Podcasts about silencethe

What does it really mean to build a world where everyone belongs — not just in policy or design, but in spirit? In this powerful and poetic conversation, I sit down with Qudsiya Naqui, civil rights attorney and host of Down to the Struts, to explore the deep intersections of disability, justice, identity, and radical access.We talk candidly about the shame Qudsiya once carried, what losing her vision taught her about intuition, and how love, advocacy, and design can become tools of liberation. Together, we unpack what society still gets wrong about disability — and what we must reimagine to get it right.From hidden canes to courtroom truths, this episode is both a call to consciousness and a blueprint for inclusion. Whether you're disabled, an ally, or just waking up to these questions, this conversation offers insight, warmth, and clarity you won't want to miss.

In this powerful kickoff to Care to Change's June series on Men's Mental Health, April Bordeau sits down with clinician Kyle Hopkins to open an honest and deeply insightful conversation about the struggles many men face—but rarely talk about.Together, they explore:Why men often suffer in silenceThe emotional cost of unaddressed stressHow emotional suppression leads to isolation, outbursts, and relational breakdownsHow cultural stigmas around masculinity can hinder emotional wellnessWays women can compassionately support the men in their livesPractical steps men can take to begin their healing journeyThis episode is a compassionate, faith-informed dialogue aimed at breaking stereotypes and equipping both men and women with tools for understanding, supporting, and healing. It's a message of hope, courage, and change.

The Cost of Loyalty: When Showing Up Isn't EnoughWhat happens when you give your time, your loyalty, your love — and it still isn't enough?In this raw, unfiltered episode, Devin shares a personal story about feeling overlooked and undervalued as a loyal customer, and how that experience mirrors deeper patterns in life. From a disappointing encounter at a movie theater to heartbreaking emails from listeners navigating betrayal, loss, and emotional exhaustion, this episode explores the high price of showing up for people, places, and systems that don't show up for you.Featuring deeply honest listener stories — including a mother grieving her living son, a friend wrestling with toxic loyalty, and a listener's powerful reminder that “not everyone deserves access to you” — this conversation is for anyone who's ever given too much and gotten too little in return.In this episode:Devin's Cinemark rant: a surprising lesson on corporate loyaltyA grieving mother's strength and silenceThe power (and pain) of truth-telling in relationshipsWhy boundaries aren't selfish — they're survivalA reminder: you're allowed to stop showing up for people who drain you

►► Join my FREE Book Club for women and change your life! https://www.drmelissasonners.com/book-nook What if your pelvic floor symptoms were your body's way of asking you to slow down and listen?In this episode, Dr. Melissa chats with physical therapist Christina Walsh, a pelvic floor expert and co-founder of Tighten Your Tinkler, about how healing the pelvic floor goes far beyond kegels. Christina shares her deeply personal journey, why so many women are still struggling in silence, and how pelvic health is connected to everything from your nervous system to your creativity.This is a heart-opening conversation filled with hope, real talk, and simple tools that will leave you feeling empowered in your body.You'll Learn:Why 50% of women experience pelvic floor challenges—and most suffer in silenceThe surprising connection between pelvic dysfunction, stress, and your nervous systemWhy over-tight doesn't mean strong (and what to do about it)A gentle 5-minute position that supports pelvic healing and nervous system regulationWhy it's never too late—and never too early—to start healingRESOURCES:Take the Free Quiz: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/quizTry the Free Decompression Position: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/relief Explore the Signature Program ($50 off with code INSPIRED): https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram ****************If you're not getting my emails, make sure you head over here and sign up! I'll share goodies you can't get anywhere else, so you're missing out if you're not on the list! If you enjoyed this episode, would you please leave a review on whatever platform you use for podcasts? It really helps spread the word and inspire other moms. If you have a moment to spare, those reviews mean the world to me. Thank you!Follow Dr. Melissa:▶︎ YouTube▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ TikTok▶︎ WebsiteEpisode webpage: https://beinspiredmama.com/75

