Podcasts about Samatha

This week Samantha Haring joins the podcast to talk about her paintings and drawings, in the artists words “I make quiet paintings in a noisy world”.Samatha's solo exhibition “Safe Havens” opens at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago on Saturday May 17th, from 5-8PM. The exhibition runs though June 7th.Samantha's work was selected for our 2023 Studio Break Professional Competition by Jeff Stevenson, Artist & Gallery Director at Governors State University.

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Before I toss this over to AI to summarize / describe our conversation I want to take back that I said Tina “completed the grueling Samatha phase” which of course is anything but grueling. In fact, it is actually beautiful in the beginning, beautiful in the middle and beautiful in the end. I was reachingContinue reading "Depth, Integration, and Navigating Spiritual Terrain: In Conversation With Tina Rasmussen"

Welcome to episode 85 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino discuss the true meaning of Zen, finding beauty and meaning in simplicity, and how to practice so in everyday life. Also, what does it mean to be part of a Zen tradition? And how do we practice Zen? How do we see the world ‘through the eyes of Zen'? The conversation also touches upon the cultivation of mindfulness, concentration, and insight; the importance of humility; finding beauty in the mundane; the sacredness of objects and spaces; the role of rituals and routines; the balance between sophistication and simplicity in one’s spiritual practice; and much more. The episode concludes with a short meditation, guided by Brother Phap Huu, on being present and grateful for the wonders of life.Enjoy! Co-produced by the Plum Village App:https://plumvillage.app/   And Global Optimism:https://globaloptimism.com/ With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation:https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/ List of resources Donate to support Plum Village’s reconstruction https://plumvillage.org/donate Interbeinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing Samathahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samatha-vipassan%C4%81Dhyana in Buddhismhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhyana_in_Buddhism Dharma Talks: ‘Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels'https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/taking-refuge-in-the-three-jewels-sr-chan-duc-spring-retreat-2018-05-20 Wim Wendershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wim_Wenders Perfect Dayshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv8YO5BXCAQ Love Letter to the Earthhttps://www.parallax.org/product/love-letter-to-the-earth/Sister Chan Khonghttps://plumvillage.org/about/sister-chan-khong  Sister Hien Nghiem (Sister True Dedication)https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/sister-hien-nghiem European Institute of Applied Buddhismhttps://www.eiab.eu Sutrashttps://plumvillage.org/genre/sutras Quotes “Zen is an art of contemplation in order to see reality as it is.” “This is because that is.” “The first foundation of mindfulness, which is the core of Zen, is learning to be in the body; aware of the body in the body.” “The essence of Zen can simply be called the beginner’s mind, or the art of stopping, the art of living. And I can confidently say that in the training of the Zen school, we have to embody the three elements or three energies. Thay sometimes called them the holy energies: the energy of mindfulness, the energy of concentration, and the energy of insight.” “Sacredness is very alive when the practice is alive. And that definition comes into play when we’re in a space that has cultivated this energy of mindfulness, concentration, and insight, such as Thay’s hut, where we’re sitting now.” “Being aware and having the ability to take care of ourselves in the practice of sitting is as exciting and challenging as scoring a goal.” “I saw Thay open a door, and I learned everything I needed to learn.” “We can find meaning in everything.” “Being mindful is to establish yourself to be so alive in the present moment that nothing becomes boring.” “The art of Zen and the art of meditation is seeing the mundane, seeing the simple everyday life. And that becomes a sacred action, because our relationship to what we are doing has deep meaning, and that deep meaning represents our inner beauty, our inner contentment with this life.”“When you have something and you know it is enough, you don’t have to chase anymore. Your life suddenly becomes so much deeper and more relaxed.” “The schedule becomes our teacher, because it helps realign our energies. But we also have to have the flexibility to not be so caught in form. Form is important. Form can support us. But form shouldn’t entrap us.” “Don’t take lightly the words you announce. They come with particular energies that will come into play.” “Talent has to go with virtue.”

In this immensely informative episode with Dr. Samantha Harte, we discuss the kind of work it takes to break our toxic cycles and make changes that last for the long run. Samantha talks about the role our pain plays in helping us to identify the places we need to change and the importance of looking deeply and honestly at our patterns if we want those adjustments to last. She describes the multiple ways we can deceive ourselves, from fixing others to trying to control and perfect ourselves, and offers an alternative that modernizes and incorporates the 12 steps of recovery as a trajectory for spiritual growth. In this episode, we cover: Ways family patterns get passed down through generations. The signs you are ready for change. How to identify your true inner voice. What growth really looks like. Why spirituality is integral to personal development. Plus... Samatha shares the 5 part check-in practice she has been doing daily for the last decade! Dr. Samantha Harte is a physical therapist, author, performing artist, podcast host and sober mom of two. She has been featured on abc7 and CBS and has been written up in People magazine, Time magazine, Best Life and The New York Post for her expertise on the intersection of mind-body health and wellness. Her self-help memoir, Breaking The Circuit: How to Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience and Joy in the Face of Trauma is a reinvention of the 12 steps of recovery so that anyone, addict or not, can turn heartbreak into hope. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your support is deeply appreciated! Find me, Lara, on my Website / Instagram You can support this podcast with any level of donation here. Order The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga: How to Create Safer Spaces for All Opening and Closing music: Other People's Photographs courtesy of Daniel Zaitchik. Follow Daniel on Spotify.

