In this episode we continue with the discussion on meditative techniques to deal with a mischievous mind, visualization. We break down the concept of a Yiddam, tantric meditation, overcoming mundane appearances and conceptions and what to do when you are getting your ass kicked.

We continue our dive into the world of Daoism and specifically the '9 things that can f*ck up your life' as we lovingly call them. In this episode we discuss reveling in the clarity of one's mind, using specific tools to coalesce one's rampant thoughts and a mythical formula of invocation.

In this episode we discuss the mischievous mind and meditative techniques to transform it into something palatable. We further discuss using pleasure as a motivation towards meditation and as a vehicle to getting to the core of who you are.

In this episode we discuss the some of the effects that our work has on us and our identity. Perhaps more importantly the effects that is can have on our personal development and relationships, or lack thereof. We also discuss the drive to be recognized and marketing oneself, the Geography of Genius and creating a tool that measures suffering.

In this episode we start out discussing one of the obstacles that can derail your life... only then to be rerouted by the spontaneity of the moment. We get into talking about the characters in our collective story, questioning the meaning of love and connection, Confucianism vs

In this episode we reflect on the last 4 years and the variety of effects that time period has had on our lives today and moving forward. We are happy to have conversations that are not being had anywhere else.

In this episode we have on friend of the show, Fayda Shantel and we discuss a whole range of topics including living 'the lifestyle', finding and early interest in the human body, expressions of sexuality and numbing oneself, being honest about who you are, open relationships, unicorns and swingers compension and much more.

In this episode we are very pleased to have with us Dr. Neil Theise, author of, 'Notes on Complexity', A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness and Being.

Dr. Neil Theise is a professor of pathology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Through his scientific research, he has been a pioneer of adult stem cell plasticity and the anatomy of the human interstitium. Dr. Theise’s studies in complexity theory have led to interdisciplinary collaborations in fields such as integrative medicine, consciousness studies, and science-religion dialogue.  

During the course of our conversation we discuss his early life and spiritual influences, being a generation of survivors from the Holocaust, being a body vs a group of cells as a Zen Koan, the Divine Mother, investigating the thingness of stuff and the relationship between Shamanism and Dark Matter...

Link to Notes on Complexity for purchase

https://www.neiltheiseofficial.com/books

In this episode we continue our discussion on the obstacles to development via the lens of the Daoist tradition by highlighting one of the obstacles... the pressure from our families. We also discuss facing responsibility with an authentic response and developing passion as a tool for self-esteem.