

719: Robert Ryan
16 snips Oct 19, 2025
Robert Ryan, a renowned tattoo artist and spiritual practitioner, explores the intersection of creativity and spirituality. He shares vivid stories, including a birdwatching incident intertwined with unexpected events. The discussion dives into the significance of inner preparedness versus modern societal challenges, touching upon concepts like breath awareness and the balance between ego and heart. They tackle themes of fear, creativity, and the overwhelming nature of information in today's world, advocating for simple, local actions over reliance on larger systems.
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Binoculars By A House Fire
- Robert told a tongue-in-cheek story about being found with binoculars near a house fire.
Refinement Not Striving
- Spiritual progress is refining rather than striving to reach a finish line.
Living Inside The Inner World
- The Avadhuta represents someone living inside an internal experience beyond worldly impact.