Podcasts about transforming suffering

"Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy and Liberation"

Discover how to find purpose in difficult circumstances and reflect Christ through patience and faith. In this video, we explore the teachings of 1 Peter 2:18–25, diving into how early Christians endured injustice, modeled Christ's humility, and found spiritual growth through suffering. This timeless message challenges us to transform our struggles into opportunities for grace and glory. Learn how to reframe your hardships, grow in faith, and live out God's mission even in the toughest times.

Dealing with change can sometimes feel like ripping off a bandaid. Change is stressful, whether you are five or 55; and people respond to those changes in all different ways. And it is especially challenging when you are someone who likes structure, order, and predictability. In today's episode Leslie explores this topic with Mary.  We met Mary last season when she was seeking support around grief and sleep for her then four-year-old-son, Oliver. Things have changed in Oliver's world, and that's why Mary's back. The past year has been full of transitions and adjustments for Oliver and his family. Starting a new school year and having a new baby in the home are some of those changes that most parents can relate to. Time Stamps4:37 Change is the only constant and children respond to those changes in many different ways. School, new siblings, caregivers all create change in family life.8:13 Assess your child's behavior as they respond to changes12:04 Adjustments can feel scary, frustrating or full of unknowns12:53 Reestablishing his sense of safety, connection and groundedness16:60 Parents want things to go right, and be right.  Adjustments are often “messy moments”17:15 Buddhist phrase:  no mud, no lotus19:18 The child needs validation AND the parent needs validation, and that's so hard20:30 Anxiety often underlies the No's, the opposition, the resistance, and the rigidity21:27 Don't ask WHY questions.  Make a few statements to choose from22:10 For nail biting, avoid saying “don't do that” and instead suggest what else the child can do with their hands.24:52 Neurodiversity - everyone's brain is unique and different25:55 Luke Beardon's take on anxiety in children26:57 Part of a parent's job is to guide their child through the unknown28:05 Create anchors for the anxious child31:57 When your child says “no,” unpack that no with them. YES AND approach for the child who doesn't want to hear a NO32:40 Teach your child that feelings come and go34:02 Warning: the gap is going to be big between knowledge and putting that knowledge into action/behavior37:15 Help your child Balance out the knowns and the unknowns, the predictable and the unpredictable. 37:36 Remind yourself and your child all the challenges and changes that you all have handledResourcesSign up here to be a parent guest on Is My Child a Monster? PodcastWell Hello Anxiety Podcast episode with Luke Beardon who discusses anxiety for neurodivergent kidsNo Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat HanhA visual graphic explaining the Window of Tolerance by NICAMBArticle on Window of Tolerance by mindmypeelingsLeslie's Blog posting on Dialectic Behavior Therapy's Three States of MIndLeslie-ism: You can be an

(Insight Meditation Tucson) The Buddha suggested the core of his teaching in one short sentence: "I teach dukkha [suffering or reactivity or a sense of unsatisfactoriness] and the cessation of dukkha.” We explore this teaching in several ways. We see how the Buddha had multiple ways of talking about dukkha, with only, I suggest, the understanding of dukkha as reactivity, making sense of what the end of dukkha means. Dukkha as reactivity is explicated especially in two teachings, the Two Arrows and Dependent Origination. We look at the meaning of reactivity and how it manifests in our experience. We also see how reactivity can often be enmeshed with insight, such it makes sense to speak of transforming reactivity rather than simply suppressing it. We then explore five ways of practicing with reactivity. The talk is followed by discussion.

(Insight Meditation Tucson) The Buddha suggested the core of his teaching in one short sentence: "I teach dukkha [suffering or reactivity or a sense of unsatisfactoriness] and the cessation of dukkha.” We explore this teaching in several ways. We see how the Buddha had multiple ways of talking about dukkha, with only, I suggest, the understanding of dukkha as reactivity, making sense of what the end of dukkha means. Dukkha as reactivity is explicated especially in two teachings, the Two Arrows and Dependent Origination. We look at the meaning of reactivity and how it manifests in our experience. We also see how reactivity can often be enmeshed with insight, such it makes sense to speak of transforming reactivity rather than simply suppressing it. We then explore five ways of practicing with reactivity. The talk is followed by discussion.

Whether through small gestures or grand efforts, the act of helping others creates a ripple effect that can lead to profound and lasting change. Our guest this week has one clear mission for his life: to be helpful to others.  John Bruna, M.Ed., is the Co-Founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk with over three decades of experience working in recovery. John has presented at TEDx, Google, Facebook, and conferences throughout the United States. In this inspiring journey, John shares how the worst day of his life - losing access to his daughter due to his substance use addiction - led him down a life-long journey of self-discovery, discipline, and mindfulness. Because of the internal work - learning how to have a healthy relationship with himself and finding peace in recovery - he got his daughter back years later and became the father (and grandfather!) figure he always wanted to be.  Now, celebrating 40 years in recovery, John equips others with the tools to nurture new, positive thoughts, teaches them how to support the person they want to become, and helps them overcome negativity bias and remove suffering from their lives through mindfulness.  Topics Discussed: Learning how to have a healthy relationship with yourself first Becoming a Buddhist Monk and working alongside the Dalai lama The difference between compassion and empathy How compassion allows us to reduce long-term suffering Recognizing every encounter as an opportunity for growth How mindfulness can lead to a meaningful life Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute https://www.mindfulnessinrecovery.com/mirinstitute/   Connect with us on Social: IG: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverymd/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/positiverecoverymd/ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@positiverecoverycenter  YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg Additional Links:  Want to receive the daily Positive Intervention from Dr. Powers' Positive Recovery Daily Guide? Subscribe here! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery.   About Positive Recovery Centers: Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network.  Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional, positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame. If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help! Call: 877-476-2743 Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006 Website: https://positiverecovery.com  Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/  FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/   

Anyone who is suffering has a choice on what to do with that suffering.

Send us a Text Message.How does one rise from the depths of trauma, addiction, and chronic illness to find hope and resilience? Join us as we host Marcy, a remarkable survivor who recounts her extraordinary journey through life's most daunting trials. From enduring multiple surgeries for a cleft lip and palate to battling poverty and addiction, Marcy's story is a testament to the power of determination and love. She shares the pivotal moment that led her to sobriety for the sake of her daughter and celebrates an inspiring 21 years of being clean. Marcy's narrative provides invaluable insights into the ongoing struggle with unresolved trauma and the critical importance of the healing process.Our episode also shines a light on the transformative power of turning personal suffering into a meaningful mission. Through compelling stories of overcoming childhood challenges, mental breakdowns, and career shifts, we explore how adversity molds resilience and empathy. One particular account details a parent's journey to change their overbearing parenting style after confronting their own past traumas, leading to a profound shift in their relationship with their daughter, Brianna. These narratives emphasize the cyclical nature of healing and growth, and the critical role of unconditional support in fostering resilience and confidence in our children. Tune in as we explore these powerful stories of transformation and the lessons they impart.https://courses.marcylanglois.com/1-on-1-vip-mentorshipSupport the Show.

Today, on Notable Leaders' Radio, I will be responding to some questions sent in by listeners about wisdom. You don't have to wait until you're in your 50s or 60s to live with wisdom. You can step into it at any age. However, you will need to choose curiosity rather than judgment.   In today's episode, we discuss: today's episode, we discuss: Living in wisdom requires curiosity, compassion, forgiveness, grace, self-awareness, and intentionality. Learn to move forward on a new path without bringing past issues/stories with you. You can't solve today's technical issues with yesterday's technology. The same is true for you. Is it the journey or the destination that creates sustainable success and fulfillment? One of the big gifts of choosing to live in wisdom is that you get to dropkick judgment to the curb and replace it with curiosity. Judgment holds you back, and curiosity opens endless possibilities.   RESOURCES: The Saboteur Assessment  https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/overview   Recommended Books: Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff Brave Not Perfect: How Celebrating Imperfection Help You Live Your Best, Most Joyful Life by Reshma Saujani Radical Self-Forgiveness: The Direct Path to True Self-Acceptance by Colin Tipping Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown Master Class on Taming Your Gremlin: A Surprisingly Simple Method for Getting Out of Your Own Way by Rick Carson No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh   Belinda's Bio: Belinda is a sought-after Leadership Advisor, Coach, Consultant and Keynote speaker and a leading authority in guiding global executives, professionals and small business owners to become today's highly respected leaders. As the Founder of BelindaPruyne.com, Belinda works with such organizations as IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, BBDO, The BAM Connection, Hilton, Leidos, Yale School of Medicine, Landis, and the Discovery Channel. Most recently, she redesigned two global internal advertising agencies for Cella, a leader in creative staffing and consulting. She is a founding C-suite and executive management coach for Chief, the fastest-growing executive women's network. Since 2020, Belinda has delivered more than 72 interviews with top-level executives and business leaders who share their inner journey to success; letting you know the truth of what it took to achieve their success in her Notable Leaders Radio podcast. She gained a wealth of expertise in the client services industry as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, managing 500 people around the globe. With over 20+ years of leadership development experience, she brings industry-wide recognition to the executives and companies she works with. Whether a startup, turnaround, acquisition, or global corporation, executives and companies continue to turn to Pruyne for strategic and impactful solutions in a rapidly shifting economy and marketplace.   Website: Belindapruyne.com Email Address: hello@belindapruyne.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindapruyne  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotableLeadersNetwork.BelindaPruyne/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/belindapruyne?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindapruyne/  

In this podcast episode, Rob, Eritrea, and guest, Sam Tullman, discuss the transformative power of mindfulness, meditation, and resilience in the face of chronic illnesses like diabetes and mast cell activation syndrome. The conversation delves into personal experiences, coping mechanisms, the impact of support systems, and the importance of self-awareness in navigating health challenges. Trigger Warning: psychedelic drug use Topics discussed: 1. Sam Tolman's Journey with Chronic Illnesses 2. Reflection on challenges and benefits of facing a new diagnosis after 20 years of living with diabetes. 3. Importance of therapy, self-awareness, and familial support in managing chronic illnesses. 4. Managing Expectations and Finding Resilience 5. Coping with fragmented realities and embracing change. 6. Utilizing mindfulness practices in managing chronic illness. 7. Addressing the impact of chronic stressors, trauma, and social media addiction on mental health. 8. Transition from focusing on physical health (football) to mental health (research, meditation). 9. Experiences with psychedelics, emphasizing safety, supervision, and managing expectations. 10. Momentum in the scientific community regarding psychedelics for treating conditions like depression. 11. Benefits of mindfulness and meditation in healing trauma and personal growth. 12. Exploring how mindfulness and meditation can help individuals with diabetes cope with anxiety and stress. 13. Importance of setting realistic expectations and navigating discomfort in meditation. 14. Cyclical nature of meditation experiences and finding calmness in challenging moments. 15. Embracing mindfulness as a journey of self-awareness and acceptance. 16. Introduction to the Diabetes Sangha community and upcoming course on mindfulness and diabetes. 17. Exploring the connection between mindfulness, diabetes, and transforming suffering into joy and compassion. 18. Importance of gratitude and resilience in facing challenging situations. 19. Personal story of shifting perspectives through gratitude. 20. Impact of childhood experiences, karate, and vulnerability in personal growth. Key takeaways: * Mindfulness and meditation can aid in coping with chronic illnesses by promoting self-awareness and managing stress. * Support systems, therapy, and self-awareness play crucial roles in navigating health challenges. * Embracing mindfulness as a personal journey can lead to personal growth and resilience in the face of adversity. * Gratitude and resilience are powerful tools in shifting perspectives and facing life's challenges with strength. References: * Thich Nhat Hanh: Vietnamese Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, author. * Diabetes Sangha Community: Community focusing on mindfulness practices for individuals with diabetes. 00:00  Exploring the Power of Mindfulness and Meditation 00:04  Navigating Chronic Illness: A Journey of Resilience and Growth 06:26  Navigating Life with Diabetes: Self-awareness, Support, and Mindfulness 16:26  Unpacking the Mind-Body Connection and the Impact of Stress on Mental Health 26:26  Exploring the Intersection of Meditation, Psychedelics, and Healing Trauma 32:28  Exploring the Relationship Between Mindfulness, Meditation, and Diabetes 35:59  Navigating Life's Ups and Downs through Mindfulness and Investigation 39:00  Unlocking Mindfulness: Intention, Attention, and Retention 49:00  The Importance of Tuning into Yourself and Deep Self-Reflection 50:53  Transforming Suffering into Joy: Mindfulness and Diabetes 57:40  The Power of Gratitude and Resilience: A Conversation with Sam

No Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh introduces ways to be in touch with suffering without being overwhelmed by it. It acknowledges that because suffering can feel so bad, we try to run away from it or cover it up by consuming, but unless we're able to face our suffering, we can't be present and available to life, and happiness will continue to elude us. The Art of Transforming Suffering "No Mud, No Lotus" by Thich Nhat Hanh - Book PReview Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 7 Book 17 Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3Qh4H8F GET IT. READ :) #joy #transformation #awareness  FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behavior http://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/ Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESS https://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sfwalker/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sfwalker/support

In a world that often feels divided, embracing a polarizing perspective can be a catalyst for change with your brand message and business. Sarah "Sharky" Harkness joined me to discuss how taking a stand in our beliefs not only challenges others but also catalyzes our own growth. Join us as we dive into the power of communication and the significance of unforgettable interviews. This snippet of an interview is from a long-form interview with Sarah on the Crown Yourself Podcast. Listen to the full episode on the Crown Yourself Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/219-developing-an-abundance-mindset-through/id1452686389?i=1000641948288 Want to 10X your visibility with the strategy, systems, and support to get booked on the top 5% fo podcasts? Join the Visibility Accelerator. Try it for $1 for 14-days: https://www.communicationqueens.com/offers/LgFcFaAc/checkout Get ready to paaaaarty with podcasters! 90% of our Podcast Party Attendees book 1-3 podcasts from these parties alone. We do them every month. You get 1 for free each year. : https://www.communicationqueens.com/prosperity-purpose-podcasting-party Get your $100K Profit from Guest Podcast Plan with our Queen Team. Book your consult now: https://communicationqueens.mykajabi.com/get-booked-on-the-top-podcasts ABOUT SARAH "SHARKY" HARKNESS: In 2019 after she had her third baby, a boy, she suddenly started getting unwell. She developed chronic pain, and neuropathy in her arms and legs, and was eventually diagnosed with Intracranial Hypertension and POTS rare forms of dysautonomia. On Christmas Day of 2020, she saw her daughter for 1 hour in between two consecutive abdominal debridement surgeries at a public hospital. She had an infection from a prior surgery and was developing sepsis. She couldn't have held her tighter. Sarah shared the room with two cancer patients and a pregnant drug addict. But at this moment, she could have been in paradise because she was a mum seeing and celebrating Christmas with her baby on Christmas day. And that, for her was abundance. Fast forward to 2022, Sarah spent a large chunk of her year in St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney, running a multi-million dollar revops business, CattleDog Digital, from her hospital bed, facetiming the kids, watching raging floodgates rise and fall. She missed mothers Day, her birthday, and through a blur of surgeries (brain for the third time, ileostomy, reverse ileostomy, bowel resection, bowel untwisting, bowel removal, prolapse repair, and bladder repair she learned something but it's nothing new and is something you can use every day to live the life you want. Sarah accredits her miraculous transformation into a healthy, present, unhospitalized mother, coach and founder of Project Lotus to a combination of Fountain Life, A360, Dr.G, and, the abundance theory that downloaded and saved her. Connect with Sarah: Website: https://www.sharkyceo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamma_sharky/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharkyceo/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-lotus2030/about/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/sharkyceo WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

Isabel Costa discusses the impact of childhood trauma on adult challenges in an episode of The Conscious Fertility Podcast. She emphasizes the transformative power of healing the inner child, advocating for self-compassion and forgiveness towards oneself and ancestors. Through practices like self-love and surrendering to a higher purpose, Isabel illustrates how individuals can transition from suffering to inner peace. Key insights include the link between childhood trauma and adulthood challenges, the importance of healing the inner child, and embracing self-love for personal transformation. Tune in for powerful strategies for healing and growth, guiding listeners towards inner peace amid life's challenges.  Key Notes: Impact of Childhood Trauma Healing the Inner Child Compassion and Forgiveness  Embracing Self-Love Surrendering to Higher Purpose Isabel Costa's Bio: Dr. Isabel Costa's journey is a tapestry of diverse roles and impactful contributions. Beginning as a missionary for an ecumenical Christian movement across East and West, she later delved into naturopathy and hypnotherapy, becoming an author and organizer of a prominent Healthy Eating Congress. Her passion for holistic health led her to create a nutrition course while expanding into happiness consultancy and emotional health therapy. Isabel's dedication to peace education through her work with the Women's Federation for World Peace and as an Ambassador of Peace has been complemented by her role as an educator in the Sustainable Global Leadership Academy, shaping her into a multifaceted force for well-being and global harmony. Where To Find Isabel Costa:   Teacher in SGLA – Sustainable Global Leadership Academy. Site: www.consultoradafelicidade.com E-mail: ic.consultoradafelicidade@gmail.com   How to connect to Lorne Brown online and in person (Vancouver, BC)   Acubalance.ca book virtual or in person conscious work sessions with Dr. Lorne Brown  Lornebrown.com   Conscious hacks and tools to optimize your fertility by Dr. Lorne Brown: https://acubalance.ca/conscious-work/     Download a free copy of the Acubalance Fertility Diet & Recipes and a copy of the ebook 5 Ways to Maximize Your Chances of Getting Pregnant from Acubalance.ca   Connect with Lorne and the podcast on Instagram:   @acubalancewellnesscentre @conscious_fertility_podcast @lorne_brown_official DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Acubalance, any guests or contributors to the Conscious Fertility podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Acubalance be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.    

When Ryan, a best-selling author and entrepreneur, turned his battle with chronic migraines into a narrative of wellness, he not only found relief but also a new calling. His story, which unfolds in our latest episode, is a testament to the transformative power of writing and its ability to carve paths to personal fulfilment. As we explore Ryan's transition from blogging about wellness to becoming a published author, we uncover the profound impact that sharing one's journey can have on both the storyteller and the audience.This conversation is more than just an exploration of one man's experience; it's an invitation to find your own voice amidst life's cacophony. Through insights on aligning habits with values and embracing provocative content, we offer strategies for those looking to articulate their perspectives in a world awash with information. Whether you're an aspiring writer or a seasoned scribe, the wisdom shared here about evolving one's style and finding inspiration in the arts has the potential to ignite your creative spark.Concluding this riveting discussion, we delve into the democratization of the literary world via self-publishing and how platforms like Amazon have levelled the playing field for authors. Listeners are encouraged to add value daily, embracing the concept of 'shipping' work regularly to achieve their dreams. If you've ever harboured the desire to share your story, let this episode be the beacon that guides you on the path to authorship and beyond.Key moments in this episode:06:25 The Struggles and Triumphs of Writing 12:10 The Importance of Core Values in Writing18:48 Embracing the Artistic Side of Writing21:10 Practical Strategies for Aspiring Authors23:40 Harnessing AI for Writing Inspiration26:17 The Inspiration and Themes of 'Your Best Decade'27:42 The Power of Intentional Living28:33 The Concept of 'Burn the Boats'34:00 The Journey of Publishing40:52 The Importance of Adding Value DailyHow to reach Ryan:Website: https://www.faheyconsulting.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessrfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessrf88/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanbfahey/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wellnessrfSupport the showThanks for listening to the Revolutionary Man Podcast. If you would like to get more information about our programs use the links below to check us out. It could be the step that changes your life. To join our movement:

Suffering as Compassion, Humility as Medicine: How to Overcome Arrogance The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Episode 111 from Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpe Nyima, "Dropping the Attitude of Being Entirely Unwilling to Suffer Think about all the depression, anxiety and irritation we put ourselves through by always seeing suffering as unfavourable, something to be avoided at all costs. Now, think about two things: how useless this is, and how much trouble it causes. Go on reflecting on this repeatedly, until you are absolutely convinced. Then say to yourself: “From now on, whatever I have to suffer, I will never become anxious or irritated.” Go over this again and again in your mind, and summon all your courage and determination. 2 Cultivating the Attitude of Being Joyful when Suffering Arises Seeing suffering as an ally to help us on the path, we must learn to develop a sense of joy when it arises. Yet whenever suffering strikes, unless we have some kind of spiritual practice to bring to it, one which matches the capacity of our mind, no matter how many times we might say to ourselves: ‘Well, as long as I've got roughly the right method, I'll be able to use suffering and obtain such and such a benefit', it's highly unlikely that we'll succeed. We'll be as far from our goal, the saying goes, as the earth is from the sky. Therefore, use suffering as the basis for the following practices: c. Using Suffering to Overcome Arrogance As I explained before, [as long as we are in samsara] we are never independent or truly free or in control of our lives. On the contrary, we are always dependent on and at the mercy of suffering. So we must eliminate ‘the enemy that destroys anything that is wholesome and good', which is arrogance and pride; and we must do away with the evil attitude of belittling others and considering them as inferior. Transforming Suffering https://podcast.compassionaterecovery.us/all-podcast-teachings/transformsuffering/ Sapiens https://amzn.to/3GEBkId  

