham.comDeborah on Linked In Deborah on Instagram - Nature's Guide to Thriving WebsitesBiomimicry 3.8Biomimicry InstituteNature Culture Network - UKLiving Connection 1st / 8 ShieldsTransition NetworkBridport Co-HousingEvents, Courses, Online materialsIntroducing Biomimicry to your communityBiomimicry - Ask Nature Learn Biomimicry CourseCapra CourseGaia EducationNature Culture Connection Camp August 2024Nature-Based Village Building (enquire directly to Deborah to join the prototype 2024 membership)ProjectsBonn im Wandel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru2pywGzsH0Liege Food Belthttps://www.theguardian.com/food/2023/jul/16/the-good-life-in-liege-the-start-of-a-food-revolutionResearch and BooksAldrich, Daniel -   social ties in disaster recovery Bregman, Rutger (2021).  Humankind: A Hopeful HistoryMacdonald, Miriam Kate (2022).  Emergent: Rewilding Nature, Regenerating Food and Healing the World by Restoring the Connection Between People and the Wild. Pedersen Zari, M.; Hecht, K. (2020). “Biomimicry for Regenerative Built Environments: Mapping Design Strategies for Producing Ecosystem Services.” Biomimetics 2020, 5, 18. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics5020018  Young, Jon, Ellen Haas and Evan McGown (2009).  Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature.Zelenski, J.; Warber, S.; Robinson, J.M.; Logan, A.C.; Prescott, S.L. (2023).  “Nature Connection: Providing a Pathway from Personal to Planetary Health.” Challenges 2023, 14, 16. https://doi.org/10.3390/challe14010016

I can't wait for you to hear this two-part conversation with former super model and modern day mystic, Dr. Anna Gatmon.In part one we discuss Anna's journey as an ugly duckling with a learning disability and painful family secrets that made her question her intelligence and her value.Discovered in a Swedish drugstore as a teen, Anna went on to become an international model sensation.  But she ultimately left the world of fashion for spiritual callings that included a stay at the Findhorn community in Scotland and now four books.Anna shares with us hard won wisdom on: How to avoid collapsing into your trauma storyHow to make a one degree shift to change the trajectory of your whole life4 Keys to Spiritual and Material wholenessThis is an inspiring conversation on finding wholeness and creating positive change, one degree at a time.You'll want to listen to the whole interview because Anna shares an inspiring story of a rescue Dog who shows how you can lure your most wounded parts into the light.  Anna's Bio:A former fashion model, Anna Gatmon, PhD, describes herself as a catalyst of transformation and spiritual guide. An engaging speaker with a unique life story, Anna has spent the last two decades on an inner quest into the workings of our world, the nature of reality, the significance of living through the current turbulent times, and the nature of suffering and transformation.For more on Anna go to her website: annagatmon.comSupport the Show.Mother tree Network Podcast--Where Earth Wisdom Meets Racial Justice and Women's Leadership. Want to become your unlimited self and evolve the planet?Go here to get the Mother Tree podcast + Show Notes sent to your inbox https://www.dramandakemp.com/podcast

Auf jeden Fall ´nen Garten. Paul und Hajo Schumacher reden über ihre Träume und Wünsche und Pläne für die kommenden zehn Jahre. Unsere Themen: Tomaten und ChatGPT. Kampf gegen Selbstbeschiß und den Immermehr-Fetisch. Die Lehren von Findhorn und das Schweineparadies. Kommune und Kapitalismus. Ist Autarkie erstrebenswert? Kettensägen-Yoga und Karotten-Therapie. Plus: Auf jeden Fall noch mehr Spaß. Folge 745.

Random House dictionary defines manifestation as the act of making something “readily perceived by the eye or the understanding; evident; obvious; apparent; plain.” Manifestation is the act of making something invisible visible. It is the act of turning something abstract into something concrete and something potential into something real.  That's simple enough, and it's something we do in both conscious and unconscious ways every day. We make our thoughts plain and evident through our actions and our speech; in so doing, we are manifesting our ideas, our feelings, even our whole personalities. We do our work, and as a consequence, we manifest a product or a service.  Normally, we do this kind of manifesting in very ordinary ways in the physical world. We use familiar resources such as money, labor, or creativity to bring things we wish into our lives. But sometimes something we need or want just appears, as if by coincidence, without any seeming effort or unusual activity on our part. Or perhaps we learn to use resources of the mind and spirit that go beyond the ordinary world. This idea provides a foundation for a cosmology of manifestation. Upon this foundation are six other related ideas. We can call them the six pillars of manifestation. The first three waves, interrelationship, and co-incarnates—deal with the structure of the cosmos. Like the concept of fields, they reflect the body of the universe. The second three—mind, essence, and unity—relate to the spirit that inhabits or expresses itself through that structure. They reflect the soul of the universe. This body and soul are not two separate things but two aspects of one mystery: one single universal incarnation. 

Andrew Newman is the award-winning author and founder of www.ConsciousStories.com, a growing series of bedtime stories purpose-built to support parent-child connection in the last 20 minutes of the day. His professional background includes deep training in therapeutic healing work and mindfulness. He brings a calm yet playful energy to speaking events and workshops, inviting and encouraging the creativity of his audiences, children K-5, parents, and teachers alike. Andrew has been an opening speaker for Deepak Chopra, a Tedx presenter in Findhorn, Scotland, keynote speaker at Dr. Becky Bailey's Conscious Discipline Conference and author-in-residence at the Bixby School in Boulder, Colorado. He is a graduate of The Barbara Brennan School of Healing, a Non-Dual Kabbalistic healer and has been actively involved in men's work through the Mankind Project since 2006. He counsels parents, helping them to return to their center, so they can be more deeply present with their kids.

