Podcasts about Golden Light

Vijayasri explores confession's illuminating and transformational properties through the Mahayana sutra, The Sutra of Golden Light. Excerpted from the talk entitled the Sutra of Golden Light: What Is the Role of Confession In Buddhism? Given at Birmingham Buddhist Centre, 2023. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: Bite-sized clips - Buddhist inspiration three times a week. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: From Struggle to Inspiration in Barcelona's Golden Light Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-21-07-38-19-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre Barcelona, bañando la ciudad con una luz cálida y dorada.En: The sun shone intensely over Barcelona, bathing the city in a warm, golden light.Es: Marisol, una estudiante de arte de México, caminaba emocionada por las calles.En: Marisol, an art student from México, walked excitedly through the streets.Es: Sus dos mejores amigos, Diego y Gabriela, la acompañaban.En: Her two best friends, Diego and Gabriela, accompanied her.Es: Gabriela, una guía local, hablaba entusiasmada sobre cada rincón de La Sagrada Familia.En: Gabriela, a local guide, talked enthusiastically about every corner of La Sagrada Familia.Es: "Es impresionante, ¿verdad?"En: "It's impressive, isn't it?"Es: decía Gabriela, señalando los altos pináculos.En: said Gabriela, pointing to the tall spires.Es: Diego capturaba cada detalle con su cámara, sus ojos centelleando detrás del lente.En: Diego captured every detail with his camera, his eyes twinkling behind the lens.Es: "Es mágico," respondió Marisol, su voz llena de admiración.En: "It's magical," responded Marisol, her voice filled with admiration.Es: Pero, a pesar de su fascinación, Marisol sentía una presión familiar en el pecho.En: But, despite her fascination, Marisol felt a familiar pressure in her chest.Es: Su asma, que había intentado ignorar, comenzaba a manifestarse.En: Her asthma, which she had tried to ignore, began to manifest.Es: El grupo se movía lentamente dentro del majestuoso templo.En: The group moved slowly inside the majestic temple.Es: Los vitrales pintaban las paredes con tonos de azul, rojo y verde.En: The stained glass windows painted the walls with shades of blue, red, and green.Es: Marisol se detuvo, intentando respirar profundamente.En: Marisol stopped, trying to breathe deeply.Es: No quería que sus amigos se preocuparan.En: She did not want her friends to worry.Es: La belleza del lugar la distraía momentáneamente de su malestar.En: The beauty of the place momentarily distracted her from her discomfort.Es: Diego notó la tensión en el rostro de Marisol.En: Diego noticed the tension on Marisol's face.Es: "¿Estás bien?"En: "Are you okay?"Es: le preguntó suavemente.En: he asked gently.Es: "Sí, sí.En: "Yes, yes.Es: Estoy bien," respondió Marisol apresuradamente, aunque su respiración se volvía más difícil.En: I'm fine," Marisol replied hastily, though her breathing was becoming more difficult.Es: Trató de concentrarse en las explicaciones de Gabriela, pero las palabras se mezclaban con el creciente sonido de su respiración irregular.En: She tried to focus on Gabriela's explanations, but the words blended with the increasing sound of her irregular breathing.Es: Finalmente, mientras Gabriela hablaba sobre las obras de Gaudí, Marisol sintió que su pecho ya no le respondía.En: Finally, while Gabriela was speaking about Gaudí's works, Marisol felt that her chest was no longer responding.Es: Se detuvo junto a una columna, apoyándose para no caer.En: She stopped alongside a column, leaning on it to avoid falling.Es: Diego, siempre atento, abandonó su cámara.En: Diego, always attentive, put down his camera.Es: "¡Gabriela, Marisol necesita ayuda!"En: "Gabriela, Marisol needs help!"Es: exclamó, su voz tensada por la preocupación.En: he exclaimed, his voice tense with concern.Es: Gabriela reaccionó rápidamente.En: Gabriela reacted quickly.Es: "Conozco una farmacia cerca," dijo, tomando a Marisol con delicadeza.En: "I know a pharmacy nearby," she said, taking Marisol gently.Es: Juntos, se escabulleron entre la multitud, encontrando el refrescante aire de la primavera al salir del templo.En: Together, they slipped through the crowd, finding the refreshing spring air as they exited the temple.Es: En el camino, Gabriela explicó a Marisol sobre su deseo de ver más allá de Barcelona, buscando inspiración como la joven estudiante.En: On the way, Gabriela explained to Marisol her desire to see beyond Barcelona, seeking inspiration like the young student.Es: Su confesión distrajo a Marisol, ayudándola a enfocar su mente en otro lugar mientras caminaban.En: Her confession distracted Marisol, helping her focus her mind elsewhere as they walked.Es: Llegaron a la farmacia, donde Gabriela explicó la situación rápidamente.En: They reached the pharmacy, where Gabriela quickly explained the situation.Es: Con el inhalador en mano, Marisol sintió el alivio inmediato del aire regresando a sus pulmones.En: With the inhaler in hand, Marisol immediately felt the relief of air returning to her lungs.Es: Agradecida, abrazó fuerte a sus amigos.En: Grateful, she hugged her friends tightly.Es: De regreso a La Sagrada Familia, Marisol se sentó en una de las capillas, dejando que la tranquilidad del lugar calmará su corazón.En: Back at La Sagrada Familia, Marisol sat in one of the chapels, letting the tranquility of the place calm her heart.Es: La luz de los vitrales formaba un arco iris sobre sus piernas, inspirándola como nunca antes.En: The light from the stained glass created a rainbow over her legs, inspiring her like never before.Es: "Gracias," dijo Marisol, sonriendo a Diego y Gabriela.En: "Thank you," said Marisol, smiling at Diego and Gabriela.Es: Aprendió que aceptar ayuda no era una debilidad, sino una conexión poderosa.En: She learned that accepting help was not a weakness, but a powerful connection.Es: Con su cuaderno en mano, comenzó a dibujar, capturando la esencia del lugar con renovado fervor.En: With her notebook in hand, she began to draw, capturing the essence of the place with renewed fervor.Es: Esa tarde, rodeada por sus amigos y la imponente belleza del templo, Marisol encontró no solo inspiración sino la certeza de que a veces, las conexiones humanas eran el mejor antídoto contra las luchas internas.En: That afternoon, surrounded by her friends and the imposing beauty of the temple, Marisol found not only inspiration but the certainty that sometimes, human connections were the best antidote against internal struggles. Vocabulary Words:the spire: el pináculothe student: el estudiantethe tension: la tensiónthe temple: el templothe stained glass: el vitralthe lens: el lentethe column: la columnathe relief: el aliviothe pharmacy: la farmaciamajestic: majestuosofervor: fervorthe chapel: la capillato accompany: acompañarto capture: capturarinhaler: inhaladorto lean: apoyarseto slip: escabullirseinspiration: inspiraciónimposing: imponentetransparency: transparenciato distract: distraerto manifest: manifestarseto confess: confesarthe corner: el rincónenthusiastically: entusiasmadathe struggle: la luchathe lungs: los pulmonesattentive: atentoto ignore: ignorarcertainty: certeza

Do you have someone in your life who's struggling, and you wish you could do something to help them? Maybe they're sick, going through a hard time, or far away and you can't be there physically. This meditation will show you that you're not helpless—you have the power to send real, powerful blessings and healing energy to anyone you love.What this meditation does:In this 25-minute guided practice, you'll learn how to become a channel of divine love and light. You'll activate your heart chakra, connect with golden Source energy, and create an energetic bridge to send blessings directly to someone you care about.This isn't just wishful thinking. Energy is real, and love transcends distance. When you send blessings with pure intention, they receive it on an energetic level. Their soul feels it. And often, real shifts happen in their life.This meditation is for you if:You feel helpless watching someone you love struggleYou want to support someone who's sick or going through hard timesYou're in a long-distance relationship and want to strengthen your connectionYou want to send healing to a family member or friendYou're working on forgiving someone and want to send them peaceYou simply want to bless the people you love with positive energyWhat you'll experience:Heart chakra activation and openingConnection with golden healing light from SourceCreating an energetic bridge between your heart and theirsSurrounding them with protective, healing golden lightVisualizing them happy, healthy, and thrivingSpeaking powerful blessings over themReleasing the blessing with trust to the UniverseThe beautiful part: This meditation heals you too. When you send love, you become love. When you channel blessings, you become blessed. You'll feel more empowered, more connected, and more at peace knowing you're actively supporting the people you care about.Who you can send blessings to:Your partner, parents, children, family members, a friend going through hard times, someone who's sick, someone far away, even someone you're in conflict with (powerful for forgiveness), or someone who has passed away (energy transcends physical death).You don't need their permission. You're not controlling them. You're simply offering love and light with their name on it, and releasing it to Source.How to practice:Do this meditation as often as you feel called—daily if someone is going through something intense, weekly as a regular blessing practice, or whenever your heart feels the pull to send someone love. You can do it for the same person each time, or for different people. The energy is infinite.Find a quiet place, sit or lie down comfortably, think of the person you want to bless, and let me guide you through this powerful practice of love.Remember: You are never powerless when it comes to love. Your heart is a powerful channel of healing and blessing.Press play and let's send some beautiful blessings into the world.

Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. Feeling worried or uncomfortable before bed? This Golden Light Comfort Meditation is a gentle healing sleep meditation for kids designed to help children feel safe, relaxed, and comforted as they fall asleep. Through calming breathing and warm golden light visualization, kids can ease their worries and drift into peaceful sleep. ✨

Send us Fan MailThis is a summary of Episode 218 of the Women's Power to Heal Mother Earth podcast, hosted by Maya TiwariEpisode Executive SummaryIn this episode, Maya Tiwari explores the spiritual and metaphysical roots of global conflict, environmental destruction, and social imbalance. She posits that the world is currently a battlefield in a historic "Light vs. Dark" struggle, fueled by the 300,000-year suppression of Shakti (the Divine Feminine Force) and the subsequent perversion of the Lingam (the Divine Masculine principle).Key Themes & TakeawaysThe Perversion of the Lingam: Tiwari explains that the Lingam, originally a Vedic symbol of infinite source and peaceful masculine energy, has been stripped of its spiritual context. Without the balancing influence of Shakti, this energy has been "weaponized" by the patriarchy.Weaponry as "Lingam-Imitation": The transcript argues that modern military technology—missiles, rockets, and drones—are baser, mechanical perversions of the Lingam. Unlike ancient warfare, which sought to "Earth" weapons (using containers like sheaths or bows as metaphors for the Yoni), modern projectiles are launched into the sky and space with no containment, defiling Mother Earth and the atmosphere.Space Pollution & Low Vibration Interference: The proliferation of satellites and space debris is described not just as environmental waste, but as a "low-vibration" beacon. This "tech garbage" in Low Earth Orbit and the asteroid belt is said to damage the Earth's atmospheric shield and attract malignant extraterrestrial forces. The Galactic Battle for Sovereignty: Tiwari asserts that humanity is currently positioned in the midst of a galactic war. She mentions "Galactic Light Forces" that are working to protect Earth and clean up atmospheric interference to restore human divinity and oneness.The Path to HealingThe episode concludes with a call to spiritual action. Tiwari suggests that the primary way to support the "Light Forces" is through inner work:Internal Recalibration: By raising one's personal vibration and anchoring higher light into the cellular body, individuals act as "soldiers" for the Divine.Restoration of Balance: The ultimate goal is the reclamation of Shakti to restore health, prosperity, and the "Golden Light" of the planet.Source Text: I Am Shakti: Reclaiming Women's Innate Power to Heal Themselves and Restore Balance, Health, Prosperity, and Joy for All Beings by Maya Tiwari.Support the showMay Peace Be Your Journey:Maya's approach transcends modern feminism by advocating for a holistic restoration of balance, moving beyond the fight for basic rights to reclaiming the innate power of the divine feminine, which includes procreation, forgiveness, nourishment, and cosmic creativity. She stresses the importance of kindness, inner stillness, and compassionate self-  tools for healing individuals and society. www.mayatiwari.comwww.facebook.com/mayatiwariahimsa.Buzzsprout.comMothermaya@gmail.comGet Maya's New Book: I Am  Shakti:https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/o-books/our-books/I-am-shaktiAmazon.comBookshop.org

In this soul-stirring conversation, Colleen Benelli welcomes back author and teacher Brett Bevell to explore the profound evolution of energy healing and the sacred history of the Omega Institute. Discover the transition from Psychic Reiki to the new Ultra-Psychic Reiki system, featuring the high-vibrational Rainbow Sphere and its five specific bands of light frequencies. Experience a powerful, live guided healing session designed to clear stress, soothe the nervous system, and align your spirit with unified consciousness.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: •    Discover the mystical history of the Omega Institute and how its land acts as a "Devic" reservoir for 50 years of spiritual intention. •    Explore the five specific frequencies of the Reiki Rainbow Sphere—Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, and the Golden Light of Heaven—and how they target different layers of the energy body. •    Master the "Stay Stable, Be Kind" mantra to maintain inner peace and resilience during times of collective global shift. •    Release the illusion of separation by connecting with the Tree of Life energy and the unification consciousness inherent in Animal Reiki. •    Animal Reiki class at the Omega Institute May 25-29 •    The Wisdom of Reiki Conference at Omega June 5-7  •    Bretts Reiki Classes at Omega  •    Receive a live Ultra-Psychic Reiki guided healing session to clear mental-emotional blocks and stabilize your vagus nerve. Mentioned in this Episode: •    Books by Brett Bevell: Psychic Reiki, The Wizard's Guide to Energy Healing, The Reiki Magic Guide to Self-Attunement, and Reiki for Spiritual Healing. •    Healing Deck: Reiki Divine Healing Cards  •    Retreat Center: The Omega Institute (eomega.org). •    Article: "Reiki and Nature Spirits" by Colleen Benelli. •    Symbols: The Reiki Power Symbol and the Mental-Emotional Healing Symbol. •    Teachers Mentioned: William Lee Rand, Ram Dass, and Mikao Usui. Access Brett's Live Workshops and Healing Dates Here Websites: www.BrettBevell.com and www.academyofloveandlight.us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brett.bevell.7 Instagram: @Brett.Bevell Ultra Psychic Reiki Link https://www.academyofloveandlight.us/bundles/psychic-reiki-ultra-psychic-reiki Join Our Community - Connect with Colleen & Robyn •    Website: ReikiLifestyle.com •    Online Classes: Register for upcoming Reiki Training •    YouTube: Watch our Video Discussions & Journeys •    Instagram: @reikilifestyleofficial Join Our Community •    Free Online Distance Reiki Share: Join us every Tuesday from 9:30 am – 11:00 am Pacific Time for a global healing circle. •    colleen@reikilifestyle.com For Questions •    Free Consultation Call with Danni  Love the Show? If this episode helped you on your journey, please Subscribe and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps us share the gift of Reiki with more people around the world! **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

