The Ten Crutches Podcast

The Ten Crutches Podcast

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  • E15: Dreams of Creativity

    Creativity is a superpower and we all have it.

    Why isn't it easier for all of us to own it? And use it in the midst of our lives?

    I explore our ability to dream at night cultivating creativity that flourishes during the day.

    Visit the podcast website at tencrutches.link to download the free ebook Ten Crutches For Walking In The Present.

    Show notes are here.

    9 min
  • E14: Five Things That Make It Hard To Be A Human

    These aren't really "things:" they are more like conditions we find ourselves in, or perhaps polarities we must manage.

    I identified five that are tough for me. I share them here with you.

    1) Not Knowing What Size We Are (2:59)

    2) Missing Out (6:15)

    3) Needing To Be Certain In An Uncertain Universe (11:51)

    4) Frontal Lobe Issues (14:16)

    5) Fleeting vs Eternal (17:30)

    Visit the podcast website at tencrutches.link to download the free ebook Ten Crutches For Walking In The Present.

    Show notes are here.

    25 min
  • E13: The Mistake of Directly Cultivating Patience

    Apparently, it's quite easy as a human to feel impatient. Many impatient people, in order to counter this tendency, try to cultivate patience. I used to do this all the time.

    I now regard this as a mistake. In this episode, I present how I currently approach the situation.

    Visit the podcast website at tencrutches.link to download the free ebook Ten Crutches For Walking In The Present.

    Show notes are here.

    20 min
  • E12: Aspiration Precautions

    I originally heard the phrase "aspiration precautions" during my nursing career. In that context, aspiration is swallowing food down the wrong tube; it can go inadvertently into the lungs. A nurse teaches aspiration precautions to help caretakers and family members avoid this difficulty for a patient or loved one.

    Meanwhile: we all have hopes and dreams. When it comes to the "spiritual" realm, I  often find myself filled with aspirations. My aspiration is to become enlightened? I found some precautions were called for.

    Visit the podcast website at tencrutches.link to download the free ebook Ten Crutches For Walking In The Present.

    Show notes are here.

    20 min
  • E11: Self-Criticism Born Of Perfectionism

    Sometimes we feel "unworthy." We may judge our entire being as just plain "not good enough."

    Where do these judgements come from? Why would anyone try to be "perfect?"

    Visit the podcast website at tencrutches.link to download the free ebook Ten Crutches For Walking In The Present.

    Show notes are here.

    24 min
  • E10: The Subject-Object Split PART 5: The Present As In-Between

    This episode is PART 5 of a 5-part series about the Subject-Object Split.

    PART 1: Understanding The Split Itself

    PART 2: Looking Outside

    PART 3: Looking Inside

    PART 4: When Troubles Create Troubles

    PART 5: The Present As In-Between

    Visit the podcast website at tencrutches.link to download the free ebook Ten Crutches For Walking In The Present.

    Show notes are here.

    20 min
  • E9: The Subject-Object Split PART 4: When Troubles Create Troubles

    This episode is PART 4 of a 5-part series about the Subject-Object Split.

    PART 1: Understanding The Split Itself

    PART 2: Looking Outside

    PART 3: Looking Inside

    PART 4: When Troubles Create Troubles

    PART 5: The Present As In-Between

    Visit the podcast website at tencrutches.link to download the free ebook Ten Crutches For Walking In The Present.

    Show notes are here.

    17 min
  • E8: The Subject-Object Split PART 3: Looking Inside

    This episode is PART 3 of a 5-part series about the Subject-Object Split.

    PART 1: Understanding The Split Itself

    PART 2: Looking Outside

    PART 3: Looking Inside

    PART 4: When Troubles Create Troubles

    PART 5: The Present As In-Between

    Visit the podcast website at tencrutches.link to download the free ebook Ten Crutches For Walking In The Present.

    Show notes are here.

    14 min
  • E7: The Subject-Object Split PART 2: Looking Outside

    This episode is PART 2 of a 5-part series about the Subject-Object Split.

    PART 1: Understanding The Split Itself

    PART 2: Looking Outside

    PART 3: Looking Inside

    PART 4: When Troubles Create Troubles

    PART 5: The Present As In-Between

    Visit the podcast website at tencrutches.link to download the free ebook Ten Crutches For Walking In The Present.

    Show notes are here.

    17 min
  • E6: The Subject-Object Split PART 1: Understanding The Split Itself

    This episode is PART 1 of a 5-part series about the Subject-Object Split.

    PART 1: Understanding The Split Itself

    PART 2: Looking Outside

    PART 3: Looking Inside

    PART 4: When Troubles Create Troubles

    PART 5: The Present As In-Between

    Visit the podcast website at tencrutches.link to download the free ebook Ten Crutches For Walking In The Present.

    Show notes are here.

    21 min

About The Ten Crutches Podcast

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What prevents us from being present in our lives? What ideas, concepts, tools can we use as ”crutches” to help us walk more deeply in each moment?