In episode 26, hosts Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth welcome guest Ryan Phillips from The Assembly Call to discuss coaching search dynamics in college basketball, particularly focusing on Indiana's current situation following Mike Woodson's departure announcement.Segment 1: The Wall of Sound and SilenceThe hosts explore the challenging information landscape during coaching searches, comparing it to "Schrodinger's cat" – everyone desperately wants to know what's happening inside a sealed box that won't be opened until an official announcement is made. This creates fertile ground for rumors, flight tracking, and what Bob calls "horse-farm theories."Ryan provides fascinating insider perspective on how reporters navigate these waters, sharing the rules he follows during searches and why information is always shared for a reason. The conversation reveals why back-channel communications might be happening now, but serious discussions typically don't heat up until conference tournaments begin.Segment 2: Cracking the CodeWhat separates successful coaching hires from disappointments? The hosts examine surprising data about coaching longevity across Division I and what it reveals about hiring practices. Mike introduces a particularly compelling statistical predictor that has shown remarkable consistency in forecasting which coaches succeed at championship levels – with only one exception since the 1960s.This leads to a thoughtful discussion about whether athletic directors should move more quickly on coaching changes in today's landscape. Ryan offers a compelling perspective on why programs like Indiana "can't afford to miss again" and the potential long-term consequences if they do.Segment 3: Indiana's Next MoveThe hosts exchange views on what Indiana should prioritize in its next coach, discussing specific candidates who might align with what they call the "theory of opposites." They debate the merits of coaches like Scott Drew and T.J. Otzelberger, with each host revealing their personal preferences.Ryan makes an intriguing prediction about the possibility of a completely unexpected hire, explaining why coaching moves that "come out of left field" are increasingly common in today's college basketball environment. The episode concludes with a tribute to actor Gene Hackman and his iconic portrayal of basketball coach Norman Dale in "Hoosiers."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at: betterhelp.com/REGARDLESS to get 10% off your first month & on your way to being your best self regardless of what shows up.One of the weirdest things about our 20s is how quickly reality can shift—whether it's your job, your relationships, or even your wildest dreams. For all the aspiring entrepreneurs out there, this conversation with Isabella Biscarini is the perfect blend of hope, inspiration, and raw honesty.Isabella's journey from going viral overnight to launching True Tone Swimwear is nothing short of ‘what the heck just happened?!' We dive into what it's really like to build a business, take the leap into the unknown, and hustle as a full-time entrepreneur as a 20something. But, as Isabella reminds us, success is rarely instant—it's about embracing the grind, navigating fear, and finding strength in vulnerability.What we talk about:Launching a business post-viral success in your 20sNavigating fear and the unknown of entrepreneurshipHustling in silenceThe importance of supportive friendships and family during your journeyUgh & ofc social media comparisonRegardless of whether or not you aspire to be an entrepreneur, this episode is a powerful reminder that regardless of what dream we are building. Don't stop. You've got this. xx

Day 74 of a 150 Days of Psalms Psalm 74: A Lament for the Devastation of the TemplePsalm 74 is a communal lament that vividly portrays the destruction of the Temple and the subsequent despair of the people of Israel. It is attributed to Asaph, one of David's chief musicians, though it likely refers to events that occurred long after Asaph's time, particularly the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE. The psalm combines a poignant plea for God's intervention with a reflection on His past acts of salvation, seeking divine restoration and justice.Overview of Psalm 74Title and Background: Psalm 74 is titled "A Maskil of Asaph," indicating it is a contemplative or instructive psalm. The historical context suggests it was composed in response to the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, a traumatic event for the Israelite community.Structure: Psalm 74 is composed of 23 verses and can be divided into several sections:Verses 1-3: Plea for God's RemembranceThe psalm begins with a desperate cry to God, questioning why He has rejected His people and allowed such devastation. The psalmist implores God to remember His congregation and the sacred place He once dwelt.Verses 4-8: Description of the DestructionThese verses graphically describe the desecration of the Temple by the enemies. The psalmist recounts how the invaders destroyed the sanctuary, set fire to the holy place, and defiled everything within it.Verses 9-11: Lament over God's SilenceThe psalmist laments the absence of prophetic signs and the seeming silence of God. He expresses frustration and confusion over why God has not intervened to stop the enemies.Verses 12-17: Recollection of God's Past DeedsIn a shift of tone, the psalmist recalls God's mighty acts of creation and salvation. He recounts how God established the earth, controlled the seas, and defeated primeval chaos forces, demonstrating His supreme power.Verses 18-23: Plea for Divine ActionThe psalmist returns to pleading with God to act against the adversaries. He asks God to remember the reproach of the enemies and the plight of His people, calling for justice and the restoration of the covenant relationship.Key ThemesDestruction and Despair:The psalm vividly captures the devastation of the Temple, a symbol of God's presence among His people. This destruction leads to profound communal despair and a crisis of faith.Divine Absence:A central theme is the perceived absence of God in the face of calamity. The psalmist grapples with the silence of God, questioning why He allows His people to suffer.Remembrance of God's Power:The psalmist recalls God's past deeds as a source of hope. By remembering how God demonstrated His power through creation and salvation history, the psalmist seeks to renew faith in God's ability to deliver.Plea for Justice and Restoration:The psalm is a fervent plea for God to intervene, deliver justice, and restore the covenant relationship. It reflects a deep yearning for divine action and the re-establishment of God's presence among His people.Communal Lament:Psalm 74 is a communal lament, representing the collective grief and supplication of the Israelite community. It underscores the importance of communal solidarity in times of crisis.ReflectionPsalm 74 is a powerful expression of grief, confusion, and hope in the face of overwhelming destruction. It resonates with anyone who has experienced a crisis of faith, questioning God's presence and purpose during times of suffering.Application in Contemporary Life:Addressing Crises of Faith:Psalm 74 provides a framework for addressing crises of faith. It shows that it is natural to question and lament during difficult times, and it encourages turning to God with honest pleas for help.Remembering God's Past Faithfulness:In times of despair, recalling God's past faithfulness can renew hope. Reflecting on personal and communal histories of divine intervention can provide strength and reassurance.Community Support:The psalm emphasizes the role of community in lament and supplication. Supporting each other and sharing in collective grief and prayer can foster resilience and solidarity.Seeking Justice and Restoration:Psalm 74's plea for justice and restoration can inspire actions towards healing and rebuilding in the aftermath of destruction. It calls for faith in God's ultimate justice and commitment to restoring what has been lost.Embracing Lament as Worship:The inclusion of lament in the psalms shows that expressing grief and confusion is an important aspect of worship. It teaches that all emotions, including sorrow and doubt, can be brought before God.ConclusionPsalm 74 stands as a profound testament to the struggles of faith in the face of calamity. It combines raw lament with a hopeful recollection of God's mighty deeds, ultimately seeking divine intervention and restoration. This psalm encourages believers to confront their doubts and despair with honesty, to seek solace in the community, and to hold onto the hope of God's enduring faithfulness and justice. Through its poignant expression of communal grief and hope, Psalm 74 continues to offer comfort and guidance in times of trialBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.