In the early to mid '60s many Western cities were magnets drawing the young and hip in from the regions, shaking off the austerity of the '50s, joining their urban peers in experimenting with new and radical ways of loving and living. Communes and squats sprung up all over cities like London. But as the '60s drew to a close, there was a reverse movement as many left the cities heading back out into the shires to rry an d buuld a new kind of sociey in the quieter, slower life of village and market town.  Some settled in North Suffolk and South Norfolk, an open countryside of low hills and wide plains with few towns and many villages where a commune movement was established from 1965. But what was like to live in a commune? What was it like to be born and grown up in a commune? NANCY THOMSON came to the Bureau to tell us. She was born in The Shrubb Family Commune - one that was set up in a big old farmhouse in rural Norfolk in 1970 - and, remarkably, one that is still going today. It's a complex tumultous tale  - and at times a rather bewildering tapestry of overlapping relationships and familes, the British class system, rural life, travellers, gypsies and the gentry, encounter groups, blackmail, rogue psychiatrists, lsd - and horses.. #communes #counterculture #findhorn #findhornfoundation #utopia #alternativecommunities #intentionalcommunities #esoteric #hippie #shrubbfamily #globaltruckingcompany #drugs #lsd #psychiatry The countercultural movement of the 1960s and 1970s in Britain gave rise to a surge of communal living experiments known as hippy communes or intentional communities. These collectives emerged as an alternative to mainstream society, rejecting consumerism, conventionality, and materialism in favor of a more liberated, eco-friendly, and cooperative way of life.   The origins of this communal living trend can be traced back to the mid 60s, when a confluence of social, political, and cultural factors created an environment ripe for such experiments. The widespread opposition to the Vietnam War, the rise of the hippie counterculture, and the burgeoning environmental and back-to-the-land movements all contributed to the growth of communal living arrangements.   One of the earliest and most influential British hippy communes was Findhorn in Scotland, established in 1962 by Peter and Eileen Caddy and Dorothy Maclean. Originally a small caravan park, Findhorn evolved into a thriving spiritual community centered around principles of sustainability, meditation, and harmony with nature. Its success inspired many other like-minded groups to establish their own communes across Britain.   As the movement gained momentum in the late 1960s, a wave of new communes emerged, each with its own unique philosophy and approach to communal living. Some, like The Diggers in Cornwall and the Laurieston Hall community in Scotland, focused on self-sufficiency through organic farming and sustainable living practices. Others, like the Freestone community in Essex and the Newbold Trust in Worcestershire, emphasized artistic expression, alternative spirituality, and personal growth.   Many of these communes adopted a back-to-the-land ethos, seeking to reconnect with nature and escape the constraints of urban living. They often established themselves in rural areas, repurposing abandoned farmhouses, old mills, or purchasing inexpensive land to build their communities from scratch. This allowed them to embrace a more self-reliant and environmentally conscious lifestyle, growing their own food, generating their own energy, and living off the land as much as possible.   While each commune had its own unique character and rules, they shared several common principles. Communal living, non-hierarchical decision-making processes, shared resources and responsibilities, and a commitment to peace and environmentalism were hallmarks of these communities. Many also embraced alternative lifestyles, such as polyamory, nudism, or open relationships, challenging traditional societal norms.   As the 1970s progressed, the hippy commune movement faced various challenges, including internal conflicts, financial struggles, and external criticism from more conservative segments of society. Some communes disbanded or evolved into more structured communities, while others managed to endure and adapt to changing times.   One notable example of a long-lasting commune is Braziers Park in Oxfordshire, founded in 1950 and still active today. While not initially a traditional hippy commune, it embraced many of the same principles in the 1960s and 1970s, becoming a hub for alternative living, education, and environmental activism.   Another enduring community is the Findhorn Foundation, which has grown from its humble beginnings into a thriving eco-village and spiritual center, attracting visitors and residents from around the world.   Beyond the more well-known communes, countless smaller collectives and intentional communities also emerged during this period, often existing independently or flying under the radar. These included urban squatting communities, housing co-operatives, and alternative living arrangements that embraced the communal ethos without necessarily adopting the full-fledged "hippy" lifestyle. These communities served as laboratories for experimentation, pushing the boundaries of what was considered acceptable or possible, and leaving an enduring legacy that continues to influence various aspects of modern life.   The legacy of the British hippy commune movement can still be felt, even as mainstream society has largely moved on from the countercultural ideals of the 60s and 70s. Many of the principles and practices pioneered by these communities, such as sustainable living, cooperative decision-making, and alternative education, have been adopted and adapted by various organizations and movements. The communal living ethos has remained alive, albeit on a smaller scale, with contemporary intentional communities and eco-villages continuing to explore alternative ways of living and coexisting with nature.  

Connection 1st principles can be applied to wedding planning, and other community events, with each archetype contributing in a valued way.In this episode, Deborah and Root share their origin stories, Village Building experiences, and how they used 8 shields principles with help from their community, to design an unforgettable wedding. Jon reflects on where Village Building comes from and how it has led to vibrant communities all over the world. Root reflects on his marriage to Deborah, and the sense of connection they feel with one another and their wider communities, emphasizing the importance of reciprocity and mutual support. They share stories about the growth of The Art of Mentoring and how the village at the last event in Scotland was supported by musicians, storytellers, bards, traditional elders, families and a full complement of guilds and layers based on age and experience. Now Deborah and Root are building community with their new intergenerational neighbors, and feeling grateful for simple acts of support and connection, building community and finding common ground.Using 8 Shields practices creates a sense of community, relieves stress and generates a wonderful loving spirit.About DeborahDeborah's PhD, MSc, and 15 years of experience are in marine mammal conservation, ecotourism, and interpretive wildlife guiding. Her work on non-disturbing interactions with sea otters is still being applied by tour guides in Monterey Bay, California. For 6 years she coordinated an accreditation program for dolphin-watching tours in Scotland, while consulting on international multi-stakeholder sustainable wildlife tourism projects. For 12 years she co-managed a sustainable living center associated with the Findhorn ecovillage in Scotland. She became an 8 Shields practitioner in 2011, and began co-leading the Village Builders program with Jon Young in 2015. Deborah is co-leader of the online courses Pathways to Village Building, Designing for Peace, and Introduction to Regenerative Community Building.Connect with Deborah on LinkedinAbout RootRoot designs experiential opportunities for learning by creating strong containers for the graceful facilitation of group energy. He holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Education, and certificates in Sustainable Curriculum Design, Participatory Facilitation, and Ecopsychology. He has co-led short courses on regenerative cultures and cultural mentoring for Schumacher College, Findhorn College the ALT program in Thailand, and is a certified trainer in Gaia Education eco-social design. With his wife Deborah Benham, he has delivered trainings on Sociocracy, Designing for Peace, Positive Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship, and Culture Repair.You can find all of Deborah and Root's links here.Visit https://www.livingconnection1st.net/ for more information about our work in nature connection and people connection.

Heidi Wedd is a herbal educator and the author of "Wild Flower Walker: A Pilgrimage to Nature on the Bibbulmun Track." She is passionate about reawakening and deepening our innate connection with Nature, and facilitates circles in nature connection, herbal alchemy & plant spirit communication. Her history is deeply embedded with plants, herbalism, homeopathy and midwifery. In this interview Heidi shares her experiences of studying herbal medicine with Kim Dudley and Homeopathy with Isaac Goulden and her story of going to Findhorn and learn directly from Dorothy Mclean who is one of the founders of Findhorn. She shares her experience of being a midwife for 10 years within the hospital system, which lead her to working with midwives in Alice Springs on indigenous communities where shee met a teacher who immersed her in shamanic practices with plants. Heidi and I discuss the significance of connecting with ancestors and the relevance of ancestral knowledge in herbal medicine. We explore the ancestral lineage of plants and the interplay between plants and human ancestry. We have a great chat about spagirics and alchemy in herbal medicine, highlighting the transformative and evolutionary process involved in creating potent plant medicines. In this conversation, Heidi shares her practical and simple approach to alchemy and shares how the three parts of spagyrical tincture (spirit, soul, and body) are essential in alchemical processes. Heidi emphasizes the importance of experiencing alchemy in person and the healing exchange between humans and plants. We also explore the power of myth and storytelling in herbal education. Heidi shares her beautiful upcoming offerings and courses and shares her visions a future where herbal education is integrated and people feel comfortable and confident working with plants. Heidi's Website:https://wildflowerwalker.com/ Heidi's IG:https://www.instagram.com/wildflowerwalker Heidi's Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/wildflowerwalker Substack:https://substack.com/@mythicliving Purchase Heidi's book as an Ebook:https://www.booktopia.com.au/wild-flower-walker-heidi-wedd/ebook/9780463675861.html To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theeldertree.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and donate to the crowdfunding campaign ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can join our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support The Elder Tree at the same time!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theeldertree⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also follow The Elder Tree on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up to the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Rachel heads to Fort Augustus for a chat with Cieran Watson from Forestry Land Scotland and Morag Milne from NatureScot about how they can manage the growing number of feral pigs living wild in the Scottish countryside.Mark meets Niall MacLeod who is part of the Loch Awe National Park committee to chat about their bid for Loch Awe to be a contender for Scotland's next National Park.Over the winter, the Cairngorm Reindeers have been busy shedding their antlers. Rachel chats to one of the herders, Hen Robinson, to find out more about what they do with these antlers.The Findhorn Watershed Initiative and the Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust are working in collaboration to achieve healthier rivers in the Findhorn area. Mark meets Bob Lawton and Elle Adams to find out more.Until a few years ago, there was only one bird of prey resident in Shetland – the peerie hawk, or merlin. But in twenty eighteen, the sparrowhawk made an appearance, and since then, they have been said to be rapidly colonising the islands. Huw Williams from BBC Radio Scotland hears from Logan Johnson from The Zetland Raptor Study Group about how they are keeping track of these birds.Returning to National Parks, Mark meets with Nikki Sinclair from the Scottish National Parks Strategy Project to chat about the next steps in the project following the closing date for all submissions on Thursday 7th March.Work is well underway to restore the Art Deco pavilion building at the outdoor Tarlair swimming pool in the north east. Later this year, the pavilion will open to the public as a café and community space. Pat Wain from Friends of Tarlair and Vincent Willox from the construction company carrying out the restoration show Rachel around the pavilion.The fungal disease ash dieback is having a devastating effect on ash trees in Scotland and across Europe. As a result, thousands of mature trees have had to be felled for safety reasons. A project called Ash Rise have started using wood from felled ash to make new items for a touring exhibition. Mark meets various furniture makers who are responsible for choosing the wood at the Scottish Wood sawmill near Dunfermline.

