Podcasts about shenpa

Loves, Today we're diving into Shenpa—a Tibetan Buddhist term that's translated as attachment, but it's much more than that. It's the hook, that triggering force that pulls us into habitual patterns of closing down. It's the contraction reaction, not a conscious response.  You know that tight feeling? That's Shenpa. It's our soul's invitation for integrity, pushing us to grow. Episode 145 of With Love, Danielle is about noticing the hook and making a better decision. It's about not taking the emotional bait.  So that the next time you get triggered, take a breath, recognize the hook, and ask yourself, What's my soul inviting me to do here? With Love, Danielle MENTIONED IN EPISODE 145:

2023 - 02 - 12 Dharma Talk | Shenpa And The Bodhisattva's Vow | Jon Eric Steinbomer by Appamada

The Emotional Trigger of Negative Feelings

JR continues calling his friends and surprise interviewing them for the show. This week, JR picked on his amazing cousin Sarah, who's recent work trip to Indonesia got cut short by the pandemic. Here all about how she got home, including the shenpa she experienced with her parents. Here's a link to an article explaining shenpa --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/threethingswithjr/support

In this episode I introduce myself (hi, I'm Stacy!) and talk about the various reasons why I wanted to start making this podcast. I talk about my own journey to recovery and my lifelong relationship to Buddhism, and touch on my relationship to yoga and how it's changed over the years. My grandfather found Buddhism in Korea, where he was stationed as a Marine. In the midst of all that violence he found a philosophy that would bring peace to his life and mine as well. My path in Buddhism has been circuitous and often fraught, inhibited by my own dualistic thinking and ideas of myself and who I could be in the world. People referenced: Pema Chodron and Tara Brach.The foundational book for this episode is Becoming Bodhisattvas by Pema Chodron. In the latter part of this episode I refer to Kleshas when I was intending to use the word Shenpa. Shenpa can also be translated to being "activated" or "triggered." and is something we must all work with on this path. I value your insight and thoughts, especially as I am starting to navigate the podcast world. you can find me on Twitter or email me at staaacyselby@gmail.com

I'll share with you an exchange that happened last week that got me thinking. Then, 2 magical words came into my awareness that really helped me understand what was happening. I'll share the Tibetan words of SHENPA and SHENLUCK with you and how you can use them both to know yourself and others more and design the life you want. Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com GO HERE for the registration info for our upcoming complimentary webinar: Get Off the Emotional Roller Coaster GO HERE for the search engine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-burkhard/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-burkhard/support

In this episode Daren left the god damn reverb button on the entire show so we had to have an audio engineer come to the rescue and fix the file. We appreciate you bearing with us in regards to this egregious error. Hopefully your patience and understanding can balance out the crushing shame Daren is experiencing from this mistake. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC

Ari Lathuras has been practicing meditation for approximately 35 years. She has received teaching from many renowned Buddhist teachers over the years. Pema Chodron has been one of her main sources of dharma teachings. She studied and practiced with Ani Pema since the mid-90's. About 13 years ago she met Ani Pema's teacher, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche and became a student of his. She has also attended several teachings with Mindrolling Kondro Rinpoche. As a professional sign language interpreter, Ari has interpreted for many dharma teachers over the years. Support the show______________ To participate live and be notified of upcoming speakers in advance, please Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/gaybuddhistfellowship) or visit https://gaybuddhist.org/calendar/ To support our efforts to share these talks with LGBTQIA audiences worldwide, please visit www.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

Freedom involves the precious gift of choice, and the power to change both our internal perceptions and external circumstances. Shenpa, a Buddhist concept, drags us out of the present into a painful habituated past. Seeking relief from such unease, we crave comfort via food, sex, shopping, alcohol or other drugs, or even work: pick your favorite habitual hook that keeps one trapped.   

I am always amazed when I read anything by Pema Chodron and Buddhist philosophy. It helps me understand more why we eat when we’re not hungry. Losing weight is more about your mind than food. And Buddhism is all about the mind. In her book Taking the Leap she introduces the Tibetan word Shenpa, which … Ep 230 What Does Buddhism, Urges and Overeating Have in Common? Read More » The post Ep 230 What Does Buddhism, Urges and Overeating Have in Common? appeared first on Dr. Deb Butler.

15 04 2020 - Neste episódio Alcio lê o capítulo 5, "Shenpa". Fala de irritações, preconceitos e estereótipos. Também de cuidado amoroso.

