Podcasts about Imagination

The gap between the life you're living and the extraordinary reality you've envisioned isn't measured in years or circumstances—it's measured in the vibrational commands your consciousness broadcasts to the quantum field every moment of every day. What you're about to experience represents the culmination of our quantum command technology—a comprehensive collection of the most powerful reality-shifting affirmations ever developed, designed to transform every dimension of your existence simultaneously.This isn't a collection of ordinary positive statements or wishful thinking. These are precision-calibrated quantum technologies that operate directly at the causal level of reality creation—linguistic codes that systematically dissolve limitation patterns while installing new vibrational templates for extraordinary wealth, profound love, radiant health, unstoppable success, and infectious joy. Each affirmation functions as a complete consciousness recalibration protocol, permanently upgrading your electromagnetic relationship with the quantum field from which all physical experience materializes. Are you ready to experience the most advanced manifestation technology available to human consciousness? Prepare to witness your reality transform before your eyes as we activate the quantum commands that will become the new operating system of your extraordinary life. Welcome to the ultimate quantum command affirmation experience—a comprehensive activation that integrates every breakthrough we've discovered in consciousness technology and reality creation. What makes this collection revolutionary is the strategic combination of quantum eraser commands that dissolve limitations, identity transformation phrases that redefine who you are, reality restructuring declarations that reorganize your external circumstances, and advanced orchestration commands that conduct multiple elements of manifestation simultaneously. These affirmations focus on wealth, health, love and happiness 

In this episode, I bring you something that's been on my heart to recreate for years. Inspired by the spontaneous, powerful moments I used to have during the Clubhouse era, I've launched a new live format called "How May I Serve You Today? Ask Me Anything." The idea is simple: I open a Zoom room, stream it live on Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn, and invite people to jump in for real-time, unscripted conversations. Just like the Clubhouse rooms I used to host, my intention is to hold space for deep coaching, authentic dialogue, and transformational moments in full view of a live audience. This is what I love most about coaching: witnessing the miraculous in everyday moments. Now, I get to bring that to you in podcast form. This episode features four unique conversations, each with its own flavor and insight: Conversation 1 – Ramon: Distraction as Enlightenment | Time Stamp 00:11:30 Ramon Ray, motivational keynote speaker and event host asked how to stay focused when a flurry of possibilities tugs at his attention. Together we: Clarified his personal definition of distraction as “not being focused on a single task for a meaningful amount of time.” Explored how repeated distractions can signal mis-alignment, tasks that belong in someone else's zone of excellence, not his own zone of genius. Reframed procrastination as feedback rather than failure, helping Ramon see that some tasks may simply need to be delegated or dropped. Listen for: A practical mindset shift that turns every interruption into a cue for deeper self-inquiry and better task design. Conversation 2 – Curtis: Re-awakening the Power to Dream | Time Stamp 00:37:18 Long-time listener Curtis joined to envision life after retirement. He struggled at first, so I invited him to “play make-believe.” Once he let his imagination lead, an inspiring vision unfolded: Curtis is guiding a bus tour across Europe, Abbey Road photos in London, the Isle of Wight Festival, Disneyland Paris, Normandy beaches, and more. The exercise linked childhood memories of GI Joe adventures to present-day possibilities, proving his imaginative muscles are still strong. Listen for: A repeatable prompt you can use to help clients (or yourself) move past “I don't know” and paint a vivid future. Conversation 3 – DeLyn: Launching a Grief Podcast without Perfection Paralysis | Time Stamp 01:12:21 DeLyn, an educator and grief advocate, has several episodes recorded but hasn't published due to fear and tech concerns. Together we: Identified her top blockers—perfectionism, intro/outro music, editing, and a self-imposed August 30 National Grief Awareness Day deadline. Reframed “perfect” to mean “the best I can with what I have right now,” reducing her fear score from a nine to about a three. Offered simple launch logistics (Buzzsprout hosting, minimalist artwork, optional music) and reminded her that an unpolished but heartfelt episode serves more people than silence. Listen for: Practical tips for shipping creative work even when your inner critic demands studio-level production. Conversation 4 – Mark: Releasing a Lifelong Fear of Judgment | Time Stamp 01:47:04 Mark arrived carrying a visceral fear of sending invoices to clients, a pattern that traces back to ridicule on his first day of kindergarten. Our dialogue centered on: Using The Four Agreements, especially “Don't take anything personally” and “Don't make assumptions” as daily practice. Viewing critics and trolls as mirrors that reveal hidden internal triggers, turning them into unexpected allies. Recognizing the physical release of fear (a “lightness in the chest” and tears) as evidence that old stories are dissolving. Listen for: A real-time demonstration of how a single mindset tool can lift decades-old emotional weight. Enjoy the episode, and if you'd like to join a future live session, keep an eye on my email list or hop into the stream the next time you see the “How May I Serve You Today?” banner.

Dive into a Magical World of Storytelling: Podcasts, Greek Myths, and Family Connections In this exciting episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty explores two incredible storytelling experiences that bring families closer together through audio and books. First up, Julie Burstein and Dr. Michael Cohen introduce "Live from Mount Olympus," a captivating podcast series bringing Greek myths to life for kids aged 8-12. The podcast transforms ancient stories into immersive audio adventures, featuring professional actors and rich sound design. Their latest season follows the hero Theseus and his journey to Crete, tackling complex themes like bravery, love, and sacrifice in a way that resonates with young listeners. Dr. Michael Cohen, a developmental psychologist, emphasizes the educational value of listening to stories together. Research shows that asking children open-ended questions about what they've heard can dramatically increase learning and create meaningful family conversations. The podcast's 12-20 minute episodes are perfect for car rides, providing a shared experience that sparks dialogue. In the second segment, author and illustrator Yi Jing Chang shares her touching picture book "My Father's Books." Inspired by her friend's experience of losing her father, the book explores grief, memory, and the powerful bond created through reading. Chang beautifully illustrates how books can connect generations, with memories of shared reading becoming "diamonds" that shine throughout our lives. Both segments highlight the transformative power of storytelling. Whether through a mythological podcast or a heartfelt picture book, stories offer children a safe space to explore complex emotions, imagine themselves in challenging situations, and connect deeply with their families. The episode is a must-listen for parents seeking innovative ways to engage with their children through reading and shared audio experiences. Click here to visit our website – www.ReadingWithYourKids.com Follow Us On Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readingwithyourkids/ X - https://x.com/jedliemagic LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-with-your-kids-podcast/ Please consider leaving a review of this episode and the podcast on whatever app you are listening on, it really helps!

Timestamps:00:10: Introductions01:00: Exploring the idea of Power02:30: Power and institutional structures vs. individual power03:45: Power as a mental concept. The power of the ideas people share07:15: Imagination and Prestige10:00: Culture from the top, but should we accept tyranny? Follow the leader as a foundational human concept12:45: Diversity, consensus, and truth14:15: Trending towards consolidation of power as a result of crisis15:45: The difficulty of re-capturing powerSupport the showTwitter: @talkpopc Instagram: @talkpopc

Do you realize that in every single moment, you're speaking to the universe in a language you never knew you were fluent in? Right now, as these words reach your awareness, your consciousness is broadcasting a constant stream of data directly into the quantum field that surrounds and interpenetrates every aspect of your reality. But here's the fascinating part that changes everything - and this might surprise you - most people are essentially speaking broken cosmic code. They're transmitting mixed signals, running outdated programs, and sending contradictory instructions to the very field that's trying to organize their experience. Then they wonder why their reality looks nothing like their dreams. You see, manifestation failures aren't actually about lack of power. You have infinite creative potential flowing through you right now. The issue isn't your capability - it's communication. It's like trying to order a meal in a foreign restaurant when you don't speak the language. You might point at the menu, gesture wildly, even raise your voice, but somehow you keep getting served something completely different from what you wanted. The universe isn't ignoring you. It's not playing favorites with other people. It's simply responding to the exact signals you're broadcasting, whether you're aware of those signals or not. And just like any sophisticated communication system, the universe has its own native programming language - a precise syntax, specific protocols, and particular frequencies that it recognizes and responds to instantly. Most people stumble through life accidentally speaking fragments of this language. They get occasional results, random manifestations, and sporadic successes that feel more like lucky coincidences than conscious creation. But what you're about to discover is the complete manifestation codex - the universe's instruction manual. By watching this episode you will learn how to speak the universe's native language fluently, clearly, and with absolute precision. Because once you understand how reality actually reads and processes your manifestation instructions, everything changes. Your desires become clear signals rather than static noise. Your intentions become executable code rather than wishful thinking. 