North Burn is a meditation teacher and practitioner. For the past fifteen years, he has devoted himself full-time to practice, primarily in Insight Meditation and Soto Zen schools, as well as other immersive settings. Collectively, he has spent five years in monastic communities, two years in silent intensive retreats, and several years in solitude and self-directed study. Some of the teachers who have influenced him the most include Joseph Goldstein, Greg Scharf, Leslie James, and Tenshin Reb Anderson Roshi. In 2016, after the encouragement of his teachers, he began teaching meditation retreats. During the pandemic, he came up with the inspiration to start Boundless Refuge an annual 3-month silent retreat dedicated to transforming suffering into peace by practicing the middle way.  When not teaching or organizing retreats, he devotes substantial energy to meditation practice, engaging with spiritual mentors, and continuing his study of various spiritual modalities and traditions.In this episode, we speak about the benefits of long retreats & intensive meditation practice, Sutric vs Tantric perspectives on Dharma, the pros & cons of being open about spiritual attainments, integrating stories into spirituality, the relationship between psychedelics & meditation, and so much more.*Join the Elevating Consciousness list and get the latest interviews with emerging thinkers in the liminal space straight to your inbox -https://artemzen.ck.page/elevatingconsciousness*Join the "Top Insights" list and get insightful links, in-depth book summaries, and transformational frameworks delivered monthly to your inbox  -  https://artemzen.ck.page/topinsights*Subscribe on Youtube to watch the podcast - youtube.com/c/ArtemZen?sub_confirmation=1*Follow me on Twitter (x) - https://twitter.com/artemzen*Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/artem.zen*For Contact, questions or ideas email me at artem@artemzen.com

Episode 028: In this episode, which was inspired by last week's Sacred Alignment Workshop, we delve into the topic of suffering within the context of the Catholic faith. We begin by dispelling the misconception that life's purpose is the absence of suffering, a viewpoint held by many in the world. Instead, as Catholics, we recognize that suffering is an intrinsic part of life, something Jesus tells us in the gospel. Rather than questioning "Why did this suffering happen to me?" or blaming God, we should ask, "What's the purpose of this suffering, and how can I use it?" Here's what we cover in today's episode: Misconceptions about life's purpose The inescapable reality of suffering Shifting perspective on suffering The misunderstood message of the cross Transforming suffering into a force for good The role of grace in healing Doors are OPEN for The Embodied Catholic Woman Collective! A one-of-a-kind membership for Catholic women. Click >>> HERE to learn more: https://embodiedcatholicwoman.com/join-membership/

Katyayanibetha - The Strong FoundationToday, I want to share a touching story that has left a deep impact on me, as I suffer from MCS myself. I had the honor of interviewing Katyayanibetha, an extraordinary individual who not only conquered Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) but also made it her mission to uplift others facing the same challenges.Meeting Katyayanibetha: An Emotional Encounterhttps://www.thestrongfoundation.com/From the moment I met Katyayanibetha, her resilience and warmth shone brightly. Our conversation revealed an emotional journey that moved me deeply.Katyayanibetha's Triumph Over MCSIn 2007, Katyayanibetha achieved a seemingly impossible feat—she cured herself of MCS. MCS can be a lonely battle, as it forces individuals to navigate a world filled with invisible hazards, often leading to isolation and despair. Katyayanibetha's personal victory over MCS was nothing short of miraculous.Compassion Fuels a MissionKatyayanibetha's remarkable trait is her boundless compassion. Instead of just celebrating her own recovery, she felt an inner calling to assist others still grappling with MCS. This compassion ignited a mission that has touched countless lives.The Heartfelt ConnectionWhile interviewing Katyayanibetha, I was struck by the emotional connection she establishes with fellow MCS sufferers. She truly comprehends the isolation and despair that often accompany MCS, and she is unwavering in her commitment to ensure that no one facing this condition feels alone.Transforming Suffering into HealingKatyayanibetha demonstrates that suffering can be transformed inLETS GO BRANDON GREEN PODCAST - https://letsgobrandongreen.com/

The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and Barbara In this episode, we cover Chapter Ten, Section Six: The Meaning of Surrender - Transforming Suffering Into Peace Gilda Simonet and Barbara Wainwright have been studying Eckhart Tolle's work for ages. For the podcast purposes, we plan to go through the book from start to finish, reading only one section at a time. There are 78 sections of the book! Join our Facebook Group "The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and Barbara" Contribute to our show here: https://anchor.fm/barbara-wainwright/support Learn more about Barbara Wainwright and our Coaching Courses here: http://www.LifeCoachTrainingOnline.com 800-711-4346 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbara-wainwright/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbara-wainwright/support

Guest host Sigal Samuel talks with professor of philosophy and law Nita Farahany about her new book The Battle for Your Brain. In it, Farahany details the new brain-scanning tech that has already arrived, and the risks this poses to our privacy and freedom of thought. Sigal and Nita discuss what this technology can currently do (and what it can't), how new devices might be used by corporations or governments to infringe on our rights, and the prospect of using new technologies to rid ourselves of painful or traumatic memories — even, potentially, before they've been formed. Host: Sigal Samuel (@SigalSamuel), Senior Reporter, Vox Guest: Nita Farahany (@NitaFarahany), author; professor of philosophy & Robinson O. Everett Professor of Law, Duke University References:  The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology by Nita A. Farahany (St. Martin's; 2023) "Your brain may not be private much longer" by Sigal Samuel (Vox; March 17) "BGU develops wearable advanced warning system for epileptic seizures" (Jerusalem Post; Sept. 29, 2020) "Elon Musk shows off updates to his brain chips and says he's going to install one in himself when they are ready" by Ashley Capoot (CNBC; Dec. 1, 2022) "Brain-implant companies balk at moves to regulate their nascent tech" by Sarah McBride (Los Angeles Times; Feb. 19) "NHS trials headset that claims to zap depression" by Katie Prescott (The Times; Jan. 23) "Australian man uses brain implant to send texts from his iPad" by Kristin Houser (Freethink; Nov. 12, 2022) "Is 'brain fingerprinting' a breakthrough or a sham?" by Russell Brandom (The Verge; Feb. 2, 2015) "China Claims It's Scanning Workers' Brainwaves to Increase Efficiency and Profits" by Samantha Cole (VICE; May 1, 2018) "Incriminating Thoughts" by Nita A. Farahany (Stanford Law Review, vol. 64 (2); Feb. 2012) John Stuart Mill, "On Liberty" (1859) Immanuel Kant, Critique of Practical Reason (1788) "Non-conscious brain modulation may help PTSD patients forget their fears" by Brooks Hays (UPI; Feb. 23, 2021) No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh (Parallax Press; 2019)   Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of The Gray Area. Subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Support The Gray Area by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by:  Producer: Erikk Geannikis Engineers: Patrick Boyd & Brandon McFarland Editorial Director, Vox Talk: A.M. Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back in January '23, I sent out a poll to the Zesties on my instagram asking about what advice will they give to their younger self? This episode is a collation of all the responses from you, Zesties, and some public figures, to remind and inspire our present selves. Thank you Zesties for sending in your responses!   Some of the stuff I mentioned on this episode: Episode about dealing with grief: https://www.gleefultalkshow.com/e/s3e12-coping-with-grief-mourning-and-moving-on/ Book mentioned: No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh   Zestie survey: I'd like to know you better! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6CVL2QD   Join the zesty community on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/gleefultalkshow Facebook: www.fb.com/gleefultalkshow Visit us: www.gleefultalkshow.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAq4xOTu7iiaRfPT3t1Nl0Q       Ways to support Gleeful Talkshow: Share to your friends Share on social media Leave a rating on podcasting platforms and Facebook page Buy Glee a cup of coffee or two! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ANQENUPWKT9JS https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gleefultalkshow     Follow Nerdy Fans Podcast on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/nerdyfanspodcast Website: www.nerdyfanspodcast.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/nerdyfanspodcast   Check out my blog: www.theambivertlife.com     Try it through: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=glee Edited with Descript. Try it through: http://descript.com/?lmref=vEytvA

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What is the best thing that we can gift each other? Our mindful, compassionate presence. We discuss the mahayana *(greater) path of dharma, as it applies to recovery from addictions, at any stage. To overcome the root of our addiction, we utilize brain science, trauma psychology and Buddhist practice. In this episode, we will learn and do a practice that considers how to offer something extraordinary. This is the path of bodhisattvas, yogis and Buddhists in recovery. "You can judge me, but please take what's in my hand." The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast - Episode 075 Continuing w the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, #32 Readings from Transforming Suffering and Happiness Want to opine? Leave a message on The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast hotline. Opine on the hotline. (505) 219-1509‬ Compassionate Recovery: Mindful Healing for Trauma and Addictions Available in Kindle, Trade Paperback, Hardcover. The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Theme by Clay Giberson Also available wherever you get your podcasts, such as iTunes, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Google Podcasts

Key Takeaways:[4:17] Mark talks about the experience of almost dying from a rare form of lymphoma when he was in his 30s, and how it was the introduction to facing the unavoidable work of the friction that comes with life.[5:32] We must face what is done to us, but we are more than what has been done to us.[5:41] Mark talks about how the pandemic showed our generation it's time to learn to choose love over fear, and compassion over self-interest.[11:20] One of the first “faults” goes back to the Industrial Revolution, where this is the first time in history that where we live and work is separated.[17:16] Reality TV is our present-day virtual Colosseum.[27:23] Often spiritually, the safest place is in the center.[28:09] Every one of us has a daily and perennial choice between love and fear. But there's a difference between letting fear move through you and obeying it.[34:38] Through solitude, we restore our direct connection to the universe, and through relationships, we restore the wonder of being human and compassion and kindness.[37:11] The bad news is we're always falling. The good news is there's no bottom.[47:56] Mark's challenge and invasion: inhabit life fully by being as open-hearted and as loving as possible. This will require courage, strength, and kindness.Mentioned in This Episode:Productive FlourishingStart Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done, by Charlie GilkeyThe AcademyMomentum AppMark NepoSurviving Storms: Finding the Strength To Meet Adversity, by Mark NepoThe Social DilemmaThink Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day, by Jay SetiNo Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering, by Thich Nhat Hanh

[Transforming Suffering] From Tea Words Vol. Two By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen's early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Fran Ludwig gives an encouragement talk, about how our bodies can transform pain and suffering into love and compassion. (April 18, 2022)

Today, I'm joined by Winnie Chan Wang, a trauma-informed licensed acupuncturist, Reiki practitioner, shadow worker, and shamanic Tao healer. We discuss how trauma and stress impact our overall health, ways to reframe darkness, and why it's so important to practice detachment. Winnie describes the physiological symptoms that she suffered during her divorce, and how that experience inspired her to write her book, Honoring Darkness: Embrace Shadow Work to Nourish and Grow Your Power. Winnie breaks down her ‘recycling program' spiritual practice, which is all about honoring dark emotions like sadness, anger, fear, and shame, and letting out love, light, forgiveness, and compassion into the world. We talk about why it can be difficult to embrace our shadows, but highlight the results that come out of doing that work. Winnie shares how she processes trauma through the lens of Chinese medicine. She provides some insight into the Yin Yang principle and touches on how that has shown up in her life. At the end of the episode, she walks us through a powerful practice that she does when she's facing fear. Listen in to learn more about how trauma impacts longevity, and some tools that can help with processing those feelings. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:Making time to process emotions What Winnie learned about herself through the writing process The feminine healing principleGrowing from challenging experiences The cyclical nature of life Winnie's experience with shadow work   Resources Mentioned:No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh Connect with Winnie: Honoring Darkness: Embrace Shadow Work to Nourish and Grow Your PowerWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube Get in Touch: My WebsiteInstagram Special offers: Download my free eBook: danafrost.com/daily-vitallyOne lucky listener will be selected to win a sleeve of LifeWave Aeon anti-inflammatory patches. To be entered to win, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot your review, and send it to dana@danafrost.com, or pop it into a direct message on Instagram @danafrost. Credit:Podcast Production by the team at Swell PodcastingMusic by Phoebe GreenlandPhotography by Amy Boyle PhotographyPodcast art by SimplyBe. Agency

