Podcasts about when you're falling

SEASONS OF THE SOUL: 38 LYRIC POEMS by Beverley ManleyNamed Moonflower, "one who blooms in the darkness," by an Acoma Pueblo tribal elder in the 1960s, Manley's 38 poems burst forth with love, resiliency, and sheer joy. Playful, yet poignant, the author's skill with the written word pulls you in and holds you until the very end.Beverley Manley lives in the small desert town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. A childhood rooted in the Great Depression and the Jim Crow South could have defined and held her. But instead, she chose love, light, adventure and freedom. Her wanderlust led her to San Francisco during the 1960s, where her true spirit was finally embraced. Deciding on a career in accounting, her off-hours were filled with music, art, and museums. Buddhism continues to ground her spiritually, and she has a deep passion for the plight of Indigenous peoples. She has written a couple books on poetry, with the second one in collaboration with Mark Matousek (the internationally best-selling author of When You're Falling, Dive and The Boy He Left Behind) serving as her editor.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1667886169?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_WVZXNAHHMR98G868B0MS_1https://www.readersmagnet.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/1424bmrm.mp3  

Mark Matousek is a teacher, spiritual seeker and award-winning author of many books. He leads transformative workshops, intensives, and guided writing sessions that mentor participants to reach their artistic and personal goals by using writing as a tool for insight, innovation, and clarity of purpose. He's the founder of the Seekers Forum, an online community for self-inquiry. His books include: Sex Death Enlightenment: A True Story (Riverhead 2000), The Boy He Left Behind: A Man's Search for His Lost Father (Riverhead 1997), When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living (Bloomsbury 2009), Ethical Wisdom: The Search for a Moral Life (Anchor Books 2011), Writing to Awaken: A Journey of Truth, Transformation, and Self-Discovery (Reveal Press 2017) and Lessons from an American Stoic: How Emerson Can Change Your Life (HarperOne 2023)Interview Date: 10/24/2023. Tags: Mark Matousek, personal bias, cultural conditioning, angle of vision, journaling, writing to awaken, religious dogma, power of being in nature, Personal Transformation, Philosophy, Social Change/Politics

Emerson's transformational and prescient wisdom addresses the current and pressing needs of the world today. He encourages us to pay attention to our angle of vision because it is the first step toward self-awareness and will aid us in separating truth from falsehood. He guides us with inclusive thinking rather than the limitations of binary, either/or thinking.Mark Matousek is a teacher, spiritual seeker and award-winning author of many books. He leads transformative workshops, intensives, and guided writing sessions that mentor participants to reach their artistic and personal goals by using writing as a tool for insight, innovation, and clarity of purpose. He's the founder of the Seekers Forum, an online community for self-inquiry. His books include: Sex Death Enlightenment: A True Story (Riverhead 2000), The Boy He Left Behind: A Man's Search for His Lost Father (Riverhead 1997), When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living (Bloomsbury 2009), Ethical Wisdom: The Search for a Moral Life (Anchor Books 2011), Writing to Awaken: A Journey of Truth, Transformation, and Self-Discovery (Reveal Press 2017) and Lessons from an American Stoic: How Emerson Can Change Your Life (HarperOne 2023)Interview Date: 10/24/2023 Tags: Mark Matousek, transcendentalism, transcendentalist, self-reliance, ecstasy, materialism, rationality, Stoicism, Stoics, implicit bias, Pauline Boss, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Christ, Buddha, Jesus, Bhagavad Gita, Henry David Thoreau, Advaita Vedanta, nondualism, pantheism, Personal Transformation, Philosophy, History, Social Change/Politics