Sarah Anderson joins Raghu to explore her new book, The Lost Art of Silence, and how we can reconnect to the beauty of quiet.Get your copy of Sarah's book HEREIn this episode, Sarah and Raghu delve into:How crucial and nurturing silence can beSarah's childhood traumaSilence's relationship to the inner journeySarah's investigation into the art of silenceSilence as the link between so many religions and traditionsThe way that being quiet makes us a better listenerRaghu's story of meeting Ram DassHow nature can teach us about silenceThe fear caused from sensory deprivationsBecoming aware of God through silent meditationConcerns for our youth and the loudness of technologyAbout Sarah Anderson:Sarah Anderson founded the Travel Bookshop in London in 1979, the shop later featured in the film Notting Hill. She studied Chinese at the London University college of SOAS, and at Heythrop, where she earned an MA in the psychology of religion. She has taught travel writing at City University, writes regular travel pieces, reviews books, and gives talks worldwide. Also an artist, Sarah's paintings have been exhibited throughout London. Sarah is the author of several books. Her most recent book, The Lost Art of Silence, celebrates the power in being quiet.“Even in the cacophony of going into the woods, of the birds singing, animals speaking to each other, in that cacophony is a delightful silence. Because the real silence, to me, is that your mind stops turning out this avalanche of thoughts and stories.” – Raghu MarkusSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's guest is Linda Åkeson McGurk, a Swedish American writer and author of There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids. Her latest book is called The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day. She is the founder of the blog Rain or Shine Mamma, a resource for parents and other caregivers.In this episode we talk about:Why humans are so drawn to nature and what the many scientific benefits areThe historical roots of friluftsliv in Nordic countriesWhy we should go outside even when the weather sucksWhy we should go camping The benefits of cold plungesThe benefits of silenceThe danger of seeing ourselves as separate from natureAnd why she believes appreciation of nature and meditation are complimentaryFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/linda-akeson-mcgurkTheMightyFix.com/HAPPIEROther Resources Mentioned:Wim HofAdditional Resources:Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/installSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Battle4Freedom (2023) Gifted to Death - Defeating the Entitlement ClauseWebsite: http://www.battle4freedom.comNetwork: https://www.mojo50.comStreaming: https://www.rumble.com/c/Battle4FreedomStreaming Live on RUMBLE @ https://rumble.com/v258quo-battle4freedom-2023-gifted-to-death-defeating-the-entitlement-clause.htmlGifted movie.McCarthy Press Conferencehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O3MzPeomqsDetransition: The Wounds That Won't Heal | Chloe Cole | EP 319Jordan B. Petersonhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11628941/Penn-State-professor-challenges-straight-students-sociology-class-watch-gay-porn.htmlPenn State professor tells straight students in his sociology class to 'watch gay porn' because ‘we are all at some level nonbinary and very easily bisexual'Penn State professor Sam Richards aired the challenge to students during a lecture for his entry level sociology class in December - and was met with silenceThe awkward exchange came during a discussion billed on Richards' syllabus as 'A Conversation on Trans Issues, TERFS, and The Binary'Footage of the lesson - which was recorded live and subsequently posted to Richards' YouTube channel - has since stirred up sentiments of outrageThe stream, posted on December 6, has since been made privatehttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11627701/Routine-vaccine-uptake-kindergarteners-falls-10-year-low-leaving-250-000-without-immunity.htmlKids pay price for America's growing anti-vaxx movement: Routine vaccine uptake among kindergarteners falls to 10-year low – leaving 250,000 without immunity when they started schoolCDC data shows vaccination rates among 4-6 year-olds has dropped 2%Pandemic has pushed vax rates to lowest since 2013-2014 school yearNational rate of MMR vaxxed kindergarteners below herd immunity threshold https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11624673/NASAs-James-Webb-discovers-PLANET-just-41-light-years-away-similar-Earth.html'A whole new world': NASA's James Webb discovers its first PLANET just 41 light-years away - and it is a similar size to EarthNASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered its first planet The planet sits just 41 light-years from Earth and is rocky like our planet The team is unsure what the atmosphere is made of or if it has oneThey will obtain additional spectra with upcoming observations this summer https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11629703/Karine-Jean-Pierre-grilled-transparency-classified-documents.html'Let me unconfuse you': Condescending White House press secretary says not telling the public about new classified documents found at Biden's home and garage was 'the right thing to do'White House press secretary defended Biden on charges of hypocrisy Biden promised a transparent administrationAttorney general revealed that DoJ was told of more classified files on Dec. 20White House publicly announced the find on Jan. 12https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11628025/Biden-whispers-VETO-GOP-tax-bills.htmlWhispering Joe returns: Biden leans into microphone to warn he'll VETO Republican bill that would eliminate the IRS - and sarcastically says 'moms' will love GOP bid to introduce a 'national sales tax'President Joe Biden pledged Thursday to reject House Republicans' tax legislation, should the bills somehow pass the Senate 'Let me be very clear, if any of these bills make it to my desk: I will veto them,' Biden said in a whisper Biden slammed the GOP for wanting to abolish the IRS, pass a 'national sales tax' and for passing a bill Monday that pulled funding back from the IRS 'Go home and tell your moms. They're going to be real excited about that,' he said of the plan to have a national sales tax With the Democrats in control of the Senate, nothing tax related passed out of the GOP-led House will likely make it to Biden's deskhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11627927/House-votes-BAN-President-Biden-selling-Americas-emergency-oil-supplies-China.htmlHouse votes to BAN Biden from selling America's emergency oil supplies to China: 113 Democrats join all Republicans to pass legislation - after President sold one million barrels to Beijing owned-firmAll Republicans voted for the bill and 113 Democrats joined them Biden tapped the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) for 200 million barrels of oil after Russia's war on Ukraine sent fuel prices skyrocketingDemocratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan said the bill doesn't go far enough because it doesn't ban sales to the rest of America's adversarieshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11627917/New-York-Gov-Kathy-Hochul-plans-BAN-gas-stoves-new-homes-commercial-buildings.htmlNow New York Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to BAN gas stoves in new homes and commercial buildings by the end of the decade - to the fury of residentsHochul, 64, claimed the stoves contribute to a third of greenhouse gas output Newly constructed buildings would transition to electric stoves by 2030 Current gas stovetops in buildings and restaurants will be not impacted https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11629135/Canadas-Girl-Scouts-drop-Brownie-term-offended-members.htmlCanada's Girl Scouts will drop the name 'Brownie' - for its youngest members - because the term is 'racist'... members who will now be called 'Embers' The name change was announced on Wednesday by Girls Guide of Canada The 'Embers' are the seven-and-eight year old girls troupe There was a nationwide search to find the right name for the branchJAMIE https://www.facebook.com/Jamie4INgov