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George Kinder is the Founder of The Kinder Institute of Life Planning and the author of multiple bestsellers, including The Seven Stages of Money Maturity and Life Planning for You. He has revolutionized financial advice for more than 35 years by training over 4,000 professionals in 30 countries in the field of financial Life Planning. George has won many awards in the financial planning industry, and was named one of the thirty-five most influential people in financial services.  Today, Jonathan and George talk about the psychology of money and where George's unique perspective on money originated. George expounds on The Three Domains of Freedom and why he believes that life outcomes are more important than financial ones. Finally, George talks about his current project, Reflections on Spectacle Pond, which is being released serially (for free) via email. Watch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/ShrEFj27Ubg (https://youtu.be/ShrEFj27Ubg) Key Takeaways00:43 – Jonathan introduces today's guest, George Kinder who joins the show to share some of the early lessons he learned about money growing up  05:32 – George expounds on his views on money  07:48 – Where George's unique perspective on money originated  10:52 – Why life outcomes are more important than financial outcomes  12:10 – The Three Domains of Freedom  16:13 – The transition from financial advisor to training financial advisors  22:31 – The psychology of money  25:45 – Financial tips and best practices  30:35 – What people should ignore when it comes to finances  31:50 – The art of inner listening  35:37 – Jonathan thanks George for joining the show and asks a couple of closing inquiries  Tweetable Quotes“As I've grown older and explored more, I think that the lessons were deeper, and earlier, and richer, and went back even before money was a conscious thing for me.” (03:39) “Money is an abstraction. What's important is life, each of our lives, and the freedom we feel in life.” (04:57)  “I want to live with my writing, with my spirit, with my graphics, with my art. I want to live like an artist. I want to live completely free in that world so that what I bring into the world is pure, and unusual, and intriguing, and not governed by financial forces.” (11:27)  “I think the Dalai Lama said this, but I completely concur. I think it's an enormous moral failure in America, and in the West, that three men own as much as half of the American population own.” (15:36)  “Saving is really valuable. The more you can save, the better. And the more early on you can save and put it to use so it compounds, it's just amazing.” (26:58)  “When I think about what I would love as a tombstone - what people might say about me - is that he encouraged us to be more of who we are. He encouraged us to be more ourselves.” (37:07)  Guest ResourcesGeorge's Websites –https://justanotherrunner.net/ ( )https://www.kinderinstitute.com/george-kinder/ (https://www.kinderinstitute.com/george-kinder/) https://www.georgekinder.com/ (https://www.georgekinder.com/) Reflections on Spectacle Pond: The Weekly Edition George's Books:  Seven Stages of Money Maturity –https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-heins-02ba3b5 ( ) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006V3E2YU/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006V3E2YU/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0)   Life Planning for You –https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-heins-02ba3b5 ( ) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KOEXZIQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KOEXZIQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2) Transforming Suffering Into Listening –https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-heins-02ba3b5 ( ) https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Suffering-into-Wisdom-Mindfulness/dp/0979174333 (https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Suffering-into-Wisdom-Mindfulness/dp/0979174333)  Mindful Money...

Episode Guest: George Kinder, Kinder Institute of Life Planning. Internationally recognized as the father of the Life Planning movement Episode Description: Author, speaker, meditation teacher, and father of the Life Planning movement in financial advice, George Kinder, will describe how Life Planning delivers an exhilarating and meaningful experience for the client. Kinder will briefly discuss Life Planning's five-phase EVOKE methodology, based on mindfulness, that utilizes deep listening and communication skills to uncover clients' dreams of freedom and then delivers them.He will share the evolution of his Life Planning work, as described in his latest book, A Golden Civilization & the Map of Mindfulness, and how it is now being used by groups globally to rethink civilization through an interactive visioning strategy that goes beyond the self or even the larger community but considers the entirety of civilization and empowers leaders to develop the world they want to live in right now. In this episode, you'll discover:The inner listening/mindfulness skills required for mastery of client conversations and the significance of great listening for successful client engagement.The efficacy of the Life Planning model when working with groups to vision and deliver outcomes.About George Kinder:Internationally recognized as the father of the Life Planning movement, the Harvard-educated George Kinder revolutionized financial advice for over 30 years by training over 3,000 professionals in 30 countries in the field of Financial Life Planning. He founded the Kinder Institute of Life Planning in 2003 after 30 years as a practicing financial planner and tax advisor. His three books on money are considered by many to be the seminal works in the burgeoning field of Financial Life Planning.He has written a book on mindfulness,  Transforming Suffering into Wisdom, and his latest book, A Golden Civilization & the Map of Mindfulness, challenges the basic concepts of economics, our understanding of democracy, of space-time, and our own hearts. His objective is to bring greater levels of Freedom everywhere. Get in touch with George Kinder:Program Handout: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/George-Kinder-Presentation.pdf Kinder Institute's website: https://www.kinderinstitute.com/ George's websites: https://www.georgekinder.com/ and https://www.agoldencivilization.com/ Purchase George's Book, A Golden Civilization and The Map of Mindfulness: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/goldenciv Grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition, at https://10keyretirementissues.com/ 

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Ajahn Hasapanna reminds us that we cannot escape from the pain of physical suffering, but we can reduce our mental suffering and she offers advice on this. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

I am so happy to have you here today, I am interviewing my good friend, George Kinder. George is known as the father of life planning. He was a financial advisor who wrote this amazing book that impacted me many years ago around The Seven Stages of Money Maturity and inspired my work. And today, we're having a very different kind of conversation because he's talking about his latest book which he is giving away for free. And, it is poetry that's oriented to the present moment. He ended up chronicling with photographs and with these poems over the course of a year what he experiences in the place that he lives on a pond not that far from Walden pond. But how the nature in this seasons affect his life and it's just a really fun conversation. I love George's work, and I know you'll really enjoy it.   He shares with us his insights:   Right and, and I mean it's when you think about each moment is a moment potentially a freedom for you, and if you take more moments in your life and live more freedom in here. Every encounter you make is going to have that in it, and people are going to see that and feel it and spread it in their own way we don't know. It's a mystery how we impact things. And you know if you get lost in the civilization piece of it and think – ‘Oh it's got a loss, got to change or the votes have to go this way'. Well yeah, I mean that's what you're kind of fighting for, in a way. But if there's a certain randomness to it. There's too much energy around the attachment to the result, just do the good work. And, things will come about. Transformation will occur.   And everywhere I go, I make sure this is part of it, because all we need is one piece of legislation that would require this – ‘a fiduciary standard of obligation is required for all institutions – corporate, nonprofit, and governmental to place the interests of all stakeholders of humanity; of democracy; and the living planet that sustains us. First, above their own self-interest so it's where the reason we're seeing this chaos right now is because we've allowed kind of greed and arrogance. We've rewarded more greed and arrogance that we've rewarded wisdom and compassion.   Absolutely, I mean it's something we don't really even fully understand Confucius. I love reading the ancient masters and teachers. And, one of the things that he said he was, he lived in a time when there was tremendous corruption. And I don't know if you know this, but he died thinking that he failed. There was so much corruption in China was at that point in five or six or seven, different warring states, wars, terrorism, terrible stuff. And he figured out how to solve it. And, a lot of it had to do with being good people; being good; being kind; being responsible. And, he was asked once by, you know, kind of the President, or the Emperor, the CEO of this particular state. The guy said, ‘Hey, you know, how can I start my people, they're thieving, and they're taking advantage of each other; and they're rude; and they're all this kind of stuff. How can I stop them from doing that? And Confucius said – first, really very simple, all you have to do is stop doing it yourself'.   Harvard-educated George Kinder revolutionized financial advice for more than 35 years by training over 4,000 professionals in 30 countries in the field of financial Life Planning. He founded the Kinder Institute of Life Planning in 2003 after 30 years as a practicing financial planner and tax advisor.   George Kinder's latest book, Reflections on Spectacle Pond: The Weekly Edition is available as a free email subscription. Inspired by the 30 years he has spent living at the edge of a small New England pond, the book is a meditative guide to living in nature's cycle, week by week, and moment by moment. Among his seven books, he has written one on mindfulness,  Transforming Suffering into Wisdom, and another book of photography and poetry, A Song for Hana.   Kinder was the first winner of the Financial Planning Association's Heart of Financial Planning Award which recognizes “individuals who demonstrate commitment and passion in doing extraordinary work to contribute or give back to the financial planning community and/or the public.”  He has been named “One of the 35 most influential people in financial services,” “One of the top Icons & Innovators in the financial planning industry,” “the first of 15 transformational advisors whose vision most changed the industry,” and has been inducted into the Financial Planning Magazine Hall of Fame. In 2017, he was awarded the Transparency Trophy by the Transparency Task Force. He has appeared on many radio and television programs and his expertise has been featured in The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, New Model Adviser, Forbes, Time Magazine, FP Today, The Journal of Financial Planning, Investment News, and The New York Times.   Kinder is known for his dynamic presentation skills and has given speeches at professional conferences on five continents. He has spoken at Harvard University, Boston College, Coventry University, Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Allianz, AXA, The Financial Planning Association, The Personal Finance Society, and The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors.   Kinder currently resides in Massachusetts and spends several months per year in London and Hana, Hawaii.   Learn more about George:   Website/Free gift:   https://www.georgekinder.com   Instagram:    https://www.instagram.com/george_kinder   Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeDKinder   LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-d-kinder-0749196   Twitter:   https://twitter.com/GeorgeDKinder

Episode Title:​ ​Transforming Suffering Into MeaningEpisode summary:​ Some people say "my childhood sucked" or "my parents were awful"... Then there's Rich, his childhood sucked and his parents really were awful (early in life) yet he serves and gives his heart to those in need. We cover some seriously tough and deep subjects from human trafficking to redeemed relationships and a WHOLE LOT in between. Guest Name & Bio: Richard Mollica is a counselor with 24 years of experience in drug and alcohol and Mental Health Services. Is a passionate advocate for anti-trafficking and abolition in our country. He is currently the senior pastor st. John's United Church of Christ Easton PAContact Info:rmollica33@gmail.com tiktok.com/@richardmollica https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmollica https://www.facebook.com/richard.mollica https://www.stjohnsministry.com/ Thank you for listening!Please subscribe on iTunes and give us a 5-Star review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-and-self-mastery-show/id1604262089Listen to other episodes and learn more about the show:Website: http://www.themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themindsetandselfmasteryshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Mindset-Self-Mastery-Show-106851941887746LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/78329305Youtube:  www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1tCM7KTe3hrq_-UAa6GHALearn more about Nick, the host: www.NickMcGowan.comGuest Inquiries right here: www.TheMindsetAndSelfMasteryShow.comShare your thoughts here: nick@nickmcgowan.com- Your Friends at “The Mindset & Self-Mastery Show”

Episode Title:​ ​Transforming Suffering Into Meaning Episode summary:​ Some people say “my childhood sucked” or “my parents were awful”… Then there's Rich, his childhood sucked and his parents really were awful (early in life) yet he serves and gives his heart to those in need. We cover some seriously tough and deep subjects from human… Continue reading Transforming Suffering Into Meaning The post Transforming Suffering Into Meaning appeared first on Choose Your Calling.