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✣ Free Neville Goddard PDF: manifestwithneville.com✣ God Mode 2025 Retreat: https://godmoderetreats.com✣ God Mode Course: https://unlockgodmode.org----------------------In this lecture, Neville Goddard explores the concept of Imaginism, emphasizing that imagination is the supreme power that creates and sustains the universe. He asserts that man is all imagination and that God exists within every individual. Neville discusses the importance of revising past events, the role of vision in awakening, and the necessity of breaking down mental structures that hinder spiritual growth. He references Douglas Fawcett, a philosopher who arrived at Imaginism after eliminating other ideas, supporting Neville's teachings on the transformative power of imagination. Neville encourages individuals to reshape their realities through imagination, overcome reason, and awaken to their divine nature.Key Takeaways:Imagination is SupremeThe universe and man are created and sustained by imagination, which Neville equates with God.To awaken spiritually, one must fully grasp their own invisibility as pure imagination.Destruction of Mental StructuresThe Bible's message of buildings falling refers not to physical structures but to mental constructs.Long-standing beliefs, teachings, and doctrines must collapse individually for true awakening to occur.Revision as a Spiritual PracticePast events can be revised through imagination, which leads to a transformation of present and future reality.Neville refers to Fawcett's validation of revision as knowledge coming from the Divine Society—a higher realm of awakened individuals.Speaking with AuthorityTrue teachers of imagination speak with conviction because they have experienced the truth.Neville emphasizes that those who truly understand Imaginism do not merely repeat others' words but speak from direct experience.Overcoming Reason and Living in ImaginationThe ‘specter of reason' stands between man and his true self, preventing him from accepting imagination as reality.Man must cast reason aside and fully immerse himself in his imagined world to transform his reality.Individual AwakeningAwakening does not happen collectively but individually, as each person breaks free from conditioned thinking.Every individual will eventually awaken to their divine nature, as God's plan ensures that no one is lost.Grace and Effort90% of awakening is by grace, and only 10% is by effort.While effort is necessary, the vast majority of transformation is a divine gift.Faith in the Creative Power of ImaginationNeville urges his audience to live nobly, remain faithful to their dreams, and continuously create new realities rather than becoming attached to their past creations.The Role of Vision in Spiritual GrowthVisions serve as signposts of one's spiritual progress, confirming the truth of scriptural revelations.True visions, not mental conjecture, are what remain after all false structures collapse.Fire of ExperienceThis world is a purifying fire, and life is a journey through experience, ultimately leading to spiritual rebirth.Every individual will emerge from this fire transformed, returning to their divine nature.Conclusion:Neville Goddard's Fawcett's Letter reinforces the foundational belief that imagination is God and that awakening requires the destruction of mental constructs, acceptance of vision, and the practice of revising one's past experiences. He encourages individuals to break free from reason, trust in their imagination, and embrace the divine journey toward self-realization. By doing so, man will ultimately rediscover his true identity as God. ***Download the free Neville Goddard PDF Guide at manifestwithneville.com - Discover the transformative power of Neville Goddard's wisdom with this FREE 60-page guide on his 12 timeless principles of manifestation and reality creation.★ Follow the podcast for daily lectures from the mystic Neville Goddard ★FREE RESOURCES:• Join the FREE Neville Goddard newsletter• Join the FREE Telegram Channel• Feeling is the Secret • Full Audiobook* * *The James Xander Trip Podcast:• Listen on Spotify• Listen on Apple Podcasts• Listen on YouTubeDIVE DEEPER:• The Unlock God Mode Course• The Infinite Wealth Guided Meditation* * *ABOUT NEVILLE GODDARD:Neville Goddard (1905-1972), was an English writer, speaker and mystic. He grew up in Barbados and moved to the United States of America as a young adult. Neville Goddard was perhaps the last century's most intellectually substantive and charismatic purveyor of the philosophy generally called New Thought. He wrote more than ten books under the solitary pen name Neville, and was a popular speaker on metaphysical themes from the late 1930s until his death in 1972.Possessed of a self-educated and uncommonly sharp intellect, Neville espoused a spiritual vision that was bold and total: Everything you see and experience, including other people, is the result of your own thoughts and emotional states. Each of us dreams into existence an infinitude of realities and outcomes. When you realize this, Neville taught, you will discover yourself to be a slumbering branch of the Creator clothed in human form, and at the helm of limitless possibilities.Neville's thought system influenced a wide range of spiritual thinkers and writers, from bestselling author Dr. Joseph Murphy to Rhonda Byrne and Wayne Dyer.He has inspired and continues to inspire millions of readers around the world.* * *SOCIALS:•

It is a hidden secret that one way to manifest your wishes is to access unseen support. This includes guides, higher denisty beings, angels, ancestors and so much more. Your guides have been waiting for this moment when you would finally understand how to work with them consciously. They've been sending you signs and guidance your entire life, but now you have the awareness and tools to receive their support at a completely new level. This activation has opened a doorway that remains permanently available to you. If consciousness exists beyond the brain, then other forms of consciousness, more advanced forms, can exist in dimensions we're only beginning to understand. The HeartMath Institute has proven that your heart generates an electromagnetic field 60 times greater in amplitude than your brain. This field extends several feet beyond your body, and it's constantly interacting with other electromagnetic fields around you. As you understand this more deeply, you begin to realize that you're not separate from anything - you're part of an interconnected web of energy and consciousness. The signs that your guides and higher beings are actively working with you appear in the physical world in fascinating ways. Synchronicities begin multiplying - you think of someone and they call, you need specific information and it appears in unexpected places, numbers start repeating in meaningful patterns. Animals often become messengers, acting unusually friendly or appearing at significant moments. Birds might follow you, butterflies could appear out of season, or you might notice the same type of animal showing up repeatedly. Your guides also communicate through your physical senses. You might catch the scent of flowers when none are present, or smell your grandmother's perfume when thinking about a decision she would have guided you through. Some people hear their name called softly when no one is around, or notice background music seems to carry messages in the lyrics. Others experience sudden knowing - information that downloads into your consciousness complete and fully formed, like remembering something you never learned but somehow always knew. Through this activation you will learn how to access this unseen support and manifest your dreams in ways that you once thought were impossible.  

How changing ONE letter - changes all that…Totally Transform your world by transforming you…https://IdentityBasedManifesting.com So what's better than a boldfaced lie? I got one free today. How to just change one letter and change your entire life? My name is Mr. Twenty Twenty. You are listening to and watching the Power of Imagination podcast, where we explore one thing on one thing only. Today it's changing one letter to change your entire life.Ready? Let's dive in. So I'm doing my JoGo this morning and I've got nothing on for today. The garden guy's coming in. Yeah. Well, I do have things going on. I got the pool, I got the, well, let's call it the Swim and Gym. I've got lunch with Victoria, uh, and nothing else is on my schedule, and so I add some things to it, right?So it's like Righty-O.What do I want to add to my schedule, right? Anyway, so I changed one letter.Because how you manifest and what you manifest is going to be dramatically impacted by one letter.This can be a job and you can manifest jobs.Things to do shit that needs done like sex, nevermind.Or you can manifest joy.All right. One of the best selling books of all time back in its time, wasThe Joy of Cooking.It also led to another book calledThe Joy of SexAnd one of the things that I notice is it seems like people, they make jobs out of both. Just get married and have kids, right? It all becomes a job. What used to be joyful, you know, when you're dating and mating and first on relating, it's a lot of fun.It's a joy, it's enjoyable, but man, a couple years go by.Whooo haa...A kid or two shows up. What was once was a joy now becomes a job. And they say, well...The secret to having sex in marriage is...To schedule the damn stuff. Wow. We used to be spontaneous. You see, here's the thing. A, C, D, E, F, G, and then later WX, Y, and Z.See the second letter in is B.A-B-C-D. Let's talk about a job, and the letter next to the end is WX, Y, and z. I think it's pretty silly. I think it's pretty cool. But here's the thing, changing one letter can change your entire life, and it's not changing the letter, it's changing the YOU!. Because when I wake up in the morning, I do myJosephGoddardToTheMax.com I give life to five to 10, six to 11, seven to 11, half a dozen to a dozen specific events of my day having gone my way. In other words, more please of what?I enjoy yummy meals with Victoria.Writing, making podcasts, making a difference in the world. I could manifest up jobs, making a podcast, writing some stuff.Making a video. See joy or job...It's up to who you are. That determines what letter you're gonna use. A, b, c. You see, nobody, most people never get out of the starting gate because they go a Wow, ah, I, I have an idea. Then they turn it into a b, a job.And Neville says, go to the end. The end is your friend, and the end is, as far as I'm concerned, totally revealed by who you're being. Determines what you're seeing. How you're seeing, and if you're actually enjoying the adventure of a lifetime, or if you're just making this another job.My name is Mr. 2020 and you are listening to the Power of Imagination Podcast. Let's imagine I'm something yummy right now. You see me do that as we go into the silence.CLICK THE LINK - https://IdentityBasedManifesting.comBecuase when you change who you're being...You're gonna change how you're seeing.And then you're gonna change what you're seeing too in your life. I can promise you this because some people live from the Identity of "Job".Yep. Even manifesting is a job. They don't wanna do sessions. They don't want to do a JoGo. They don't want to have sex. They don't enjoy cooking. It's all work Twenty..Hmm.Job.How about some joy?How about some wonderful where you used to put work in? How about a tango where you made up a task? How about an IDENTITYThat makes all this fun...Like frolicking in the meadow?Have a great day. See ya.