In this week's episode of Accidental Gods, we dive into the visionary world of economic transformation with Emily Harris of Dark Matter Labs. Emily, a chartered accountant with an MA in regenerative economics, is not your average number cruncher. She's at the forefront of reimagining our financial systems, exploring the intersection of technology, governance, and the natural world. Join us as Emily unveils the bold concept of life-enabling economics (LEE) and the radical aspiration of establishing bioregional banks — a system where money is no longer a mere transactional tool but a means to foster a thriving web of life. From the Findhorn watershed initiative to the Sheffield River Don project, Emily details practical steps towards making these ideas a reality, including the creation of relationship registers and multivalent currencies like 'river coins'.The conversation also touches on the challenges of aligning current political and economic systems with these pioneering concepts. Emily shares insights into the Net Zero Cities team's efforts, working with 112 mission cities to forge climate city contracts and policy labs that embody a mission-oriented methodology. This episode is a call to action for all listeners to engage with these transformative ideas. If you're inspired by the potential of a future where financial systems are in harmony with ecological and social well-being, then tune in, offer your thoughts, and be part of the change. Emily's work is a testament to the power of collective imagination and the tangible steps we can take towards a regenerative economy.For those ready to delve deeper into the mechanics of these groundbreaking ideas, visit the show notes for links to the thought-provoking blogs and learn how you can contribute to this evolutionary journey. Accidental Gods is the platform where we explore the edges of possibility — and this episode is a beacon of hope for a world in dire need of economic renaissance.As I say at the top of the conversation, these are amongst the most interesting concepts I've ever read - and I spend my life exploring this field. I'd like to read you the opening paragraph of the Concept paper: "Instead of focusing on labour, property, individual or democratic rights, this vision seeks to unfurl the full potential of agrowing planetary consciousness. It is an expression of practical realism embedded in a deep respect for allmanifestations of life; past, present, human, more-than-human, the sacred and the machine. This economyseeks to move beyond the everyday codes of property, labour, capital and private contracts and break freefrom the constrictive dance of socio-political isms. It offers an unbounded understanding of agency, invitingthe full range of adjacent possibilities, thus refuting the exploitation of the many for the benefit of the few."and then a few paragraphs down, "At its core, this is a provocation of the heart. An invitation to cultivate lives of profound collaboration, dignity,psychological and physical freedom. It is a framework meshed in human embodied experience that criticallyincludes machine and non-human systems, integrating them into the same expansive beyond-paradigm ofinter-becoming."The two papers are in the show notes and they're definitely worth reading. In the meantime, this conversation moved even beyond these into whole new areas that, once again with DML, breached the boundaries of my thinking - in a good way.  Dark Matter Labs https://darkmatterlabs.org/Life Ennobling Economics Position Paper https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EiU8MQ3JKtuCJIUTrxkl2Fzx0xWBiWDu/viewLife Ennobling Economics Concept White Paper https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hNpgVEyYiERE0Jj3gczUfK9ki9GmrFRm/viewBlog on BioRegional Banks Part 1: https://provocations.darkmatterlabs.org/towards-multivalent-currencies-bioregional-monetary-stewardship-and-a-distributed-global-reserve-dac459dc844e Blog on BioRegional Banks Part 2: https://provocations.darkmatterlabs.org/towards-multivalent-currencies-bioregional-monetary-stewardship-and-a-distributed-global-reserve-38ed3849395fBlog on BioRegional Banks Part 3: https://provocations.darkmatterlabs.org/towards-multivalent-currencies-bioregional-monetary-stewardship-and-a-distributed-global-reserve-951ca09dd76dBlog on BioRegional Banks Part 4: The Swedish Cornerstone prototype was co-developed with Linnéa Rönnquist with the support of SamhällskontraktetEmily Harris in Episode #176 https://accidentalgods.life/bridging-from-the-necessary-to-the-possible-with-emily-harris-of-dark-matter-labs/Indy Johar Episode #205 https://accidentalgods.life/becoming-intentional-gods-claiming-the-future-with-indy-johar-of-the-dark-matter-labs/

Man's consciousness functions on different levels, and the way in which an individual perceived and interprets life and the universe depends on which of these levels or combination of levels predominates in forming basic attitudes and ideas. Where the consciousness is orientated will determine how the individual will understand and work with natural law. Although the essence of manifestation is basic to all levels of life, how the processes of manifestation are approached and utilized, the mechanics of manifestation, depends on a person's level of consciousness. And understanding of this helps explain newer and different ways and laws of manifesting. This is an explanation of the levels of manifestation as taught by David Spangler of the Findhorn foundation. By understanding the levels of manifestation from physical, emotional, mental to spiritual, you will move past basic manifestation into god level creation. 

Man's consciousness functions on different levels, and the way in which an individual perceived and interprets life and the universe depens on which of these levels or combination of levels predominates in forming basic attitudes and ideas. Where the consciousness is orientated will determine how the individual will understand and work with natural law. Although the essence of manifestation is basic to all levels of life, how the processes of manifestation are approached and utilized, the mechanics of manfestation, depends on a person's lefel of consciousness. And understanding of this helps explain newer and different ways and laws of manifesting. This is an explanation of the levels of manifesation as taught by David Spangler of the Findhorn foundation. By understanding the levels of manifestation from physical, emotional, mental to spiritual, you will move past basic manifestation into god level creation. 

Have you ever felt a force guiding you towards something greater, something beyond your understanding? That's exactly what happened to Hope Fitzgerald, whose encounter with the Infinity Wave during a visit to the Findhorn community in Scotland set her on a path of spiritual awakening. Today, I'm thrilled to sit with Hope, a visionary speaker and author, who opens up about her transformative experiences. We journey through her spiritual awakening and the challenges she faced integrating these profound shifts into her everyday life. As we share stories, we invite you to consider your own spark of transformation and how embracing change can lead to personal growth.Our conversation takes an intriguing turn as I bring up my own foray into spiritual workshops, leading to the discovery of nine evolution-accelerating practices. But that's not all; we're unraveling the mysteries of dowsing rods, an ancient tool for tapping into environmental sensitivities and making decisions. Hope and I discuss how these tools can guide us towards our highest good, and we even put the dowsing rods to the test in a live demonstration. This episode isn't just about exploring ethereal concepts—it's about offering practical, grounded insights into spirituality and the ways it can intersect with our daily lives.As we wrap up, Hope celebrates the launch of her book, "The Infinity Wave: Mastering the Art of Love, Compassion, and Flow." It's a moment of joy and anticipation, as we discuss the book's potential to touch hearts and inspire action. Our heartfelt exchange concludes with a shared sense of gratitude and a call to spread love and compassion. Join us as we journey through the waves of transformation and consider how the Infinity Wave can illuminate your path.HOPE can be found here:https://www.spreadinfinitehope.com/Magic Mind link to the best focus drink and my code: IGNITE20 & www.magicmind.com/igniteyoursparkHead to my website to work with me:https://www.kimduffselby.com/