Pain and suffering enter all of our lives. How do we meet that suffering so that it transforms us rather than defeats us? Jonathan Prescott looks at what suffering is, how it arises, and how to practice with it.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: _________________________________________ Transforming suffering into joy: 6 Strategies to transform challenge How could we allow suffering in this world? Why do bad things happen to us? The presence of suffering, injustice, tragedy is a problem for everyone. Most people, regardless of their background, agree that human beings ought not to suffer, be excluded, be hurt. So how do we make sense of these realities? And how can we transform suffering into joy? IS IT EVEN POSSIBLE? Listen in to today's episode as we discuss strategies to transform suffering into joy. Saving You Is Killing Me- The Tap Back Into Your Power Resource, Support, and Network!  Has someone else's problem become your problem? Is loving someone with an addiction leaving you feeling broken, exhausted, and repeatedly disappointed?  It hurts when you love someone who drinks too much or suffers from an addiction. Life is not normal. You may feel alone, but you are not unique in your pain or dilemma. Nor are you isolated in this situation. Saving You Is Killing Me is a helpful guide to light a darkened path. Regardless of the struggle, you are in, loving someone with an addiction is emotionally, psychologically, and physically draining. You must understand that nobody deserves to suffer - you have the right to live a peaceful and fulfilled life that is full of love! You can, and you will find happiness again! Your journey starts by taking back your power and shifting the focus back onto you! With compassion and grace, a positive psychology practitioner and the author of Saving You Is Killing Me: Loving Someone With An Addiction, Andrea Seydel offers support by sharing her personal experiences and the knowledge she used to help navigate the wreckage of her struggle. She exposes the tremendous power of how our relationships can both hurt us and allow us to heal. Trauma is a fact of life, and navigating the turmoil from loving someone with an addiction can be extremely challenging. Saving You Is Killing Me offers new hope for reclaiming your life. Seydel offers insight and learning opportunities for self-healing, recovery, and resilience that foster an empowering way of life. For more support, information, or to share your story of strength, head over the website:  www.savingyouiskillingme.com https://www.andreaseydel.com/savingyouiskillingme Join us in the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/savingyouiskillingme Grab Your Copy of the Saving You Is Killing Me: Loving Someone With an Addiction Book:       

The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and Barbara In this episode, we cover Chapter Ten, Section 6 The Meaning of Surrender - Transforming Suffering Into Peace Gilda Simonet and Barbara Wainwright have been studying Eckhart Tolle's work for ages. For the podcast purposes, we plan to go through the book from start to finish, reading only one section at a time. There are 77 sections of the book! Thank you for joining us! Learn more about Barbara Wainwright and our Life Coach Courses here: http://www.LifeCoachTrainingOnline.com 800-711-4346

When we are children, unbeknownst to us, neural pathways are being wired together in our brains. This neural-biological wiring colors all our future decisions, how we deal with stress and trauma, and our level of contentment. If we experienced trauma as children, shifting how we interact with the world is not always easy. To discover strategies and concepts that help us heal, Positive Psychology Podcast Host, Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two authors who have their own personal, transformational journeys. Dr. Elizabeth Stanley studies the neural biological wiring in our brain as it relates to stress and trauma. She shares concepts and strategies from her book, Widen the Window. And, Blake D. Bauer found his way out of addiction through meditation and mindfulness which he describes in his book, You Were Not Born to Suffer.

Internationally recognized as the father of the Life Planning movement, the Harvard-educated George Kinder revolutionized financial advice for over 30 years by training over 3,000 professionals in 30 countries in the field of financial Life Planning. He founded the Kinder Institute of Life Planning in 2003 after 30 years as a practicing financial planner and tax advisor. His books and trainings are all about freedom. In his new book, A Golden Civilization and The Map of Mindfulness, Kinder draws on 50 years as a mindfulness practitioner, over 30 years as a mindfulness teacher, and his experience training financial advisors globally to challenge the basic concepts of economics, our understanding of democracy, of space-time, and our own hearts. His objective is to bring greater levels of freedom everywhere. His three books on money, The Seven Stages of Money Maturity, Lighting the Torch, and Life Planning for You, are considered by many to be the seminal works in the burgeoning field of financial Life Planning. Almost twenty years after its publication, his classic Seven Stages of Money Maturity was still featured in a July 2018 Wall Street Journal article “The Financial Books That Should Be on Your Summer Reading List.” He has written one book on mindfulness, Transforming Suffering into Wisdom, as well as a book of photography and poetry, A Song for Hana. Connect with George here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-d-kinder-0749196/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgeDKinder Thanks for listening! We love your support, please subscribe, review, comment and share this episode to help empower and educate more folks around the money stuff! Check out more about us here: www.moneymechanics.com.au www.scottmalcolm.com.au Check out our Financial Service Guide and Privacy Policy here. Follow and like us on socials: Instagram: @moneymechanics Twitter: @moneymechanics Money Mechanics Pty Ltd (ABN 64 136 066 272) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Infocus Securities Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 097 797 049) AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 236523 General Advice Warning Information in this podcast has been prepared for general information purposes only and not as specific advice to any particular person. Any advice contained is General Advice and does not take into account any person's particular investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs. Before making an investment decision based on this advice you should consider, with or without the assistance of a qualified adviser, whether it is appropriate to your particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances. Past performance of financial products is no assurance of future performance. Product Disclosure Statements contain information necessary for you to make a decision whether or not to invest in financial products which may be mentioned in this podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A soothing practice to gentle your energy tone. Starting with Spinal Washing/Golden Light, we illuminate our bodies while clearing energy residues. We practice our sadhanna with the addition of the Complete Breath and Rhythmic Breathing. This brings us to physical ease, using the Golden LIght to support any body area that needs attention. We also recognize our emotional flow and learn how to keep that flow without repetitive energies. Then we meet mental fluidity allowing our minds to smooth. We then release our personality level reality, moving into the higher realms of Light. From this vantage point we practice our subtle sensing of Light, receive a down pouring of illumination from above. We finish by sharing this pristine, clear light with another person, recognizing our connection to all humanity and all creation. Book recommendation: No Mud No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering https://www.powells.com/book/no-mud-no-lotus-the-art-of-transforming-suffering-9781937006853‘Angels of Beauty' music by Sanaya Roman (orindaben.com) Podcast production by iRonick Media (ironickmedia.com) Disclaimer: Breath exercises are not intended to diagnose or treat illness. Anyone undertaking to practice breath awareness and exercises should be mindful of their health and consult their health care practitioner if they have any questions about their fitness for this practice.

There is no realm where only happiness exists. It's up to us as humans to find ways to transform suffering and increase happiness.

#070- This week on The Meg Rock Show, I was able to sit down with Lena Franklin. Lena is a psychotherapist who integrates Eastern philosophy with Western neuroscience. Her holistic healing work is grounded in Buddhist psychology, mindfulness meditation, insight yoga, and energy medicine - in addition to psychodynamic foundations. Lena was raised in a hybrid Buddhist and Christian home and was introduced to meditation at a young age. Throughout a couple of spiritual awakings in her life, Lena got back to yoga and meditation and found that the healing and insight that she received through yoga and meditation was far greater than any therapy session she had been involved in. This led Lena to want to share her knowledge and her healing with as many people as possible. You guys are going to love this episode. You will see Lena's heart for transforming suffering into strength and giving people the ability to tap into their deep passion + guide them on the journey towards inner peace and emotional balance. Lena is also the Founder of the Being Method ~ a meditative method to shift from stress to serenity. Lena has been featured in various media outlets including the New York Times, Modern Luxury, and World Traveler magazines. Take the Manifesting Quiz, https://www.thrivewithmarge.com/quiz Join the Community: Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/themegrock Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/meg.schwarzrock Where to find Lisa: Website, https://www.lenafranklin.com/ Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/iamlenafranklin Twitter, https://twitter.com/iamlenafranklin Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/iamlenafranklin/

Get ready for a full-bodied experience! Join Mark Kutolowski and Kelly Deutsch as they explore what it means to be embodied and how suffering can transform us. We'll talk about: (1) how embodied practices change your physiology, (2) how suffering can carve out spaciousness in us (and how resisting or ignoring it can perpetuate it), (3) the role of anger in activism. He'll also share about Systema, the Russian Orthodox martial arts (the only martial arts born out of Christian tradition), and lead us through an embodied practice from Systema, designed to help us expand our inner capacity. Join us for a juicy conversation!_______________________WELCOME TO SPIRITUAL WANDERLUST.Contemplation. Embodiment. Mysticism. Mischief. Join former nun and neuroscience aficionado Kelly Deutsch as she interviews contemplative teachers, embodiment experts, psychologists, and mystics about the untamed frontiers of interior life. Each episode is jam packed with life-changing stories, spiritual practices, and powerful insight to support your journey toward wholeness and divine intimacy.For FREE resources for your own spiritual journey (like the Psycho-Spritual Maturity Assessment!) - check out www.spiritualwanderlust.org.

You won't want to miss this powerful episode where Lorissa interviews Masters Member Kayla Hudson. Listen in as they discuss the transformation Kayla has experienced as a result of managing her thoughts around motherhood, infertility, and processing pain. Kayla's story and her powerful witness remind us that there is hope even in the suffering and that having the right tools in place can keep us moving forward as we place our trust in God's plan for our lives. 