One big obstruction for most meditators is incessant thinking. If we find it very difficult to calm the thinking mind, we can try a mantra meditation, like repeating 'Buddho', or 'May All Beings be at Ease'. With the mantra, we're still thinking, we don't have to stop thinking completely, but we're restricting the thoughts to only the mantra. That may be easier than trying to stop thinking completely. However, the real aim of the meditation is not just repeating the mantra: The mantra is simply a tool, a means to generate a certain feeling, a very wholesome emotion. When we repeat Buddha, we're developing the emotion of faith, confidence, devotion. When we repeat 'May All Beings be at Ease', we're cultivating the feeling of good will to all beings. These emotions and associated joyful, uplifting feeling is the main thing in samatha/samādhi meditation. 'Concentration' is actually a bad translation for samādhi, as the term concentration doesn't really imply much emotion/feeling. Instead, wholesome emotion, joyful, blissful, rapturous feeling is the crucial factor for developing samādhi. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dhammagiri Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Spotify Playlists⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dhammagiri Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #samadhi #samatha #emotion #feeling #concentration #meditation

Top humanitarian aid official and longtime diplomat Samantha Power discusses lessons learned from her post at USAID and what she'd like to share with the next administration in this bonus episode. This conversation was taped before the passage of last week's Continuing Resolution. Suggested reading (FP links are paywall-free): Walter Kerr and Amanda Arch: U.S. Foreign Aid Is Broken but Fixable  Agathe Demarais: Aid Is the Next Battleground Between China and the West Laura Thornton: How a Second Trump Term Will Redefine Foreign Aid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samatha Tollworthy is the founder of eco-friendly sock company Teddy Locks. She transitioned from a successful career as a wildlife TV producer to become a sustainability advocate. Samantha chats to us about how her experiences ignited a passion for environmental change, leading her to launch Teddy Locks -  a brand dedicated to reducing waste through ethically produced socks made from recycled materials and by converting plastic bottles and textile waste into durable products. Samatha's aim is to connect with major airlines to help reduce their CO2 by having lighter socks on board long haul flights. You can find Teddy Locks at www.teddylocks.comYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

In this episode, we're diving into a Marketing Makeover Strategy Session with Samantha Foote, founder of Every Brain is Different. Samantha's business focuses on supporting parents of neurodivergent kids with music therapy, positive behavioral therapy (ABA), and parent coaching.Together, we mapped out a marketing strategy to help Samantha grow her parenting membership program, which is launching this holiday season. Listen in as we discuss list-building techniques, email nurture sequences, and repurposing content to engage her ideal audience and drive conversions.Key TakeawaysStart with Clear Goals: Samantha's six-month goal is to enroll 10 members in her parenting membership.Warm Up Your Audience: A three-week email nurture sequence (two emails per week) can set the stage for a successful launch.Repurpose Content: Use existing blog posts, podcast episodes, and social media content to create value-packed emails.Diversify Content Formats: Offer a mix of blog posts, podcasts, videos, and reels to cater to different audience preferences.Test and Adjust: Marketing is testing! Test welcome sequences for different audiences and refine based on results. Resources:List Builder Growth Scorecard - https://resources.shellyniehaus.com/scorecardMarketing Makeover Strategy Session - https://resources.shellyniehaus.com/marketingmakeoverThe Business Power Hour - https://resources.shellyniehaus.com/powerhour Women Entrepreneurs In Prayer Call - https://resources.shellyniehaus.com/prayercallEmail Quickstart Guide - https://resources.shellyniehaus.com/emailguideProfitable FB Profile Guide - https://resources.shellyniehaus.com/fbprofileConvertkit - https://partners.convertkit.com/shellyniehausEquipt360 All-in-One Markerting Software - https://equipt360.com/?_from=shelly75 Connect with Shelly Niehaus:Website: https://coaching.shellyniehaus.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-niehaus-7680652/

Méditation guidée d'environ 30 minutes basée sur les enseignements de Buddhadasa Bikkhu afin d'apprendre à nous focaliser sur la respiration et atteindre samatha, la première étape de vipassana. Traduction de Jeanne Schut. Narration et réalisation: Bruno Léger Production: Les mécènes du Vieux Sage Que règnent la paix et l'amour parmi tous les êtres de l'univers.  OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

Técnicas de Meditación Samatha Técnica de la Vida Diaria Otra técnica samatha común muy importante, práctica y útil de “meditación”, es ser consciente y tener atención plena en todo cuanto haces diariamente. Físicamente o verbalmente, durante la rutina diaria del trabajo en tu vida, privada, pública o profesional. Tanto si:          caminas,          duermes,          estás de pie,          te sientas,          te tumbas,          etcétera. Como si:          comes o bebes,          hablas o estás en silencio,          respondes a las llamadas de la naturaleza,          etcétera. Estas y otras actividades, debes ser plenamente consciente y tener una atención plena sobre el acto que llevas a cabo en ese momento. Sintamos el relato …