Chloë Goodchild in conversation with consultant and mentor, Michael Lindfield, discussing compassion, being a Gaian, Findhorn, Friendly Farming, the Fire of Love, and much more.The VOCE Dialogues offer a simple, accessible in-depth ground for poets, authors, musicians, visual artists, and visionary teachers to share and disseminate their insights about the transformative practice of contemplative, creative and compassionate communication.Michael Lindfield is a highly regarded consultant and mentor with over 50 years of international experience supporting individuals and organizations unleash the creativity of the human spirit to meet the urgent need of our times and the compelling call of a more just and joyful future that works for all. His background includes a 14-year residency as gardener and Focalizer of the Education Branch at the Findhorn Community; small-scale organic farming in Sweden; conducting seminars on the theme of ‘Transforming self and society from the inside out' and ‘Cooperating with the Subtle Realms of Gaia' as well as a senior organization development consultant with The Boeing Company from 1989-2005 involved with large-scale systems change and executive coaching. Author of ‘The Dance of Change: an Eco-Spiritual Approach to Transformation' (Penguin Books 1986) with articles featured in psychology, education and business journals. Michael seeks to apply the Ageless Wisdom teachings in daily life. He is cofounder of The Science of Group Work initiative, serves as Board President of Meditation Mount in Ojai, meditationmount.orgscienceofgroupwork.netChloë Goodchild is an international singer, innovatory educator, author and founder of The Naked Voice (1990) and its UK Charitable Foundation (2004), dedicated to the realization of compassionate communication in all realms of human life. Deafness in childhood catalysed Chloë's deep encounter with her inner self, and began a lifetime's experiential research into the voice as a catalyst for personal evolution and global transformation.chloegoodchild.comSupport the showContact ChloëEmail now@thenakedvoice.comTweet @TheNakedVoiceThanks for listening!

Bringing new life into the world requires levels of support practically unheard of in modern, western culture... unless you've cultivated community that is up for the task! Seasoned midwife and communitarian Monique Gauthier joins us today to help us envision birth from a deeply held and conscious space that brings about the creation of new culture on the planet. We'll cover the fascinating intersection of natural birth practices with the communities movement, how women and families can be supported through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum times, rites of passage around birth, and even how various types of loss can be held with tenderness and love.  Monique Gauthier has been a midwife in the U.S and Canada for 30 years.  She has lived in intentional communities for most of her adult life.  She currently lives in Auroville, in Southern India.  She was faculty for Living Routes, which ran college-level programs in ecovillages such as Findhorn, Auroville and Thích Nhất Hạnh's Plum Village, in France.   She has  produced  the documentaries "Follow The Dirt Road; An Introduction To Intentional Communities in The 1990's"  and "Birthing Peace", about her mindful water births. She calls herself a “cultural midwife” who is tending to the birth of a conscious culture. She leads workshops and coaches for empowered birth, conscious families,  mindfulness, and other mind-body-spirit topics. You can find her upcoming courses and offerings at  www.Monique-Gauthier.com  BOOKS mentioned: The First Forty Days by Heng Ou https://motherbees.com/pages/the-first-forty-days The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson https://kimberlyannjohnson.com/the-fourth-trimester/ If you want to learn more about birthing in community or any aspect of community, check out the Inside Community Podcast sponsor, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Foundation for Intentional Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. FIC is an incredible resource center with weekly events, online courses, classified advertisements, and lots of free educational materials. Podcast listeners get 20% off in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIC Bookstore ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with code INSIDE20 and 30% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIC courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code INSIDE30. You can learn more about FIC and access transcripts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ic.org/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow the show and see inspiring images and videos of community life on Facebook and Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InsideCommunityPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - I'd love to hear from you there!  If this content has been meaningful or useful to you, please subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, and share with your friends and folks you know who are curious about living Inside Community. Super Awesome Inside Community Jingle by FIC board member Dave Booda ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠davebooda.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ICP theme by Rebecca Mesritz We are so grateful to for our show's sponsors: Caddis Collaborative - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠caddispc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CohoUS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.cohousing.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Communities Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gen-us.net/subscribe⁠

My conversation with Monique Gauthier was too full of inspiring and helpful information, so I created this bonus episode to share some of the wisdom that couldn't fit in the full length episode. Here, Monique leads us through the centering meditation she does with her midwifery clients as they arrive in her office as well as shares some very practical tools for expecting families to cope with and prepare for labor. Monique Gauthier has been a midwife in the U.S and Canada for 30 years.  She has lived in intentional communities for most of her adult life.  She currently lives in Auroville, in Southern India.  She was faculty for Living Routes, which ran college-level programs in ecovillages such as Findhorn, Auroville and Thích Nhất Hạnh's Plum Village, in France.   She has  produced  the documentaries "Follow The Dirt Road; An Introduction To Intentional Communities in The 1990's"  and "Birthing Peace", about her mindful water births. She calls herself a “cultural midwife” who is tending to the birth of a conscious culture. She leads workshops and coaches for empowered birth, conscious families,  mindfulness, and other mind-body-spirit topics. You can find her upcoming courses and offerings at  ⁠⁠www.Monique-Gauthier.com ⁠⁠ If you want to learn more about birthing in community or any aspect of community, check out the Inside Community Podcast sponsor, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Foundation for Intentional Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. FIC is an incredible resource center with weekly events, online courses, classified advertisements, and lots of free educational materials. Podcast listeners get 20% off in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIC Bookstore ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with code INSIDE20 and 30% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIC courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code INSIDE30. You can learn more about FIC and access transcripts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ic.org/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow the show and see inspiring images and videos of community life on Facebook and Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InsideCommunityPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - I'd love to hear from you there!  If this content has been meaningful or useful to you, please subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, and share with your friends and folks you know who are curious about living Inside Community. Super Awesome Inside Community Jingle by FIC board member Dave Booda ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠davebooda.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ICP theme by Rebecca Mesritz We are so grateful to for our show's sponsors: Caddis Collaborative - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠caddispc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CohoUS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.cohousing.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Communities Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gen-us.net/subscribe⁠⁠

As we close out 2023, it's time to take stock of the Communities Movement and consider where we might be headed in the future. In this episode we are joined by new FIC co-director Daniel Greenberg, who brings his deep experience from the ecovillage world, as well years living in and researching international communities like Findhorn and Auroville to his visions for what is possible for collaborative culture, communities, and the people who live and grow inside them. In 1999, Daniel Greenberg founded the non-profit Living Routes, which partnered with UMass-Amherst to run study abroad programs based in ecovillages around the world. Over 1,500 students were transformed by these immersive experiences. Daniel left Living Routes in 2012 to start a new social venture called Earth Deeds, which offers online tools for individuals and groups to “onset” their unavoidable CO2 emissions and support meaningful sustainability projects. Daniel has been a leading advocate for sustainability within international education and the ecovillage movement. He chaired Sustainability Task Forces for NAFSA:  Association of International Educators and the Forum for Education Abroad, is co-founder and past Board Member of Gaia Education, served as President of the Global Ecovillage Network from 2015-2019, and is currently co-director of the Foundation for Intentional Community. Thank YOU for including the Inside Community Podcast in your end-of-year giving! IC.org/Podcast to donate! If you want to learn more about international communities, the new visions for the communities movement or any aspect of community, check out the Inside Community Podcast sponsor, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Foundation for Intentional Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. FIC is an incredible resource center with weekly events, online courses, classified advertisements, and lots of free educational materials. Podcast listeners get 20% off in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIC Bookstore ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with code INSIDE20 and 30% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIC courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code INSIDE30. You can learn more about FIC and access transcripts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ic.org/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow the show and see inspiring images and videos of community life on Facebook and Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InsideCommunityPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - I'd love to hear from you there!  If this content has been meaningful or useful to you, please subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, and share with your friends and folks you know who are curious about living Inside Community. Super Awesome Inside Community Jingle by FIC board member Dave Booda ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠davebooda.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ICP theme by Rebecca Mesritz We are so grateful to for our show's sponsors: Caddis Collaborative - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠caddispc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CohoUS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.cohousing.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Communities Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gen-us.net/subscribe⁠