You've been offered a new job! It's a different position...a witnessing one, a Loving one.   You will continue to work your present job, for now, but from now on, you'll do it from and AS "Loving Awareness".  You'll  watch that body work. You'll watch it from and AS  the position of Joy.  And that Joy will radically transform the work that body does, how it serves, who it serves... this Joy will take shape as an entirely new life.  A life in Its own image.I'm with you in and AS Love, Niknikki@curlynikki.comLOVE CHARGING STATION, Live, Daily, Group Practice-  6:30am ET (Spotify LIVE):▶▶ https://apps.apple.com/id/app/spotify-live/id1517524960Support the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmorningsGoOD Mornings merch:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmorningsWeekly LIVE Meditation, Tuesdays at 7pm ET (FREE on Spotify)▶▶ https://spotify.link/meditation_________________________________"The real work is to feel the silence in everything that we do." - Dr. Bruce Davis"The love in the silence has specific plans for us. With our hearts open, the voice of the stillness inside us speaks clearly to trust this love, our true guide and employer. People who are tested in their work are being challenged in their belief in how present the silence is and how much it provides and cares for them. The struggle for survival is moved by the fear that we are all alone and the world is against us. The love in the quiet reminds us that we live in God's midst, which is full of purpose and meaning and caring. It is through living in the monastery without walls that our worries about survival give way to trust in the silence. The sacred moments melt our fears, giving way to a practical life full of the joyous essence.We are each called to a work that gives fulfillment. Fulfilling work separate from a life full of silence is not possible. We are called to work for the silence, in the silence, with the silence, and feel the love of the silence working through us."-Dr. Bruce Davis,  Monastery Without Walls: Daily Life in the SilenceThe deeper the self realization of a man, the more he influences the whole universe by his subtle spiritual vibrations, and the less he himself is affected by the phenomenal flux. " - Yogananda "Now that your worry has proved such an unlucrative business, why not find a better job?" -HafizSupport the show

Today is Concert Friday where we allow music to lead us in prayer and spiritual insight. Today our theme is Enlightenment or... Union with God.Thank U by Alainas MorissetteLyricsHow 'bout getting off of these antibiotics?How 'bout stopping eating when I'm full up?How 'bout them transparent dangling carrots?How 'bout that ever elusive kudo?Thank you IndiaThank you terrorThank you disillusionmentThank you frailtyThank you consequenceThank you thank you silenceHow 'bout me not blaming you for everything?How 'bout me enjoying the moment for once?How 'bout how good it feels to finally forgive you?How 'bout grieving it all one at a time?Thank you IndiaThank you terrorThank you disillusionmentThank you frailtyThank you consequenceThank you thank you silenceThe moment I let go of it was the momentI got more than I could handleThe moment I jumped off of itWas the moment I touched downHow 'bout no longer being masochistic?How 'bout remembering your divinity?How 'bout unabashedly bawling your eyes out?How 'bout not equating death with stopping?Thank you IndiaThank you providenceThank you disillusionmentThank you nothingnessThank you clarityThank you, thank you silenceYeah, yeahOh, oh, oh