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Welcome to episode 139! Tonight, Samantha Costa from the Catskill Watershed Corporation joins us and talks with us about the coalition and what it does for the Catskill communities located within the watershed. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membership Thanks to the sponsors of the show! Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Scenic Route Guiding - https://adventurewiththescenicroute.com/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit Links: Catskill Watershed Corporation, State Spending millions on Rangers overtime, Hiker found alive after 30 days, One Mile Challenge fundraiser, Ain't Wastin Time VT Cider Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club - https://www.catskill3500club.com/adopt-a-trailhead?fbclid=IwAR31Mb5VkefBQglzgr fm-hGfooL49yYz3twuSAkr8rrKEnzg8ZSl97XbwUw, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/, Bramley Mountain Fire Tower - https://bramleymountainfiretower.org/  Post Hike Brews and Bites - Catskill Mountain Embers #catskillwatershedcorporation #CWC #watershed #reserviors #catskillreserviors #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #catskillspodcast #catskills #catskillpark #podcast #catskillshiker #volunteers #catskillmountainsnewyork #catskillspodcast #catskillshiker #catskillshiking #hiking #insidethelinecatskillmountainspodcast #volunteercatskills #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethelinesthecatskill/support

If you would like to join live, please visit: SIT CLUB If you would like to donate to Davin as an energetic exchange for these offerings, please do so here: DONATE Meditation practices can tend to steer away from the idea of aspiring or dreaming, but at the heart of being present to this moment, right here, right now is the truth of infinite possibility. In fact, the Buddha aspired to end suffering and so why should we not follow his lead and imagine the same for ourselves? In fact, what if dreaming and aspiring, different than longing and clinging, were incredible acts of self-love? In this gathering, Davin explores this theme precisely, offering his own unique take on meditation and manifestation

This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, if you are pregnant you need YBP in your life! In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Sam. Some of the topics we cover:Autoimmune conditionsAMH Level testing Low AMHEgg RetrievalSpontaneous pregnancy Twin Pregnancy OBGYN care Balloon Catheter InductionEpidural Twin 2 in distress (Louie) Emergency CsectionEpidural not working so Spinal Block needed Recovery in hospitalSupport system after going homeInverted nipples and feeding PumpingCsection recovery Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:Mental Health in PregnancyPerinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa Plunket - Dads Mental HealthLittle Shadow - Private Counselling NZYour Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing CourseFind me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you over 40 and struggling with pain, stiffness, or a diminished quality of life? Discover how Samantha Legassie, a 67-year old Hannah Somatic educator transformed her health journey.In today's episode, you'll discover the secret sauce of Hanna Somatics that's helping people just like you ditch the pain, rediscover vitality, and age gracefully and pain-free. In this enlightening podcast episode, Samatha takes us through:- Samantha's journey from injury to wellness through Hanna Somatics.- The importance of body awareness in preventing health issues.- Challenging negative aging stereotypes.- Heart coherence technique for stress reduction.- Combining Hanna Somatics with personal training.- The philosophy of embodied freedom in somatic work.- Tips for maintaining an active lifestyle as a senior.- Insights on human longevity potential.- Where to find Samantha's work and resources.And so much more!I am a senior whose mission is to bring back the value of seniors ( elders) and appreciation for this stage of life and establish an understanding of the joy, vibrant health and value that these years offer to the senior and everyone around them CHSE , ACE Personal Trainer (achieved at 66), CYT. Certification Heart Math Institute, Author of Ignite your Health and WellnessFind more info at www.mindonmovement.ca and get a free assessment over Zoom!Follow her on IG @loraleelegassieFollow Aimee Takaya on: IG : @aimeetakaya Facebook : Aimee Takaya Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at www.freeyoursoma.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

The Buddha encouraged us to cultivate both aspects of meditation: Samatha: Calm, tranquility, samādhi, concentration, blissful unification of the heart Vipassana: Insight, investigation, analysing, wisdom Ajahn Dhammasiha shares some reflections on this theme, emphasizing the importance of joy and happiness in our meditative practice. By the way, we've got playlists of our Visiting Teachers, Chanting, Guided Meditations and Sutta Explorations available on our Spotify Profile here: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/user/8z4dmrysnbbnjtz9f0wzjgcre⁠⁠ Our Podcast is also available on our own Dhammagiri Website, no need for any special app, just listen in any browser: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast More about Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage: https://www.dhammagiri.net/news Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724 Our email Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter

How can financial advisors best leverage AI to revolutionize their digital marketing efforts?In this episode, Ana Trujillo Limón, Director, Coaching and Advisor Content, welcomes Samantha Allen, Senior Vice President of Digital Marketing at Carson Group, to explore the intersection of digital marketing and the financial services industry. Samantha shares her unique journey from advertising agencies to financial services, emphasizing the importance of social media, compliance, and AI in marketing strategies. Samantha shares her journey from agency life to a key role at Carson Group and valuable insights into effectively using AI tools like ChatGPT while also emphasizing the importance of human connection in a digital world and offers practical tips on balancing professionalism with authenticity.Samantha discusses: Her journey from agency work to leading digital marketing at Carson GroupThe importance of human connection and authenticity in digital marketingHow she uses AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline content creation, allowing more time for strategic tasksHow advisors can utilize AI to their benefit and what pitfalls to avoidHow a good compliance team can actually help you innovate in a regulated industryWhy advisors should focus on actionable metrics like website analytics and source reports to drive digital strategyWhat resources Carson makes available to our partners and those within our ecosystemWhy advisors need to reframe their thinking when it comes to digital marketingAnd moreTune in to learn how you can enhance your digital marketing efforts and create meaningful connections in the financial services industry.Resources:Excell 2024: The Advisor Growth ConferenceCarson Group: Marketing MonitorThe Mitlin Money Mindset Podcast: The Digital Debrief with Samantha Allen, Episode #167 Connect with Ana Trujillo Limón: Carson Group LLCLinkedIn: Ana Trujillo LimónConnect with Samantha Allen:The Digital DebriefLinkedIn: Samantha AllenAbout Our Guest: Samantha Allen is a digital marketing expert with ten years of experience in integrated advertising. Sam is never short on ambition to tackle new and challenging projects and always has fresh ideas to contribute. She is an experienced leader who has a strategic understanding of the digital marketing landscape and a passion for innovation.In Samantha's free time, she loves running, reading, hanging out with her golden retriever, and cheering for the Nebraska Cornhuskers!Send us your questions, we'd love to hear from you! Email us at framework@carsongroup.com.

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Samatha, Vipassana, Jhana"

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Samatha, Vipassana, Jhana"

Ajahn Brahm explains how Samatha (stillness) and Vipassana (insight) meditations are the same. The more still you are, the more insights. The more insights you have, the more peaceful you become. The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for donations. Please join us on Ko-fi and cancel your donations via Patreon. Thanks for your ongoing support! To find and download more Guided Meditations on Podcast, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the meditation you want and then type the date into the Podcast search box e.g. 01-09-2018 or try 1 September 2018.

1:20 min full guided meditation using lovingkindness to the directions to build your Samatha and then use a guided process by Delson to let go of everything!

Rains Retreat teachings from 1st August to 17th October 2018. Teachings given by the abbot Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine (southeast of Perth, Western Australia). The main audience was the Sangha.   Track  3/12 :  | Reaching The A Level Of Samatha – 15 August 2018. See the full set  here. The BSWA is now using Ko-fi for donations. Please join us on Ko-fi and cancel your donations via Patreon. Thanks for your ongoing support! To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

In this episode, I uncover the basic practice you need to know according to the traditional Buddhist Meditation approach. This episode is a "quick introductory meditation course" as I guide you on how to meditate from the beginning to the end of your practice. If you are a creator, or business owner manifesting your dream reality or simply deepening your meditation practice for your spiritual journey, this is for you! ***For content creators or an entrepreneur who are ready to make big shifts in their reality, Join the waitlist for my Quantum Jumping to Full-time Living Program; https://bit.ly/QJWaitlist (Only 5 Spots Total) ***GET YOUR FREE MANIFESTATION TEMPLATE + EMAIL COURSE*** http://bit.ly/-Manifestation-Challenge Subscribe to my Podcast for more content https://anchor.fm/growwithguri/subscribe Connect with me on Social Media for Video content:

Recorded at the 2024 GBF Spring Retreat at Vajrapani Institute, April 18, 2024A chanting session precedes the talk, which begins at 29:50A Primer for Entering RetreatThough much of our practice may be solitary, retreat can be a time to emphasize the richness of shared spiritual life. In addition to a collective, interwoven practice, retreats can also call us to go deeper by getting real with ourselves and our lives—especially as we age—by integrating parts of our experience we may have once left out.In this rich talk, Sean Feit Oakes introduces two classic Buddhist paths of practice:Samatha (calming/centering) – Settling the mind, working with energy, and cultivating samadhi (deep stillness and stability).Vipassana (insight/clarity) – Cultivating profound vision through investigation and curiosity.Working with Energies and HindrancesTo help us deepen in practice, Sean explores the Five Hindrances that obstruct samadhi (steadiness and joy in meditation):Sensual Desire – Wanting pleasurable contact through the senses.Ill Will – Pushing away what's unpleasant.Sloth and Torpor – Dullness, laziness, low energy.Restlessness and Worry – Nervous energy, mental spinning.Doubt – The inner voice that says, “Why bother?”Growing Into WisdomIn the second part of the talk, Sean reflects on how emotional and spiritual maturation—like growing out of youthful obsessions—mirrors the process of deepening into wisdom. With time and perspective, we don't just gain knowledge—we develop wisdom, the kind that helps us meet life's fluctuations with calm and clarity. Sean likens enlightenment to “absolute maturity,” and highlights how true elderhood is earned through long engagement with life's joys and losses.The Heart of the DharmaSean underscores how real spiritual maturity requires presence with suffering, not turning away. He honors the wisdom found in queer communities, where grief, loss, and resilience have shaped a unique kind of elderhood. He offers a gentle but strong call to become lights on the path for others—through:Steadiness of heart and mind,Clarity that comes from facing impermanence,Courage to stay with difficult emotions,Bright-hearted resilience that resists bitterness.He closes by reminding us that the invitation of the Dharma is not just insight, but transformation—a deep, grounded presence in the world that benefits not just ourselves, but all beings.______________Sean Feit Oakes, PhD (he/him, queer, Puerto Rican & English ancestry, living on unceded Pomo land in NorCal), teaches Buddhism and somatic practice focusing on the integration of meditation, trauma resolution, and social justice. He received teaching authorization from Jack Kornfield, and wrote his dissertation on extraordinary states in Buddhist meditation and experimental dance. He teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, East Bay Meditation Center, Insight Timer, and locally. Learn more at https://SeanFeitOakes.com ______________ To support our efforts to share these talks with LGBTQIA audiences worldwide, please visit https://gaybuddhist.org/There you can: Donate Learn how to participate live Find our schedule of upcoming speakers Join our mailing list or discussion forum Enjoy many hundreds of these recorded talks dating back to 1996 CREDITSAudio Engineer: George HubbardProducer: Tom BrueinMusic/Logo/Artwork: Derek Lassiter

