Podcasts about synthesis dialogues

This is a reprise edition of one of the first interviews I did for this podcast in 2019. I'm republishing it in honor of an extraordinary human being. It's well worth your time. Elisabet Sahtouris, Ph.D. was an evolution biologist, futurist, author, speaker and consultant on Living Systems Design. Showing the relevance of evolving biological systems to organizational design, she traveled the world as a speaker, offering speeches and workshops.    Dr. Sahtouris was a citizen of the United States and of Greece, with a Canadian Ph.D. She did her post-doctoral work at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, taught at the University of Massachusetts and M.I.T., was a science writer for the HORIZON/ NOVA TV series. She was invited to China by the Chinese National Science Association, organized Earth Celebrations 2000 in Athens, Greece, and was a United Nations consultant on indigenous peoples. She was a participant in the Humanity 3000 dialogues of the Foundation for the Future, the Synthesis Dialogues with the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, and consulted with corporations and government organizations in Australia, Brazil and the USA.  Her books include Biology Revisioned; A Walk Through Time: From Stardust to Us; and EarthDance: Living Systems in Evolution; as well as our Evolutionary Leaders anthology, Our Moment of Choice. She recently completed a book recounting the amazing adventure that was her life, Vista: Life and Getting to Where You Want to Be.   Elisabet used nature's principles and practice, revealed in biological evolution, as useful models for organizational change. She applied them in the corporate world, in global politics and economics, in our efforts to create sustainable health and well-being for humanity within the larger living systems of Earth. Elisabet was well known for popularizing the butterfly story of transformation, which she never claimed to have discovered. In recent years, she put forth her powerful keyboard metaphor of the spectrum of consciousness.   You can learn about her keyboard metaphor and many other aspects of Elisabet's philosophy in this fascinating dialogue with fellow evolution biologist, Dr. Bruce H. Lipton: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxx8UHJ54eY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are all on a journey to create the life we truly want. Manifesting is the act of purposefully planting the thoughts and visions of our desired life into our subconscious, which helps activate various brain networks to function together in harmony. Many of us struggle with this process and face different internal and external obstacles. My guest, Michael Bernard Beckwith, believes we can rise above these hurdles by elevating our spiritual awareness. He's here to share his wisdom and deep insights with us. Michael Bernard Beckwith is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher, award-winning author, and founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center: a trans-denominational spiritual community with a congregation of over 9,000 members. He has appeared on Dr. Oz, The Oprah Show, Larry King Live, and his own PBS Special, The Answer Is You, spreading his message to millions of people. He also participated alongside the Dalai Lama and other New Thought Ministers in The Synthesis Dialogues. In this interview, Rev. Michael explores a range of principles, concepts, and common misconceptions about manifestation. He shares a framework that taps into our pure instinct and inspiration rather than just goal setting, which helps us align more closely with our true essence.

In this episode of Money Tales, our guests are Lynne Twist and Sara Vetter. Lynne and Sara call themselves “work wives” who run the Soul of Money Institute and the Pachamama Alliance. They observe that society perpetuates the myth of scarcity—insisting there's never enough time, money, love, or fulfillment. Lynne and Sara work each day to challenge that automatic and unconscious assumption. In our conversation, they unpack the implications of living in a society where the economy often takes precedence over ecology. Lynne Twist is the founder of the Soul of Money Institute and author of the best-selling, award winning book "The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life”, and her newest book, “Living a Committed Life: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in a Purpose Larger Than Yourself”. Over the past 40 years Lynne has worked with over 100,000 people in 50 countries in the arenas of fundraising with integrity, conscious philanthropy, strategic visioning and having a healthy relationship with money. Her clients include Microsoft, Proctor & Gamble, the International Unity Church, Charles Schwab, United Way, The National Black theater of Harlem, Harvard University and others. A sought-after speaker, she has presented for the United Nations Beijing Women's Conference, State of the World Forum, Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Governor's Conference on California Women, among others. A recognized global visionary, Lynne has been an advisor to the Desmond Tutu Foundation, and The Nobel Women's Initiative. Lynne is the recipient of numerous prestigious honors, including the "Woman of Distinction" award from the United Nations. Lynne is a co-founder of The Pachamama Alliance — a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest to preserve their lands and culture. In addition, Lynne serves on a number of nonprofit boards including the Fetzer Institute, The Institute of Noetic Sciences, Bioneers, Conscious Capitalism and Women's Earth Alliance. From working with Mother Teresa in Calcutta to the refugee camps in Ethiopia and the threatened rainforests of the Amazon, Lynne's on-the-ground work has brought her a deep understanding of the social tapestry of the world and the historical landscape of the times we are living in. Sara Vetter is the Business Development Director of the Soul of Money Institute and is a coach, consultant, workshop leader, keynote speaker and strategist. She is also the Major Gift Fundraiser for the Pachamama Alliance. Sara has had experience in advertising, marketing and sales with several magazines including LA Magazine and the Disney Channel. Sara has been coaching, consulting and leading workshops with SOMI Author and Founder Lynne Twist since 2001. She has become a key player in all the initiatives of the institute. Her leadership doubled business revenues in recent years and also significantly expanded revenue for Pachamama Alliance. Sara is an experienced SOMI facilitator of workshops, fundraisers, journeys and retreats. She also leads several of the Pachamama Alliance Transformational Educational programs. Sara has played a leadership role with the Nobel Women's Initiative, she has co-led delegations to Dharamsala, India, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Liberia. As the major gift fundraiser for the Pachamama Alliance, Sara has led and participated in more than 19 delegations and immersion trips to the Amazon Rainforest. She has raised millions of dollars for the Pachamama Alliance and the Nobel Women's Initiative and is a consummate fundraiser.