Lessons from an American Stoic: How Emerson Can Change Your Life by Mark Matousek https://amzn.to/43Qmybd A lifelong Emerson lover, teacher, and spiritual seeker reveals how American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson's twelve essential teachings hold the answer to living an authentic and fulfilling life, one that is in harmony with our souls. Ralph Waldo Emerson was a spiritual revolutionary whose profound vision of human potential came to define the American character. Known as America's original Stoic, he offered a radical message of optimism, authenticity, and self-realization that is more necessary today than ever. In this timely, remarkable book, noted memoirist and teacher Mark Matousek reveals the depths of Emerson's extraordinary wisdom, demonstrating how his timeless philosophy can help us navigate the challenges of contemporary life. Using personal stories, psychological research, and life lessons from Emerson and his contemporaries—including Thoreau and Whitman— he offers practical lessons in the art of living. In the following pages, you will discover: Why Emerson should be considered America's original stoic How to dispel the illusion of our own powerlessness and turn toward boundless human potential Practical tools for cultivating happiness in a fragile, unpredictable, dangerous world The gifts of self-reliance and spiritual renewal necessary for thriving A roadmap to discovering essential wisdom on living an authentic and meaningful life Emerson's far-reaching vision of excellence and spiritual flourishing is the medicine we need to heal ourselves. “Trust yourself,” he teaches. “Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” This philosophy of hope, known as transcendentalism, is the vein of gold in the American psyche.Lessons from an American Stoic helps us to reclaim our national treasure. About the Author Mark Matousek is an award-winning author of eight books, Sex Death Enlightenment: A True Story, The Boy He Left Behind, When You're Falling, Dive, Ethical Wisdom: The Search for a Moral Life, Dialogues with a Modern Mystic, Ethical Wisdom for Friends, Mother of the Unseen World, and Writing To Awaken: A Journey of Truth, Transformation, and Self-Discovery. He was the co-editor on the book Still Here by Ram Dass.

Mark Matousek is the author of two award-winning memoirs, Sex Death Enlightenment: A True Story and The Boy He Left Behind: A Man's Search for His Lost Father," as well as When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living. His latest book Lessons from an American Stoic, detailing the big lessens we can take away from stoic Ralph Waldo Emerson, is available now. We talk about how one heals from trauma, how one becomes self resilient, and habits that we can do to enhance the overall quality of our lives.    Mark Matousek WEBSITE/BOOKS: https://markmatousek.com   —The Anxiety Recovery Program— https://unpluganxiety.com/my-program/ —1 on 1 Coaching— https://unpluganxiety.com/1-on-1-coaching/ —The Website— https://unpluganxiety.com

Joining us today is Cheri Huber, a Zen student, teacher, and writer. Cheri is the author of more than 20 books – including There Is Nothing Wrong with You: Going Beyond Self-Hate, When You're Falling, Dive, and Time-Out for Parents. She is also the founder of Mountain View Zen Center in Mountain View, California, and the Zen Monastery Practice Center in Murphys, California. Cheri is on a mission to help people establish practical ways to deal with the many difficulties of being human. She does this with encouraging humor, delight, curiosity, and compassion. Ending suffering is Cheri's primary goal, and she helps others navigate this spiritual journey by teaching them how to pay attention, expand their awareness, and step back from the judgment of themselves and others… In this episode, we go over: How to deconstruct the idea of the ego.  The ways in which the “inner voice" shows up in people's lives.  How to identify guilt, and how to deal with it.  Why most people don't address their problems until they have to. To learn more about Cheri and her work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Why do some people blossom through adversity and others fall apart? Drawing on 20 years of experience and using real life stories of survivors (from loss, accidents, abduction, slavery, illness, incest, and more) acclaimed memoirist Mark Matousek gives a comprehensive look at the power of drawing passion, beauty and wisdom from the most unlikely places. Mark is a bestselling author of seven books, a teacher, and speaker. His work focuses on personal awakening and creative excellence through transformational writing and self-inquiry. In this episode we focus on his most recent book, When You're Falling, Dive, which shows how disasters can be used to awaken and transform us. Some highlights include: • The willingness to move toward the unknown • Thriving beyond surviving • The role of curiosity and gratitude in transcending adversity • How grief can become an ally • Mark's writing workshops • The Work of Byron Katie • Appreciation of Mystery https://markmatousek.com/ https://www.amazon.com/When-Youre-Falling-Dive-Lessons/dp/159691369X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=19W4F2PEA18QI&keywords=when+you%27re+falling+dive+by+mark+matousek&qid=1672344988&s=books&sprefix=when+you%27re+falling+dive+by+mark+matousek%2Cstripbooks%2C131&sr=1-2 ©️ the spiritual forum 2023