This is a shorter version of Episode 71 "Tranquil Ocean Shamatha," with a bit less instruction. Shamatha or “peaceful abiding” helps stabilize the mind by cultivating a steady awareness of the object of meditation, in this case, the breath. You can do the same practice using alternative anchors such as bodily sensations or sounds. Staying present  to an anchor provides scaffolding or training wheels to help keep your mind focused. Over time, practicing Shamatha meditation steadies you inwardly.  You learn to calmly witness your thoughts without being triggered by them. Eventually, this leads to a natural decrease in unhelpful thoughts. Very freeing! This meditation is partly inspired by one offered in the book REVERSE MEDITATIONS by Andrew Holecek. Relax and enjoy!Music & audio engineering by Eric Fischer: audio-refined.comSupport the showTess on Insight TimerTess on YouTubeTess's novels: https://tesscallahan.com/Thank you for listening !DISCLAIMER: Meditation is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical healthcare or therapy. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to this recording. Use the material provided at your own risk. Do not drive or operate dangerous equipment while listening.

Samantha was abducted and imprisoned by her stalker. After they met in college, Samantha realized a man had an unhealthy obsession with her when he started following her around and leaving her unwanted gifts. In 2014, when he pursued her across state lines, Samatha secured a six-year restraining order against him. Upon returning to her hometown six years later, she noticed his presence, but he kept his distance and remained silent. However, the eerie calm shattered one fateful night in October 2022 when he forcibly entered her home and abducted her, imprisoning her in a homemade cage; getting the idea from the TV Show "You." Samantha is bravely sharing her story of survival and unimaginable trauma. **The following episode of Strictly Stalking contains graphics depictions of physical violence, abduction, torture, and sexual assualt. Please listen with caution.** CHECK OUT OUR PATREON:www.patreon.com/strictlystalking OUR SPONSORS: Delete Me Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and use promo code STALKING at checkout. Shopify Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify,com/strictlystalking to take your retail business to the next level. Progressive Insurance Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.

Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today's episode with Samantha Armatige. The host of Farmer Wants a Wife 2024 which starts on Sunday night at 7:30 on Channel on Seven. Samantha Armytage is an Australian journalist and television presenter. Sam was previously co-host of the Seven Network's breakfast television program Sunrise from 2013 to 2021 alongside David Koch. Only a few years ago Samantha was slowly integrated into the much loved reality series and last year her inclusion as full time host saw the show rise 16% in its category.  This season thousands of eligible women from all around Australia applied to meet our farmers and after a series of speed dates in the Hunter Valley, the farmers will choose their top five ladies to invite back to the farm. The ladies will be shown the lay of the land, participate in farm work and go on a series of spectacular dates before the farmers determine if there is enough chemistry to spark a lifelong connection. During the first two episodes, the five farmers for the 2024 season — Bert, Dean, Dustin, Joe and Tom — must choose five out of their eight ladies to return to their farms across Australia. This leaves a total of 15 women, who had been hoping to find love, having to head home before their farmer journey can properly begin. It is pretty brutal but I know you guys will love it. Samantha reveals her thoughts about the media landscape and if she has closed the door on her journalistic career.  We will unpack the new Farmers and find out of the Victoria Framer Tom is too young to be looking for a wife? You will get some interesting insights into Samatha's move out of Sydney and what she thinks of the workforce for women in a post covid world.  I am also delighted to hear what Samantha thinks of me pitching Farmer Dave from Big Brother and if it is time we see a queer farmer?  There is so much to unpack with Samantha. So sit back and relax as we unpack the world of Farmer Wants a Wife?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha Rux from OSF Healthcare joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the first patient to undergo Proton Therapy at the OSF Cancer Institute in Peoria. The first patient was a man from Princeton who traveled to Peoria to undergo this extraordinary new treatment that more directly attacks cancer cells with proton therapy as a opposed to traditional radiation which can't specifically target cancer cells. This innovation can't treat all cancers but it is proving to be innovative and effective on most types of cancer. Samantha Rux talked about Proton Therapy on Wake Up Tri-Counties. 

