You are not alone with a painful time. This podcast was begun to share the experience when ending it all is not an option. It sucks. Did you suck? A new world has opened. Join in, and discover there are things you can now explore for the first time. Develop the values you will use for joy and fullness. You’ll make mistakes. Try anything. Learn your mind. This started with just the host in Los Angeles, not knowing how to go on and yammering about nonsense - eventually got unique guests, moved ...
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Why Marketing Your Own Brand Will Not Work. Also Dysfunctional Relationships. Cats, Ukraine.
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In this interview we visit a personal blog of three things to think about when you interview yourself. 1. What’s going on with you? 2. What new hobby, discipline, or routine is helping you in some way? 3. At this time in the world, what is going on that’s the first thing that comes to mind?Thank you for listening.…
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Welcome to the new version of the old podcast. Thank you for listening.For blogs from the same person occasionally please visit www.NotJustNinjas.comBy Ethan Edward Sharrett
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Ep. 24. Greater than a visionary; a Hero: Martin Luther King
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Get ready to think of today's leaders as nothing but successful businessmen. Leader Martin Luther King organized a movement of advancement that can hardly be comprehended. But...let's try. See selected photos of Martin and Ethan interviewing a stuffed Koala at www.instagram.com/ethansharrettofficial from January 2018…
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Ep 52 On and Off People, Many Journeys, Virgos, Purpose, Black Belts
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Stream of consciousness raw journal, inspiration from your past self, the stories of struggle sometimes lack the gritty specifics, in & out relationships, ‘easy’ fitness challenge. Virgos.By Ethan Edward Sharrett
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Ep 51. Anxiety Pills, Feelings, Funny Jesus
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We've all taken them! How do you come out on anxiety meds? Are feelings really useful in this day and age? I've tried everything else.Don't you think Jesus, literally the most unusual and followed person ever was probably entertaining?By Ethan Edward Sharrett
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Ep 50. Trespassing, Bad Bitches, Prayers and Kayaking
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Stream episode. We discuss a meditative practice of noticing, also Lord's Prayer from the bible, Dollar Stores (for some reason), Meg Thee Stallion, Shakespeare, kids' amazingness, and a little about a kayaking trip. They were saying 'Heaven' is supposed to exist within. Do you have it? Sometimes?By Ethan Sharrett
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Ep 48. Why are we Upbeat SOMETIMES. Gen X. The ADHD test. 2 Sides of us in one day.
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What happens after those perfect mornings when we're full of fire? Do you need a nap? Stream of consciousness. ADHD tests and Adderall. Also, follow future, improved content by subscribing, and leaving a comment demanding change and more structure.By Ethan Sharrett
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Ep 47 Confederate Statues, The Mindful Revolution and Symbolic Change in Richmond
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Little update! What's taking place in the mindful revolution here in this southern town which I've called home since Los Angeles kicked me out? Over the past year, Richmond has removed at least a dozen monuments of confederate leaders - which have stood since the 1800s - including the towering statue of army general Robert Lee on a horse at a major…
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Ep 46. Seasonal Depression, Cuomo, Tibetan Buddhist Art, Family
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1. Spring will shake this funk, don't do anything drastic. 2. Get family involved. 3. "Awaken" exhibit brought Tibetan Art (900-1400 A.D.) to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 4. Womens sports. 5. MAGA. 6. Andrew Cuomo response. god bless, na ma, stay. Please leave a comment 👎👍 www.instagram.com/ethansharrettofficial…
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Ep 45. How could I be lonely? Bike accident, A reflective look, please give diapers.
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How we get to be so lonely? Try new things, but don't get injured. Poor neighborhoods. IG followers chipping in to support this single mother Carolyn. (thank you!) My kid loves metal. #Ozzy Osbourne. Look for a video to metallica on IG feed around April 2021 www.instagram.com/ethansharrettofficial GIVE on Carolyn's wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/…
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Ep 44 So Much Transcending Thought, but if It's Nice, Enjoy, KRS-ONE
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Trying a different cardio machine..if that's your version of shaking things up then guess what? You're doing it. Keep it up. Starting a meditation practice we start to see thinking as the enemy, but when you're practicing, and you're on a roll, good thoughts start happening. Still the enemy? Also, crows. And meditative breath takes work, especially…
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ep 43 and 1/2. Stream of Consciousness, Unprecedented Follow Up, Spanish.