WHEN YOU'RE FALLING, DIVE with MARK MATOUSEK “There seems to be an inexplicable link to facing our own impermanence and awakening spiritually… Who are we? Where do we come from? Where are we going? What's the purpose of all this? Until we are shaken out of the status quo, we don't ordinarily ask those questions voluntarily. I like to say that most people are dragged kicking and screaming onto the spiritual path. And I really think that that's true.“ [7:14] – author Mark Matousek   “Gratitude is the antidote to self-pity. You can't feel both at the same time.” [15:41] – author Mark Matousek ***********************************************   SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS:   If you're enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins   As a member you'll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness!   Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins:   Instagram YouTube Website Facebook   *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY:   Do you journal?    Today we talk with Mark Matousek, a bestselling author, teacher, and speaker whose work focuses on personal awakening and creative excellence through transformational writing and self-inquiry.    Mark is the award-winning author of seven books, including “Sex Death Enlightenment: A True Story”. His articles have appeared in The New Yorker and O: The Oprah Magazine. His book, “When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living” was just re-released.   Listen in to hear how Mark integrates being in the world, being in relationships, and making a living, without compromising his values and what matters to him most.  Topics We Discuss:   [0:20] Amy introduces Mark Matousek.    [3:40] Mark describes how he was a spiritual seeker starting in childhood. How unanswered questions and unaddressed suffering, followed by a 5-years-to-live diagnosis accelerated his spiritual growth.    [6:44] Mark feels that spiritual unfolding is linked to existential crisis.    [8:28] Mark discusses spiritual bypassing – running from vs. running into whatever ongoing crisis you are experiencing. Seeking spirituality outside of yourself vs. finding answers within.    [10:18] Mark integrated his profoundly spiritual experiences. Contrary to his earlier belief that spiritual awakening meant not feeling pain, he learned that the more he evolved, the more deeply he felt both joy and pain.    [14:33] The most common story people tell themselves to keep them spiritually stuck is the victim story: that life is happening TO them.    [16:07] Gratitude is the antidote to self-pity.  But what if someone is NOT glad to be here, to be alive?    [17:54] Mark's process of writing as a self-examination tool. How truth telling, including the truth about the messiness of being human, changes the story we tell ourselves and other people.    [19:40] Mark's favorite lesson from the book: if you're willing to change and let go of what has been, then it's possible to be healed and move forward within any situation.    [22:00] The importance of experiencing awe and wonder. Fall colors. Sunrise. Sunset.   [27:09] What his teacher's question, “Do you go through the mountain or around the mountain?” means to Mark. The answer is often anti-Western culture.   [29:56] Humanity's relationship with Mother Earth. The planet will be fine. Humanity's future is what is uncertain.   [34:48] Everyday experiences are material for self-inquiry. These spiritual practices take you to the core of what you care about. All of our choices and thoughts can raise consciousness, and raise awareness.   [37:00] Amy's speed round questions: What is spirituality? What is something people don't know about you? What is one thing you're looking forward to right now? What's one thing you're deeply grateful for? What book is on your nightstand? What is your favorite spiritual or healing practice? What do you believe happens when we die? What is the most spiritually transformative experience of your life? FOLLOW MARK MATOUSEK: Find Mark and his interactive Seeker's Forum on his website. His latest book, “When You're Falling, Dive”, and all his books are available wherever books are sold.    Mark brings over three decades of experience as a memoirist, editor, interviewer, survivor, activist, and spiritual seeker to his penetrating and thought provoking work with students. His workshops, classes, and mentoring have inspired thousands of people around the world to reach their artistic and spiritual goals.   Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Andrej | Podcasticize | Sound Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design