Shenpa is the Tibetan word for hooked. We all get hooked, we all have blindspots. Where are you getting hooked in your coaching? Paul Sanbar, PCC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulsanbar/) Coach Supervisor of Hawthorne Union (https://www.hawthorneunion.com/product-page/coaching-supervision) joins me to talk about Coaching Supervision, "a collaborative learning practice to continually build the capacity of the coach through reflective dialogue for the benefit of both coaches and clients." I'm Jacen from Hawthorne Union, a professional coach. Join me as I discuss career development, personal and professional growth and leadership from a coach's point of view. Contact: info@hawthorneunion.com

Geraldine Burns has been a pioneer in the benzo community for over 20 years. She is the founder of the first support group of its kind on the Internet, is host of a benzo podcast, and was a key player in the publication of the Ashton Manual. In Part II of this interview, Geraldine discusses the legislative efforts in Massachusetts, takes a look at the story behind BenzoBookReview.com, explores the continuing crisis of over-prescribing, and provides some wonderful tips for surviving withdrawal. https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/pioneering-benzo-awareness-an-interview-with-geraldine-burns-part-2-of-2-bfp027Video ID: BFP027 Chapters 00:00  Episode Introduction01:52  Shenpa: Easing the Urge to React09:15 Episode Format11:10 Interview Intro11:29 Benzo Legislation18:52 Benzo Book Review22:53  Why Stories Help24:55  Finding a Doctor27:11 How to Get Ready to Taper31:48 Find Your Own Path32:21 Should Benzos Be Banned?33:30 Closing Advice36:04 Wrapping Up Part II36:52 Moment of Peace  Episode Summary Geraldine Burns has been a pioneer in helping to get the word out about the potential dangers of benzodiazepines. In 1999 she started the first Internet support group for people wishing to withdraw from tranquilizers or already off and having problems. This was the first group of its kind and before it closed had close to 4,000 members internationally. The group was started to offer 24 hour/7 days a week support to people who have been made ill by prescription medications, to learn about symptoms of withdrawal, learn about tapering methods, and natural methods of healing. She is dedicated to the responsible and informed use of addictive prescription drugs.  Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. Chodron, Pema. “Don't Bite the Hook.” Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Bite-Hook-Resentment-Destructive/dp/B00BW8X5HO.ReShel, Azriel. “Shenpa and the Art of Not Getting Hooked.” Uplift Connect. March 23, 2017. Accessed July 8, 2019.https://upliftconnect.com/shenpa-art-of-not-getting-hooked.GERALDINE'S PODCAST: “Benzodiazepine Awareness with Geraldine Burns”GERALDINE'S WEBSITE: BenzoBookReview.com“As Prescribed” – A Documentary Film on the Benzo Crisis The PodcastThe Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata). WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.comMAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx DISCLAIMERAll content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. CREDITSMusic provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.storyblocks.com Benzo Free Theme — Title: “Walk in the Park” — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTIONEasing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2022 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Geraldine Burns has been a pioneer in the benzo community for over 20 years. She is the founder of the first support group of its kind on the Internet, is the host of a benzo podcast, and was a key player in the publication of the Ashton Manual. In Part II of this interview, Geraldine discusses the legislative efforts in Massachusetts, takes a look at the story behind BenzoBookReview.com, explores the continuing crisis of over-prescribing, and provides some wonderful tips for surviving withdrawal. Welcome to Episode #27 Today we have Part I of a wonderful interview with Geraldine Burns, one of the pioneers of benzo activism and support. This conversation was chock full of amazing information and it takes two episodes to share it in its entirety. But first, let's list the resources used in this episode, and then we'll dive deeper into the content of episode 27. Episode Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Benzo Free of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. INTRODUCTIONChodron, Pema. "Don't Bite the Hook." Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Bite-Hook-Resentment-Destructive/dp/B00BW8X5HO.ReShel, Azriel. "Shenpa and the Art of Not Getting Hooked." Uplift Connect. March 23, 2017. Accessed July 8, 2019. https://upliftconnect.com/shenpa-art-of-not-getting-hooked. FEATURE: An Interview with Geraldine BurnsGERALDINE'S PODCAST: "Benzodiazepine Awareness with Geraldine Burns"GERALDINE'S WEBSITE: BenzoBookReview.com"As Prescribed" - A Documentary Film on the Benzo Crisis BENZO FREE LINKSWebsitePodcast Home PageFeedback FormDisclaimer Podcast Summary This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax. Introduction In the introduction today, I discussed the word, "shenpa," which is a Tibetan word meaning "attachment." More so, it's the urge, or desire, or strong feeling behind thoughts and events. I discussed how our shenpa is left unmanaged during benzo withdrawal, how it traps us and won't let us go, and suggested a few tips for managing it. Featured Topic Today's featured topic: An Interview with Geraldine Burns Much like many other interviews on this podcast, my interview with Geraldine Burns was a wonderful experience. She has so much knowledge and experience that it takes two episodes of the podcast for us to share it. Geraldine's Bio Geraldine Burns has been a pioneer in helping to get the word out about the potential dangers of benzodiazepines.  In 1999 she started the first Internet support group for people wishing to withdraw from tranquilizers or already off and having problems.  This was the first group of its kind and before it closed had close to 4,000 members internationally.  The group was started to offer 24 hour/7 days a week support to people who have been made ill by prescription medications, to learn about symptoms of withdrawal, learn about tapering methods, and natural methods of healing.  She is dedicated to the responsible and informed use of addictive prescription drugs Education · Advocacy · Research · Support She was instrumental in having Professor C. Heather Ashton, Professor Emeritus from the University of Newcastle write her manual “Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw” also known as The Ashton Manual.  This manual has now been translated into 11 other languages. In 2006, she launched the website www.benzobookreview.com.  BenzoBookReview.com was started after she was given the rights by eleven internationally known authors of books that had been written on the subject of tranquilizers of which some were no

