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 Story Mining for Your Business   Episode #156   Welcome back to another insightful episode of The Creative Soulpreneur. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the art of story mining with our host Nick Demos, a storytelling and speaking coach specializing in helping speakers craft compelling narratives. Nick unravels the importance of a story bank – a collection of stage-worthy moments such as narratives, anecdotes, and case studies that entrepreneurs can tap into for elevating their business messaging and communication. We'll explore techniques for identifying stories from everyday life and transforming them into teaching moments filled with wisdom. Nick emphasizes that even mundane events can be powerful if infused with deeper meaning and universal experiences. He shares insightful tips on maintaining specificity in storytelling, creating surprises and tension, and ensuring your stories undergo a transformation that resonates with your audience. From using voice memos and journaling to end-of-day reflections and experience mapping, Nick offers various techniques for generating and organizing your story arsenal. He also discusses the importance of layers in storytelling, such as emotional transitions and audience connection points. For anyone looking to enhance their business presentation through storytelling, tune in to learn how to create and leverage your own story bank.   Key Takeaways:   Create a Story Bank: Organize your experiences into a collection of stage-worthy moments. These anecdotes can be used across your business messaging and speaking engagements. Identify the Teaching Moment: Every story should contain a golden nugget of wisdom. Whether it's a tale of failure or a mundane interaction, ensure it has a teaching component that resonates with your audience.   Layer Your Stories: Develop stories by focusing on what happened, the emotions involved, the lessons learned, and the universal significance. Use these layers to connect deeply with your audience.   Story Telling Guide!!!   Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award winning Broadway producer, documentary filmmaker, conscious business coach and manifestation expert. With over 15 years of teaching pranayama (breath work), yoga and creativity as well as thirty years in the entertainment industry, he has travelled from the Tony Awards to ashrams and run a multi-million dollar business in between. Nick helps you clear blocks and tap into your creative intuition so you can tell your stories and manifest the business and life of your dreams creating wealth and impact.    

What You'll Learn:In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Andy Olrich, and guest Royden Johnson, discuss the importance of vulnerability and courage in leadership. Royden Johnson emphasized the need for leaders to move from imitation to differentiation to embrace vulnerability effectively.About the Guest:Royden Johnson is a distinguished manufacturing leader with extensive experience spanning diverse industries, including automotive sectors. As a Six Sigma Black Belt, he brings a robust expertise in operational excellence and continuous improvement. Royden has a proven track record of driving efficiency and innovation, enhancing performance, and delivering sustainable results across complex manufacturing environments.Links:Click Here For Royden Johnsons' LinkedIn

Send us a comment!Today's TreasureNow then, let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Be careful what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality or taking bribes.2 Chronicles 19:7 ESVSupport the show

President Trump's support of IVF as an effective means to increase fertility belies the complicated nature of this treatment and the ethical, moral, and philosophical implications of it. For instance, one of the pressing issues for children of IVF will be how their manner of conception impacts their psychological state. For another, they might wonder what happened to the other embryos which were discarded and worry about their place in their family or even with their parents.   This conversation explores the psychological and societal implications of IVF and cloning, emphasizing the potential moral catastrophes that may arise from these practices. The discussion highlights the importance of family as a foundational element of society, the consequences of broken families, and the need for healing and love in addressing these issues. The speakers advocate for a return to valuing human life as a gift rather than a product, and they discuss the cultural attitudes towards IVF and the efforts to regulate it.   Dr. Colosi is an associate professor of philosophy at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI. Before that he was assistant/associate professor of moral theology at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, PA from 2009-2015. He previously taught at Franciscan University of Steubenville. While their campus is in Ohio, he taught at their program in Gaming, Austria from 1999 – 2007. He received his doctorate in philosophy from the International Academy of Philosophy in the Principality of Liechtenstein in 2002, received an MA in Franciscan Studies from St. Bonaventure University in 1995 and received his BS in Mathematics from Franciscan University in 1987.   Peter Colosi's website: https://peterjcolosi.com/   Salve Regina University Bio of Peter Colosi: https://salve.edu/users/dr-peter-colosi   Peter Colosi's articles: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&hl=en&user=VFIAAsEAAAAJ   Alabama Embryo Case Exposes IVF Contradiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixUhy2nO_BA   Children's Needs Before Adult Desires - Katy Faust on the Dr. J Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6L23IjFrN0   Defending family values in Louisiana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UIsxoPI1Wk   Theology of the Body International Symposium: https://tobinternationalsymposia.com/   Dr. Morse's “Loved Into Existence”: https://legatus.org/news/loved-into-existence   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Psychological Impact of IVF 05:00 The Ethical Dilemmas of IVF 07:51 Teaching Moments for the Church 11:06 Contradictions in the IVF Industry 14:09 The Emotional Toll on Donor-Conceived Individuals 16:51 The Future of Reproductive Technology 19:59 The Collaborative Nature of Parenting 23:19 Moral Catastrophe and Societal Implications of IVF 24:02 The Family as the Building Block of Society 25:24 The Consequences of Broken Families 26:42 Healing and the Role of Love 27:57 The Interchangeability of Human Life 29:05 The Need for Healing in Broken Relationships 30:03 The Simple Case of IVF and Its Acceptability 31:13 Legislative Efforts and Public Sentiment on IVF 32:20 Cultural Attitudes Towards IVF 33:40 The Shift from Love to Utilitarianism 34:39 The Importance of Speaking Truthfully 35:30 Who Should Read This Book? 37:04 Peter Colosi's Work and Resources   Have a question or a comment? 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This week we chat with Jo Edgar, a veteran teacher and the creative mind behind the beloved educational brand, Mrs Edgar. Jo shares her journey into entrepreneurship, fueled by a passion for creating resources that bring both joy and practicality to classrooms. We dive into the magical moments that make teaching so rewarding and explore the core values that guide Mrs Edgar's beautifully crafted teacher planners and resources.Jo opens up about the best parts of teaching, along with some of its biggest challenges, and offers her top tips for staying organised as a teacher. She shares that you don't need to be the most organised person to benefit from her planners—they're designed to support every teacher's unique style. Jo also has a thoughtful gift idea for teachers, perfect for the upcoming holiday season, and offers a glimpse into what's next for Mrs Edgar as the brand continues to grow.Whether you're an experienced teacher or just starting out, Jo's insights are filled with practical advice and a refreshing dose of inspiration that will resonate with teachers everywhere.If you loved this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review to stay updated with the latest content. And, send us a post on social media so we can say a personal thank you!You can access more teacher PD, classroom inspiration and a wealth of resources by visiting our website  www.rainbowskycreations.com.Rainbows ahead, Alisha and AshleighThank you to ePlatform Digital Libraries, the sponsor of today's episode. Visit www.eplatform.co to learn more about Decodable Readers and Digital Libraries for schools.Resources mentioned in today's episodeConnect with Jo on instagram @mrsedgarsclassLearn more about Mrs Edgar or shop their planners here.Find Mrs Edgar's sticker books hereRainbow Sky Creations Teacher Christmas Gift GuideGo NoodlePevan and SarahDr Paul SwanJoin the waitlist for our exciting new membership HERE. APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFYLet's hear from you! Text us!