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This episode isn't half empty, its half full. New things, breaking ground, and the magic of building value. And that half is brought to you by Duo Lingo! Where you can learn a new language in just 10 min a day.Try Duo Lingo for ten minutes just ONE DAY! You'll be so hooked you WILL do it again the next day OR... there will be NO charge!!By your 13t…
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Ep 43 Slow Down, Good Conversation, Gamble
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So you tried, and it worked out differently. Take the velocity down a notch. Coincidences. I'll keep trying. Will you? Good conversations where you don't know how they'll work out. Feeling Groovy. Art Garfunkel. Watch this shit: https://youtu.be/NAEppFUWLfc Keep Ethan company. Follow www.instagram.com/ethansharrettofficial Leave a compelling commen…
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Ep 42. What 'Battery' Can You Charge? Are We Really Empathic? What is Life? (Song)
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See where this got us? I'm a wreck. Maybe its impossible to capture what your 2020 brought. Ditto. But please send an email. Also, understanding when impulses drive us this way or that. The subway in NYC, nothing like it. Instagram, Covid-19. Independence (lonely). God bless, and Namaste.By Ethan Edward Sharrett
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Ep 41. Election in the US, "AP" Classes, Kanye, Fault, Fish. The Self,
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Divorce gets better. Kanye West on Joe Rogan. The United States, or the 'States' vote. Trump. Left wing vs right wing: And the WINNER is..Ethan rambles about Betta Fish, commonly referred to as 'Fighting Fish', they can get along with tank mates. No live concerts with the virus is bigger than we think. Advanced Placement classes in school, your kid…
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Ep 40. Relationships, Silence, The Korean Superpower of NUNCHI
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Why it was hard to record during a crumbling relationship. What learning and experience I take forward despite the horrors of Covid-19. Going to a new career. Vlog explanation. Book review - Nunchi: The Korean Secret to Happiness and Success by Euny Hong. Voting. Continuing the mindful revolution. If you haven't, please leave any comment, it helps …
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Ep 38. Can Massage be done as Teletherapy? Online Energy Sessions, Healing, and Being a Twin Dad, with Ryan Greene
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We continue our venture in uncharted territory. How can massage be done as teletherapy? Why has Reiki healing been credited with so much success by doctors and hospitals, though it is not "medicine"? Can the caring of another person provide a biological benefit? This is a conversation with the founder of Awaken Massage RVA and certified Therapist a…
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Ep 37. Surreal Has Begun, Still Ubering. Essential Workers, Accusatory vs. Helpful.
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The virus was going on overseas. Why I'm still Uber driving in The Van. It's getting freaky. Essential workers have to get to Food Lion, McDonalds, Kroger, Ralph's, the gas station you name it. We're taking part. Will they ever get the credit we owe them? Wishes for unity. Accusatory vs. Helpful. God help NYC. NOTE: The interview clips with essenti…
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Ep 37. The Surreal Begun, Essential Workers, Virus Response
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The virus was going on overseas. Now the wildfire of COVID-19 is in the US. Why I'm working. We're taking part. Wishes for unity. Accusatory vs. Helpful. God help NYC. NOTE: The clips with essential workers did not turn out quality wise for audio. But see photos of them at www.instagram.com/ethansharrettofficial…
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Ep 36. How low can you go? Your confidence, that is. Hamlet, Mornings, Dad
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Even when I got a part I wanted - Hamlet... my mind was ready for a sabatoge. Self doubt could be stifling us. We have no idea what's possible. Challenging schedules and finding your morning. There's a book called "The Morning Miracle" by Hal Elrod. It made a change pretty quickly. But then it was on me to keep that going. Trying to share how power…
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Ep 35. Healing and Finding Happiness, Group Meditation Sessions, Ed Ratchford
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Great episode. We talk about not being able to get out of bed, crying, not even LIKING yourself. But now? Happiest. Days. Ever. Ed has been a chemist and a corporate recruiter of professional scientists. When a diagnoses of Fibromyalgia and Ehlers Danlos, and a non-working assortment of medications left him defeated, his un-ease led him to deeply s…
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Ep 35. Crying in bed, Self image, Meditation in a group, Healer Ed Ratchford
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We talk about not being able to get out of bed, crying, not even liking yourself, not knowing yourself, and more. But now? Happiest. Days. Ever. Ed has been a chemist and a corporate recruiter of professional scientists. When diagnoses of Fibromyalgia and Ehlers Danlos, and a non-working assortment of medications left him defeated, his un-ease led …
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Ep 34. "Spiritual Distraction," Freedom of Speech, China, Uber. Healer Ed Ratchford.
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Ep 33. No parents. Jail. Army. Happiness. Demarquis on Seeing with Different Eyes.
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There's someone who needs to hear this. The situation, the circumstances might be the same. Demarquis shares about zero parental guidance from day one. Doing those things you just don't want to admit to. Being locked up, being in the Army, learning to be a dad. And now being so happy that he's willing to share. Ethan talks about how ego can subcons…
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Ep 32. Jobs & Resumes. Uber. Healer Ed Ratchford. Birds.