Without your realization, you get carried away by the distractions and notifications. This is not only costing you focus, but is also making you suffer because the same habit is taking you away from your pain and fear. How would you deal with this habit? Grab your headphones and listen to this podcast. I have also added a meditation at the end of the podcast. It may change your life. Enjoy :)

There are three main reasons why you get upset in your relationship: Expectations, Perceptions and Shenpa. In this broadcast I explain them all and the one tool you need to stop being upset and to start being happy.

Momente der Geräumigkeit Ihres Herzens öffnen sich spontan immer wieder. Vielleicht leuchten sie für Sie auf, wenn Sie auf einem Berg stehen und in die Weite der Landschaft schauen. Ist es möglich, mitten im Alltag Zugang zu dieser grundlegenden Herzensqualität zu finden? Stephan Pende lädt ein, Bedingungen zu erforschen, die Nährboden sein können für eine Öffnung in diesen weiten, inneren Raum. Sie werden üben, durch wache und feinfühlige Gegenwärtigkeit zunehmend mit der Geräumigkeit Ihres Herzens vertraut zu werden. Diese natürliche Gelassenheit und Freundlichkeit mit sich selbst können Sie dann in Ihren Alltag und Ihre Beziehungen bringen.

Momente der Geräumigkeit Ihres Herzens öffnen sich spontan immer wieder. Vielleicht leuchten sie für Sie auf, wenn Sie auf einem Berg stehen und in die Weite der Landschaft schauen. Ist es möglich, mitten im Alltag Zugang zu dieser grundlegenden Herzensqualität zu finden? Stephan Pende lädt ein, Bedingungen zu erforschen, die Nährboden sein können für eine Öffnung in diesen weiten, inneren Raum. Sie werden üben, durch wache und feinfühlige Gegenwärtigkeit zunehmend mit der Geräumigkeit Ihres Herzens vertraut zu werden. Diese natürliche Gelassenheit und Freundlichkeit mit sich selbst können Sie dann in Ihren Alltag und Ihre Beziehungen bringen.

Momente der Geräumigkeit Ihres Herzens öffnen sich spontan immer wieder. Vielleicht leuchten sie für Sie auf, wenn Sie auf einem Berg stehen und in die Weite der Landschaft schauen. Ist es möglich, mitten im Alltag Zugang zu dieser grundlegenden Herzensqualität zu finden? Stephan Pende lädt ein, Bedingungen zu erforschen, die Nährboden sein können für eine Öffnung in diesen weiten, inneren Raum. Sie werden üben, durch wache und feinfühlige Gegenwärtigkeit zunehmend mit der Geräumigkeit Ihres Herzens vertraut zu werden. Diese natürliche Gelassenheit und Freundlichkeit mit sich selbst können Sie dann in Ihren Alltag und Ihre Beziehungen bringen.

