Gin And Tantra

In this episode we begin to discuss the history of Gnosticism and give further insight to our interview with podcaster Miguel Connor of Aeon Byte.  We mention Elaine Pagels and her work the Gnostic Gospels, Heresy Hunters and the Discovery at Nag Hammadi.  We also discuss Gnostic concepts of spirits entering matter, freeing the spiritual sparks and we give the listeners a little quiz at the end that we will pay off in the next episode. 

In this episode dive into the classic Zen text, the Yasenkana, translated roughly as 'Chatting on a Boat at Night'.  We highlight the relevant parts from our previous episode and take the deep dive into the lessons learned from the author, Hakuin.  We share the meditation that he was given and its profound uses.  Additionally we get into a deep discussion on the state of Yoga in the West and the pitfalls that are inevitable when trying to package something that has to fit in one's schedule.     

In this episode we catch up with Eric after he has been out for a couple weeks.  We then discuss addressing anger, the Zen Master Hakuin, the 4 types of teachers and squeezing the value out of traumatic situations.

In this episode we have on friend of the show, Priscilla Peach Lang... Yogi, Acupuncturist, Craniosacral Therapist, mother of two and so much more.  She joins this unique episode as I share a recent experience involving some aspects of one's deeper awareness.  We discuss recognizing the more subtle layers of our minds and how we can work to see that in others.  The meaning and use of the term namaste.  The language divide that separates speakers and listeners and describing the indescribable.  I have also provided a link to a course I will be teaching in February.  For more information you can follow the link or send us an email @ [email protected]

Link to upcoming class in Feb 2022.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shamanic-introductory-course-tickets-237222166887

In this episode we bring in friend of the show, Todd Love Ball Jr.  Todd is known as so much to so many... husband of 20 years, father of two, professional fitness trainer and coach, author, bodybuilder and a pillar of international relations.  Todd openly details his life's path from the streets of Englewood California to running a charity with his wife aiding villages in Kenya and everything in between.  Todd currently resides just outside of Chicago with his family and in addition to running his own business he writes books in his free time and conducts wedding ceremonies for interested parties as a dedication to Todd's love of love.

You can reach Todd and his wife from their Facebook page listed below.

https://www.facebook.com/ball4training

This is a recording for a talk I was asked to give for a group who was looking to better navigate the tumultuous political, financial and emotionally charged time we are living in.  It is an honor to be able to speak to what I believe can help.  There is no right answer for what ultimately will bring someone from a state of seeming despair to place of assumed prosperity but I hope to provide a bit of an outside opinion and maybe echo some things we have all heard before, be grateful... take a deep breath.  How to find balance and perspective in these tumultuous times?

Breathing practice from the episode:  Inhale:exhale 1:2 (example given is inhale 4 seconds, exhale 8 seconds).  The duration of the inhale can change but keep the exhale twice as long as the inhale for this technique.  

In this episode we continue and conclude our discussion on our authentic psychology and again return to the work of Carl Rogers and his concepts of Self-Actualization and the conditions of self worth.  We discuss being a good mirror - acceptance, understanding and honesty- in addition to highlighting how to develop natural immunity to one's self-concept.

In this episode we discuss the idea of there being a Universal plan...  What would that be?  Is that even a thing?  We take one approach to that question from a Kabalistic viewpoint in addition to other philosophies as well.  We also discuss soul contracts and much more!