Lynne Twist joins us today to talk about her new book, “Living a Committed Life,” and how we can all find our calling to help others. She is the founder of the Soul of Money Institute and author of “Living a Committed Life” and the best-selling book “The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life”.  She has been a featured speaker for the United Nations Beijing Women's Conference, State of the World Forum, and Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, among others.  Lynne is the recipient of the prestigious "Woman of Distinction" award from the United Nations. Learn more about Lynn at soulofmoney.org.Thank you to our sponsors!enviromedica – The BEST probiotics on the planet!Crazy Water - Call us crazy, we don't mind!Children's Health Defense - Listen every Monday for News & Views with Mary Holland of CHD!sunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!The Well Being JournalThorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, InsideTracker, and Essentia.Have you ever wondered what makes some people extraordinary? Is it something special some people just have at birth? Or are we all born the same only to evolve into greater things? I'm learning that no matter what age or phase of life we are in, we have the ability to make choices that change our lives and the lives of others for the better. Finding a purpose greater than ourselves is a catalyst for that change.Today's conversation with Lynne Twist is an inspiring one. We take a deep dive into creating a life of meaning and commitment, what that means for our identity, and the ripple effect it has throughout the world. Over the past 40 years, Lynne has worked with over 100,000 people in 50 countries in the arenas of fundraising with integrity, conscious philanthropy, strategic visioning, and having a healthy relationship with money. An author and speaker, she has presented for the United Nations Beijing Women's Conference, State of the World Forum, Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and the Governor's Conference on California Women, among others. A recognized global visionary, Ms. Twist has been an advisor to the Desmond Tutu Foundation, and The Nobel Women's Initiative. This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, InsideTracker, and Essentia.Cozy Earth makes the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code MARK40.InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they're offering my community $200 off their Ultimate Plan, or 34% off any other plan, at insidetracker.com/drhyman until the end of the month.Right now you can get an extra $100 off your mattress purchase, on top of Essentia's Black Friday sale, which will also take 25% off, plus receive two FREE organic pillows (a $330 value), when you visit myessentia.com/drmarkhyman.Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):Having a purpose larger than ourselves (6:32 / 4:27)How Lynne's father's death informed her inner life (9:51 / 7:40) Lynne's journey to becoming an activist and philanthropist (14:01 / 12:15) Lynne's work and learning about money and wealth from Mother Teresa (19:13 / 16:58) The biology of altruism (34:34 / 30:35) What makes ordinary people extraordinary? (35:40 / 31:58) Learning from indigenous people (38:26 / 34:30) Why living a committed life is crucial to our human future (46:55 / 43:00) Why we can't sacrifice ourselves for others (58:02 / 53:40) How to find your calling (1:02:34 / 58:33) Get a copy of Lynne's book, Living a Committed Life: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in a Purpose Larger Than Yourself, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lynne's early professional life led her to a chance encounter of meeting Buckminster Fuller, which changed the trajectory of her life. In this fantastic episode, Lynne shares her understanding of this time of the Divine Feminine and how living a life of commitment has shaped her life, her vision for women, and the future of humanity. Lynne is naming the energy coming through at this time: The Sophia Century and what this means for humanity at this time of evolutionary change. We are the ancestors of an age to come, and all of us that are here at this time have an extraordinary opportunity to make an impact- more than ever before in human history. How women can meet the dominance of the patriarchy, and how we can ignite a new age of feminine leadership. Why Men long to activate more of the feminine leadership model in their lives. How Jack Canfield, friend, and author of Chicken Soup for The Soul, encouraged Lynne to write her new book almost 20 years after the incredible success of The Soul of Money - which is still to this day is considered one of the most visionary and best-selling books. Living a committed life has inspired and informed Lynne's understanding of what makes ordinary people extraordinary. For people living at this time in history, humanity is being called forth to be the stewards and midwives of the world to come as our systems and structures fall apart - education, governance, health, education, and climate are all in crisis, and the "mess of the world" can be overwhelming. Lynne's antidote is to live what she is calling "a committed life" in service to a purpose larger than yourself. Lynn's book is designed to meet the moment of our time and engage people in stepping more fully into our own lives and to reveal our unique gift that is only ours to give. Why the universe loves commitment, and why the universe loves when we endeavor to do something larger than we feel capable of. What happens to us at a cellular level when we hear someone speak about their commitments? How meeting Buckminster Fuller and hearing his story changed the trajectory of Lynne's life and awakened her at the deepest level. How one ordinary individual can change the world. How most people think of commitment is backward. Rather than being a burden, commitment liberates us and gives us freedom and fulfillment in ways we never thought possible. Hear Lynne Talk about some of her darkest times - times she wanted to give up. Why it's so important that we stay in proximity to suffering, and don't turn away from those who are suffering. Lynne Twist is unstoppable in achieving her commitments, but she does so with humility, open-hearted grace, and ruthless enthusiasm. She is boundlessly generous—with her time, inspiration, and even her own home. She does not distinguish between those deserving of her love and attention and those who are not: all are welcome and appreciated for who they are in her land, and She reigns with love, laughter, and dance, and she loves to celebrate the good in the world. Lynne Twist is a global visionary and activist committed to creating an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just future. She is the co-founder of the Pachamama Alliance, the founder of the Soul of Money Institute, and the author of the bestselling book The Soul of Money, Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life, and her forthcoming book Living a Committed Life - Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in a Purpose Larger Than Yourself. From working with Mother Teresa in Calcutta to the refugee camps in Ethiopia and the threatened rainforests of the Amazon, as well as guiding the philanthropy of some of the world's wealthiest families, her on-the-ground work has brought her a deep understanding of people's relationship with money and Her breadth of knowledge and experience has led her to profound insights about the social tapestry of the world and the historical landscape of the times we are living in - even coining the phrase for this century as "The Sophia Century" - the century of wisdom. Her compelling stories, life experiences, commitment, and dedication to making a difference astound and inspire me, and her presence and impact on my life have been immeasurable. In full transparency, I've had the honor of being on her digital marketing team for the past few years and have grown immensely in close proximity to her teachings, leadership, and stand for those she serves. In addition to her best-selling, award-winning book "The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life" (W.W. Norton, 2003), which has been translated into nine languages including Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Bulgarian and Portuguese. Lynne has contributed chapters to more than ten books, including: Women of Courage: Inspiring Stories from the Women Who Live Them, by Katherine Martin (New World Library, 1999) Nonprofit Management 101: A Complete and Practical Guide for Leaders and Professionals" by Darian Rodriguez Heyman (Jossey-Bass, 2011) Einstein's Business: Engaging Soul, Imagination, and Excellence in the Workplace" by Dawson Church, Ph.D. (Elite Books, 2007) Birth 2012 and Beyond: Humanity's Great Shift to the Age of Conscious Evolution by Barbara Marx Hubbard (Shift Books, 2012) Lynne has been an advisor to several organizations, including the Desmond Tutu Foundation, Network of Grateful Living, and The Nobel Women's Initiative — an initiative of seven living Nobel Women Peace Laureates who work together to end violence against women and girls. A sought-after speaker, Lynne travels the world giving keynote presentations and workshops for conferences, including the United Nations Beijing Women's Conference, Nobel Women's Conference on Sexual Violence, State of the World Forum Conference, Alliance for a New Humanity Conference with Deepak Chopra, Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Governor's Conference on California Women, among others. In addition, she has co-presented and shared the stage with some of today's most influential thought leaders, including: Oprah Winfrey His Holiness the Dalai Lama Riane Eisler Deepak Chopra Jane Goodall Leymah Gbowee Jack Canfield Paul Hawken Van Jones