How often have you heard it said, “Let your imagination run wild! Imagination? It's important. It's from God. When it's in control? That's wonderful. But chasing fantasies?! That's a trap and a recipe for disaster. In Proverbs 28 it says this, “Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty. A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one who is eager to get rich will not go unpunished.” Pop culture today tends to claim false routes to peace: self-forgiveness, manifesting… These are cheap imitations of truth, and they will destroy you. Come instead, to God. He paid the penalty Himself and made the full payment on your behalf. And now, right now, He offers you new life. Always remember, there is hope with God. I'm Andrew Palau. radio.hopewithgod.com

In this powerful ClockingOut episode, we sit down with independent artist and storyteller Chumwizards (Nicolas Demus) to explore what it really means to build your own creative lane.

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, hosts Dan and Steve Fouts explore a powerful quote by Ida Tarbell: “Imagination is the only key to the future. With it, all things are possible.” They discuss the claim of the quote: the importance of imagination in shaping the future, providing examples of times when they used their imagination to preempt future success.  They then discuss the counterclaim: the importance of luck, discovery and awareness in crafting future success. Lastly, they present some essential questions for further exploration of the quote.  Visit www.teachdifferent.com for more updates.    Image Source: https://loc.getarchive.net/media/ida-minerva-tarbell-1857-1944  

The stories we tell each other and ourselves have a very profound effect on our ability to sooth, heal and nurture ourselves.Nancy Mellon, a pioneer in healing and therapeutic storytelling and author of the landmark book, Body Eloquence: The Power of Myth to Awaken the Body's Energies, shares her life lessons, the moment she discovered Rudolf Steiner and how myth plays a critical role in our lives this week on Spirit Gym.Find out more about Nancy and her work at her Healing Story website. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Nancy here.Timestamps2:12 Paul's all-time, top-three book for health, healing and centering yourself.10:09 Nancy experiences Rudolf Steiner for the first time.21:14 How Nancy was inspired to write Body Eloquence.26:00 An opening in Nancy's heart one spring morning.37:16 A case study symbolizing the power of story and art.51:33 An old definition of inspiration: The breath of God.1:09:31 Paul's first encounter with Rudolf Steiner.1:21:39 Imagination is in danger of being electrocuted.1:36:09 Nancy's favorite myths: Demeter and Persephone and Prometheus.1:43:40 Einstein and fairy tales.1:52:52 “The best healers are the wounded healers.”2:01:10 Breath: An important element of storytelling.2:13:38 “Every good story should be strange and miraculous.”2:32:22 “The heart is the best guide for finding our real selves.”ResourcesHealing Storytelling: The Art of Imagination and Storytelling for Personal Growth by Nancy MellonThe Cycle of the Year by Rudolf SteinerHealing Forces in the Word and Its Rhythms by Heinz Müeller (free access via Internet Archive)An Outline of Occult Science by Rudolf SteinerFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz) by Brave as BearsAll Rights Reserved MusicFit Records 2024Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL10Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrectCHEK Institute/Scientific Core Conditioning We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

You are participating in the most profound discovery in human history. Not fire, which gave us warmth and light. Not the wheel, which revolutionized transportation. Not even electricity, which transformed civilization itself. The discovery I'm speaking of dwarfs all of these because it reveals something far more fundamental: consciousness itself is the creative force that shapes reality. This understanding has been the cornerstone of the world's most ancient wisdom traditions for thousands of years. The mystics of Egypt encoded it in their sacred hieroglyphs. The sages of India wove it into the Vedas. The Hebrew Kabbalists mapped it in the Tree of Life. Buddhist masters taught it as the nature of mind itself. And now, quantum physics and neuroscience are providing the mathematical and biological proof that validates what these ancient teachers always knew. The reason this discovery is so revolutionary is that it fundamentally redefines what it means to be human. For centuries, we've been taught that we are passive observers in a random universe, victims of circumstance and genetics, powerless to change our fundamental experience of life. This mechanistic worldview has created a species that feels separate, small, and limited - constantly struggling against forces beyond their control.But consciousness research is revealing something extraordinary. Your brain doesn't just receive reality - it actively constructs it.  

‘A beautiful novel full of life-affirming wonder and imagination' Benedict Cumberbatch Matt Haig is one of Britain's most celebrated authors, best known for his internationally bestselling novel The Midnight Library and the critically acclaimed memoir Reasons to Stay Alive. Matt's newest novel, The Life Impossible, which became an instant Sunday Times bestseller, follows retired maths teacher Grace Winters who leaves her mundane bungalow in England for Ibiza, where she embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries of her friend's life and death. Full of surprises and adventure, The Life Impossible is a story about hope and the promise of a new beginning. To celebrate the publication of the paperback edition of the novel, Matt will come to the Intelligence Squared stage to talk about the themes of his book and his writing career so far. --- This is the first instalment of a two-part episode. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iain McGilchrist calls William Blake “the least cosy of poets and one of the most insightful that ever lived.” Blake is cited more often than most figures in Iain's great book, "The Matter With Things".So what did Blake express that might much matter now? How did he understand key features of our humanity such as the imagination and inspiration, as well as the character of our day?In this conversation, prompted by the publication of "Awake!", Iain and Mark often land on wonderful quotes of Blake to unpack them. ”To the eyes of the man of imagination, nature is imagination itself.” “As a man is, so he sees.” "If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is: infinite."They explore Blakean imagery such as the spiral shape of Jacob's Ladder. Contemporary concerns are central too, from architecture to AI. Above all, they celebrate Blake as a figure who can guide our desires, aid us with the contraries of modern life, and sustain our faith that life is good, for all the ills that surround us.For more on Iain's work - https://channelmcgilchrist.comFor more on Mark's work - https://www.markvernon.comMark's new book on William Blake is “Awake! William Blake and the Power of the Imagination” - https://www.markvernon.com/books/awake-william-blake-and-the-power-of-the-imagination0:00 No-one has imagination!05:27 The narrowing of imagination08:36 Fantasy and uncoupling11:55 The misenchantment of the world13:08 Place, space and architecture16:26 Spiritually aware consumerism19:43 The glowing presence of infinity21:13 Cleansing the doors of perception24:38 Speaking from the outside in26:38 The failure of empathy and need for the sacred31:24 Primary connection not separation33:10 Blake's orthodoxy34:37 Jacob's Ladder as a spiral38:12 The good can hold the bad39:55 Data, memory and AI42:33 Memory that inspires45:44 The enlivening of ritual48:10 Blake on divine science53:37 The character of things and insights57:17 Distinctions without difference59:28 Illuminating Blake and Dante

Summer brings ice cream, popsicles and other frozen treats – all of which can cause painful brain freeze. Why does that happen, and can you stop it? Listen as I explain what brain freeze is and a really good remedy for it. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brain-freeze-why-does-ice-cream-give-you-headaches/ To make changes in your thoughts, personality and behavior takes a lot of work over a long period of time. Well, maybe for some things. However, there are some quick and simple strategies to tackle some more common psychological problems. Here to explain many of them is Richard Wiseman. He is a professor of psychology and the autor of several books including, 59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change A Lot (https://amzn.to/4jWvNh7) You spend a lot of your time living in your imagination. Daydreaming, mind wandering, reminiscing, anticipating – all happen in your imagination and those things can take up to half of your day. Joining me to take a look into how your imagination works is Adam Zeman. He is Honorary Fellow, Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and author of the book The Shape of Things Unseen: A New Science of Imagination (https://amzn.to/3Tfu3VH) Are you absolutely sure your car is not currently under a recall? Surprisingly many people don't take their cars in for recall repairs. Consequently, many cars on the road are under a recall and the driver has no idea. Listen and I will tell you how to find out if your car is currently under a recall. And it will take less than a minute. https://www.autoblog.com/maintenance/consumers-dont-care-about-recalls Here is the website I mention in the story: www.SaferCar.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're here because you've experienced it - that unmistakable sensation that reality itself has shifted around you. Maybe it happened during one of my activations, maybe it was spontaneous, or maybe you've been working with quantum jumping techniques and suddenly... everything feels different. But now what? What do you do now that you have shifted? You might be feeling a bit disoriented right now. Like you're standing between two worlds - the old reality that no longer quite fits, and this new one that you're not entirely sure how to navigate yet. That feeling? That's not confusion. That's confirmation. You've successfully shifted timelines, and your consciousness is still catching up to your new reality. But here's what I need you to understand: The next 72 hours are absolutely critical. Not to scare you, but to prepare you. Because most people - and I mean about 90% of people who experience genuine timeline shifts - end up snapping right back to their old reality within three days. Not because the shift wasn't real, but because they don't know how to hold the new frequency I created this episode to guide you through your shift step by step.  

