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On today's episode, we have the pleasure of exploring resilience and mindfulness with our special guest, Karim Rushdy. Our conversation centres around his inspiring journey of transformation through challenges, including years of chronic back pain and a significant financial loss. We talk about the profound impact of cultivating a beginner's mindset, re-framing life's obstacles and achieving excellence through the practice of mindfulness has had on his life.Karim is a mindfulness teacher, facilitator, and strategy advisor with extensive experience in Asia and the UK. After leaving university in England, he studied Mandarin in Shanghai and joined a restaurant start-up, which grew significantly before succumbing to the impacts of COVID-19 - a humbling lesson in resilience. He later earned an MBA from a leading Chinese business school and became Managing Director at a pan-Asian think tank, overseeing projects on business, policy and sustainability whilst leading leadership programs across 15 countries.In 2013, meditation helped Karim overcome his chronic back pain, inspiring a shift in his perspective. Now, he teaches mindfulness to elite athletes, corporate leaders, and teams with Mindful Peak Performance (MPP), and serves as a Trustee at Breathworks, a mindfulness charity focused on managing pain and illness.Karim's insights on harmonising personal and professional growth, emphasising gratitude, service and authentic connections as cornerstones of a fulfilling life are powerful lessons. Tune in to uncover how mindfulness and a growth mindset can empower you to turn adversity into opportunities for growth and success. In this episode:00:15:48 - 'No Mud, No Lotus' & ‘The Beginner's Mindset' – theories behind the Buddhist metaphors, linking personal growth to overcoming adversities, and the significance of maintaining a beginner's mindset for continued success.00:27:33 - Coaching & the growth mindset - the benefits of working with coaches to access growth zones and how mindfulness contributes to personal development and 'getting out of your own way.'00:39:05 - Overcoming back pain - Karim recounts his struggle with debilitating back pain and depression, leading to a transformative journey involving mindfulness and meditation practices.00:53:21 - The Four Buckets approach - Karim's framework for a balanced life.01:09:42 - Resilience, financial loss & reflective gratitude - emphasising the role of gratitude and mindfulness in maintaining resilience and a positive outlook despite significant setbacks.Connect with Karim here:www.karim-rushdy.comwww.mindfulpeakperformance.comPlease like, subscribe or follow, so you're notified of any new episodes coming up, and if you're keen to reach Rusty or Simon with any suggestions, feedback or comments, you can contact them via the show's LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bouncebackability-podcast/ 

Max Schneider uses sand and salt escapes to help his clients avoid burnout. After burning out from a decade in consulting, Max sought healing through a transformative surf and yoga retreat in Costa Rica, where he finally found the clarity and calm he'd been seeking. Inspired, he created “sand and salt” retreats to offer others the same renewal. Max's experiences enable him to design personalized, small-group retreats that calm the nervous system and help high-achieving professionals recharge. His team is dedicated to curating escapes that leave clients feeling refreshed, balanced, and ready to thrive in their lives and careers. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.sandandsaltescapes.com Most Influential Person Sam Mallick, a friend who runs a company called Notable Effect on Emotions While growing up I think a lot of us are taught to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps. Through mindfulness, I've learned that those emotions are stored in the body and you can't run from them. Those emotions will come out. It could be in the form of shingles and anxiety attacks which I've had. You can't run from that kind of stuff. It stays in there. It Will metastasize cells into skin cancer. We've seen that happen twice actually with my wife. Stress and those emotions don't run away. Thoughts on Breathing The reason why in meditation we focus on our breath blew my mind when I first started practicing meditation. We focus on our breath because the only place that we can breathe is in the present moment. If we're trying to cultivate presence through meditation, all we have to do is focus on our breath. Close your eyes, feel your chest move in and out. When I first learned that, it was the biggest aha moment for me. Suggested Resources Book: No Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh App: n/a Bullying Story My first job after graduation was in outside sales for a manufacturing company. I was sent to Boston with no cost-of-living adjustment and just two weeks of PTO. During the holidays, I asked my manager if I could work from our home office to spend more time with family. He yelled, questioning why I thought I was special. I pushed back aggressively, feeling cornered. Looking back, I cringe. If I'd practiced mindfulness, I'd have responded with more compassion—for myself and for him—and likely managed the situation better. Related Episodes The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times; Katherine May A Vipasana Retreat May Be Your Greatest Mindfulness Experience The Wind Through the Trees

Lessons from 'No Mud, No Lotus' by Thich Nhat Hanh Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the best-known Zen Buddhist teachers in the 21st century. Listen to episode 32 on Hanh's book 'Happiness' for more lessons. Ways to Support: Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?=⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://becomingantifragile.com/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

AdaptabilityIn this episode of Reclaiming Your Hue, we dive deep into the peaks and valleys of motherhood and entrepreneurship with our special guest, Lindsey Bomgren and discuss key themes around adaptability. Lindsey shares her journey of being a Mompreneur, sharing some incredibly vulnerable moments she experienced of which are unveiled whole heartedly in her story.  From moments of success to overcoming adversity and her story of resilience through leaning into Faith, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and inspiration for current & aspiring Mompreneurs.Lindsey's perspective on getting nitty gritty on your burning desires is captivating. She's truly in a trailblazing journey right now!Key Topics Covered:- Lindsey's Personal & Entrepreneural journey- Major successes and breakthrough moments in her entrepreneurial journey- Challenges and setbacks faced, and strategies for resilience- Balancing the dual roles of Mother and entrepreneur- Practical tips for aspiring mompreneurs- Current projects and future aspirationsConnect with Lindsey:YouTube: @nourishmoveloveIG: @nourishmoveloveWebsite: NourishMoveLoveResources Referenced:Buy Back Your Time by Dan MartellNo Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat HanhBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertBlue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim & Renee MauborgneContact the Host, Kelly Kirk: Email: info.ryh7@gmail.com Get Connected/Follow: IG: @reclaimingyourhue_ryh & @thekelly.tanke.kirk Facebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook Page YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@RYHReclaimingYourHue Credits: Editor: Joseph Kirk Music: Kristofer Tanke Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

How do you hone the GRIT through all those open tabs?In this episode of Reclaiming Your Hue, we dive deep into the peaks and valleys of motherhood and entrepreneurship with our special guest, Jessica LeGare.Jessica shares her journey of being a Mompreneur, peeling back the proverbial onion of Motherhood and her push into entrepreneurship.....and everything between. From moments of success to overcoming adversity and her story of resilience, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and inspiration for current & aspiring Mompreneurs.Jessica's perspective on taking ownership of yourself and plugging forward is incredible. She's truly in a transformative journey right now!Key Topics Covered:- Jessica's Personal & Entrepreneural journey- Major successes and breakthrough moments in her entrepreneurial journey- Challenges and setbacks faced, and strategies for resilience- Balancing the dual roles of Mother and entrepreneur- Practical tips for aspiring mompreneurs- Current projects and future aspirationsConnect with Jessica:IG: @jlcs_projectmgmtLinkedIn: JL Commercial Services LLCLinkedIn: Jessica LeGareEmail: jessica@jlcsllc.comWebsite: www.jlcsllc.comResources:No Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh  There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem by Wayne W. Dyer Contact the Host, Kelly Kirk: Email: info.ryh7@gmail.com Get Connected/Follow: IG: @reclaimingyourhue_ryh & @thekelly.tanke.kirk Facebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook Page YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@RYHReclaimingYourHue Credits: Editor: Joseph Kirk Music: Kristofer Tanke Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

In this episode of the Secular Buddhism podcast, we explore the Buddhist perspective on suffering and how we can transform our relationship with it. We'll explore how changing our relationship with suffering can lead to personal growth, wisdom, and even unexpected joy. This episode offers listeners practical tools to apply Buddhist concepts in their daily lives, encouraging a curious and compassionate approach to life's challenges. Whether you're new to Buddhist ideas or a long-time practitioner, this episode provides valuable insights for navigating the inevitable difficulties of human existence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 เม.ย. 67 - ได้ดีชีวิตงามเพราะความทุกข์ : ไม่ว่าในทางโลกหรือทางธรรม ความทุกข์มันมีประโยชน์ ไม่เจอความทุกข์เสียเลยมันก็ไม่ดี แต่ถ้าเจอความทุกข์หนักไปก็อาจจะไม่รอด ถ้าเจอความทุกข์พอประมาณก็สามารถที่จะเป็นเครื่องหนุนส่งให้ชีวิตนี้เจริญงอกงามได้ ไม่ใช่เฉพาะในทางโลก แต่ว่ารวมถึงในทางธรรม เพราะฉะนั้นชาวพุทธจริง ๆ ไม่กลัวทุกข์ เพราะว่าถ้าไม่เจอทุกข์ จะรู้ธรรมหรือเห็นธรรมได้อย่างไร แต่ถ้ารู้จักพุทธศาสนาอย่างผิวเผิน คิดแต่จะหนีทุกข์อย่างเดียว ทำบุญเพื่อหนีทุกข์ เพราะคิดว่าบุญนี้จะทำให้มีโชคมีลาภ ไม่เจ็บไม่ป่วย ทั้งที่มันก็สวนทางกับความเป็นจริง   แต่ถ้าหากว่าเข้าใจธรรมะอย่างแท้จริง ก็จะรู้ว่าทุกข์นี้มีประโยชน์ เพราะว่าถ้ารู้ทุกข์ก็สามารถพ้นทุกข์ได้ ท่านติช นัท ฮันห์ ถึงกับเขียนเป็นคติธรรมสั้น ๆ เป็นภาษาอังกฤษ No Mud, No Lotus ไม่มีโคลนตมก็ไม่มีดอกบัว คือไม่มีความทุกข์ก็ไม่มีการรู้ธรรมหรือตรัสรู้   เพราะฉะนั้นเมื่อใดก็ตามที่เราเจอทุกข์ให้ถือว่าได้ของดี แม้จะเจอทุกข์หนักๆ แต่ถ้าหากว่ามีธรรมะ ทุกข์หนักๆ ก็สามารถจะกลายเป็นแรงผลักให้เกิดดวงตาเห็นธรรมได้ ไม่จำเป็นว่าจะต้องเจอทุกข์แบบพอประมาณ แต่อันนี้ก็ต้องอาศัยกัลยาณมิตรช่วยด้วย เจอทุกข์หนักๆ แต่มีกัลยาณมิตรก็สามารถที่จะเกิดสติได้ปัญญาได้ 