Cinsiyet eşitliği savunucusu ve iş kadını Samantha Mostyn Avustralya'nın yeni genel valisi olarak atandı. Mostyn görevi 1 Temmuz'da devralacak. Mostyn Avustralya'nın ikinci kadın genel valisi olacak.

For our Full Moon Program, a student group from University of Queensland ('UQBUDS') has joined with many interesting questions. Subjects brought up include: Anxiety about Uncertainty Overindulgence 'Good' attachements? Benefits of Samatha and Vipassana How can we always feel happy? Helping others to improve themselves by Dhamma practice Teaching meditation to elderly, frail patients in nursing home Our Podcast is also available on our own Dhammagiri Website, no need for any special app, just listen in any browser: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast More about Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage: https://www.dhammagiri.net/news Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724 Our email Newsletter: https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter Our Podcasts on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SHWfWEGkO8OAtSWNJlqyD Our Podcasts on Apple/itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dhammagiri-buddhist-podcasts/id1534539834 .

'Samatha & Vipassana with Breath Meditation' - A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Anan on 20 Mar 2024, translated from Thai to English. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

 Shamatha, which means “peaceful abiding” or “tranquility," is the foundational meditation of Buddhist practice. It helps stabilize the mind by cultivating a steady awareness of the object of meditation, in this case, the breath. You can do the same practice using alternative anchors such as bodily sensations or sounds. Staying present  to an anchor provides scaffolding or training wheels to help keep your mind focused. Once you become proficient at Shamatha, you no longer need an object of meditation. Meditating without an anchor or reference point is known as Open Awareness. Over time, practicing Shamatha meditation steadies you inwardly.  You learn to calmly witness your thoughts without being triggered by them. Eventually, this leads to a natural decrease in unhelpful thoughts. Very freeing! This meditation is partly inspired by one offered in the book REVERSE MEDITATIONS by Andrew Holecek. Relax and enjoy!Music & audio engineering by Eric Fischer: audio-refined.comPhoto by Jordan SterankaSupport the showTess on Insight TimerTess on YouTubeTess's novels: https://tesscallahan.com/Thank you for listening !DISCLAIMER: Meditation is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical healthcare or therapy. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to this recording. Use the material provided at your own risk. Do not drive or operate dangerous equipment while listening.

Kottie buys Sam her very own Garmin activity watch to score her every move. On the side Kottie seems to be becoming a sleep specialist. Sam orders high end steak from Australia and thinks you should too. Swing sets forever? The answer is YES.  Lola channels Rapunzel and gets hooked on extensions. Samatha calls her sister to discuss mattress bringing storks, vintage clothes, and disappearing dog farms. If Google Lens isn't changing your life you might not have one. 

Samantha Bradshaw is the founder of InLine Legal, Virginia's pioneering 100% virtual law firm. Specializing in small business and intellectual property law, Samantha is dedicated to safeguarding entrepreneurs and creatives from legal pitfalls. With a history of working overseas, she brings a global perspective to her practice.  Samantha harnesses the power of the internet to deliver affordable, precise, and accessible legal solutions, teaching entrepreneurs to shield their assets and thrive in the digital age. Main Business Issues: Inconsistent output from her VAs Samantha's Key Insights and Takeaways: Samantha is a master at putting together training and processes for her virtual team members to follow However historically only about 30% of her VAs and team are able to follow it exactly This opened up the conversation to dive into a big topic found with most leaders: delegation and setting outcome standards As we explored where Samatha was lacking in these it turned out that she had a lot of her “inner drama” come into the mix to not communicate as clearly  It opened up a deeper conversation of how some of her emotions often times hold her back from fully expressing what she needs to be in her full leadership role  Connect with Samantha IG: https://www.instagram.com/inlinelegal/ Website: www.inlinelegal.com

Tracey Camilleri and Samatha Rockey come to the Swamp and bring a treasure trove of research based thinking that leverages both the art and science necessary for building successful groups. They share their recommendations from their new book: The Social Brain: The Psychology of Successful Groups. We discuss  the Dunbar Number, the value creation that comes from investing time and energy in  fostering belonging and forming bonds that lead to bigger results. Samatha and Tracey are committed optimists who are using their research and writing to help organizations today and foster better working environments for future generations.LinksTracey's LinkedInSamantha's LinkedInThompson HarrisonTheir Book: The Social BrainI 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