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This week Pete has Vlad on once again to talk about the greatness of Astro Bot and what lessons should be learned from it for developers and publishers across the industry.  

True Stories Pt. 4: Seeking the Lost By Louie Marsh, 9-1-2024   Intro – 4 slides, Helen Keller last one.   1) If I love the lost I'm going to be CRITICIZED.   1  Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. 2  And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” Luke 15:1-2 (ESV)   ·       Loving the lost like Jesus means I RELATE with them.   29  And Levi made him a great feast in his house, and there was a large company of tax collectors and others reclining at table with them. 30  And the Pharisees and their scribes grumbled at his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” Luke 5:29-30 (ESV)   2) I need to LEARN HOW to respond to criticism like Jesus did.   ·       I don't take personal attacks PERSONALLY.   20  I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 (ESV)   39  But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. Matthew 5:39 (ESV)   3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:3   ·       Use their attacks as a TEACHING MOMENT.   3  So he told them this parable: Luke 15:3 (ESV)   44  But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45  so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. Matthew 5:44-45 (ESV)   3) I need to SEE the lost like Jesus does.   4  “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? 5  And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6  And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.' 7  Luke 15:4-6 (ESV)   ·       I belong to God by right of CREATION.   4  “What man of you, having a hundred sheep…   ·       I am lost by my own CHOICES.   … if he has lost one of them…   ·       Jesus searched me out and rescued me on the CROSS.   5  Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6  who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7  but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. Philippians 2:5-7 (ESV)   8  but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (ESV)   ·       He wants me to be in God's KINGDOM.   6  And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.'   4) I need to understand that EVERYONE needs to change.   7  Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. Luke 15:4-7 (ESV)   ·       The goal of God's work in my life is to make me LIKE JESUS.   18  And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV)  

This week, we have a special guest, Sensei Juan Colón, joining us to dive deep into the essentials of martial arts and personal growth. Sensei Juan began his journey in Shotokan karate in 1991 after experiencing bullying during his elementary school years. Today, he holds a First-degree black belt in Shotokan and a Fourth-degree black belt in American Freestyle Karate. More than just a martial artist, Sensei Juan is a dedicated family man and a passionate mentor, committed to helping others become the best version of themselves. Join hosts John Kennedy, TheRichB, and Matt Marcoux as they share personal stories and engage in a heartfelt conversation with Sensei Juan. Whether you're a martial arts enthusiast, a parent, or someone looking for motivation, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and uplifting stories. 00:26 Sensei Juan's Martial Arts Journey 02:40 The Impact of Martial Arts on Confidence 05:40 Mental and Emotional Strength in Martial Arts 07:32 Translating Martial Arts Lessons to Life and Business 16:04 Adapting to Challenges: The COVID-19 Pivot 21:32 Building a Supportive Community 26:55 Teaching Moments at the Dojo 28:22 Learning from Small Failures 29:15 Handling Staff and Team Dynamics 32:29 The Joy of Teaching and Personal Growth 38:58 Parenting Lessons and Failure 43:51 The Value of Resilience and Community   To learn more about Sensei Juan & Championship Martial Arts in Tuskawilla, please find the links below: Website - https://cmatuskawilla.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cmatuskawilla Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cma_tuskawilla/

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In this episode, Jey and Patrick Tafua discuss various topics related to fatherhood and parenting. They then discuss their love for 90s cartoons and the challenges of introducing them to their children. Patrick shares his journey as a father and the inspiration behind his platform, Dadalorian Life. They emphasize the importance of loving your spouse first and being available for your children. They also discuss the impact of coaching on children and the importance of being reliable. In this conversation, Patrick Tafua discusses various topics related to parenting, gender roles, and personal growth. He shares his insights on the correlation between coaches' kids and their performance, the pressure to conform to traditional gender roles, and the importance of breaking gender stereotypes and chains. Patrick also emphasizes the need to take responsibility and not settle for mediocrity. He discusses the challenges and confusion surrounding serving in relationships and highlights the importance of understanding others before offering advice. Patrick's Samoan roots and his faith in fatherhood are also explored. Takeaways - Loving your spouse first is essential for creating a solid foundation in your family. - Being available for your children means answering their bids for attention and being present in big and small moments - Teaching moments can be found in everyday interactions, even in challenging situations. -Being reliable for your children means being there for them and supporting them in all aspects of their lives. -The pressure to conform to traditional gender roles and expectations can be detrimental to personal growth and relationships. Challenging these norms and creating a more inclusive and supportive environment is essential. -Breaking gender stereotypes and chains requires conscious effort and open communication. It is essential to teach children to be tough and resilient while allowing them to explore their interests and passions. -Taking responsibility and striving to excel in all aspects of life is crucial. The mindset of 'don't suck' can be applied to various areas, motivating individuals to be focused, coachable, and supportive of teammates. -Patrick's Samoan culture and upbringing significantly shape his values and approach to life. The Fa'a Samoan way emphasizes faith, family, love, humility, and respect. -Fatherhood provides a sense of purpose and grounding for Patrick. It is a role he longed for and cherishes, reminding him of the importance of being present and intentional in his actions. -Understanding others before offering advice or judgment is valuable in building meaningful connections and supporting others. Taking the time to listen and empathize can make a significant difference in someone's life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 01:33 Issues with Paramount Plus 03:05 Discussion on 90s Cartoons 07:54 Introduction to Patrick Tafua and Dadalorian Life 08:03 Closest Sibling Relationship 09:46 The Importance of Loving Your Spouse First 11:12 The Importance of Being Available for Your Children 17:22 Answering Bids for Attention 21:33 Teaching Moments in Everyday Interactions 25:42 The Importance of Being Reliable for Your Children 30:16 Balancing Work and Ministry 33:19 The Impact of Coaching on Children 41:04 The Correlation Between Coaches' Kids and Their Performance 42:37 The Pressure to Conform to Traditional Gender Roles 44:23 Breaking Gender Stereotypes and Chains 45:22 The Importance of Not Sucking and Taking Responsibility 49:15 The Confusion and Challenges of Serving in Relationships 53:40 Patrick's Roots in Samoan Culture 55:09 Finding Grounding in Fatherhood 57:32 Seeking to Understand Before Being Understood Find all the deals, specials, promos and partners of Young Dad Podcast on our Link.Tree- https://linktr.ee/ballboyblog --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngdadpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngdadpod/support