Today, on Notable Leaders' Radio, I speak with Michelle Russo, Chief Communications Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce & Perry Yeatman, Head of Corporate, Save the Children. They speak to the critical attributes a leader needs to be successful in today's business environment, the impact asking questions plays in advancing your career, and the importance of being a visionary leader.   In today's episode, we discuss: Visionary leaders inspire, motivate, and connect the impact of individual roles to the bigger picture. “You can be a leader from any seat, and the world needs more leaders.” ~Perry Yeatman Asking questions comes from strength, not weakness. Michelle tells us to be fearless about asking questions so you spend your time on the most high impact activities. The impact of negative energy is contagious, so is positive energy. Be the positive. Wherever you go, show up to add value and make things better. Michelle tells us to “be curious, be fearless, be yourself.”   RESOURCES: Complementary Resources: www.savechildren.org     Perry Yeatman's Bio: A seasoned, international executive with a proven track record of taking on challenging assignments and delivering - both vision and revenue. An impressive breadth of experience: from General Manager in a global professional services firm to function head for a Fortune 50 company to President of a global foundation to teacher and counselor in higher education to non-profit leader. I am a highly versatile, outcome-focused leader who has created significant value across sectors and in markets around the globe. I am also a recognized speaker, award-winning author and social entrepreneur. Unique blend of strategic vision and operations: can both envision and execute new strategies to achieve dramatic results. Attracts, develops and retains world class talent: creates high performing, accountable teams; leads and manages complex organizational change; drives employee engagement; wisely leverages her global network of talented individuals. Coalition-builder: develops strategic alliances; builds effective partnerships; leads cross-functional teams. Financially-astute: aggressively drives growth from traditional and non-traditional sources with a strong ROI mentality. Experienced in organizational transformations: from start-ups to M&A to turnarounds.  Board-savvy: understands board governance, group dynamics and strategic agenda setting. Effective communicator: personable, articulate; makes the complex simple; strong presenter and keen listener; all delivered with a sense of humor. Website: www.savechildren.org  Website: www.yourcareeryourterms.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perry-yeatman/ @perryyeatman Michelle Russo's Bio: Michelle Russo joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – the world's largest advocacy organization for business – as its first CCO in April 2019. Representing companies of all sizes and across all sectors, the Chamber is the voice of American business in Washington DC, across the country and around the world.  Before joining the Chamber, Russo led global and corporate communications for Discovery, Inc., where she built and managed the company's reputation as a global media leader, including its debut as a publicly traded company. During a 14-year tenure, she spent four years in London supervising cross-functional marketing and communications teams across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific and led the top-to-bottom communications and public affairs strategy for the company's groundbreaking first broadcast of the Olympic Winter Games across Europe.  Earlier in her career, Russo was a media consultant on two Presidential campaigns and served as the primary spokesperson on media regulation at the Federal Communications Commission under both Democratic and Republican leadership. Website: https://www.uschamber.com/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/MichelleRusso1  @Michelle_Russo Resources that support this podcast discussion: Brave, Not Perfect – https://amzn.to/49JWq40  by Reshma Saujani Gravitas - https://amzn.to/3UfpLO4 by Lisa Sun No Mud, No Lotus - https://amzn.to/3QdzHpS by Thich Nhat Hanh Self-Compassion - https://amzn.to/449wwFH by Kristin Neff, Ph.D Radical Self-Forgiveness - https://amzn.to/3QcSAJN by Colin Tipping A Master Class in Gremlin Taming  - https://amzn.to/3QftpGC by Rick Carson Belinda's Bio: Belinda is a sought-after Leadership Advisor, Coach, Consultant, Keynote speaker, and a leading authority in guiding global executives, professionals, and small business owners to become today's highly respected leaders. As the Founder of BelindaPruyne.com, Belinda works with such organizations as IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, BBDO, The BAM Connection, Hilton, Leidos, Yale School of Medicine, Landis, and the Discovery Channel. Most recently, she redesigned two global internal advertising agencies for Cella, a leader in creative staffing and consulting. She is a founding C-suite and executive management coach for Chief, the fastest-growing executive women's network. Since 2020, Belinda has delivered more than 72 interviews with top-level executives and business leaders who share their inner journey to success; letting you know the truth of what it took to achieve their success in her Notable Leaders Radio podcast. She gained a wealth of expertise in the client services industry as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, managing 500 people around the globe. With over 20+ years of leadership development experience, she brings industry-wide recognition to the executives and companies she works with. Whether a startup, turnaround, acquisition, or global corporation, executives and companies continue to turn to Pruyne for strategic and impactful solutions in a rapidly shifting economy and marketplace. Website: Belindapruyne.com Email Address: hello@belindapruyne.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindapruyne  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotableLeadersNetwork.BelindaPruyne/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/belindapruyne?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindapruyne/   

No Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh introduces ways to be in touch with suffering without being overwhelmed by it. It acknowledges that because suffering can feel so bad, we try to run away from it or cover it up by consuming, but unless we're able to face our suffering, we can't be present and available to life, and happiness will continue to elude us. The Art of Transforming Suffering "No Mud, No Lotus" by Thich Nhat Hanh - Book PReview Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 7 Book 17 Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3Qh4H8F GET IT. READ :) #joy #transformation #awareness  FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behavior http://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/ Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESS https://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sfwalker/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sfwalker/support

Dora Kamau reflects on the "No mud, no lotus" philosophy, applying it to social media's challenges and opportunities for growth, as explored in Headspace's teachings. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is a SOLO from Bella on why the SHADOW is an integral piece of the self-discovery and liberation puzzle. With the shadow present as she speaks, Bella offers an insightful perspective change on why your shadow is nothing to fear, but something to accept and understand deeply. When bypassing and avoidance of our dark parts might seem intriguing, integration of the shadow allows us to experience a sense of liberation where full self acceptance breeds true spiritual alignment. What is the shadow on an individual and collective scale? Carl Jung's insight on the collective unconscious Returning back to our nature by accepting our shadow Bella's personal experience moving through the discomfort of change and transition Why acceptance of your dark, ugly, sticky side is fundamental to your growth and becoming More on the shadow: The shadow, in the realm of spirituality and Jungian psychology, represents the unconscious and suppressed aspects of an individual's personality, encompassing both positive and negative elements that are often overlooked or denied. Embracing and integrating the shadow is a crucial step towards personal growth, leading to greater self-awareness and a more balanced, authentic life. Connect with Bella: Mentorship Human Design Readings @BellaSolanot on IG @TheAlignmentEffect on TikTok Join the OOOMIE Gang: @OOOM.Pod on IG @OOOM.Pod on TikTok @OathToGrowth on IG

Menschen, die plötzlich einen anderen Weg einschlagen, faszinieren mich. Was führt zu dieser Transformation? Zu diesem Wandel? Warum entsteht plötzlich der Wunsch, etwas Eigenes zu kreieren? Und wie soll dieses "Neu" aussehen?Christina kannte ich durch ihre Beiträge auf Social Media. Zuerst durch Pfeffer und Frost, das durch die Höhle der Löwen medienbekannt wurde. Aber immer mehr beeindruckte mich ihre authentische Art, über persönliches Wachstum und schwierige Entscheidungen zu sprechen.In dieser Podcastfolge tauchen wir in ihre Geschichte ein: Wie es sich anfühlt, wenn plötzlich das Startup, in dem man arbeitet, eine so immense Medienpräsenz erhält. Warum sie beschloss, auszusteigen und mit anderen Mitgründern etwas Eigenes zu starten. Außerdem teilt sie, was sie glaubt, dass die Business-Gesellschaft dringend mehr benötigt."Hier kannst du dich mit Christina Lang auf LinkedIn vernetzen-----------------------------------------

Happy October Queer Kitties!  In this episode, we welcome back one of our amazing guests, Melissa from episode “The Giver (2020 Wrap-up)”. Listen in as we glimpse some of her incredible personal growths and life changes since last year at Sum Of Us festival.  We were also blessed to get a chance to speak to Melissa's kiddo, Morgan, who gave us a new perspective on their mother's transformation, as well as a look into their own personal journey towards wellness.  Hope you enjoy!  FEATURED GUESTS: Melissa (all pronouns): @felicia_tamaguchi Morgan (they/them): @morgana_97 WELLNESS RESOURCES: Check out all the wellness resources mentioned on the podcast here THE CREW: Host: V (All Pronouns Accepted) @lovenessmonsta Executive Producers: Stevie Cua (All Pronouns Accepted) @steviesees Producer: Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson Associate Producer: Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14 Music: Produced and Composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him) CONNECT: Follow us on Instagram @questwellnesspod Email us your community S/O questwellnesspod@gmail.com Podcast is produced in collaboration with Kinoko Chocolates & Puka Puka Creative. Episode transcripts available by email request questwellnesspod@gmail.com.

Michael chats with Jon Zimmerman, CEO of Holon Solutions about why now is such a critical time to get value based care right, how it will adjust administrative work in healthcare and how organizations can make the most impact with value based care. 

This is our first program year since the pandemic that feels like back to “normal.” What will the lessons of the past few years teach us about who we are now, and what will we learn about ourselves and our congregation? A talk from Rev. Kelli Clement. The post No Mud, No Lotus appeared first on First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis.

Without mud, the beautiful lotus flower could not grow. This is an analogy of life—without pain or suffering, there cannot be happiness. Let's join our YFM class as they share about rally, life, and happiness!