Samantha Wood is a British-Greek-Cypriot resident of Dubai for 23 years who wears a number of hats – a food writer, event organiser and communications consultant with nearly three decades of experience in the UK and the Middle East across a diverse range of industries including food & beverage, hospitality and tourism.Samantha left the corporate PR world to set up her own business in 2011 – an impartial restaurant review website, http://FooDiva.net , which has won a steady stream of 12 awards. In 2021, she was honoured with the UAE Golden Visa, a ten-year renewable residency in the category of talented creative individuals – and also joined the UAE Restaurants Group as Board Advisor.Power 50 by Caterer Middle East 2020; 2019; and 2017Top 100 Dubai websites to follow – the highest ranked food websiteAhlan Hot 100 influencer 2016 and 2015Best Food Blogger in the BBC Good Food Awards 2015ProChef Middle East Food Ambassador 2014Expat Star Awards 2013Gold in Expat Blog Awards UAE 2013 and 2012Runner-up Best Blog in Dubai, Ahlan 2011Samantha curates ticketed and bespoke chef-led #ThreeChefsDinner and #DineAroundDubai experiences, whilst also organising events and B2B fam trips for industry trade, chefs and media. FooDiva has featured prolifically in local and international media including multiple segments on CNN's travel programmes, France 5 TV and Dubai TV. Furthermore, she takes on freelance writing and broadcasting commissions, including a regular guest on Dubai Eye 103.8FM's food programme. Samantha is a member of the global Guild of Food Writers, holds a WSET Level 2 wine and spirits qualification, and is a speaker and industry awards judge on her favourite subjects – food, restaurants, travel and communications. At the start of the pandemic, she launched a pro bono social media campaign, #UAERestaurantsUnite to support the F&B industry which has morphed into a long-term strategy championing the country's homegrown dining scene.With her advisory hat, Samantha provides strategic consultancy support in F&B (restaurant ventures, chef consultancy, guest chef activations, pop ups/ supper clubs, mystery shopper reports & menu writing) - and on a brand level (marketing communications, public relations, crisis communications, social media strategy, website & newsletter content, fam trips, event organisation & copywriting).

VYS0033 | Battle-Owl vs Sci-fi Centipede - Vayse to Face with Loren Fetterman - Show Notes In this episode artist, illustrator, esoteric free-thinker and Hine's tattoo-artist of choice, Loren Fetterman, completely blows Hine and Buckley's minds in a mushroom cloud of psychedelics, synchro-mysticism and inner astrology. Loren gives Hine and Buckley a whirlwind tour of his unique, self-styled brand of magick, detailing how he brings back and integrates life-changing ideas from this trips, how he invented a mirror point calendar system and bone watch to track his own personal symmetry, how he uses insight meditation to understand the recurring fractal cycles and patterns which form his life and wider reality and how he summoned a Battle-Owl to defeat an attacking Sci-fi Centipede formed entirely from his baby photos... 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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) The differences between Samatha and Vipassana (calm abiding and insight) practice, with some attention to compassion as a flavor of right attitude.

Rains Retreat teachings from 5th of July to 30th September 1998. Teachings given by the abbot Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine (southeast of Perth, Western Australia). The main audience was the Sangha.   Track 1/10: The Way of Samatha  See the full set here. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Samantha Fox steps back Behind The Rope. Yes, Ms. Fox is already back to chat more about her Iconic career with such mega hits like “Touch Me”, “Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)”, “I Wanna Have Some Fun” and many, many more. Samatha talks about the woman behind the music and public image who went from a pin up girl at age sixteen to an International global superstar. Samantha gets candid about her infamous stalker in the eighties / nineties, fame, celebrity, famous friends, the 80s, coming out to many people's surprise later in life, Reality TV stints - Celebrity BigBrother, I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, acting roles a la Charles In Charge and Sharknado and last, but certainly not least, marriage to her wife and manager Linda. As we like to say, Samantha mentions it all, leaving nothing to the imagination and no stone unturned!! @samanthafoxofficial @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PHILO - www.philo.tv (Use Promo Code Velvet To Get 50% Off Your First Month on The Easiest, Hassle Free Way To Watch TV) BUBLY - bubly.com (Crack a Smile with The Best Sparkling Water - No Calories, No Sweeteners. The Sparkling Water of “Reality TV”) RELIEFBAND - reliefband.com (20% Off Plus Free Shipping. Use Code VELVET. The #1 FDA-Approved Anti-Nausea Wristband) NOOM - noom.com (Sign Up For Your Trial Today So You Can Manage Your Weight For The Long Term) VESSI FOOTWEAR - vessi.com/VELVET (Get 15% Off the Most Comfortable, Most Stylist Waterproof Footwear Ever) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Upgrade Your Job Post)  LIFEMD - lifemd.com/VELVET (LifeMD's Weight Management Program Gives Qualifying Patients Access to GLP-1 Medications Like Wegovy) EARNIN - Download The EarnIn App Today (In Google Play or Apple App Store and Type in “Velvet Rope” When You Sign Up To Get Access To The Cash You Have Earned Today!) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Barron County; https://bit.ly/3EUtWquThe Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4   Campfire Conversation: On the heels of Sunday's National Cheese Curd Day, Eric and Ana welcome Samantha Buschman, the Instagrammer behind @wisconsin_cheese_please, into The Cabin. Samatha joined The Cabin remotely from her RV in Wyoming, where she found a restaurant offering “Wisconsin Cheese Curds” and they offered a side of honey, kicking off a conversation about dips for curds. Marinara and ranch are two of the most popular, but many variations exist; some add spices like Spanish Paprika, others offer aioli blends including a Bloody Mary aioli at Copper State Brewing in Green Bay. Some go sweeter with jam variations, others with more savory sauces. They all pair quite well - we all know how versatile cheese is! From there, the conversation delved into locations where you can find some of the best curds. Eric, Ana, and Samatha discussed some of their favorite fresh curds - often right from the factory - as well as fried curds across the state that are worth the trip. Highlights include cheese factories offering their curds fresh from Ellsworth - Wisconsin's “Cheese Curd Capital” to Watertown with Kraemer Cheese with spots in between from Door County to the Driftless. Curds offering up in restaurants and select bars - usually fried, but not always - are listed by all three. Cheddar curds from places like Merchant and The Old Fashioned in Madison, Guu's in Stevens Point, Courthouse Pub in Manitowoc, Parker John's BBQ (where they blend chives and garlic into the batter), Bavette and Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee, and many, many more. Curds are usually cheddar, but Muenster works well, such as at Sconnie's in Schofield, Even curds made with goat cheese get a salute, with the ones at La Merenda in Milwaukee; their goat cheese curds are also served with Tia Paquita chorizo cream sauce. The variations are many, but all are delicious. Join us for the full list in this episode!Inside Sponsors:Best Western (Region #5 - Central) https://bit.ly/3zCCK3fHo-Chunk Nation https://bit.ly/3l2Cfru