The Art of Living: Mark Matousek Being alive is a risky business. No matter who you are, where you live, or how much privilege you enjoy, insecurity is the price tag on human existence, with danger, loss, and suffering close at hand even in the best of times. Science is finally catching up to what sages have been saying forever. Thanks to recent breakthroughs in MRI technology, neurologists are now able—for the first time in history—to observe the human brain in the act of feeling. This has revealed a phenomenon known as neuro- plasticity, which in turn has revolutionized how we think about personal change. Mark Matousek is an award-winning author of two memoirs, Sex Death Enlightenment: A True Story (an international bestseller) and The Boy He Left Behind: A Man's Search For His Lost Father, as well as When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living, Ethical Wisdom: The Search for a Moral Life, and Mother of the Unseen World. A MacDowell Fellow and former editor at Interview Magazine, he has contributed to numerous anthologies and publications, including The New Yorker, O: The Oprah Magazine (contributing editor), Harper's Bazaar, Yoga Journal, Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, and The Saturday Evening Post, and is a columnist for Psychology Today. A popular speaker and teacher, he offers courses in creativity and spiritual growth in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Europe, based on his book, Writing To Awaken: A Journey of Truth, Transformation, and Self-Discovery. Matousek is a founding member of V-Men (with Eve Ensler), an organization devoted to ending violence against women and girls, and lives in Springs, New York. www.markmatousek.com Learn more about Simran here: www.iamsimran.com www.1111mag.com/

Loretta Brown welcomes Mark Matousek & When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living! Why do some people blossom through adversity while others fall apart? Author Mark Matousek examines this phenomenon by seeking advice from well-known survivors like Joan Didion and Isabel Allende and experts like Jon Kabat-Zinn to show how disasters can be used to awaken and transform us. From a Sudanese boy slave kidnapped at age seven to a Tibetan nun imprisoned by Chinese militia, Matousek sifts through extraordinary testimonies and recent breakthroughs in neuroscience to demonstrate how we are hardwired to evolve and adapt when faced with the impossible. Mark Matousek is the award-winning author of seven books, including Sex Death Enlightenment: A True Story. His articles have appeared in The New Yorker and O: The Oprah Magazine. His latest book is When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living. For more information: https://markmatousek.com/

Loretta Brown welcomes Mark Matousek & When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living! Why do some people blossom through adversity while others fall apart? Author Mark Matousek examines this phenomenon by seeking advice from well-known survivors like Joan Didion and Isabel Allende and experts like Jon Kabat-Zinn to show how disasters can be used to awaken and transform us. From a Sudanese boy slave kidnapped at age seven to a Tibetan nun imprisoned by Chinese militia, Matousek sifts through extraordinary testimonies and recent breakthroughs in neuroscience to demonstrate how we are hardwired to evolve and adapt when faced with the impossible. Mark Matousek is the award-winning author of seven books, including Sex Death Enlightenment: A True Story. His articles have appeared in The New Yorker and O: The Oprah Magazine. His latest book is When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living. For more information: https://markmatousek.com/

The Dr. Pat Show: Talk Radio to Thrive By!: When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living with Mark Matousek. Do survivors of life's greatest trials possess a secret knowledge? Is there an art to survival?a map for crossing the wilderness?or daily life? Why do some people blossom through adversity while others stop growing? Drawing on twenty years' experience in this field, using stories, parable, and scientific data, acclaimed memoirist Mark Matousek gives the first-ever comprehensive look at this mysterious phenomenon of viriditas, the power of drawing passion, beauty, and wisdom from the unlikeliest places. Matousek interviews hundreds of well-known survivors?including Joan Didion, Elie Wiesel, and Isabel Allende?and experts such as Jon Kabat-Zinn, Jonathan Kozol, and Sogyal Rimpoche. He includes extraordinary testimonials, from a Tibetan nun imprisoned by the Chinese at age eleven and the women of Calama, Chile, digging for their "disappeared," among countless others. Drawing insight and advice from these many heroic individuals, Matousek presents a chorus of wisdom for how to survive our own lives?the vicissitudes of being human?and prevail. Website: https://markmatousek.com/

The Dr. Pat Show: Talk Radio to Thrive By!: When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living with Mark Matousek. Do survivors of life's greatest trials possess a secret knowledge? Is there an art to survival?a map for crossing the wilderness?or daily life? Why do some people blossom through adversity while others stop growing? Drawing on twenty years' experience in this field, using stories, parable, and scientific data, acclaimed memoirist Mark Matousek gives the first-ever comprehensive look at this mysterious phenomenon of viriditas, the power of drawing passion, beauty, and wisdom from the unlikeliest places. Matousek interviews hundreds of well-known survivors?including Joan Didion, Elie Wiesel, and Isabel Allende?and experts such as Jon Kabat-Zinn, Jonathan Kozol, and Sogyal Rimpoche. He includes extraordinary testimonials, from a Tibetan nun imprisoned by the Chinese at age eleven and the women of Calama, Chile, digging for their "disappeared," among countless others. Drawing insight and advice from these many heroic individuals, Matousek presents a chorus of wisdom for how to survive our own lives?the vicissitudes of being human?and prevail. Website: https://markmatousek.com/