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New Hampshire high school high jump champion Maelle Jacques's testimony (questioned by state Senator Stephen Woodcock) helps stop a trans sports exclusion bill at the committee level in the state Senate. Australian DJ James “Breko” Brechney lit up the town with a 2020 Vivid Sydney event re-imagined for the COVID lockdown (interviewed by William Brougham). Plus: the Boston Gay Men's Chorus and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus each paid online tributes to first responders, frontline healthcare personnel and other essential workers. And in NewsWrap: the High Court of Dominica overturns has colonial era laws to de-criminalize same-gender sex, the Iraqi Parliament outlaws queer and trans identity, pediatric gender-affirming care in Scotland and Wales is halted by the Cass Review from England's NHS, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott wants to purge all transgender and gender non-conforming public school teachers, Maine's Governor Janet Mills defies far-right Christian nationalists to declare her state to be an abortion and gender care sanctuary, the 30th Tokyo Rainbow Pride Parade draws 15,000 people to the streets of Shibuya Ward proclaiming “Don't give up until we make change,” Nymphia Wind is the first East Asian and first Taiwanese winner of the original “RuPaul's Drag Race” series, and more international LGBTQ news reported this week by Daniel Huecias and Michael LeBeau (produced by Brian DeShazor).  All this on the April 29, 2024 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/

Architecture and the Protopian FutureIn this episode of the podcast, the hosts, Jamie and Kurt, engage in a wide-ranging discussion that kicks off with humorous banter about the challenges of referencing older movies like 'The Matrix' with students born after their release. The conversation then shifts to a somber note with mentions of 9/11 and transitions into insights from an acoustics in architecture class, highlighting a guest lecturer's work on a sound sculpture for the Pennsylvania Memorial. The hosts muse on the passage of time and the challenge of teaching historical events that occurred before their students were born. They also celebrate a friend's birthday, discuss their experiences with coffee from Rootless, and share personal anecdotes about food, cooking, and restaurants they've enjoyed. Additionally, they delve into science fiction, reflecting on 'The Three-Body Problem' TV show, and discuss the concept of 'Protopian' futures between utopian and dystopian visions. Jamie shares his passion for space architecture through a detailed description of his sketch, inspired by the Stanford Torus concept, exploring themes of human ingenuity, exploration, and the tangible process of creation. The episode emphasizes the importance of storytelling in envisioning optimistic futures and the role of design in imagining the realms of possibility.00:00 Opening Banter and Matrix Nostalgia00:41 Teaching Moments and Historical References04:20 Coffee Talk and Birthday Wishes10:54 Exploring Culinary Adventures18:36 Sketching Space and Protopian Visions Support the showBuy some Coffee! Support the Show!https://ko-fi.com/coffeesketchpodcast/shop Our Links Follow Jamie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/falloutstudio/ Follow Kurt on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kurtneiswender/ Kurt's Practice - https://www.instagram.com/urbancolabarchitecture/ Coffee Sketch on Twitter - https://twitter.com/coffeesketch Jamie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/falloutstudio Kurt on Twitter - https://twitter.com/kurtneiswender

AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on how classrooms across the country are incorporating the upcoming solar eclipse into their lesson plans.

Title: NFL New Rules | Shohei Ohtani Gambling Controversy | MLB Opener International!CHAPTERS:1. **NFL happening. The crew talks about the new hip tackle and NFL kickoff rules. Join the heated discussion. It got heated. 2. **All Things NBA** - Ryan DeSouza is set to cover the NBA from every angle. From the latest games to emerging storylines, Ryan will ensure you're up to speed on all the hardwood action.3. **NCAA Basketball Tournament** - The madness isn't limited to March! We'll dive into both the Men's and Women's NCAA basketball tournaments, bringing you the highlights, lowlights, and everything in between.4. **MLB Season Opener in Seoul, South Korea** - Baseball has gone global, and we're here for it! We'll reflect on the MLB season-opening game between the Dodgers and Padres in Seoul, sharing our thoughts on this international showdown and what it means for the sport's global appeal.5. **Weekly Sports Roundup**—To cap off the episode, we'll review the significant sports happenings over the last seven days and discuss whether they made waves in the sports world.Chapters00:00:34 - Introduction to Sports Chasers Podcast 00:01:52 - Major League Baseball and Shohei Ohtani 00:06:17 - NFL's Hip Drop Tackle Rule 00:13:23 - Defensive Player Safety and Alligator Roll 00:17:05 - Minimizing Injuries in Football 00:17:22 - Football Rules and Player Safety 00:20:25 - Official's Salary and Responsibilities 00:27:59 - New NFL Kickoff Format 00:30:17 - Evolution of Football Rules 00:32:46 - Major League Baseball Opening in Seoul, South Korea 00:33:21 - Major League Baseball Opening Day Controversy 00:44:00 - Shohei Ohtani's Alleged Theft Scandal 00:47:38 - The Impact of Legalized Sports Betting 00:48:58 - Fantasy Football and Its Impact 00:49:47 - The Impact of Sports on Fan Behavior 00:51:00 - The Pitfalls of Gambling 00:54:42 - NBA Powerhouses and Playoff Predictions 01:00:27 - Evaluating Teams in the Western Conference 01:05:46 - Excitement Surrounding the NBA Play-in Tournament 01:06:00 - NBA Playoffs Predictions 01:09:29 - Debate on Playoff Qualification 01:12:10 - NCAA Tournament Predictions 01:18:19 - Women's NCAA Tournament Preview 01:21:09 - South Carolina's Success in Women's Basketball 01:23:30 - Promoting Women's Basketball 01:25:45 - Seizing Opportunity in NIT 01:27:21 - Embracing NIT as a Teaching Moment 01:28:41 - NFL and NBA Updates 01:31:48 - Gratitude and Acknowledgment 01:37:42 - Importance of Meaningful Discussions 01:38:24 - Embracing Differences 01:39:10 - Enjoying Sports and New Beginnings 01:41:19 - Collaborating with East Coast Gridiron 01:42:46 - Closing Remarks and Farewell #SportsChasersPodcast #Episode213 #SportsWeekRecap #NCAA #NBA #MLB #NHL #NFL #GlobalSports #MarchMadness #OpeningDay2024 #SportsAnalysisWelcome to the Sports Chasers Podcast. Join us for high-level discussions of well-researched opinions, facts, and statistics about the beautiful world of sports. Join us live every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. EST!

