Letters to the Sky

By Adam Rizvi & Stephan Downes

Letters to the Sky is a podcast about waking up to what you are. We explore awakening and nonduality through honest conversation, irreverent humor, and stories drawn from many tradit

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December 20, 2024 How To Beat the Holiday Blues in 2024 - Postcard # 4
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In this special holiday Postcard, Stephan and Adam share personal stories and insights on how to navigate the emotional challenges of the holiday season. They discuss the importance of being present, setting intentions, and creating space to process emotions. The episode emphasizes the power of non-judgment, awareness, and inner work as tools for healing and finding peace during what can often be a difficult time. They encourage listeners to share their own practices for dealing with holiday stress and highlight the significance of accepting the holiday experience as it is.

PS: Stephan's microphone is breaking and not consistent. We'll fix it ASAP.

Let us know your practices to get through the holidays in the comments! Thank you to our amazing viewers and listeners.

00:00 Holiday Greetings
01:37 Setting Intentions for the Holiday Episode
03:35 Understanding the Holiday Blues
04:30 Family Dynamics and Holiday Challenges
09:14 Coping Strategies for Holiday Stress
14:08 The Power of Presence and Non-Judgment
18:57 Creating Space and Managing Expectations
22:54 Final Thoughts and Holiday Wishes
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December 16, 2024 LET GO OF CHASING SUCCESS: Life Lessons From a Doctor - Postcard #3
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In this heartfelt episode, Adam and Stephan connect over their evolving lives, sharing personal breakthroughs and profound realizations. Adam dives deep into his recent experiences with meditation, achieving a moment of clarity and love that reshapes his perspective on self-worth and validation. Through a touching story involving visions of great spiritual teachers, Adam learns the importance of loving others and himself without the need for titles or positions. Join them in this reflective conversation about meditation, inner peace, and the journey towards self-acceptance.

00:00 Welcome Back!
00:53 Adam's Turn to Share
01:21 A Meditation Experience
06:07 The Power of Meditation
08:19 Discussing the Enneagram
11:41 The Importance of Mental Hygiene
19:27 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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December 15, 2024 Healing Relationships Through Intention - Postcard #2
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In this week's episode of the Letters to the Sky podcast, Stephan opens up about a profound realization regarding his relationship with his wife, which sparked a deep discussion with Adam. They explore how relationships serve as mirrors that reflect our subconscious triggers and the power of sitting with strong emotions for healing.

Through personal anecdotes, Stephan shares the transformative impact of awareness and communication in overcoming emotional challenges, highlighting the significance of intention in navigating relational dynamics.

00:00 Introduction to This Week's Podcast
00:25 Stephan's Realization and Its Impact
02:15 Understanding the Mirror Concept in Relationships
05:51 Practical Example: Teasing Incident
08:25 Healing Through Awareness and Communication
19:48 The Power of Intention in Relationships
24:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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November 26, 2024 Leading From the Deep by Diego Ugalde - Psychedelics and Spirituality
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Diego Ugalde - Leadership From the Deep - Conversation About Psychedelics and Spirituality

In this episode, Adam and Steven welcome former Navy SEAL and renowned coach Diego Ugalde as their special guest. Diego shares his transformative journey from being a Navy SEAL to becoming a leadership coach who specializes in spiritual and psychedelic healing. The discussion delves into Diego's experiences with Ibogaine, his book 'Leading from the Deep,' and the profound insights he has gained through elevated states of consciousness. They explore themes of fear, spiritual bypassing, the power of psychedelics in mental health and self-awareness, and the similarities between psychedelic and meditative awakening. Diego also talks about his work with The Trident Approach and Warriorside, initiatives dedicated to helping veterans and civilians connect and heal through storytelling and psychedelic experiences.

The Trident Approach: https://thetridentapproach.com/

00:00 Hi Adam. Hi Stephan.
00:40 Introducing Diego Ugalde
01:52 Diego's Background and Achievements
04:39 Discussing Diego's Book and Psychedelic Healing
05:28 Diving into Ibogaine Experience
11:20 The Healing Power of Psychedelics
18:57 Spiritual Bypassing and Psychedelics
28:36 Facing Fear and Divine Guidance
34:26 Striving for Acceptance
35:25 The Cost of Fearlessness
36:29 Awareness and Muscle Memory
37:26 Balancing Fear and Combat
38:45 Insights from a True Story
43:22 Flow State vs. Dissociative State
45:31 Meditation and Psychedelics
59:36 The Core Truth of Love
01:03:17 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts
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November 25, 2024 Staying Centered In Crazy Times - Postcard #1
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In this episode of the 'Letters to the Sky' podcast, Adam and Stephan introduce a new, shorter format called 'Postcards'. They discuss strategies for staying grounded amid the turmoil of the recent U.S. presidential election and how to find inner peace despite external chaos. Join them as they share insights on the importance of looking within, meditation techniques, and personal reflections on life; a candid conversation about navigating today's challenges with mindfulness and compassion.

00:00 Introduction and New Setup
00:24 Introducing Postcards: Shorter Format
01:47 Staying Grounded in Crazy Times
04:07 Inner Peace and Mass Consciousness
11:31 Breathing Techniques for Relaxation
18:57 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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September 23, 2024 Ram Dass's Polishing the Mirror
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Join Adam and Stephan discussing one of the 20th century's pioneers in bringing Eastern thought to Western minds.

In Polishing the Ram Dass reflects on a life of practice and awakening. Adam and Stephan discuss the nature of truth and devotion.
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1h 8min
July 22, 2024 The Disappearance of the Universe
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Stephan and Adam discuss the bestseller The Disappearance of the Universe: Straight Talk about Illusions, Past Lives, Religion, Sex, Politics, and the Miracles of Forgiveness by Gary Renard.

This book tells the incredible story of ascended masters revealing great truths to an everyman - Gary Renard, and documents years of conversations about what's really going on behind the scenes of our reality.

Link to buy the book: https://tinyurl.com/mrxr3cvu

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February 10, 2024 Pema Chödrön's When Things Fall Apart
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Do you ever feel like everything's crumbling around you and you've lost all control? Have you ever gone through some traumatic event that's left your heart closed off from the world? Pema Chödrön has the antidote for you.

This short, pithy book sparks a deep and honest conversation about the limitations of our humanity and the infinite power of our hearts to transform our lives.
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1h 15min
December 22, 2023 Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander
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Stephan and Adam discuss the impossible true story of a neurosurgeon who had one of the most descriptive and profound near-death experiences put to words. Is consciousness a product of the brain or is the brain an interface for something larger? Why do Christians see Christian beings when they die, and Buddhists the Buddha? What does it mean to be perfect and whole?

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November 21, 2023 On Becoming an Alchemist by Catherine MacCoun
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Adam and Stephan discuss the inner and outer magic found in the hermetic teachings of Alchemy. Starting with Nicolas Flamel in the Middle Ages, Alchemy has fascinated the Western mind with the promise of turning lead into gold. Dive deep into the inner world of alchemists and the secrets to unlocking your own, inner gold, in this episode.
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