This week I sit down with award-winning author, teacher, life-long seeker and speaker Mark Matousek about his book "When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living." Mark opens up about his early childhood experience of going inside to inquire and how he became interested in transformation. Mark and I discuss suffering, healing, and answering the question his sister posed to him many years ago "How do you live?" Mark articulates the lessons he brought forward to live brilliantly in his life, after encountering the possibility of death and why instead of running from our pain, we should trust it. To learn more about Mark, head over to his website. To find out more about The Seekers Forum click here and follow Mark on Instagram @mark.matousek   Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

Sex Death Enlightenment: Mark Matousek It's hard to know when you're having a breakdown in New York City. The symptoms of living here, succeeding here, and losing your mind here are almost identical." So begins Matousek's 1996 breakout memoir about leaving a fast-track publishing life (working for pop artist Andy Warhol at Interview Magazine) and hitting the dharma trail in search of a meaningful life and spiritual wisdom. Hailed by Publisher's Weekly as "brave, beautiful, and brilliantly observed," Sex Death Enlightenment became an international best seller (published in 10 countries). Like Elizabeth Gilbert in Eat Pray Love and Paul Monette in Borrowed Time, Matousek takes the reader on an insightful, rollicking search for answers to life's deepest questions in this landmark memoir. “An extraordinarily articulate chronicle of how the sickness of our time can spawn spiritual awakening and compassion.” Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now and Grist For the Mill “Brave, beautiful and brilliantly observed.” Publishers Weekly Mark Matousek is an award-winning author of two memoirs, Sex Death Enlightenment: A True Story (an international bestseller) and The Boy He Left Behind: A Man's Search For His Lost Father, as well as When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living, Ethical Wisdom: The Search for a Moral Life, and Mother of the Unseen World. A MacDowell Fellow and former editor at Interview Magazine, he has contributed to numerous anthologies and publications, including The New Yorker, O: The Oprah Magazine (contributing editor), Harper's Bazaar, Yoga Journal, Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, and The Saturday Evening Post, and is a columnist for Psychology Today. A popular speaker and teacher, he offers courses in creativity and spiritual growth in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Europe, based on his book, Writing To Awaken: A Journey of Truth, Transformation, and Self-Discovery. Matousek is a founding member of V-Men (with Eve Ensler), an organization devoted to ending violence against women and girls, and lives in Springs, New York. www.markmatousek.com Learn more about Simran here: www.iamsimran.com www.1111mag.com/

"The power of [The fight between Hrao and Hakka] is unprecedented in New Century, both in terms of the raw clashing of immense forces from these beast warriors, and emotionall in terms of the personal investment that you can understand and feel coming from the two characters involved... it's frantic but clearly conveyed by the narrative taking you through each movement. And by the end of it, you feel exhauted right along Hrao."   Here is part 1 of nearly 4 hours of discussion on Chapters 11-15 of Tiger's Eye. Dig in, folks. Heavy topics incoming, including death of a child and an abusive, gaslighting father. We start with a comprehensive discussion of several of the elements of Chapter 11. From confrontation, to fight scene dynamics, to musical contributions to this part of the audiodrama and New Century in general. But eventually, we have to have the larger discussion on the revelations of Hrao's past tragedy, and how it reflects and explains everything that has happened thus far. Toby also shows some insights into how Alex uses music and leitmotifs in Tiger's Eye, abe to identify certain instruments or musical bits as belonging to Miguel or the Gagaku. And then we get into Miguel. Our young hero and the journey that he has been on both before and after going Through The Wind Door(tm). Dissecting his emotional journey, and the dark influence of his father on it. Spoilers for character elements of Adventure Time   Iguazu by Gustavo Santacialla - https://youtu.be/WfusxHokCDg   The New Century Multiverse books and audio dramas can be found on: https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com   Intro is "The Legend of El Dorado" by Derek and Brandon Feitcher Outro is "When You're Falling" by Afrocelt Soundsystem, ft. Peter Gabriel