It only takes one word, thought or feeling to take us away from the present moment our only life, just as it only takes the same to bring us back to this life. Shenpa is a word that labels little annoying thoughts or feeling that get us hooked and takes our mental energy away. In this episode, David Blackmore explains how he uses this valuable insight to improve his thinking while staying focused on the life he wants.

In this episode we talk about changes. Lifestyle changes in fact and the beauty and challenges around that, especially when you are sharing your life with a partner. We bring up the idea of Shenpa as we talk about habits, and the idea that it's really about small steps toward making shifts in our lives. This brings up the word and idea routine, which we both see as a dirty word. However, Pamella talks about how she has reframed this word to mean freedom. How routine provides freedom and creates a sacred

In this episode we talk more about Shenpa and urges, and why finding peace in discomfort is so important. When you can sit with discomfort without trying to escape it, this is where confidence in yourself resides. In order to feel confident and trust yourself with food and your body in any situation, you MUST … Ep 94 Continuing How to Get Unstuck from the Urge to Overeat Read More » The post Ep 94 Continuing How to Get Unstuck from the Urge to Overeat appeared first on Dr. Deb Butler.

In this episode we discuss Buddhist philosophy and specifically read from the teachings of Pema Chodron. The name of the book I’m referring to in this podcast: Taking The Leap-Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears. We discuss the Buddhist philosophy and psychology regarding urges and how similar it is to the Tibetan term Shenpa. … Ep 93 Getting Unstuck from the Urge to Overeat Read More » The post Ep 93 Getting Unstuck from the Urge to Overeat appeared first on Dr. Deb Butler.

This Track Covers: - Getting to the Roots of Beliefs - Equanimity - Faith - Shenpa, Getting Hooked and Our Ego - Samskaras - "Wrong" Mind Frame - Leaning In, Instead of Avoiding Pain - Using Triggers as a Doorway / An Opening - Yoga Sutra 1.4 - Understanding Yoga Philosophy on how the mind works - Beingness - Identifying as Awareness or Identifying as the Ego and Sense Data - Using Non-Violent Communication System to identify limiting beliefs - Critic Verses Cheerleader - Reflecting on Mastery - Live Life as an Experiement

This is an excerpt from classes this week on both the water element, fear, letting go into the unknown, and loneliness, as well as the role of the heart, connection, boundaries, and being held by the universal group heart. "Your heart has a great connection to the universal group heart, way bigger than the small personal circles of humans. Letting go of the vine does not mean disconnecting from source. Only letting go of that one attachment to the physical connection through the stem. Once free of that, you are in relation to all source, all essence, all heart." - Nini Melvin