Greetings. We are The Arcturian Council. We are pleased to connect with all of you. You have crossed another threshold in your spiritual evolution there on Earth, and you have crossed this threshold because the timing was right for you to do so. You are there to have certain experiences, and you are also creating your reality. Both are happening simultaneously. Now, the fact that you have stayed in your bodies and stayed relatively positive has put you on the timeline where the timing was perfect for humanity to cross this threshold. So you can take credit for it in that way, but recognize that we are all on an upward spiral here and that we all get to enjoy the ascension of our universe because it is time for that to occur. What does the threshold mean for all of you? It means that you are now awakening within yourselves more of your cross connections to the other yous in other realities, and it is time for you to benefit more from what these other aspects of your oversoul are doing, learning, and achieving on their timelines, in their physical bodies. You don't have to think of your past lives as being complete, done, over with. They are ongoing and those beings are evolving and ascending with you. You are not there to overcome all of your mistakes from those past lives and clear all of your karma so that you can evolve and ascend. You are there to benefit from everything that is happening in every incarnation that your oversoul is having right now. And so, of course, your past selves are benefiting from what you are doing right now, and your future selves are helping you to get things more quickly than you would have if they did not exist as part of your overall self. 

‘A beautiful novel full of life-affirming wonder and imagination' Benedict Cumberbatch Matt Haig is one of Britain's most celebrated authors, best known for his internationally bestselling novel The Midnight Library and the critically acclaimed memoir Reasons to Stay Alive. Matt's newest novel, The Life Impossible, which became an instant Sunday Times bestseller, follows retired maths teacher Grace Winters who leaves her mundane bungalow in England for Ibiza, where she embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries of her friend's life and death. Full of surprises and adventure, The Life Impossible is a story about hope and the promise of a new beginning. To celebrate the publication of the paperback edition of the novel, Matt will come to the Intelligence Squared stage to talk about the themes of his book and his writing career so far. --- ----- This is the first instalment of a two-part episode. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Tales of History and Imagination we return to the wreck of the Batavia. In part two we discuss heresy, and the harrowing life of under-merchant Jeronimus Cornelisz.  This is part two of a four parter. Trigger warnings: Murder, colonialism, child mortality, religious extremism.    Sources Include: Batavia's Graveyard by Mike Dash And Batavia by Peter Fitzsimons.  Support Tales on Patreon for $2 US a month and get access to exclusive content, or Try our 7 Day Free Trial.    Please leave Tales a like and a review wherever you listen. The best way you can support us is to share an episode with a friend - Creative works grow best by word of mouth. I post episodes fortnightly, Wednesdays. Tales of History and Imagination can be found on…   | Facebook |TikTok | Threads | YouTube | Bluesky |  

Beyond the caves and fear of domination, God empowers us to imagine and create a world better, brighter, and more beautiful than the struggle and suffering we are experiencing now.

As we head into the solstice- that moment when the sun stands still—whether you're in the northern hemisphere where we have the longest day, or the southern, where it's the longest night—this solstice feels like a moment of transformation. The world is turning over, turning a page. The old system is visibly—palpably—breaking apart. A new system will arise from the ashes, because there is always going to be a system. The question is what it looks like, works like, feels like. We are a prosocial, communitarian species, but our culture has shattered from our knowing of our integral place in the All That Is, so it's possible we might end up with a system predicated on hatred, underpinned by fear, where a small number of incredibly frightened people let their traumatised parts run a scorched earth policy in an effort to hold back everything of which they are most afraid, but I am increasingly hopeful that what we're seeing in places is the extinction burst of the old system: its death throes if you like. As I record this, there has been an estimated turnout in the US for the No Kings rallies of between ten and twelve million. This is an astonishing number. If it's true, it's well within shouting distance of the 3.5% of the total population that was considered a tipping point in previous social movements in our recent history: the abolition of slavery in the UK, the civil rights movement in the US, gay marriage in too many nations to count. The difference is that these numbers are based on a pre-internet age. We genuinely don't know what happens when people can see the images on their phones and realise how many of the people around them share the common values of decency, compassion, integrity, generosity-of-spirit.  So if this is potentially a turning point in the making in the US, how do we make this bigger, grander, more of a global movement?  We know we need total systemic change, but how do we make it happen?  How do we create lasting change in our ways of organising everything from food to water to shelter to education. How do we sort our mess of a governance system so we can find those with the greatest wisdom and give them as much power as they need and no more, at all the levels of our culture? As ever, I think the answer lies in our narratives - when ideas become common currency, then we begin to build them into our visions of how the world is and has been and could be. If we can become bold, evolutionary imagineers and craft stories of a different way of organising, loving, relating, caring…then we can live it into being. Which means we need to know in the marrow of our bones what this feels like. Imagination begins in our perception of the possible and part of the horror of the Trauma culture is the systematic stifling of possibility. From our books to our movies to our TV to our TikTok videos, so much is predicated on Trauma Culture narratives of scarcity, separation and powerlessness.  We are told this is the way the world is. That it is human nature to  lack all morality and engage in zero sum strategies that belittle, disempower and crush everyone around us.  Which it isn't. Nonetheless, predatory Capitalism is designed to keep us from imagining things differently. If we're stressed about earning enough to survive while at the same time being hooked on the things we absolutely have to have to feel better, and are being steadily more sedated by the incessant dopamine drips of social media…then we literally cannot step out into other ways of being. So this is our task now - to wean ourselves off the stuff we neither need nor (really) want; off the dopamine drips, and onto things that make our hearts sing so we can build new stories predicated on connection, agency and sufficiency; stories where we are self-conscious nodes in the web of life, and it's our job to ask 'What do you want of me?', listen to the answers, then carry them out to the best of our ability.  That's it. Easy to say. Harder to do.  But we can boil things down to 9 basic concepts:Three Values: Integrity, Compassion, Generosity-of-SpiritThree Baselines: Clean Air, Clean Water, Clean Soil Three ReWoven Connections: between all parts of Ourselves; ourselves and Each Other; Ourselves and the Web of Life. What happens if every single thing we think or do or say or dream is based in these three sets of three? How would our days change? This isn't going to happen overnight, but we can make the commitment to live by them now. Here. This moment.  It's not going to be easy: changing behaviours never is. But we have baselines to work from.  And we might focus on one at a time.  What happens if Clean Water is our priority? How does it change how we live?  What happens if we make Integrity the heart and soul of every interaction through our days - beginning with ourselves? What does it feel like to commit to re-weaving clean, clear, courageous, compassionate connections between all parts of ourselves, ourselves and each other, ourselves and the More than Human world? Clearly I think the inner work is the foundation of everything, though I am aware that this isn't the case for everyone: if you work better in the outer world, if you'd rather lead with head than heart, that's fine, truly.  Go for it.  Find the Values that speak to you and the Baselines you can work with and go for it.  If the Inner Work speaks more to you then know that we in the west need to heal ten thousand years of Trauma Culture in half a decade. It's been at least that long for some of us since our ancestors knew themselves to be an integral part of the web of life. This is the work of the spiritual warrior. It's going to take astonishing levels of courage and commitment. Nobody is pretending this is easy.  But it is essential.And because this is the water I swim in, I'd like to share the basics of how we might get there. It starts with Grounding - with having a clear sense of our physical presence in the world, the flesh and the bones and the teeth of who we are; with sensing the solid earth beneath us as support, containment, holding, as the reality of who and what we are. When our feet are on the earth, there is nowhere left to fall. When we have a sense of roots going down into the earth, we have connection, holding and an open path from the heart of the earth to our heart. If we connect it on up to the heart-mind of the Universe, we have the three hearts in alignment. Just doing this is huge. But then, as we begin really to live in our bodies, so we can begin to recognise the places where trauma sits; the frozen places, the stuck places, the parts of ourselves that leap to our own defence - and are brilliant and wonderful and creative - but who are probably defending against threats that occurred decades ago, if not longer. We carry generational trauma, civilisational trauma. And the healing is ours to do: the good news is that there's a lot of help out there - that just as we really need it, we're beginning really to get to grips with how healing can happen. One to one work is good if you have the means: the time and the money, but many of us don't - and that doesn't mean we can't do the work.  If you'd like to work in groups there's a huge amount.  We offer Gatherings and the Membership, but there's Listen to Thomas Hübl Mystic Cafe — I'll link to his podcast Point of Relation in the show notes —Tara Brach, Michael Meade, Bill Plotkin, Jon Young…a host of others are offering online work that helps you to reconnect to yourself and the land. You have to find out what helps you best, but there's a lot out there. So we do the inner work. And in doing it, we become the still point in the whirling world that...