Justine Willis Toms shares principles that lead to a more useful and fulfilling life. She asks the question: is worry fruitful and will it lead me to an effective outcome? She also encourages us to create circles of friends who support us in our fullness. She shares the lessons of the caterpillar and the butterfly. Since 1973, Justine Willis Toms has been exploring personal, social and spiritual transformation through her work as an electronic journalist, editor and writer. She is co-founder, executive director and host of New Dimensions Radio. She is a founding convener of The Millionth Circle Initiative and has been actively involved in circle work since 1980. She serves on the board of World Prayers as well as Women's Perspective. In June 2004, she was one of 30 people in the world invited to participate in The Synthesis Dialogues with his holiness the Dalai Lama. She was inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2011. She is the author of True Work: Doing What You Love and Loving What You Do (with Michael Toms) (Harmony Books 1999) and Small Pleasures: Finding Grace in a Chaotic World (Hampton Roads 2008)Interview Date: 12/16/2015 Tags: Justine Willis Toms, metamorphosis of caterpillar, hope, optimism, Tom Greenaway, imaginal cells, joy, 4 keys for thriving in chaotic times, curiosity, millionth circle, circle principles, worry, be open to outcome, hold the future loosely, Dalai Lama, gratitude, Personal Transformation, Philosophy, Spirituality, Media

See the world with new eyes, wide open and in love with all. In this episode of “Letting Go & The Greatest Secret,” Lynne Twist joins Hale Dwoskin for a moving exploration of possibility in the midst of chaos and change. Lynne is an amazing embodiment of love in action. She shares wonderful stories of how we can transform our world and ourselves in the process. Lynne Twist is the founder of the Soul of Money Institute and author of “The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life.” She has been a featured speaker for the United Nations Beijing Women's Conference, State of the World Forum, and Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, among others. Lynne is the recipient of the prestigious "Woman of Distinction" award from the United Nations. Learn more and connect with Lynne at www.SoulofMoney.org, www.Pachamama.org,  www.Facebook.com/TheSoulOfMoneyInstitute, www.YouTube.com/user/LynneTwist/, and www.Instagram.com/SoulofMoney. Access a free mini masterclass on money forgiveness at www.SoulofMoney.org/3steps. Hale Dwoskin is the author of the New York Times best seller "The Sedona Method" and the coauthor of "Happiness Is Free: And It's Easier Than You Think" with Lester Levenson. He has been helping people let go and discover their true nature since 1976. He is also one of the featured teachers in Rhonda Byrne's book and movie phenomenon "The Secret" as well as a featured teacher in "The Greatest Secret." Learn more about Hale and the Sedona Method at www.Sedona.com, www.YouTube.com/User/TheSedonaMethod, www.Facebook.com/TheSedonaMethod, and www.Instagram.com/TheSedonaMethodOfficial. To comment or ask a question about this episode please go to our channel on YouTube at https://youtu.be/vGuQQ-qSzcw.

Lynne Twist is the founder of the Soul of Money Institute and author of the best-selling, award-winning book "The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life.” Over the past 40 years, Lynne has worked with over 100,000 people in 50 countries in the arenas of fundraising with integrity, conscious philanthropy, strategic visioning, and having a healthy relationship with money. Her clients include Microsoft, Proctor & Gamble, the International Unity Church, Charles Schwab, United Way, The National Black Theater of Harlem, Harvard University, and others. A sought-after speaker, she has presented for the United Nations Beijing Women's Conference, State of the World Forum, Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and the Governor's Conference on California Women, among others. A recognized global visionary, Ms. Twist has been an advisor to the Desmond Tutu Foundation, and The Nobel Women's Initiative. Lynne is the recipient of numerous prestigious honors, including the "Woman of Distinction" award from the United Nations. Lynne is a co-founder of The Pachamama Alliance — a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest to preserve their lands and culture.  In addition, Lynne serves on a number of nonprofit boards including the Fetzer Institute, The Institute of Noetic Sciences, Bioneers, Conscious Capitalism, and Women's Earth Alliance. From working with Mother Teresa in Calcutta to the refugee camps in Ethiopia and the threatened rainforests of the Amazon, Lynne's on-the-ground work has brought her a deep understanding of the social tapestry of the world and the historical landscape of the times we are living in. Websites: soulofmoney.org pachamama.org Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Interview recorded September 28, 2021. Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