This episode we close out discussion of this reign with a bit of a grab bag.  There is the minting of new coins, new letters to write Japanese, board games, and more. For more, check out our blogpost:  https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-146 Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua, and this is episode 146: Coins, Letters, Games, and More   The large audience hall was filled with nobles, sitting in pairs across from each other.  Throughout the hall, the roof and walls reverberated with the sounds of numerous stone markers being placed on painted wooden tables—or more appropriately, game boards.   It was accompanied by the sound of dice clattering.  At the far end of the hall was the royal presence, where his majesty could likewise join in the entertainment—with someone of sufficient standing, of course. Throughout the day there were bursts of joy and frustration throughout the hall.  In some instances, one could see two players sharing in the joy and love of the game.  In other cases, political rivals stared each other down, neither one willing to give away any strategic advantage.  Any smiles there were merely a mask.  And yet, no matter how hard one tried, there was only so much you could do.  Ultimately, your fate was in the hands of the dice, though you could certainly do your best to nudge it here and there. And so they continued.  As they played, small wagers were made between players.  At the conclusion of their match, each player could find another opponent, and see if their luck held out.  Victory was desired, but at the very least one didn't want to be embarrassed.  As such, losing gracefully was just as important as winning with humility.  Sure, there were  the petty stakes that were gambled here and there, but the real stakes were embedded in the politics of the court.  That was a game  that everyone was playing, except that there was no board, and the rules were often merely suggestions, at best.     This episode we are going to close out the reign of Ohoama, aka Temmu Tenno.  It has been a while getting here—but then again, Ohoama's reign is the best documented so far, almost like the entire Chronicle has built up to this point.  We have spent about a dozen episodes on this reign—not including the four before that discussing the Jinshin no Ran. During that time we've talked about how Ohoama continued the Ritsuryou experiment, while  at the same time shaping it into something that was even more directly under his control.  A lot of this appears to have been done with the mostly willing consent of a good part of the archipelago. That may have been because of a few different things.  For one, all of this was justified through the philosophical underpinnings of the continent.  This is the new knowledge that the court had been devouring for over a century, and so I suspect that none of it seemed particularly surprising or out of place.  Furthermore, it seems that Ohoama's actions may have appealed to some of the more middle-tier elites; those for whom the idea of a government stipend was quite appealing. There was also the external threat of Silla and Tang.  Though in reality, Silla was in conflict with the Tang dynasty, up until the conclusion of the Silla-Tang War, around 676.  In truth, the Tang court wouldn't recognize Sillan sovereignty south of the Taedong river until 736, so there were still tensions.  However, early on in the reign there was at least the thought that hostilities could spill over onto the archipelago. And then there are all of the projects.  The designation of national temples, the beginning of a national history project, the founding of a permanent capital city, and the creation of a formal code—the Asuka Kiyomihara Code. Compared to all of that, the topics of this episode really are some miscellaneous stuff that I didn't have anywhere else to put, but wanted to bring to light anyway.  First, we'll talk about the minting of coins, and what that meant.  Once again, this is really neat because we actually have some coins that appear to be from this time frame, providing what might be a direct relationship between what is written down and what we have in the archaeological record.  Then we'll touch on another project of Ohoama's—this one less successful than some of the others we've discussed.  This was an attempt to create a new writing system specific to the Japanese language.  Remember, at this point literate people in the archipelago were using kanji to write everything down, and for the most part they were using kanbun—so Sinitic characters and grammar, with occasional use of characters purely for their phonetic qualities when they absolutely had to spell something out.  Eventually this would evolve into the syllabaries of katakana and hiragana, but there were several false starts before that, and we'll talk about what was being attempted during Ohoama's reign. Beyond those court projects we'll talk about some of the kami and Buddhist related rituals, especially as they related to growing merit and attempting to protect the state and its people from disasters—natural or otherwise.  And then there are various omens, and just a few edicts that were more geared towards the court but are still fun, like when Ohoama forced the entire court to join him for a day of… board games.  I guess when you are the sovereign and trying to set up a game day, scheduling is suddenly not so big of a problem. So that's what we are going to cover.  We are skipping around throughout the reign, and so while I'll mention dates here and there, I'll try not to get too bogged down with the exact dates unless it really matters. First off: coins.  We are going to start somewhere in the middle, on the 15th day of the 4th month of 683.  It is here that we see a note that Ohoama decreed that copper coins would be used, and not silver.  Remember that a silver mine had been discovered in Tsushima back in 674.  At that time we know that there were silver coins being made, but in 683 it looks like they were changing from silver to copper.  But three days later, they reversed the decision to completely cancel the silver coins, so they presumably had both silver and copper coins. Coins are interesting for several reasons.  For one, coins often help us to date various collections—if they are distinctive enough.  They can be quite helpful in telling us that a particular archaeological assemblage is almost certainly from sometime after the coins had begun to be circulated.  After all, if you unearth a stratum of an archeological dig and you find a penny dated to 1912, you can be reasonably confident that that layer was last exposed on or after 1912, unless time travel was at play. There are some exceptions where animals or tree roots or other forces can disturb the layering, but that's why archeologists carefully pay attention to soil features.  That isn't to say that all coins of the time had clear dates on them.  In fact, the oldest coins we have in the archipelago are something called "Mumon Ginsen"—literally unmarked silver coins.  They are found in various assemblages and thought to have originated under Naka no Oe, aka Tenji Tennou.  The silver from Tsushima would have likely been used for this.  For many reasons it is unclear if these were minted by the state or if they were privately minted and circulated. The copper coin mentioned in Ohoama's record in the Nihon Shoki would appear to be what is known as a Fuhonsen coin, which we also have extant examples of.  These are round copper coins with a square hole in the middle, as was common on the continent.  The previous unmarked silver coins were just small circles of solid silver.  In contrast, the Fuhonsen bear the characters "FU-HON":  FU, or "Tomi", means wealth, and HON, or "moto", means something like base or basis.  "SEN" just refers to the fact that it is a coin.  So the coin represents the basis of wealth. They are just under an inch in diameter, and 1.5 millimeters thick.  While primarily copper, they do have traces of antimony, silver, and bismuth.  The use of copper was likely because of its lower melting point, which would have been easier to cast with. So it seems that these were the new copper coins mentioned in the Chronicles, and the intent was originally to completely replace any silver currency.  I suspect that they quickly realized that they could not easily replace all of the silver, and so the older silver coins were probably still in circulation—though I don't know if any new ones were being minted. We don't exactly know how the coins were used.  They weren't being used to pay taxes or similar things—that was still all being handled in rice, silk, cloth, and labor.  They might have been used by the government to pay individuals, who would then exchange them for goods, but they were probably not used very often between individuals.  There is even some suggestion that they had a more ritual meaning.  Coins of a similar shape—round with a square hole in the center—go back to at least 350 BCE on the continent, and were quite common by the  time of the Han dynasty.  The round hole allowed them to be placed on strings—you'll often see references to strings of cash.  In the Qin dynasty, a string was meant to be a superunit, made up of 1000 coins.  Merchants and others operating at some scale could then just pay in "strings" of cash rather than counting out each and every coin.  It also provided a way of transporting them.  Anyone doing business in east Asia would have encountered coinage from one of the dynasties on the mainland, and we certainly see various coins making their way over to the archipelago, though how exactly they were used and valued isn't certain.  It may have been more important to just have them on hand for trips to the continent so that an embassy or trading vessel could participate in the economy, there. The next coin to be minted in the archipelago itself wasn't until 708, and that was the Wadokaichin, or Wado coins, named for the four characters around the square hole, which included the era name that they were created, "Wado".  This seems to have kicked off an actual national currency that would only last for a couple hundred years before it was debased and lost its value.  For centuries after that, rice was once again the primary currency, and would continue to be so, even though the Tokugawa shogunate would begin to mint and issue coins again through much of their rule.  Still, coins were often outside the grasp of most of the common people. While coins may not have fully caught on, they did better than our next project.  This was a task that was given to Sakahibe no Muraji no Iwashiki who compiled, by royal command, a new set of characters, which were recorded in a book of 44 volumes.  Though this book  is no longer extant, we do have later sources that claim it was once in the royal library.  It describes the characters as similar to Sanskrit characters.  This appears to be an attempt to create an alphabet, or syllabary, for the Japanese language. While Yamato had adopted the Sinitic systems of logographic writing, it wasn't exactly up to the task of directly writing in Japanese.  For one thing, the languages had different sounds that they used, and in different combinations.  Furthermore, grammatically, the two were quite different.  Many Sinitic languages are Subject, Verb, Object, similar to English, while Japanese is Subject, Object, Verb, meaning the verb goes at the end.  But beyond that, Japanese relies extensively on conjugation of verbs, with verbs and adjectives changing to express tense and other such things that Sinitic languages, such as modern Putonghua and languages such as Middle Chinese handle in other ways.  To give an English speaking person a similar experience, imagine writing sentences as "The bird in the tree sat"  or "the man the bread at the store bought".  Now remove many of the articles and prepositions, so you get things like "bird tree sit" and "man bread store buy".  You can imagine how that can really get unwieldy if you want to convey more nuanced concepts. Japanese would either need to add a phonetic writing system—which it did—or it would need to come up with new characters to use in place of the special qualities of the language.  Or they would need to continue to write in Sinitic grammatical order and  continue to do the translation to Japanese on the fly.   One can imagine that this was hardly efficient—in order to learn how to write you would basically have to learn a whole new language. That these new symbols were similar to characters associated with Sanskrit also makes sense, and we even see similar attempts on the continent, though they had other writing systems to compare to as well.  For example, we see the Persian Sogdian, written with a variation of Syriac script, and the Ghandari language written with its own Ghandari or Kharosthi script, but the influence of Buddhism likely explains why scripts associated with Sanskrit likely had a greater influence than other languages.  I should note here that Sanskrit itself does not have a single script—today, people probably think of the Devanagari script, commonly used in India, but that doesn't seem to have been developed until the 8th century.  The work of Iwashiki was likely based on something like the Siddham, or Kutila, script.  This is an abudgida, where consonants and vowels are connected together when written.  This would have worked well for the Japanese language as phonemes are often grouped together as consonant-vowel clusters known as morae.  Siddham evolved in the late 6th century and many Buddhist scripts that were making their way along the Silk Road would have used it.  However, it is said that Siddham proper—or at least as we know it today—was introduced to Japan by the famous monk Kuukai in the early 9th century.  If that is the case, then what script was Iwashiki using as his inspiration? Regardless of the details, this new script doesn't seem to have taken off.  It may have just been too much to ask someone to learn the various kanji AND another system on top of that.  Instead, the Japanese would adopt certain kanji over time, and simplify them into what we know, today, as kana.  Our earliest example is what we know of as Man'yogana, named for the Man'yoshu, an 8th century collection of poems attributed to various contemporary and historical figures.  Because the poetic structure of Japanese required specific counts of syllables or, more specifically, morae, it was important to capture the actual pronunciation of the language.  Certain characters were chosen and used over and over again purely for their phonetic value, rather than any other inherent meaning.  Over time, those characters were simplified and standardized, developing into the katakana and hiragana still used today.  While it was these organically-evolving systems that would eventually be most popular and fill the gap, but it is still incredible to see someone deliberately tackling the problem at this early date. Moving on from money and writing, let's turn now to matters of the kami and the Buddha.   Yamato existed in a world that saw itself as being caught between forces both seen and unseen.  Besides the natural world there was the spiritual world, and to many it was just as real as anything else. We've talked all along about the interplay between the court, the kami and the Buddha, and some of the evidence we see is relatively simple.  For instance, in 675, the Ohokami, the great god, of Tosa presented a divine sword to the sovereign.  I doubt that a kami was showing up in person to the court—this would have been priests from the shrine.   Aston suggests that the kami in question was probably either Hitokotonushi no Mikoto or Misukitakahikone no Mikoto, quoting "authorities" which he does not otherwise name.  We get more serious, though, when it comes to major events.  And the drought and famine of 676 seems to fit that description.  As you may recall from episode 144, the governor of Shimotsukeno reported a bad harvest in the 5th month, and by the 6th month we see more reports coming in of a great drought.  Clothing was collected for the Buddhist temples to help build merit.  Later, there was a comet in the sky, and then, in the 8th month, we see that the court compelled the Kuni no Miyatsuko and the governors to all contribute to an Ohoharae, or Great Purification.  Eventually, the Ohoharae would become a regular ceremony held on the 30th day of the 6th and 12th months of the year, with royal princes down to the high ministers gathering at the southern gate—the Suzaku-mon. Members of the Urabe, the Diviners, would read the various norito, the ritual prayers, to disperse evil influences.  It was, and is,also used when there is a royal visit to the Ise or Kamo shrines, as well as at the Dajosai festival at the start of a new reign.  It can also be done if there is thought to have been some kind of offense that was committed. "Harae", or "purification", is a common part of Shinto ritual today.  From the simple washing of the hands and mouth before entering the shrine grounds to pray to spiritual purification performed by a priest who waves a large stick with paper streamers—the ohonusa or haraegushi—while chanting prayers to ward off evil influences, purification is a key component in Shinto, which often concerns itself with aspects of spiritual pollution.  And so the Oho-harae, the Great Purification, is that, but turned up to eleven. The litany used for the Ohoharae, today, is also known as the Nakatomi no Ohoharae, indicating the importance of the Nakatomi in the ritual.  This Ohoharae, however, was taking place in the 8th month, and may not have had all of the traditions of the later rituals we know today.  Rather, we are told what was required:  The Kuni no Miyatsuko of the provinces were instructed to send one horse and a piece of cloth to specific shrines of purification.  In addition, the governors of the various districts were each told to supply one sword, one deerskin, one mattock, one smaller sword, one sickle, one set of arrows, and one sheaf of rice.  In addition, each household had to supply a bundle of hemp cloth.  These may not have been used in the ritual as much as they were offerings to the kami and their shrine. We'll see this in various cases where the State places rather onerous financial requirements on the population in order to perform rituals.  Of course, by the logic of the time, whatever was donated would make the ritual more effective—it would be more pleasing to the kami.  Still this seems remarkably costly in a year where we are told that the peasants were starving just a few months prior. I'll also take this moment to point out a link here to something that anyone who has been to a shrine may be familiar with, and that is the donation of horses. Horses were common enough a donation—if people of status rode horses, then how much more so the kami themselves?  Sacred or votive horses could be used to carry the kami, and even today some shrines keep sacred horses for the kami.  However, not everyone has horses to donate, and I suspect that the shrine probably didn't need an entire herd of horses.  And so some would pay money for an image of a horse, instead, to be hung in the shrine, likely indicating the donor.  Of course, this wasn't just a picture, but an official record of some kind of donation, which could theoretically go to purchase horses and other such things that the shrine might need.  These pictures of horses were known as "e-ma", literally "picture horse", and we still see them today: The most common type of e-ma will be small wooden placards sold at the shrine, and people will write their desires on the back, with their name and information.  They will often be found hanging in groups on specially designated racks meant for that purpose.  Today, e-ma might have horses on them, but more often have other pictures, associated with the particular shrine and kami.  Speaking of horses, we have a couple more references to them this year.  At some point, Ohoama had issued an edict seeking horses, not just for riding, but other good horses so that the givernment would have them when needed, distributed to the various post-stations.  So when he was returning from a banquet by the Todoroki pool in Hatsuse—modern Hase--Ohoama made a diversion to the post-station of Tomi and had the horses demonstrate their speed.  Presumably this was just a horse race, which seems to be popular around the world, in any place with horses. We see something similar when we are told that Ohoama went to Asatsuma to inspect the horses of the officials there.  At his request, the officials organized a competition of horseback archery.  This appears to reference the famous art of Yabusame—though it may not have been recognized as such just yet, there is some thought that the idea of a horsed archer shooting at three targets while galloping past may have originated in the 6th century, with ties to Usa Jingu.  Still, horseback archery would remain important, and later it would become the primary art of the warrior class from about the 12th to the 13th century or so—and arguably even up until the Sengoku period, with its spear formations and foreign guns. Later, in the 10th lunar month of 681, Ohoama and the court were prepared to go hunting on the Hirose plain.  A temporary palace was prepared and all of the bags were packed, but ultimately, Ohoama didn't go.  Instead, those from the rank of Prince to high ministers stayed at Karunoichi—a market at a cross-roads in the Nara basin that likely was the location of a government stable.  There, they inspected the horses and saddle equipment.  Those from the rank of Shokin up sat under the trees while those of Daisen and below mounted up and passed along from south to north.  Not quite as exciting as horse racing or horsed archery, but who doesn't like a parade. One wonders what happened to call off the hunt.  Perhaps Ohoama, while not bedridden, was not in the best of health.  If he was having some kind of recurring problems then that could explain some of the merit-making as well.  You may recall we discussed how much merit the state seemed to be trying to make in support of the sovereign's health, which we discussed in episode 142. Getting back to the Ohoharae—the great purification.  That was followed up by a general amnesty, which we talked about last episode, as well as a command to let loose living things.  This is a Buddhist practice that one still sees today in various places, usually in the form of letting loose animals like fish and birds that were kept by individuals.  I don't think they were just opening up the paddocks and letting the horses, cattle, and other animals go.  As fascinating as that might be to contemplate, with horses just running wild and cattle trampling the rice fields, I doubt they took it that far.  Still, this practice was clearly an attempt to make more merit for the State.   This edict was repeated only a few months later, in the 11th lunar month, but then it was confined to those provinces that were considered to be "near" to the capital, so a little more focused.  The day after that second release of animals, men were dispatched to all parts to expound the Konkwoumyou and Ninou sutras.  This was the Sutra of Golden Light and the Sutra of the Benevolent King—both sutras focused on concepts of good rulership and protection of the State.  In fact, together with the Lotus Sutra, they would come to be considered the Gokoku Sanbukyou—the Three sutras for Protection of the State.  They were read for the purpose of averting disaster, but they also helped to prop up the image of a righteous and benevolent ruler—what might be termed a golden-wheel turning sovereign, or Chakravarti. So all of this would seem to simultaneously reflect an intention to protect the State while also demonstrating performative regnal righteousness.  It was, after all, what a good ruler was supposed to do, which also conveniently told people what a good ruler was supposed to do. It is unclear whether or not the court actually felt this did anything.  I would note that a month later they were asking Princes and Ministers to gather up weapons, so it is possible that they were concerned about more than just natural disasters— such as a concern that the people were getting restless.  A few days later, we see more largess, as the court made presents to public functionaries and men of the frontier states.  It is unclear to me if this is a reward of some sort or perhaps an attempt to boost their morale and support. Later in that month we see preparations for the upcoming Feast of First Fruits, or Niinamesai, two months later.  We are told that the Jingikan, the Office of Kami Matters, had made the divination that the Yuki, the ceremonially pure rice for the ritual would come from the District of Yamada, in Owari.  For the Sugi, the "next" lower quality of rice, that would come from the district of Kasa, in Tamba.  The feast went off as usual in the 11th month, pre-empting the normal announcement of the first of the month. Later in the record we see that preparations were started for another Ohoharae, or Great Purification, and a general amnesty was issued.  This time, instead of sending horses for the kami, the Miyatsuko of each province were to supply one male and one female servant to the shrines, instead.  Fifteen days later, in the intercalary 7th lunar month—an extra month inserted to keep the lunar and solar calendars in synch—we see the queen, Uno, hosting a feast after ritual fasting.  She then had sutras expounded throughout the capital.  I find it particularly interesting that this was apparently instigated by the queen, but along with the Ohoharae, this all speaks towards the feeling that the State needed to be purified and supplied with good merit. The Ohoharae was not the only way to curry favor with the kami.  For example, in one record we see Ohoama designating sacred rice-tax for the shrines of Heaven and Earth—shrines for the Amatsu kami and Kunitsu kami.  One third of the rice was to go to the kami directly, while two thirds of the rice was to go to the priests who kept the shrines going. This same year, 677, we aren't told where the rice for the Niiname-sai came from, but we are told that those who donated as well as members of the Jingikan, who were involved in the divination and ritual more generally, were all compensated for their troubles with various presents. The Jingikan is one of those aspects of the new, bureaucratic state, that feels extremely tied to the archipelago.  It literally is the Bureau of Kami Matters, or the Bureau of Kami Affairs—the Kami no Tsukasa.  It would even come to be ranked above the Council of State in the official org chart of the government.  While the government had national temples and appointed members of the clergy who were responsible for keeping the Buddhist institutions in line with the State, the Jingikan was that entity for court ritual, and even for interfacing with various shrines around the country.   In the 10th century, all of the official shrines across the archipelago would be catalogued and assessed a rank and position, with Ise Shrine and the royal court at the top of the list. Speaking of the national temples, the fourth month of 680 was when Ohoama designated the national temples—which we also covered in Episode 142.  On the first day of month after that, we are told that he bestowed gifts of silk and cloth to 24 temples around the capital; and if there really were 24 temples just around the capital itself, one can imagine why they had to put a stop to publicly funding all of them.  That must have been quite the upkeep.  That same day, the Golden Light Sutra was expounded in the palace and at select temples as well.  As we've seen, the court relied just as heavily—or more—on Buddhism for certain rituals and providing spiritual power. While both Kami-based rituals and Buddhism were revered for their ability to affect the supernatural, Buddhist priests seem to have had a particularly revered place in—or perhaps more rightly outside—of society.  One is more likely to hear about someone who was a Buddhist priest or a novice being revered than a kannushi, or shrine priest.  For example, in the 7th month of 680, the priest Kouchou, of Asukadera, passed away. The royal princes Ohotsu and Takechi were sent to express royal condolence.  Later that same year we would see something similar, with Royal—later Crown—Prince Kusakabe visiting the eminent priest (Y)emyou on his death bed.  Yemyou died the next day, and three royal princes were sent to offer the condolences on behalf of the royal family. Towards the end of 680, Ohoama fell ill. One hundred individuals were made to take holy orders on his behalf, after which he appears to have recovered—or at least recovered enough for the time.  Earlier in the month his queen, Uno no Sarara, had taken ill, for which Ohoama had pledged to build Yakushiji, a temple of the Medicine Buddha, as we talked about in Episode 142. Although Ohoama temporarily recovered, we have mentioned how there are plenty of suggestions that he may not have been entirely better.  It could just be that time and numerous diseases were taking a toll, or perhaps he had an ailment that came and went.  I get that impression from things like in the 10th month of 685, as autumn changed to winter,  several nobles were sent to Shinano to build a temporary palace in preparation for a royal progress.  It seems that Ohoama wanted to visit the hot springs at Tsukama.  Tsukama may have been located on the outskirts of modern Matsumoto city, in Nagano, which is known for its hot springs, today.  Bentley implies  that the court was not entirely thrilled with Ohoama taking this journey.  I have to wonder whether or not this was all about Ohoama's health—hot springs were often seen as restorative.  At the same time, this sounds like a fairly long journey into the mountains as the weather was growing colder.  That also may have been part of the draw, however, allowing them to travel and see the changing leaves, a very common pastime in successive centuries, and even today. I can't help but imagine that Ohoama was seeking the restorative properties, while his court may have been apprehensive about the journey there and back as the days were getting colder.  Compare this to his actions at the start of the Jinshin no Ran, when he made that incredible dash from Yoshino, through the mountains, over to Owari.  But that was well over a decade ago, at this point, and he seems not quite so spry as he once had been. Another popular record that we find in this reign were various oddities and omens.  We've covered quite a few, but I did want to cover a few more before we pull the curtain closed on this era. First off, early in the reign, we see a record in the 10th month of 675 for a woman in the district of Takakura, in the province of Sagami, giving birth to triplets.  A quick Internet search suggests that natural triplets occur in about 1 in every 8000 or 10,000 births.  However, there is another thing to consider at this time:  giving birth to a single child was already a risky business, and death during or just after childbirth was a constant threat.  So now consider the issues with giving birth to twins or even triplets.  The odds that there is a complication just go up at that point.  So I suspect this was a very rare occurrence.  The fact that it was three sons was probably also seen as particularly auspicious, at least for any who were studying traditional Confucian scholarship. Moving on to the 4th day of the 4th lunar month of that same year, we get an omen for the court.  First is a cock sent to the court by Wanitsumi no Yogoto, from the Lower Sofu district in Yamato province.  This cock is said to have had a comb like a camelia flower, which was apparently quite auspicious.  On the other hand, a report came in from Akunami, also in Yamato province, about a hen that had turned into a cock.  Aston, of course, considers that this would have been an ominous sign—a disruption of the natural order.  To be honest, I don't see any particular judgment placed on it one way or the other.  It is just listed as a wondrous or miraculous occurrence. The year 678 has remarkably few events, in total, with nothing recorded between the 4th and 9th months.  And the 9th month was just a note about the death of one, Prince Wakasa, of the third princely rank.  The month after that we have another one of those strange occurrences.  This time it is a report of something falling from the sky like silk floss, except that it was 5 or 6 feet long and 7 or 8 inches wide.  It supposedly floated on the wind and waved from the fir woods and the reed plains.  People who saw it called it kanro, or "sweet nectar". This is really just a crazy entry.  I've wracked my brains to think of a natural event that could cause something like this, but this seems like something that was more like a rumor that got written down.  "Kanro" is thought to be something that Buddhist texts refer to as "Amrita", an exlixir of immortality.  In continental lore, it is said to be a sweet nectar that forms when yin and yang are in harmony—such as during a benevolent reign.  So whatever the truth of any natural event, to the Chroniclers the entry is clearly a chance to hype up Ohoama's reign. And then, towards the end of the 8th month, we see Katsura no Miyatsuko no Oshikatsu presenting auspicious stalks of grain.  Reportedly they all came from different plots and yet had very similar ears of grain.  Auspicious stalks of rice weren't uncommon, but Aston suggests that this was possibly an allegory for all of the royal princes who were brought together in Yoshino to swear to support each other.  The 8th month may have been when the grain was harvested—because it wasn't until the final month of the year that we see the court reacting.  At that point presents were made to the Royal and non-Royal Princes, the Ministers, and the public functionaries, all according to rank, in consequence of the auspicious stalks of grain.  In addition there was an amnesty for all offences from capital crimes on down. Now on top of all of that, there were a few edicts that touched on various topics that we just haven't gotten to, elsewhere. For instance, in the 8th month of 681, on the 10th day, we see a notification to all of the people in the archipelago who claimed descent from those from the continent—specifically those from the Korean peninsula, or the Samhan.  They were told that the taxes, which had previously been remitted for 10 years, so starting in 671, had come to an end.  However, corvee labor was still remitted for ten years to them and their children and grandchildren who had been with them when they first arrived. There are some questions about this passage, but in general it seems that those refugees who had escaped to the archipelago from Baekje and Goguryeo had previously been given 10 years from the time they arrived during which they did not owe taxes.  This included corvee labor—which also extended to any children that had been with them at the time.  Children that were born after that… well they wouldn't be of age to be used as corvee labor in 10 years so this would only apply to those who were with them at the  time and who would be of age within that 10 year timeframe. This exemption from taxes appears several times in different forms, and appears to be a grace period, during which people were expected to establish themselves, open fields, and begin to thrive.  At the end of 10 years, then they would start paying taxes, with the assumption that they had more than enough time to prepare and work the land. Moving on to one of my favorite entries, on the 18th day of the 9th lunar month in 685, Ohoama declared a game day.  He had the Princes and Ministers gather at the Ohoandono, the Great Audience Hall, and had them play a game called "Pakugi" or "Bakugi".  We aren't quite sure what the rules were—it probably wasn't Settlers of Catan, but you never know.  It was likely a game with dice, possibly a version of backgammon, which is quite old and commonly known as a game for gambling.  That same day, Ohoama gave out gifts of robes and trousers to ten princes and others—perhaps related to the gaming session? The history of games and gaming is particularly fascinating.  For one thing, many of the games that were played in the archipelago had come from the continent, and many had variants that had traversed the entirety of Eurasia.  Backgammon and Chess were both games that had variants that would be known in Japan.  Backgammon was known as sugoroku, and in Japan they played a game similar to chess known as Shogi.  They would also play go—or more appropriately igo—from at least the Nara period, though that game, invented in what is now China, does not seem to have spread quite as much as either backgammon or chess variants.  And while chess was a game that was often highly localized—with different pieces representing different things and often moving in different ways depending on the variant—backgammon seems to have been quite similar everywhere, and could probably be played by two people with wildly different cultural backgrounds with very little interpretation needed. The day after Ohoama had the court join his game day, there were more presents.  This time it was brown bear hides given to the royal and non-royal princes.  In total there were 48 hides given out, which is really pretty incredible.  I have this image in my mind of a very Asuka era wooden mansion, with wood and bronze and silk, and then a large bear hide sprawled out on the floor.  I'm not sure exactly how they were used, but I suspect that they were mostly used as floor coverings for people to sit or lay on, though I could also see them being used as sleeping mats.  It seems they were clearly elite status goods, but hardly what we think about in this period. And that is where we are going to come to a close.  There are only a few more things that we'll get to, but they are all related to what happened with the events surrounding Ohoama's death and the succession that followed, so we'll touch on those when we kick off the next reign. Until then if you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page.  You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com.  Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now.  Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  