In 1914, Thomas Edison—already 67 years old—watched as his laboratory burned to the ground. Ten buildings, destroyed. Years of work, up in flames. Millions of dollars in today's money, gone. But instead of collapsing in despair, Edison did something remarkable. He told his son: "Go get your mother and all her friends. They'll never see a fire like this again." The next morning, standing in the ruins, he simply said: "There is great value in disaster. All our mistakes are burned up. Thank God we can start anew."Within just three weeks, Edison had created his first phonograph. And within a year, he delivered products worth nearly $10 million. Today, I'm going to show you exactly how to activate "The Advantage Shift"—the same perspective that allowed Edison to transform catastrophe into opportunity. By the end of our time together, you'll begin experiencing a profound shift where everything—yes, everything—starts working to your advantage.  

Get ready for an extraordinary journey into the world of children's literature with two incredible authors who are revolutionizing how kids experience reading! In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, we dive deep into the creative minds of Jon Agee and Robert Gould, who are transforming storytelling in ways you've never imagined. First up, meet Jon Agee and his delightful characters George and Lenny - a bear and a rabbit who explore the meaning of friendship and independence. This charming story isn't just cute; it's a nuanced exploration of how children understand relationships and personal discovery. Then, buckle up for Robert Gould's Time Soldiers Adventure Series - a groundbreaking approach to engaging reluctant readers, especially boys. Using a "movie book" style with incredibly detailed images, Gould has cracked the code of how to make reading irresistible to kids who typically shy away from books. Both authors share a passionate mission: making reading an exciting, immersive experience. Jon creates characters that feel real and relatable, while Robert uses visual storytelling techniques that literally light up children's brains. They're not just writing books; they're creating gateways to imagination. Robert's research-driven approach, inspired by his own sons' reading challenges, led him to develop books that activate more of a child's brain through visual engagement. His Time Soldiers series takes kids on historical adventures through time portals, making learning feel like an epic movie. Jon's journey began with handmade books at age six, proving that every great author starts with simple curiosity and creativity. His upcoming book about George and Lenny exploring cloud watching promises to be just as whimsical and heartwarming as their first adventure. For parents seeking to inspire a love of reading, this episode is a masterclass in storytelling. These authors demonstrate that books can be more than just words on a page - they can be portals to understanding, adventure, and endless possibility. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply someone who loves great storytelling, this episode is an absolute must-listen. Get ready to be inspired, entertained, and reminded of the magic that happens when creativity meets childhood wonder! Click here to visit our website – www.ReadingWithYourKids.com Follow Us On Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readingwithyourkids/ X - https://x.com/jedliemagic LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-with-your-kids-podcast/ Please consider leaving a review of this episode and the podcast on whatever app you are listening on, it really helps!

Send us a textWhen I say the word 'imagination' what comes to mind first? What age were you when you last used your imagination? I mean used it and then bragged about your skills to someone else? Were you a kid in school?I think of SpongeBob, shaping his hands into a rainbow saying slowly, "Imagination!"  What if I told you it's not just the stuff of childhood? In fact, it may be a superpower. It is definitely a bridge between an idea and reality.Let's get into it.Imagination 101Middle English: via Old French from Latin imaginatio(n- ), from the verb imaginari ‘picture to oneself', it is the ability of the mind to be creative or resourceful. This root definition of the term indicates the self-reflexive property of imagination, emphasizing the imagination as a private sphere.Google charts the use of the word 'imagination' and its low point, the time when it was least used? The early 1980s was the low point of the use of the word imagination, followed closely by 1944. Wow.Singularity Hub dot com asks this;" You can easily picture yourself riding a bicycle across the sky even though that's not something that can actually happen. You can envision yourself doing something you've never done before—like water skiing—and maybe even imagine a better way to do it than anyone else."They continue, "Imagination involves creating a mental image of something that is not present for your senses to detect, or even something that isn't out there in reality somewhere. Imagination is one of the key abilities that make us human. But where did it come from?"Show Sources & Materials (Interesting stuff to read, listen or watch NEXT) The Magic of Trees, Curious Cat Podcast, iHeart RadioDream! Dream! Dream! Curious Cat Podcast, BuzzsproutNew theory demystifies evolution of human imagination, News-Medical.net, Sally RobertsonImagination as defined and described by University of ChicagoThe FOUR Types of Imagination, NewScientist, Adam Zeman Have you tried the GoodPods app yet? It's free and a fun way to share podcasts with friends and family! Curious Cat Podcast is there, and is sitting pretty in the Top 5 of Angels and other categories! Be one of the first to share and recommend podcasts to your friends. Curious Cat Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on Twitter (X)Curious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTokArt Director, Nora, has a handmade, ethically-sourced jewelry company!

Ever wondered what happens when we stop trying to explain away the mysterious and start truly listening to the extraordinary? Join us for a mind-expanding conversation with Dr. Jeffrey J. Kripal, a pioneering scholar who's not afraid to explore the weird, wonderful, and unexplainable.Jeffrey J. Kripal holds the J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice University, where he served as the Associate Dean of the School of Humanities (2019-2023), chaired the Department of Religion for eight years, and also helped create the GEM Program, a doctoral concentration in the study of Gnosticism, Esotericism, and Mysticism that is the largest program of its kind in the world. He presently helps direct the Center for Theory and Research at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, where he served as Chair of the Board from 2015 to 2020.Jeff is the author or co-author of thirteen books, nine of which are with The University of Chicago Press. He has also served as the Editor in Chief of the Macmillan Handbook Series on Religion (ten volumes, 2015-2016). He specializes in the study of extreme religious states and the re-visioning of a New Comparativism, particularly as both involve putting “the impossible” back on the academic table again. He is presently working on a three-volume study of paranormal currents in the history of religions and the sciences for The University of Chicago Press, collectively entitled The Super Story.In this Episode, We Cover:Personal Background and Early ExperiencesThe Role of Suffering and Religious NarrativesThe Concept of Superhuman Experiences and Erotic ExperienceThe Importance of Experiences as Entry PointsThe Varying Degrees of Mystical ExperiencesThe Role of Trauma and Suffering in Accessing the ExtraordinaryThe Challenge of Integrating Extraordinary Experiences of the ImpossibleThe Role of Imagination in Mediating Extraordinary ExperiencesThe Sacred is Not Necessarily GoodHow to Think Impossibly: Get WeirdThe Importance of Visual and Symbolic RepresentationsThe Human Potential Movement at EsalenThe X-Men and Evolutionary PotentialThe Importance of Reading and StorytellingHelpful links:Dr. Jeffrey Kripal - J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice UniversityHow to Think Impossibly: About Souls, UFOs, Time, Belief, and Everything ElseThe Superhumanities: Historical Precedents, Moral Objections, New Realities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ink, Identity, and Imagination: Literature as a Catalyst for Black Determination was the plenary discussion for From Resistance to Resilience: The Evolution of African American Reading, The Givens Foundation's Annual Conference held June 3, 2025 at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Moderator: Gevonee Ford, founder of the Network for the Development of Children of African Descent Panelists: Dr. Duchess Harris, scholar, author and curator of The Duchess Harris Collection, Dr. Ebony Aya, founder of the Aya Collective, and Tish Jones, poet and Executive Director of TruArtSpeaks Enjoy additional conference recordings and highlights:

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes interdisciplinary artist and independent filmmaker Wendy Placko to share the story of her new documentary Down to Zero: Net Zero Transitional Housing at Hillcrest Village. The film highlights the team that imagined and built this Northfield neighborhood of townhomes designed according to sustainable Passive House building standards and the […]

We exist in a world of whispers, where we're constantly monitoring our volume, constantly worried about disturbing others. You're in your apartment, your house, your office - and the idea of just letting out a primal scream? It feels absolutely mortifying. While the world teaches us to suppress our voice, to stay quiet, to 'be appropriate'... ancient masters understood that your authentic sound carries the frequency of your soul's liberation. They knew that trapped in your throat chakra lies not just your voice - but your power to reshape reality itself. Think about it - when was the last time you actually let your voice go to its full power? When did you last express exactly what you were feeling without filtering it through 'what will people think?' We've been so conditioned to keep quiet, to be polite, to never be 'too much' that we've literally forgotten what our authentic voice even sounds like. For decades, this knowledge was hidden in expensive therapy sessions and exclusive spiritual circles. But what I'm about to share with you comes from the deepest levels of consciousness research, backed by measurable brain science, and validated by thousands of years of spiritual practice. Because here's what they don't want you to know: your voice isn't just how you communicate - it's how you create. And when you unleash its full power through the primal scream, you don't just release trauma... you literally activate dormant DNA, awaken kundalini energy, and step into a higher version of yourself. In ancient Greece, the Anastenaria rituals combined fire-walking with music and cathartic vocalization - they understood that sound could literally purify the soul and heal trauma. Tibetan monks have used singing bowls in their monasteries for over a thousand years, believing that pure karma produces clear, powerful tones while impure karma creates weak, distorted sounds. The Sufi mystics knew this secret too - their dhikr practices use rhythmic vocalization to achieve direct divine connection. Indigenous shamans across every continent - from the Australian Aboriginal didgeridoo healers to the Amazonian curanderos with their sacred icaros - they all discovered the same truth: sound is the bridge between the physical and spiritual realms.  