Join me in this enlightening conversation as I sit down with Samantha Foote, a board-certified music therapist, positive discipline parent educator, and registered music teacher. Samantha's journey is truly inspiring, as she shares her unique perspective on entrepreneurship while living with ADHD and neurodiversity. Discover how Samantha's unique perspective on ADHD has enabled her to help others harness their own strengths through music therapy, even if they struggle with executive functioning skills or perfectionism paralysis. We also touch on the emotional aspects of rejection sensitivity in networking and how to overcome it. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a parent, or someone curious about ADHD and neurodiversity, this episode offers valuable insights, actionable strategies, and a wealth of inspiration to help you thrive in your own journey. Connect with Samatha:www.boisemusictherapycompany.comwww.instagram.com/boisemusictherapywww.instagram.com/everybrainisdifferent Podcast Every Brain is Different https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-brain-is-different/id1697406719 Connect with Shelly:The Branding Power Hour - https://shellyniehaus.ck.page/brandingpowerhourWebsite: https://coaching.shellyniehaus.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educated.empowered.inspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-niehaus-7680652/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shellyniehauscoaching Free Resources:Make Your FB Profile Profitable - https://shellyniehaus.ck.page/fbprofile The Business Power Hour - https://shellyniehaus.ck.page/businesspowerhourEmail Quickstart Guide - https://shellyniehaus.ck.page/emailguideWeekly Women Entrepreneurs In Prayer Call - https://shellyniehaus.ck.page/prayercall Connect with Shelly Niehaus:Website: https://coaching.shellyniehaus.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educated.empowered.inspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-niehaus-7680652/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shellyniehauscoaching

Talking Kink with Samantha Manewitz, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Registered Social Worker. We discuss BDSM and relationships, role play and etiquette, pain and pleasure. Plus how to talk to your partner about BDSM. 

Samantha Daily is an abundance coach, yoga instructor, and host of the Make Shift Happen Podcast. At just 22 years old Sam turned down her corporate job offers, packed her life into two suitcases, and moved to Europe. Since then she's to traveled to over 25 countries, become a certified coach, met the love of her life, and built a multiple six-figure online business. Now, she teaches women all over the world how to overcome their subconscious patterning, establish healthy habits, and live a passionate and fulfilled life.https://www.samanthadaily.com/

This week, we present Part 2 of Chris interview with Samantha Hagness and Becky Woolley, two AT/AAC Specialists from the Mesa Public Schools, as they continue to explore integrating Grid for Education into classrooms along with TouchChat. In this episode, Chris inquires more about Samantha and Becky's plans for modeling on TouchChat while Grid for Education is being used, as well as ideas for integrating video into communication partner coaching, benefits of prerecording trainings, and more!    Before the interview, Rachel and Chris have another in-person chat about a client of Rachel's that was making limited progress with his accuracy on his AAC device, even though the client used sign language. When an AAC user is making limited progress with accuracy despite using symbolic language, Rachel always considers the possibility that cortical visual impairment is impacting accuracy. Rachel notes that the client was recently diagnosed with CVI which she hopes will help the team utilize more CVI strategies. Chris wonders if we can make those high contrast symbols the default, and if that would potentially help AAC users with undiagnosed CVI have more success.   Key ideas this week:  

Hey Spooksters! Today starts a brand new multi-parter on the serial killer, Israel Keyes. In this first episode, Tara goes over the abduction and murder of Samantha Koenig, and how this case catapulted authorities down the path of catching Keyes and not only solving what happened to Samatha but learning much more.  Check out the following link for our socials, Patreon,  & more https://linktr.ee/3spookedgirls Thank you to Sarah Hester Ross for our intro music! Thank you to CK for editing! Thank you to Edward October for our content warning!