Working with Shenpa. In English, shenpa is generally translated as "attachment." But, some words, such as "shenpa" convey many dimensions which cannot be covered by a single term. Rather, shenpa is a pervasive discomfort; it is the underlying sense of “I, me and mine” and all the wants, needs, aversions, hopes, and fears that come out of that. So, shenpa will be found in our attachments and aversions, our stupidity, pride and jealousies. Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Eric Zimmer is an inspiration to me.  Listening to his podcast is like free therapy that I didn't even know I needed...so for sure "best of" material.  This conversation goes to the darker places of life, but manages to walk back up the stairs into more light-hearted chat as well.  You might need some tissues, but  you will be laughing along the way. Eric Zimmer has built companies for 15 years, and work in technology longer.  He led major software programs for Fortune 20 companies and he started his own Solar Energy company.   The most cool project Eric is rocking now is The One You Feed podcast, named "Best of iTunes" in 2014. Eric Zimmer On Vroom/Veering Eric pointed out that increasing the frequency of moving from Vroom to Veer...like daily is a worthy goal. In Eric Zimmer's experience, that longer the Vroom Vroom period, the more dramatic the VEER can become. The Tim Ferriss podcast Episode #2 included a chat about a martial artist who likes to win in "transition" between moves and holds. Addiction to getting Sober 24 years old homeless, living in a van sleeping on a couch in the back of the van that he picked up out of a dumpster This went on for about 7 years of drinking and drugging. Eric was too numb and was seeking highs from drugs and drinking. Downward spiral of getting high, and feeling bad...trying to get sober. He was dying and headed for jail. One day he was arrested, lost his job, and his van and he didn't have anywhere else to go. So he checked in to re-hab... The treatment center suggested that he should do the 28-day treatment program...1st he said no... Later he changed his mind because he had a moment of clarity and knew he would die if he went back out into the world. The problem was his strategy of dealing with life. Depression and Feeling bad Eric was thinkin "I don't like the way I feel, I want to feel different" and using drugs to feel different. Realizing that having a mood or feeling bad is ok and it's not an emergency. When in reactive, addicted mode, there is a feeling of panic when one feels bad..one feels compelled to take some action, be that a cigarette, sex, tv, food, drugs, beer what have you. Eric learned that emotions are not emergencies. If we are not so afraid of emotions we can just let them be. From Pema Chodron's book "getting unstuck" , "Shenpa" is like triggered into fight or flight mode. Some awareness will help you steer back to a better state. Did that detox Stick? Yes, but after a relapse.  He went and got high...then he went back to 28-day treatment. One day at a time, is the commitment in recovery. Book called "The tools" A concept of "exoneration"  The idea that the day will come where I have done what I needed to do and life will be easy moving forward.  Sort of wishing for a life without sadness or problems, but that will never be. He will have problems but we don't need to struggle so much. It's our resistance to problems that cause most of the pain and struggle. All the Rage Episode of One you feed talking with Michael Galinsky about the work of Dr. John Sarno Job to layoff He got a job at compuserve in customer service He got promoted into corporate training. AOL bought compuserve and Eric got laid off. Invested severance pay into some IT training and he got into internet start ups. This pattern of employment ending abruptly continued to the point where Eric started to welcome the changes. What happened in the Dark Hallway between Door? You act your way into right action Emotions can't be directly controlled. Thoughts and behavior can be directly controlled, emotions can only be influenced not directly controlled. He learned to keep going and have faith. Failing back into Addiction Eric took a trip on Hedonistic Treadmill and started drifting away from recovery after his 1st wife le...

Shownotes Das Interview mit dem Komponisten – Jeffrey Arlo Brown sprach mit Jürg Frey über sein Zweites Streichquartett. Und: die Henry-Technik – 42 Fragen, um die Situation in der Schwebe zu halten. Video: Homestory bei Jürg Frey – Über Notizbücher, Unsicherheit und Wanderungen, bei denen man sich das Verlaufen offen halten möchte: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cKQn15iVh0&spfreload=5 Jürg Frey bei Wandelweiser – Wer Jürg Frey noch besser verstehen will, kann bei Wandelweiser anfangen, wo er einige programmatische Texte auf deutsch und englisch veröffentlicht hat: : http://www.wandelweiser.de/juerg-frey.html Notizbuch führen? – „Weil ich gerne mit verschiedenen Arten von Stiften auf dem Papier arbeite – rein der manuelle Vorgang, ohne es schon etwas gescheites zu schreiben, gefällt mir. Aber dann auch die Möglichkeiten der Flexibilität, der Ungenauigkeit und des In-der-Schwebe-haltens.“ (Jürg Frey in unserem Interview). Keine Ahnung, wie und warum man ein Notizbuch führen soll? Ryder Carrolls „Bullet Journal ist eines von vielen Modellen für den heutigen, vielorganisierenden Mensch: http://bulletjournal.com/ „Ich versuche Klänge zu finden, die einfach da sein können“ – das Ende der Extra-Botschaft Die Dinge sehen, wie sie sind: „13 perspectives to help see things as they really are, not as we expect them to be“ https://medium.com/@markusfietz/13-perspectives-to-help-see-things-as-they-really-are-not-as-we-expect-them-to-be-1e2e82a9dc3d#.dtnvzsv56. Warum Meditieren? – „Steadfastness (Standhaftigkeit), Clear Seeing, Courage, Attention, No Big Deal.“ Zwei Einführungen von Pema Chödron. Five Reasons To Meditate: http://pemachodronfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/5-Reasons-to-Meditate.pdf Learning to Stay: http://deoxy.org/wiki/action=browse&id=Shenpa&raw=2. Agnes Martin – „Was mich interessiert an ihrer Arbeit, ist einerseits die schlagende Einfachheit: Man kann das ganz einfach beschreiben. Aber wenn man es dann im Raum im Museum sieht, dann ist die Welt eine andere. Die Bilder haben dann eine unglaubliche Ausstrahlung in den Raum hinein.“ (Jürg Frey in unserem Interview) Agnes Martin in der Ausstellung „Five Decades“ von 2003 bei Zwirner und Wirth: http://www.zwirnerandwirth.com/exhibitions/2003/022003Martin/. F. M. Alexander – „Ich habe natürlich Interesse an diesem Zusammenhang von Gedanken und Körper und wie sie sich gegenseitig beeinflussen, und es gibt da einen Hintergrund von mir: Ich habe auch eine Ausbildung als Lehrer der (F.M.) Alexander-Technik gemacht. Das ist eine Körpertechnik, eine Körper-Geist-Technik, und ich werde manchmal gefragt, ob meine Musik von dieser Ausbildung beeinflusst ist.“ (Jürg Frey in unserem Interview) Oscarpreisträger William Hurt in einer Video-Einführung zur Alexandertechnik, wie er sagt „a technique that can permit any person to discover and utilize and endless resource within themselves“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgplXmILzoQ Oder, mit Angela Bradshaw in einem How-To bei den TEDx-Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prN9kbDtedc