Kate Bradley Chernis is the Founder & CEO of Lately, the only social media management platform that creates content FOR you with the power of A.I.As a former marketing agency owner, Kate initially created the idea for Lately out of spreadsheets for then-client, Walmart, and got them a 130% ROI, year-over-year for three years.Kate spent years using her voice to make a living. Once she found her voice, she said goodbye to hostile work environments and made the choice to work for herself. In This Episode:Reading the roomThe power of silenceThe importance of believing someone when they tell you something is wrongWorking in a toxic environmentReverse engineering a businessHow Lately works 

In this podcast, learn about Coaching from your roots What does it look like?23. How to cultivate it as a habit? the importance of staying with the clientThe heart aspect of coaching from your roots (Somatic coaching) The power of silenceThe relation between body and mindThis episode was recorded on 19th January 2022, as part of the Coaching Colloquim seriesYou can see the recording on our YouTube channel.  If you like this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and connect with us on the links below.  Thank you for your support!Contact Us https://coacharya.com/contactWebsite https://coacharya.comWebinars https://coacharya.com/events/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/coacharyaYouTube https://youtube.com/c/coacharyaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/CoacharyaTwitter https://twitter.com/coacharyaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/coacharya

Being a facilitator is one thing, but Stephen Berkeley is on a mission to live a facilitative life.This idea is incredibly intriguing - can it be done? How do we walk the line between staying curious and ‘coaching' our relationships? Is it possible to use silence as a tool in our day-to-day lives?Stephen joins me in this episode to explore all of the above and much more. We wind our way through the edges of facilitation and find ourselves at the heart of what it means to be human, to hold space for others, and to be present in every situation we encounter.Find out about:Understanding the difference between facilitating and being facilitativeThe special things that happen when you start a workshop in silenceThe three-question process Stephen follows to reflect on his workshopsWhy a ‘bad' or ‘failed' workshop is a matter of perspectiveHow to nurture our natural curiosity so it easily extends into all facets of our livesStephen's advice to anyone who is curious about living a more facilitative life Don't miss the next show: Subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.  Click here to download the free 1-page summary.A huge thank you must go to SessionLab, the sponsor of Workshops Work. Claim your free two months of SessionLab Pro now – this deal is exclusive to Workshops Work listeners!Questions and Answers[01:16] When did you start calling yourself a facilitator?[03:51] What is the difference between being facilitative and being a facilitator?[07:02] How can we detect our innate facilitative skill?[11:37] What does it mean, to you, to live a facilitative life?[13:02] How can we avoid ‘overfacilitating' non-workshop situations and creating friction?[18:32] Is there a possibility that having experienced such high-intensity crises, you risk underestimating crises in a workshop?[21:47] What three questions do you answer to help you reflect on a workshop you've delivered?[24:52] Have you ever come to the conclusion that a workshop failed?[32:38] Do you use silence in other areas of your life or work?[37:08] What happens if we apply more silence in our daily conversations?[43:12] As facilitators, we listen and reflect all day. Does our capacity to listen outside of our work diminish as a result?[46:07] How can we nurture our facilitative nature so that asking questions, being curious, and listening come naturally to us and don't require us to put our ‘facilitator hat' on?[51:01] If someone in the audience would like to start living a more facilitative life, what would be your advice to them?LinksLink to the book including Stephen's chapterConnect to Stephen:On LinkedInOn Twitter 