Hello everyone and Welcome Back to Mindfully Stoic Channel. Our channel is dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.Interest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown exponentially in recent years. For millions around the world, mindfulness has become a life-style choice, enhancing and enriching everyday experience.This guided meditation is on the idea of non-attachment taught in various religions and philosophies such as Buddhism, Taoism, and Stoicism. Non-attachment can be described as the overcoming of emotional clinging to ideas, identities, externals, and things outside of our control. By not attaching ourselves to these things we can experience less suffering and more empathy for others. Prior to discussing non-attachment, I will quote Alan Watts to help ground ourselves in the present moment.Thanks for watching!✨

Hello everyone and Welcome Back to Mindfully Stoic Channel. Our channel is dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.Interest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown exponentially in recent years. For millions around the world, mindfulness has become a life-style choice, enhancing and enriching everyday experience.Today's guided meditation is about ego and how we can eliminate it. Ego is difficult to define but can be summarized by our false sense of self that seeks for approval, engages in self-deception, and places blame on others for one's own mistakes. It is the part of us that is overly concerned with portraying ourselves in a way to others that may not be entirely true. Having an over inflated ego can damage relationships and prevent one from realizing their true potential.Thanks for watching!✨

Hello everyone and Welcome Back to Mindfully Stoic Channel. Our channel is dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.Interest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown exponentially in recent years. For millions around the world, mindfulness has become a life-style choice, enhancing and enriching everyday experience.In this meditation, I will be discussing Buddhist and stoic concepts on how to overcome adversity. The Stoics teach us that people who thrive in the face of hardship don't do so through happy thoughts. Instead, they shift their perspective to see things more objectively; focus on what they can control to make the bad situation better.Thanks for watching!#mindfulness#philosophy#buddhism#stoicism#meditation#MindfullyStoic

You read about Me. You share about Me. Sometimes you even believe in Me, but you still don't trust Me.What you call faith is often just distraction, from the appearances,with other appearances. True Faith is when you face the problem, the appearance, and all you see is My Face, all you hear is My Voice, all you feel is My Promise.That's the difference between yesterday and today-LOVE, sustained. "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His Love endures forever."-Psalm 136:1 ********Today's Practice:Instead of Where's Waldo, keep asking, 'where's Jesus'? Where's the Christ?And keep seeing It shining through appearances, as appearances, as you.  I Love you, Niknikki@curlynikki.comPlease help me keep the show ad free + Get Merch!▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings________________________________Today's Quotes: "God, may I focus more on what I'm trying to get to, than on where I'm trying to get away from."-@Dayal.gauranga"Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy.Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy.Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy.Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy.Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy."-St. Augustine"When the Lord God, the Holy Spirit, visits us [he says] and comes to us in the fuliness of his ineffable goodness, then we have to stop praying and refrain from prayer itself. The praying soul speaks and offers up words, but at the descent of the Holy Spirit it must be utterly silent so that it can clearly hear and truly understand the words of eternal life which the Spirit condescends to bring to it."-St Seraphim of Sarov "The will of God will never take you where the grace of God won't sustain you."-Unknown "We live in a Christ-soaked universe that is pulling us into the abundant, resurrection life of Jesus. We can either let go and trust the process or we can resist and suffer. Either way, death is the inevitable entryway into resurrection life."-Brandy Anderson"Just because something hasn't manifested, doesn't mean it can't. You are not miles away from what you want, and you are not years, or hours, or months, or weeks away from what you want. You're only vibrations away from what you want."- Esther Hicks"If you can recognize and accept your pain without running away from it, you will discover that although pain is there, joy can also be there at the same time."- Thich Nhat Hanh, No Mud, No Lotus"God desires to give us everything we just have to be empty enough to receive it."-Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Support the show

Cinthia interviews Ann Jonas, a Shamanic Transformational Coach and Intuitive Healer. Ann is the proprietor of The Lotus Path. "No Mud, No Lotus."Spring is the beginning of Ann's year, even though a person's birthday may represent the beginning of his or her personal year. March is often a time for spring cleaning and restarting in alignment with our planet.Sacred Connection is Ann's online program. The Spring program is centered on releasing and starting anew. Cinthia is one of the teachers of the Sacred Connection program. Cinthia Varkevisser can be reached at www.cinthiavarkevisser.comMichelle Walters can be reached at www.michellewalters.net

You do not want to miss today's episode. Kristin is a renowned yoga teacher, studio owner, founder of Squamish Water Kefir and so much more. And now she is helping us navigate mid-life and the wise crone years of womanhood. With her new No muck, No Lotus program she helps us reimagine what our lives and future can look like as women entering a new stage of our lives. And reminds us to schedule time for ourselves to help embody who we want to become. She bucks the narrative we have been fed and shows us how life is just beginning or at least in the Hump day of our years. This is such an important conversation and to have women like Kristin to look up to as we embrace aging and decide how we want to show up and envision our lives to look. Life is an experiment. And mostly she reinstills our capacity for possibility. This conversation left me feeling inspired. ** apologies for the dog barks in the background. This podcast is also an experiment and I'm learning as I go. Ie - let dog in, and have treats on hand hahaha ** I hope you enjoy today's episode. You can find Kristin at the below links: https://ageingwell.ca/ @ageingwell.ca @kristincampbellyoga @squamishwaterkefir And of course, please rate & review the podcast if you enjoyed today's episode. And share it with someone who you think would enjoy it. Tag me @frommartyrtomagic and let me know your feedback, or future episode requests. xo Shannon

Feed the Good Guys   In our last couple +1s, we hung out with a couple of wise Indian masters and their gurus.    We talked about what to do if we're afraid of ghosts (approach them!) and how to deal with the bitter process of changing our behaviors (keep chewing!).   Today I want to chat about ghosts for another moment.   This time we'll go a little further east and visit Vietnam where the great Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh was born and raised.   When I searched my Mac for “ghosts” to find the Yogananda wisdom I was looking for, I saw that Thich Nhat Hanh ALSO talked about ghosts in his great book No Mud, No Lotus.   Here's the passage.   He tells us: “The Buddha said that nothing can survive without food. This is true, not just for the physical existence of living beings, but also for states of mind. Love needs to be nurtured and fed to survive; and our suffering also survives because we enable and feed it. We ruminate on suffering, regret, and sorrow. We chew on them, swallow them, bring them back up, and eat them again and again. If we're feeding our suffering while we're walking, working, eating, or talking, we are making ourselves victims of the ghosts of the past, of the future, or our worries in the present. We're not living our lives.”   Know this: Nothing (including ghosts!) survives without food.   So…   Want the ghosts to go away?   Then…   QUIT FEEDING THEM.   Eckhart Tolle echoes this wisdom in The Power of Now.   He tells us: “Once you realize that a certain kind of food makes you sick, would you carry on eating that food and keep asserting that it is okay to be sick?”   In The Magic of Thinking Big, David Schwartz uses another metaphor to bring the point home.    He tells us: “Deposit only positive thoughts in your memory bank. Let's face it squarely: everyone encounters plenty of unpleasant, embarrassing, and discouraging situations. But unsuccessful and successful people deal with these situations in directly opposite ways. Unsuccessful people take them to heart, so to speak. They dwell on the unpleasant situations, thereby giving them a good start in their memory. At night the unpleasant situation is the last thing they think about... Confident, successful people, on the other hand, ‘don't give it another thought.' Successful people specialize in putting positive thoughts into their memory bank.”   Let's starve the bad stuff and feed the good stuff.   TODAY.   + + +    btw: We talked about a similar idea in this +1 on Starving Fear of Its Favorite Food.

While the Buddha assured us that our meditation practice is the path to freedom, he also explained that in order for us to achieve a more profound happiness than we could ever find outside of ourselves, we first need to take an honest, courageous look at all the ways that we create more suffering for ourselves. This talk explores the many different types of dukkha (suffering) that we experience, and how shining a light on them through our practice can help soften and even dissipate them.

We heal in community. I was born into a community as a woman of color, and I love to continue that legacy by hosting events and retreats for my clients to help them find a community too. I recently hosted a retreat for established business owners, and in this episode, I'm sharing 5 reflections from the retreat for your life and business. These reflections came not only from me but from the other business owners at the retreat. We all learned from each other, and I want to continue that in this episode. I'm talking about the importance of taking time to reflect and sharing some prompts for you to reflect on in your life, so listen closely to catch all of the reflections and the action items that I'm suggesting too. If you have FOMO because you couldn't attend the retreat, this is for you.Show notes are always available at elainelou.com/podcast/33.Resources Mentioned:Sign Up for the Next Retreat: elainelou.com/retreatHarpinder Mann: Yoga + Meditation Teacher:https://www.harpindermann.comNo Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh: https://www.amazon.com/No-Mud-Lotus-Transforming-Suffering/dp/1937006859Deer Park Monastery: https://deerparkmonastery.org/Brenda Moreno: Founder of In.Visible Paradigms, an Anti-Oppression Organization: https://www.invisibleparadigms.com/Christene Joy Gonzales: Yoga Instructor + MOC Coach: https://www.instagram.com/lead.with.joy/Kat Magsaysay: Event and Experience Manager: https://www.saysayexperience.com/Where We Can Connect:Apply to schedule a call to see if the Color Your Dreams Inner Circle is a good fit for you: https://elainelou.com/innercircleSchedule a call with me: https://elainelou.com/callJoin my weekly Color Your Dreams Newsletter: http://elainelou.com/joinFollow Along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainelou_Follow Along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamelainelouConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaineloucartas

I'm baaaaaaaack!! It's been a while and boy, have I missed you all. I've been busy learning how to "sort my mail" and get this life of mine back on track. Today we will catch up with things that have happened since I dropped that bomb of a last episode back in March.Things burning through my mind right now...friendship, being and introvert, paradigm shifts, the beauty of living in the gray area, and basically just finding a way to exist (and flourish) in this deeply divided world we are living in.I'm taking you on a quick review of the tectonic shift that has been my life so far in 2022 and hopefully answering some questions that so many of you have had for me. Spoiler alert: I'm all good now...finally! No Mud, No Lotus!