Azim Khamisa is an inspiration and I first heard about him throughThe Forgiveness Project and his wonderful TED talk with Ples Felix, thegrandfather of the man who shot his son.He has been hailed by dignitaries such as the Dalai Lama, former President BillClinton, and Al Gore; Azim carries his inspirational message of forgiveness,peace, leadership and hope into the world.Following the murder of his son in 1995, Azim Khamisa founded the TariqKhamisa Foundation (TKF.org), which started a subsequent forgivenessmovement that has reached millions.Every time I hear him speak I am moved, especially when he talks about therebeing two victims at both ends of the gun and had that realisation just a fewhours after his son had been shot.He has received over 80 local, national and international awards:- In 1997 he received the National Crime Victims Special CommunityService Award presented by President Clinton and Attorney General JanetReno. - In 2002, he received Search for Common Ground's prestigious awardalongside Desmond Tutu and Ted Koppel- In 2004, he participated in the Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the DalaiLama which was hosted by Pope John Paul at his summer palace inCastelgandolfo, Italy  - In 2006 he was given the "Spirit of Crazy HorseAward  from the Reclaiming Youth Network alongside Mohammad Ali.- In addition, Azim has been the recipient of the California Peace Prize in 2003and the Pepsi Freedom Heroes Award in 2006. He has received several otherPeacemaker of the Year awards.With a strong passion to share his message with the youth and to inspirenonviolent leaders become proactive as peacebuilders, Azim, in addition, hasgiven over 1,000 presentations to over a million students worldwide. He is apublished author of five books.Some key points from our interview:How he believes that the universe doesn't give us any more pain than you can handle.How he reached out in forgiveness to Tony Hicks grandfather, Ples Felixto begin the process of healing and together they established the TariqKhamisa Foundation. How being a Sufi Muslim has supported him during his grief process andguided him for the future.How when he first met Tony in prison he says he was able to climb intohis eyes and touch his humanity and realised that the spark in him wasno different from himself.How he supported Tony in prison and advocated for his parole hearing.How he started the Tariq Khamisa Foundation to “Kids killing kids”through education, mentorship and community service programsYou can find out more about Azim here:https://www.azimkhamisa.comhttps://www.ted.com/talks/azim_khamisa_and_ples_felix_what_comes_after_tragedy_forgiveness*                                     *                                             *                               You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken,  from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/Watch the Podcast via YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbroken

Dr. Michael Beckwith is the founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, a trans-denominational spiritual community with a congregation of over 9,000 members. He has appeared on Dr. Oz, The Oprah Show, Larry King Live and in his own PBS Special, The Answer Is You, spreading his message to millions of people. He also participated alongside the Dalai Lama and other New Thought Ministers in The Synthesis Dialogues.Dr. Beckwith is the creator of the Life Visioning Process, which he teaches all over the globe through his books and seminars. At its core, the process is a way to fully embrace your connection to the divine and let the Universe serve through you. This will be a wonderful Masterclass and we're delighted to bring you the teachings from this amazing man.Connect with Dr. Beckwith and be apart of his MindValley Course It's Free: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.BeckwithTwitter - https://twitter.com/drmichaelbbWebsite - https://michaelbeckwith.com/FREE MINDVALLEY COURSE: Michael Beckwith - Life Visioning Mastery https://www.mindvalley.com/visioning/masterclass Follow The Story Box on Social MediaINSTAGRAM ► - https://www.instagram.com/thestoryboxpodcast/ TWITTER ► - https://twitter.com/jay_fantom FACEBOOK ► - https://www.facebook.com/thestoryboxpodcast WEBSITE ► - https://thestoryboxpodcast.com/SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! Apple Podcast ► - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-story-box/id1486295252 Spotify ► - https://open.spotify.com/show/7h8Qv3r2ZV29f7ktJOwmgM?si=FXxYC1JFSHesBv7_d1WtNQ WATCH HERE:YouTube ► - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStoryBox If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. Share it around with your friends and family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is an edited talk that Justine Willis Toms gave in the summer of 2014. She includes the four keys to thriving in chaotic times and compares this time to that of a caterpillar inside the cocoon where it liquefies and the imaginal cells begin to coalesce, soon to emerge as a butterfly. She suggests that we are the imaginal cells of the changing of an age. Since 1973, Justine Willis Toms has been exploring personal, social and spiritual transformation through her work as an electronic journalist, editor and writer. She is co-founder, executive director and host of New Dimensions Radio. She is a founding convener of The Millionth Circle Initiative and has been actively involved in circle work since 1980. She serves on the board of World Prayers as well as Women’s Perspective. In June 2004, she was one of 30 people in the world invited to participate in The Synthesis Dialogues with his holiness the Dalai Lama. She was inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2011. She is the author of: True Work: Doing What You Love and Loving What You Do (Michael Toms) (Harmony Books 1999) and Small Pleasures: Finding Grace in a Chaotic World (Hampton Roads 2008) Recorded 6/29/2014     Tags: Justine Willis Toms, Justine Toms, Dr. Haridas Chaudhuri, Cultural Integration Fellowship, CIF, optimism, curiosity, circles, friends of the heart, isolate, isolation, circulate, butterfly, cocoon, chaotic times, GNP, GNH, Gross National Happiness index, media fast, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, John Oliver, Last Week Tonight, Joseph Campbell, Dalai Lama, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Jennifer Louden, certainty, Chinese Bamboo metaphor, Personal Transformation, Self Help

Craig Hamilton is a pioneer in the emerging field of evolutionary spirituality and a leading voice in the movement for conscious evolution. As the guiding force behind Integral Enlightenment, Craig offers spiritual guidance and teachings to a growing international community spanning 85 countries. His courses, “designed to support people who are committed to evolving themselves and our culture,” have more than 14,000 graduates to date. To support these pioneers, Craig created the Academy for Evolutionaries, which offers practical spiritual tools and training in step with our times and informed by an up-to-date understanding of the human condition. He brings together core insights and approaches based on decades of on-the-ground research at the leading edge of spiritual practice and inquiry. Craig’s programs integrate his decades of intensive spiritual practice with insights gleaned during his eight years as Senior Editor of What Is Enlightenment? magazine. He is a founding member of Ken Wilber’s Integral Institute, a member of Deepak Chopra’s Evolutionary Leaders Forum, and was a participant in the Synthesis Dialogues, an interdisciplinary think tank presided over by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. We spoke about the programs he offers, his personal journey, and his insights into the evolving spiritual landscape. Learn more about Craig Hamilton here: https://craighamiltonglobal.com/