Welcome to This Present Moment.What follows is the first in a series of semimonthly writings. In the coming weeks I will share emails on life, philosophy, consciousness and whatever else electrifies me. What this will blossom into, I do not know. It is an experiment in connection, and I invite you to meet me here. If you'd like to be kept abreast, subscribe below for new volumes at least twice a month.To move into This Present Moment, let's first look backward. It's almost cute how we compartmentalize our life into eras. We see our history as little chapters that comprise the Story of Our Life.It's portioned out into sub-narratives, like "My Summer Abroad," or "Middle School: The Weird Years," or "Grandma's Final Days." We also have collective eras, culturally agreed upon and enshrined in history books. "The Victorian Era." "Pre-9/11." And now, "COVID." In the centuries to come, those early months of 2020 will be the pivot in which the 21st century turns. And as with many of us, it is also a fulcrum in which my life turned.In February 2020 I snuffed out the last remnants of my bachelor life and said goodbye to the East Village. I whittled down my belongings to three boxes, moved into my girlfriend's uptown apartment, and she immediately got me hooked on La Croix. I am now a convert.But moments after I moved in, the world moved away. New York drifted into silenceThe nation held its breath.And we all became friendly with the unknown.The Observer In Me found this curiously engrossing. Tragic, absolutely, but it was also a time bursting with novelty. If you recall, this domestic drama premiered in New York City. It was quite the production. There was the now-mired press briefings by Andrew Cuomo, the banging of pots for healthcare workers, and, of course, a deus-ex-machina: The USNS Comfort. That Navy darling sat emptily one block from my apartment, greeting me during mornings runs. "May you live in interesting times." Well, what's more interesting than jogging through a totally empty Times Square like Tom Cruise in Vanilla Sky?And as if reality wasn't shifting fast enough, we decided to get a puppy. Rooh surged into our life with boundless vigor. At once a firecracker and a love-bug, she's tested me where I'm weak and softened me where I'm hard. And in turn, she has become one of my greatest teachers. As rascalous as she is, I marvel at how I've come to love her. Animals are bizarre beings. On one hand, they're in some foreign world that shirks any resemblance to the mind of man. And yet, we draw our eyes to theirs and we connect. In that instant we know each other, and we see them as if they were us. That collective space—the union of mind—is what this present moment is really about. Somewhere behind the clatter of our daily thoughts we have a deeper seat of awareness, a point of stillness.Our minds have been affected by this virus more than our bodies. In the fog of lockdown, one was left with an inescapably close-up look at their life. It slowed our motion, held up a mirror, and asked Do you like what you see? In the mornings I would sit on a thin, grassy parkway on the Hudson River. This slice of "nature" became my center of gravity, my tether to the natural world. Lying in Shavasana, I would listen to the birds sing. They didn't seem worried about anything—just another day in the steady spin of time. The dawn sun would bathe my body, and I felt clean. What nourishment even the briefest ray of light offers us in otherwise dark times. "So shines a good deed in a weary world."My years in New York were buoyed by these daily trips to the park. Mini-eras marked by mini-plots of grass. Astoria Park. Central Park. Washington Square. With every new apartment came a new spot to commune with the Sun. Tompkins. East River. Riverside. Prospect. They were lifelines carrying me through the different islands of my 20's.But through the looking-glass of lockdown, these meager patches of Earth suddenly seemed insufficient. Where was there room for growth?And thus the closing words were written for "The Most Exciting Decade of My Life." Nothing will match the youthful jubilance of those New York years—a kinetic voyage of self-discovery that will forever be lodged in my heart. What a gift it was to come of age in the Greatest City in the World, to ride its waves to the shores of who I am. But it was time to traverse new lands. Molly and I condensed our few belongings into storage, bought a car, and with little Rooh took to America to find a home. The first stop was Molly's hometown of Carlisle, Ohio, a bastion of middle America, and a counterpoint to the high pitch of New York. Molly's folks inhabit an old haunted house where I spent my free time writing what amounted to a garage-philosophy theory of everything. Our month-long stopover was a gentle respite of relaxation, contemplation, and, as always, work. For the prior two years I had been a filmmaker at Google's Creative Lab. Gripes abound at Big Tech these days, and I could levy plenty of grievances over the perils of modern technology—corporate and otherwise. But my experience there was fantastic, and the Creative Lab is good people trying to do good things with a good company. Plus, the work was stimulating—crescendoing, for instance, in a Super Bowl spot of which I am proud.I was at the end of my contract—and at the end of my willpower to gaze into a Macbook all day. I bid Google adieu and, for the first time in my life, began turning down work. I was simply going to live.Thus began one of the most glorious chapters of my life.First we dropped by Chicago to see my folks, and then sojourned at Molly's sister's in Oklahoma City (a surprisingly hip place). Then we drove west to Colorado and nabbed an AirBNB in the mountains, nestled between Boulder and a crusty, hippie town named Nederland. The mammoth beauty of it all lifted me up, and I was Rocky Mountain High. The vastness of the mountains. The totemic serenity of the trees. The notes of pine in the morning air. It felt magical, and my spirit was ignited. We descended Colorado by way of a small mountain town named Crestone, population 86. Crestone is a bracingly unique spot in the San Luis Valley, flanked by dozens of Zen retreat centers, the Sand Dunes National Park, and my favorite: a UFO watchtower. (My visit offered no sightings ... But aliens are real. More on that some other time.

In this November New Moon Energy Update 2020 we discuss the new moon energy coming in on November 15, 2020. This energetic corridor will be influential for the next few weeks and will characterize the energy for the rest of the month. The headlines for the November New Moon are (i) a return to lockdown for many, (ii) the beginning of ends, (iii) the need for retreat and silence, (iv) the return to purity and innocence, and (v) the beginning of beginnings.A Return to Lockdown for Many           You don’t have to be intuitive to know that many countries and states are returning to lockdown. Predictably colder weather has led to a rise in cases in many places leading to overwhelm of medical systems. In order to flatten the curve many jurisdictions will be returning to more stringent restrictions on gatherings and movement. This trend will likely continue throughout the winter months in the Northern hemisphere.The Beginning of EndsIt is the middle of November and the beginning of the end of the year. As we begin the holiday season we are beginning the transition from one year to the next and from fall to winter. There is also transition on the collective level in the United States as we begin the end of the Trump administration and the transition to a new administration that will take office in early 2021.The Need for Retreat and SilenceThe coming weeks will be a good time to retreat and cultivate inner and outer silence. Sometimes the loudest place in our life is inside of our own head. Turn down the volume on your repetitive thoughts and cultivate inner stillness. To a break from social media and cultivate spaciousness. If possible spend more time alone.The Return to Purity and InnocenceRetreat and silence will enable you to reconnect with your inner purity and innocence. Life often gets messy. We often find ourselves in situations that are not ideal and patterns that do not serve our highest good. That can leave us feeling dirty and in an energetic funk. However, no matter what you have done or where you are at right now, you can reconnect with the qualities of purity and innocence.That which is pure an innocent need not be naïve. The essence of your being is pure crystalline light. It is beyond corruption or reproach. No matter who you are or what you have done that purity is available to you right here and now. All you have to do is get silent and retreat for a time from those things that obscure its white dazzling light.The Beginning of BeginningsWhen you retreat, get silent, and tune into your inner purity and innocence you will naturally align with your life purpose and mission. Your creative genius is your innocence not your trauma. When you remember that innocence and purity you will reconnect with the gifts you brought with you into this world to serve others. It if from the place of silence and purity that the seeds for the next chapter of your life and the new year will sprout.