No mud, no lotus. This simple yet profound statement can be applied to many situations in life. When we encounter difficulties, it is often tempting to want to avoid them or push them away. However, these difficulties are often our best opportunity for growth. By embracing our triggers and facing our challenges head-on, we can transform them into opportunities for learning and expansion. I talk about this and dive deeper into this on today's podcast episode The Create Your Vibrant Life Podcast #128 titled "No mud no lotus - Change Adversity To Success" So the next time you're feeling stuck, remember: no mud, no lotus. Allow yourself to be immersed in the mud, and trust that the lotus will emerge. Stay tuned. Take a screenshot and share your takeaways on Instagram @padmaali  www.padmaali.com*********Padma Ali is a coach and a guide helping evolved purpose driven, executives like you to create impact by aligning with your highest potential For more information visit www.padmaali.com****Special Announcement****I have just a few spots for one on one coaching in 2022, please Email padma@padmaali.com to request a call or schedule a one time session here . Serious interest only.***************If you've enjoyed this episode and felt inspired, we'd love to hear about it and know your takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your insta stories and tag me @padmaali. OTHER RESOURCES FOR YOUDon't forget to leave a review on iTunes or Spotify! InstagramLinked InYouTube ChannelFacebook

You will not always feel motivated and inspired during your creative process. Sometimes the creative block produces “muck”. In today's episode we talk about the difference between burnout and muck, the process of pushing through it, and why every painting can't do all things. Sign up for our studio newsletters at: https://www.AmeighArt.com https://www.JaclynSanders.com https://www.levelupartists.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AmeighArt https://www.instagram.com/JSandersStudio Music by: https://www.coreyclaxton.com Watching or listening to one of our earlier episodes? The Art Studio Insights podcast was recently renamed the Level Up Artists podcast!

We sit down with the young and energetic Ben Prendergast as he shares his journey with alcoholism and how his hardships helped him realize how much life is worth fighting for.Support the show

The beautiful Lotus flowers are grown in the dirtiest of waters.   What if the most beautiful businesses come from the most challenging times?  The folks at Softway certainly exemplified that. Lotus flowers are a spiritual symbol of resilience, and Kelly reminds us of the 4Cs of resilence: be curious, creative, compassionate, confident.  Hat tip to Matt Tinney for the idea for this episode! Curious about some more businesses who found the beauty after the mud? Listen in as we share stories from: Play-doh Starbucks YouTube And others who are designed to give back: Bombas Danone NA Greyston Bakery  Athleta Tentree

Today's episode features the work of Thich Nhat Hanh. If you'd like to find out more about his work or order the book Richard suggests as a good starting point, "No Mud, No Lotus" please use the following link: https://bookshop.org/books/no-mud-no-lotus-the-art-of-transforming-suffering/9781937006853 Welcome to This Shifting Moment with Richard Burr and Josh Cobia We're seeking a profound shift in the way that we react to things through weekly conversations on what matters most. As always please reach out to us @ ThisShiftingmoment@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at @ThisShiftingMoment Leave us a voicemail @ (424) 603-254 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/this-shifting-moment/message

Książka Thich Nhat Hanh - No Mud, No Lotus Zapraszam do lektury moich książek: Nie daj sobie spieprzyć życia. Sposoby na toksycznych ludzi https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/3/toklud Psychopata w pracy, w rodzinie i wśród znajomych: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/psywpr.htm Totem. Jak zbudować poczucie własnej wartości: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/totemj.htm Święty spokój. Instrukcja obsługi emocji: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/swiety.htm Życie. Następny poziom: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/zycie2.htm Alchemia duchowego rozwoju: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/aldurv.htm Mantra ciszy. 7 reguł duchowej ścieżki: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/7regdu.htm Motocyklizm. Droga do mindfulness: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/motozy.htm Pokonaj stres z Kaizen: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/pokosk.htm Schudnij z Kaizen: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/pokoty.htm Model transpersonalny https://www.fundacjahs.org/sklep/model_transpersonalny-ebook/ Oferta moich szkoleń video: Zarządzanie emocjami: https://bit.ly/2IFmNOE Re-konstrukcja relacji: https://bit.ly/31Kl1FU Mindfulness: https://bit.ly/3bU5iHb Sztuka komunikacji: https://bit.ly/3eLJIpm Jak pokonać stres?: https://bit.ly/2VwL4ff Poziomy świadomości: https://bit.ly/3x0sw85 Motywacja: https://bit.ly/3Aa3Njc Oferta moich otwartych szkoleń i warsztatów: Zarządzanie emocjami: https://bit.ly/2oH5QJj Warsztaty medytacyjne: http://bit.ly/2AJHJ4I Akademia terapii transpersonalnej: https://bit.ly/2Vz7zAa Opis metody, której uczę i w której pracuję: Model transpersonalny: https://bit.ly/2OCI4wr Informacje na temat sesji indywidualnej: https://bit.ly/33kQkVL Realizacja video mini-wykładów jest możliwa dzięki środkom i zasobom Fundacji Hinc Sapientia https://www.fundacjahs.org. Jeśli uważasz, że publikowane tutaj mini-wykłady są przydatne i warto kontynuować ich produkcję to możesz ją wesprzeć darowizną na cele statutowe fundacji (wpłaty z pośrednictwem płatności on-line już od 10 zł) https://bit.ly/2nB1Tci Dziękuję:-) Jarosław Gibas

Blessings of the Water/Natural Knowingness Transcript We've been exploring the connection of mind and emotions throughout our practice of breath. Uniting heart and mind has been a central piece of work. In this episode we feel the harmony and resonance of that exploration and find out more about how our heart and mind work together. Creating this balance leads to mental fluidity and emotional flow, allowing us to rise into higher frequencies of light. From there we encounter a flowing, beautiful pattern of cooling light that we use to cleanse and clear the water of our bodies, our area and all of planet Earth. We recognize the ability of water to hold information and give ourselves the suggestion to bless our water as we partake throughout our days. This episode is dedicated to Thich Nhat Hahn, the Vietnamese Buddhist Monk who died 1.22.22.  Blessed Journeys, dear Teacher. His books Peace is Every Step and No Mud, No Lotus are well worth a read. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/peace-is-every-step-thich-nhat-hanh/1111593434?ean=9780553351392 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/no-mud-no-lotus-thich-nhat-hanh/1119845087?ean=9781937006853'Ascent into Heaven' music by Sanaya Roman (orindaben.com)Podcast production by iRonickmedia.comDisclaimer:Breath exercises are not intended to diagnose or treat illness. Anyone undertaking to practice breath awareness and exercises should be mindful of their health and consult their health care practitioner if they have any questions about their fitness for this practice.

Kjersti and Kristi are back to talk about finding purpose as a parent! Whether you are searching for meaning and purpose in a big way or a small way we've got you covered. In this episode Kjersti and Kristi talk about assessing personal values, connecting to community and other tools for discovering and exploring your raison d'être. Mentioned in this episode: How To Raise and Adult by Julie Lythcott Haims How to Find Your Purpose in Life by Jeremy Adam Smith of Greater Good Magazine Mommy Burnout by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler No Mud, No Lotus by Thich That Hanh Music Together. www.musictogether.com Bad on Paper Podcast Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson The Lies That Bind by Emily Giffin Shop Our Books: Kjersti's book Running for Mental Health + Kristi's book Self-Care 101 for Busy Parents Connect on Instagram: @thementalmile @parentselfcare @kjersti_running_therapy

The witches are back! 2.2.2022 felt fitting to drop the first ep of season 2. Nicole and Megan try out the Italian EvaLuna red blend to their delight. So many events happening as we speak! Lunar New Year, Aquarius New Moon, Imbolc...listen in to find out more. Some key takeaways are 'don't touch my tarot cards' and No Mud, No Lotus, plus a look at the Ace of Pentacles tarot card. Thanks to The Keep Downtown for their sponsorship. Cheers, witches!

Daughter, Wife, and Recent Graduate LAUREN KATAKOWSKI sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Agoraphobia, Depression, Nutrition, and Learning you're okay, just breathe in "NO MUD, NO LOTUS" Last Letters Website

