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As we wrap up Season 3 of the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts podcast, we find ourselves reflecting on a season that has been both challenging and enlightening. We've had the privilege of engaging in conversations with guests from a variety of spiritual traditions, each offering profound insights into the nature of Ultimate Reality and non-duality from their spiritual traditions.It has been all about expansion—of our hearts, minds, and understanding. We've explored how our contemplative practices open us up to new ways of seeing and being, helping us move beyond the boundaries of dualistic thinking. The idea of Ultimate Reality as a shared experience, something we can only begin to describe through stories, metaphors, and silence, has deeply shaped our reflections. Our guests invited us to consider how connection, kinship, and the experience of God weave through all of life.To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prayerofconsentLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prayerofconsentCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prayerofconsentTo learn more about the founding theological principles of Contemplative Outreach, visit https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision/Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

Welcome back, everyone! We're so glad you're joining us as we introduce our final guest of the season. It's hard to believe how quickly this season has flown by, but we're wrapping things up with a truly special guest in this episode. Sister Mary Margaret Funk is a Benedictine nun who has been deeply involved in interreligious dialogue and contemplative practices for decades.Sister Meg shares her profound insights on the teachings of Father Thomas Keating, her journey through various spiritual traditions, and the importance of understanding our thoughts in relation to God. We also explore the nuances of contemplative prayer, the significance of spiritual senses, and the universal quest for Unitive Consciousness.To find out more:Check out Thoughts Matter and other books in the Matters Series written by Sr. Meg: https://litpress.org/Products/3572/The-Matters-Series?srsltid=AfmBOorbxobhc-pGCMe32NPCP7iuqPM7gXJukR8NqlF05IFqWCFYfbxdCheck out the Monastic Interreligious Dialogue website: https://dimmid.org/Listen to the audio files created by Sister Mary Margaret Funk and Kathleen Cahalan which form the 100-day St. Enda Retreat (click on the dropdown arrow): https://stjosephmonastery.org/retreats/#stendaTo connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prayerofconsentLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prayerofconsentCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prayerofconsentTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision. Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

Welcome to another episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts. This time, we are joined by Abdul-Rehman Malik, affectionately known as AR, an award-winning journalist, educator, and cultural organizer whose life story is deeply intertwined with themes of migration, faith, and social justice. As a lecturer at Yale Divinity School and the Yale Jackson School for Global Affairs, AR directs a leadership program focused on social justice and public service. His podcast, "This Being Human," explores the intersections of faith, culture, and social change, inviting meaningful dialogue and action. Through his work, AR embodies the belief that mercy, justice, and compassion are essential in navigating the complexities of our world.Join us as we reflect on the nature of Ultimate Reality, the importance of community practice, and the power of mercy in a fractured world, drawing on AR's rich experiences across the globe. To connect with AR:Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armalik/Follow him on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/armalikFollow him on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/armalikListen more on his podcast,This Being Human: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-being-human/id1549041471To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prayerofconsentLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prayerofconsentCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prayerofconsentTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision. Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

As we continue this season's theme of expanding the boundaries of our faith tradition by creating space for dialogue with our brothers and sisters deeply rooted in other spiritual traditions, we're delighted to welcome Dr. Yuria Celidwen. She will guide us in exploring contemplative practices from an Indigenous perspective.Yuria was born to Nahua and Maya indigenous lineages in the cloud forest of the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. As a scholar, she investigates forms of contemplation and transcendent experiences from the perspective of the ancestral wisdom of Indigenous peoples. She looks into how these forms are embodied in pro-social behavior and refers to this research as the “Ethics of Belonging” to understand the world from consciousness, intention, and actions toward planetary flourishing. Her recently published book is titled Flourishing Kin: Indigenous Wisdom for Collective Wellbeing.To connect with Yuria:Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yuria.celidwen/Follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuriacelidwen/Check out her Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/author/yuriacelidwenGet your copy of her new book: https://www.amazon.com/Flourishing-Kin-Indigenous-Foundations-Collective/dp/1649632045vTo connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prayerofconsentLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prayerofconsentCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prayerofconsentOr explore our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@prayerofconsentTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

We're back again and excited to be having a conversation with Kaira Jewel Lingo in this episode. Kaira is a Dharma teacher and mindfulness practitioner with a lifelong interest in spirituality and social justice. She works in Engaged Buddhism, which was developed by one of her teachers, Thich Nhat Hanh, and draws a lot of her experience from her parents' lives of service, in particular, her dad's work with Martin Luther King Jr. She lived as an ordained nun for 15 years in Thich Nhat Hanh's monastic community and is now based in New York with her partner, Fr. Adam Bucko whom you might recognize from season 1 as one of our guests.Our conversation with Kaira touched on the themes of spirituality, interfaith dialogue, and social justice alongside her practice in Engaged Buddhism.To connect with Kaira Jewel:Visit her website: kairajewel.comFollow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kairajewelFollow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kairajewel/Find her on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmckIOMHnvVnGn-IBYp_CgGet your copy of her new book: amazon.com/author/kairajewelFor more information on their new spiritual center, check out their Give Butter site: https://givebutter.com/JqUSN5To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prayerofconsentLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prayerofconsentCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prayerofconsentOr explore our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@prayerofconsentTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

As we take a moment to reflect halfway through the season, we're struck by the rich dialogues we've been having. Our guests have shared such profound insights, and it's been truly transformative. We're delighted you can join us as we explore the many ways these conversations have reshaped and deepened our understanding.What's been particularly special is how accessible our guests have been—spiritual leaders who are deeply respected yet share their wisdom with such warmth and openness.We also took some time to reflect on how most of these wisdom practitioners were influenced by Thomas Keating, the significance of Centering Prayer, and the importance of being open to different spiritual traditions. Our conversation highlights the beauty of silence as a universal language and the incredible journey of understanding through not knowing.To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prayerofconsentLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prayerofconsentCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prayerofconsentOr explore our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@prayerofconsentTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

Centering prayer is the topic of this special episode of Deacons Pod. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates' guest is Colleen Thomas, a spiritual director trained in the monastic arts of discernment, spiritual companionship, and retreat leadership, and a long-time practitioner of centering prayer. Colleen is Associate Program Director at Stillpoint: A Center for Christian Spirituality in Los Angeles. She also is Diversity Outreach Coordinator for Contemplative Outreach and host of the "Opening Minds, Opening Hearts" podcast. Colleen holds a Master of Arts degree in Theology and Art from Fuller Theological Seminary. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it's especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com

These conversations with our guests this season have been a profound privilege and truly humbling experience. Together, Colleen and Mark have embraced the role of students, exploring contemplative practice and meditation from diverse perspectives, and our guest in this episode is offering us some profound insights into the wisdom of the mystics within the Christian perspective.We are honored to ‘sit at the feet' of Dr James Finley, a student of Thomas Merton and also a clinical psychologist. Jim teaches how connecting to our divine indwelling can transcend fear and shame, and awaken us to our true self. He is a faculty member at the Center of Action and Contemplation.Jim has authored numerous books, including Merton's Palace of Nowhere, The Contemplative Heart, and Christian Meditation. He also hosts the Center for Action and Contemplation's podcast, Turning to the Mystics.Join us in exploring the way contemplative practices, particularly within the Christian mystical tradition, opens us up to a unitive experience of God's presence in all aspects of life, transforming both suffering and the ordinary into expressions of extraordinary grace.Find out more about Dr. James Finley:On the CAC website: https://cac.org/about/our-teachers/james-finley/The Turning to the Mystics podcast: https://cac.org/podcast/turning-to-the-mystics/To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prayerofconsentLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prayerofconsentCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prayerofconsentOr explore our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@prayerofconsentTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision. Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Mirabai Starr, an acclaimed author, translator of sacred writings, and interspiritual teacher. Her insights blend timeless wisdom with a modern perspective, focusing on contemplative spirituality, the experience of grief, and the profound beauty found in everyday life.With two decades of experience in teaching philosophy and world religions, along with a lifetime of personal practice, Mirabai imparts her insights globally. She explores contemplative living, writing as a spiritual practice, and the profound impact of grief and loss on transformation.From her early years immersed in spirituality at the Lama Foundation, to her recent book, Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground, Mirabai shares her journey of finding the divine beyond religious structures.In our conversation, Mirabai invites us to leave the safety of our known spiritual world and encounter Love, the Beloved, the Divine, and Ultimate Reality in a new and less familiar way.To connect with Mirabai Starr:Visit her website: www.mirabaistarr.comCheck out her Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mirabaistarr/Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mirabai.starr.author/Order her latest book - Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred GroundTo connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision. Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

We're thrilled to share this conversation with Cynthia Bourgeault, an Episcopal priest whose insights into spirituality have transformed our understanding of connecting with Ultimate Reality.Cynthia is a modern-day mystic with a diverse background in contemplative spirituality, theology, and interspiritual dialogue. Known worldwide as a retreat leader and author, she divides her time between her home in Maine and teaching engagements around the globe, where she's a passionate advocate for reviving Christian contemplative practices. Cynthia's work builds bridges across spiritual traditions, and her new book, Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Christian Mystic, explores Keating's life and influence on modern spirituality. Her teaching incorporates her profound respect for Thomas Keating, Teilhard de Chardin, and other visionaries of contemplative theology, offering fresh insights into Christian non-duality and inner transformation.To connect with Cynthia Bourgeault:Visit her website https://wisdomwaypoints.org/Get your copy of her new book, Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Christian Mystic: https://bookshop.org/p/books/thomas-keating-the-making-of-a-modern-christian-mystic-cynthia-bourgeault/21221862To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision. Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

We are excited to kick off our first guest conversation of the season with Netanel Miles-Yépez. He is an artist, philosopher, religious scholar, and spiritual teacher deeply involved in the interspiritual movement. Netanel is also a co-founder of the Charis Foundation for New Monasticism and Interspirituality and has authored several books, including The End of Religion and Other Writings.As the head of the Inayati-Maimuni lineage of Sufism and a leading thinker in the interspiritual and new monasticism movements, he provides profound insights into spiritual identity and the blending of religious traditions.To connect with Netanel Miles-Yépez:Order his book: The End of Religion and Other Writingshttps://www.amazon.com/End-Religion-Other-Writings-Interreligious/dp/1960360000Listen to The New Monastics Podcast: https://charisinterspirituality.org/new-monastics-podcastThe Charis Foundation: https://charisinterspirituality.org/The Keating-Schachter Center for Interspirituality: https://www.naropa.edu/academics/schools-centers/keating-schachter-center-for-interspirituality/To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision. Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

 Spotlight On kemi badenoch ready for Conservative  Leadership - “Ideologees” ep 02   Affinity Xtra new show Ideologees is the place where we discuss philosophy, theology and political ideology from an objective standard to inform and educate on the undercurrent across Western democracies and around the world.   Presented by MisterMarkGee & Roger Moore @mistermarkgee @rogermooreuk   00:00:00 Introduction to Ideologies Channel  00:06:18 Political Backlash and Historical Defeat 00:12:05 Debate on Free Market vs Social Welfare Programs  00:18:15 Protests in Kenya Against Government Corruption  00:23:31 Economic Policies and Consequences under Rishi Sunak  00:28:46 Conservative Views on Economic Change  00:34:21 The Debate on Labor Strikes and Economic Policies 00:39:59 The Role of Conservatives in Wealth Creation 00:44:50 The Impact of Cancel Culture on Society 00:49:46 Navigating Societal and Ideological Debates  00:55:12 The Clash of Ideologies and Extremes 01:00:31 Challenging Groupthink in the Black Community  01:06:08 Opening Minds to New Ideas   https://youtu.be/bGidxN9dg0g