Subscribe iTunes and Stitcher Eric Zimmer has built companies for 15 years, and work in technology longer.  He led major software programs for Fortune 20 companies and he started his own Solar Energy company.   The most cool project Eric is rocking now is The One You Feed podcast, named "Best of iTunes" in 2014. On Vroom/Veering Eric pointed out that increasing the frequency of moving from Vroom to Veer...like daily is a worthy goal. In Eric Zimmer's experience, that longer the Vroom Vroom period, the more dramatic the VEER can become. The Tim Ferriss podcast Episode #2 included a chat about a martial artist who likes to win in "transition" between moves and holds. Addiction to getting Sober 24 years old homeless, living in a van sleeping on a couch in the back of the van that he picked up out of a dumpster This went on for about 7 years of drinking and drugging. Eric was too numb and was seeking highs from drugs and drinking. Downward spiral of getting high, and feeling bad...trying to get sober. He was dying and headed for jail. One day he was arrested, lost his job, and his van and he didn't have anywhere else to go. So he checked in to re-hab... The treatment center suggested that he should do the 28-day treatment program...1st he said no... Later he changed his mind because he had a moment of clarity and knew he would die if he went back out into the world. The problem was his strategy of dealing with life. Depression and Feeling bad Eric was thinkin "I don't like the way I feel, I want to feel different" and using drugs to feel different. Realizing that having a mood or feeling bad is ok and it's not an emergency. When in reactive, addicted mode, there is a feeling of panic when one feels bad..one feels compelled to take some action, be that a cigarette, sex, tv, food, drugs, beer what have you. Eric learned that emotions are not emergencies. If we are not so afraid of emotions we can just let them be. From Pema Chodron's book "getting unstuck" , "Shenpa" is like triggered into fight or flight mode. Some awareness will help you steer back to a better state. Did that detox Stick? Yes, but after a relapse.  He went and got high...then he went back to 28-day treatment. One day at a time, is the commitment in recovery. Book called "The tools" A concept of "exoneration"  The idea that the day will come where I have done what I needed to do and life will be easy moving forward.  Sort of wishing for a life without sadness or problems, but that will never be. He will have problems but we don't need to struggle so much. It's our resistance to problems that cause most of the pain and struggle. All the Rage Episode of One you feed talking with Michael Galinsky about the work of Dr. John Sarno Job to layoff He got a job at compuserve in customer service He got promoted into corporate training. AOL bought compuserve and Eric got laid off. Invested severance pay into some IT training and he got into internet start ups. This pattern of employment ending abruptly continued to the point where Eric started to welcome the changes. What happened in the Dark Hallway between Door? You act your way into right action Emotions can't be directly controlled. Thoughts and behavior can be directly controlled, emotions can only be influenced not directly controlled. He learned to keep going and have faith. Failing back into Addiction Eric took a trip on Hedonistic Treadmill and started drifting away from recovery after his 1st wife left him. He convinced himself that he could handle drinking. Over several years, he became a functional alcoholic. Then finally he went back to AA and stay sober for 8 years. Links The one you feed podcast Subscribe iTunes and Stitcher[app_audio src=""][app_audio src=""] Subscribes, Ratings, Reviews = LOVE! :D