Our first international guest! Grace and I talk about Wise Serpent fest, the art of rebirth, your personal responsibility in this thing we call Life, and Life's responsibility in you and to you, being open to those outside our familiarity zone, and we end the chat with a great, inspirational message of hope from Grace (and a song!).

Grace's website: www.glh.life  

Book recs: Anything by Emanuel Swedenborg

Grace is a Spiritual Artist, Magician, and Sonic Therapist who explores the ‘Art of Rebirth’ & the power of spirituality through Music, Art, Wisdom. He works with spiritual artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, spiritual misfits, comedians, personal brands, top & emerging talent primarily within the entertainment industry.

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Jory and I go deep, and talk about the sometimes painful, dark moments we go through in our meditative journey (and in life), as the isolated, separate self and impermanent "realities" that we cling to, come tumbling down and show themselves for what they are: illusions that can give us no true and lasting contentment, security and happiness. We speak mainly from the Christian-mystic-framework, but sprinkle in insights from all over. 

Methods website: www.methodspodcast.com

Book recs:

Methods is a free online podcast and teaching platform, hosted by Jory Pryor. Methods is designed to showcase the myriad ways in which we can engage with our ego, develop inner peace, and connect with the divine.

Continuing my series on the works of the first official Zen Master, Bodhidharma (5th century). We are in the middle of his talk, Bloodstream Sermon. I comment on karma's relationship to satori, your untouchable nature, non-personal awareness and more. This is not a dense, academic, boring "lecture." It's a person buzzed off the Dharma sharing his ecstatic thoughts and musings. This might be my favorite series so far, and I'm not just saying that to hype it up. I'm getting inspired and enlivened by it. I believe you will too!

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Website: www.humansaredivine.blog

Ward and I talk about the four foundations of mindfulness, being compassionate to yourself, being present with others, personal results from dharma practice and more. 

Against the Stream: www.againstthestream.com

Book recs: 

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Website: www.humansaredivine.blog

It’s not a new job you have to add onto your already busy life. Meditation and spirituality will actually make your life feel less busy! Get mentored in these things by someone who has had amazing results himself! You can be free of all human dysfunction. Not. Kidding.

Website: www.humansaredivine.blog

Continuing my series on the works of the first official Zen Master, Bodhidharma (5th century). Hear my thoughts on the start of his talk, Bloodstream Sermon. My comments touch on seeing who you really are, transcendence, being connected to people who have themselves "woken up," and more. This is not a dense, academic, boring "lecture." It's a person buzzed off the Dharma sharing his ecstatic thoughts and musings. This might be my favorite series so far, and I'm not just saying that to hype it up. I'm getting inspired and enlivened by it. I believe you will too! 

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Website: www.humansaredivine.blog

New series on the works of the first official Zen Master, Bodhidharma (5th century). Hear my thoughts on his talk, Outline of Practice. I talk the oneness of all, enlightened life/regular life balance, Buddha-vision, and more. This is not a dense, academic, boring "lecture." It's a person buzzed off the Dharma sharing his ecstatic thoughts and musings. This might be my favorite podcast so far, and I'm not just saying that to hype it up. I got inspired and enlivened by it. I believe you will too!

Website: www.humansaredivine.blog

Mahlia St. Cyr and Tyler Martin are two of the co-founders of St. Thomas Collective. We talk about our journey out of and outside of conservative Christianity and religion. 

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"St. Thomas Collective provides a safe community for those who find themselves doubting, frustrated, and spiritually homeless."

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Website: www.humansaredivine.blog

The core of your "you" has not been touched, influenced or conditioned by your particular life upbringing. It is infinite in knowledge, wisdom and counsel. It wants to communicate direction to you, to lead you to your best life. Join in on Jesse's Zoom class as he goes deep into how to tune in to the spirit guide that is inside of all us. You don't have to light a candle, buy a crystal or draw a pentagram to access the God within. No special blessing is needed. You take this with you, on the go, in the midst of your ordinary, daily life. Learn how to take life a little easier, by trusting the interior, higher power, that has been with you since you were born. You are human, but you are also divine. This is a lesson for the divine "part" of you, but honestly, is there a difference?

Website: www.humansaredivine.blog

Spontaneous dharma talk. You'll get more out of this if you meditate for 10-15 mins beforehand.

www.humansaredivine.blog