23 ม.ค. 65 - คุณูปการของท่านติช นัท ฮันห์ : เพราะฉะนั้นเรื่องการภาวนากับการทำงานเพื่อสังคม จึงไม่แยกจากกัน คำสอนของท่านยังชี้ให้เห็นถึงความเชื่อมโยงสัมพันธ์ของสิ่งต่างๆที่ดูเหมือนขัดแย้งกันอยู่เสมอ อย่างเช่นท่านบอกว่า ดอกไม้กับขยะ แยกจากกันไม่ออก เพราะว่าดอกไม้เมื่อทิ้งไว้สักพักหรือระยะหนึ่ง ก็กลายเป็นขยะ แล้วขยะในที่สุดก็ก่อเกิดเป็นดอกไม้ เพราะว่าขยะกลายเป็นปุ๋ยให้กับดอกไม้เจริญงอกงาม อันนี้เป็นอิทัปปัจจยตาที่ท่านอธิบายให้เห็นง่ายๆ   รวมทั้งชี้ให้เห็นว่า ทุกสิ่งมันประกอบด้วยสิ่งที่ไม่ใช่มัน อย่างเช่นเก้าอี้ ก็เกิดจากสิ่งที่ไม่ใช่เก้าอี้ เก้าอี้เกิดจากอะไร เก้าอี้เกิดจากไม้ เกิดจากตะปู เกิดขึ้นมาได้เพราะว่าช่างไม้ ทั้งช่างไม้ก็ดี ตะปูก็ดี กาวก็ดี ไม่ใช่เก้าอี้ แต่เพราะว่ามีสิ่งที่ไม่ใช่เก้าอี้ เก้าอี้จึงเกิดขึ้น อันนี้ท่านสอนเรื่อง “อนัตตา”แล้ว   สอนให้รู้ว่า ตัวเก้าอี้ไม่มี ตัวตนของเก้าอี้แท้ไม่มี มันเกิดจากสิ่งที่ไม่ใช่เก้าอี้ ซึ่งก็คือสรรพสิ่ง เพราะว่าไม้ก็ดี เกิดขึ้นได้เพราะว่ามีฝน ฝนเกิดขึ้นได้เพราะมีเมฆ เมฆเกิดขึ้นได้เพราะมีพระอาทิตย์ เพราะฉะนั้น ถ้ามองเก้าอี้ก็จะเห็นถึงดวงอาทิตย์ ดวงจันทร์ ก้อนเมฆ   มองมาที่ตัวเราแต่ละคน ก็จะเห็นจักรวาลทั้งจักรวาล เพราะฉะนั้น เราก็เกิดจากสิ่งที่ไม่ใช่เรา อันนี้เป็นการมองความจริงแบบพ้นภาวะที่เรียกว่าทวิภาวะ ซึ่งเป็นการมองที่ลึกซึ้งมากในพระพุทธศาสนาที่ให้เห็นถึงความสัมพันธ์ของสรรพสิ่ง   และถ้ามองอย่างนี้ ก็จะพบว่าไม่มีตัวตนของสิ่งใดเลย สิ่งใดไม่มีตัวตนที่เที่ยงแท้เพราะมันล้วนแต่เกิดจากสิ่งอื่น อันนี้คือเรื่องอนัตตาเลย ท่านสอนโดยใช้ภาษาที่ไพเราะ และอุปมาที่เข้าใจง่าย ที่ทำให้เราเข้าถึงแก่นแท้ของพระพุทธศาสนา จนกระทั่งทำให้เห็นว่าความทุกข์กับความตื่นรู้ หรือการพ้นทุกข์ ก็ไม่ได้แยกจากกัน ทุกข์กับความพ้นทุกข์ไม่ได้แยกจากกันเลย   อันนี้ท่านพูดเป็นอุปมาว่าเป็นภาษาอังกฤษ No Mud,No Lotus “ไม่มีโคลนตมก็ไม่มีดอกบัว” มีดอกบัวได้ก็ต้องมีโคลนตม อันนี้เป็นอุปมา โคลนตมคือความทุกข์ อาจจะรวมถึงกิเลสด้วยก็ได้ ดอกบัวคือความตื่นรู้ ความรู้แจ้ง   จะรู้แจ้งได้ก็ต้องอาศัยความทุกข์ ถ้าไม่มีความทุกข์ก็ไม่มีความรู้แจ้ง ความรู้แจ้งคืออะไร ก็คือความพ้นทุกข์ ความทุกข์กับความพ้นทุกข์ หรืออิสระจากความทุกข์ จึงไม่ได้แยกจากกัน   อันนี้เป็นคำสอนที่ลึกซึ้งมาก แต่ว่าเข้าใจได้ง่าย อันนี้เป็นเอกลักษณ์ของท่านติชนัทฮันห์ และที่สำคัญคือ ชีวิตของท่าน สามารถที่จะเปลี่ยนชีวิตของผู้คนได้เป็นจำนวนมาก แล้วก็ทำให้เกิดกระแสใหม่ในวงการพระพุทธศาสนาซึ่งอาตมาเชื่อว่า ก็คงจะมีผลยั่งยืนไปอีกนานเลยทีเดียว อันนี้ก็เล่าเอาไว้ท่านติชนัทฮันห์ได้มีอิทธิพลอย่างไรกับผู้คนโดยเฉพาะกับคนหนุ่มสาวอย่างอาตมาจนกระทั่งมาถึงทุกวันนี้

This week, Kaylene & Anna talk about how they plan and strategize. Listen in as they discuss the seasons of business, their favorite planning tools, and the power of writing things down.Episode Fourteen Show NotesTarot Card of the Week: Ten of Materials from The Muse TarotBro Book Review: No Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh

Nancy Brown is a mental health therapist, meditator, cook, gardener, lover of cats, life partner, pianist, aunt, cousin, and friend.   Links:  New Bedford Historical Society: https://nbhistoricalsociety.org/ New Bedford: https://www.newbedford-ma.gov/ Kathryn Grover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-grover-5b37a62b Thich Nhat Hanh: https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/biography/ No Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/no-mud-no-lotus-thich-nhat-hanh/1119845087 Zen Buddhism: https://www.lionsroar.com/what-is-zen-buddhism-and-how-do-you-practice-it/ Orthodox Judaism: https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/background-and-overview-of-orthodox-judaism       Keywords: Counselor, Therapist, Mental Health, Orthodox Judaism, Zen Buddhism, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Friendship

Hello lovelies! What the hell is up? Today I share with you...bonus episode ONE. This is a shorter episode which will emerge every other week in between interview episodes. When I first started making this podcast, my process was cathartic and self-reflective. A lot has changed in my life recently and the need to connect with myself has been strong--WHAT better way to do that then sharing it audibly with you all (LOL)!! Okay, but seriously, I hope that these bonus episodes can provide more of my personal story driving the artistic conversations. May these episodes also inspire care of self and provide some brief meditative words from my own daily practices. Today's episode features words from Thich Nhat Hanh's "No Mud, No Lotus" and "How to Love". Podcast Intro Music by Afterspace --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I share about the energy of 4 (security) and the 5 (liberation). How 4 keeps us safe until we feel stuck. And how five freaks us out (did someone say change?) until we feel FREE.

Join me for the career reflections of Kacey Kingry, life coach & yoga teacher. A journey with seeds planted as a young person but that don't fully develop until now when she's in her forties. A journey in pursuit of understanding the mind, body, spirit connection. Discovering that life is how you handle “getting dirty” and deciding to learn from the dirt rather than try to avoid it. What's served Kacey best is: being resilient; never, ever, ever, giving up on herself. Words of wisdom that have shaped her are from the Vietnamese Zen Buddhist Thich Nhat Hanh: “No Mud, No Lotus.” Her added wisdom: “All of us are going to get dirty, not everyone is going to learn & grow from it. Use the dirt to flourish and thrive!” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You might have heard this quote from Thich Nhat Hanh. It’s a wise perspective when our lives seem muddy or chaotic. Most things in nature must endure struggle in order to see the light. Why do we believe we are different?

In dieser Folge spreche ich über meine „dunkle Nacht der Seele“, wie ich diese Phase erlebt habe und wie ich sie heute sehe. Zustände von Depression, Leere, Dunkelheit, Einsamkeit, Hilflosigkeit, Lähmung, Verzweiflung kennen wohl alle Menschen, vor allem wenn sie sich auf dem Seelenweg befinden. Doch in unserer Gesellschaft wird dem oft noch keine Stimme bzw sehr einseitig negativ Stimme gegeben. Ich gebe dir 8 Impulse, eine andere Perspektive einzunehmen und den Schatz der „dunklen Zeiten“ zu erkennen. Es ist mir wichtig anzumerken, dass Depression eine schwerwiegende Erkrankung sein kann, bei der andere Formen von Unterstützung und Heilung nötig sind. Möge jede Seele ihren ganz eigenen Weg finden! Buchempfehlungen: Joana Macy - Active Hope/Hoffnung durch Handeln. Bill Plotkin - Soul Craft. Eine gute Zeit im Kokon! Alles Liebe , Amelie