Lynne Twist is the founder of the Soul of Money Institute and author of the best-selling, book "The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life.” Over the past 40 years Lynne has worked with over 100,000 people in 50 countries.  From working with Mother Teresa in Calcutta to the refugee camps in Ethiopia and the threatened rainforests of the Amazon, Lynne's on-the-ground work has brought her a deep understanding of the social tapestry of the world and the historical landscape of the times we are living in. She has been a featured speaker for the United Nations Beijing Women's Conference, State of the World Forum, and Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, among others. Lynne is the recipient of the prestigious "Woman of Distinction" award from the United Nations.  Lynne is a co-founder of The Pachamama Alliance — a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest to preserve their lands and culture and to help us “Change our Dream of the Modern world”.   www.pachamama.org

I am so happy to share these beautiful meditation with you. An incredible meditation. Michael Bernard Beckwith is a New Thought minister, author, and founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center in Beverly Hills, California, a New Thought church with a congregation estimated in excess of 8,000 members. His teachings will blow your mind, he is amazing. Go deep into his world. Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith is the founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, a trans-denominational spiritual community with a congregation of over 9,000 members. He has appeared on Dr. Oz, The Oprah Show, Larry King Live and in his own PBS Special, The Answer Is You, spreading his message to millions of people. He also participated alongside the Dalai Lama and other New Thought Ministers in The Synthesis Dialogues. The creator of the Life Visioning Process, which he teaches all over the globe through his books and seminars. At its core, the process is a way to fully embrace your connection to the divine and let the Universe serve through you. I have permission from Mindvalley to share this outstanding meditation with you. Please enjoy it. Find out more from Mindvalley here: https://www.omvana.com/ https://www.soulvana.com/ Let me know your experiences with this outstanding meditation. I am a Reiki Master, specialist in Reiki Distant Healing, which means I can send Reiki to everywhere in the world. I have had the pleasure and blessing of doing many Reiki Distant Healings Sessions, in England, Bolivia, Spain, Mexico, Germany, etc; with wonderful results. Reiki is a holistic therapy, and its goal is promote balance and harmony in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. Reiki is an incredible powerful healing energy. I have healed successfully some Covid-19 cases from my home. No side effects. Fast and Real Results. In addition, if there is no change, you pay nothing. Lots to win and literally nothing to lose. If you have any question, or you are passing through difficult health situations, I can help you, leave me a message. If you think this meditation can help someone, please share it. Thank you for being here. I send you all the love you can receive. May the force be with you.

Lynne Twist is the founder of the Soul of Money Institute and author of the best-selling, award-winning book "The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life.” In this episode, Lynne shares stories of how love moves through her work and her life. She speaks to the immense power love holds to shift things on our planet. Lynne calls herself a pro-activist: not an 'activist against' but an 'activist for'. She is a co-founder of The Pachamama Alliance. Their mission is to empower indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest to preserve their lands and culture. Lynn has worked on-the-ground in Calcutta with Mother Teresa, the refugee camps in Ethiopia, and the threatened rainforests of the Amazon. She's developed a deep understanding of the social tapestry of the world and the historical landscape of the times we are living in. Over the past 40 years, Lynne has worked with over 100,000 people in 50 countries. Lynne has presented for the United Nations Beijing Women’s Conference, State of the World Forum, and Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. She's been an advisor to the Desmond Tutu Foundation, and The Nobel Women’s Initiative. Lynne is the recipient of numerous prestigious honors, including the "Woman of Distinction" award from the United Nations. You can find out more about Lynne here. Subscribe on Apple/iTunes

NOTE: Please note, this episode contains adult themes, including talk of gun related violence, murder and suicidal thoughts. Please take good care of yourself if these topics are triggering or leave you feeling extra tender. If you’re struggling with mental health issues, support is available 24/7 through the Suicide Prevention Hotline, 1-800-273-8255 and more resources are listed below.   When I dreamed up this podcast, the goal was to have conversations with everyday people that are impacting the world against all odds. Today’s guest is exactly the kind of conversation I was envisioning. Azim Khamisa did something so difficult that most of us have trouble doing. He forgave the 14-year-old person that murdered his son in a senseless gang-related incident. He chose compassion and forgiveness rather than revenge, and he’s made it his life’s work to walk others through a similar path. I think that our conversation is going to shake your soul. I knew he was special the moment we connected. I sensed in him a deep inner peace. Azim Khamisa shared with me how he has lived his life after the loss of his son and is not only inspirational, but impactful for our evolution as human beings. He has showcased that forgiveness is possible, even if it’s your son that has been murdered. Azim is one of the kindest and most humble human beings I’ve ever met. One of the favorite moments was when he shared the quote below which felt like BIG Truth and gave me chills.   “We humans have many defining moments. Sometimes they are joyous and sometimes they are devastatingly tragic. At these defining moments, if we can make the right choice, we literally manifest a miracle in ourselves and others.” ~ Azim Khamisa   We speak about the idea that grief can be medicine and how his spiritual practice supported him to find peace after how he describes his loss, a nuclear bomb went off in his heart. He also shared some of the words of wisdom that His Holiness The Dalai Lama shared with him about the law of attraction and making sense of loss. More About Azim Khamisa Following the murder of his son in 1995, Azim Khamisa founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation, which started a subsequent forgiveness movement that has reached millions. He has received over 60 local, national and international awards. In 2002, he received Search for Common Ground’s prestigious award alongside Desmond Tutu and Ted Koppel In 2004, he participated in the Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the Dalai Lama which was hosted by Pope John Paul II at his summer palace in Castelgandolfo, Italy and in 2006 he was given the "Spirit of Crazy Horse Award" from the Reclaiming Youth Network alongside Mohammad Ali. In addition, Azim has been the recipient of the California Peace Prize in 2003 and the Pepsi Freedom Heroes Award in 2006. With a strong passion to share his message with the youth and to inspire nonviolent leaders proactive as peacebuilders, Azim has given over 1,000 presentations to over a million students worldwide. He is the author of four books including, award-winning From Murder to Forgiveness (being made into  a feature film). In November 2018, Azim spoke for the TEDWomen conference that has been viewed by over 1 million viewers. To learn more about Azim you can visit his website and also follow him on Twitter and Facebook. In This Episode We Talk About Azim’s meditation practice and how it amplified after the loss of his son How Azim found his spiritual practice saved him during the biggest crisis of his life Connecting with his soul purpose The idea that in life we get problems our intellect and heart will not be able to solve, but that there are no problems you are going to get in your life that your spirit cannot solve or heal. The moment that Azim found out his son has been murdered and how he quickly came to see that, “There are victims at both ends of the gun.” How he went from being an investment banker to author, speaker, and activist on forgiveness and peace How Azim sees the opportunity within defining moments, both joyous and tragic The idea that grief can be medicine and we must give ourselves time and space to grieve The importance of being of service to find happiness Azim shares his experience during meditation and the wisdom in consciousness and how you connect to consciousness The moment when Azim met the young man that murdered his son Words of wisdom that His Holiness The Dalai Lama gave Azim about the idea of the law of attraction And so much more! Things We Mention In This Episode The Tariq Khamisa Foundation Azim’s workshops and trainings Azim’s free meditation recording Azim’s conversation with His Holiness The Dalia Lama The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying How to Help Someone in Crisis 10 Things to Say to a Suicidal Person Join Christina at The Omega Institute for Life Reentry After Loss Second Firsts by Christina Rasmussen Where Did You Go? by Christina Rasmussen And it would mean the world to me if you’d leave a rating and review on iTunes. I’d love to know what you think of the podcast and how I can make it better for you. Plus, iTunes podcast reviews and ratings are really important to help get the podcast in front of more people to uplift and inspire them too, which is the ultimate goal. Please continue the conversation with me @christinarasmussen7 on Instagram.