Welcome back to season three of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts. We are your hosts, Colleen Thomas and Mark Dannenfelser, and we're so excited to set the scene for the rest of the season in this episode. We'll be shifting the dialogue away from the method of centering prayer and centering prayer as a practice that leads us to a form of personal transformation into the impact of centering prayer on our relationship with others. In particular, our relationship with others inside and outside of the Christian tradition.In this episode, we explore the origins of the Snowmass Dialogues of 1984, the key points of agreement across various religious traditions, the importance of interfaith solidarity, the non-dual nature of God, and the interconnectedness of different sacred traditions.To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about the founding theological principles of Contemplative Outreach, visit https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision/Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

Welcome back to season three of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts! This season, we're shifting our focus to explore the later teachings of Thomas Keating. Our conversations will feature interspiritual and interreligious insights from guests representing various spiritual traditions. These dialogues will be guided by theological principle #11:“We affirm our solidarity with the contemplative dimension of other religions and sacred traditions. United in our common search for God, we respect and honor other religions and sacred traditions and those committed to them. We engage in ecumenical and interreligious dialogue and work together in areas of social justice, ecological concerns, and contemplative initiatives.”We're excited to have you join us as we experience perspectives from other spiritual traditions.To learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision. To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreacSeason 3 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.This season 3 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Rachael SanyaExtra music from Bensound.com. License codes: Z5MRZR8RFEARKTF1 and Z8ATTZIZZVFUOXNCStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

During a career sabbatical from wine PR at a yoga teacher retreat, Morgan Perry tried combining wine education and yoga with great success. Her classmates practically forced her to found Vino Vinyasa, which has blossomed into six cities. With a focus on creating great experiences rather than selling wine, Morgan has created a platform where people learn about wine and end up seeking out the wines featured in classes. Detailed Show Notes: Morgan's background - wine PR, been in wine for ~15 years, became a yoga teacher in 2017Wine & Yoga synergiesBoth are about mindfulness - yoga and the wine tasting processNot for hard-core wellness or yoga peopleVino Vinyasa For the yoga teacher exam, the teacher encouraged something different, tried yoga & wine, and got a fantastic reception6 cities - NYC (2017), Austin (2018), Nashville, Chicago, LA, HoustonVino Vinyasa programming45 min Vinyasa yoga (all levels), followed by wine tasting of 2 winesTaste wine after yoga - people are relaxed and have “yoga brain” in a quiet, focused environment → people may be better tastersEmbed wine facts during yogaA comparative tasting of 2 wines, usually themed (e.g., Rose, Sauvignon Blanc)All instructors have a wine background (min WSET 1)2-3 classes/month, 20-25 people/class for intimacy (capped at 30)~30 classes/themes developed to dateVery intentional class structure, certain poses not suitable for teachingBusiness modelThe core business is to get people to do more classes and events, not be overly salesy with wineDo private events (90% are bachelorette parties)Sell swag (t-shirts), co-branded bottlesLook to be good value (avg class price $30) vs. regular yoga classes (avg ~$20-25, range from $10-35 for drop in class)Students often seek out wines after classesWine selection for classesVenue dependant, venues carry liquor licensesCity Winery (NYC) - chooses the wines based on their selectionOther venues - can get wines donated for classesPrivate events - Customers can select wines/themesHave worked with PR clients for winesSome wineries sponsored virtual classes during CovidMarketingPR background has helped and got early press (e.g., digital Good Morning America), mostly wine marketEmail newsletterIG is the best channel, does some boosting, and is focused on growth during Covid (~11k followers)Digital marketing has focused on both wellness and wine people~15-20% of people have attended multiple classesPrivate eventsBachelorette parties, birthdays, corporate events (e.g., Binny's in Chicago)The focus area for growthSame format as classesWellness & wine marketOther wine + yoga classes are not educational; some are tied to multi-level marketing wine programs that have long sales pitchesSees more yoga at wineriesThey have been approached by a couple of spas for partnerships, but the economics were not favorable yet (i.e., yoga teachers often are not paid well, ~$30/class) Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses mental health in high-risk workplaces, as well as the partnership between IHSA and Opening Minds, a division of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, to deliver a new training program, The Working Mind for the Trades. Joining in the conversation are Charles Boyer and Derek Baranowski from the Mental Health Commission of Canada and IHSA's Kathy Martin, as they emphasize the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace.The Working Mind program focuses on raising awareness and encouraging dialogue about mental health to reduce stigma, as well as equipping employees with coping skills when faced with challenges. The program was adapted from the original program by Opening Minds and customized to resonate more with the industries IHSA serves—construction, transportation, and electrical utilities.There are two versions of the program: one for workers and the other for management. Both versions have identical first three modules, which address barriers to having conversations on mental health, monitoring and managing mental health in the workplace, and resilience strategies. The management version has a fourth module dedicated to the leadership team to help them incorporate the learning goals from previous modules into their leadership style.Kathy highlights that the program is for everyone, and the real learning takes place during group discussions and interaction throughout the course. Derek discusses the benefits of the program, emphasizing that maintaining our mental health should be a normal part of our life that should be treated with the same priority as other areas. Free ResourcesThe Working Mind for the Trades - ManagerThe Working Mind for the Trades - WorkerWorkplace Mental Health & Related TopicsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A thought-provoking podcast episode with Rakan Brahedni who discusses the intersection of AI, mindful decision-making, and the future of work. With insights into maintaining an open mindset, embracing experimentation, and taking responsibility for the impact of our choices, Brahedni offers invaluable guidance for navigating the ever-evolving technological landscape. Mindful Futurism: Paving the Way for Future Generations Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (05:00) Opening Minds (08:45) AI Exploration (15:00) Parental Perspective (23:50) Future Outlook (29:15) Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mountain-collective/message

Pam Gregory has been involved with astrology for 45 years, it is her passion to help people. She sees astrology as a profound and sacred language of geometry and meaning that helps us to see the bigger picture. Her interest lies in seeing astrology in the context of our spiritual journey, and how new astrological discoveries are expanding our view of our life on Earth. She achieved the highly respected Faculty of Astrological Studies Diploma (DFAstrolS) after 8 years of study, then graduated with Highest Honours in her Masters course. Pam is the author of two books called, "You Don't Really Believe in Astrology, Do You?" and "How to Co-Create Using the Secret Language of the Universe." On our latest podcast, Pam Gregory discuss all things related to astrology, consciousness, and the evolution of humanity. Pam also covers the significance of dwarf planets in astrology, the physics of creation and the connection between science and spirituality, the transformation of physical bodies, the concept of time moving backwards, the role of astrology in understanding our soul's purpose, and the healing power of pyramids. In this interview, Pam Gregory discusses the healing power of light and sound, the revolutionary energy of Pluto in Aquarius, and the revolution in Europe and America, highlighting the birth of a new world. She emphasizes the importance the total solar eclipse in bringing new beginnings in this collective shift in consciousness. ___________________ PODCAST CHAPTERS 00:00 - Pam Gregory Intro 01:08 - Opening Minds & Hearts 03:24 - The Influence of Dwarf Planets 05:49 - The Physics of Creation 08:29 - The Shift in Consciousness 11:02 - Galactic Origins and Ancient Knowledge 15:30 - Understanding Astrology and Evolving Perception 18:22 - Transformation of Physical Bodies 20:11 - Time Is Moving Backwards 30:11 - New Planetary Archetypes 33:06 - Divine Law and Free Will 40:03 - Discovering Gifts in Astrology 44:22 - Connection to Ancient Civilizations: Atlantis & Lemuria 48:08 - The Healing Power of Pyramids, Light and Sound 50:08 - Revolutionary Energy of Pluto in Aquarius 51:44 - Shift in Power to the Grassroots 52:14 - Revolution in America & Europe + Birth of a New World 57:12 - Outsiders Becoming Leaders 59:34 - The Total Solar Eclipse and New Beginnings 01:01:29 - Healing Victim Consciousness 01:04:25 - The Saturn-Pluto Conjunction and Major Events 01:06:08 - Staying Grounded in the Mainstream News 01:15:37 - Astrology as a Sacred and Infinite Language 01:19:48 - Time Capsule Question ___________________ Guest: Pam Gregory, Astrologer Website | https://www.thenextstep.uk.com/ Teaching Videos | https://www.thenextstep.uk.com/products/ Astrology Courses | https://pamgregory.gumroad.com/ Buy Pam's Books | https://www.thenextstep.uk.com/books/ Facebook | ​⁠ https://www.facebook.com/TheNextStepAstrology Free Astrology Birthchart | https://www.thenextstep.uk.com/free-birthchart/ YouTube |  @PamGregoryOfficial  Host: Emilio Ortiz Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iamemilioortiz/ Subscribe to YouTube Channel |  @EmilioOrtiz  Watch Emilio's latest series on 4biddenknowledge TV l https://bit.ly/AwakenThe6thSense Shop Our Clothing Collection l https://www.unlockedmovement.com/collections/justtapin ___________________ Special Offerings to Support the Show: ✦ Make a One-Time or Recurring Donation on PayPal