Kids hate math. You've probably heard that before. Except, it's not exactly true. One survey commissioned by Texas Instruments found that kids were twice as likely to say they like math than hate it. Now, Texas Instruments sells calculators. Make of that what you will. That same survey found that about 70% of kids said they would like math more if they better understood how it applied to their future.  I'm a simple country journalist. I use numbers all the time: probabilities, data analysis, reading white papers on science and the economy. You can't convince me that math doesn't mean something, especially when coding is one the nation's most in-demand jobs.  Ashley Carter loves math. More specifically, she loves to teach it. Ashley got a degree in finance but has made a career in tutoring with her company Minds Matter Tutoring. Math is the number one subject kids ask for help with, Ashley says. But she can help with any K through 12 discipline.  Ashley is the only tutor in Lafayette certified by the National Tutoring Association and one of only three in the state. She brings a compassion for parenting to the structure of her business model. Ashley is a mom of two, including one child with dyslexia.  Ashley grew up near New Orleans and lives in Lafayette. She launched Minds Matter in 2019. So you don't think you'll need math when you get older? Try telling that to a business exec reading budgets and P and L's. More to the point, you never really stop learning if you want to find success in business. And there are folks out there who can help you do that.  Dr. Phyllis Donatto spent years as an educator and now runs FTH Dimension, a workplace coaching consultancy.  FTH Dimension's trainings revolve around what Phyllis calls the three C's: Connect, Communicate, Collaborate. She offers group trainings that include personality assessments, workplace observation and one on one coaching. And her clients range from individual entrepreneurs to corporations.  Phyllis grew up in Eudora, Arkansas, and became the first college graduate in her family. She earned a doctorate in education from UL Monroe and now lives in Lafayette. Besides being an executive coach, Phyllis is also the author of the popular children's book, Mom There's a Rooster In The House. Out to Lunch Acadiana was recorded live over lunch at Tsunami Sushi in downtown Lafayette. You can find photos from this show by Astor Morgan at itsacadiana.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for another thought-provoking episode of Father and Joe as Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into a profound exploration of a pivotal moment in Jesus' life. In this episode, they focus on the moment when Jesus utters the poignant prayer, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" while on the cross.Joe shares a transformative insight into this passage, challenging conventional interpretations and offering a fresh perspective. Rather than viewing it as an expression of personal distress, Joe suggests that Jesus might have been using this moment as a teaching tool for those around him, including his mother and disciples. This revelation sparks a conversation about the depth of Jesus' understanding of human suffering and his role as a teacher even in the midst of his own agony.Father Boniface provides rich theological insights, exploring various interpretations of this crucial moment. He touches on the idea that Jesus, in his humanity, was entering into our experience of forsakenness, offering a unique perspective on the profound connection between Jesus and human suffering. The conversation expands to include reflections on the nature of suffering, loneliness, and the importance of embracing these experiences with faith and hope.Join Father and Joe in this enlightening discussion that invites you to contemplate the depth of Jesus' humanity and the profound lessons embedded in his words on the cross. If you seek a deeper understanding of the mysteries of faith and a perspective that combines theological insight with real-life experiences, this episode is a must-listen!Seek Peace. Be Open to God and Love. Learn from Your Sufferings.Thank you for listening to the Father and Joe podcast. For inquiries and feedback, reach out to us at FatherAndJoe@gmail.com.Tags:Jesus' Cry, Cross, Suffering, Theology, Christian Teachings, Good Friday, Faith Reflections, Human Experience, Spiritual Insights, Theological Perspectives, Christian Faith, Understanding Jesus, Divine Connection, Prayerful Reflection, Catholic Wisdom, Hope in Suffering, Loneliness, Teaching Moments, Mysteries of Faith, Religious Discussions, Emotional Depth, Spiritual Growth, Real-Life Experiences, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, Father and Joe Podcast, Christian Community, Theological Exploration, Faith and Humanity.

Series: N/AService: Sunday AM Worship (1st Service)Type: SermonSpeaker: Scott DavidWhat are some teaching moments that we see in the Bible?