Since 1973, Justine Willis Toms has been exploring personal, social, and spiritual transformation through her work as an electronic journalist, editor, and writer. She is the co-founder, managing producer, and host of New Dimensions Radio/Media. She has also produced many award-winning radio series, including Deep Ecology for the 21st Century, and Bioneers: Revolution From the Heart of Nature. She is coauthor of True Work: Doing What You Love and Loving What You Do, and author of Small Pleasures: Finding Grace in a Chaotic World. Justine, along with Michael Toms, was selected for induction to the 2011 Broadcasters Hall of Fame. In June 2004, she was one of 30 people in the world invited to participate in the Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. She talks with me about the 44 year broadcast adventure of New Dimensions and what she has discovered along the way.

Whether you're looking for greater happiness, inner peace, or to simply unshackle from the stress and anxiety of your life and to shine bright, then this is the interview for you! Dr. Roger Teel, author of This Life is Joy helps you discover the secret to plugging in to inner happiness on a moments notice helping you rewire the mind, for a more joyous, richer experience. Learn how to identify and move past limiting beliefs. And discover what's really holding you back, from happiness, and from success in your life. You'll learn how to surrender to the moment, be happy in any experience, and get more of a “big picture” view, where everything does happen for a reason. He discusses negative self-talk, screwing up, and how there's really no such thing! And he talks about the importance of taking risks to truly live, and stepping outside our comfort zones. He looks at how fear is a friend, and how miracles truly happen, if we put ourselves on our path. And he talks about how to discover our path and get into alignment with our highest purpose. Plus self-love, opening your heart, living more heart-centered, and living from a place of joy. If you're looking for a handbook on happiness, or how to find peace, and live more fully in each and every moment, then this is the interview for you! About Dr. Roger Teel: As a global leader, Dr. Teel has served as Chairman of the International Board of Trustees for Centers for Spiritual Living, and is Co-founder of the Association for Global New Thought. In 1999, 2001 and 2004, Dr. Teel assisted in facilitating the Synthesis Dialogues with acclaimed global leaders including His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. He has served on the boards of the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, the Foundation for Affordable Housing, and the Community First Foundation. Discover Greater Happiness and Joy Now with Dr. Roger Teel, a spiritual leader who's worked with the Dalai Lama. Learn how to get in alignment, find your purpose, tap into the bliss, leave your worries behind, and live your greatest life! Inspiration | Motivation | Spirituality | Self-Help | Mindfulness To Find Out More Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

Since 1973, Justine Willis Toms has been exploring personal, social and spiritual transformation through her work as an electronic journalist, editor and writer. She is co-founder, executive director and host of New Dimensions Radio. She is a founding convener of The Millionth Circle Initiative and has been actively involved in circle work since 1980. She serves on the board of World Prayers as well as Women's Perspective. In June 2004, she was one of 30 people in the world invited to participate in The Synthesis Dialogues with his holiness the Dalai Lama. She was inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2011. Tags: Justine Willis Toms, Chinese Bamboo, optimism, Geese flying in V formation, circles, Collaborative Leadership, Listening deeply, voting, creativity, beliefs, Personal Transformation, Philosophy

Aired Sunday, 16 October 2016, 9:00 PM ETHave you ever felt trapped in a cycle of unhappiness, plagued by feelings of unworthiness and despair?Too often, we allow ourselves to get caught up in the pressures of work, relationships, and personal advancement and we forget that the fundamental essence of a joy-filled life is love.Join Sylvia and her guest Dr. Roger Teel as they discuss how to heal through relationship with others, find wholeness, self-love, and reunite with our creative purpose and potential.About the Guest Dr. Roger TeelDr. Roger W. Teel is a life transforming speaker and a global spiritual leader. Through storytelling, humor and practical spirituality, Dr. Teel’s transforming messages, as well as in workshops, classes, business and national conferences, help empower people and lead them to their limitless potential to live dynamically.He is backed by exceptional academics. Dr. Teel holds a degree in psychology and religion, a Doctor of Divinity and a Doctor of Religious Science degree. He has served pulpits in Oregon, California and in 1993 returned to his home church, Mile Hi Church where he serves as Senior Minister and Spiritual Director to over 10,000 members and friends.As a global leader, Dr. Teel has served as Chairman of the International Board of Trustees for Centers for Spiritual Living, and is Co-founder of the Association for Global New Thought. In 1999, 2001 and 2004, Dr. Teel assisted in facilitating the Synthesis Dialogues with acclaimed global leaders including His Holiness, the Da-lai Lama. He has served on the boards of the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, the Foundation for Affordable Housing, and the Community First Foundation.In his leisure time, Dr. Teel enjoys traveling, golf, tennis, strumming his banjo, dating his wife and spoiling his grandchildren.For more information about Dr. Roger W. Teel, visit: www.MileHiChurch.org

Dr. Barbara Fields is the executive director of the Association for Global New Thought, which was cofounded in 1996 to represent the leading edge of the New Thought lineage. Its constituent member churches and centers (700-800 in network) include Unity, Religious Science, and nondenominational New Thought spiritual communities. They are called forth by a deep commitment to bring the principles and practices of cocreation to a sacred and troubled world. Barbara is also cofounder (with Arun Gandhi) and project director of the Gandhi King Chavez Season for Nonviolence (1998-present); program director of the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago; cofounder and project director of the Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama of Tibet, Dharamsala, India, 1999, Trent, Italy, 2001, and Rome, 2004, and coordinator of U.S. based omni-local initiatives for Harvard Global Negotiation Project's Abraham Walk Initiative in the Middle East.