Today in botanical history, we celebrate a Philadelphia plant lover who we get to know only through his correspondence to other botanists, we'll also learn about the German palm expert and the man who became a director at Kew - but not before becoming an expert in the graves of the fallen during WWI. We'll hear an excerpt from the amateur gardener Helena Rutherford Ely. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book from one of my favorite modern garden experts Robert Kourik. And then we'll wrap things up with a Thay - the Buddhist monk, writer, and peace activist.  And I'll also add naturalist to his list of titles because he draws so much insight from nature - as should we all.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy.   The Daily Gardener Friday Newsletter Sign up for the FREE Friday Newsletter featuring: A personal update from me Garden-related items for your calendar The Grow That Garden Library™ featured books for the week Gardener gift ideas Garden-inspired recipes Exclusive updates regarding the show Plus, each week, one lucky subscriber wins a book from the Grow That Garden Library™ bookshelf.   Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and original blog posts for yourself, you're in luck. I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. So, there's no need to take notes or search for links. The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community where you'd search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Curated News 14 Tips for Planting Your Favorite Bulbs | BHG | Editors   Important Events October 11, 1818  On this day, the Philadelphia botanist Zaccheus Collins to Jacob Bigelow in Boston. Zaccheus was a big-time plant collector and he had a large herbarium of most of the plants in the vicinity of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Zaccheus never published anything, but he corresponded with the botanists of his time, especially Henry Muhlenberg, Frederick Muhlenberg, Stephen Elliott, and Jacob Bigelow. In his letter to Jacob, written on this day, Zaccheus wrote, The schooner Hero [with] Capt. Daggett... may be at Boston as soon as the present letter. On board [is] a little open box containing a growing plant of Aristolochia serpentaria (Virginia snakeroot), roots of Euphorbia ipecac (American ipecac), Spiraea trifoliata( Bowman's Root), & Convolvulus pandurata (wild sweet potato vine).  These were put up under the direction of the worthy Mr. Bartram, my friend, still living at the old Bot. gardens, home of the father of Amer. Botany.  You will only have to pay the freight. October 11, 1825 Birth of Hermann Wendland, German botanist. He followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, both botanists, and served as director of the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen in Hannover. Each generation of Wendlends had their specialty; the grandfather worked with ericas or heather, the father's focus was phyllodineous acacias, and Hermann's love was the palm family, the Arecaceae. Hermann's monograph established the classification for palms. He's remembered in the South American palm genus Wendlandiella. During his life, Hermann turned Herrenhausen into the world's leading garden for palm cultivation and research. Herrenhausen's palm collection was unrivaled, and the focus on these stately and elegant trees resulted in Herrenhausen's construction of the tallest glasshouse in all of Europe. In addition to naming over 500 palm species, Hermann named the Arizona palm Washingtonia filifera in memory of George Washington. Hermann is also remembered for calling the genus Saintpaulia (African violet) after Baron Walter von Saint Paul. In 1882, Baron Walter was the Governor of the Usambara (“Ooh-sahm-bar-ah”) District in German East Africa. During his time there, he explored the Usambara Mountains located in northeastern Tanzania. There, in the cloud forests, he collected seeds and specimens of a small herb, which he sent home to Herrenhausen. Hermann immediately cultivated the little plants, and he recognized that they were an entirely new species in an entirely new genus. And so, he named the plant Saintpaulia ionantha (“saint-paul-ee-ah ii-o-nan' thah”). Today we call the plant by its common name, the African violet. Hermann also called it the Usambara veilchen ('Usambara violet'). Today, African violets continue to be one of the most popular house plants. But, at home in their native Usambara Mountains, the plants face extinction.   October 11, 1875 Birth of Arthur William Hill, English botanist, and taxonomist. He served as Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Before he became director of Kew, he worked on a project for the Directorate of Graves Registration and Enquiries, the entity in charge of locating the graves of Britains service members who died during WWI.  In 1915, Arthur became part of this project and served as horticulture advisor. The job required visits throughout Europe and the middle east. Anywhere the war was fought, Arthur visited - from France to Turkey, Italy to Palestine. In 1916, during the month of March alone, Arthur visited thirty-seven cemeteries. In 1917, Arthur visited the Somme Battlefields in France and wrote poignantly about the poppies and wildflowers that grew in the aftermath of the fighting that had occurred in the summer and fall of the previous year. Although the landscape was pockmarked from shells, Arthur wrote, ...One saw only a vast expanse of weeds of cultivation, which so completely covered the ground and dominated the landscape that all appeared to be a level surface. In July, poppies predominated, and the sheet of colour as far as the eye could see was superb; a blaze of scarlet unbroken by tree or hedgerow. No more moving sight can be imagined than this great expanse of open country gorgeous in its display of colour, dotted over with half-hidden white crosses of the dead. In no British cemetery, large or small, however beautiful or impressive it may be, can the same sentiments be evoked or feelings so deeply stirred. Nowhere, I imagine, can the magnitude of the struggle be better appreciated than in this peaceful, poppy-covered battlefield hallowed by its many scattered crosses.   Unearthed Words After five or six years, I dig up my Roses about October tenth, cut the tops down to about twelve inches, cut out some of the old wood, cut off the roots considerably, trench the ground anew, and replant. The following year the Roses may not bloom very profusely, but afterward, for four or five years, the yield will be great. My physician in the[128] country is a fine gardener and particularly successful with Roses. We have many delightful talks about gardening. When I told him of my surgical operations upon the Roses, he was horrified at such barbarity and seemed to listen with more or less incredulity. So I asked him if, as a surgeon as well as physician, he approved, on occasion, of lopping off a patient's limbs to prolong his life, why he should not also sanction the same operation in the vegetable kingdom. He was silent. ― Helena Rutherford Ely, A Woman's Hardy Garden   Grow That Garden Library Designing and Maintaining Your Edible Landscape Naturally by Robert Kourik  This book came out in 1986. And in 2005, it was back in print by popular demand. Now, as per usual, Robert is ahead of the curve here. He's talking about incorporating edibles into the landscape and he was doing this way back in the eighties. So props to Robert. Now, what I love about all of Robert Kirk's books.   Is how practical and experience-based is advisive. And as with his other books, he puts tons of resources at the end of this book as well.  So make sure to check that out. In this book, Robert mainly focuses on the edible plants you can put in your garden. That will help fertilize the soil and attract beneficial insects like pollinators and then provide additional benefits like helping your garden with issues like erosion or sheltering your home from cold heat and wind. Robert also talks about how to incorporate edibles in trouble spots.  So think about areas where water is a problem or where you maybe don't get that much sun. Well. Robert guides you through all of that and makes edible suggestions for those areas as well. In this book, Robert also talks about making your soil better. He walks you through a ton of tree pruning styles. And he even dishes up some gourmet recipes. Because, of course, if you're growing edibles, You're going to want to eat them. That's the best part. This book is 382 pages of edible landscaping from a master. Robert installed his very first edible landscape back in 1978.  And he brings all of that experience to bear in this fantastic resource. You can get a copy of Designing and Maintaining Your Edible Landscape Naturally by Robert Kourik and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $18.   Today's Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart October 11, 1926 Birth of Thích Nhất Hạnh (“Tick Nyot Hahn”), Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk and peace activist. His students call him Thay (pronounced “Tay” or “Tie”), which is Vietnamese for “teacher.” In 1982 he cofounded The Plum Village, a Buddhist monastery in southern France. Thay often uses nature to teach. In 2014, he wrote No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering.  He once wrote, Wilting flowers do not cause suffering.  It is the unrealistic desire that flowers not wilt that causes suffering. In Fidelity: How to Create a Loving Relationship That Lasts (2011), Thai wrote, Every time you breathe in and know you are breathing, every time you breathe out and smile to your out-breath, you are yourself, you are your own master, and you are the gardener of your own garden. In his 1992 book, Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Thay wrote, I have lost my smile, but don't worry. The dandelion has it.   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/QoZ9Nx-8Lb8 What if there was no death? In this episode of Luisa TV, I share more of my personal experiences of my mother's transition. "We can often think that we have all the time in the world, but like love I have come to lean that death too, does not fit into a schedule, we cannot reschedule it, it does not work in alignment with our calendar diary, it can happen when we least expect it." Grief is different for everyone, there is no manual are there is no timeframe and there are no rules. If you've ever searched for how to live life, to transform grief, you will LOVE this episode. We are spiritual beings having a physical experience and learning to love both ourselves and others, expediates the spiritual evolution of our soul. The main reason we are here is to learn love, so please ask yourself in any situation – “what would love do?” In our darkest moments there is ALWAYS hope and there is ALWAYS light. Life is short, tell those who travel alongside you -both in the physical and nonphysical realms that - you love them and say it often, they will hear you. With Much Love... Au revoir Luisa x If you liked this episode, please do subscribe to our channel and let us inspire you to live a life you love. ❤️ https://www.youtube.com/c/PassionHarvest/ Thank you for watching! ➡️Intuited Reading: https://passionharvest.com/intuited-reading/ ➡️Passion Mentoring: https://passionharvest.com/passion-mentoring-courses/ Passion Harvest Website: https://passionharvest.com/ Passion Harvest on Social You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PassionHarvest/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PassionHarvest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Passionharvest Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3BogbavOan3FP1r1JXLxmV Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-796690230 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/passion-harvest/id1451566598 Leave a Podcast Review in iTunes http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1451566598 #LuisaTV #Passionharvest #Death

Brian chats with George Kinder, the father of the modern financial life planning movement. George is the founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning. He has more than 30 years of experience as a practicing financial planner and tax advisor and has trained more than 3,000 professionals in 30 countries. In the episode, George talks about the importance of passion, and how his passion for creating a strong training model fueled him to draft his famous three questions. He also discusses how his purpose continues to evolve as his life grows and changes. Episode Highlights Mission-driven businesses are driven to a higher purpose. George defines a mission-driven business as one that is driven toward a larger purpose. “It's a business that is dedicated to a higher purpose, one way or another,” he said. But it's not just the business itself that can be oriented toward a bigger cause, George said. The people who run the business, the community, the staff, and the consumers can all be part of that larger purpose. “If they are going to be mission-driven, businesses also have to be really personal and really connected with who we are,” George said. Passion comes before precision. George Kinder is perhaps best known for his three Kinder questions:  Imagine you are financially secure, that you have enough money to take care of your needs, now and in the future. How would you live your life? Would you change anything? Let yourself go. Don't hold back on your dreams. Describe a life that is complete and richly yours. Now imagine that you visit your doctor, who tells you that you have only 5-10 years to live. You won't ever feel sick, but you will have no notice of the moment of your death. What will you do in the time you have remaining? Will you change your life and how will you do it? (Note that this question does not assume unlimited funds.) Finally, imagine that your doctor shocks you with the news that you only have 24 hours to live. Notice what feelings arise as you confront your very real mortality. Ask yourself: What did you miss? Who did you not get to be? What did you not get to do? In the interview, George stressed that he didn't arrive at those questions overnight. He established his passion for training and life planning well before the three questions were set in stone. “The precision of that model took a while,” he said. “You got the passion for it, and little things get tweaked.” Passion can fuel you to do great things. When developing the questions, George noticed what brought his clients alive during their meetings. It led to a central question: “What brings them into a passionate relationship with their life that they're feeling like they can make a difference? That they can be who they want to be? And that they can make a real difference to the world around them?” For George, that passion was training life planners. Although he started his work as a financial planner and tax advisor as a way to earn money, his passion for helping clients craft a vision of their life -- and then ultimately step into that life -- fueled him to develop the three questions. “I became passionate about creating the strongest model for training that I could possibly imagine that would deliver advisors into being mission-driven advisors, having their own mission-driven businesses, and then delivering all of their clients into living mission-driven lives,” he said. One thing that still amazes both Brian and George is watching clients find their spark and come alive. Once clients find their passions -- and know someone believes in them -- they turn into problem solvers. “What astonished me was that when you lit somebody's fire, when you got them passionable about their lives, they went at it,” George said. “Suddenly, they solved a lot of the obstacles that stood in their way.” Resources + Links Kinder Institute of Life Planning George's books: The Seven Stages of Money Maturity: Understanding the Spirit and Value of Money in Your Life, Life Planning for You: How to Design & Deliver the Life of Your Dreams, Transforming Suffering into Wisdom:: Mindfulness and The Art of Inner Listening, A Golden Civilization and The Map of Mindfulness, Lighting the Torch: The Kinder Method(TM) of Life Planning, A Song for Hana & the Spirit of Leho'ula Brian's Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook  About Brian and the Mission Driven Business Podcast  Brian Thompson, JD/CFP, is a tax attorney and certified financial planner who specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who run mission-driven businesses. The Mission Driven Business podcast was born out of his passion for helping social entrepreneurs create businesses with purpose and profit. On the podcast, Brian talks with diverse entrepreneurs and the people who support them. Listeners hear stories of experiences, strength, and hope and get practical advice to help them build businesses that might just change the world, too.