This is episode 1 of the series: Creating Teaching Moments in Practice. This course explores the transformative power of education in healthcare, emphasizing its role in empowering individuals, improving patient outcomes, and contributing to professional growth. Topics include patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration, highlighting the importance of seizing educational opportunities in healthcare settings. ---Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click hereAlready an Elite Member? Login hereLearn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri HealthcareView Episode TranscriptView this podcast course on Elite LearningSeries: Creating Teaching Moments in Practice

This is episode 2 of the series: Creating Teaching Moments in Practice.This course explores the transformative power of education in healthcare, emphasizing its role in empowering individuals, improving patient outcomes, and contributing to professional growth. Topics include patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration, highlighting the importance of seizing educational opportunities in healthcare settings.---Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click hereAlready an Elite Member? Login hereLearn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri HealthcareView Episode TranscriptView this podcast course on Elite LearningSeries: Creating Teaching Moments in Practice

Megan Lynch talks to Elizabeth Baumgartner, Dual Language Teacher at Dorris Intermediate School in Collinsville, Illinois teacher.  Instead of punishment after seeing a students give a Nazi salute, Baumgartner decided to teach her students about the holocaust.  Baumgartner was recognized as one of the 2023 Unsung Heroes by the St. Louis Jewish Light.   (Photo Credit - iStock/Getty Images)

Leaders, we have had so many learning moments on this podcast throughout 2023. For this episode, we're looking back over the year to celebrate our wins and leave behind the things that no longer serve us.  The best leaders use the “Power of Regret” to move forward and make big changes. Instead of wallowing in it or pushing it away, confronting regrets can help leaders take action. (Thanks, Dan Pink!) If you're ready to see change but don't feel like it's happening, look at what you're tolerating in your life. Ask yourself - why aren't you willing to address these things head-on? As leaders, we often have high expectations of ourselves and others. But perfection can never be the goal because it's unattainable - instead, learn how to measure your improvement and celebrate your successes! Setting expectations is important, but we must prioritize our people over process. Involving team members in the process will help them buy-in and be more accountable, too! “Active Listening” is so much more than just smiling and nodding while team members talk. As a leader, you must stay focused and engaged - DON'T get distracted by your thoughts and reactions. Go to https://www.tammyjbond.com/podcast to dive deeper into all of these incredible learning moments. We'd love for you to join us for our next episodes by tuning in on Apple Podcast, Amazon Podcast, or Spotify and subscribe to our Youtube channel. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios.  

Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about how to manage the teaching moment during trial testimony. When your expert witness or defendant is put on the stand with the goal of teaching the jurors something, your witness must meet the jury where they are. It's important to remember the concept of juror cognitive lag, which is that jurors will lag behind in their cognition and your witness has to understand that the jurors are not going to be able to follow along easily. So, the witness has to make adjustments to their teaching methodology and you and your witness have to practice the teaching process, perhaps up to 5-10 times.  Common mistakes that are made during the teaching moment of trial:  - Going too fast - have to remember that the jury can't ask questions or ask the witness to slow down.  - Visuals are not juror friendly - exhibits and demonstratives need to be easy for jurors to understand and follow; it's important to test the visuals before using them at trial.  - Talking above the juror's heads - have to define any terms that the witness is using that might be uncommon or unfamiliar to the jurors and use examples or analogies to help the jurors understand the concept the witness is trying to teach or explain.

Back to School!! But not just for the kids. Realtors, financial advisors, mortgage lenders are also hosting classes, seminars, and lunch/learns. An accomplished author, speaker, and Boston University Professor, Anthony Abraham Jack, joins the podcast to "teach" us how to be more effective presenters and teachers. He shares tips can help you lead a lecture hall of colleagues and/or connect one-on-one with a new client.

Join me on a journey through my experiences as a substitute teacher that have not only transformed the lives of students but also reshaped my perspective on teaching. Listen to the inspiring story of a third-grade volleyball player who, after a little guidance, made a remarkable turnaround and became one of the most skilled servers on the team. Her heartfelt expression of gratitude was a moment that renewed my passion for teaching and spurred my interest in elementary level education.I also share some striking instances from the classroom that have left a deep imprint on me and continue to motivate me to substitute teach. One such story is of helping a student overcome her fear of public speaking and watching her flourish in high school debate club. As the summer draws to a close and the new school year looms, I find myself in eager anticipation of more such inspiring moments. Together, let's relive these rewarding experiences and gear up for another season of life-changing opportunities. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or anyone passionate about making a difference, this episode is sure to touch your heartstrings and inspire your spirit.Join our Facebook group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/substituteteachersloungeEmail your questions to mailto: gregcollinssubstitute@gmail.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE

Superchuckamaniacs, we are halfway to 420! We talk about some topics, do I need to detail every single one of them here in this description? Maybe not. But be assured that we fully appreciate the people that read these notes :) You guys are the real heroes, not like those other clowns who just listen to the show and DON'T read these descriptions. But rest assured, we have plenty here, Prince, a kebab/yiros update, fantasy vs sci-fi, some Prince, AI upscaled tv shows, an actual cheeseburger, Prince, that new threads app, just to name a few, plenty more but we can't give everything way now can we?! Did Anybody Die?, Recommendations & MORE. You can tweet at us @superchuckaman1 or Email us at superchuckamania@gmail.com and tell us your thoughts :)

Gabrielle is a woman wearing many hats: author, actress, dancer, and director. But more notably, you might know her from her viral TikTok where she recalls the many traumas she's been (dancing) through, from her father's sudden death, to her divorce, and her “Eat, Pray, Love”-esque journey. In this episode there's no dancing involved, but she tells her whole life story from the heartbreaks to the healing process, as well as how she manages to keep her heart open despite everything she's been through.00:00:00 00:01:21 Introducing Gabrielle 00:01:51 Gabrielle's Fucked Up Netflix Story 00:05:04 Finding Trust Instead of Wallowing 00:07:36 The Greater Heartbreak 00:09:27 Eat, Pray… FML? 00:15:06 Patterns in Attraction and Teaching Moments 00:20:32 Relinquishing Fear 00:25:08 “Healing” and Being “Whole” 00:33:54 The Tortured Artist 00:38:48 The Role of Forgiveness 00:50:57 Self-Acceptance in Pregnancy and Body Love 01:02:33Where to Find GabrielleA Fucked-Up Netflix StoryGabrielle's story is one you might only find on a Netflix show. At a young age, she witnessed her father's death. At eighteen, she lost her high school sweetheart to a car accident. During her two-year marriage, her now ex-husband had an affair with a 19-year old for six months, and the man she dated after that left her just a few days before their trip to Europe. Devastated and alone, she decided to push through with the trip by herself that eventually turned into a self-love healing journey that would change her life and get her a best-selling book.Her Healing JourneyDespite everything she's been through, Gabrielle credits her mom for being a role model in her healing amidst the trauma in her life. Even with the fear of abandonment, she was left with two options: eventually she can either choose victimhood and let the tragedy define her, or use it as a springboard to grow, learn, and become a better human being. At the end of the day, what was wallowing all day going to do for her? She knew at that moment that whatever the trip was going to bring was going to be a huge healing journey for her, thus her healing journey began and paved the way for good things to come to her lifeThe Road to ForgivenessGabrielle believes that you don't have to forgive anyone if you don't want to, but she believes that not forgiving someone only hurts you more. When you're going around with a certain type of energy, you're going to attract that energy into your life. You don't forgive people for them—doesn't matter if they deserve it or how long it's been, but you forgive people because you want to elevate yourself and vibrate on a higher level to attract and manifest good things in your life.Links and ResourcesInstagramTikTokAmazon: "Eat, Pray, #FML"Amazon: "Fuck Off, I'm Healing"EatPrayFML.comApple Podcast: FML TalkMeta-DescriptionAuthor, actress, dancer, and director Gabrielle Stone spills the tea on her life story that got her viral on TikTok and her journey towards self-healing and self love.Support the show