Aired Sunday, 1 May 2016, 2:00 PM ETAllayah has the pleasure of introducing you to a MAN OF COMPASSION, Azim Khamisa.Azim Khamisa is an inspiration. Hailed by dignitaries such as the Dalai Lama, Former President Bill Clinton and Al Gore, Azim carries his inspirational message of forgiveness, peace and hope into a world in desperate need of each. Following the loss of his only son Tariq in 1995 to a senseless, gang-related murder, Azim chose the path of forgiveness and compassion rather than revenge and bitterness, and this amazing choice led to the establishment of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation and the subsequent forgiveness movement which has reached millions.About the Guest Azim KhamisaAzim Khamisa – author, activist and inspirational speaker – was born in Kenya, Africa and had early training in mathematics, economics and international finance. A successful international investment banker with over 35 years’ experience, he has conducted business in Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. A man always on the go, taking action for societal transformation, he is presently the Chairman, CEO and Founder of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF), President of the Child Safety Network (CSN) and Founder and National Director of the Constant And Never Ending Improvement (CANEI) program. Committing his life to halting the continuing cycle of violence among the youth, Azim became a social activist after his 20-year-old son Tariq was senselessly murdered while delivering pizzas in January 1995 by Tony Hicks, a 14-year-old gang member. Out of unspeakable grief and despair, Khamisa was inspired to transform his loss through the miraculous power of forgiveness. Believing that there were “victims at both ends of the gun,” Azim forgave Tony and founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation to break the cycle of youth violence by saving lives, teaching peace and planting seeds of hope in their future. A month after establishing the foundation, Azim invited Ples Felix, Tony’s grandfather and guardian, to join him. Together, since November 1995, the two have brought their story and message through TKF’s Violence Impact Forums. The duo has reached a half a million elementary and middle school children live and over 20 million via video programs, guiding the youth to choose a peacemaker’s life of non-violence and forgiveness. Because of his powerful story and message, Azim is a highly regarded and respected leader and a sought after speaker nationally and internationally. Having given 400 keynote address speeches all over the world – including an audience of 300,000 at the “Stand for Children” rally in Washington D.C. in 1996 – Azim has received more than 60 regional, national and international awards. Awards that include: in April 1997 the National Crime Victims Special Community Service Award presented by President Bill Clinton and Attorney General Janet Reno. In December 2002, he received the prestigious “Search for Common Ground” international award for “Building Peaceful Communities” along with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Ted Koppel. Other recent awards include 2003’s “California Peace Prize,” 2006’s “Freedom Heroes Award,” 2008’s “Death Penalty Focus Award” and “The Spirit of Crazy Horse Award,” the latter being given alongside Muhammad Ali. As well, in June 2004, Azim participated in the Synthesis Dialogues, with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, held at the Pope’s summer residence in Castelgandolfo, Italy. Azim’s profound work has been featured in the likes of The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, People Magazine, Parade Magazine, Washington Post and U.S.A. Today as well as on NBC’s Today Show, Nightly News, CBS’s Early Morning Show and KPBS’ Fresh Air. A well-traveled, multi-lingual naturalized United States citizen, Azim serves on the Board of Directors of various non-profit and for-profit boards. With various inspirational products available on his website, he is an award-winning author of the book: Azim’s Bardo – From Murder To Forgiveness – A Father’s Journey. He followed up this book in November 2007 with From Forgiveness to Fulfillment, showing the continued evolution in an unfolding story that is his path, his passion and his life. A third in the trilogy is From Fulfillment to Peace, which provides the final recipe for sustained peace. Published in 2009 by Random House was The Secrets of the Bulletproof Spirit: How to Bounce Back from Life’s Hardest Hits, coauthored with Jillian Quinn.Website: Azim Khamisa | Teaching Peace, Prosperity and Purpose Through the Practice of Forgiveness

Whether you're looking for greater happiness, inner peace, or to simply unshackle from the stress and anxiety of your life and to shine bright, then this is the interview for you! Dr. Roger Teel, author of This Life is Joy helps you discover the secret to plugging in to inner happiness on a moments notice helping you rewire the mind, for a more joyous, richer experience. Learn how to identify and move past limiting beliefs. And discover what's really holding you back, from happiness, and from success in your life. You'll learn how to surrender to the moment, be happy in any experience, and get more of a “big picture” view, where everything does happen for a reason. He discusses negative self-talk, screwing up, and how there's really no such thing! And he talks about the importance of taking risks to truly live, and stepping outside our comfort zones. He looks at how fear is a friend, and how miracles truly happen, if we put ourselves on our path. And he talks about how to discover our path and get into alignment with our highest purpose. Plus self-love, opening your heart, living more heart-centered, and living from a place of joy. If you're looking for a handbook on happiness, or how to find peace, and live more fully in each and every moment, then this is the interview for you! About Dr. Roger Teel: As a global leader, Dr. Teel has served as Chairman of the International Board of Trustees for Centers for Spiritual Living, and is Co-founder of the Association for Global New Thought. In 1999, 2001 and 2004, Dr. Teel assisted in facilitating the Synthesis Dialogues with acclaimed global leaders including His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. He has served on the boards of the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, the Foundation for Affordable Housing, and the Community First Foundation. Discover Greater Happiness and Joy Now with Dr. Roger Teel, a spiritual leader who's worked with the Dalai Lama. Learn how to get in alignment, find your purpose, tap into the bliss, leave your worries behind, and live your greatest life! Inspiration | Motivation | Spirituality | Self-Help | Mindfulness To Find Out More Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