Today Elaine chats with artist Sarah Hopfinger about her up show Pain and I opening at The tramway on the 8th November then heading to Findhorn on the 11th November. Before a tour round Scotland in 2024. We chat chronic pain, capitalism, loving your body and much more. Ticket links and Audio & Graphic Score Link below https://www.tramway.org/event/bbcdeede-e0be-4264-9c89-b03700b23a24 https://universalhall.co.uk/event/pain-and-i/ https://www.sarahhopfinger.org.uk/pain-and-i-audio-graphic-score-holding Pain and I Glasgow-based queer disabled artist Sarah Hopfinger (she/her) presents her solo performance Pain and I at Tramway, returning to the place of its initial inception from 8-9 November, ahead of a one-night performance at Universal Hall in Findhorn on 11 November 2023.Pain and I is a bold exploration into chronic pain experience that focuses on the lived experience of the artist and performer to explore and celebrate the rich complexities of living with pain, asking ‘what can pain teach us?' As a piece of work, it invites the audiences to reflect on what it means to care for our bodies, ourselves, and each other in times of personal and collective pain. A powerful, honest and compelling work, the audio features intimate autobiographical text framed as a love letter to Hopfinger's body and chronic pain, paired with original classical music composition by Alicia Jane Turner (they/them). Presented by a queer disabled creative team that includes Hopfinger and Turner, Pain and I puts the disabled experience centre stage. To further platform and promote access and disability arts, the performance is BSL integrated and there is a freely accessible digital Graphic Score here. As an artist, Sarah Hopfinger's practice encompasses contemporary performance, dance and live art. Her work is philosophically based in crip politics that embrace and celebrate disability as valid and valuable. She often works with diverse collaborators including children and adults, trained and non-trained dancers, disabled and non-disabled performers, composers and visual artists. https://www.sarahhopfinger.org.uk/ OUR WEBSITE - www.persistentandnasty.co.uk Persistent Pal & Nasty Hero - Pals and Hero Membership Support In The Room - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/in-the-room Email – persistentandnasty@gmail.com Instagram - @persistentandnasty Twitter - @PersistentNasty Coffee Morning Eventbrite - Coffee Morning Tickets LINKTREE - LINKTR.EE Resources Samaritans - Rape Crisis Scotland - Rape Crisis UK ArtsMinds - BAPAM Freelancers Make Theatre Work Stonewall UK - Trevor Project - Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ - GATE PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE - DONATE ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK - ASN.COM- DONATE WeAudition offer: For 25% off your monthly subscription quote: NASTY25 Backstage Offers: Get a free 12 months Actor Subscription: https://join.backstage.com/persistentnasty-uk-12m-free/

Today's episodal contribution is on the Findhorn community in northern Scottland. I provide an intro to the magic of this incredible experiment based on the book I've been reading called "The Magic of Findhorn" by Paul Hawken. We delve into God-reliance and tapping into guidance by letting go of trying to figure shit out. Facebook Link Here IG: alchemy_ninja email: chrisdheinen@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christoph31/message

Be a creator. Are you a creator or a consumer? What is the balance in your life between consumption and creation? It is not easy society is all about consumption. At first, it was things, and now it is information. In this show, we are looking at the balance between what we consume and what we produce and how a little creativity could change your life.  I was chatting about media consumption with my son. Now he is of the digital generation, where his phone constantly provides news, entertainment or background music. He is either programming games or playing them when he is not on the phone. That is his chosen path and career so not just a care free or fruitless pastime.  While conceding there was a lot of consuming, he pointed out that gaming is an interactive, social, and creative activity. Watching him play some of his team games, they do require a full range of interactive skills and a level of creativity. My point on this show is not the right of wrongs of gaming, but the expression of creativity has a more significant positive effect on our well-being than solo consumption. I suspect while there is creativity in the gaming world, I feel there is more creativity in the shared experience with his playing companions. Community and being is groups,  I was singing this morning at the Park in Findhorn; there is something so magical when 40 people come together to sing in harmony. The creativity is in the shared sound and the community that it builds is way beyond listing to Spotify.  How can you be a creator?  When was the last time you picked up a pen or some colours and painted or did a drawing? There is something very soothing about creating patterns on a page and then adding some colour.  Have you ever wondered why adult colouring books are so popular? On this show, I mentioned Andrea Nelson's Art. You can find her here on YouTube https://www.instagram.com/andrea.nelson.art/ Her little videos are a great inspiration; they are short.    

YouTube Version https://youtu.be/DlaVlJXJERsIt was in John's last wishes that Leigh Brennan and Patti Silva document the most important pieces of wisdom he gained from walking the Camino paths for over a quarter of a century. This project grew into this docuseries of several short but poignant video messages for Pilgrims of the Camino de Santiago. This is the first chapter of the multipart series. John stated the driving thought behind the title of this chapter by saying,  “The Camino as a Path of Awakening: This is, perhaps, the easiest to grasp because it pre-supposes we are asleep. Every mystical tradition has Awakening as a core theme of spiritual development and no more so than in Christianity. The Bible tells us that, ‘A great sleep came across Adam', and nowhere in the bible is there any reference to Adam waking up! We, collectively, are Adam and we remain asleep but now urgently need to awaken to a new consciousness. The Camino can offer us a path into transformation”.About John Brierley:John Brierley spent his early life in Dublin where he qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and set up practice as Brierley & Co in 1971 later merging with Jackson-Stops. An existential crisis took him and his family to Findhorn in Scotland in 1987 as part of a mid-career break. This was to prove a pivotal time in his life with a reordering of priorities towards a spiritual perspective.In 1996 he convened the international conference ‘Business for Life' where the core issue was identified as the crisis of the human spirit and the search for meaning in life. The idea of Business sabbaticals as an antidote to burn out and pilgrimage as a way to reappraise life's purpose became his abiding passion. In 2000 he walked up through Western Nepal into Tibet to complete the renowned Mount Kailash pilgrimage sacred to Buddhism, Hinduism and esotoric Christianity.t of a celestial alarm clock.WAKE UP CALL10 years of quiet desperation led to a turning point, that opportunity that comes to each of us at some pivotal stage in our life and offers us a time to re-assess our direction. The classic existential mid-life crisis that can lead to breakdown and breakthrough. For me it started in January 1986 with an alarmingly persistent wake-up call. Looking back I laugh at the idea of my spiritual guides working overtime to wake me up. The dream needed very little interpretation but I was so blind that I still could not read its message. I had this dream, off and on, for a whole year before its significance began to dawn on me. I really thought I was going mad during that period and of course, in conventional terms, I was. The turning upside down of consensus reality is frequently misunderstood as some psychotic episode whereas, within the bigger picture, it is simply spiritual emergence and the opening to knowledge of higher worlds. I slowly became aware of a spiritual reality behind the sense-perceptible world.SABBATICALAt the end of that year I realised that something profound was trying to happen and it gave me enough courage to claim a mid-career break. I was 39 and Ireland was in recession so my business partners needed little persuading, my wife and children needed none. She had spent her earlier years in an Ashram and couldn't wait to break away from the mindless social and business circles. The children had suffered a few years of the state curriculum and where likewise ready to experience something more liberating. So a gap suddenly appeared with this amazing potential for change and growth - I was off the treadmill for a year!THE JOURNEY OF AWAKENINGWe headed away in a camper van to ‘travel the world' and during that year, 1987, I stumbled onto the Camino de Santiago for the first time and felt its welcoming embrace. The Findhorn Foundation in Scotland was the next stop along the Way and it was there I realised that i

Findhorn, Scotland Event - March 11, 2012 Morning. Mental tension and sleeplessness ... is it possible to reach the cause when it's unconscious? John describes how tension is created and how to belong to the nurture that is its healing. Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com