(0:00) Some thoughts on Justin Turner playing second base for the Red Sox in the series opener against the Cubs.   (8:58) The callers weigh in on an Agenda Free Friday  (21:16) A teachable moment from Big Jim Murray  (31:55) More caller reaction on an Agenda Free Friday 

In this Teaching Moments episode, Sangha member Arati and Satyam discuss their experiences of finding refuge in the heart, our meditation practice, and the sangha.Arati: Talking about my practice is not something I'm very familiar with…I feel like I am still trying to learn, understand, and feel for what it means to have a spiritual practice. The talks that the sangha members gave at the intensive really resonated and inspired me to try and open up as I could relate to a lot of what they talked about and how they used their practice during rough times.The last couple of years have been very turbulent for me and I can't say I'm totally on the other side so a lot of my experience is still current. A 10 year marriage ended and with it took a lot of people I considered family, I lost my house and most of my belongings, I left a job that I worked really hard to get to where I was and with all that change…so much else was shaken up and lost. It felt like my entire world and what I relied on for stability, security, safety, and comfort was all pulled out from underneath me in a blink of an eye. It felt so quick that I didn't know who I was anymore. When people would ask me how I felt..it felt like I was jello, in the in-between…it was so scary and uncomfortable. Early on when these changes started happening, I went to Shoshoni for a weekend training with Satyam and Abhaya and when I returned to the east coast, I signed up for an online yoga teacher training with them. During that training, everything was falling apart and it was so hard for me to show up for those classes let alone meditate on my own each day. But ever since I connected to this practice, it's been there for me when I didn't know what else to do.I had always dreamed of going to India and what better of a time than when you've lost everything? And because I have this practice and have been warned over and over throughout the years…I knew I wasn't going to find anything out there to solve my problems or the key to my happiness but staying or going was equally tough. So I left my job and went on a big adventure with my new partner. I was traveling the world and in a newish relationship and although I'm so grateful for both of these experiences, after having my life dismantled, it definitely wasn't a vacation.I won't go too much into my traveling and it did strengthen my gratitude for these teachings and for Babaji but I also went through a lot more discomfort on so many different levels. Because of the state I was in internally, the chaos, uncertainty, and unfamiliarity all around me was so challenging physically, emotionally, and mentally. I kept making a (small) effort to do my practice but I have been exhausted by life and my mind felt like it was torturing me when I would sit to meditate. Still feeling pretty lost, I reluctantly reached out to Abhaya and asked about spending some time at Konalani.On the Big Island there is a place called the city of refuge where, in ancient Hawaiian times, if you committed a crime and you made it to this point, you would be absolved of your punishment, which was typically death. That sounds pretty extreme and I wasn't running from a crime but even though I knew it wasn't going to be easy, getting myself to the ashram felt like making it to my own place of refuge.I was right, it hasn't been easy. Being at the ashram is not an escape from any of your problems and most days, they are highlighted for me. But I've been able to get some clarity and reconnect to my practice in a big way. I have a reason to wake up each morning and am committed to doing my practice each day no matter what. I've got a place to sleep, food to eat, work to do each day and the support of the sangha. When I have to face my stuff - feeling lost, confused, disoriented, sad, overwhelmed - I can be in the flow of the ashram and I can remember that I am here to do this work.My idea of a refuge has really deepened during my time here. I asked Babaji how I should work while I am here and he said to stay centered and when I feel myself getting drawn out to come back. He's also pulled me aside during seva and told me to stop worrying and that I need to relax. I've always liked Babaji's surfing references because I surf a little bit and I found this quote where he said: “It is a lot like surfing: there is a wave of energy causing the transformation in your life. Your job is to keep centered and to keep your balance. That means you don't go to extremes mentally and emotionally. You don't get overly excited or overly conservative. Try to stay centered and balanced.”It's been hard for me to find this state of being centered and balanced because my mind really wants to analyze all the loss and feel all the emotions over and over. It hit me during a movie yoga night when there was a really intense scene happening and I could feel myself getting pulled into the drama, feeling the anxiety and anticipating what was coming. Babaji told us all to take a breath and in that moment, I released the grip on the scene and felt a sense of relief and peace inside. It was so easy to realize that the movie was separate from me and the emotions I was feeling weren't me. It made me wonder what if surrendering my own stuff was that easy? I truly want to experience my inner self as a place of refuge that's always with me and can't be taken away. So, I've really been trying to connect to this place inside and cultivate my inner refuge while I am meditating, while I am doing seva, and everywhere in between by recognizing that I am feeling heavy, tight, anxious or having negative thoughts and drawing my attention inside, relaxing, and allowing there to be calm. In Spiritual Practice, Babaji says: “What we are looking for when we meditate is peace of mind. Peace is the most incredibly valuable thing in the whole universe. Our minds are always active. They try to define us through our experiences.Though that may be useful to a degree, it is not the truth. The truth of who we are and what we are lies beyond the chatter and the noise of our minds. When we move beyond the chatter we will find clarity and a real sense of being present. We will begin to have a deeper understanding of our existence.” I am so grateful to have an actual place of refuge to go to and for the support I've received over the years and especially recently. It's helped me prioritize my practice and start to feel my feet on the ground again. Mostly, it has helped me feel a glimpse of my inner self that is beyond the chatter, beyond anything external, so that I can feel safe, secure, and at peace no matter what.Satyam:A line that really stuck with me from Arati's presentation was “I truly want to experience my Inner Self as a place of refuge that's always with me and can't be taken away”… I do too, and I'm sure you do as well. As she taught, We have a place of refuge in our hearts, a place we can go to at any time to dissolve the obscurations of daily life. But like the place of refuge here in Hawaii, It takes effort to get there, and effort to remain there, but no matter how much effort it takes what's most important is that it really is there. And as Arati taught, we can find refuge in our practice if we are willing to seek it out throughout our daily practices, tasks and activities. We have to find refuge in each repetition of the mantra, each weed we pull, each breath we take, each dish we wash, each posture we practice... In classic non-dual understanding, the place of refuge is only revealed to those willing to walk with refuge. As the Shiva Sutras put it, ‘the path is only revealed to the revealer'— the path to the place of refuge is only revealed to those who are seeking refuge in their path. This unique effort is of course nothing new, but a foundational topic in every practice. How do perform mantra in a way that leads us to its place of refuge? We can't yell the mantra, or do them faster, to accelerate the process— we start from where we're at, and work our way from the vibration in the mouth, to the throat to the heart. The same goes for the breath— you can't just jump into breath awareness, the mind pushes and pulls it immediately. You have to lengthen and smooth out the breath, and then slowly but surely release that effort and arrive at the experience of refuge in breath awareness. Swami Rudrananda always taught that the WIsh to Grow practice begins at a superficial level, none of us mean it at first, but we simply repeat each repetition with a little more sincerity, and eventually we arrive. The topic of refuge inspires a deeper appreciation for how we practice, not just what we practice, which has been at the forefront of Babaji's teaching over the past year and a half. When he says we need to learn to relax as we practice, in my opinion this doesn't mean we relax and then practice, as if they are two separate things, but that we learn how to use our practice to help us relax, that we use our practice not to blow up our karma, but release ourselves from it. Babaji recently used the analogy of dropping something out of your hand as a way of understanding surrender— when you use each mantra as a way to release, each breath as a way to release, then you become released. This is what the topic of refuge means to me, and how it has opened up my practice. So let's take time to walk through our practice with refuge and see if the path to the place of refuge in our hearts naturally unfolds for us step by step.