Creative Courage: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Vulnerability with Mauricio Pita   Episode #159   Welcome back to The Creative Soulpreneur! In today's episode, Nick is thrilled to introduce a truly inspiring guest, Mauricio, a talented filmmaker with whom he's shares an intrinsic connection that transcends the typical creative bond. Mauricio and Nick first crossed paths on the film festival circuit, and we've been kindred spirits ever since. In this conversation, Mauricio opens up about his journey from growing up in Venezuela to making waves in the film industry here in the U.S. He shares the challenges he faced as a young, imaginative boy seeking solace in his creativity amidst bullying and isolation and how these experiences helped shape his path as an artist. We dig into the process of pursuing an artistic career, embracing vulnerability, and navigating the ups and downs of being a queer creator. Mauricio's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of staying true to one's vision, and he's here to inspire you to take that leap, follow your creative dreams, and maybe even make your very own film. So, listen in for a truly heartfelt and fascinating conversation with Mauricio. Let's get started!   Key Takeways:   Imagination as Superpower: Mauricio grew up with a rich imagination, often role-playing and diving into creative worlds. This imaginative ability became a cornerstone of his artistic endeavors, showcasing the potential of turning perceived isolation into a creative superpower.   Resilience and Determination: The path to pursuing one's passion is not always smooth. Mauricio's determination to succeed in the arts, despite the challenges he faced as an immigrant and a queer individual, serves as a powerful reminder that perseverance and belief in one's vision can overcome obstacles.   Authentic Storytelling: Transitioning from devised theater to film, Mauricio emphasizes the importance of telling personal and authentic stories. His film "Safe Word" explores themes of identity and self-acceptance, resonating with audiences and demonstrating the impact of genuine storytelling.   Find Mauricio on: Instagram  Watch Safe Word on: HereTV Google Safe Word on: Youtube- Stashed Shorts     Story Telling Guide!!!   Mauricio Pita is an award-winning actorand producerbased inWashington, DC. His most recent film,Safe Word(HereTV/Stash Short), became aLGBTQ+film festival favorite for the2023-24 cycle. Other notable film credits includeTu Yo Baño, Sexo, Ahora(Palm SpringsShortFest Audience Favorite), and collaborations with writer/director Christopher Cunetto (Gateway, Crystalline) as well asdirecting and producingInside VoicesandWaiting RoomforArena Stage.As an actor, Mauricio has performed with Studio Theatre, The Kennedy Center, Manhattan Theatre Club, etc.and has alsoappearedin national ad campaigns for DirecTV, Target, Fisher Price and beyond.   Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award winning Broadway producer, documentary filmmaker, conscious business coach and manifestation expert. With over 15 years of teaching pranayama (breath work), yoga and creativity as well as thirty years in the entertainment industry, he has travelled from the Tony Awards to ashrams and run a multi-million dollar business in between. Nick helps you clear blocks and tap into your creative intuition so you can tell your stories and manifest the business and life of your dreams creating wealth and impact.  

The Blueprint Show - Unlocking the Future of E-commerce with AI   Summary   In this episode of Seller Sessions, Danny McMillan and Andrew Joseph Bell explore the intersection of AI and e-commerce, with a focus on Amazon's technological advancements. They examine Amazon science papers versus patents, discuss challenges with large language models, and highlight the importance of semantic intent in product recommendations. The conversation explores the evolution from keyword optimization to understanding customer purchase intentions, showcasing how AI tools like Rufus are transforming the shopping experience. The hosts provide practical strategies for sellers to optimize listings and harness AI for improved product visibility and sales.   Key Takeaways     Amazon science papers predict future e-commerce trends.       AI integration is accelerating in Amazon's ecosystem.       Understanding semantic intent is crucial for product recommendations.       The shift from keywords to purchase intentions is significant.       Rufus enhances the shopping experience with AI planning capabilities.       Sellers should focus on customer motivations in their listings.       Creating compelling product content is essential for visibility.       Custom GPTs can optimize product listings effectively.       Inference pathways help align products with customer goals.       Asking the right questions is key to leveraging AI effectively.     Sound Bites     "Understanding semantic intent is crucial."       "You can bend AI to your will."       "Asking the right questions opens doors."     Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Seller Sessions and New Season   00:33 Exploring Amazon Science Papers vs. Patents   01:27 Understanding Rufus and AI in E-commerce   02:52 Challenges in Large Language Models and Product Recommendations   07:09 Research Contributions and Implications for Sellers   10:31 Strategies for Leveraging AI in Product Listings   12:42 The Future of Shopping with AI and Amazon's Innovations   16:14 Practical Examples: Using AI for Product Optimization   22:29 Building Tools for Enhanced E-commerce Experiences   25:38 Product Naming and Features Exploration   27:44 Understanding Inference Pathways in Product Descriptions   30:36 Building Tools for AI Prompting and Automation   38:58 Bending AI to Your Will: Creativity and Imagination   48:10 Practical Applications of AI in Business Automation

You Are the One You've Been Waiting For Let's explore. The almighty Spiritual AwakeningYah - I think we get it. We feel it.....And then what??Beloved.......Let's take a moment and really ask ourselves: Who do I want to become? What do I want to do, to have, or to experience—if I set aside all the outside expectations, labels, or pressures that suggest I shouldn't want more?So often, we're conditioned to hold back our desires, to be overly responsible, to keep everything predictable, and to please everyone else but ourselves. We end up managing and performing, rather than really living. But let's be clear: Each of us has the right to want. We shouldn't let any social norm or old story convince us otherwise. Today, I invite you to claim this right, and start building boundaries that protect your true desires.And here's where imagination comes in. Imagination is powerful—it's what lets us dream beyond today, to see and feel a new possibility for ourselves before it appears in reality. When we give ourselves space to imagine—and the strength to say “no” to what doesn't align with us—we start designing a life that feels meaningful and alive.This is the foundation of real aliveness: holding space for both safety and freedom. True fulfillment isn't about eliminating all unpredictability or arranging everything in perfect order. It's about trusting ourselves enough to move forward even when things are uncertain. It's about honoring both our need for roots and our impulse for exploration.We get to choose a path that isn't boxed in by fear, old habits, or the need to control every outcome. Instead, we can move forward by trusting ourselves to handle whatever comes, knowing that real growth comes from stepping into the unknown.This is the approach I am committed to—helping create spaces where people feel both secure in who they are, and free to grow, explore, and imagine more for themselves. It's about valuing imagination as much as certainty, and about daring to claim our desires, set boundaries, and welcome possibility.As you move forward, I encourage you to embrace both safety and freedom, to trust your own resilience, to protect your right to want, and to nurture your imagination. That's the foundation of a truly alive and meaningful life.You woke up.You saw through the illusion.You broke the spell - and continue to.You're taking back your power, bit by bit.So why does it still feel like you're stuck?You're not lost.You're not broken.And you're definitely not going backward.But you are in a strange place.A kind of spiritual no-man's-land where the veil is gone, but the light hasn't fully landed.And this is what I see in so many powerful beings like you:They awaken.They feel the shift.They begin the inner work.And then... they stall.They get drained.They feel invisible.But the problem isn't that they're not trying hard enough.The problem is that no one told them the truth:Awakening isn't the finish line.It's the initiation.And what comes next requires something even deeper.It requires you to invest in yourself.Not just financially - though yes, you're worthy of that too.But more importantly: with your time.With your energy.With your devotion.The real shift doesn't come from being seen by me.It comes when you finally see you.The world meets you at the depth you've met yourself.So if you've been waiting to be discovered, recognized, or chosen here's your loving reality check:That day already came.You are the one you've been waiting for.No more hoping someone else will be the signal.The signal already sounded.It was always inside of you.And yes, sometimes that means letting go of the sweet ache of being small because being small means there's always someone else to save you.But love...You're not small anymore.The divine is activated and the next step, to come.Stay on the course.Meet the mentor.Hold the container.But whatever you do don't wait.Don't put your power on hold.Don't put you on hold.The shift has already begun.Now it's your turn to meet it.The EYE is within the BEHOLDER.Trust your soul, all is within you.Love, KassandraPS: If you're ready to stop bypassing the parts of you that feel too heavy to hold alone, and you want a space to work through what's real… the grief, the fear, the change, the deeper truths… I invite you to ......✨ The Light Between Oracle Experience is here.It's not just a tool — it's a return.To your inner compass.To your power.To the light between.Here's how to collapse time?Daily Insights: Sharpen focus and align actions with your truth.The Light Between Oracle App Get full access to The Light Between at thelightbetween.substack.com/subscribe

My guest today is Laurel Colless, a sustainability writer, kids' science fantasy novelist, and founder of the Carbon Busters Club, a climate-science adventure program for children. With over 25 years of experience working in environmental business and journalism across Asia, the US, and Europe, she combines her expertise in sustainability and technology communications with her passion for education and storytelling. As an Al Gore Climate Reality Leader, Laurel's work spans ESG reporting, stakeholder engagement strategies, and creating new mythologies for today's youth that reflect the climate challenges of their generation.