Ellen Dee Davidson is an advocate for the health of forests. Besides her memoir, she's the author of a number of children's books, also worked as an elementary, piano, and creative writing teacher and raised two daughters. She lives with her husband in the redwoods of northern California where she regularly sits with trees in a form of “forest bathing”. She is the author of Stolen Voices: In a City Ruled by Silence Can One Girl's Voice Make a Difference? (Turtleback Books Library Binding 2005), Princess Justina Albertina (Charlesbridge 2007), Zoe the Misfit (Boulden Publishing 2008), Wind (Luminare Press 2022) and Wild Path to the Sacred Heart (A Forest Bathing Memoir) (Star Tree Press 2019)Interview Date: 3/27/2023 Tags: Ellen Dee Davidson, power spot, nature, trees, hubris, logical brain, sentience of nature, consciousness, David Milarch, ancestor tree, Diana Beresford Kroeger, living lineage, Findhorn community, Dorothy Maclean, plant entities, Ecology/Nature/Environment, Personal Transformation

We chat with dowser and spiritual coach Hope Fitzgerald, who tells us about her life-changing experience at Findhorn where she channelled a spiritual energy that she calls The Infinity Wave. Content warning: Contains a guided meditation, so please don't listen to this when you are driving or otherwise in a situation where you can't be in a quiet place. (64mins, 80MB) Visit Hope's website: Spread Infinite Hope Grahame's events: Western Geomancy Music in this episode: Marble Machine (piano version) and Provence by Wintergatan.Tracks can be downloaded for free at wintergatan.netFree licence to use tracks can be downloaded at wintergatan. Meditation track by Gary Malkin

Cullen is an Empathic Intuitive, Visionary, and Interstellar Communicator. Cullen has participated with non-ordinary states of reality with interstellar beings and Pan's kingdom since early childhood. Cullen began using energy to support the healing of others when he was four years old. Preceding the magical Findhorn Gardens in Scotland by a decade, he co-created a magical Findhorn-like Garden with the cooperation of the Devic kingdom in his own backyard at the age of seven. Cullen has focused his life on assisting the evolutionary movement of all towards unity. He joins Pia Orleane in the joy of bringing forth Laarkmaa's wisdom to the world. When Laarkmaa began communicating messages of love to Cullen and Pia, they were simultaneously stunned and excited! Years of interstellar-human communication were recorded and transcribed into the Wisdom From the StarsTM book series that includes: Conversations With Laarkmaa–A Pleiadian View of the New Reality; Remembering Who We Are–Laarkmaa's Guidance on Healing the Human Condition, and Pleiadian Manual for Accelerated Evolution & Ascension–Laarkmaa's Step-by-Step Guide. They also authored the COVR Gold Award winning book, Pleiadian-Earth Energy Astrology–Charting the Spirals of Consciousness, which brings Pleiadian guidance on navigating our lives through the use of energy rather than time! To accompany this revelatory new book, Pia and Cullen created a yearly Pleiadian-Earth Energy Calendar, showing how to navigate the spiral energy patterns of the Universe and Earthly relationships for spiritual advancement and conscious evolution. ⚡ Join us at our annual in-person Portal to Ascension Conference: https://ascensionconference.com ⚡Join us at our Glastonbury, UK Conference: https://ascensionglastonbury.com ❤️ Follow PTA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portaltoascension

Dan Winter's background is as multi-faceted as his viewpoints.  Graduating with honors from the University of Detroit, Dan pursued graduate studies in psychophysiology and the origin of languages. In addition to his academic background, he has worked as a Systems Analyst with IBM, an industrial metallurgist and crystallographer. He has undertaken many diverse studies, from quantum physics to modeling at the MIT space lab to developing the early biofeedback prototype equipment. Widely traveled, Dan has sojourned to study at the Gurdjieff School of sacred gymnastics, in Florence with Buckminster Fuller, the Gizah pyramids, Israel, the Andes and at Findhorn.  Dan is an accomplished keyboard artist, and was once a church organist and choir director, all before reaching high school. He delights in playing computer keyboard music using sonic samples taken from biological events -- heart sounds, whale and dolphin songs, etc. His creative side emerges as playfulness with ideas which can be shared at different levels. The "Heart Beat Earth Project" for global coherence is a dream which Dan believes can "teach self awareness" using the internet as a tool. Through the use of a biofeedback devise connected to a home computer, the heartbeat at the moment of compassion registers a specific frequency signature that possesses very special properties. This frequency, or wave, can add and multiply itself infinitely and non-destructively, and can be experienced outside oneself. His experiments with humans sending love to trees have shown that the trees respond at a distance by entraining and aligning in phase to the heart, capacitively, at moments of peak emotion. This indeed tends to confirm that our choices to FEEL coherently may be our best leverage on fabricating ecoystems, perhaps ultimately surpassing the strength of bulldozers in shaping our world. As thousands of hearts are connected, a database records and displays heartbeats registering the signature for compassion (via the Internet). By focusing our collective intention through compassion around the planet, the evidence suggests many possibilities, such as atmospheric repair and stabilization. This concept demonstrates the collective power of how hearts entrained with the feeling of compassion can reshape our world, a truly empowering phenomenon and perhaps a turning point in our conscious evolution.  Among his many projects, Dan is developing a new breakthrough theory on gravity. He believes recursive nesting in field geometries is what creates the implosion "magnetic monopole" wind centering force we call gravity, and thus provides the clue on how to arrange magnetic long waves to repair gravity fabric and restore atmosphere retention. This also suggests how ONLY LOVE BENDS THE LIGHT, AND THERFORE ONLY LOVE CREATES. The fractal attractor of the heart's electricity accompanying the learned and teachable skill of choosing compassion, may indeed be the centering force which ultimately makes even star birth's self-referrent and therefore self-aware! Currently, Dan is a consultant on multimedia and virtual reality computer animation projects and travels and lectures around the world. He has produced over 50 videotapes on numerous subjects. Show links: youtube.com/danwinterfractalfield https://goldenmean.info Follow Alfa Vedic: https://linktr.ee/djmikewinner Follow Mike Winner: https://linktr.ee/djmikewinner

In the fifth How To Live Beyond episode, I talk with spiritual trailblazer, early developer of Findhorn, and navigator of subtle realms, David Spangler about moving past materialistic and shallow spiritual ideas of nature and its beings.

Opportunities for rituals and wonder, part of the food and joy of a good life, plus the new year is a good time for reflection. However, the show is not about goals… Although we will talk about intentions. we explore the use of divination cards and the rediscovery of wonder  Do you have a new year ritual outside of the party and celebrations? My family has a ritual where we select an Angel card and a Rune for the year. The Angel cards we use originated from the game of transformation that started in the Findhorn foundation. These cards have one word, normally an action. Last year my word was Tenderness. This year it is “Play.” These words are a source of conversation and a reference point for how I will live the year. The conversation was triggered by the discovery of the podcast cast by Mark Watts featuring the work of his father, Alan. Alan Watts was a Radioman who spoke about Philosophy and Theology with a lovely voice and lots of wisdom.  The show I heard was an early live recording talking about the importance of surprise and wonder. So getting the Angel card “Play” really speaks to me and is so valuable when considering the journey that we are about to embark on the podcast.        The Five Questions eBook: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/the-five-questions Focus Coaching: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/focus-coaching/ Support The Podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion Midlife Survey: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/midlife-challenge/