We gather in your light to release this soul from shadow. You who walked this mortal road have earned your rest. Your deeds are written not in stone, but in the warmth of those you sheltered, in the fires you kindled against the dark, in the lives that burned brighter for your presence.Adventurer, your curiosity got the better of you, but you can now lay down you arms. Your burdens are finished. Your quest complete. The long night that comes for us all now comes for you. But know this: the light of the Sun does not abandon what it loves. As it sets, so too shall it rise, and in that rising, you shall be found.Walk into that Golden Light. Let Penia receive you with welcome arms. Not as a soldier. Not as a servant. But as a child come home.The Dawn remembers its own.Rest, now. You have earned the light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this Mid Winter session, Martin guides you through a profound ten-minute journey into the heart of peace. As we navigate the complexities of the season, this episode serves as your "coffee break for the soul," offering a sanctuary of silence through somatic grounding for seasonal affective shifts and intentional breathing. We explore the power of internal light to drive away self-doubt and panic, while establishing a foundation for nervous system regulation for high-performance living.By focusing on the hypnotic rhythm of the breath, you will engage in vagal toning for deep stress recovery, allowing your mind and body to reunite in a state of true calm. This session isn't just a holiday pause; it is emotional fitness training for the new year, designed to help you master mindful self-compassion for holiday gatherings and beyond.Time-Stamped Chapters00:00 – Finding your quiet space and entering the sanctuary.00:41 – Somatic grounding through rhythmic breathing and chest expansion.01:54 – The Golden Light visualization: Adding fuel to your internal energy.0:12 – Expanding warmth: Pushing away worry and driving out the cold chill of winter.04:25 – Deep relaxation: Finding peace within the sanctuary of consciousness.05:17 – Emotional fitness training: Affirmations for priority and peace.06:20 – Visualizing grace: Staying centered amidst the noise of tomorrow.07:00 – Circadian reset for deep restorative sleep through silence.08:05 – Three Caring Tips for a happier, more positive life.09:20 – Proactive burnout prevention through stillness: Returning to the now.3 Caring Tips for a Happier, More Positive LifeThe One-Minute Digital Fast: Leave your phone in another room for at least five minutes today to create space for authentic human connection over digital consumption.Practice Unspoken Gratitude: Silently list three things you appreciate about someone you are with tonight to naturally improve the room's atmosphere.The Evening Reflection: Write down one "hidden win"—a small personal success—to reinforce a positive mindset for long-term well-being.Connect with Calming AnxietySupport the Show: Join our Supporters Club for just $5 a month to enjoy advert-free episodes and exclusive content.Share the Peace: If this helped you, please like, subscribe, and share on social media to help others find their center.Final Thought: Smile often, and above all, be kind.Break the Cycle of Anxiety Today Are you ready to stop the spiral? Join me in the Anxiety Circuit Breaker course, specifically designed to help you regain control and find your calm in just minutes. You can access the full course and take the first step toward a quieter mind by visiting calminganxiety.fm.