***THIS IS A PRE-RECORDED SHOW*** Dr. Roger W. Teel is a life transforming speaker and a global spiritual leader. Through storytelling, humor and practical spirituality, Dr. Teel’s transforming messages, as well as in workshops, classes, business and national conferences, help empower people and lead them to their limitless potential to live dynami-cally. He is backed by exceptional academics. Dr. Teel holds a degree in psychology and religion, a Doctor of Divinity and a Doctor of Religious Science degree. He has served pulpits in Oregon, California and in 1993 returned to his home church, Mile Hi Church where he serves as Senior Minister and Spiritual Di-rector to over 10,000 members and friends. As a global leader, Dr. Teel has served as Chairman of the International Board of Trustees for Centers for Spiritual Living, and is Co-founder of the Associa-tion for Global New Thought. In 1999, 2001 and 2004, Dr. Teel assisted in fa-cilitating the Synthesis Dialogues with acclaimed global leaders including His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. He has served on the boards of the Interfaith Alli-ance of Colorado, the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, the Foundation for Affordable Housing, and the Community First Foundation.

Discover Greater Happiness and Joy Now with Dr. Roger Teel, a spiritual leader who's worked with the Dalai Lama. Learn how to get in alignment, find your purpose, tap into the bliss, leave your worries behind, and live your greatest life! Inspiration | Motivation | Spirituality | Self-Help | Mindfulness Whether you're looking for greater happiness, inner peace, or to simply unshackle from the stress and anxiety of your life and to shine bright, then this is the interview for you! Dr. Roger Teel, author of This Life is Joy helps you discover the secret to plugging in to inner happiness on a moments notice helping you rewire the mind, for a more joyous, richer experience. Learn how to identify and move past limiting beliefs. And discover what's really holding you back, from happiness, and from success in your life. You'll learn how to surrender to the moment, be happy in any experience, and get more of a “big picture” view, where everything does happen for a reason. He discusses negative self-talk, screwing up, and how there's really no such thing! And he talks about the importance of taking risks to truly live, and stepping outside our comfort zones. He looks at how fear is a friend, and how miracles truly happen, if we put ourselves on our path. And he talks about how to discover our path and get into alignment with our highest purpose. Plus self-love, opening your heart, living more heart-centered, and living from a place of joy. If you're looking for a handbook on happiness, or how to find peace, and live more fully in each and every moment, then this is the interview for you!   About Dr. Roger Teel: As a global leader, Dr. Teel has served as Chairman of the International Board of Trustees for Centers for Spiritual Living, and is Co-founder of the Association for Global New Thought. In 1999, 2001 and 2004, Dr. Teel assisted in facilitating the Synthesis Dialogues with acclaimed global leaders including His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. He has served on the boards of the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, the Foundation for Affordable Housing, and the Community First Foundation.  

The Call to Courage and Joy The Soul-Directed Life Book Club for March: This Life Is Joy   Dr. Roger Teel is a beloved spiritual leader to the members of his church—Mile Hi in Denver, the largest New Thought church in the world—and to thousands more who participate online. Dr. Roger cofounded the Association for Global New Thought, facilitated the Synthesis Dialogues with leaders such as His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, and represented the New Thought movement at the Parliament of the World's Religions. He joins us to talk about the seven pillars of truth and the nnie portals of transformation to a heart-centered life, described so beautifully in his new book, This Life Is Joy.  

To order one of his eight books: www.scienceofmind.com. A gifted and eloquent speaker with a unique and engaging style, Dr. Sorensen lights up audiences with his expansive vision, passion, and heartfelt enthusiasm. His impassioned visionary talks on spirituality, New Thought, Religious Science, practical matters, and Universal love continue to thrill listeners in all venues. His new talks are now being viewed by thousands every week on webcasts that can be viewed globally on demand at www.seasidecenter.org. He is in high demand as a speaker for corporate businesses and social engagements and is a sought-after facilitator of conferences, workshops, and seminars internationally. He's been privileged to be a participant of the Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet and a repeat speaker at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Melbourne, Australia, and South Africa.

Best Ever You Radio is thrilled and honored to welcome Carl Studna to the show.  Carl Studna is a world-renowned photographer and videographer, inspirational speaker, teacher and multi-award winning author.  Carl's intimate portraits of influential people ranging from Paul McCartney to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, are published and known worldwide.  His innovative work, the LuminEssence Method©, teaches a new paradigm for radiating the light that resides within, allowing it to fully express, empowering its energy as it inspires and reveals each person's authentic gifts. Carl is the author of CLICK! Choosing Love…One Frame at a Time published in partnership by Hay House and Agape Media International.   Spanning over two decades of his photography career, Carl has been assigned all over the world to shoot CD and album covers, book covers and other publicity platforms for musicians, teachers and authors such as Paul McCartney, George Harrison, James Brown, Jefferson Airplane, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Genesis, Kenny Loggins, Deepak Chopra, Tom Robbins, Ram Dass, Marianne Williamson and John Bradshaw.  Carl also had the honor of photographing His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the first Synthesis Dialogues in Dharmasala, India.  Studna received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Expressive Arts from Sonoma State University and his Masters degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.  Carl is also a member of the esteemed Transformational Leadership Council, a group of leaders of personal and organizational transformation who support each other in their contributions to the world.

Dr. Roger Teel is the senior minister and spiritual director to more than 10,000 members and friends of Mile Hi Church in Denver. He is a transformative speaker and global spiritual leader serving organizations such as Centers for Spiritual Living, Association for Global New Thought, the Synthesis Dialogues, M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, and the Community First Foundation. In June, Dr Teel will be awarded “The Light of God Expressing Award” at the annual Unity People's Convention. In our conversation today, Dr. Teel will explain what metaphysical prayer is and how it works. And then he'll lead us in in-the-moment prayers of transformation.