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, you will learn from Priscilla McKinney about the power of collaboration in business. Priscilla emphasizes the mindset shift required for successful collaborations. She highlights the importance of embracing different perspectives, being prepared for unexpected situations, and thinking on your feet. Priscilla also discusses the value of connections and networking, sharing her own collaboration with host Melina Palmer at an event. They demonstrate that collaboration can exist even among competitors, bringing unique perspectives and ideas to the table.  Priscilla's book, Collaboration is the New Competition, provides practical guidance on fostering collaboration within organizations. By shifting from competition to collaboration, businesses can thrive in today's interconnected world. Key takeaways include understanding people's behavior in marketing, the value of collaboration in business success, the power of networking, and the need for differentiation. This engaging and thought-provoking conversation highlights collaboration as a key driver of innovation, growth, and success in business. In this episode: Enhance collaboration and foster partnerships for increased business success. Unlock the power of mindset to drive effective collaboration. Build valuable connections through strategic networking. Shift from scarcity to abundance mindset for greater collaboration opportunities. Harness the power of differentiation to drive successful collaborations. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Introduction, Introduction to the episode and guest, Priscilla McKinney, who is the author of Collaboration is the New Competition. 00:02:06 - Background and Expertise Priscilla shares her background as the CEO of Little Bird Marketing and her experience in anthropology. She emphasizes the importance of understanding people and culture in marketing. 00:05:01 - Personal Experiences and Cultural Anthropology Priscilla discusses how her personal experiences as a missionary's child and living in different countries shaped her understanding of collaboration, culture, and the importance of getting along. 00:07:39 - Collaboration and Marketing Priscilla explains the connection between collaboration, marketing, behavioral science, and cultural anthropology. She highlights the role of collaboration in building strong relationships and achieving success in business. 00:09:52 - Origin of Collaboration The discussion revolves around Melina's collaboration with Maru Group and Protobrand, where Will Leach connected her as the MC. They emphasize the value of collaboration and how it can overcome competition. 00:16:09 - The Value of Collaboration Priscilla discusses the value of collaboration and how her early experiences in the credit union industry taught her the importance of cooperation and sharing ideas. She emphasizes the abundance mindset and the willingness of credit unions to help each other thrive. 00:17:30 - The Power of Networking Priscilla and Melina highlight their shared experiences in the banking and credit union industry. They highlight the importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded people who are willing to collaborate and share knowledge. Priscilla emphasizes the cooperative nature of the market research industry. 00:18:57 - Opening Minds to Collaboration Priscilla encourages readers to open their minds to collaboration and challenges them to rethink their previous experiences with it. She suggests that what people may have considered collaboration in the past may not have been true collaboration. She invites readers to give it another try. 00:20:21 - Collaboration Gone Wrong Priscilla discusses the common pitfalls of collaboration, using the example of a group project in which one student ends up doing all the work while others take credit. She emphasizes the need for equity, transparency, and a desire to win for true collaboration to occur. 00:24:24 - The Framework for Collaboration Priscilla outlines the three essential elements for successful collaboration: having something to lose and gain, being transparent and open, and having a desire to win for the benefit of all involved. 00:30:49 - Moving from Scarcity to Abundance Mindset Priscilla discusses the importance of shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset. Instead of always trying to get their way, she encourages a mindset of helping others and believing that everyone can achieve their goals. 00:31:26 - Itchy Backs - Cultivating a Helping Mindset Priscilla explains the concept of "itchy backs," where you focus on meeting the needs of others. By being aware of what others need and offering help, you can build strong relationships and collaboration opportunities. 00:34:31 - The Rule of 15 - Inspiring Collaboration Priscilla introduces the Rule of 15, which emphasizes the importance of creating content that inspires collaboration. Building relationships takes time, and it's essential to pay it forward and show genuine interest in others before expecting collaboration opportunities. 00:35:53 - LinkedIn Cocktail Party - Shifting Mindset Priscilla suggests thinking of LinkedIn as an online cocktail party rather than just a social media platform. She highlights the importance of showing up correctly, curating a great guest list, and being a good conversationalist to build meaningful connections. 00:38:59 - Avoiding Pitch Slapping - Building Relationships Priscilla discusses the negative impact of pitch-slapping, where people immediately try to sell or pitch their services without building a relationship first. She encourages being mindful of etiquette and building relationships before asking for anything. 00:44:49 - Collaboration and Feedback on the Book Priscilla discusses her book and invites Melina to read it and provide feedback for the second edition. They encourage listeners to connect with Priscilla on LinkedIn and check out her website to get a copy of the book and share it with others. 00:45:17 - Continued Collaboration and Friendship Melina expresses her enjoyment of talking with Priscilla and their ongoing collaboration. Priscilla is referred to as a friend of the podcast forever, and Melina offers her support for any future collaborations. 00:45:47 - Supporting the Podcast Priscilla encourages listeners to give an amazing rating to the Brainy Business podcast as a way to support Melina and help more people find the show. She emphasizes the importance of leading with giving and suggests this as a good deed for the day. 00:46:19 - Treating LinkedIn Like a Cocktail Party Melina recalls Priscilla's session at the IIEX Europe Conference where she talked about treating LinkedIn like a cocktail party. She mentions the relatability and engagement of the session and expresses her excitement about discussing it in Priscilla's book. 00:47:11 -  Conclusion, Melina's top insights from the conversation. What stuck with you while listening to the episode? What are you going to try? Come share it with Melina on social media -- you'll find her as @thebrainybiz everywhere and as Melina Palmer on LinkedIn. 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Welcome back to the final episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts for this season! We have enjoyed the thought-provoking conversations we've had with our guests this season and today we are excited to speak with Cynthia Bourgealt. Cynthia is a modern-day mystic, Episcopal priest, writer, and internationally known retreat leader. She divides her time between solitude and sailing the waters around her seaside hermitage in Maine, and a demanding schedule traveling globally to teach and spread the recovery of the Christian Contemplative and Wisdom paths. She believes that the strength of a lineage depends on the strength of its students. She has taken an active interest in mentoring the new generation of Wisdom teachers and leaders.To learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision. To connect with Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault: Visit her website: www.cynthiabourgeault.orgEncountering Evil online web course: www.wisdomwayofknowing.orgBooks mentioned in this episode: Lost Christianity by Jacob NeedlemanOpen Minds, Open Hearts: The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel by Father Thomas KeatingFrom the Mind to the Heart by Father Thomas KeatingGod is all and all: The Evolution of the Contemplative Christian Spiritual Journey by Father Thomas KeatingThat We May Be One - Christian Non-duality: A Companion Book by Father Thomas KeatingTo connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachSeason 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.comStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

Centering Prayer is a practice that changes the way we see the world from the inside out and is important for our well-being both physically and mentally. To help us reflect on this important principle, we are excited to welcome Fr. Greg Boyle, the founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program in the world. Fr. Greg was born and raised in Los Angeles and was a Jesuit priest from 1986 to 1992. He served as pastor of Dolores Mission Church, the poorest Catholic parish in Los Angeles that had the highest concentration of gang activity in the city. After witnessing the devastating impact of gang violence on his community, peaking at 1,000 gang-related killings in 1992, he was inspired to adopt a radical approach at the time, treating gang members as human beings. Homeboy Industries employs and trains former gang members in a range of social enterprises, and provides critical services to thousands of individuals who walk through its doors each year seeking a better life.To connect further with Fr. Greg Boyle:Visit his website: www.homeboyindustries.orgLike him on Facebook - www.facebook.com/HomeboyIndustries/Follow him on Twitter - www.twitter.com/homboyindFind him on Instagram - www.instagram.com/explore/tags/homeboyindustries/Connect with him on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/homeboy-industries/Check out his YouTube Channel – www.youtube.com/user/JobsNotJailsFr. Boyle is the author of the 2010 New York Times bestseller Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion. Followed by Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship (2017) and The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness (2021). Most recently, he authored Forgive Everyone Everything, an anthology of writings accompanied by Fabian Debora's artwork. To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision. Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer. This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.comStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

Thrilled to share Part One of my conversation with Jessica, a political educator and former government staff. Our discussion spanned a range of crucial topics, and I truly enjoyed the insightful exchange of ideas. Here's a snapshot of what we covered: Plain Language in Politics: Emphasizing the importance of clear communication in the often complex realm of politics. The Turnoff Effect: Exploring why the current political system might be disconnecting with the average person and ways to bridge the gap. School Memories: Reflecting on a visit from the Conservative Party's Kim Campbell to Kitsilano Secondary School during my grade 12 year. George Orwell's Influence: Examining the impact of Orwell's views on political language and its manipulation. American vs Canadian Politics: Comparing the distinctive styles of political engagement in the United States and Canada. Stephen Harper's Style: Analyzing the delivery style of former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Local Touch: Discussing the Stanley Park Train and its intriguing connection to Vancouver's political scene, including Mayor Ken Sims. NDP, Liberals, and Communication: Exploring communication styles between the NDP and Liberal parties. Political Faith: Addressing the growing disconnect between the average person and their political party. Left vs Right: Defining the crucial distinctions between left-wing and right-wing politics. Government Inaction: Examining the consequences of political inaction. Divide and Conquer Tactics: Unpacking strategies employed in the political landscape. Conservative vs Right-Wing: Clarifying the differences between conservative and right-wing politics. Federal vs Provincial Parties: Understanding the distinctions within the political spectrum at different levels. Libertarians and Greens: Exploring the ideologies of Libertarian and Green parties.

Today we will discuss the evolving and expanding community of Contemplative Outreach and Centering Prayer. We have a special guest, The Very Reverend Michael Battle, Ph.D. a theologian, professor, author, and speaker. He is the author of 11 books including his most recent title, Desmond Tutu, A Spiritual Biography of South Africa's Confessor. We explore “ubuntu” the African proverb that teaches we are all interdependent on one another. We also explore how we can expand the contemplative life to people of color, his experience spending time with Desmond Tutu, and how our different spiritual gifts are all important. To connect further with The Rev. Michael Battle:Visit his website: www.michaelbattle.comRead his works including his most recent book Desmond Tutu, A Spiritual Biography of South Africa's Confessor at www.michaelbattle.comTo connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer. This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.com Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

On today's episode, we will explore the changing needs of Christian contemplatives through a thought-provoking conversation with our guest, Keith Kristich. Keith is a writer, retreat leader, and founder of the online contemplative community, Closer Than Breath. His mission is to help people unlearn rigid religion, reimagine what is divine, and see God everywhere. Keith is a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer through Contemplative Outreach and trained with the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in leading contemplative prayer groups and retreats.To learn more about Closer Than Breath, visit their website www.closerthanbreath.comTo connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer. This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.comStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

On today's episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, we hear from Dr. Rory McEntee, a religion scholar and philosopher-theologian working at an intersection of contemplative life, education, social justice, and culture. Today we will discuss the support and difficulties that come with being in community, how empathy comes from our own uniqueness and manifestation of God on Earth, and what Rory feels is the greatest challenge of our time. To connect further with Dr. Rory McEntee:Visit his website: https://charisinterspirituality.org/To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer. This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.comStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

On today's episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, we are delighted to welcome Heather Ruce who will help us dive into the deepening practice of Centering Prayer, a Wisdom Spiritual Director who facilitates Wisdom Practices and hosts retreats at schools focused on the Christian Wisdom Tradition. Heather weaves the lineage of teacher, Cynthia Bourgeault, into her work and training including Family Systems Therapy, Systematic Experiencing, Organic Intelligence, and her spiritual direction. Her approach to teaching is guiding people in practice with wisdom and in the service of the Christian Wisdom Tradition. Join us as we explore our relationship with everything around us through Centering Prayer.To connect further with Heather Ruce::Visit her website: https://www.heatherruce.com/To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer. This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.comStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

On today's episode, we speak with Gigi Ross, who began practicing Centering Prayer after attending an introductory workshop in 1998. Gigi has been a Spiritual Director since 2000 and worked as an Associate Director at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Foundation. She also served on the leadership team for Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington from 2003 to 2005. She is currently working at the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) as the Living School Student Experience Manager. We are so grateful for our long-standing partnership with CAC and the tremendous work she is doing there. To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer. This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.comStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

On today's episode, we talk with Phileena Nikole who is well known in contemplative communities and spaces where she works as a Spiritual Director and Centering Prayer Practitioner. Phileena spent her early adult life in social justice work with poor and marginalized communities. This work led her to more than 70 countries where she helped to build community among victims of human trafficking, HIV and AIDS survivors, abandoned children, child soldiers, and war brides. She is passionate about spirituality and making the world a better place. She shares how she came to the practice of Centering Prayer, how it changed her life, and has shaped her work. To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer. This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.comStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

On this episode, we welcome Mary Dwyer who has been practicing Centering Prayer for over 30 years. In the early 1990's she lived in Chrysalis House, a contemplative community experiment blessed by Father Thomas, which became an incubator of practice and programs in the early years of growth for Contemplative Outreach and Centering Prayer. She attended Georgetown University and majored in economics, later she went back to school and became a licensed social worker. Mary is currently in private practice as a social worker, while serving Contemplative Outreach as a member of the community, welcoming service team, a chairperson for Contemplative Outreach, and a member of the faculty. Mary has been in complete service to the Contemplative Outreach community. We are so grateful to have her on the show. To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer. This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.comStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