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What's up Witches!? This week's episode is all about exploring the effects of Venus Retrograde.  This pod covers: What Venus Retrograde is The purpose of Venus Retrograde How to navigate Venus Retrograde Why you're NOT doomed!  The do's and dont's of Venus Retrograde  My Website: www.spacewitchastrology.org Instagram: @spacewitchastrology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spacewitchastrology/ E-mail (business inquiries ONLY): spacewitchpodcast@gmail.com --------------- Welcome to episode three of the space witch podcast, what's up guys? Um, so it's like 11 o'clock at night. I just randomly decided to film this episode. I'm honestly so, so tired. Um, I should probably be sleeping right now, but I'm not. Um, I haven't really been able to sleep for like a couple of weeks now. And yeah, I don't know, my mind's just so busy at night. I figured tonight I would kind of just wait to go to bed and, you know, let my mind wander and kind of burn itself out until I get tired, which I think I'm just about there. But, uh, I dunno, I, I've been toggling around with like a lot of random stuff today and you know, do you ever just feel like, you know, you're doing, you're trying to do all this stuff to, you know, make something work and then you know, it doesn't work and you get frustrated so you get a lot of things half done but don't actually like finish anything. That's kind of how I've been feeling the last couple of days and today in particular. So I figured if I at least record a podcast episode, I'll feel like I at least did something with my day. I didn't just, you know, half do a bunch of, you know, random things. Um, so that's what's going on with me right now. Um, let's talk about what's going on in the planets. You are now listening to the space which podcast your one stop guide to the stars, self-discovery, understanding the people around you in a logical explanation for all your other weird life experiences. Get all your questions answered right here. I'm your host Whitney Levesque. Welcome to episode three of the space. Which podcast? What's up guys? Um, so it's like 11 o'clock at night. I just randomly decided to film this episode. Um, I'm honestly so, so tired. Um, I should probably be sleeping right now, but I'm not. Um, I haven't really been able to sleep for like a couple of weeks now. And yeah, I don't know. My mind is just so busy at night. I figured tonight I would kind of just wait to go to bed and you know, let my mind wander and kind of burn itself out until I get tired, which I think I'm just about there. But, uh, I dunno, I, I've been toggling around with like a lot of random stuff today and you know, do you ever just feel like, you know, you're doing, you're trying to do all this stuff to, you know, make something work and then, you know, it doesn't work and you get frustrated so you get a lot of things half done but don't actually like finish anything. That's kind of how I've been feeling the last couple of days and today in particular. So I figured if I at least record podcast episode, I'll feel like I at least did something with my day. I didn't just, you know, half do a bunch of, you know, random things. Um, so that's what's going on with me right now. Um, let's talk about what's going on in the planets. Um, today I actually wanted to talk about a Venus retrograde more in depth a little bit. Now that we're officially in Venus retrograde. I know I talked about it some on my last podcast. Um, but I just, I really want him to talk about it because I know I personally, I am feeling this retrograde so hard. I was feeling it a little bit before. Um, it started, uh, initially, um, which I think with retrogrades it's funny, the shadows are always a little more intensive than were actually in it. Um, I noticed the same thing with mercury retrograde. It's like, you know, going in and out of it, it's like really intense and then in the middle you kind of like settle in and it's okay. Um, but yeah, I dunno. It's, um, it's crazy. It is so crazy. Um, yeah, so basically if you guys remember anything I kind of mentioned in my last post, sorry, not post. Um, last episode a retrogrades are basically when a planet appears to be moving backwards, um, all the planets can go retrograde. Um, and uh, yeah. So sorry. I'm so tired guys. Bear with me here. It's going to be a tough one. Um, so yeah, when a planet goes retrograde basically just appears to be moving backwards, like if you were looking at it from down here on earth. Um, but it, it's an optical illusion. It's not really moving backwards. Um, so they say that when a planet goes backwards or is in retrograde, that the energy that the planet gives us gives off, is moving backward and not wow god, uh, the struggle Israel. Um, yeah. So it's moving backwards. I've said that like six times already. You get it. Um, and so yeah, the energy becomes internalized. That's the word I was looking forward to really. It was internalized. Um, yeah, so the energy becomes internalized and when, um, more personal planets like mercury and Venus go retrograde and there were being internalized like this, what happens a lot is, um, we tend to be kind of like distracted and in our head, and it's interesting because, you know, we see this a lot. Like it's more intense obviously with mercury retrograde, you know, people forget stuff. We forget to text people back. We forget to respond to emails. You forget to check things, you know, this is how we end up in these crazy situations during mercury retrograde. Because, you know, we're all like in our head and you know, we're focused on other things that, you know, everything else on the outside we just totally forget about. Um, so I, it's interesting because I noticed us a lot more with Venus retrograde as well, not to quite to the same extent as mercury retrograde. Um, but I have noticed that, you know, people tend to forget certain things or things are a little bit delayed. Um, you know, just like, just like mercury retrograde. And I think we're all in our head about, you know, what do we want? How do we want to make money? How do we want to change our appearance? Maybe, um, maybe, you know, we think about our relationship problems or past relationships, uh, because there's, I was reading something earlier about, it was like the three things of Venus rules and those three things are, you know, luxury, beauty, um, money, finances, because you know, Venus is like abundance and wealth. And then the last thing is love and relationships. So those three things we get really put under the microscope during Venus retrograde. Um, so you know, right now, like we know we're all thinking about these things. So for some people, you know, you might have relationship issues that you know, need to be dealt with at are popping up again. You might break up with someone. So when my break up with you, you might have an x that comes back from your past and you know, maybe they want to hook up, maybe they want to reconnect. Uhm, you know, it's just taking us to, it's just, it's just making us take a step back and kind of reevaluate and rethink all of these things that, um, you know, may not have served us in the past or, you know, maybe we're trying to get rid of things that aren't serving us currently. Um, maybe you're reconsidering getting, you know, a tattoo or getting your hair done or getting a piercing or do you know, maybe plastic surgery if that's, if that's your thing. Um, maybe those are the things you're thinking about. Or maybe you want to go shopping and spend all this money or maybe you want to, um, you know, buy some new stuff and get, you know, get some shiny things. Um, maybe, you know, it's just like so much. And so what I'm trying to say is, um, you know, these, these are the things that are just going to be effecting us during Venus retrograde. I know, like I keep kind of noticing it's only been like a couple, not even a couple of days. I think what's today the sixth, I think I'm recording this on the first day of the retrograde, but I'm already noticing, you know, the effects of it. I have been noticing the effects. Like, you know, I've been really good with saving my money and all of a sudden I'm like, Ooh, shiny things. Like I want this and I want that. And like, oh, it's just, you know, it's a couple of bucks, whatever. And I really have to reel it in and remind myself that, you know, I don't need to spend all this money right now. I need to wait. Um, you know, same thing, like, you know, relationship issues. I'm me personally. Like my relationship has been, um, you know, a lot past issues have been kind of being brought up again and I'm having to revisit those and work on them. And you know, you have to remind yourself not to do anything drastic because it's a retrograde and sometimes, you know, we make decisions during retrogrades that we think are going to be good for us. And then, you know, once we go out of retrograde in the planet goes direct again and we might realize we might not have made the best decision. Um, because we are all in our head at the time. So, you know, it's really good to be mindful of retrogrades and to, you know, you can't put your life on pause for a retro grade. You can't just, you know, a hide and not do anything, even though I'm sure, like we'd all love to just like lay on the couch and watch Netflix for a couple of weeks, you know, I mean, I know I would love to do that. Um, 'cause I love Netflix. But anyway. Um, yeah. So we can't, we can't hide from these things. These are things we kind of have to deal with. But I think knowing, just taking this step and knowing that retro grades are a thing that we need to be conscious of, that can just help us so much, to be way more mindful. I'm moving forward so when we have these urges to spend that money or get back with our x or you know, we're fighting with someone we're in a relationship with or dealing with these problems. It makes us, it makes us, but it helps us to take a step back and kind of reevaluate what we're doing and think about, you know, what's working, what's not working. Um, really that's just the purpose of a retro grade. Um, for any planet really. Not even just, you know, Venus retrograde, but all retrogrades you know, retrogrades are always about, you know, re-planning rethinking, reevaluating, just really taking that time to check in with yourself. And this is actually why I love retro grades. A lot of people are like, oh my God, I hate retrogrades. I just want to hide. I don't want to do anything, I'm just going to like lock myself in the house for months. And I just, I dunno, I, I had this one mercury retrograde a couple months ago, maybe a year ago. It was, it feels more recent than I was. And you know, obviously it had its challenges, but, um, I just kind of, I learned to embrace it. I just, you know, I, what I did was I just reminded myself to be aware of it and double check everything, you know, make sure you have all your ducks in a row, you know, checks and things once, twice, three times so you're not forgetting anything. And then honestly, I kind of learned to just enjoy this, um, this quiet energy, cause I don't know if you guys noticed, but when personal plans like mercury and Venus go into retrograde, things just are so much quieter and really it's, it's kind of Nice, you know, because I know we want to lock ourselves up and we can, um, you know, it is a, it is kind of a good time to do that even though I just said, you know, the opposite. Um, but things are just quieter and it's really kind of Nice to just spend some time with yourself and take that inventory. Or even like, one of my favorite things to do do during a retrograde is do, you know, go visit friends or family that I haven't seen in a while or I haven't hung out with. There was something really, I dunno, just like cozy in a way about, you know, retrogrades and hanging out with, you know, people you haven't seen in awhile. I know I've talked about past relationships and meeting up with people. Um, which kind of, I guess those, they kind of tie into each other. Um, but even just hanging out with friends at like, you hang out with a lot. Um, you know, like that's, that's like the good way to kind of harness the retro grade energy. I would say, you know, don't make any drastic decisions. If someone was, you know, treated you poorly in the past, don't go back to them, you know, stand up for yourself, stand up for yourself. No, no, your worth know. You know what your value is as a person. Don't allow people to keep treating you like crap. But you know, look at it this, I maybe you have a friend that you just haven't connected with in a while and you know, you didn't really have a bad falling out, but you know, you just kind of lost touch. This is a good time to reach out to those people and, you know, hang out with them and just, you know, enjoy each other's company. You know, put your phone down, uh, reconnect with, you know, people like in person, like go get coffee, go get a drink, go, you know, go out to dinner or lunch, you know, do something fun. And just, you know, really like, you know, see what people are up to, ask how they're doing. Um, you know, let them know what you're doing. It can be really, um, you know, therapeutic and Cathartic sometimes to just use this quiet time to just hang out with people. Um, you know, I, I personally like I said before, I really, really enjoy it and that's why I love, love retro grades. Um, you know, a lot of people just, you know, I know every time mercury goes into retrograde, you know, everyone freaks out and they're like, oh, time for two weeks of how, like, I'm going to hate this and you know, Yada, Yada, Yada, but really like, you know, you just got to work with it. And that's the thing. Like, you know, people think all these placements and planets and aspects and astrology are bad and they're