The Hindu god of death was called, 'Yama'. The Sanskrit word for 'restraint' is 'yama'. 

As they say, Death is the ultimate test. 

Metta!
Mitch

When we listen to a guided meditation, we are usually listening to someone's voice 'guide' us into a state of attention. That is, they offer us opportunities to pay attention, learn to observe without identification, and take slow, thoughtful breaths. 

But do we need a guide to do this? Why can't we just do it ourselves?

Maybe it's because we feel we can get away with things?

There's an old saying: "Your last thought begins your next life."

Metta!
Mitch

The word "psychedelic" means "Mind-manifesting". We can use psychedelics as a way to shine an inquisitive light into the darkness of our minds, which is the pathway to remembering who we are! Like Simba did. Why do you think he was talking to clouds?

Yoga, as well as meditation and mindfulness practices, like CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and psychoanalysis, can also be used to manifest, and curiously explore, our minds.

It's fun! I do it all the time. It even makes drinking and smoking weed more fun! And the clouds know so much. 

Metta!
Mitch

Logic is merely a method of deducing patterns from reality. It does not care about the truth, or about what is right vs wrong. Logic is like a hammer. If we don't know how to use it, it won't help us build the house, and may even become a danger. 

Jesus was, among other things, a logician. 

Maybe...what do you think?

Gravitation isn't real. Magnetism isn't real. Thoughts are not real. All of these concepts - gravitation, magnetism, and thoughts - merely point at the result of physical laws.

Much like how gravitation is the result of mass, thoughts are just the result of blood flow. Blood flow is real. Thoughts aren't. 

This podcast is me trying to explore how that may be true.

As always: I'm not saying I'm right. I'm just thinking out loud. What do you think?

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Music is from DreamHop

Much love and light!
I'm rooting for you!
Your pal,
Mitchy

What if, instead of instanly and uncritically believing your thoughts, you defied them?

 What if, instead of just agreeing with yourself  that you don't want to be where you are doing what you're doing, you said, "No! I WANT to be here?"

What if you vacuumed as if the future of the Earth depended on it?

Try it, and let me know how it goes. 

Doing this has done nothing but improve the quality of my life. 

I wanna change things up a bit. I will be sprinkling in some of my poems. I find writing poetry to be the most meaningful of all art forms; I feel most connected to the process. 

This is an original poem called "Slow". 

SLOW

May you find peace
In all your frustrations,
During all the hatred
And thick relocations,
Where you feel forced
Against will
To be and do and say
What you need;
May you find peace there,
And may you be free,
Of whatever tortures coax you into violence against another;
Whatever pains cause you to lash upon the world;
Whatever cruelties seduce you to respond in kind,
Against something,
Or someone,
Who could really use your help;
May you find peace amongst the travesties
That fall like rain upon your back,
Thrusting ever more weight
Until you feel your spine'll snap;
I know it's hard,
And that the world doesn't seem to care,
But unless you find peace within your pains,
You'll never find peace anywhere;
And you'll walk on through life
Scowling on the inside,
Hating things
Merely because they reside
In your way;
You know
Those who live,
Live with too much pain,
When instead of cultivating inner peace,
They cut down trees instead;
So,
May you find peace
Wherever you are,
And however you may feel,
For peace is what is always there;
Sincerely,
Your friend,
A tree

If you feel like the world is becoming scarier, it may actually be you who is becoming more afraid. Fear is a reaction; it is almost always unconsious. What we need to do is wake up. We need to realize that fear is not real. When we are in the moment, we are freed from our fears and desires. Meditation is an excellent training regime that can help us connect with the moment. I strongly encourage you to meditate. Or at least be where you are.

You're always free. Especially when you don't feel like you are.

I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Sending love and patience your way,
Mitchy

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Where are we going? If we ever slow down enough to honestly ask this question, we realize two simultaneous facts: 

1) We don't know;
2) We're going to die

The second fact is what drives us to hurry. The irony is that, if we do meditate upon our death, we discover that there is no such thing. This almost always slows us down. Another beautiful irony is that death, once truly appreciated, frees us from panic and lust. 

I encourage you to meditate upon your mortality. I can confidently say that Vladamir Putin is scared to death. That's why he's creating so much fear.

Sending you love and patience, 
Mitch

One of the greatest ironies I've ever come across is the fact that, the best way to plan for the future, is to be fully immersed in the moment. Listen to this podcast to find out why. 

Reach out with any questions or rebuttals! Would love to hear from you. 

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