In today's episode, we welcome Father Justin Lanier, a Priest in the Episcopal Church. He was born in Louisiana and grew up in Delaware where he went to Methodist, Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches. Early in his formation, Father Justin entered the St. Benedict's Trappist monastery community in Snowmass under Abbot Joseph Boyle where Father Thomas Keating was resident. Fr. Justin was under the direction of these two men until their deaths in 2018. Fr. Justin was also sent to train in a Rinzai Zen monastery in Japan as part of his formation. Throughout his formation, he has been in touch with Contemplative Outreach teachers and presenters. In this episode, we will focus on the expanding vision of the community of Contemplative Outreach.To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer. This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.comStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

What's the best way to introduce change to your business? Are big changes easily embraced or are there better methods to get everyone onboard? Listen in as we discuss resistance to change before jumping into a discussion about opening closed minds to new ideas – with your customers. 00:00:00 Business […] The post Opening Minds of Close-Minded Customers – Business Brain 490 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

In this episode,Dr. Almitra Berry delves into a captivating conversation with Nadia Bennett. As a former principal and the founder of 'When Brown Girls Lead,' Nadia Bennett has dedicated over 15 years to transforming schools into anti-racist environments through culturally relevant leadership. With an educational background from Dillard and Howard University, her remarkable journey exemplifies the impact of passion, commitment, and building meaningful relationships in the education landscape.Key Takeaways:Passion, commitment, and relationships are the foundation of transforming schools into equitable, anti-racist environments.Setting high expectations for students can lead to significant improvements in outcomes and engagement.Culturally relevant pedagogy plays a vital role in unlocking the potential of every learner.Empowering students through education is a powerful tool for change.Acknowledging the impact of trauma on learning and behavior is crucial for effective teaching.Banning books and limiting curriculum perpetuates ignorance and prejudice.Understanding that culture affects how the brain processes information is key to effective teaching.The term "tempered radicals" refers to individuals who work within systems to create change, while "radical radicals" may push for change outside the system.Nadia Bennett's journey and insights have shown us that change is possible, even in the face of challenges. The stories of passion, commitment, and unwavering belief in students are beacons of hope for the future of education.Tune in to this episode and we must continue to advocate for inclusive and equitable educational environments. Threads: @alberryconsulting TikTok: @almitraberry Email info: @askdrberry.com

Welcome back to season two of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts. We are your hosts, Colleen Thomas and Mark Dannenfelser and our hope this season is to open the door for you to explore more deeply this powerful practice of Centering Prayer. Each week we will talk with a guest from the contemplative community and unpack Father Thomas Keating's principle: “Contemplative Outreach is an evolving community with an expanding vision and deepening practice of Centering Prayer that serves the changing needs of Christian contemplatives.”To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer. This episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.comStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

Welcome back to season two of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts. Co-host Mark Dannenfelser and Colleen Thomas framed their conversation around one of Thomas Keating's guiding principles:“Contemplative Outreach is an evolving community with an expanding vision and deepening practice of Centering Prayer that serves the changing needs of Christian contemplatives.” Throughout the season, Mark and Colleen will unpack this principle with guests who are involved in the evolving contemplative community. To learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision. To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.This season of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.comStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

Despite being among the most common of mental disorders that a clinician is likely to encounter, major depressive disorder presents both the client and therapist with a considerable amount of complexity and nuance to navigate with respect to conceptualization and treatment.  Leading international expert in major depressive disorder, Dr. Keith Dobson, joins us for an in-depth exploration of depression where were cover:  a brief overview of what  depression is and how it affects individualsfeatures of depression to be aware of that do not necessarily fall within the diagnostic framework but that would nonetheless be useful for clinicians to keep in mind when assessing clientshow depression is conceptualized from a cognitive behavioural perspectivethe developmental experiences that might predispose someone towards depressionconsideration of “at-risk” temperaments associated with development of depression the evolutionary origins of depression exploring the concept of complicated grief vs. depression some of Dr. Dobson's reflections on the conceptualization of depression based on his extensive experience in studying depression gender and depressionchallenges related to differential diagnosis discussing medication with client in the context of psychotherapy depression in the context of trauma gold-standard psychotherapy for depression and the integration of stepped care principles Dr. Dobson's is a Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology at the University of Calgary, where he has served in roles such as Head of Psychology and Director of the Clinical Psychology program. His research has focused on both cognitive models and mechanisms in depression, and the treatment of depression, particularly using cognitive-behavioural therapies. He is also a Principal Investigator for the Opening Minds program of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, with a focus on stigma reduction related to mental disorders in the workplace. Further, he has written about developments in professional psychology and ethics and has been actively involved in various organizations, having served as President of the Canadian Psychological Association, the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, and the Canadian Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. He has also received numerous prestigious academic awards and was recently named as an Officer of the Order of Canada.

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Today, on this final episode of the first season of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, our guest is Mark Kutolowski. He is an oblate of Saint Benedict and a Centering Prayer instructor committed to supporting the revitalization of Christian contemplation. Mark and his wife are the co-directors of Metanoia of Vermont, a lay contemplative homestead and ministry that seeks to nurture the way of Christ through work and prayer in relationship with the land. We discuss Mark's personal interactions with Father Thomas, the unity found in Centering Prayer, metanoia or a spiritual conversion that comes with contemplation, how our prayer practice is a bridge to all other areas of life and more. To connect further with Mark Kutolowski - Visit his website - Metanoia of Vermont www.metanoiavt.com - Visit Mark's Substack https://metanoiavt.substack.com/ To connect further with us:- Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.org- Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/- Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreach- Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

On Today's episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, we welcome internationally acclaimed speaker, author, poet and translator of spiritual texts, Carmen Acevedo Butcher. Today she shares her thoughts on Centering Prayer practice, self-compassion, community with others, and how trauma can be turned into connection through meditation and contemplation.To connect further with Carmen Acevedo ButcherVisit her website: https://www.carmenbutcher.com/Visit her Linktree: https://linktr.ee/carmenacevedobutcherCheck out her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarmenAcevedoButcherPresenceCarmen's translations:Brother Lawrence's Practice of the Presence (Broadleaf) now available on AudibleThe Cloud of Unknowing (Shambhala)To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreach Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreach Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

On this episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, Pastor Tia Norman, shares her perspective on incorporating gentleness during the practice of Centering Prayer, the relationship flow between prayer and the divine, and her thoughts on being a woman of color in the contemplative community. Tia is a teacher and guide specializing in the spirituality and practices anchored in the mystical teachings of the Christan Contemplative tradition. She serves as the Pastor of Awakenings, a contemplative community in Houston, TX and is a certified Embodied Yin and Yoga Nidra Teacher. To connect further with Pastor Tia Norman:Visit her website: https://tiaariane.comFollow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2btia/Check out her free Guided Meditation Download: https://mailchi.mp/9c19517d01a5/free-guided-meditation-from-tia-normanVisit Awakenings Website: http://awakeningsinc.org/Follow Awakenings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakenings_inc/To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreach Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreach Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

On this episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, we are excited to welcome a friend of Contemplative Outreach, Father Adam Bucko. He shares how Father Thomas Keating helped shape his work and inspired him to write his new book Let Your Heartbreak be Your Guide: Lessons in Engaged Contemplation. We discuss how trauma can change how one practices Centering Prayer and the discernment that comes with remaining silent or speaking out against social justice. Father Bucko also shares his experience working with homeless youth in New York City and leading The Center for Spiritual Imagination at the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation.⁣⁣

On this episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, we are excited to welcome a friend of Contemplative Outreach, Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown. She walks us through how we can center down during our contemplative time so that we can focus on the silent space where we can hear from God instead of the chatter that pulls us away from stillness. She also encourages us to have an accurate self portrayal of ourselves and strengthen our inner, so that the prejudice and perceptions of others cannot enter. Dr. Brown promotes the renowned mystic and theologian, Howard Thurman, contemplative spirituality and uncovering the peace and joy in one's heart. She is a professor of psychology emerita, spiritual director and companion, retreat leader, speaker, and author.To connect further with Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown:Visit her websites: www.leritacolemanbrown.com and www.peaceforhearts.comLike her on Facebook: Peace for Hearts | FacebookFollow her on Twitter: @peace4hearts Follow her on Instagram: Lerita Coleman Brown (@peaceforhearts) • Instagram photos and videosShe appears in the documentaries, Back Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story and The Black Church as well as several podcasts.Dr. Brown is the author of several articles, chapters, essays, and When the Heart Speaks, Listens: Discovering Inner Wisdom. Her newest book, What Makes you Come Alive: A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman will be released by Broadleaf Press in February and is available for pre-order now.To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: Contemplative Outreach Ltd (@contemplativeoutreachltd) • Instagram photos and videosLike us on Facebook: (1) Contemplative Outreach | West Milford NJ | FacebookCheck out our YouTube channel: (1) coutreach - YouTubeThis podcast is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.comStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

On this very first episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, we speak with author and spiritual leader, Carl Mcloman. Carl walks us through a deeper understanding of the relationships and distinctions between mystical traditions, Christian meditation, contemplation and Centering Prayer. He also helps us accept our humanness while building a healthy daily practice using silence, sacred words and the four guidelines of Centering Prayer as stated by Father Thomas Keating. Carl sees the elegance and simplicity of the method of centering prayer as a larger conversation that the Christian community is having about reclaiming this contemplative practice. To connect further with Carl McCloman:Visit his website: www.anamchara.comCheck out his course The Contemplative Study of Mystical Writings coming in January 2023 on Patreon.To provide financial support for Carl McCloman and to have access to his teachings visit his Patreon: www.patreon.com/carlmccolmanCarl McCloman is the author of many books including The Big Book of Christian Mysticism, Eternal Heart: The Mystical Path to a Joyful Life, and Unteachable Lessons: Why Wisdom Can't Be Taught and Why That's Okay. He is also one of the co-hosts of the Encountering Silence podcast. To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: Contemplative Outreach Ltd (@contemplativeoutreachltd) • Instagram photos and videosLike us on Facebook: (1) Contemplative Outreach | West Milford NJ | FacebookCheck out our YouTube channel: (1) coutreach - YouTubeThis podcast is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.comStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

030 _  Judy Rees shares how simple questions, sharp listening and exploring metaphors can access fresh ideas, improved strategies and sharper actions for addressing challenges and accessing more human potential.LinksReesMcCannBooks by JudyJudy Rees' EbookClean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening MindsThe Five Minute Coach Buzzing Online Workshops I want to thank my great team that helps me sound better than I am. Jacki Hydock for her lending her wonderful voice to our introduction and outro Great music by Jazz Night Awesome episode production by the great team of We Edit Podcasts all the way up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Check them out at www.weeditpodcasts.com Thanks For Listening and Jumping into the Swamp

Are you seeking to deepen your interior life through the practice of Centering Prayer? Do you have a desire to develop a closer connection to the divine as well as those around you? Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is a podcast for both the curious meditator and long-time practitioner of Centering Prayer. On each episode, hosts Colleen Thomas and Mark Dannenfelser will reflect on the method of Centering Prayer with some friends of Contemplative Outreach who share their personal experiences of encountering God through the prayer, and through their work in the world. Topics discussed will include New Monasticism, the value of silence, the practice of contemplation and the call to social action. Through this podcast, we hope to provide new perspectives on the future of this prayer in the rapidly changing spiritual and technological landscape. Centering Prayer is a practice and a gift and we are excited to share this blessing with our listeners.