not bad. They're just challenging, which, you know, that sounds very, um, I don't know how to explain it. I guess it sounds, it's like a, almost like a buzzword and the astrology community. I don't think everyone likes to hear like, oh, it's not bad. It's just challenging cause it sounds like we're, you know, we're sugarcoating things and trying to make things sound like there's something they're not. But really, you know, life is all about balance and you have good things and you have bad things and you know, really you can't have one without the other and bad things are really just, you know, they're here to, you know, show you the good things and to kind of get you to either get your shit together or you know, highlight like how good other things are. And you know, they're, they're just important. Like you can't, I said this in my last podcast too, but you know, it's like I said, it's, you know, no mud, no lotus. If you know, you don't go through the mud, you're not going to get the Lotus. And I'm probably going to say this so much because I love that saying, um, because I think it's so beautiful. I actually, I have a Lotus Tattoo on my side because I love that saying so much and it's totally something I live by. Like I in the kind of person who, you know, when I face challenges and hardships, my day to day life, I, you know, yeah. I'm like, I'm a person, I get upset, I get frustrated, I get discouraged. But you know, I really love to work through these things because I love to see like a better outcome and you know, it sucks, you know. Um, you know, I was talking to one of my, my astrologer friends like a couple of years ago and I was like, I just was talking to them and I was like, you know, isn't it weird that I kind of can't wait for my Saturn return only because I just want to see the good that's going to come out of it. And she was just like, girl, you are crazy. She's like, I've never met anyone that's excited for their Saturn return. And I was like, I know, I know it's totally crazy, but I can't wait just because I want to see like, you know, cause I know something good's gonna come out of it. And that's the thing with any bad situation as you know, you go through the bad to get the good and you know, it's important that when you are in those good spots in life to, you know, take time to appreciate them because everything is temporary, which is, you know, a good thing and it's also a good reminder to stay present. Um, that's totally something I try to incorporate into my everyday life, um, especially with these retro. So anyways, I'm totally getting off topic. Um, but going back to Venus retrograde, um, yeah. So, oh my God, I'm so uncomfortable. I'm sitting on my couch and I'm uncomfortable. How's this happening? Um, anyway, and another thing I just wanted to kind of highlight, um, so another thing that's going to help you navigate a Venus retrograde, getting back on topic, um, I'm really like, I'm just, I promise I'm trying to get the hang of this podcast thing. Um, so another thing I really wanted to highlight was that with Venus retrogrades, with any retrogrades, it's so important to find out what house in your chart that the planet is retrograding in, because this is going to give you a lot more insight into what is currently going on in your life right now. Um, and what is going to, you know, like what it just, it Kinda just shows you what areas you're going to be focusing on and highlighting during, you know, however many weeks that mercury or Venus or any planet is in retrograde. So for example, um, right now, like Venus is retrograde again, Scorpio and it's in my nine pounds. So the 9,000 is all about, you know, higher education and learning and travel, long distance travel, um, you know, things like that, spirituality, religion, and right now and so Venus is all about, like I said before, it's about money, love, relationships, uh, luxury beauty. And I thought it was interesting that, um, you know, so Venus can also be related to like things like fame and popularity and stuff like that. And like I said before, money. Um, and it was just interesting cause you know, like retro grades, they get you to revisit the past. And um, some of you might know this, some of you might not know. I run a Vegan food blog called it's a plentiful life. I will link it in the description and the show notes if you want to go check that out. Um, I really, really love food and I love cooking and I love Vegan food more specifically. Um, if that's something you're into, go check it out. Um, and so anyways, I kind of did this on and off for a while working on this blog. And you know, it's something I'm really passionate about, but it's, you know, with my day job it's really hard to keep up with it. And so as we're going into this retrograde, I, you know, decided to just like kick it into gear and start, you know, working on this blog again and I'm still trying to do little things to, you know, work on it. Like I said before, I am frustrated a little bit currently because I keep trying to do stuff and then I hit a wall and then I get frustrated and then I just tried to do something else. It seems easier when really I just need to suck it up and you know, fix the problems that I'm having and push through it so I can have, you know, better quality content on my blog. Um, and, you know, so right now, like that's, it's interesting because in this retrograde with, you know, Venus retrograding in my ninth house, which is all about, you know, money and having it there in higher learning, like I've been educating myself more lately on how we can, you know, take my blog to that next level. How can I make my blog better? Um, I've actually been listening a lot to the gold digger podcast by Jenna Kutcher. I love, love, love her podcast. It's so funny because I listened to her podcast a few years ago. Um, when I, before I moved to Maine and you know, I, I had my blog then and it was new and I kind of just worked on it when I could and I really just wasn't in the space to, um, consistently make blog posts then. I'm still not fully there, but I'm working on it. And you know, I tried to listen to her podcast a while ago cause I was like, someone told me about it and I was like, oh, that sounds cool. And I started listening to and I was like, ah, none of this applies to me. This is all like way above my head and you know, fast forward two years and you know, I'm revisiting my blog and listening to this podcast and I am so inspired by the things that she posts. Um, and the thing she says, she has like such a great personality and like, you know, the way she talks and delivers her message is so inspiring. And I've learned so much about creating content and blogging and Instagram and all the fun stuff from listening to her podcast. I'm so, if that's also something you're interested to interested in, uh, please go check it out. Um, I'm not, you know, I'm not sponsored or anything. I know I currently don't really have any sponsors. I just really love her podcast. Um, so anyways, I've been doing all this extra learning about creating content, which is, you know, going back to what I said before, it's the ninth house, that higher education, that higher learning, um, in Sagittarius cause that's what the ninth house rules. Even though my non Tufts is tactically in Scorpio. Um, and you know, Scorpio is all about passion and desires and what you love. And I love my food blog. I love eating food, I love talking about food, I love, um, making food and creating recipes. So I am, you know, doing all that I can to really reconnect and get back to that. And you know, it's so funny how the universe sort of works because like I said, you know, a few years ago I was so not interested in working on this project at all and doing this blog. I mean, I was, but like I just, I didn't have the room to flourish because I wasn't in my own space. I was in a very difficult, um, living situation at the time. And it just, you know, living with other people, it just like didn't allow me to do that. So now I'm like living on my own. I have my own space and I just feel like, you know, the universe is just presented me with this all the space and opportunity to really flourish and follow my dreams and my passions and even do things like this podcast. Like, you know, a couple of years ago, I couldn't have done this podcast at 1130 at night and living with, you know, like six other people, like, trust me, like it wouldn't have been quiet enough for me to do this podcast. And, you know, here I am, you know, with my cat sleeping over on the couch next to me and you know, my fiance's sleeping upstairs and I just have all this space to myself and it's so wonderful. Um, so, you know, just, you know, pay attention to what I guess the universe or whatever you believe in is, you know, telling you right now with this Venus retrograde, um, you can go on Google and you know, find out what you know. I think astro.com has some really good, you know, great tools for finding out what house, the current, you know, um, retrograde planets are transiting through or all the planets are transiting through. So pay attention to that and see what it's highlighting. Um, really quickly, I think I'm just, what I'm going to do is I'll, I'll try to give you guys a quick rundown of what, um, what this retrograde is going to be like for you, um, and um, through all the houses. Um, so I'll explain that really quick. Also, hopefully there isn't too much background noise from me moving my mic around. My back is actually killing me from trying to sit up straight because I have terrible posture, so, and I can't get my mic stand to like adjust to where I want it. So I'm holding my mic for the rest of the episode so that I can sit and be comfortable. Um, so yeah, I'm just going to quickly explain like Venus retrograde through all the houses and how those might be affecting you right now. Um, so starting with the first house, the first house is all about your identity and your appearance specifically. It's all about the physical body because the first house is associated with Aries. Um, which areas is all about like, you know, the physical and tangible and ego and how you look and how you appeared to people when you meet them in person and stuff. Um, so if you have Venus retro grading three, your first house, um, you might be dealing with, you know, issues you have with your appearance, your self esteem, how people see you, how you come off to people. Um, you might have a B having to kind of check in with you, how you come across and what your general attitude is towards, um, people that you, you know, just, just the way you come off and like, you know, your, your personal relationships. Um, and stuff like that because that's, you know, all the stuff that has to do with that. So that's going to be a big emphasis for you right now. I'm on your second house. If you have Venus retrograde in your second house, you might be revisiting things having to do with finances cause your second house, it relates with tourists and horse, you know, things or um, maybe not finances but your material possessions or um, you know, this could also maybe tie in a little bit with your self worth or what you're good at or your talents. Um, how you express yourself. This is, these are all things that are going to be highlighted for you during this Venus retrograde. I would also say that, you know, be extra cautious with your money if you have Venus retrograde in your second house because uh, the second house is a money house and Venus retrograding there. It just trust me, like be extra cautious. You're probably going to be very, very tempted to spend money that you might not be able to spend right now. So just watch out for that. Um, moving onto the third house. The third house is um, you know, real by Geminis, so that's all he think and communicate. Um, it can also be like, you know, your siblings or your neighbors or things to do with your neighborhood kind of a thing. Um, so with your Venus retrograde in your third house, you might have issues, uh, that are reoccurring with your siblings or, um, maybe you have neighbors that you don't get along with, uh, people that you're like very close to. Um, this could even be like, um, you might have a lot of like inner, like mental struggles or issues with like communication. Um, this can also have to do with like short distance travel. Um, so things pertaining to that might be an issue for you right now. Um, I want to say maybe you might have like car issues or something. I don't know why. I just think that because I'm thinking like short distance travel and cars and you know, money. So like maybe you, you might end up having to pay like a lot of money to get your car fixed with Venus retrograde in your third house. Um, maybe not. I'm kind of just throwing that out there. Uh, moving onto your fourth house, the fourth house is all about cancer stuff and cancer is all about the home and being home and being all snuggly in your house. That's kind of what I think of when I think of cancer. Um, so having Venus retrograde in cancer and your fourth house, uh, you might have a lot of family issues going on right now or maybe you might have issues going on with your home. Maybe you want to buy a bigger house, but you can't afford it. Or maybe you have, um, maybe you're fighting with like your parents or someone else in your family. Um, I know I mentioned siblings in the last one, but the, again, the fourth house is all about familial issues. Maybe you have a son or daughter or an aunt or an uncle that you're fighting with right now. Um, you know, or maybe you're just having some sort of issues with your house or maybe another thing is maybe you want to buy a lot of decorations to decorate your house. Um, you know, maybe you're like walking through the aisles at target and seeing all the, you, all the, all the shiny things at target, you