A Jungian psychotherapist who approaches the most seemingly ordinary human experience with the curiosity and reverence of a philosopher and a poet, Mitchell Smolkin, MACP, RP, is a profoundly interesting conversation partner. We work through some big questions in this episode. Specifically, we discuss how therapy can intersect with spirituality in moments of great suffering to be a profound meaning-making tool in our lives. How do we find dignity in suffering? [1:30] Accepting suffering and resisting violence to the individual; Carl Jung's influence and his “appetite for mythology” as a tool for making meaning; 12 Step Recovery as a framework. How can we use art and religious narratives to make meaning? [8:45] The Art of Marc Chagall; Religious narratives as a tool for making sense out of daily life; Video games as mythological frameworks. Why is it so difficult to talk about spiritual and religious identity? [13:30] Complexities of religious identities; Jewish rituals of collective mourning after the crusades; Spiritual practice as a collective connection rather than the modern idea of self-development. How do you work with religion and spirituality in the therapy room? [20:00] Transforming suffering into poetry; Charles Darwin - no single organism is exactly the same as another; Carl Jung - everyone has their psychology. How can we acknowledge and work with our cultural and spiritual inheritance in therapy? [27:30] Forgiving frailties of the individual human psyche, re: group fanaticism, mob mentality; Mass graves of Indigenous children in Canada and the Catholic Church; Reckoning with the realities of history without judging. What would you say to people who are suffering right now? [36:30] Healing involves connection, and connection requires risk; Intimacy comes with pain because it touches against our wounds; Going deep into the lexicon of our pain For Mitchell's podcast, look up "The Dignity of Suffering" wherever podcasts are found. Also, you can visit Mitchell at https://mitchellsmolkin.com/ For more of Matt Shedd's work, visit https://mattshedd.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/finding-help/message

In this episode we dive into the topics of pain and suffering.  I share insight into how our physiology drives us to do the very opposite thing that we need to bring harmony on a soul level, and offer some tips and practices you can use to help transform suffering.   Tag Words: spiritual living, spiritual life, suffering, first noble truth, transform suffering, yoga, meditation, reiki, reiki master, reiki master teacher, yoga life, healing, spiritual healing, soul medicine

When we are children, unbeknownst to us, neural pathways are being wired together in our brains. This neural-biological wiring colors all our future decisions, how we deal with stress and trauma, and our level of contentment. If we experienced trauma as children, shifting how we interact with the world is not always easy. To discover strategies and concepts that help us heal, Positive Psychology Podcast Host, Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two authors who have their own personal, transformational journeys. Dr. Elizabeth Stanley studies the neural biological wiring in our brain as it relates to stress and trauma. She shares concepts and strategies from her book, Widen the Window. And, Blake D. Bauer found his way out of addiction through meditation and mindfulness which he describes in his book, You Were Not Born to Suffer.

I am personally celebrating my entry into the hundreds of episodes by taking a break, but that doesn't mean that you don't still get some great content. So, I am offering a reprise of one of my most popular episodes called ‘No Mud, No Lotus’. It's about transforming suffering. It's good, useful information for your family building journey. I love it. I hope you love it too.

This week's Dharma Talk is entitled Transforming Suffering into Motivation by Marcus Casey. As much as we may want to look away from our own suffering and the suffering around...

Buddhist monk and zen master thich nhat hanh helps us to transform our suffering into happiness through mindfulness meditation.

In this episode Ariel discusses the issues that arise with the old world paradigm of creating a “gap” from our existing state to what we want to move towards in both our personal lives and organizational settings. It often creates fear and suffering that is not necessarily needed or useful for the world we want to create. As a collective, we can transform the suffering gap to presence and pleasure in the future with a loose hold on expectations and a strengthening sense of purpose, devotion and familiarity with discomfort in uncertainty. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ariel-grace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ariel-grace/support

Episode 177: Dealing with Anger - Interview Lara Johnson Welcome back to the Love Your Story podcast. Today we are talking about ANGER and how to deal with it. Anger, like all the “negative” emotions we feel, is often something we feel like we have to suppress in order to be a “good” person. But what happens when we suppress our feelings rather than allow and experience them? I’m not advocating for zero self-control, rather I want to explore with you a real life story that can show us what suppressed anger can do to us and how acceptance and allowance of our emotions helps us heal. Today my guest is Lara Johnson. After being molested as a child Lara was angry. Anger became her constant companion, but also her shackles. Giving herself permission to BE angry changed her life and allowed her to move on once and for all. Stay tuned to hear her story and to talk to this now certified life coach as she helps us with tips and understanding for dealing with our own emotions. Tune in to the audio program to hear Lara's interview. Thick That Hang said, in The Heart of the Buddhas’s teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy and Liberation, “Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything - anger, anxiety, or possessions - we cannot be free.”  and, Mark Twain said,  “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”  All our emotions, the ones we label “good” and “bad,” are perhaps all here to teach us love. In this case the idea of self-love being key - giving ourselves permission to feel what we feel and love ourselves through those emotions we label as “negative” or “bad.” When the key to healing is allowing space for us to feel our way through the experience without judgement of ourselves, we can move more smoothly forward through our lives. We propel ourselves forward through the experiences that feel like road blocks. So much easier said than done, especially because this allowing may be in direct conflict with how you’ve been trained - not to allow a place for “bad” emotions. But today’s discussion is a beam of light on how we make it through with love and grace. Your challenge this week is to choose a powerful emotion you are feeling - something WILL come up this week, and instead of fighting it off or feeling bad for feeling it, practice sitting with it and just letting it be with you for a bit, without judgement. Ask it how long it needs to stay and notice what it may be protecting you from. Some of these insights will give you the clarity to accept with love. Thanks for being here today. Don’t forget you can get your copy of LIFE - Living Intentional and Fearless Everyday - the 21 LIFE connection challenges on Amazon - start the 21 Challenges to create more self-care, more connection and more possibility in your own life or give it as a gift and help someone else create these wonderful things in their life. Would sure appreciate a review of the podcast, on whatever platform you listen. Those reviews help me know my work with stories is reaching and helping. Have a great week creating your best life story.

Join Adam Coelho for a 20 minute guided meditation in which we practice a Tibetan practice called Tonglen in which we imagine ourselves transforming suffering into love and kindness and sending that love and kindness out into the world. During this practice we begin by calming the mind and then transition to the Tonglen practice in which we imagine ourselves breathing in suffering, transforming it into love and kindness and sending it back out into the world. We close by practicing embodying hopefulness and sending that out to those that need it most right now. I hope you find this guided practice to be supportive. As a reminder, I will be releasing a new guided meditation practice every other week, alternating with a new podcast episode (Hit the Subscribe button!). Since this podcast is all about developing mindfulness and living the life that is ours to live, here and now, I share these practices with you in hopes you use them and grow in your own self awareness and self compassion. I love taking requests when I lead meditations. Please share your feedback and requests for what you'd like me to focus on in the guided meditation by commenting at MindfulFIRE.org. Please share this with your friends and write us a 5 Star review on Apple Podcasts!

Show SummaryLife is most assuredly, not linear. It's littered with both blessings and bruises, a 2-sided coin. In the main, what is at issue, is our attitude! As you listen to Rabbi Alicia, your heart will be in for a special life-giving treat! ENJOY!Key Topics: It's been suggested by some that in life, we ought not to shoot too high, Others feel that it's just the opposite. Getting Rabbi Alicia's take will glue you to your seat!When you ask someone how they are, is it with your voice or your heart? The difference is HUGE and can determine whether they were better off with your silence, or not.If all progress begins by telling the truth, what is truth?Resources:Alan Freedman's Email address - therabbi@thewalkbook.comShareable Link to this episode - https://www.buzzsprout.com/859273/5177530Call to Action:Link to free Audible Trial - http://www.audibletrial.com/mybestversionLink to automatically receive newly released podcast episodes - http://eepurl.com/g1DSf9Free Audible Trial ProgramEnroll using my custom URL and you'll have a free membership for 30 days.You can cancel anytime,Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/mep/dashboard)

What's up Witches!? This weeks episode is all about my favorite books that I've read in 2019.  This pod covers: My favorite books for this year on spirituality, astrology, developing intuition, and self-improvement  ———— Book List:  **some links may be affiliate** “Field Guide to Lucid Dreaming: Mastering the Art of Oneironautics” by Dylan Tuccillo, Jared Zeizel, and Thomas Peisel https://amzn.to/35zl8Ue “Kitchen Table Tarot” by Melissa Cynova https://amzn.to/2sCdGtb “Psychic Navigator” by John Holland https://amzn.to/2Z0OjNu  “Clear Home, Clear Heart: Learn to Clear the Energy of People and Places” by Jean Haner https://amzn.to/2YWfxFe ”No Mud, No lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering” by Thicht Naht Hanh https://amzn.to/35xTJSH  “Your Microcosm: The Astrological Planets” by Marina Kuhn https://amzn.to/2YYzz1K  “Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life: How to Use Feng Shui to Get Love, Money, Respect, and Happiness” by Karen Rauch Carter https://amzn.to/34xf79B  “How to Meet and Work with Spirit Guides” by Ted Andrews https://amzn.to/2sHGRL9 “Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.” by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/35sSrIJ “I Will Teach You to be Rich” by Ramit Sethi https://amzn.to/2M71Qhl  -------------------- My Website: www.spacewitchastrology.org Instagram: @spacewitchastrology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spacewitchastrology/ E-mail (business inquiries ONLY): spacewitchpodcast@gmail.com

Lama Palden Drolma  presents the Tibetan meditation practice, Tonglen, in a way that is accessible to Westerners. It combines breath, awareness, imagination, and an energetic transformation process that opens our hearts to reveal and cultivate kindness, love, compassion and wisdom. This practice can be used in our everyday life in an “on-the-spot” meditation.  Lama Palden Drolma is the author of Love on Every Breath: Tonglen Meditation for Transforming Pain into Joy (New World Library 2019) Interview Date: 7/16/2019         Tags: MP3, Lama Palden Drolma, Tonglen, Niguma, Dilgo Khyentse, Chenrezig, three jewels, Buddha, Sanga, Dharma, sin, Matthew Fox, mantra, Kalu Rinpoche, 16th Karmapa, Meditation, Personal Transformation, Buddhism