In Part 2 of our Caucus Workshops Preview, Dr. Millicent Gorham, Dr. Mary O'Connor and podcast host Rolf Taylor discuss the “Movement” workshop series from the Movement is Life Caucus which convenes on November 10-11, 2022. Workshop 5: Social Influences of Health – Opening Doors, Opening Minds, impacting lives, Strategies to Improve Well Being. Workshop 6: Shared Decision Making - Beyond the Hype. Workshop 7: Move Your Mind, Move Your Body. Workshop 8: Engaging the Body and Brain Through an African Drumming & Dance Experience. Caucus & Registration information: www.movementislifecaucus.com

NRF's summer interns are about to return to college. Before heading back, we asked them about their work experience and how their perspectives on retail changed after working at NRF. Bill Thorne sits down with three bright students, Juliana Sailing, Miguel Gomez and Ashton Wiggins, to talk about the lessons they've learned along the way, what they're looking for in a potential employer, and the impact of seeing the ins and outs of retail advocacy. As the retail industry looks to attract new talent into the workforce, these voices offer a glimpse of the future and the promise it holds for positive change and the ability for young people to make a meaningful impact. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

I hope you remember S3 E6 with Elizabeth Rohrbaugh. Among other things, she was talking about her work with OMA program (Opening Minds Through Art) at Miami University, OH. OMA enables people with dementia to assume new roles as artists and teachers and leave a legacy of beautiful artwork. I knew that this alone is worth a whole episode! So here we are with Elizabeth Rohrbaugh and a founder of the OMA program Elizabeth "Like" Lokon. https://scrippsoma.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/in-the-art-scene/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-the-art-scene/support

Recently, Chalene promoted a controversial book written by a woman who, in her words, “escaped” a small, insulated, ultra orthodox Hasidic community — and went on to launch a very successful high fashion shoe brand. Immediately after speaking of the book publicly, Chalene was challenged — by an orthodox Jewish community of women — to reconsider the author's viewpoint and explore the subject further. So today, Chalene talks about her journey to understand these communities and the spectrum that exists in so many religions.  In addition, she'll recap the week's events, including: flying to Vegas to surprise Shaun T for his birthday, Marge getting Zumba certified, the bathroom remodel and her battle with high heels.   Download the Patreon App and Join The Chalene Show at patreon.com/TheChaleneShow   Thank You To Our Show Sponsor Go to  Mysoulcbd.com/chalene and 15% off will be automatically taken at checkout   Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here!   Links You May Want to Check out: Subscribe to Build Your Tribe!!!  Be sure to check out the limited time Push journal Build Your Own Bundle Special!!  Join Phase it Up and start creating healthier habits, it isn't like other diets or programs! PhaseItUp.com Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com Check out the new supplement multi packs   I am Myself Again Check out all the Discounts and some of Chalene's favorite things at Chalene.com/Deals Leave Chalene a message at  (619) 500-4819 Leave Chalene a Voicemail review or question  HERE Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here! Go to Chalene.com/MyThing and see what your passion or hidden talents are!!   Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson   Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a ridiculously amazing fun-filled life!   Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!    Get episode show notes here: www.chalenejohnson.com/podcast    Hey! Send me a tweet & tell me what you think about the show! (Use the Hashtag) #The Chalene Show so I know you're a homie! XOXO Chalene

Jon Atack is generally acknowledged as the world's leading authority on the cult of Scientology. He spent nine years in the cult, training as an 'auditor' and becoming 'OT V.' He's the author of the definitive biography of Ron Hubbard, “Let's Sell These People a Piece of Blue Sky.” His new book "Opening Minds," is a must-read that helps explain undue influence and in particular, how to protect yourself from predators. Learn more about Dr. Steven Hassan's work and find more resources at his website FreedomOfMind.com. Follow Dr. Hassan on Twitter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another podcast episode of Merkaba Chakras. I'm your host, Von Galt. Today, we talk to Dr. Simeon Hein about the findings in his book, “Opening Minds”. Dr. Simeon Hein has extensive research into crop circles and its potential connection to UFOs. Dr. Hein, welcome to Merkaba Chakras! Watch the video interview here. Rokfin gets exclusive 1st preview for a week, then it goes to these other sites. Please diversify where you get information by adding these platforms. https://rokfin.com/MerkabaChakras https://rumble.com/c/c-889303 https://www.bitchute.com/merkabachakras/ https://odysee.com/@merkabachakras:4 https://www.brighteon.com/channels/merkabachakras https://utreon.com/c/MerkabaChakras For more information about Dr. Simeon Hein's books, offerings, and courses, please visit his website: https://newcrystalmind.com/ To learn more about Von Galt's metaphysical work: https://merkabachakras.com/ Theme music, "Promised Land" copyrighted by the composer, Olive Musique, and authorized by https://www.premiumbeat.com/ #CropCircles, #UFO, #Aliens, #SimeonHein, #MUFON, #Consciousness, #MerkabaChakrasPodcast, #VonGalt, #LaosAuthors, #Buddhism, #MetaphysicCourses --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/merkabachakras/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/merkabachakras/support

In Episode 47, Shawn Slakk shares with Norah L. Jones of Fluency Consulting how we can all open doors to achievement, self-awareness, and hope through the power of language.

Catholic Scholar Christopher Kaczor finds a great deal to admire in Jordan Peterson and his followers. But is Peterson’s work a fully-satisfying body of thought, or is it more of a doorway to deeper satisfactions for the mind? We discuss Kaczor’s new book — Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: The Search for a Meaningful Life. Cy Kellett: Is Jordan Peterson leading people to Christianity? Christopher Kaczor is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answer’s podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I’m Cy Kellett…

Catholic Scholar Christopher Kaczor finds a great deal to admire in Jordan Peterson and his followers. But is Peterson’s work a fully-satisfying body of thought, or is it more of a doorway to deeper satisfactions for the mind? We discuss Kaczor’s new book — Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: The Search for a Meaningful Life. Cy Kellett: Is Jordan Peterson leading people to Christianity? Christopher Kaczor is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answer’s podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I’m Cy Kellett…

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Today on Encounters USA we discussed the issue of UFO Disclosure and technology and how it may apply to the mystery of Bigfoot and other cryptids. Encounters USA assembled a rounded panel of experts to give a perspective from differing viewpoints. For our well-grounded researcher, we chose Crystal Panek. Crystal is a researcher and a computer engineer in New Hamphshire. Crystal's first Bigfoot sighting happened when she was a young girl. She was literally besieged by a Bigfoot who entered her trailer. Crystal has no qualms about what she thinks Bigfoot is. To give us a skeptical and scientific viewpoint, we invited Dr. Simeon Hein. Dr. Hein is a sociologist and author. He has studied remote viewing, crop circles and the effects of encounters with strange entities. He has compiled his research into the books Black Swan Ghosts and Opening Minds. Finally, to expound the field or quantum capable Bigfoot theory, we invited world famous Bigfoot researcher Ron Morehead. Ron's famous books, Voices In the Wilderness and his latest, Quantum Bigfoot leave no question that Ron has theories about the Bigfoot mystery that go beyond the primate theory. With our well rounded panel of experts we began to look into the mystery surrounding the latest UFO disclosures, the mysterious ‘suicide' of Mark McCandlish and his discovery of Zero Point Energy Alien Reproduction Vehicles. Is the technology propelling UFOs also propelling Bigfoot? We will discuss the possibilities on Encounters USA.

Ideas from the book Opening Minds by Peter H. Johnston email me at thedailyreadpodcast@gmail.com

Ideas from the book Opening Minds by Peter H. Johnston email me at thedailyreadpodcast@gmail.com

Ideas from the book Opening Minds by Peter H. Johnston Email me at thedailyreadpodcast@gmail.com

FS31 Clean Language and Metaphor In today’s episode, host Nikki Wilson takes a deep dive into clean language and metaphor, and talks to three guests about their uses of them in their facilitation practice. First Nikki talks to Judy Rees about how she discovered clean language and metaphor and how they feature in her work today. Judy started exploring the use of metaphor as a child, when her father was studying its use in education. Following reading the book “Metaphors We Live By” by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson as a teenager she then talks of her further exploration on metaphor and clean language during her career as a journalist. Judy talks of her experience of using clean language as a key part of her engagement with freelance facilitation clients. Using a combination of clean language and metaphor allows her clients to express their needs for their requirements, which in turn allows Judy to understand whether she is the right person for them. She also talks about how she uses clean principles in her training of facilitators to use clean language with groups and teams. Judy also shares examples of how clean language can help to tease out the distinctions between things that seem quite similar on the surface, but have subtle distinctions, and how this is valuable in avoiding misunderstanding that can be very, very costly. For facilitators looking to extend their knowledge of clean language for use with groups, Judy recommends reading “From Contempt to Curiosity” by Caitlin Walker. Those looking for more 1-2-1 applications can read “Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds” by Wendy Sullivan and Judy Rees. Judy ends by speaking about she is current exploring how to not just get people excited by clean language and metaphor, but how to get those people to effectively transmit that enthusiasm, joy and excitement to other people as well. You can get in touch with Judy here: Twitter: @JudyRees Website: www.reesmccann.com Website: www.learncleanlanguage.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/XraylisteningJR/featured Blog: https://reesmccann.com/2016/05/03/metaphor-get-group-started/   Nikki gives a quick reminder of the IAF England & Wales regular meetups which in April 2021 are still happening online. You can find out more on the website: https://www.iaf-world.org/site/chapters/england-wales Nikki then goes on to speak to Robert Taylor and Kevin Watson who ran “The Magic of Metaphor” session at the IAF England & Wales conference in October 2020. When asked about where the magic comes from when they use metaphor, Kevin describes how the magic in their sessions is all about the relationship that the participant has with the metaphor, and how it helps people to accelerate their ability to see something they have not seen before. Also magical is people’s imagination and creativity and how that never ceases to amaze him. Kevin and Rob talk about their experiences of using metaphor in both facilitation and coaching sessions. They talk about the use of physical objects in sessions to explore metaphor, and how it is important that it's something that is outside of themselves and seemingly unrelated to the topic on their minds. They go on to explain that it is important to have elements which the participant can touch and interact with as part of the exercise to get a different perspective. They talk about the importance of the facilitator in letting go of the worries about how people will react to using metaphor in a session. The important thing is that you as the facilitator work with what people present to you, as that will be the right thing for them at that time. Both Kevin & Rob go on to talk about the need to trust the participant, that they will come up with something that you can work with, and that they will have the things they need to figure it out. Rob & Kevin end by talking about how they will continue to explore metaphor further in the future, including looking at how you can use metaphor online to give people experiences that they can learn from. Get in touch with Robert robert@youdevelop.co.uk Get in touch with Kevin: https://myown-coach.co.uk Or via the Facilitators Café: https://www.facebook.com/groups/facilitatorcafe   Get in touch: Twitter: @fac_stories and @IAFEnglandWales; use #iafpodcast  and today’s host @NiksClicks E-mail: podcast@iaf-englandwales.org - Send us some text, or even an mp3 audio! Find out more about us over at the  https://www.iaf-world.org/site/chapters/england-wales Join us at the IAF Global Slack   

Ideas from the book Opening Minds by Peter H. Johnston email me at thedailyreadpodcast@gmail.com

Ideas from the book Opening Minds by Peter H. Johnston email me at thedailyreadpodcast@gmail.com

“Using the other person's words is the nearest thing that the FBI has to a Jedi mind trick, because when the other person hears their words coming back, what they think is that person is using words like mine, therefore, they must be like me, therefore, I should like them.”   Judy Rees is a consultant at Rees McCann where she leads a community of trainers, facilitators, producers and others who want to make online better than in-the-room. She is also the co-author of the Web Events That Connect How-to Guide and Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds.   In this episode of Control the Room, I talk with Judy about clean language, gardening, and contextual intent. Listen in to learn what subtleties can be uncovered in the words we use every day, through active listening and asking the right questions.