In the very first lunation of 2026, under the nurturing Full Moon in Cancer on January 3rd, Therese channels a powerful meditation and message on ascension, nervous-system-safe evolution, and consciousness shifts.In this episode, you'll be guided to explore:

Today's second hour features beautiful new songs by Australian, Swedish and North American artists about growing up, missing home, the beauty of Sydney, sweet Sunday feelings, learning to control your emotions, the love of a much-missed father, and more. Here is the playlist: Pajarito – José González The Distance – Marisa Yeaman Sydney Looks Pretty in Blue – Tim Walker Apple Pie – Surely Shirley Rule My Mind – Sam Fletcher In Two – Shani Weiss Eastside Girls – Del Water Gap KAMAM – Voice of Lele Mercy Town – Way Dynamic Something About Music – Hannah Acfield Above: Hannah Acfield's Golden Light album cover photo by Laura May Grogan, design by Jim Grimwade The post Something about music – Show #375 (part 2), 16 November 2025 appeared first on Miss Chatelaine.

10 Minute Morning Meditation: Instant Calm & Focus | Positive Mindset ResetUnlock your full potential before you even leave your bed.Welcome to a powerful 10-minute morning reset designed to banish morning grogginess and replace it with clarity, confidence, and high-vibration energy. Whether you are waking up with a racing mind or simply want to start your day with intention, this guided practice is your sanctuary.Hosted by Martin, your Clinical Hypnotherapist, this session is perfect for beginners and seasoned meditators alike. We begin by grounding your energy with a visualization of golden light rising from the earth, releasing tension from your jaw and shoulders. You will then invite the warmth of the morning sun to cascade through you, clearing away mental fog and aligning you with your higher self.In this episode, you will:Oxygenate & Unwind: Use deep breathwork to release the residual heaviness of the night.Visualise Success: Seal your intention with the "Golden Light" grounding technique.Reprogram Your Mind: Use powerful affirmations to attract miracles and success effortlessly.Affirmations used in this session: To help these settle into your spirit, we focus on four key pillars of self-belief:"I am ready to rise and shine brighter than ever before.""I am capable of handling this moment.""I choose to focus on my intention today.""I attract miracles and success effortlessly."Make mindfulness part of your daily routine. If you are new here, please subscribe and hit the notification bell to prioritize your peace. Take care, smile often, and be kind.