New episode out, one day early!! Since I will spend Election Day "off the grid," I wanted to post this before that. Another week of classics, highlighted by the inimitable They Might be Giants. Enjoy! And vote, everybody!!!! Song list: "They'll Need a Crane" by They Might Be Giants, "All Around the World" by Lisa Stansfield, "L.A. Woman" by the Doors, "Glendora" by the Downliners Sect, "Don't Let's Start"/"Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head" by They Might Be Giants, "Madman Running Through the Fields" by Dantalion's Chariot/"Real Crazy Apartment" by Winston's Fumbs, "Plastic Fantastic Lover" (live) by Jefferson Airplane, and "When You're Falling" by the Afro Celt Sound System. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

This week's show is with Mark Matousek is the author of two acclaimed memoirs, Sex Death Enlightenment: A True Story (an international bestseller) and The Boy He Left Behind: A Man's Search For His Lost Father, as well as When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living, and Ethical Wisdom: The Search for a Moral Life. A former editor at Interview Magazine, he is a featured blogger for PsychologyToday.com and the Huffington Post, and has contributed to numerous anthologies and publications, including The New Yorker, O: The Oprah Magazine (contributing editor), Harper's Bazaar, Yoga Journal, Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, and The Saturday Evening Post. A popular speaker and teacher, he offers courses in creativity and spiritual growth in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Europe, based on his book, Writing To Awaken: A Journey of Truth, Transformation, and Self-Discovery. A founding member of V-Men (with Eve Ensler), an organization devoted to ending violence against women and girls, he lives and works East Hampton, New York. His most recent book is Mother of the Unseen World: The Mystery of Mother Meera (Random House). In this conversation, Mark and I explored the topic of writing for self enquiry. Mark teaches a method of using writing as a path for transformation, we delved into how and why it works and then Mark gave some practical suggestions to get you, the listener started. I found this an incredibly insightful episode and I've personally adopted Mark's method since recording the show. The changes I've noticed in that short times have been unbelievable - more awareness of my shadows and surprisingly to me, more freedom to write and share my truth publicly too. I'd love to know what YOU think about this week's show. Let's carry on the conversation… please leave a comment below. What you'll learn from this episode: Writing as self enquiry works because it gives us distance and perspective on our thoughts, just like any forms of self enquiry, it's just easier to see something when it's out of your mind and written down. Don't write for an audience, don't worry about perfection, or grammar. Just write to the question, for yourself. Give yourself permission not to do anything with your answers that come up in the writing. The practice is about asking and answering the questions, not necessarily taking action. Write every day, for around 15 mins and then review a day or two later. Don't edit unless it's to deepen on something. Ask the questions that matter most to you. Here's a couple that Mark mentioned on the show: Take five minutes to write about a story you tell yourself on a regular basis that you know isn't true. Take five minutes to write about what you would do if you were free (whatever freedom means to you).

What life skills does yoga help us develop that allow us to not only survive life's challenging times, but to grow stronger and wiser? Mark Matousek's book When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living presents many examples of how people use viriditas, the power of drawing passion, beauty, and wisdom from the unlikeliest places, to face difficult times. Mark will join Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian for a conversation about how yoga and viriditas can help us to get back up when we fall and plumb adversity for its transformative potential.

Tune in when in the first half hour, Patricia interviews Mark Matousek, bestselling author, teacher, speaker and author of When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living. In the second half hour, Patricia interviews Alan Fox, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author of People Tools for Business

Tune in when in the first half hour, Patricia interviews Mark Matousek, bestselling author, teacher, speaker and author of When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living. In the second half hour, Patricia interviews Alan Fox, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author of People Tools for Business

Tami Simon speaks with Cheri Huber, the founder of Mountain View Zen Center and the Zen Monastery Practice Center, both in California, and the author of 19 books, including, When You're Falling, Dive and the new book, What You Practice Is What You Have. She is the founder and director of Living Compassion, a nonprofit organization dedicated to peace and service. With Sounds True, Cheri has released the audio series, Unconditional Self-Acceptance. Cheri discusses how your life is what you give your attention to, and how to work constructively and compassionately with what Cheri calls “negative voices in the head.” (53 minutes)