Across the world, rivers are drying up, and once lush green lands are transforming into deserts. To reverse the destruction of our planet, more people need to become aware of the desperate need for more trees.  WELCOME TO THE DARIN OLIEN SHOW. I’m Darin Olien, the “superfood hunter.” On this podcast, you’ll hear honest conversations with extraordinary people that inspire me. I hope that through their knowledge and unique perspectives, they’ll inspire you, too. Although our ideas and approaches to life may differ, our ultimate goal is the same. We want to save the planet. So we’re going to try, one conversation at a time. If you’re interested in expanding your view of the world while learning new angles on health and nutrition, you’re at the right place. Sadhguru’s work has touched the lives of people all over the world. Sadhguru is a yogi, a mystic, and a New York Times best-selling author. Once named one of India’s 50 most influential people, Sadhguru’s work spans various causes all across the planet. He’s been an influential voice at major global forums, including the United Nations World Headquarters and the World Economic Forum. He covers a wide range of topics such as socio-economic development, leadership, education, and spirituality at these forums. One of his many significant accomplishments is founding the Isha Foundation, a non-profit organization run by over 11 million volunteers worldwide. Sadhguru is extremely knowledgeable about so many different things that affect our planet. In this conversation, we focus on his passion for preserving Native American culture and his initiative to heal the earth by planting trees. Inspired by what he calls “a spiritual encounter with a Native American spirit,” Sadhguru embarked on a 10,000-mile motorcycle journey across 16 states. His goal was to explore a 40,000-year-old culture that is disappearing every day. Sadhguru doesn’t just dip his toes into a mission. He fully immerses himself in it. And his wisdom and compassion compel others to do the same, which makes him such a powerful force to bring real, actionable change to the world. With his initiative, Project Greenhands, 42.1 million trees were planted in farmland in South India. I could talk to Sadhguru for hours, and I wish I could have since there was so much we couldn’t cover. However, if you’re not familiar with him or his work, this is an excellent introduction of what can be done when, as he says, “you have ecology in your heart.” Also in this episode: Sadhguru’s motorcycle journey across the states What drew him to Native American culture Little known facts about Native American culture Project Greenhands India’s farmers Why the world’s rivers are drying up Trees, trees, trees How to get involved How the world would change if everyone ate plant-based diets Links: Inner Engineering - https://www.innerengineering.com/ Project GreenHands - https://www.ishaoutreach.org/en/project-greenhands Sadhguru’s Website - https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en Twitter @SadhguruJV Facebook: @Sadhguru Instagram: @Sadhguru Download Darin’s amazing new lifestyle app and get 3 days free at 121Tribe.com For amazing skin using an all-natural serum made with wild-harvested ingredients, get Caldera Lab’s “The Good”, the only skincare product I use. Use code “DARIN” for 20% off your first order! The Darin Olien Show is produced by the team at Must Amplify. If you’re looking to give a voice to your brand and make sure that it’s heard by the right people, head to www.mustamplify.com/darin to see what Amplify can do for you.

In early December we published the first Breakout Room podcast describing the Classroom to Boardroom program held this summer under the steerage of Derek Browne and Mitesh Sheth. To recall, the program was devised as a way to tackle under-representation of black talent in the investment industry. It was designed as a way for executives to “get out of their echo chamber” and hear directly from black youth about their perspectives, challenges they might face and maybe even identify talent. In that first Breakout Room we heard from the executives from the asset management industry and now we want to hear from the students themselves. This past Spring and Summer (2020) had a number of what Derek describes as "hard stops" in the education of some of these students as schools closed and exams were cancelled. Against this backdrop the program took on an additional value - providing a validating assessment experience in what had unexpectedly become an assessment vacuum. This ability to connect with peers and professionals as well as to get actionable and meaningful feedback on real-life assignments was even more powerful as a result.

Oma Episode Part II includes an interview with Art for the Journey's (AFJ) Executive Director, Cindy Paullin, and VCU's OT graduate student, Hannah Johnson. This episode complements the first part of the OMA episode series by exploring the evolution of Art for the Journey through its inception, which began as a non-profit, volunteer organization, until today, as it perseveres through the obstacles the pandemic has presented. It explains how Opening Minds through Art (OMA) was added to AFJ's programs and the impact that it has had on their development and subsequent programs. Art for the Journey overcomes barriers and transforms lives through creative expression, with a special focus on people who do not normally have access to such experiences.  They provide a range of art programs aimed at bringing a sense of wellbeing and even healing within an environment of personal engagement, support, and celebration.  AFJ provides instruction and art-making experiences to women in prison, low income elderly, at-risk children, children with Juvenile Diabetes, older adults with dementia and Alzheimer's, and veterans suffering PTSD and combat-related disabilities. While AFJ was not created by OT's, much of what they do in their work is very relatable to the field of OT and it's practiced. In this episode, we compare and contrast some of these similarities and bring light to the many ways in which this program is helping numerous populations of the community. Hannah Johnson discusses her experience completing her doctoral capstone project in response to the pandemic and a changing schedule to the curriculum and how she incorporated her OT knowledge into program development with AFJ. If you have any questions about this episode, AFJ, or would just like to connect, feel free to reach out to the student influencers by email or text!" Alex Connolly's contact information: connollyal@mymail.vcu.edu cell: 804-370-8662

Sermons Archive RSS Daniel 2:1-3 Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream1 Now in the second year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; and his spirit was so troubled that his sleep left him. 2 Then the king gave the command to call the magicians, the astrologers, the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans to tell the king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king. 3 And the king said to them, “I have had a dream, and my spirit is anxious to know the dream.”Daniel 2:10-1110 The Chaldeans answered the king, and said, “There is not a man on earth who can tell the king’s matter; therefore no king, lord, or ruler has ever asked such things of any magician, astrologer, or Chaldean. 11 It is a difficult thing that the king requests, and there is no other who can tell it to the king except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.”Daniel 2:31-35 31 “You, O king, were watching; and behold, a great image! This great image, whose splendor was excellent, stood before you; and its form was awesome. 32 This image’s head was of fine gold, its chest and arms of silver, its belly and thighs of bronze, 33 its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay. 34 You watched while a stone was cut out without hands, which struck the image on its feet of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces. 35 Then the iron, the clay, the bronze, the silver, and the gold were crushed together, and became like chaff from the summer threshing floors; the wind carried them away so that no trace of them was found. And the stone that struck the image became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.Job 33:14-15 New King James Version14 For God may speak in one way, or in another, Yet man does not perceive it. 15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, When deep sleep falls upon men, While slumbering on their beds,

This week, Sam Falco is joined by Andrea Chiou to discuss the topic of clean language!   Andrea Chiou is an Enterprise Agile Coach with Tenable. Her past work includes many roles within IT, from developer to business and process analyst, technical lead, and PM. Her main focuses include Scrum, Kanban, strategy, facilitation, remote working, product visioning, conflict management, leadership, user experience, clean language, organizational learning, and coaching. Andrea’s mission is to help people at work connect to one another so that the best possible outcomes are available not only in the moment but over a sustained period.   In their conversation, they discuss clean language; what it is, what it is not, where it originated from, its applications, and the barriers or challenges to using clean language (and how to address them). Andrea also outlines key clean language questions, how to know when and where to use them, and what you can do to further improve your clean language!   Key Takeaways What is clean language? A label that describes a set of questions that are used in a process to help people think through their intentions and better understand one another Non-leading questions that elevate and amplify the inherent diversity of skills, knowledge, and styles of working in a team A powerful way of getting everyone to pay attention to one another and create a system of learning, listening, inquiry, and mutual support It is a set of 12 core questions that are non-leading and assumption-free The use of these short “clean questions” puts the emphasis on the keywords that demonstrate to the person that you’re asking that you are hearing them and you empathize with them (i.e. you’re using their words, not your interpretation of their words) Where clean language originated from: There are four main branches of how clean language has evolved: 1) symbolic modeling 2) systemic modeling 3) clean space 4) clean interviewing Clean language applications: In an interview (asking the right questions when hiring by stripping out leading questions and phrases so people can truly express themselves) It is often used in person-change work (coaches, counselors, psychologists, etc.) It can be used as an information-gathering tool by market researchers, journalists, business and systems analysts, developers, etc. Using clean language in a team setting improves communication, empathy, and understanding Barriers or challenges to using clean language: Even though you’re using someone else’s words it may go unnoticed or be done in a way that can make someone feel uncomfortable It’s easy to learn, but, much like Scrum, takes a lot of practice and support to become good at it It can be challenging to know when to use it Especially in IT, the pace and the need for quickness often hampers people’s ability to actually listen well How to use clean language questions: Two of the most common questions are 1) “What kind of…?” and 2) “Is there anything else about...” These get at the “nitty-gritty” details You put your attention on the person you’re asking the questions to and hearing them fully Repeating their words when asking follow-up questions, inviting them to continue List of clean language questions: Developing Questions What kind of X? Is there anything else about X? Where is X? or Whereabouts is X? Is there a relationship between X and Y? When X, what happens to Y? That’s X like what? Sequence and Source Questions Then what happens? or What happens next? What happens just before X? Where could X come from? Intention Questions What would X like to have happen? What needs to happen for X? Can X (happen)?   Mentioned in this Episode: Agile Coaches’ Corner Ep. 101: “Are Scrum Masters Expendable?” Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds, by Wendy Sullivan and Judy Rees The Work and Life of David Grove: Clean Language and Emergent Knowledge, by Carol WilsonTenable Agendashift Agendashift: Outcome-oriented change and continuous transformation, by Mike Burrows Right to Left: The digital leader's guide to Lean and Agile, by Mike Burrows Deep Listening — Impact Beyond Words Podcast by Oscar Trimboli   Want to Learn More or Get in Touch? Visit the website and catch up with all the episodes on AgileThought.com! Email your thoughts or suggestions to Podcast@AgileThought.com or Tweet @AgileThought using #AgileThoughtPodcast!

Thanks for joining us for the third episode of EmailGeeks at Home Drinking Coffee Season 4! This week we're joined by Mark Montgomery French, award-winning film composer with the group Spiky Blimp. Check out everything Mark is working on at https://www.mmfrench.com/ Feel free to grab a cup of coffee, tea, water, or whatever else floats your boat and join in on the fun! https://audiencepoint.com/blog/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/audiencepoint  https://twitter.com/audiencepoint If you need a high quality vessel for your beverage of choice, check out the official mug provider of EmailGeeks at Home Drinking Coffee, Two Ridges Pottery: http://tworidgespottery.com/shop

Named as a ‘Top 100 influencer in Remote Working' in 2020 by Onalytica, Judy Rees was an early adopter of remote facilitation. Judy trained international groups on high-level communication skills for leaders following the success of her 2009 co-authored book, Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds. In those days, people assumed that in-the-room classes were essential, but Judy ran her courses live online using basic video tools… and her clients loved it! She's stayed on the leading edge of live online training, facilitation and consultancy ever since.Along with her partner, Steve McCann, Judy is also a consultant at Rees McCann, a company specialising in web events.About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.