know, because really, you know, what's the joke about how, you know, you don't go to target to get stuff. Target tells you what you need. Some of you might be dealing with that a lot right now, especially with Venus retro getting in your Fourth House. I know, I always struggle with that. Just, you know, in general as like a personal thing anyway, um, when we ended the fifth house, so the fifth house is all about children and it's about fun and play and gambling. So with Venus and your second house, um, be very, very careful with this because you know, it's, you might lose a lot of money through gambling or maybe you want to go out and party with your friends and you don't have money to do that right now. And you know, that's just really highlighting, you know, that stuff right now. Maybe you have friends that like, you know, they want to go out and you know, you keep saying yes but you really shouldn't. Or maybe you might have issues with your kids if you have kids. Um, and again, I know I mentioned family and the last two, but like really the third, fourth and fifth houses are all very um, family based and very like they say, if you have a lot of planets like towards the bottom of your natal chart, you're a very private person. Um, so like it would make sense to all three of those have a lot to do with things like, you know, your family and pride that matters, such as that. Um, so yeah, that's your fifth house. So like, just be careful, like, you know, don't you know, you might want to like drink a lot or you might go gambling, um, you, you, you might lose a lot of money through doing this stuff. So be careful with that. Um, same thing. Like you might want to buy accessories, like, yeah, I don't know. Maybe you want to buy your kids clothes or uh, you know, again, you're just, you're, you might just want to spend a lot of money on like fun things, which I totally get because I feel that way all the time. Um, but yeah, just be careful and you know, maybe you're re evaluating things I have to do with that. Maybe you're reconsidering rethinking, um, maybe before Venus went retrograde, you went out too much or you drink too much or you gambled too much and now you're taking the time to reassess and reevaluate those things. Um, going onto the sixth house, your sixth house is the Virgo house. Um, it's all about routines and health and um, it can even be about servitude and how you serve others. So maybe in this Venus retrograde you find that you are, you know, giving away too much to others and you're doing too much people pleasing and maybe you're realizing you need to stop. Maybe that's an issue in your relationship right now with Venus are maybe you are in a one sided relationship where you're giving, giving, giving, and you are not getting anything in return. Um, that's going to be greatly highlighted in this Venus retrograde for you. Um, another thing might be like maybe you're not taking care of yourself the way you should be and that's popping back up. Um, maybe it's costing you a lot of money. You know, maybe, um, I don't know, maybe you want to spend a lot of money on things that are going to affect your everyday life. Maybe you want to be more productive or maybe you want to lose weight or maybe you want to, you know, do all these things to better yourself. Um, so you know, you really just take that time to check in with yourself and find out what you really need and what serving you. It's not serving you with Venus in the sixth house during this retrograde. Um, moving on to the seventh house. So the seventh house with Vietnam retrograde, you know, Venus is really an hits home here because Venus is ruled by Libra in Libra rules the seventh house. So this is going to be all about your partnerships and relationships. Um, these things are going to be especially highlighted during this Venus retrograde. I mean really like you're really, relationships can be highlighted, you know, anywhere in your chart with Venus retrograde because that's what Venus is, is partnerships and relationships. But really if it's in your seventh that's, it's going to be even more prominent because like I said, it's in, it's a home here. So, um, you're going to be really kind of checking in with, you know, how are your relationships with maybe not just a romantic partner, but how are you relating to other people just in general, um, you know, take a look at your business partnerships. You might have some issues there or take a look at your friendships. Um, or you know, like I said, familial relationships maybe, um, this is going to be very greatly a highlighted, um, under this and you know, um, yeah, so, so yeah. Um, like I said, I'd take time to reassess, reconsider, thinking about what you're doing. Um, don't be impulsive and yeah, moving onto the eighth house, eighth house. The eighth house is Scorpio stuff. So this is going to be all about like, you know, death, sex, taboo, um, endings and beginnings cycles. Um, addictions or obsessions is also going to highlight other people's finances and other people's possession. So, um, where he talked about the second house where the second house is, you know, your money, the eighth house on the opposite end of the is going to be other people's money. Um, maybe you have a partner or a spouse that is, you know, they spend too much money or they gamble too much or you know, they, maybe there are a hoarder or something. Um, maybe, you know, maybe you're in a relationship where your partner makes all the money in your relationship and they like the breadwinner, maybe they have issues with their job, um, where there's an issue pertaining to their job that like, heaps, you know, recurring. Maybe you are. Um, man, I don't know. Maybe you are stuck on a cycle where you are, you know, addicted, are obsessed with one thing and it's really detrimental to you. Venus retrogrades going to get you to reevaluate that and reassess that. Um, and really think about what's going to help you and what's not going to help you. Maybe even like you have a partnership or a hookup, like an old hook up, like someone used to hook up with and they're really hot and you're just really deeply attracted to them and they're not good for you, but you want to be with them or you maybe you want to hook up with them again. Um, try to resist this urge cause you're going to feel it when Venus is retrograde thing through your eighth house. Like this. I'm moving onto your ninth house. Like I said before. Um, if you're like me and you have Venus which are getting your ninth house right now, you might be looking back at your past projects. You might be dabbling in some learning to work on projects to make money. Um, you might be planning a trip, you might have, you know, maybe you're spending a lot of money on vacations or you want to, anyway, um, so maybe you might, you might take a really big fun trip that my, uh, put you in a lot of debt or something. Um, or maybe you're just reevaluating those things. Maybe you did that before and you're thinking, you know how maybe you should stop doing that. Maybe you're reevaluating your religion or your spiritual beliefs right now. Um, who, yeah. All right. We're almost there. Almost done. So, um, moving on to the 10th house. That's Capricorn stuff. So that's going to be your public persona, your work, your career. Um, your Internet persona persona is Alyssa sharp. Likes to call it this is, um, yeah, with Venus retro getting there, you're going to be reevaluating how you come off to the public. So back, going back to your first house when I talked about, you know, how you just kind of come off to others, like in person, you're going to be reevaluating your public persona. You might eat, you know, if you're someone who's in the public law or you know, maybe even just a few of Facebook, even you, you don't have to be famous really, but you know, maybe you post an inappropriate Facebook status and you know, that gets you to rethink, you know, maybe I shouldn't have done that. Maybe I should think before he posts stuff. Um, or maybe you're like someone who likes to get drunk and go on social media and you just post really inappropriate things all the time. Uh, you know, this is going to be something that's going to be popping up for you, um, during this Venus retrograde. Um, it can also be like, you know, your career, maybe you're reevaluating your career and how you make money. Um, maybe you want to buy more things are going to help you with your business or make you look better to the public. Okay. Um, what else? What else? What else? Mm hmm. MMM. Maybe you're having issues with you know, your life purpose or, or maybe you're going to have like, you know, your daddy issues recurring or your, you know, issues with authority figures or father figures. Um, these are all things that are going to be reconsidered during this Venus retrograde for you. If you have that moving on to the 11th house, the 11th house is going to be all about your community and your friends and your network and people you surround yourself with. Um, so this Venus retrograde for you is going to be all about revisiting, um, any issues you might have with your friends or your network or, um, maybe you'll have some like issues with technology maybe or your community. Um, it's going to be about like bigger things than just you. So it's not going to be like, I don't know how to explain it. It probably won't be you problems. It might be like the world's problems that are really getting to you and there things that you're going to revisit during this retrograde. Um, so yeah, those are all going to be things that are going to be coming up. And lastly, the 12th house, the dreaded 12th House that a lot of people are afraid of. Um, this is another house is all about like endings. It's the Pisces House. So it's very spiritual and dreamy and mysterious and um, it is all about like delusions and fears and isolation. Um, which is why it kind of scares people. Um, and spirituality and yeah. So with this placement, you're really going to be digging into your subconscious and your dreams and really, really trying to get into your psyche and figure out what it is that you need and what you don't need. And maybe you're going to be, you know, maybe you'll start going to therapy during this when we were going to pay money to see a therapist and maybe it'll be helpful. Maybe it won't be helpful. Maybe you'll be revisiting old relationship traumas or things that have happened to you. Um, you know, the 12th House, the way I see it as all about really getting into that nitty gritty stuff and really figuring out, you know, what's helping you and what's hurting you from a subconscious level. Um, so that's going to be something that comes up a lot for you during this Venus retrograde and yeah, that's it. That is all your houses for the Venus retrograde. I think I just about hit my time mark with the head. Um, it's funny, I started off like really nervous to do this podcast and I was like, yeah, like I guess I'll just type up like a script and just sort of loosely scripted. So the first episode I did, like I did a script, but obviously I didn't, I didn't follow it completely. I just kind of wrote it down because I would start talking and then I'd forget stuff. And here I am now just, you know, doing a full, almost 40 minute podcast just with no script. I'm really proud of myself right now. You guys. Um, yeah. So anyways, um, yeah, I should probably go to bed. It's almost midnight. Um, I am a creature of the night at this point, I guess. Um, but I'm also exhausted and I'm really glad I got to take the time to talk to you guys about Venus retrograde and go over all of that with you. Hopefully you got something good out of it. Um, if you like this podcast, share it with a friend, share it with two friends. Um, I'm, I dunno, leave, I guess I want to say like leave a review, but I'm not even on iTunes just yet. Um, I dunno, I'm on soundcloud, so maybe like my, like my episode or leave a comment on soundcloud. Um, but just so you guys know, I am trying to get this podcast up on iTunes and Spotify. It's just taking me a little bit of while taking a little bit of a while, taking the a little while because I, what of the things I have to do is recover my iPhone account. I've had to change my phone number like three times over the last like two years. Um, just because my life has been so hectic and crazy between, uh, some personal issues I had with my family and, um, or sorry, between some personal issues I had and you know, moving out of state, I had to get a whole new number and I don't even have access to my phone right now, but yeah. So I have to recover my iTunes account, which I guess takes like 15 days or ridiculous. So I'm waiting on that. And then once they get that situated, I'll probably be trying to get this up on Spotify and once I do that, please feel free to leave me a review. That would be so, so awesome. Um, I'm always like 10 stuff, so I had a temper, I'm always like 10 steps ahead of myself with this stuff. Um, and yeah, that's kind of why I don't get anything done and I drove myself crazy anyways. Um, yeah, I'm going to in this podcast and I'm going to go to bed. I will catch you next time on the space witch podcast. Thank you so much.

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Every Wednesday, the Rubin Museum of Art presents a meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area. This podcast is a recording of the weekly practice. If you would like to attend in person, please visit our website at RubinMuseum.org/meditation to learn more. We are proud to be partnering with Sharon Salzberg and the teachers from the Insight Meditation Center and the Interdependence Project. This week's session is be led by Sharon Salzberg focusing on the theme of No Mud, No Lotus. To view a related artwork from the Rubin Museum's permanent collection, please visit: rma.cm/x0