Lama Palden Drolma presents the Tibetan meditation practice, Tonglen, in a way that is accessible to Westerners. It combines breath, awareness, imagination, and an energetic transformation process that opens our hearts to reveal and cultivate kindness, love, compassion and wisdom. This practice can be used in our everyday life in an “on-the-spot” meditation. Lama Palden Drolma is the author of Love on Every Breath: Tonglen Meditation for Transforming Pain into Joy (New World Library 2019) Interview Date: 7/16/2019 Tags: MP3, Lama Palden Drolma, Tonglen, Niguma, Dilgo Khyentse, Chenrezig, three jewels, Buddha, Sanga, Dharma, sin, Matthew Fox, mantra, Kalu Rinpoche, 16th Karmapa, Meditation, Personal Transformation, Buddhism

DAILY INSPIRATION: Story of having a stillborn DAILY UNIVERSAL LAW: Law of Dharma DAILY SPIRITUAL PRACTICE: Live with purpose DAILY CHALLENGE: Journal about your triumphs, passions, and skillset

Topics: Free vs Premium content; disclosure of secrets from social institutions; feeding the nervous system; survival mode transforming to consciousness; dealing with despair; inevitability of evolution; humans as cells in Gaia's body; illusion of impotence, healing duality; believing a different future; rewriting our stories

In this interview, George Kinder, a global thought leader and mindfulness meditation teacher, talks about his latest book, A Golden Civilization & The Map of Mindfulness (Serenity Point Press, 2018).  He states, “If we want our children to live in a Golden Civilization, the first step is for each of us to imagine it.” To do this, we must reflect upon what really matters and endeavor to work collectively to make mindful changes. George Kinder, known as the father of the Life Planning movement, revolutionized the profession of financial advice by training over 3,000 professionals world-wide in the field of Financial Life Planning.  Harvard educated, he is the recipient of numerous professional awards, a sought after speaker at industry events and conferences, a regular guest on media programs, and the founder and CEO of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning. His expertise extends beyond the role of speaker or advisor.  He is an artist, poet, photographer, author, mindfulness practitioner and teacher. He leads weekly meditation classes and retreats around the world.  His articles have appeared in The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, New Model Adviser, Forbes, and Time magazine. He is the author of Life Planning for You: How to Design & Deliver the Life of Your Dreams (2014), Transforming Suffering into Wisdom: The Art of Inner Listening (2011), A Song for Hana & the Spirit of Leho’ula (2007) and The Seven Stages of Money Maturity: Understanding the Spirit and Value of Money in Your Life (2006).  Elizabeth Cronin, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist and mindfulness teacher with offices in Brookline and Norwood, MA.  You can follow her on Instagram or visit her website at https://drelizabethcronin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, George Kinder, a global thought leader and mindfulness meditation teacher, talks about his latest book, A Golden Civilization & The Map of Mindfulness (Serenity Point Press, 2018).  He states, “If we want our children to live in a Golden Civilization, the first step is for each of us to imagine it.” To do this, we must reflect upon what really matters and endeavor to work collectively to make mindful changes. George Kinder, known as the father of the Life Planning movement, revolutionized the profession of financial advice by training over 3,000 professionals world-wide in the field of Financial Life Planning.  Harvard educated, he is the recipient of numerous professional awards, a sought after speaker at industry events and conferences, a regular guest on media programs, and the founder and CEO of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning. His expertise extends beyond the role of speaker or advisor.  He is an artist, poet, photographer, author, mindfulness practitioner and teacher. He leads weekly meditation classes and retreats around the world.  His articles have appeared in The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, New Model Adviser, Forbes, and Time magazine. He is the author of Life Planning for You: How to Design & Deliver the Life of Your Dreams (2014), Transforming Suffering into Wisdom: The Art of Inner Listening (2011), A Song for Hana & the Spirit of Leho’ula (2007) and The Seven Stages of Money Maturity: Understanding the Spirit and Value of Money in Your Life (2006).  Elizabeth Cronin, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist and mindfulness teacher with offices in Brookline and Norwood, MA.  You can follow her on Instagram or visit her website at https://drelizabethcronin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The spiritual path isn't all just for fun. We're trying to do something here. We're trying to reduce our suffering and change the way our suffering spills out of us and on to other people. But how do we do that?

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh says that the point of spiritual practice is to generate happiness and transform suffering. In this talk to the Anacortes Mindfulness Community, Jonathan Prescott explores what this means and how we can practice happiness.

A conversation with Christine Cheung, a member of the Order of Interbeing, Teacher, Author, and Business owner of Mindful Joyful Parenting. Christine shares a happy moment with me, her story of transforming suffering, and spontaneous singing. Hope you enjoy and remember that no matter how hard things can be there are always many conditions for happiness that are present. This conversation was recorded on location at Plum Village Mindfulness Center, New Hamlet.  We are so grateful to Christine Cheung for her mindfulness practice, for sharing her wisdom and compassion with us. Grateful to Thich Nhat Hahn for his compassionate teachings, for the Plum Village Sangha, and to all the dear teachers that have come before us.  If you want to find out more about Plum Village, or the Order of Interbeing please visit their website www.Plumvillage.org. To find out more about the Be the Light Podcast or your host Maria Kammerer please go to www.attunecincinnati.com.

In a listener-requested podcast I relate how the story of releasing cows from Thich Nhat Hanh’s book No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering, helped me find freedom from suffering over a series of minor personal losses and disappointments...and freedom FROM the losses themselves. We each have "cows" we're grasping onto. According to Thich Nhat Hanh, our biggest "cows" are our narrow ideas of happiness. We suffer because of grasping to those ideas. Every one of us has cows to be released. We continue to suffer until we are able to release the very ideas themselves. Join me as I tell me story about finding freedom from the suffering of loss—and from the losses themselves—by digging my lotus roots into the mud of life, to become relaxed and tender, instead of rigid.    

A Community of Transformation: Transforming Suffering (1 Peter 3:8-18)

Martin talks to George Kinder about life planning and why it has become so popular in the UK. Kinder is a Harvard educated financial planner, philosopher, mindfulness teacher, author, and the founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning; an organization that has trained over 3000 professionals in 30 countries in what is considered the gold standard for adviser-client relationship skills. Among his six books, three are on money: The Seven Stages of Money Maturity, Lighting the Torch, and Life Planning for You, and one on mindfulness Transforming Suffering into Wisdom. His newest, A Golden Civilization will address the crises in economics and democracy and explore how to create a Golden Civilization that might last 1000 generations. The recipient of many financial industry awards, he was recently named by Investment News the first of the fifteen most transformational financial advisers whose vision most changed the financial planning industry over the past thirty years. His expertise has been widely featured in: The Financial Times, New Model Adviser, Forbes, Time Magazine, FP Today, The Journal of Financial Planning, Investment News, and The New York Times. Wednesday 14:30 - 15:10 Implementing true Financial Life Planning Advisors are becoming increasingly aware of the importance in understanding not only a client’s financial situation, but also how their aspirations and values tie into their financial lives. Hear from the “father of life planning," George Kinder, as well as practitioners who have implemented various life-centric approaches into their practice as they share their processes, techniques, and tools used in this evolving space.

Reflection: Transforming Suffering and Awakening the Heart - There is power and potential in a time of darkness to remind us of what we really cherish. In this reflection, we practice ways of paying attention that can help us transform suffering into freedom, in our own lives and in the world around us. The reflection closes with a reading of “School Prayer” by Diane Ackerman. Excerpt from Darkness of the Womb – Four Key Steps in Transforming Suffering a talk given on January 25, 2017.

Darkness of the Womb – Four Key Steps in Transforming Suffering (from 2017-01-25) - We can either repeat old fear based patterns, or our suffering can awaken us to a deeper wisdom and greater love. This talk explores four principles in relating to difficulty that move us towards healing and freedom—both personally and as a society. NOTE: Tara was traveling and teaching this week and asked for this timely talk from the archives be posted. Your support enables us to continue to offer these talks freely. If you value them, I hope you will consider offering a donation at this time at www.tarabrach.com/donation/. With gratitude and love, Tara

Sadness in Gratitude. What are you stuck on? Sort Out/Take Care of vs. coping. Embrace the hurt.  Nourish happiness. Be courageous, let go. Dharma Glimpse by Lay Minister Wendy Shinyo and Dharma Talk by Rev Koyo Kubose.

Darkness of the Womb - Four Key Steps in Transforming Suffering (2017-01-25) - We can either repeat old fear based patterns, or our suffering can awaken us to a deeper wisdom and greater love. This talk explores four principles in relating to difficulty that move us towards healing and freedom - both personally and as a society.

No Storm Lasts Forever: Transforming Suffering Into Insight with author Dr. Terry A. Gordon As a cardiologist, Dr. Terry Gordon dealt with life-and-death circumstances on a daily basis. He learned that life is precious and tenuous; it can change in an instant. Such a dramatic shift occurred when his son, Tyler, was involved in a car accident, sustaining a severe spinal-cord injury that left him paralyzed. Leading his family through the experience, Terry's journey resulted in a spiritual awakening to a clearer understanding of life and the truths it has to offer. Terry has learned that our experiences become calamities only if we make the conscious decision to make tragedies out of them. Rather than lamenting the so-called adversities, we can choose to be grateful for them, embracing them as gifts from the Divine. These gifts provide fertile soil for growth and enlightenment, offering us the opportunity to transform turmoil, disappointment, and suffering into understanding, insight, and resolve . . . and such gifts are presented to you in No Storm Lasts Forever. One of Terry's missions in life is saving the lives of our most precious resource, our children. After the tragic death of Josh Miller, a 15-year old football player at Barberton High School, Dr. Gordon, as then president of the Summit County Ohio American Heart Association helped to raise the funds to place automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in every junior and high school. His community became the first county of its size in the nation to do so. For his efforts, the American Heart Association named him the National Physician of the Year 2002 For more information visit: http://www.drterrygordon.com/

Dear friends,  This week, we continue with talks given by Thich Nhat Hanh at Deer Park Monastery in October.  In this talk, Thay delves deeply into conciousness, both individual and collective.  As individuals, we can selectively water our positive seeds and take good care of our negative seeds. Thay invites us to also be selective in our relationships and the community that we live in, as they contribute to the collective conciousness that we consume every day. With this care, we can create a foundation where transformation of our suffering is possible. Please take a moment this week to visit deerparknunnery.org and donate to the building of a place where the Deer Park sisters can live. The volunteers at the Deer Park Dharmacast thank you. Remember, you can always find the Deer Park Dharmacast at dpcast.net, Facebook, iTunes and Twitter.  Now, enjoy this moment to stop and look deeply.

This is the opening Dharma Talk with two special guest dharma teachers:  the most Venerable Suhita Dharma, the first ordained African American Buddhist monk, and the Rev. Angel Kyodo Williams, founder of the Center for Transformative Change in Berkeley.  The teachers share about the retreat theme, Transforming Suffering: Touching Peace & Freedom. If you would like to attend a retreat to practice in the Plum Village tradition, please check the following websites for retreat information in your area.   www.deerparkmonastery.org  www.bluecliffmonastery.org  www.magnoliagrovemonastery.org  www.plumvillage.org  Peace

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