Joining Dan today is his colleague and collaborator, Sam Falco, to discuss whether or not Scrum Masters are expendable. Is it possible for things to be running so smoothly that you’re working yourself out of a job as a Scrum Master? Is there anything left for a Scrum Master to do once best practices become team culture, the team is self-sufficient, and the organization reaches a high level of performance? Why or why not should an organization keep a Scrum Master around? How does the role evolve over time? Tune in as Sam and Dan answer all of these questions and more on this week’s episode!   Key Takeaways Can or should a Scrum Master be trying to “work themselves out of a job”? The idea that they can work themselves out of a job is an inherently flawed concept as it arises from the common misconception that they’re only a team coach A Scrum Master can always serve an organization (as there is no such thing as 100% perfection; the goal post is constantly moving/evolving) Sports analogy: If a team is doing really well, you don’t fire the coach! The same goes for Scrum (you still need the Scrum Master to keep the team and organization at a high-level and help finetune their performance) Why is a Scrum Master necessary? To help the team and organization continually improve (there is no ultimate level of performance) What is perfect now, may change — there is no pinnacle; there is always room for improvement If you reach a plateau, more experiments need to be conducted and other areas need to be examined Even if everything seems perfect, it is important to stay on top of things and continue retrospectives, etc. Qualities of a high-performing Scrum Master that delivers continuous improvement and value to the team and organization: Help the entire organization embrace empiricism in what it’s doing; not just team development Make decisions based on sound data (through transparency, inspection, and adaptation) Teach about empiricism with the Product Owner, finding better ways to refine the product backlog, experiments to run, etc. Help the whole organization improve; not just the team Value outcomes rather than output Make sure that the whole organization is living the Agile values and Scrum principles Help the team and organization resolve problems themselves and remove impediments Don’t trade efficiencies for throughput (a bit of slack in efficiency is actually beneficial for higher throughput) Know that in any complex endeavor, there are many variables and you will never get everything correct; situations always change, so be sure to not be overly optimized and be willing to adjust and adapt How does a Scrum Master’s role evolve over time? Through innovation, experimentation, and creating new best practices Always have something to do, reevaluate, and ask yourself, “How can I be of service? How can I help? What can I do that’s useful?” Look at the overall system and figure out hidden/less obvious impediments Always find opportunities to further optimize within an organization Always find new ways to deliver value   Mentioned in this Episode: Live AgileThought Community Event: “Agile Heard Around the World” with Special Guests — Oct. 29th Peerfit Cynefin Framework The Age of Agile: How Smart Companies Are Transforming the Way Work Gets Done, by Stephen Denning The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement, by Eliyahu M. Goldratt  and Jeff Cox Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds, by Wendy Sullivan and Judy Rees  Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling, by Edgar Schein   Want to Learn More or Get in Touch? Visit the website and catch up with all the episodes on AgileThought.com! Email your thoughts or suggestions to Podcast@AgileThought.com or Tweet @AgileThought using #AgileThoughtPodcast!

Dianne Simons is an Assistant Professor at VCU currently serving as Assistant Chair for the Department of Occupational Therapy at VCU, a fellow with America Occupational Therapy Association, and helped to spearhead the collaboration between VCU, Art for the Journey, and a local senior assisted living residency in the Richmond area, to implement the Opening Minds through Art program.   Dianne received a BA in Art from Virginia Tech, a Masters in OT from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Virginia. She has also been involved with numerous academic publications and grants and has been serving as the Representative from Virginia to the American Occupational Therapy Association Representative Assembly since 2011. She has also been serving as the Virginia Occupational Therapy Association Consultant to the Board since 2013 and sat on the board of the Virginia Occupational Therapy Association from 2011-2013.

Spiritual Experience Appendix II page 399-400 THE terms "spiritual experience" and "spiritual awakening" are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms. Yet it is true that our first printing gave many readers the impression that these personality changes, or religious experiences, must be in the nature of sudden and spectacular upheavals. Happily for everyone, this conclusion is erroneous. In the first few chapters a number of sudden revolutionary changes are described. Though it was not our intention to create such an impression, many alcoholics have nevertheless concluded that in order to recover they must acquire an immediate and overwhelming "God-consciousness" followed at once by a vast change in feeling and outlook. Among our rapidly growing membership of thousands of alcoholics such transformations, though frequent, are by no means the rule. Most of our experiences are what the psychologist William James calls the "educational variety" because they develop slowly over a period of time. Quite often friends of the newcomer are aware of the difference long before he is himself. He finally realizes that he has undergone a profound alteration in his reaction to life; that such a change could hardly have been brought about by himself alone. What often takes place in a few months could seldom have been accomplished by years of self discipline. With few exceptions our members find that they have tapped an unsuspected inner resource which they presently identify with their own conception of a Power greater than themselves. Most of us think this awareness of a Power greater than ourselves the essence of spiritual experience. Our more religious members call it "God-consciousness." Most emhpatically we wish to say that any alcoholic capable of honestly facing his problems in the light of our experience can recover provided he does not close his mind to all spiritual concepts. He can only be defeated by an attitude of intolerance or belligerent denial. We find that no one need have difficulty with the spiritual side of the program. Willingness, honesty and open mindedness are the essentials of recovery. But these are indispensable.

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https://psyc.ucalgary.ca/profiles/keith-dobsonDr. Dobson is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Calgary in Canada, where he has served in roles such as Head of Psychology and Director of the Clinical Psychology program. His research has focused on both cognitive models and mechanisms in depression, and the treatment of depression, particularly using cognitive-behavioural therapies. He is also a Principal Investigator for the Opening Minds program of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, with a focus on stigma reduction related to mental disorders in the workplace. Further, he has written about developments in professional psychology and ethics and has been actively involved in organized psychology in Canada, including a term as President of the Canadian Psychological Association. He is a Past-President of both the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, and is the current President of the Canadian Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. He has also received numerous prestigious academic awards.

We're are talking about a program called Opening Minds Through Art. And I have a certified instructor with me, Kim Willis, also from Capital Health Care Network.This program was developed by Elizabeth "Like" Lokon, and is taught at Miami University in Oxford, OH. Kim tells about the strengths of the program, including the multi-generational successes where college students work with our older adult population struggling with dementia.The episode I reference about music can be found here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/11242242/something-magical-about-musichttps://miamioh.edu/cas/academics/centers/scripps/community-connections/opening-minds-through-art/index.htmlEmail me, Lisa Stockdale, anytime at aginginfullbloom@gmail.comAging In Full Bloom is sponsored by Capital Health Care Network, an Ohio based, family owned and operated company, providing solutions that help seniors age on their own terms. Those solutions include home care, senior living, nursing home and rehab care, and hospice. Learn more at http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast player.Android user? http://www.subscribeonandroid.comHELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.

We're are talking about a program called Opening Minds Through Art. And I have a certified instructor with me, Kim Willis, also from Capital Health Care Network.This program was developed by Elizabeth "Like" Lokon, and is taught at Miami University in Oxford, OH. Kim tells about the strengths of the program, including the multi-generational successes where college students work with our older adult population struggling with dementia.The episode I reference about music can be found here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/11242242/something-magical-about-musichttps://miamioh.edu/cas/academics/centers/scripps/community-connections/opening-minds-through-art/index.htmlEmail me, Lisa Stockdale, anytime at aginginfullbloom@gmail.comAging In Full Bloom is sponsored by Capital Health Care Network, an Ohio based, family owned and operated company, providing solutions that help seniors age on their own terms. Those solutions include home care, senior living, nursing home and rehab care, and hospice. Learn more at http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast player.Android user? http://www.subscribeonandroid.comHELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: JUDY REES, a former journalist and media executive based in London, U.K., is now known worldwide as a practical implementer of an inquiry methodology called Clean Language. She is also the coauthor of the bestselling book on the topic, Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds. An agile enthusiast, she works as an online facilitator, trainer, and coach. She recommends using metaphors to visualize personalities and challenges on remote teams. For more stories, visit https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com. 

Coming up in the next episode we're going to be talking about a program called Opening Minds Through Art. And I have a certified instructor with me, Kim Willis.Email me, Lisa Stockdale, anytime at aginginfullbloom@gmail.comAging In Full Bloom is sponsored by Capital Health Care Network, an Ohio based, family owned and operated company, providing solutions that help seniors age on their own terms. Those solutions include home care, senior living, nursing home and rehab care, and hospice. Learn more at http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast player.Android user? http://www.subscribeonandroid.comHELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.

Coming up in the next episode we're going to be talking about a program called Opening Minds Through Art. And I have a certified instructor with me, Kim Willis.Email me, Lisa Stockdale, anytime at aginginfullbloom@gmail.comAging In Full Bloom is sponsored by Capital Health Care Network, an Ohio based, family owned and operated company, providing solutions that help seniors age on their own terms. Those solutions include home care, senior living, nursing home and rehab care, and hospice. Learn more at http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast player.Android user? http://www.subscribeonandroid.comHELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.

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Sit down chat with Christina Carter on her career as an elementary school librarian and her goal of motivating students to become avid readers.

Ro’Derick Zavala grew up in Chicago at 21st and State Street — the northern tip of a four-mile corridor lined with 8,000 units of public housing . His mother worked three jobs, including one at Walgreens, where she would pick up the Disney and Hanna Barbera books that inspired Zavala to fall in love with reading at a young age. That passion should’ve made him a successful student. But on Chicago’s south side, in the 1980s, it was hard to find a safe place to go to school.

'Inspirational' is a good way to describe Rithy Thul but it also captures what he wants Koompi to be for young Cambodians. Koompi is Cambodia's first locally designed laptop and Rithy Thul's latest venture. He discusses it, his company Smallworld Cambodia and his dream for education in Cambodia with Michael Waitze on Social Innovation Asia's first podcast on innovation in Cambodia. Smallworld Cambodia. started as a coworking space but soon became a platform for start-up ventures in Cambodia by providing office space, mentorship and capital in some cases. Smallworld Cambodia also engages in internal projects and for these Rithy follows a simple principle. If it is meaningful but people think is it too difficult, then Smallworld will try it. Its this principle that led him and his team to develop Koompi and their pursuit of changing how laptops are designed. Rather than hardware being designed for the latest software and dropping off in performance as the software is updated, Rithy believes software should be designed to work for the hardware and get faster over time. So, Rithy and his team designed KramaOS based on Linux. After launching Koompi with the KramaOS in just October, they are on track to sell 1,000 units by the end of the 2018. But they won’t stop with just designing the laptop and operating system. Next year they plan to start manufacturing motherboards in Cambodia. Koompi is not just an affordable and practical laptop. Rithy wants young Cambodia's to see Koompi and what his team is doing and "look up to the sky". Young people in Cambodia are brave. If you lead them and give them the right tools they have so much potential, Rithy believes. Rithy's bigger dream is to change education and the opportunities available to young Cambodians. He points out that Mark Zuckerberg was using a computer by the age of six, and Rithy wants to close the gap by giving more young Cambodians the chance to use computers and learn to code at a young age. He has a vision of bringing Koompi computers to every high school in Cambodia and training university graduates to go back to their hometowns for one year to give computer training to the next generation of young Cambodians. If it seems too difficult, Rithy and his team will give it a go. In Rithy's Cambodia, the only boundary is the sky.