In this powerful episode of The Genesis Frequency, Dr. Stephen J. Kosmyna unpacks the transformational wisdom of Neville Goddard — a spiritual teacher renowned for his teachings on imagination, assumption, and the divine laws of consciousness. Whether you're a leader in business, ministry, or simply seeking deeper alignment in your personal life, these principles will challenge and inspire you to activate your creative power from within.Dr. Kosmyna explores five of Neville's most impactful quotes and translates them into practical steps for leadership development and personal transformation. Learn how to align your inner world with your outer goals, step into the feeling of success before it appears, and lead from the truth of who you already are — not who you've been.This episode dives into:The spiritual law of imagination and how it shapes realityWhy assuming the feeling of the wish fulfilled is the key to transformationHow to shift your self-concept to elevate your leadershipCultivating unshakable faith in your inner visionDaring to believe — and acting from that belief nowIt's time to move from hoping to knowing, from watching to creating. Tune in now and unlock the leadership power already within you.Dr. Koz (and effect!)Dr. Stephen J. Kosmyna, Ph.D.The Genesis Frequency Podcast / Success Ocean International / LMI-USAPersonal, Professional and Leadership Development

At this very moment—the universe has been waiting for you to tune into a specific frequency. A frequency so powerful it can transform your financial reality almost overnight. You've probably noticed something curious happening in your life. Those moments when money seemed to flow easily, when opportunities appeared out of nowhere—those weren't random accidents. They were glimpses of what happens when you momentarily aligned with the Unlimited Riches Frequency. This is an activation—a recalibration of your energy system that aligns you with a state of unlimited prosperity. You'll experience what I call "vibrational shifting"—a process I've refined through years of studying the hidden mechanisms behind wealth creation. I've guided thousands of people through this process, and the results speak for themselves. People report unexpected money appearing within days, sometimes hours, after tuning into this frequency.  

In her new book of essays, “No Straight Road Takes You There,” writer and activist Rebecca Solnit urges us to not give in to feelings of doom and complacency in threatening political times, but instead to imagine a radically better future. “The most important territory to take is in the imagination,” she writes. “Once you create a new idea of what is possible and acceptable, the seeds are planted; once it becomes what the majority believes, you've created the conditions in which winning happens.” We talk to Solnit about her essays and the importance of persevering, even when it doesn't feel good. Guests: Rebecca Solnit, writer, historian and activist; author, "No Straight Road Takes You There" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly unlimited amounts of cash can lead to crazy purchases, so what goofy animal would you get if money didn't matter? Plus the best Band Free Agent signings and Steve gets a W in Beat the Jock (Fletcher does not). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Time doesn't move in a straight line when it comes to manifestation. While you've been living in a reality where money takes time to arrive, there's another timeline - a parallel track - where money responds instantly to your energetic signature. And today, we're going to collapse the distance between those two timelines. See, what you're about to experience isn't just another manifestation technique. This is a portal activation. And portals... well, portals bend the rules of space and time. In this episode, you're going to step through an energetic doorway that completely rewrites your relationship with money and speed. 

In this episode of Driving Change, neuroscientist and storytelling expert Dr. Angus Fletcher returns to share insights from his latest book, Primal Intelligence. Drawing from his research with the U.S. Army Special Operations, Fortune 50 companies, and education systems, Fletcher unpacks how the brain's ancient systems—emotion, imagination, intuition, and common sense—shape the way we think, lead, and connect. This isn't just theory; it's actionable neuroscience that rewires how we respond to stress, how we plan, and how we grow. Jeff and Angus explore everything from battlefield psychology to parenting to sales conversations, all through the lens of primal brain power. This episode will change how you view intelligence. If you've ever struggled with anxiety, leadership under pressure, communication breakdowns, or helping others grow, this conversation delivers practical tools rooted in science—not self-help fluff. Learn how elite military units build confidence, how to tap into your brain's imagination for clearer decision-making, and why the stories you tell yourself matter more than any strategy. Whether you're a parent, leader, coach, or entrepreneur, this episode offers real techniques to become more grounded, resilient, and effective in how you show up. Emotion is the First Intelligence – Fear and anger aren't enemies—they're signals telling us how many plans we have. Four Primal Brain Powers – Imagination (planning), Intuition (opportunity spotting), Emotion (threat signaling), and Common Sense (choosing the best plan). Plan-Making Beats Panic – People freeze not from danger, but from having no plan. Teaching people how to plan reduces fear and anger. Storytelling is Neural – The brain organizes information through action-based narratives. It's not once-upon-a-time—it's how we think. Teach Planning, Not Just Plans – The goal of leadership is to develop planners, not just manage plans. Practice Under Low Stress – Communication habits formed in calm moments will show up under pressure. Authenticity Over Evasion – People can't always detect truth, but they immediately sense evasiveness. Share what you fear. Counterfactual Thinking Builds Vision – Asking "what if" about small changes with big outcomes activates the brain's default mode network. Kids (and Adults) Need Imperfect Practice – Tolerating messy planning helps grow initiative, resilience, and brain power. Sales = Story Anticipation – Great salespeople help others discover their own story faster and with more clarity than they could alone. 00:00 – Welcome + Book Launch Tease 01:45 – Ohio's Hidden Intelligence + Emotional Evolution 10:00 – Primal Intelligence Framework 13:00 – Special Ops and the Power of Plans 19:00 – Childhood Programming and Brain Plasticity 24:30 – Imagination as Thinking Tool 29:30 – Youth, Screens & Neural Pathways 33:00 – Leadership, Weird Ideas & Innovation 38:45 – Storytelling as Internal Narrative 43:00 – Relationships & Communication Needs 46:00 – Communicating Under Pressure 50:00 – Neurocentric Questions & Sales 54:30 – Authenticity, Fear, and Trust 58:00 – What Led to Primal Intelligence 1:00:00 – How to Learn More (Book, Quiz, Site) Primal Intelligence book page (Penguin Random House) – Available August 19 Free Quiz & Diagnostic: OperationHuman.com Why You Should ListenTop 10 Takeaways⏱️ Chapter Markings (by topic)How to find more from Dr. FletcherDr. Angus Fletcher on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile

In "Step 88: Rorty's Solidarity," the concluding episode of our three-part series on Richard Rorty's Contingency, Irony, and Solidarity (1989), host Ryder Richards explores Part III, Chapters 7–9, where Rorty tackles cruelty and solidarity. Rorty argues that solidarity isn't a universal human essence but a contingent creation, forged through imaginative identification with others' pain via narratives like novels. We delve into vivid examples: Nabokov's Lolita and its “tingles” of aesthetic bliss, which reveal cruelty through inattention and inspire moral empathy; Orwell's 1984, where O'Brien's intelligent cruelty underscores the fragility of liberal hope; and Sellars' “we-intentions,” showing how solidarity expands “us” through shared stories, not abstract truths.Rorty's appeal lies in his witty, pragmatic blend of literary insight and moral hope, empowering us to craft kinder worlds without metaphysical crutches. Yet, Ryder remains skeptical, critiquing how Rorty's vision has materialized but been subverted in 2025. While his liberal ironist thrives in self-creation and anti-cruelty movements, mimetic identities—adopting others' vocabularies for social gain—and weaponized solidarity, where anti-cruelty fuels division, distort his utopia. This episode traces Rorty's narrative-driven philosophy from language and selfhood to community, urging listeners to question vocabularies while imagining a broader “we.” Join us for a compelling finale to this philosophical journey, available on LetUsThinkAboutIt. 0:00 Intro 2:23 Noticing Cruelty through Narrative: Nabokov 7:18 Fragility of Liberal Hope: Orwell 11:50 Creating Solidarity: Sellars 15:48 Rorty's Legacy: subversion and capture 20:28 Outro