In Part II of our III Part series titled “Teaching Moments with Dr. Paul Lawrence,” the Former Under Secretary for Benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs discusses “Financial Wellness”  with SMA Tilley. Dr. Lawrence, who possesses a Ph.D. in economics, provides unbelievable financial advice that will benefit our Veterans, Servicemembers and their Families. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yournextmission/message

Motivational speaker & author, Lizzie Velasquez {@littlelizziev}, is on for all 4 things. FIRST THING: Lizzie was born with an extremely rare congenital disease. It prevents her from accumulating body fat and gaining weight. Her parents were told by doctors when Lizzie was born, she wouldn't be able to do simple things on her own and live a “normal life." There are a lot of things in this world that people allow to define them (job, culture, age, role in life, appearance, etc.)...Lizzie talks about what defines her and how she encourages others to discover their purpose. SECOND THING: No matter who you are, people will try to create their own labels to put on you. Lizzie shares her experience with this & how she handles bullying...specifically when a photo was being used of her on the TikTok #NewTeacherChallenge. “If you are an adult who has a young human in your life, please do not teach them that being scared of someone who doesn't look like them is OK." -Lizzie. THIRD THING: Lizzie is all about using some of the bad things that happen as a “teaching moment." Many people find it difficult to stay in the moment during conflict. Lizzie shares how she stays the course and speaks truth without allowing the lies to creep in about self-worth. FOURTH THING: Lizzie shares 4 things she is currently thankful for! Watch Lizzie's Ted Talk HERE! HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST:Lizzie Velasquez // @littlelizzievSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The pause between the breath gives us an anchor of stillness amidst the constant fluctuations of mind and karma. Because the breath is as ceaseless as manifestation is infinite— and flowing with our breath, like flowing with our karma, takes practice and surrender. This is why the pause between the breath is such a resource helping us find and unite with this flow. The pause between the breath isn't separate from the breath, but it is what unites the inhale and exhale into a fluid experience. The Shiva Sutras describe this as a type of “Triple Awareness”, awareness that goes beyond just the inhale and exhale, beyond duality, and encompasses the in-between space. “When you fix your awareness not only in two, but in three, you are carried to God consciousness and you become one with Svacchanda.32 (Svacchanda Tantra) What is the meaning of “triple awareness”? The verse tells us there must be triple awareness, not just awareness of two. Awareness of two is the awareness of two actions, such as inhaling and exhaling. Triple awareness includes the junction, the gap, between any two actions, between inhaling and exhaling and between exhaling and inhaling. It is the junction between one step and another step, between one thought and another thought, between one sensation and another sensation, etc. When you are aware of the three centers, then you are carried to Svacchanda, to God-consciousness.” Feeling the space between the breath is actually a means of feeling the breath itself— because triple awareness doens't mean awareness of three, it means awareness of one. Duality is awareness of two, of inhale and exhale as separate, of like and dislike, accepting and rejecting. Non-duality posits a third option, that of surrender— this is what allows us to feel the breath as a flow, instead of just separate parts. The reason it is called ‘triple awareness' is because this experience of surrender always exists within the realm of duality—duality is what we are surrendering in order to feel unity. So the pause between our breaths isn't a separate practice, but a deeper practice, of breath awareness. The pause, though, is elusive. If you think of our breath as a swinging pendulum, inhaling as it swings one way, exhaling as it swings the other way— the still point is almost mathematically impossible to calculate. This is because as the pendulum swings to one side, its distance towards that end point keeps getting exponentially smaller— Like slicing a cake in half, then fourths, then eighths, then sixteenths, then thirty-seconds, and so on— when will the cake slices become so small they disappear? When does the inhale become the exhale? Math and the mind can't tell us exactly, but of course with a little practice we can all experience it for ourself. Meditation lets us directly experience a reality that our mind simply can't comprehend. To support our path to the pause between the breath, this triple awareness that yields an experience of one-ness and unity, we are taught to watch the breath turn, to watch it taper down and taper up around this infinitely small yet existent pause. In this way we allow the pause to arrive within us, which is the only way to fully experience it. On our meditation cushion this would look like watching the exhale dissolve into stillness, and then watching the inhale spring up from that same stillness. Then watching the inhale almost levitate into a pause, and then the exhale rains down like a fine mist. When we pay attention to the tapering edges of our breath, the pause comes to us vibrantly. In our daily life this is possible too, as each experience of our day has a creation, maintenance and dissolution phase. In Sanskrit the dissolving phase is called a Nimesha, and the arising phase is called an Unmesha. When we watch the tapering edges of a situation beginning or ending, we naturally become more present during the activity, and the space between the activities. We do this for kids all the time, telling them that we'll be leaving the playground in 10 minutes, then five minutes, then another five minutes, then ‘this is the last thing', then another ‘last thing', then the playground is dissolved fully as we drive home. It's not easy for kids and its not easy for us, but its not only possible, but essential for our health, consciousness and bliss. We unconsciously relate to the space between breaths and events in our life as a void, which makes it sound empty, but when that void is described by lineage texts and teachings it is anything but, which is why the Vijnana bhairava teaches that “This [liminal] state, which is absolutely pure and filled with universal consciousness, fills the whole universe with bliss. (Vijñānabhairava Tantra 15)”Further, when we can maintain our awareness on the two ‘voids', there is an ‘upsurge' of energy in our Shushumna, which then causes 'the formation of Bhairava [to be] revealed', meaning that awareness of this liminal space causes a rise in spiritual energy and an awareness of our true nature. Paul Reps once wrote that when we pause we overflow like a well from within— which is a vivid description of this ancient process. So we see that the space between our breaths and our activities is not empty, it is actually the potential energy into which the entire universe both dissolves and from which it rises.