REV. RINA C RABASSA - Radiant Heart Ministries - Radiant Heart Ministries was founded 1n 2009 by Rev. Rina C Rabassa out of a desire to put a lifetime of work into a cohesive framework from which to share and assist others on their spiritual path. Ordained in the Order of Melchizedek since 1996, she is also a Master Teacher / Practitioner of Usui and Karuna Reiki. With a background in world spiritual traditions and a serious interest in alternative healing modalities she is able to assist you in the most suitable way for your particular need at any given time. She is experienced in Aromatherapy / Flower Essence therapy and the use of Crystals for enhanced healing practices as well. She has trained with Michael Harner in Basic Shamanic Practices, initiated into Magnified Healing and Golden Light, has received Bija Mantra Activations and DNA encodements.... and more - all of which she puts to work at your service! An experienced Inspirational/Motivational speaker, Rina has performed numerous services in her role as Minister that include Weddings, Baby Blessings, Life Transition Services(Funerals), Reiki for the Terminally Ill(in -hospital services) Reiki for Birth and Delivery,Reiki for Animals, Rites of Passage Ceremonies,House Blessings, Space Clearing and Spiritual Life CoachingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

One sunny evening in the summer of 2020, Kirk and Trevor had a meeting on Kirk's driveway. Even though all indoor meetings were taboo, they met someone bursting with excitement. Eric Greening's face lit up as he described the cannabis growing facility he envisioned building north east of Dauphin.Four years, a pandemic, spiraling inflation and all the other unknown unknowns of building a facility and starting a business are now behind the persistent Mr. Greening. As proud Dauphinites, we are excited to say Greencraft Cannabis is now selling product! And.... after much pestering, we got a peek inside!Come with us on an audio tour of the facility. There is a cannabis "tree" whose trunk Trevor can't wrap his hand around, a sunset room with alien-looking golden light, the secrets of how you control tiny invaders when you can't use any pesticides, and so much more!Greencraft Cannabis - websiteMusic by:Reggae Cowboys - Tell the Truth -YouTubeAdditional Music:Desiree Dorion desireedorion.comMarc Clement - FacebookTranscripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca

Khemasuri explores the message of Transforming the World in The Sutra of Golden Light at Sangha Night, Sheffield Buddhist Centre 2008. Excerpted from the talk Transforming the World given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2008. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: Bite-sized clips - Buddhist inspiration three times a week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UHPDj01UH6ptj8FObwBfB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBuddhistAudio1967

Here Vajratara encourages her audience to enter a Mahayana text like one would reflect on a dream. Excerpted from the talk The Sutra of Golden Light given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2008. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: Bite-sized clips - Buddhist inspiration three times a week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UHPDj01UH6ptj8FObwBfB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBuddhistAudio1967

Microcosmos Records is happy to announce Voice Of The Soul by Aksemetrix. Aksemetrix is the musical project of Yuri Aksenov (Tyumen, Russia). With ten releases to his name spanning ambient, downtempo, psy-chill, and progressive, Yuri crafts his sound using both analog and digital synthesis, guitar, and harmonica. Voice Of The Soul represents a harmonious fusion of cosmic ambient, lo-fi, and blues-infused guitar. It is full of experiments with unconventional rhythms, and field recordings capturing conversations and sounds of nature. Ethereal synth textures create a dreamy, translucent atmosphere. Meticulously crafted arrangements seamlessly blend warm bass lines, intricate arpeggios, acoustic guitar, and harmonica. The music of the album takes the listener away from the mundane into realms of beautiful, fantastical imagery. Put on Voice Of The Soul and immerse yourself in a slightly sentimental, carefree lounge ambiance created by Aksemetrix and Microcosmos Records.

The Bodhisattva Ruchiraketu dreams of a golden drum radiating golden light which fills a totally transformed world...Classic Sangharakshita delving into one of the core texts studied in the Triratna Buddhist Order and Community. Part of the series Transformation of Life and World in the Sutra of Golden Light given in 1976. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UHPDj01UH6ptj8FObwBfB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBuddhistAudio1967  

Discover how these potent essential oils awaken the crown chakra (Sahasrara)—the energy center of higher consciousness and spiritual connection. Join Elizabeth Ashley and Adam Barralet as they share decades of aromatherapy expertise to guide you through each oil's energetic gifts and practical uses.

Send us a textTake a moment to pause right where you are. When did you last allow yourself to truly rest? To breathe without hurry? To simply be?This guided meditation offers a sanctuary for your nervous system – a gentle yet powerful journey back to yourself. Through carefully crafted visualizations and breathwork, we'll guide you through releasing emotional burdens that were never yours to carry. You'll experience the transformative practice of cutting cords to pain while filling yourself with healing golden light.Many of us have dimmed our light for others, adapted to painful circumstances, or carried weight that wasn't ours to bear. This meditation acknowledges your journey while offering a path forward. With affirmations like "I forgive the past, I trust the future, I reclaim the present," you'll begin reclaiming parts of yourself that may have been set aside in difficult seasons.The visualization of walking along a peaceful shoreline helps anchor these new patterns of thinking into your body. As the gentle waves wash over your feet, your nervous system receives the message: you are safe now. You survived. You can rest.Whether you're healing from specific trauma or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, this meditation provides tools to return home to your body and heart. Remember, healing isn't measured by how quickly you move forward – it's about returning to yourself "one breath, one truth, one brave moment at a time."Ready to reclaim your light? Press play, close your eyes, and allow yourself this gift of presence. Your journey back to yourself begins now.Support the showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelamyerun/ Website: https://www.undetectednarcissist.com Blog posts: https://undetectednarcissist.com/blog/

Tonight, join me as we follow the boy, although feeling insignificant, has no idea of the change he will make in the world.Thanks for being part of the Dozing Off community. Interested in an additional story and want to support the show? Check out Dozing Off on Patreon - patreon.com/dozingoffpodcast Sleep well!

This week's episode guest is Ashana, one of the premiere healing music artists and New Age vocalists of our time, weaving together soaring, angelic vocals and the celestial sound of alchemy crystal singing bowls. This exquisitely crafted sonic tapestry has been hailed by listeners all over the world as “breathtaking” and “a gift from heaven.” Ashana's best selling music from “All Is Forgiven”, “Jewels of Silence”, “Beloved”, “The Infinite Heart”, “River of Light”, “Celestial Sleep”, and “The Illuminated Path”, have been downloaded and streamed by millions of fans around the world. A life-long student of yoga and mantra from many of the world's spiritual traditions, Ashana has led two online group meditations touching the lives of more than 20,000 people in 50 countries. As a renowned master crystal bowl artist, teacher, and sound healer, Ashana is an expert in the field of sound healing with crystal bowls, training students from all over the world in the art of applying crystalline sound to therapeutic and artistic healing modalities in her Crystal Bowl Mastery program. Ashana lives near Sedona, Arizona with her husband, Native Hawaiian Healer, James Kawainui.In this episode we speak about:- The healing power of sound and crystal singing bowls- Mantras- The power of soundDon't miss this beautiful free gift from Ashana – Meditation on the Golden Light of Healing: https://soundofashana.lpages.co/podcast-glhgift/Visit Ashana:https://www.soundofashana.com/https://www.instagram.com/soundofashana/Listen to her healing music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/31LMvrFFvlQQh51k6ZlMIWVisit Law of Positivism:https://www.instagram.com/lawofpositivism/Website: https://www.lawofpositivism.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawofpositivism/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lawofpositivism

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Guide: Katie Krimitsos Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Close your eyes, and take a slow, deep breath in…  And as you exhale, feel the weight of the day begin to dissolve.  This is your time to let go,  To step into the healing space of rest, where peace and restoration await you. PAUSE... Bring your awareness to your body.  Start with your feet, feeling them soften and grow heavy.  Let the warmth of relaxation travel up through your legs, releasing any tension as it moves.  Your calves, your thighs—each muscle loosening, each breath bringing more ease. PAUSE... Now, allow this warmth to flow into your hips and lower back.  Feel the tension melt away.  Breathe in deeply, and as you exhale, feel your abdomen soften, your chest open, and your breath become slow and steady. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Close your eyes, and take a slow, deep breath in…  And as you exhale, feel the weight of the day begin to dissolve.  This is your time to let go,  To step into the healing space of rest, where peace and restoration await you. PAUSE... Bring your awareness to your body.  Start with your feet, feeling them soften and grow heavy.  Let the warmth of relaxation travel up through your legs, releasing any tension as it moves.  Your calves, your thighs—each muscle loosening, each breath bringing more ease. PAUSE... Now, allow this warmth to flow into your hips and lower back.  Feel the tension melt away.  Breathe in deeply, and as you exhale, feel your abdomen soften, your chest open, and your breath become slow and steady. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

They've been whispered about in fairytales… but they are real—and they've returned to help us ascend. In today's Morning Light Meditation, Meet Your Personal Unicorn, you'll step into the Temple of Pure Gold and reunite with your own Unicorn. This radiant being of Light has been with you through many lifetimes—and is ready now to activate your chakras with the Golden Light of divine Opulence. This meditation is part of Opulence Infusion – A New Faith Currency, my upcoming audiobook that Jennifer is in the midst of recording now. If you've felt the call to a new way of receiving… of co-creating with the Divine through joy and beauty… this is for you. The song under this meditation is Golden Unicorns by Michael Gayle. You can listen to more of his music at https://michaelgayleguitar.com/

The New Church is sometimes called "The Church of the New Jerusalem." This is based on a description of a golden city, the New Jerusalem, descending from heaven to earth, as described in the book of Revelation. Each detail of this city symbolizes some aspect of the New Church. Our focus this Sunday will be on the Golden Light that filled the city. Gold stands for Love, light for Wisdom. In the New Church, the heart must always be love, from the Lord, guided by His wisdom. This is a description of the New Church as it ought to be. Our job, here and now, is to make sure that we embody that love, and let the Lord's wisdom guide us, as a church and as individuals.