Len Testa and Jim Hill break down the newest Monstropolis concept art and speculate on Disney's next big land grab near Blizzard Beach. They also examine Disneyland's expansion strategy, a Coco boat ride, and why the Avatar land plans are quietly devouring backstage space. Then, in part three of the Journey Into Imagination saga, Jim reveals how Figment almost got replaced by Michael Jordan—and how one flubbed line at an NBC upfront helped create The Golden Girls. Updated Monstropolis plans hint at a larger land—and a suspiciously vacant cast parking lot Could a new DVC resort be rising near Blizzard Beach? Western Way roadwork says yes Disneyland's expansion plan: Coco, Avatar, and the final frontier of backstage space The doomed celebrity era of Imagineering, featuring Cheers-inspired Tiki Room and Wallace & Gromit Journey Into Imagination 3.0: how a triage effort (and stored figment AAs) saved the ride The DVC lounge dilemma: why redoing Imagination may need a bit more imagination Big plans, big ideas, and one very unfortunate cheese room. ⁠SHOW NOTES⁠ Support Our Sponsors DVC Resale Market Thinking about joining Disney Vacation Club or selling your contract? DVC Resale Market is the leader in the secondary market, with over 70,000 satisfied DVC members. Their expert team of 21 former DVC Cast Members brings unparalleled knowledge and experience to every transaction, making buying or selling DVC simple and stress-free. Learn More DVC Rental Store Dreaming of deluxe Disney accommodations at a fraction of the cost? The DVC Rental Store connects guests with incredible savings on Disney Vacation Club resorts. Whether you're a DVC member looking to rent your points or a guest looking to stay in style, the DVC Rental Store offers a seamless process for both. Don't forget—they also offer exciting point swaps for unforgettable experiences like cruises and adventures! Learn More Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa and Jim Hill break down the newest Monstropolis concept art and speculate on Disney's next big land grab near Blizzard Beach. They also examine Disneyland's expansion strategy, a Coco boat ride, and why the Avatar land plans are quietly devouring backstage space. Then, in part three of the Journey Into Imagination saga, Jim reveals how Figment almost got replaced by Michael Jordan—and how one flubbed line at an NBC upfront helped create The Golden Girls. Updated Monstropolis plans hint at a larger land—and a suspiciously vacant cast parking lot Could a new DVC resort be rising near Blizzard Beach? Western Way roadwork says yes Disneyland's expansion plan: Coco, Avatar, and the final frontier of backstage space The doomed celebrity era of Imagineering, featuring Cheers-inspired Tiki Room and Wallace & Gromit Journey Into Imagination 3.0: how a triage effort (and stored figment AAs) saved the ride The DVC lounge dilemma: why redoing Imagination may need a bit more imagination Big plans, big ideas, and one very unfortunate cheese room. ⁠SHOW NOTES⁠ Support Our Sponsors DVC Resale Market Thinking about joining Disney Vacation Club or selling your contract? DVC Resale Market is the leader in the secondary market, with over 70,000 satisfied DVC members. Their expert team of 21 former DVC Cast Members brings unparalleled knowledge and experience to every transaction, making buying or selling DVC simple and stress-free. Learn More DVC Rental Store Dreaming of deluxe Disney accommodations at a fraction of the cost? The DVC Rental Store connects guests with incredible savings on Disney Vacation Club resorts. Whether you're a DVC member looking to rent your points or a guest looking to stay in style, the DVC Rental Store offers a seamless process for both. Don't forget—they also offer exciting point swaps for unforgettable experiences like cruises and adventures! Learn More Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Close your eyes for a moment. Now imagine your life exactly as it is right now, with one difference: you have ten times the wealth you currently possess. Feel that reality. The security. The freedom. The possibilities.Now open your eyes. What changed? Nothing in your physical environment shifted. Yet for a moment, you inhabited a different reality—one that felt as real as this one. Here's a thought experiment: What if I told you there's no fundamental difference between that imagined prosperity and your current financial situation? What if both are equally real—or equally dream-like?How do you know you're not dreaming right now? We assume we're awake because our experience feels solid, consistent, governed by rules. But consider this: when you dream at night, doesn't the dream feel completely real while you're in it? Don't dream objects seem solid? Don't dream experiences evoke real emotions? When you're dreaming, do you know you're dreaming? In a dream, you might find yourself in a mansion, with unlimited wealth, and it feels absolutely real. Then you wake up to your current life circumstances. But what if this too is a dream—just a more consistent, collective one? What if prosperity isn't something you achieve in the world, but something you awaken to in consciousness?  

I am constantly experimenting with new sleep meditation styles and after several tries I came upon this technique. I found a way to alter the mana breathing technique to use in a sleep meditation. We create a unique environment to increase your mana, and then send it to your higher self followed with some amazing affirmations that are used to command the mana to create a reality with large sums of money. This is a way to empower your affirmations and this works beyond just subconscious reprogramming. We use the mana to empower your higher self to take these affirmations as commands in the quantum field. This creates a magical space in which you will wake up with miracles. We gather the mana in your heart space and then send it to our higher self. As we fall asleep we begin rewriting the structure of reality to create large sums of money and absolute prosperity. 

You are there because you want to be there at the soul level, and when you elevate your consciousness, your perception of reality to that of your soul, you will understand that. You will know that in a very visceral way. You will stop pleading with your helpers, your guides, your higher self to get you off of this rock. You will recognize the opportunities that show up as challenges are there to show you that you are Source Energy. They are not there to get you to amplify your desire to escape reality, whether that be by drugs or by spaceship. You are meant to engage with the reality that is before you as the Divine Source Energy Being that you are, and you are meant to see it all as Source Energy as well. And that is the best of both worlds. That is the best of all worlds, and that is why you wanted to incarnate on planet Earth. It is because Earth is giving you the best opportunity to have that experience in a new way, in a way you have never had it before. And so, you are there to be trailblazers and wayshowers. You are there to take the consciousness of humanity beyond where it has been before, and you are there to be one of the ones who initiates the blending, the merging of the two realms, to create Heaven on Earth. And sometimes that also means bringing more of the Arcturian system to Earth. Sometimes it means bringing more of the Pleiadian system to Earth. And sometimes it means bringing more of the Sirian and Lyran systems to Earth. We are not going to list all of the systems here, but you get the point. If you don't feel at home on Earth, then you are meant to make it your home by grounding in more of the energies that you do desire to play with. And yes, you do have that power and you do get to make that choice. Very good. We are The Creators, and we love you very much This is a collection of channelings from The Creators channeled by Daniel Scranton. You know Daniel from the Arcturian Council channelings. Daniel also channels a number of different entities including the founders This is from the book Channeled Wisdom From Higher Dimensional Beings https://www.amazon.com/Channeled-Wisdom-Higher-Dimensional-Beings-ebook/dp/B074GBRRB5/ This can be found on Daniel's website at https://www.danielscranton.com You can find Daniel at https://danielscranton.com/ Get a private channeled reading with Daniel & The 9D Arcturian Council here: https://danielscranton.com/session 

There is something transcendent in the simple act of walking—a primal rhythm that reconnects us to the very essence of what it means to be human. Each step becomes a meditation in motion, a silent conversation between body and earth that has remained unchanged since our ancestors first stood upright and gazed toward distant horizons. The cadence of footfalls creates a heartbeat with the world, synchronizing our breath with the whispers of wind through leaves, the distant calls of birds, the subtle symphony of existence that often goes unheard in our hurried lives. In walking, we discover the perfect pace for wonder. Not so fast that beauty blurs past unnoticed, not so slow that we lose the momentum that carries thought forward into new territories of understanding. Our minds, freed from the constraints of stillness, begin to wander paths as unpredictable and miraculous as those our feet might discover. Ideas connect that previously stood apart. Solutions emerge to questions long pondered. Creativity flows not despite our movement but because of it—as if each step generates the electricity of inspiration that illuminates corners of consciousness previously shrouded in shadow. This activation is specifically engineered for forward motion. Whether you're walking through a park, cycling down a path, or driving along a highway, that physical momentum creates neurological conditions impossible to replicate in stillness. The rhythmic pattern of your steps, the synchronized breath, the horizon constantly revealing itself—these elements combine to create the perfect neurobiological state for timeline shifting. With each step forward—each literal movement through physical space—you are not just moving symbolically toward your future. You are literally walking into the optimal timeline where prosperity flows naturally, where love surrounds you effortlessly, where happiness isn't something you chase but something you inhabit. The mechanics of reality respond to intention paired with physical action in ways science is only beginning to understand.