Re-Imagined Radio presents the first ever radio adaptation of the comedic hypertext novel Figurski at Findhorn on Acid by Richard Holeton. Performed by The Voices, our ensemble of voice actors. Special guest appearance by Richard Holeton. Three larger than life characters, Frank Figurski, The No Hands Cup Flipper, and Fatima Michelle Vieuchanger, converge at Findhorn, Scotland, a small fishing village and home to an intentional community of New Age eccentrics seeking one—perhaps two!—mechancial pigs of incalculable value while stewing in Spam, acid—yes, that acid—and wit-slathered repartee. The result: one epic story. Already legendary. Now heard on radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last decade has given us much to think about in terms of the trajectory of our societies, and how it figures into the context of the broader history of humankind. We are very lucky to have Dr. Andrew Bard Schmookler on the show today, to talk about his work questioning and investigating the evolution of civilization and to share some of his thoughts on why the world is the way it is right now.Dr. Schmookler is an author, a former Democrat candidate for Congress, a former talk show host, and a summa cum laude graduate of Harvard University. He has written columns for many newspapers and platforms and his ideas and reflections are particularly relevant to many of the dynamics we talk about on the podcast.In our chat today we discuss escaping division and war, the systemic issues we currently see in the US and how we might transcend these, fixing the almost inherent brokenness, and much more. It is such an honor to have someone as invested and insightful on the show to share their wisdom, please listen in and enjoy!What you'll learn about in this episode:Andrew illuminates his journey towards questioning the world around him more deeply. Unpacking the societal evolution that humankind embarked on and the implications of this.  The hopefulness that permeates a lot of Andrew's work.  Charting the societal rise of what Andrew calls the 'spirit of the warlord'.  The ordering of civilization; debating the root causes of recent conflicts. Bringing hope back into the conversation in light of the competing forces in the world. The deficiencies of the secular culture of the modern, Western world. Individual actions in the broader context and getting away from the idea of being right. The divisiveness of social media, and how this has steadily infiltrated our lives. Some of the struggles and failures that Andrew has faced in the course of his career.   Transcript: HereLinks Mentioned:Tet Offensive: https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/tet-offensiveMartin Luther King: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1964/king/biographical/Eugene McCarthy: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Eugene-McCarthy The Beatles: https://www.thebeatles.com/Findhorn: https://www.findhorn.org/Sharon Spano:Website: sharonspano.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsharonspano/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/Book: thetimemoneybook.comEvents:  https://sharonspanoworkshops.com/intensive Contact: sharon@sharonspano.comTwitter: twitter.com/SharonSpanoThe Other Side of Potential Podcasts: https://www.sharonspano.com/podcast/12-Week Toxic Relationship 1:1 Intensive: https://sharonspanoworkshops.com/intensive

This is episode 26 of paranormal stories. This week the books are 'Glimpses of Magonia: A Memoir of My Anomalous Experiences' by Emma Woods and 'Past Lives: The Evolution of the Soul' by Paul Williamson.Paul Williamson, 'Past Lives: The Evolution of the Soul'.The notion of past lives is intriguing. If we have lived other lives besides this one, are we able to remember them?What is it that lies in the depths of our consciousness?Is it safe to go there?Will I find memories from far distant times in history?Are past lives real?What will these ‘memories' tell me about my soul?Do I have the courage to explore and delve into these hidden unknown experiences that lure me?If I go there, I may discover things that change me, that give me a different, deeper outlook about my life. Am I prepared to do that?What about my fears? I do not want to find out something that I would not like. Should I listen to my fears?What if it is all stuff that I make up?To learn about our past lives is a spiritual journey of self-discovery. Do we step forward or go another way? It is up to us. The path we tread is our choice.Paul Williamson shares his experiences based on his work as a past life therapist. He has been doing past life regression work professionally for over 33 years.BioReincarnation is a subject that has fascinated me from the time I first became familiar with it as a teenager.I was born in Australia and spent my years growing up in the country town of Bathurst in NSW and then my teenage years in the desert city of Broken Hill. From a young age, I was very interested in religion, and although I was brought up as a Church of England Christian, I could never quite feel at ease with that as my faith.Then, when I was 18, having moved to Sydney, I was listening to the radio one Sunday night when I heard a broadcast by the Theosophical Society. For the first time, I heard comprehensive accounts about the concepts of reincarnation, karma and the evolution of the soul, and at once this felt like ‘coming home' and was the beginning of a life-long dedication to this subject.From my teenage years, I was interested in alternative views of society, and as I moved into my 20s, I learnt meditation, started exploring self-development workshops and became fascinated by the New Age Spiritual community in Scotland called the Findhorn Foundation. In the north of NSW, there was an offshoot community connected to Findhorn, called ‘Homeland' and I became inspired by the ideals of people living from their hearts, attuning to the ‘God' within and building a world where this would be the norm. When I was 24, I left Australia to stay at Findhorn. I then travelled through Europe, but eventually returned to Findhorn to live at NewBold House. Here I learnt to lead personal development workshops and my interest in the mind and our souls increased.From my wish to go deeper into this, I trained in Hypnotherapy to learn past life regression and in 1988, I became a qualified Hypnotherapist. Having left NewBold House, I then set out to earn my living as a self-employed therapist, leading workshops and conducting individual therapy sessions with people. In the 1990s I trained with Dr Roger Woolger for 3 years, and became inspired by his teachings on Past Life Therapy. I also formed a healing group with Marjorie Wilson and learnt about Spiritual Channelling and Healing.From there, I wrote books, and until now, have had 8 of my books published. In recent times, I have studied the works of Dr Michael Newton and completed my training with the Newton Institute to become a qualified Life Between Lives Therapist. In recent years, I have been travelling internationally to a variety of locations, mainly between Australia and the UK. I have been attending Mind Body Spirit festivals giving talks and offering introductory experiences of Past Life regressions. In addition to these festivals, I have been offering soul based workshops for groups, and facilitating individual sessions. I am now in the process of setting up a working partnership called ‘Soul Pathways', with my colleague, Dee Gutierrez. Our aims are to provide widespread services to help people awaken to who they are as souls.Paul's work bases: My work is being done online, both as individual sessions and workshops for small groups. I am keen to maintain my contacts in Australia, the UK and beyond. So please contact me if you feel a need for my services.Paul's qualifications: I have been practicing past life regression professionally for 32 years. I am a qualified hypnotherapist and a member of the UKGHE. In the early 1990s, I completed a 3-year practitioner course in Past Life Therapy with Dr Roger Woolger. Also, during that decade, I qualified as a Healer member of the National Federation of Spiritual Healers. More recently, n 2012, I became a registered practitioner of Life Between Lives Therapy, with the Newton Institute. I am comprehensively insured for all the work that I do, and have international insurance.https://www.amazon.com/Past-Lives-Evolution-Paul-Williamson-ebook/dp/B0B1N3GQ9M/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659704188&sr=1-1https://soulhypnotherapy.com/Emma WoodsThis week I'm talking to Emma Woods about her book 'Glimpses of Magonia: A Memoir of My Anomalous Experiences'.https://www.spreaker.com/user/15573647/alien-ufo-podcast-ep32-emma-woodsAn anomalous experiencer's life is complicated.Unnerving events, profoundly at odds with our current mainstream view of reality, periodically intrude into everyday life. In doing so, they offer tantalizing views of otherworldly realms that we do not yet understand.In Glimpses of Magonia, Emma Woods shares her deeply personal journey navigating a lifetime of disconcerting yet transformative anomalous experiences. Her story provides a unique insight into what drives experiencers like her to seek answers in the UFO field.Woods further documents groundbreaking research on UFO sightings, alien encounters, and the paranormal. The intriguing results provide important additional clues as to how the supernatural enigma operates in our world.NOTE: This book does not cover any events that occurred after Woods approached the UFO field. Rather, it is an account of her experiences from early childhood onward that ultimately led her there.https://emmawoodsbooks.com/https://www.amazon.com/Glimpses-Magonia-Memoir-Anomalous-Experiences-ebook/dp/B09TJFCCQD/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659695896&sr=8-1https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/pastlivespodcast

Jenny and I spoke about her journey from illness, to self-healing, to healing others.Jenny Light is a Yoga Elder, psychologist, meditation teacher on Insight Timer, author, and inspirational speaker from Ayrshire, Scotland.Her spiritual upbringing was fostered by her parents' personal exploration of Vegetarianism, Yoga, Findhorn (in the early days) and a deep love of multi-faith religious buildings. Kundalini awakening as a small child and finding yoga at 9, Jenny continued where she left off in her spiritual meditative path of many lifetimes.Jenny trained as a Dru Yoga teacher in 2000 and went on the train extensively in Scaravelli Yoga before undergoing esoteric spiritual training with her guru Paramahansa Yogananda through the Self Realization Fellowship.Jenny's website is:

This week I'm talking to Paul Williamson about his book 'Past Lives: The Evolution of the Soul'.The notion of past lives is intriguing. If we have lived other lives besides this one, are we able to remember them?What is it that lies in the depths of our consciousness?Is it safe to go there?Will I find memories from far distant times in history?Are past lives real?What will these ‘memories' tell me about my soul?Do I have the courage to explore and delve into these hidden unknown experiences that lure me?If I go there, I may discover things that change me, that give me a different, deeper outlook about my life. Am I prepared to do that?What about my fears? I do not want to find out something that I would not like. Should I listen to my fears?What if it is all stuff that I make up?To learn about our past lives is a spiritual journey of self-discovery. Do we step forward or go another way? It is up to us. The path we tread is our choice.Paul Williamson shares his experiences based on his work as a past life therapist. He has been doing past life regression work professionally for over 33 years.BioReincarnation is a subject that has fascinated me from the time I first became familiar with it as a teenager.I was born in Australia and spent my years growing up in the country town of Bathurst in NSW and then my teenage years in the desert city of Broken Hill. From a young age, I was very interested in religion, and although I was brought up as a Church of England Christian, I could never quite feel at ease with that as my faith.Then, when I was 18, having moved to Sydney, I was listening to the radio one Sunday night when I heard a broadcast by the Theosophical Society. For the first time, I heard comprehensive accounts about the concepts of reincarnation, karma and the evolution of the soul, and at once this felt like ‘coming home' and was the beginning of a life-long dedication to this subject.From my teenage years, I was interested in alternative views of society, and as I moved into my 20s, I learnt meditation, started exploring self-development workshops and became fascinated by the New Age Spiritual community in Scotland called the Findhorn Foundation. In the north of NSW, there was an offshoot community connected to Findhorn, called ‘Homeland' and I became inspired by the ideals of people living from their hearts, attuning to the ‘God' within and building a world where this would be the norm. When I was 24, I left Australia to stay at Findhorn. I then travelled through Europe, but eventually returned to Findhorn to live at NewBold House. Here I learnt to lead personal development workshops and my interest in the mind and our souls increased.From my wish to go deeper into this, I trained in Hypnotherapy to learn past life regression and in 1988, I became a qualified Hypnotherapist. Having left NewBold House, I then set out to earn my living as a self-employed therapist, leading workshops and conducting individual therapy sessions with people. In the 1990s I trained with Dr Roger Woolger for 3 years, and became inspired by his teachings on Past Life Therapy. I also formed a healing group with Marjorie Wilson and learnt about Spiritual Channelling and Healing.From there, I wrote books, and until now, have had 8 of my books published. In recent times, I have studied the works of Dr Michael Newton and completed my training with the Newton Institute to become a qualified Life Between Lives Therapist. In recent years, I have been travelling internationally to a variety of locations, mainly between Australia and the UK. I have been attending Mind Body Spirit festivals giving talks and offering introductory experiences of Past Life regressions. In addition to these festivals, I have been offering soul based workshops for groups, and facilitating individual sessions. I am now in the process of setting up a working partnership called ‘Soul Pathways', with my colleague, Dee Gutierrez. Our aims are to provide widespread services to help people awaken to who they are as souls.Paul's work bases: My work is being done online, both as individual sessions and workshops for small groups. I am keen to maintain my contacts in Australia, the UK and beyond. So please contact me if you feel a need for my services.Paul's qualifications: I have been practicing past life regression professionally for 32 years. I am a qualified hypnotherapist and a member of the UKGHE. In the early 1990s, I completed a 3-year practitioner course in Past Life Therapy with Dr Roger Woolger. Also, during that decade, I qualified as a Healer member of the National Federation of Spiritual Healers. More recently, n 2012, I became a registered practitioner of Life Between Lives Therapy, with the Newton Institute. I am comprehensively insured for all the work that I do, and have international insurance.https://www.amazon.com/Past-Lives-Evolution-Paul-Williamson-ebook/dp/B0B1N3GQ9M/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659704188&sr=1-1https://soulhypnotherapy.com/https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/pastlivespodcast

“Cosmic Reality Chronicles” with Nancy Hopkins, Walt Silva, Colleen Kelly - May 17, 2106 In last week's post we presented the show where Dolly Howard relates her experiences with Angels. In this show, Dolly thanks Christia Cummings-Slack and Annette Marie explains how Christia changed her. Walt shares his views of Angels and when the discussion went to Nature Spirits the subject of Findhorn, Scotland came up. As Jay Pee lives 10 miles from this legendary excursion into magic when humans work with Nature Spirits and he shares information updating the story. Show Notes https://www.cosmicreality.net/cosmic-reality-blog/cosmic-reality-radio-show Walt Silva: http://www.newparadigmtools.net/  NANCY'S BOOKS https://www.cosmicreality.com/books--blogs.html Nancy's Shungite Recommendations: https://www.cosmicreality.com/shungite-recommendations.html SHUNGITE STORE: https://mysticalware.com ARCHIVES: https://www.cosmicreality.com/archives.html PODCASTS: https://pod.co/cosmic-reality-radio Healing Tones: https://www.cosmicreality.net/cosmic-reality-blog/healing-tone Music by Renate Jett, Jett Music https://myspace.com/jett4music/music/songs Cosmic Reality Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/504212719691742/ Shungite Reality Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/713944828952438

Diego Burger - Felicidade @burgerdiego Psicólogo, Mentor, consultor e palestrante que dedica seu trabalho para compreender o que gera uma vida feliz : ) Formado em Psicologia pela Naropa University – EUA. Inspirada no Budismo e referência mundial em mindfulness. Apaixonado por ajudar as pessoas a viverem uma vida mais plena e feliz. Felicidade verdadeira, não prazer passageiro. Acredita nos negócios de impacto social como a principal forma de mudar e melhorar o mundo. Entende que competição e cooperação podem ser integradas e que as respostas estão no equilíbrio (caminho do meio). Morou no Butão por mais de 5 meses pesquisando felicidade e políticas públicas voltadas para o bem-estar e já viajou por mais de 44 países nessa mesma busca. Tendo realizado cursos de formação em Portugal (Tamera), Escócia (Findhorn), Inglaterra (Certificado em Facilitação e Liderança na Schumacher College), Estados Unidos (Masculinidade e feminilidade no século 21, uma releitura de Carl Jung em Esalen) e Brasil [Art of Hosting, Comunicação-Não-Violenta e Robert Happé. Segundo ele mesmo, é feliz (ou tá buscando).

Diego Burger - Felicidade @burgerdiego Psicólogo, Mentor, consultor e palestrante que dedica seu trabalho para compreender o que gera uma vida feliz : ) Formado em Psicologia pela Naropa University – EUA. Inspirada no Budismo e referência mundial em mindfulness. Apaixonado por ajudar as pessoas a viverem uma vida mais plena e feliz. Felicidade verdadeira, não prazer passageiro. Acredita nos negócios de impacto social como a principal forma de mudar e melhorar o mundo. Entende que competição e cooperação podem ser integradas e que as respostas estão no equilíbrio (caminho do meio). Morou no Butão por mais de 5 meses pesquisando felicidade e políticas públicas voltadas para o bem-estar e já viajou por mais de 44 países nessa mesma busca. Tendo realizado cursos de formação em Portugal (Tamera), Escócia (Findhorn), Inglaterra (Certificado em Facilitação e Liderança na Schumacher College), Estados Unidos (Masculinidade e feminilidade no século 21, uma releitura de Carl Jung em Esalen) e Brasil [Art of Hosting, Comunicação-Não-Violenta e Robert Happé. Segundo ele mesmo, é feliz (ou tá buscando).