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

We've hit the midway mark of the 20s decade, so it's a good time to look back and appreciate the best hard'n'heavy tracks issued this decade so far. In our lexicon, hard'n'heavy includes trad metal, speed metal, hard rock, prog rock, rock'n'roll and punk rock. Anything heavy that doesn't fit on our three other categories we cover her at The Mighty Decibel. Join us and be redeemed!!! Side 1 (0:00) "I Am Redeemed": WYTCH HAZEL - III:Pentecost (3:52) "Scene of the Wild": WITCHSEEKER - Scene of the Wild (6:22) "Golden Light": URIAH HEEP - Chaos & Colour (11:31) "No One Wins": BLOOD STAR - First Sighting (14:09) "Han(d) Solo": ALPHA BOYS - Saviours of Rock'N'Roll (16:42) "The Exit Garden": THE WIZARDS - The Exit Garden Side 2 (25:38) "The Executioner's Woe": BLAZEN RITE - Endless Halls of Golden Totem (29:13) "To Those": STYX - Crash of the Crown (32:14) "Northern Skyline": LORD GOBLIN - Lord Goblin (38:42) "Nary Do-Gooder": THE REAL MCKENZIES - Beer and Loathing (40:48) "Scythian Women": SANHEDRIN - Lights On

In this illuminating guided meditation, you'll be invited to connect with your most radiant, expansive self through the imagery of golden light at the Crown Chakra. As you tune into this bold, authentic brilliance, you'll also gently notice the parts of yourself that feel hesitant—those that play small or fear stepping into the light. With compassion and breath, we'll hold space for these parts to heal, allowing you to stand more fully in your wholeness and shine. Want more meditations and early access? Join me on Patreon for exclusive content and bonuses: patreon.com/theoptimisticmeditator. Prefer a one-time way to support? Visit buymeacoffee.com/tammylorraine. Your support means the world!

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

Today's episode takes you into the heart of Ancient Civilization with my well-known guest Priscilla Campos from Temples of Atlantis, a guide to Atlantean and Lemurian teachings. Join us as we are connecting the dots between countries, cultures, myths & experiences shaping your spiritual expansion.Let's dive into:˗ˋˏ

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

Orphan Anne's Soul Voice & NDE Anne Fulkerson lived a traumatic childhood, until a Voice came from within to steer her from suicide to sudden confidence. Years later, an untreated heart attack took her to the Golden Light of God's love, and revealed a profound understanding of Surrender, Now, and the Oneness of I AM. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ndeworld/support

This episode features the 'sounds and sights' of the season!  On the first segment, Jeff Alban, Artistic Director of the Blue Ridge Singers shares the good news about their Christmas Concerts, "Golden Light".  (www.blueridgesingers.org) On the second half, Andrew Keefauver and Onna Keller with the Frederick County Parks and Recreation Department invite the community to 'Walking In A Winter Wonderland' at Clear Brook Park, 11/29 through 1/1!  Details and tickets at www.fcprd.net 

Episode #208: Unlocking The Healing Potential Of Sound Join us today as Colleen Interview's Ashana Lobody on Take the Leap. We dive deep into the transformative world of sound healing with the incredible Ashana. As a premier healing music artist and new age vocalist, Ashana shares her journey and insights on how sound can profoundly impact our well-being. Here are three key takeaways from our enlightening conversation: The Power of Sound Healing Ashana emphasizes that sound healing has been a part of human culture for thousands of years. From ancient Greece, where musicians were considered physicians, to modern practices, sound has the ability to bring us back into alignment with ourselves. It helps quiet the mind, reduce stress, and allows us to access our innate wisdom. This is especially crucial in our fast-paced, technology-driven world where disconnection from nature and ourselves is common. Personal Transformation Through Sound Ashana shared her personal journey of how she discovered crystal singing bowls and the pivotal moments that led her to become a pioneer in sound healing. Her story is a beautiful reminder that sometimes, we must take a leap of faith to follow our true calling. She sold her business to pursue her passion for music, which has since touched the lives of countless individuals around the globe. This serves as a powerful reminder that aligning our work with our passions can lead to profound joy and fulfillment. Practical Applications for Everyday Life One of the most exciting parts of our discussion was Ashana's project, Celestial Sleep, designed to help individuals relax and improve their sleep quality through sound. By incorporating healing sounds into our nightly routines, we can retrain our brains for better health and well-being. Ashana's insights encourage us to explore how we can integrate sound healing into our daily lives, whether through meditation, music, or simply being present with the sounds around us. To connect with today's guest: Ashana Lobody https://www.soundofashana.com/ www.Facebook.com/soundofashana www.Instagram.com/soundofashana www.youtube.com/ashanamusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/31LMvrFFvlQQh51k6ZlMIW Free gift: Meditation on the Golden Light of Healing https://soundofashana.lpages.co/podcast-glhgift/ To connect with the host: Colleen Biggs https://colleenbiggs.net/ Consider Colleen to speak at your next event or host your next Business retreat! Join the Leap Community so you can Step Into the Spotlight, be seen, be heard and be visible today! https://colleenbiggs.net/community/ Subscribe to our podcast for more amazing episodes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-the-leap/id15033595 Join us for the NEXT Empower & Elevate Conference March 21st https://colleenbiggs.net/empower/ Thank you to our Sponsor of today's show: Beyond Basil Pizza We are passionate about bringing the authentic flavors of Italy right to your event. Our mobile pizzeria is a culinary adventure on wheels, where we craft artisanal pizzas using the finest ingredients and traditional Neapolitan techniques. Whether you're craving a classic Margherita or looking to explore one of our unique flavor combinations, our skilled pizzaiolos are here to create mouthwatering pizzas that will tantalize your taste buds. With our commitment to quality and exceptional service, we aim to provide an unforgettable dining experience for every one of your guest. Explore our menu, book us for your next event, or follow us on Instagram @beyondbasilpizza Get ready to embark on a pizza journey like no other with Beyond Basil Mobile Pizzeria! You can view the menu and contact us at https://www.beyondbasilmobilepizzeria.com/

Is self-love the answer to changing our perspectives? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Siobhan Nicolaou on her #book The Absence of Evil: Love's Reclamation of The Soul. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Siobhan Nicolaou CHLC, CHT is a published Author, Medium for Spirit and Master Alchemist. She has been teaching  Energy Management, Emotional Energy Transformation, and Sovereign Development for 35 years. Siobhan offers individual and group support through mentorship,  holistic coaching, soul readings, activations, courses and house healing for her client's  harmonious spiritual evolution. Her  entire body of work is based in the non-dual consciousness of Golden Light, grounding and the inner alchemical  transformation of negative emotion that keeps the mind, heart and perception divided. https://www.siobhannicolaou.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#book #newbook #bookclub #mustread #healing #healingjourney #nonduality #love #selflove 

If you're not marketing your law firm well, you're sitting on a whole lot of untapped potential for income and growth. Jared talks to Ashley Robinson of Green Cardigan Marketing about the need she saw in the legal world for honest, straightforward marketing tactics that help law firms bring in new clients and greater profits. She explains engagement strategies, effective intake processes, essential marketing technology, and more.  Later on in the Rump Roast, Jared and Ashley play “Don't Sweat It!”––a delightful round of sweater-related trivia.  And, it might seem like Sheryl Crow got a late start to her music career, but she was deeply involved in the music industry for many years before her breakthrough solo album, “Tuesday Night Music Club” rocketed her to fame at age 31. That first album was pretty fun, but Sheryl's perfect album came later with “The Globe Sessions.” Jared digs into the exceptional appeal of this deliciously hard-edged pop/rock album. ----- Yes, Jared does have a playlist of his favorite Sheryl Crow songs. ----- Our opening song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest. Our closing song is Golden Light by Reveille

If you're not marketing your law firm well, you're sitting on a whole lot of untapped potential for income and growth. Jared talks to Ashley Robinson of Green Cardigan Marketing about the need she saw in the legal world for honest, straightforward marketing tactics that help law firms bring in new clients and greater profits. She explains engagement strategies, effective intake processes, essential marketing technology, and more.  Later on in the Rump Roast, Jared and Ashley play “Don't Sweat It!”––a delightful round of sweater-related trivia.  And, it might seem like Sheryl Crow got a late start to her music career, but she was deeply involved in the music industry for many years before her breakthrough solo album, “Tuesday Night Music Club” rocketed her to fame at age 31. That first album was pretty fun, but Sheryl's perfect album came later with “The Globe Sessions.” Jared digs into the exceptional appeal of this deliciously hard-edged pop/rock album. ----- Yes, Jared does have a playlist of his favorite Sheryl Crow songs. ----- Our opening song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest. Our closing song is Golden Light by Reveille

Ashana is one of the premiere healing music artists and New Age vocalists of our time, weaving together soaring, angelic vocals and the celestial sound of alchemy crystal singing bowls. This exquisitely crafted sonic tapestry has been hailed by listeners all over the world as “breathtaking” and “a gift from heaven.” Ashana's best selling music from “All Is Forgiven”, “Jewels of Silence”, “Beloved”, “The Infinite Heart”, “River of Light”, “Celestial Sleep”, and “The Illuminated Path”, have been downloaded and streamed by millions of fans around the world. A life-long student of yoga and mantra from many of the world's spiritual traditions, Ashana has led two online group meditations touching the lives of more than 20,000 people in 50 countries. As a renowned master crystal bowl artist, teacher, and sound healer, Ashana is an expert in the field of sound healing with crystal bowls, training students from all over the world in the art of applying crystalline sound to therapeutic and artistic healing modalities in her Crystal Bowl Mastery program. Ashana lives near Sedona, Arizona with her husband, Native Hawaiian Healer, James Kawainui. https://www.soundofashana.com/ Free Gift from Ashana: Meditation on the Golden Light of Healing The award-winning Golden Light of Healing Guided Meditation by ASHANA is used daily by listeners all over the world to easily and gently shift from ... Stress to Serenity, Pain to Relaxation and Receptivity to Spiritual Awakening. "Finding the Zone and getting in state has never been easier.The tangible world falls away. My experience is being pure consciousness. Feeling the harmonics lifting me and repairing, as if all the rough edges were smoothed away and I am left with a softness polished by the energy of sound." - Adrienne Curtis, Energy Healer, USA Bring the Golden Light of Healing into your body, mind and spirit and receive the grace of celestial inspired healing sound. LINK: https://soundofashana.lpages.co/podcast-glhgift/ Natalie Brown: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA This episode is sponsored by The Om Shoppe. The OM Shoppe & Spa offers a vast array of Sound Healing and Vibrational Medicine tools for serious professionals and for those ready to make sound and vibration part of their ongoing lifestyle. More and more we are coming to understand that our individual wellness is a direct reflection of our personal vibration. How we care for ourselves, our physical bodies, our minds and our spirits. The OM Shoppe is ready to help you today in a variety of ways. They offer the countries largest showroom of Quartz Crystal Singing bowls, sound healing instruments and vibrational medicine tools. If you are ready to uplevel your sound healing practice The OM Shoppe is a great place to get guidance and direction. They are available to consult with you directly by phone or you can shop online. They really enjoy getting to know their clients and customers one on one to better help recommend the right sound healing tools in the right tones for you. Call them today or visit them at http://www.theomshoppe.com. If you are ever near Sarasota, Florida, do consider stopping in and visiting with them or enjoy a luxury spa treatment such as sound healing, energy work, massage, vibroacoustics or hypnotherapy. They truly offer a full holistic experience for practitioners and those seeking healing through natural means.