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Mindful meditation, art, letting go of your ego, forgiving an ex. And can you imagine life without a job? Well, it can be terrifying! We'll see what happens next. Thank Christ for ride sharing apps. The experience of changing careers with Host Ethan Sharrett, and HEALER ED gets on the phone. Follow IG and YouTube @ethansharrettofficial, FB Page Eth…
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Ep 31. Opioids, Addiction, Jail, Dave Chapel, Epidemics
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Ethan on value of friends. Tom talks about losing everything, how he scored opioids, how the sting that got him arrested went down, prison time, getting back on his feet, and even FORGIVING people that put him in. Also, comparing pain killer epidemic to the 80s crack outbreak as presented by comic Dave Chapel. How "Just Say No" looks now. Follow ww…
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Ep 30. No More Motivational Videos. The Earth is Enlightening Us. 7 Chakras 7 Deadly Sins.
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Are you going to change your job too? Thinking about it? Before you do, explore a different way to approach your job, find something in it for a different part of you. Ethan stops listening to Eric Thomas (and all motivational speakers). The Earth.. is it opening the blinds to wake us up? Topic suggestion from the instagram. (This should be done mo…
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Ep 29 The Obstacle IS the Way. Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash. Is It Ok to Admit Fear?
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Where do you need to evolve? It may be what you now think of as the obstacle. The book by Ryan Holiday. Where is your authentic voice? Maybe its been there all along, and you tapping into it mindfully will take you there. I have fear, so you are not alone there. Walk the Line with Johnny Cash and Reese Witherspoon was fantastic. Cash was fantastic.…
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Ep 28 Re-defining. Gratitude. Insta Bubble.
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See if you can first identify, then re-define a problem into something that will literally benefit you, make you grow. Calisthenics, and more.By Ethan Edward Sharrett
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Chilling. But also.. let us go there because it's where we need to be. I went on for some time about Albert Einstein and how magnetic Neil Degrasse Tyson was when I saw him in person. That segment was accidentally not recorded, but what's remaining is still a good update. Includes Baltimore, a book by Vern Lovic, another by Hal Elrod. The "Black Ho…
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Ep 26. Hunter Ellis - The Om, Becoming Hindu from America's South, and Sadhguru!
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Hunter Ellis gives a practical lesson on your om and your meditative practice. Also talks about growing up, and a little bit about...Sadhguru! Hunter is a healer, a teacher and student of yoga, and other things intended to help and reach out to those in need. Follow at www.instagram.com/ethansharrettofficial…
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Ep 25 You're a Bad Ass by Jen Sincero, Less Ebb More Flow, Believe it.
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Alright, maybe you should just start believing in your power. The book "You Are a Bad Ass" by Jen Sincero reminds us of that. But don't worry, it's ok if you don't believe it yet. Learn to expand without limit. Also, punctuality, the Meetup App, and more. Please leave a comment about Jen, the episode or anything. Thank you for listening.…
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Film Dir. Byrum Geisler. Lawyering. Gay Type Controversy. Bernie Sanders.
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"Am I a spiral of darkness?" Independent filmmaker discussion with Byrum Geisler. Bad reviews, controversy with gay characters. His recent "Before the Fall." We talk positivity...and how he wasn't always so. And Bernie Sanders. #filmreviews #bernie Good conversation. Possibly a little too political? Follow Ethan Sharrett at www.instagram.com/ethans…
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Ep. 23 The Negative Train. The Not-so Literal Bible
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The difference between negative thinking and observing a negative thought. Christmas is about magic. Jesus Christ. Lonely Holidays. The not-literal bible. No career should be forever. See the views I described of sunset and train tracks on IG Feed Dec 2018 www.instagram.com/ethansharrettofficialBy Ethan E Sharrett
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Emmy Nominated. Producer/Director turned Psychoanalyst. Dr. Richard Labrie, Can Spiritual & Clinical Merge?
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Producer, Director, and Emmy-nominated Editor.. but he needed more. You can see that with my new-agey, holistic leanings it took me a while, but I came to appreciate that this type of clinical analysis can be deeply valuable, specifically if the clinician is a sincere, dedicated therapist like Rich. Dr. Richard Labrie, Psy. D.…
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Darnell aka @Music4eva, Carpe Diem, Dance, Growing up Rural
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His Tattoo says "Carpe Diem." Follow his dance, rap and life @music4eva. We talk dancing, running, growing up country. Darnell Cosby shared what that means. LIVE your days, and do what makes you happy. And what effect it had to have a father who danced at night. So excited for a conversation with someone I know through Instagram. The positive minds…
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Ep 22. Meditating is hard, and What to Expect
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I don't always practice what they teach unfortunately. In this driving episode I reveal the difficulty I have with meditating. You can also hear the possible new intro to the podcast! Thanks for listening, Brian. Follow at www.instagram.com/ethansharrettofficialBy Ethan Sharrett
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Paul Rucker - His TED Talks. Cello, Art, Race. Does The Negative Bring You Down?