Identity: Beatie Wolfe interviews artist and activist Gregg Deal whose work deals with indigenous identity and pop culture, touching on issues of race relations, historical consideration, and stereotype. Listen to this show that takes you from the roots of punk rock to performance art like “The Last American Indian on Earth” via the thread of disrupting spaces. Orange Juice for the Ears with “musical weirdo and visionary” (Vice) Beatie Wolfe explores the power of music across Space, Science, Art, Health, Film & Technology by talking to the leading luminaries in each field from Nobel Prize winners to multi-platinum producers and hearing the music that has most impacted them, their “Orange Juice for the Ears”. Beatie Wolfe is an artist who has beamed her music into space, been appointed a UN Women role model for innovation, and held an acclaimed solo exhibition at the V&A Museum.Gregg Deal’s Orange Juice for the EarsFirst song that imprinted? “Ohio” by Crosby, Still, Nash and YoungFirst album that shaped who you are? (plus which song to play) - “Low Self Opinion” by Rollins Band - from End of SilenceThe music you would send into Space? “Sex and Violence” by the ExploitedSong you would have at your memorial? “Hurt” by Johnny CashAlbum you would pass onto your kids? (plus which song to play) “Waiting Room” by Fugazi - from 13 SongsThe show first aired live on LA’s dublab radio but is also available as a podcast. This podcast was Mastered by Dean Hovey. For rights reasons, the music in this podcast version is shorter than in the original broadcast.

OVERCOMING ANGERPsalm 37:8 (God got angry) – Num. 11:1, 10Psalm 7:11 (God never de-humanizes/uncreates (1) in sanctification)Anger = is a sudden feeling of displeasure and antagonism in response to an irritating factor. The irritation may be created by a person or a situation. The irritation itself may have been felt for sometime, but the response of anger nearly always has an eruption factor.It is not a planned response!The angry person is momentarily out of control – no longer operating according to reason of God’s principles of love.3 Reasons Why People Tend To Become AngryThey aren’t allowed to have their way.They are in pain, either physically/emotionally.They are jealous.Prov. 14:17Outbursts of anger injure other people. Internalized anger injures the angry person. Anger is diametrically opposed to love.Proverbs 15:1, 16:32Unchecked/uncontrolled anger acts as acid on the soul – eating away at your spirit and eventually destroying all feelings of love toward others.You must neutralize anger as soon as you are aware that you are experiencing it. If you don’t, you may very well:Repress it, which is dangerous to you internally, both physically and emotionally.Suppress it, which is like burying anger alive. It will erupt eventually.Express it, generally in a way that is hurtful/harmful to others.The alternative God provides for you is to:4. Confess it. Admit to God that you are angry and ask for help and healing.Anger is usually expressed in (1) of (2) ways:As a physical or verbal outburstA person may throw a punch, pound a fist against the wall, slam a door/phone receiver, swear/ shout, among other physical manifestations. Anger may even manifest itself as gossip. Every form of abuse – that I can name – sexual, physical, emotional, verbal, etc. has anger at its root.As a brooding silenceThe person internalizes the anger and allows it to seep into their sub-consciousness. Sometimes this anger displays itself as boredom/isolation from other people. The person who broods in silent anger may manifest an eruption of that anger at a later date. The anger may even erupt within the body in the form of disease. Unless (1) deals positively and in a Godly way with anger, anger will manifest itself in some way.Romans 12: 18-21

In this episode, Chris and Debbie are joined by Brenda and Jalea Baker of A Freesoul Experience. They speak in-depth about life's journey from wholeness to fear and back to wholeness again through one's search for their own, uniquely individual "truth". Brenda and Jalea share:Their Simple StoryThe Freesoul mission--to be happy and free anytime, anywhere, with anyone, and under any circumstanceThe meaning of essence, parking spaces, prying tool, Ahhs, and IcksWhere fear comes fromFear versus wholenessSimple stillnessWords/actions/behaviors that signal fear--need, must, should, interrupting, using a high-pitched voice, explaining, convincingWords/actions/behaviors that signal truth--peaceful, slow, low tone of voice, confidence, silenceThe freedom that comes from choosing to see wholeness in othersSome great quotes from Brenda and Jalea in this episode include:"Truth and freedom are synonymous. Truth and essence are synonymous.""There's no forcing with the truth.""Don't should all over yourself.""When I'm in my truth, I won't be moved."As well as these quotes that came up in conversation that have influenced us: “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Victor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning“Suffering is necessary until you realize it is unnecessary.” - Eckhart Tolle, Stillness Speaks“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”― Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"Resources from this episode:Their website: https://afreesoulexperience.com/Their socials: Instagram, FacebookPurchase A Simple StoryThis blog post on fearOther books mentioned in this episode:Spontaneous Evolution - Bruce LiptonBig Magic - by Elizabeth GilbertMan's Search for Meaning - Victor FranklThe Daily Stoic - Ryan Holiday