Unveiling the Mysteries of Sound Healing with Ashana In this episode we get curious about:Ashana's Personal Experience with Nature and SoundThe Role of Silence in IntuitionSound Healing TechniquesThe use of sound healing in indigenous cultures and ancient civilizationsPractical Applications: How sound healing can help with mental, emotional, and physical well-beingAshana's music played in this episode with permission: Cosmic Grace: Meditation with Crystal Singing Bowls Artist: Ashana, featuring Benjy Wertheimer Get your own copy here!=> Where to find Ashana:Website: Relaxation, Meditation, & Sleep Music with Crystal Singing BowlsBook: Crystal Singing Bowls: The Angelic Sound of Healing, Relaxation, and Spiritual AwakeningGift: https://soundofashana.lpages.co/podcast-glhgift ==>Experience unprecedented levels of personal healing and transformation with the "Golden Light of Healing Guided Meditation" mp3, an excerpt from "Celestial Alignment for Healing": FB: AshanaIG: Instagram (@soundofashana)YouTube: Sound of AshanaApple Music: Ashana on Apple Music=> Learn more about Laurin Wittig and Heartlight Wellness: Healing the light within you!Bio: Laurin Wittig is an intuitive energy worker, Reiki Master, Shamanic practitioner, and the founder of HeartLight Wellness and the HeartLight Women's Circles. She also hosts the Curiously Wise: Practical Spirituality in Action podcast, and is an award winning author.Laurin's non-traditional journey from poor health to robust wellbeing awakened her to her own healing gifts and sparked a passion to assist others to travel their paths with less pain, more joy, and a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.Interested in exploring how Laurin can help you shine your inner light brighter? Book a free 20 minute call here.Website: HeartlightJoy.comGift: Sign up for Laurin's newsletter and get her gift to you: Laurin's Top Three Ways to Communicate with Your Spirit Guides (PDF download)Laurin's novelsFacebookFacebook PageInstagramLinkedINCredits:Audio Engineer: Sam WittigMusic:...

Send us a Text Message.Discover the tranquil power of your own breath and the subtle energies coursing through your body as we embark on a serene journey toward relaxation and self-awareness. Our latest guided meditation episode promises not just a moment of peace, but a transformative experience allowing you to anchor your mindfulness practice in a deeply personal intention. Whether you're seeking to start your day with clarity or end it with restorative calm, I'll be there to lead you through a nurturing golden light, touching every part of your being, and helping you find balance within.Together, we'll engage in a Body Awareness Meditation that gently guides you to tune into the duality of sensations—warmth and coolness, weight and lightness—inviting you to embrace the path to inner peace. As we conclude the session, I encourage a heartfelt gratitude for the moments spent in reflection, affirming the inherent perfection within you. There's no need for change, only recognition of the complete and beautiful essence you possess. Join me in this meditation and let the spirit of gratitude fill you as we share love and light in gratitude for the journey you've embraced. Namaste.Support the Show.TAKE YOUR MINDFULNESS & INSIGHTS ONE STEP FURTHER WITH PREMIUM MEDITATIONSSubscribe to premium content today and have access to bonus episodes worksheets and meditations. Whether you are looking to relax, recenter, reduce stress, increase motivation, fall asleep peacefully or wakeup ready to take on the day, these meditations and visualizations are for you. You will also have the opportunity to connect directly with me via email to let me know what kind of meditations you are looking for, share your episode insights and suggest guests that you might be interested in hearing from so that I can create content for you!Subscriptions begin at $3/month and subscribers who choose $10 a month subscription also receive a monthly coaching exercise from my client workbook.Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins? Visit www.wideopenstages.comFollow Lisa https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/

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In tonight's Sleep Meditation with Karissa, we are going to go much deeper into visualization meditation, gently guiding both your breath and imagination to release anxiety, stress and discomfort. This will help to soothe you into a deep rest that will not only leave you feeling refreshed in the morning, it will also help you to surrender all your worries tonight.  First, as always, we'll start with a relaxing introduction from Karissa, before we sink into tonight's Sleep Meditation. Join Sleep Wave Premium ✨ in just two taps! Enjoy 2 bonus episodes a month plus all episodes ad-free and show your support to Karissa. https://sleepwave.supercast.com/ Love the Sleep Wave Podcast? Please subscribe & leave a review ⭐️ You can now listen to Sleep Wave on Youtube! Click here to listen to the latest episodes

Uncover the unexpected truth behind Dr. Eben Alexander's near-death experience that shattered his scientific skepticism and materialistic perception of reality. Dive deep into the mind-bending connection between binaural beats and spiritual awakening in this gripping conversation with this renowned neuroscientist and bestselling author. Prepare to be astounded as the boundaries of consciousness are pushed to new heights, challenging everything you thought you knew about reality as we know it. The surprising evidence brought for from Eben's experience has left even the scientific community in awe.  In this episode, you will be able to: Explore the profound impact of near-death experiences (NDEs) on spiritual enlightenment. Discover the fascinating intersection of science and consciousness in spiritual practices. Uncover compelling evidence supporting the concepts of afterlife and reincarnation. Harness the transformative power of sound frequencies for deepening meditation experiences. Embrace the integration of scientific principles with spiritual wisdom for holistic growth. Dr. Eben Alexander is a renowned academic neurosurgeon with over 25 years of experience, including 15 years at Harvard Medical School. His profound near-death experience during a weeklong coma completely transformed his worldview, leading him to become a leading thought leader in the emerging science that acknowledges the primacy of consciousness in the universe. Dr. Alexander is the New York Times number one bestselling author of "Proof of Heaven" and "The Map of Heaven," and "Living in a Mindful Universe." His unique perspective, blending the worlds of science and spirituality from his own personal experiences, offers valuable insights into the power of sound frequencies in meditation and the deeper spiritual awareness and conscious connection it can bring. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:06 - Introduction and Background of Dr. Eben Alexander 00:03:37 - Dr. Alexander's Spiritual Awakening 00:05:43 - Quantum Physics and Consciousness 00:09:00 - Science and Spirituality 00:11:47 - Dr. Alexander's Near Death Experience 00:15:47 - The Power of God Force 00:16:19 - The Gateway Valley Realm 00:17:42 - Lessons from the Spiritual Realm 00:19:32 - Return to Earth 00:24:23 - Sound as a Navigational Tool 00:30:08 - Meditation and Sound Therapy 00:33:01 - Sound and Light Correlation 00:35:49 - Brainwave Entrainment and Consciousness 00:39:43 - Unconditional Love and Consciousness 00:44:14 - Scientific Community and Openness 00:45:38 - The Impact of NDE on Healing 00:47:37 - Personal History and Subconscious Challenges 00:49:33 - Presence of Betsy, the Guardian Angel 00:50:41 - Connecting with Dr. Alexander's Work 00:52:52 - Gratitude and Farewell The resources mentioned in this episode are: Visit EbenAlexander.com for a recommended reading list with over 100 books and papers, many with hot links to the actual scientific papers. The FAQ section answers a lot of questions, especially those brought up in the lay press by science journalists who have not done their homework. The blog postings on the website also provide a tremendous amount of resources. Read Dr. Alexander's incredible books: "Proof of Heaven" and "The Map of Heaven," and "Living in a Mindful Universe."  (affiliate links) Explore SacredAcoustics.com for meditation resources. The website offers a variety of tones and tracks for meditation, including Heart Center 2, Golden Light, Light Body Love Body, Primordial Mind, and Cosmic Womb. The app also allows users to create playlists with different tones for specific meditation goals. Visit InnerSanctumCenter.com for a monthly webinar, mental health practitioner course, and over two years worth of bi-weekly interviews with thought leaders on consciousness from around the world. The website also offers resources for personal growth and exploration of consciousness. For further exploration, visit ScientificandMedical.net, GalileoCommission.org, and IanDs.org for additional resources on near-death experiences, scientific research, and consciousness studies.

Amy Sikarskie shares her recent experiences channeling for a group audience in Florida and the energetic process she went through prior to the event. She talks about the importance of self-care and processing emotions as a part of energetic hygiene. She then shares an audio message of a recent Instagram live. The Council of Light came through with toning and singing, bringing in strong energy and messages. The Council of Light speak about utilizing the physical body's abilities in spiritual practices, supporting the chakra system alignment and clarifying the energetic field. They also mention the presence of dragons and angels, offering guidance and support for individuals on their spiritual journey. The episode emphasizes the importance of autonomy, self-respect, and self-care, encouraging listeners to tap into their own soul frequency and unique gifts. Amy invites listeners to explore resources for spiritual growth and development, including classes at Spirit School and the Sacred Healer Circle mentoring program. She concludes by expressing gratitude for the connection and support from her audience and leaves a message of empowerment and unity for all listeners.Messages of Love & Wisdom + Channeling The Council of Light ✨Book a channeled session with Amy on OryklSacred Healer's Circle Spirit School Monthly Healing Activate Your Psychic Abilities Learn to Channel Soul Wise LA

On today's episode, Erica shares some experiences she had while on a retreat in Montana.  Erica talks about how she was able to find signs while connecting with the land and how this allowed her to find deeper meaning within her life.    Check out our newly updated page instagram.com/positive_head   Care to play a game with the youniverse? Ask the universe the episode you would most benefit from hearing next and click positivehead.com/game.    Download The Golden Key audio or e-book at GoldenKey.Gift with the Code: POSITIVEHEAD   Text Brandon to receive regular golden nuggets of wisdom at 310.564.0750