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Paul Rucker enrages some, engages others. His tremendous art and performances are provocative and one-of-a-kind. His recent TED Talks can be found online, he performs his ever changing shows around the world. He is also a professor at VCUArts at Virginia Commonwealth University. Hear this conversation with the talented musician and visual artist. F…
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I'm hiring a new member of the leasing team at our multifamily apartment office. I enjoyed this interview with a bright young talent, who will be starting this week. Unique perspectives include overcoming distractions, raising your standards, and keeping your heart.By Ethan Sharrett
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Ahmit - New Dad working Virginia gas station. Nepal, US, God.
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Ahmit was so excited to have his daughter, he can't wait to go home each day. From 2017 archives in the journey. A busy little Shell station off I-81 north of Roanoke. Ahmit. How does Nepal compare to the US? Ahmit showed how he meditates. A little about god. A heavy accent may be hard to understand, but a respectful, easy going, and pretty damned …
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Ep. 21 The President of no Precedent. What's Dharma? Tom Petty
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Purpose. The president. Petty. Your life can have a mission that changes the world. Or it can have a mission that simply enjoys, utilizes, bears it, or even..despises the world. I am trying to understand and consider 'dharma.' Also, the president of the united states. The rock music ideal, Tom Petty. Rebel in peace. 2018 can be the best year in the…
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Ep. 20 Repressing your feelings? PB and J.
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The question in the title was posed to me. First episode since the close of the failed kickstarter campaign. There is a little introduction to the 7th chakra. There is a metaphor regarding peanut butter and jelly. What about the guy in prison, but never has felt more free? Referenced article: http://theconversation.com/how-mindfulness-is-helping-ke…
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Ep. 19 WTF? Why Women Should Submit to Their Husbands
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Yes, this is a real thing. How to deal with it? That's a question I ask. The Mindful Revolution will provide the answer. Thank you so much for listening. Please leave a star rating or review. God Bless, Namaste, and have a great day. No...CAUSE a great day :)By Ethan Edward Sharrett
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Ep. 18 Michael Jackson. A retraction to what I previously shared. And "Racism".
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Something I just published requires correction, so I felt like clarifying. I open with a birthday tribute to Michael Jackson, prior to the revealing series. Then I talk about something at large that I'm glad will be changing as we evolve.By Ethan Sharrett
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Not an Episode: Commute to a Job Interview.mp3
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WARNING: Do not listen while driving! There are many navigation prompts that will get you completely lost. It's been over two weeks since I've published, so this is just a status update. Turns into a few thoughts about dismantling racism. Evolved thinking is needed here. The good news is, new understanding occurs at revolutionary levels throughout …
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The irony is the "3rd eye Chakra" allows you to know without seeing. Why do people say "Beware the Third Eye"? Terry Gross interview with Sadhguru. How is it delivering pizza? Referenced Sadhguru Ajna Chakra Video: https://youtu.be/VTeKP4g0a4k Referenced Terry Gross Interview on NPR with Author Robert Wright: http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shot…
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Not only an instructor, Becky Sathre is owner of multiple yoga studios on the Gulf Coast of Florida and Alabama. She has practiced yoga as a way of life. Also, making yourself available to someone after a trauma, and Ganesh, the 'Giver' of Obstacles. Visit URU Yoga and Beyond, at www.uruyoga.com. @ethansharrettofficial…
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Ep 16. Reason vs. Love; Wim Hof Breathing Technique
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This episode goes back to the 'raw' a bit. Progress can be like that, two steps forward and one step back. But remember, it is progress. After a personal digression, I give an intro to a Wim Hof breath technique. And a little about the place we're staying for a while. Self-reporting a correction however: I mentioned a "Pilgrim" heritage. But that's…
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Don't speak up? Welcome to the club - but you should learn to get out. From the road again, the significance and challenge of using your true voice. I talk about the 5th chakra, the Vishuddha or Throat Chakra.By Ethan Edward Sharrett
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Pastor Craig shares what got him to a life of pastoring. We open and close the conversation with a drum jam. Craig Gilbert is a Christian pastor in a church near the mountain region of Cripple Creek, Colorado, where I had been visiting family - an energetic teacher who has dedicated his life to Jesus Christ.…
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