“When that flash of awareness arises, when I can say “aha” this is just a feeling and not who I am, then I can move into a place of gentle action…I can't just jump form a force field of resistance to my cushion and find meditation. I have to take baby steps putting one foot in front of the other and walk myself to my inner seat, to my Self. I have to practice Pratyahara, and for me the most successful way I have been able to find this is to lean into my hatha yoga practice.”One of my favorite moments in Anju's presentation was how she described moving through resistance with “gentle action”— this seems like a great way to understand surrender, both at the level of the body, but also the breath and beyond. Gentle action means taking action while remaining gently receptive. “Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves. Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless, like water.”We tend to think of gentle as weak, but gentle means receptive, sensitive. If you were trying to massage soreness out of a muscle, you would need to do it gently in order to find the source of the soreness and move through it consciously. And as we know with muscles, sometimes you have to apply more force, but even that must be gentle and gradual as too much too soon has the opposite effect— causing the muscle to recoil and double down on its contracted state. This is perhaps why Babaji has been so adamant the last couple years about the contradictory effects of doership in our meditation practice— and has placed so much emphasis instead on natural calm breaths. “Think of the breath as a vehicle rather than a jackhammer. Often students use the breath too strongly... You will not be using the breath to cut the rock open. Instead, the breath is a vehicle that you are riding on, and you are consciously feeling it move through the chakras, or at least to experience where they are. For example, when you take a breath in, you can feel the heart chakra. You do not try to tear and rip it open with willfulness. The breath is like a massage, and as you exhale you surrender all the negativity that gets kicked up. When students are able to be open and simple with their breath, they realize that watching the breath is not the same as trying to control it. The pranayama within the breath is simply flowing with the breath.”We see at the beginning of the quote that there is a tendency in all of us to use the breath too strongly, like a jackhammer attempting to simply cut our resistance in half. In our meditation practice this would look like taking deep strong breaths with the intention of opening our heart and getting past this tension. In everyday life this is when we might grit our teeth and work faster, only to burn out and drop the whole thing when we run out os steam. Babaji teaches here that its actually more effective to not treat the breath as an external tool that cuts through our resistance, but rather we should try to merge with it internally and let the flow of the breath itself dissolve our tensions. When we are experieinceing resistance and tension this can be one of the hardest things to do, because it requires us to begin to loosen up, soften our clenched jaw for example, relax our tense fore head, release the grip we have on ourselves trying to hold it all together— when we do that we might feel like we start to fall apart, but when done consciously, we actually fall into place. THis is the purpose of a Hatha yoga class, to guide students down teh path of surrender at th level of the physical body, so they can access deeper layers of surrender in the breath, mind, and heart. Patanjali's eight limbs of yoga establish a clear trajectory for the practice of surrender— surrender at the level of the body in the form of asana practice is a stepping stone to surrender at the level of the breath in the form of pranayama, which guides us naturally to surrender at the level of the mind and heart in meditation. Effortless effort is a teaching for the body, breath, mind and heart. This means that when we are really experienceing a strong tension or resistance, we must be willing to step back and apply our practice to the physical Kosha in order to really get our practice moving in the right direction. As we know about surrender in our practice, it does not mean becoming a doormat— just lying down, waving a white flag and saying ‘i give up'. If it were that easy I don't think we would have to practice it so much. Instead, we know that surrender is the process of consciously releasing a tension from the inside out. Surrender in the physical body is taught on the yoga mat through asana practice, and Patanjali's maxim to describe the work is “effortless effort, perseverance without tension”, which calls back to Anju's adept description of ‘gentle action'. So working with surrender in the physical body doesn't mean lying down in shavasana, although eventually we do apply it there, but rather physical surrender in the form of asana practice is learning to move the body in a way that helps you flow with it, not against it. Surrender isn't cutting anything into pieces, it's harmonizing and getting in the flow. As Babaji says, surrendering with the breath is different than controlling the breath, and the same goes with the body. Surrender in the body doesn't mean controlling the body by putting it into this or that shape and expecting some external result, but rather surrender on our mats means we are guiding our body towards a certain shape in order to get into the flow with it.And when done well, this gives us a very tactile experience of how to breathe with the flow, we literally can move with our breath like we move with our body. The breath becomes a bridge from the physical to the subtle experience of surrender.

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