Haben wir das nicht alle gern? Sein dürfen wie wir sind? Gehört und gesehen zu werden in unserer Individualität? Echtes Interesse durch den anderen zu erfahren?  Heute haben wir GFGast Doris Leibold zu Besuch. Sie ist Clean-Coach und lässt uns an der Welt der Clean Language teilhaben. Der aus Neuseeland stammende Psychotherapeut David Grove hat es aus der Traumatherapie entwickelt. Es ist eine Coachingmethode, die die Wahrheit, Sichtweise und Andersartigkeit des Coachee würdigt, akzeptiert und respektiert.  Anstatt als Coach zu lenken, entsteht ein Raum für Neugierde auf den anderen und seine Innenwelt, seine Bilder, seine Sichtweisen. Denn alles, was wir Menschen erleben, speichert unser Gehirn in Metaphern, also Bildern ab. Dies kann z.B. eine "Spielwiese" für das Wort "Freiheit" sein. Diese Bilder sind sehr individuell, weil wir alle unterschiedliche und ureigene Assoziationen zu Wörtern haben. Wenn es uns gelingt an diese Bilder zu kommen und sie für uns zu nutzen, lernen wir uns selbst besser zu verstehen und können u.a. Antworten finden, die unser Unterbewusstsein für unser Problem, bzw. unsere Fragen des Lebens, bereit hält.  Dem Coach erlaubt es zuzuhören, ohne zu intervenieren oder eine Lösung finden zu müssen. Es kann auch Demut lehren, wenn wir erkennen, dass wir nie wissen können, was irgendetwas für den anderen bedeutet. Wie dies aussehen kann, berichtet uns Doris und zeigt uns auch anhand einer Demo wie das funktioniert.  Clean Language als Technik findet seinen Einsatz:  hauptsächlich im englischsprachigen Raum als Prozessbegleitung beim Veränderungswunsch  im therapeutischen Bereich in der Teamentwicklung In der Schule z.B. als Clean-Set-Up zum Schuljahresbeginn   "Wenn dieses Schuljahr so wird, wie du es gern hättest, dann ist es wie was?“ „Und damit dieses Schuljahr so wird, dann bist du wie was?“ „Welche Ressourcen brauchst du dafür?“ bei Polizeiinterviews als Kreativtechnik Die zwei Hauptfragen sind sehr simpel und lauten:  Was für eine Art von … ist dieses … ? und  Gibt es da noch etwas (über diese…) ? Mehr zu Doris Leibold: http://www.weitwärts.de/  Literaturempfehlungen für Starter zum Thema Clean Language [[|1845901258/Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds von Wendy Sullivan und Judy Rees|]][[|0953875105/Metaphors in Mind: Transformation Through Symbolic Modelling (Englisch) von Penny Tompkins und James Lawley|]] Eine Übung zum Selbst-ausprobieren ohne Partner findet sich hier: https://www.landsiedel-seminare.de/coaching-welt/wissen/coaching-tools/clean-language.html#uebungen  Wir wünschen Dir viel Freude mit dieser Folge. Wenn Du magst, hol Dir jetzt den Newsletter und bleib dran beim Thema GFK: https://podcast.gfk-trainer.de/episoden Abonniere unsere GFK-Impulse auf Telegram: https://t.me/gfkImpulseGFCast Hier erfährst Du mehr über uns und den GFCast: https://gfcast.de oder schreib uns: gfcast@gfk-trainer.de

Die eigene Innenwelt erkunden mit GFGast Doris Leibold Haben wir das nicht alle gern? Sein dürfen wie wir sind? Gehört und gesehen zu werden in unserer Individualität? Echtes Interesse durch den anderen zu erfahren?  Heute haben wir GFGast Doris Leibold zu Besuch. Sie ist Clean-Coach und lässt uns an der Welt der Clean Language teilhaben. Der aus Neuseeland stammende Psychotherapeut David Grove hat es aus der Traumatherapie entwickelt. Es ist eine Coachingmethode, die die Wahrheit, Sichtweise und Andersartigkeit des Coachee würdigt, akzeptiert und respektiert.  Anstatt als Coach zu lenken, entsteht ein Raum für Neugierde auf den anderen und seine Innenwelt, seine Bilder, seine Sichtweisen. Denn alles, was wir Menschen erleben, speichert unser Gehirn in Metaphern, also Bildern ab. Dies kann z.B. eine "Spielwiese" für das Wort "Freiheit" sein. Diese Bilder sind sehr individuell, weil wir alle unterschiedliche und ureigene Assoziationen zu Wörtern haben. Wenn es uns gelingt an diese Bilder zu kommen und sie für uns zu nutzen, lernen wir uns selbst besser zu verstehen und können u.a. Antworten finden, die unser Unterbewusstsein für unser Problem, bzw. unsere Fragen des Lebens, bereit hält.  Dem Coach erlaubt es zuzuhören, ohne zu intervenieren oder eine Lösung finden zu müssen. Es kann auch Demut lehren, wenn wir erkennen, dass wir nie wissen können, was irgendetwas für den anderen bedeutet. Wie dies aussehen kann, berichtet uns Doris und zeigt uns auch anhand einer Demo wie das funktioniert.  Clean Language als Technik findet seinen Einsatz:  hauptsächlich im englischsprachigen Raum als Prozessbegleitung beim Veränderungswunsch  im therapeutischen Bereich in der Teamentwicklung In der Schule z.B. als Clean-Set-Up zum Schuljahresbeginn   http://www.weitwärts.de/   Literaturempfehlungen für Starter zum Thema Clean Language [[ |1845901258/Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds von Wendy Sullivan und Judy Rees|]][[ |0953875105/Metaphors in Mind: Transformation Through Symbolic Modelling (Englisch) von Penny Tompkins und James Lawley|]] Eine Übung zum Selbst-ausprobieren ohne Partner findet sich hier: "https://www.landsiedel-seminare.de/coaching-welt/wissen/coaching-tools/clean-language.html#uebungen https://www.landsiedel-seminare.de/coaching-welt/wissen/coaching-tools/clean-language.html#uebungen   Wir wünschen Dir viel Freude mit dieser Folge. Wenn Du magst, hol Dir jetzt den Newsletter und bleib dran beim Thema GFK: https://podcast.gfk-trainer.de/episoden Abonniere unsere GFK-Impulse auf Telegram: https://t.me/gfkImpulseGFCast Hier erfährst Du mehr über uns und den GFCast: https://gfcast.de oder schreib uns: gfcast@gfk-trainer.de

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"You want happy staff. You become more productive as the manager because you don't have to deal with the hassles." - Judy Rees Today on Lean Agile Management Podcast, we're talking to Judy Rees about effective communication in complex environments to learn how to improve team communication at work using a method called Clean Language. From the famous feedback sandwich to the Nonviolent Communication method, managers everywhere are eager to find an effective way to overcome the communication hurdles of a modern workplace. Different cultural backgrounds, distributed and remote teams make it even harder for contributors and managers to communicate effectively. Having poor communication in teams leads to misunderstandings and conflicts. Insufficient or ineffective communication is reported to have a direct effect on employee engagement, high employee turnover, and can even be the reason behind missed goals. Together, all these side effects lead to stress and anxious people are even harder to communicate with. Sounds like a vicious circle, doesn’t it? Wouldn’t it be great, if we could just glimpse into someone else's mind and just see why they do things the way they do? See what kind of meanings hide behind the words people say. The answer you’re looking for might be the Clean Language method. To understand what that is and how to use it, we’ve invited Judy Rees - a public speaker, trainer, and consultant as well as a co-author of a bestselling book called Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds. Clean Language is a method initially devised by David Grove to help therapy clients explore their inner thoughts. In essence, it’s a very specific precision inquiry technique that’s built on the idea of probe request and response. The ultimate goal is to find out what it is that somebody really means by what they're saying even when they don't know themselves. The key points covered in the episode: The biggest challenge for modern management How to communicate effectively in highly unstable and complex environments Boosting team morale, company profits, and manager’s well-being with good communication What is Clean Language and how can it help you deal with business challenges? Giving feedback and understanding problematic employees Importance of effective communication (listening) skills in conflict resolution How to learn what's necessary for people to work at their best. Further Reading: “The Complete Guide to Managing Remote Employees” - free ebook by Kanbanize “Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors And Opening Minds” - book by Judy Rees How Do Agile Practitioners Benefit From Learning Clean Language? “From Contempt to Curiosity” - book by Caitlin Walker Shared leadership and self-organized teams Contact our guest: LinkedIn Twitter Website

Judy Rees is known worldwide as a practical implementer of an inquiry methodology called Clean Language, and is the co-author of the bestselling book on the topic, "Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds". She's used Clean Language with individuals, groups and organisations all over the world to help them to change quickly - and in a way that ensures that the changes fit perfectly, so that they stay changed. She also teaches practical Clean Language skills, online and in in-person workshops. Recently she co-hosted Clean Language For Hypnotists with James Tripp. A former journalist and media executive, Judy is based in London, UK. The post 32: Interview With Judy Rees appeared first on Rapid ChangeWorks.

Judy Rees is known worldwide as a practical implementer of an inquiry methodology called Clean Language, and is the co-author of the bestselling book on the topic, "Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds". She's used Clean Language with individuals, groups and organisations all over the world to help them to change quickly - and in a way that ensures that the changes fit perfectly, so that they stay changed. She also teaches practical Clean Language skills, online and in in-person workshops. Recently she co-hosted Clean Language For Hypnotists with James Tripp. A former journalist and media executive, Judy is based in London, UK. The post 32: Interview With Judy Rees appeared first on Rapid ChangeWorks.

This week I am joined by Jon Atack from the Open MInds Foundation to discuss recent activities and updates in how they are providing education and support for those who have suffered from undue influence and mind control. We then take up the Church of Scientology and its ongoing mistakes bringing about its inevitable end.... The post Sensibly Speaking Podcast #63: Opening Minds and Scientology’s Inevitable Downfall (ft. Jon Atack) appeared first on The Sensibly Speaking Podcast.

Daniel and his friends were in a land that was hostile to God.  The Babylonians (and many people in our culture today) believe that we live in a universe that is closed to God or anything beyond the Natural.  Pastor Rich compares this worldview to...

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This week, Ruth and Chris interview Jon Atack, author of the new book, Opening Minds. We talk about his history with Scientology and study of undue influence and mind control and the new Open Minds Foundation he has started for research. Music by Pale Blue. The post Sensibly Speaking #31: Opening Minds with Jon Atack appeared first on The Sensibly Speaking Podcast.

We are pleased that Jacob Hornberger, Founder and President of the Future of Freedom Foundation, has agreed to return to our show.  During this segment, Mr. Hornberger will discuss the highly controversial concept of open borders.  This topic is rarely addressed by the main street media, especially presidential hopefuls.  The safe political position is to be "tough" on immigration.  Mr. Hornberger will explain why commonly held beliefs are actually detrimental to our way of living and violates the very precepts of our Constitution.  Listen in and call in with question, or comments, now toll-free 855-866-1170.

Sherri Pataki, associate professor, Psychology and chair, Bridges Steering Committee, Michael Aleprete, assistant professor, Political Science, Amy Camardese, associate professor, Education, Linda Domanski, professor, Education, Charlene Klassen Endrizzi, professor, Education, Mandy Medvin, professor, Psychology, M. Eileen Morelli, associate professor, Education, with undergraduates Lyndsey Vogler, Psychology major and Kelcey Bailey and Teresa Whetstone, International Politics majors