Show Notes Ghosting is a recent phenomenon where candidates are left in the cold during the hiring process. Although it doesn't feel good, Scott and Andrew discuss some strategies on how to deal with ghosting to move your search forward.Don't miss these Topics:What is ghosting and when does it occur in job searchStrategies to deal with ghostingThe role of networking in overcoming the silenceThe reasons for ghosting Mindset for success when you are ghostedResources (including affiliate links)What Color is Your Parachute iTunes: Rate and ReviewRaw and Unedited TranscriptView Transcript00:00 - 05:03We are talking about ghosting and i don't mean ghostbusters yeah or anything of that nature now. We're not talking about the paranormal so not normal but that's something else so by ghosting. We mean that radio silence you hear after hiring team has demonstrated interest in you and the role had promised we're going to move forward and it could be the company. It could be a networking contact. It could be anybody the idea that someone has expressed interest in you in in some fashion to some degree and then as you send your follow up or you're you're trying to get feedback. You don't hear anything back whenever i am asked about this. I always start with the idea that it probably has nothing to do with you. This is one of those and i know we've said this. Empire podcast is one of those things where it's hard not to wonder. What did i do wrong when most of the time name it has nothing to do with you. That's great advice scott but i did the networking. I did the application. I've been through interviews. They said they were gonna send me. An offer and heaven only knows. I have been in a position where i was. The hiring manager and something happened happened where we had to delay higher out. I had the presence of mind to let the applicant. No you know we're we're having to put this on. Hold will understand if you find another job before this one is we can move forward on it. That's the thing a lot of people get busy and they don't think about the things they don't think about in getting back to an applicant is probably one of those things they don't think about. Try not to take it personally. If there is something to learn from it. The lesson will show it is is what it is right and you don't control the internal workings of an organization that means you should go to the next one. Yes it also means. You need to take notes. What does that say about the organization. Is that something that's happening. Consistently with them is this indicator of what the future looks like for you. That's a really you want an organization where you feel like you're being valued. I been in the situation and i've talked to people when when you're unemployed. It's really hard to pick and choose if you are in a position where you need a job. It's hard not to just take whatever comes salaam to your point. If you're taking notes on how they treat the applicant the chances are pretty good. They're going to be treating their their employees the same way so if the treatment you're getting an applicant isn't what you would want to deal with on the job bear that in mind as you continue to tried to to work your way in there may be some unpleasantness involved if you actually landed the job and this cuts both ways that means if you have control control over the ghosting. You probably not do it. Thank you and if you're the company or you're the applicant doesn't matter don't goes people. I think the the easy explanation for a lack of follow up is that it's out of sight outta mind. Oh i forgot and okay. It's also just as easy when you put the appointment on your calendar to actually meet with this person at that time. Put a reminder for a week later to follow up and it's a very simple process or even schedule another meeting. I think that's valuable advice. If you're in a position where you had an interview and you are not clear on on the next step schedule some...

Marilyn Nelson on Her Beautiful, Powerful PoetryMarilyn Nelson is an American poet, translator and children’s book author. She’s a professor emeritus at The University of Connecticut and the former poet laureate of Connecticut. In this episode, Eric and Marilyn discuss several poems she’s written as well as the meaning behind them. Need help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Marilyn Nelson and I Discuss…Her book, How I Discovered PoetryHer poem, MississippiHer book, A Wreath for Emmett TillThe poetry form of a heroic crown of sonnetsHer poem, Rosemary for RemembranceHer poem, Let Me Gather Spring Flowers For a WreathHer poem, Like His Gouged EyeHow poetry comes out of silence and leads us back to silenceThe value of silence in a life well livedSilence, contemplation, and self-knowledgeOur quiet centerHer book, CarverHer poem, Professor Carver’s Bible ClassHer book, Snook AloneMarilyn Nelson LinksHomepageFacebookNetsuite by Oracle – the business software that handles every aspect of your business in an easy to use cloud platform. Get Netsweep’s free guide, Crushing the 5 Barriers to Growth, by going to www.netsuite.com/wolfThirdlove – they have 70 sizes including their signature 1/2 cup sizes! Find your perfect fit online in 60 seconds with their no tape measure needed fit finder. Get 15% off our first order at www.thirdlove.com/wolfBlinkist – Do you have an ever-growing list of books to read? Blinkist can help! With thousands of non-fiction books distilled down to their most salient points that you can consume in 15 minutes or less go to www.blinkist.com/wolf for a 7 day free trial

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