Thomas McConkie, an author, developmental researcher, and meditation teacher, dives into the transformative power of grace during this enlightening conversation. He discusses how inner peace fosters meaningful action and aligns individuals with love in challenging global times. McConkie highlights the disconnect between theoretical peace studies and personal transformation, emphasizing self-care, mindfulness, and the necessity of slowing down. His insights inspire listeners to cultivate resilience, embrace their worth, and engage in compassionate activism.

Thomas McConkie, an author, developmental researcher, and meditation teacher, discusses transformative spiritual practices and challenges traditional beliefs in his new book 'At-One-Ment'. Topics include embracing the present moment, recognizing vulnerabilities, falling as a metaphor for faith, and trusting wholeness and opportunities for growth.

Thomas McConkie, an advocate for healing and peacemaking through mindfulness and divine connection, shares his insights on achieving personal peace in turbulent times. He discusses the urgent need to cultivate inner tranquility to affect global change. The conversation touches on meditation as a pathway to self-acceptance, the balance between contemplation and action, and the significance of recognizing our inherent worthiness. McConkie also draws on teachings from the Book of Mormon to illustrate how inner peace can ripple out to transform societal issues.

Join Thomas McConkie and his mentor John Kesler as they discuss Integral Polarity Practice, finding 'still points' in tension, and experiencing transcendent peace through navigating polarities in human development. They explore the role of struggle in belief, the richness of tradition in personal growth, and the deep nurturing depths within us. Discover how their transformative practices can lead to a source of belief and a fuller connection with spirituality.

Having been raised in the Mormon faith, Thomas McConkie was feeling a little lost after he had a falling out with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his family and his faith-based community. When he started going to a Zen meditation center in Salt Lake City, Utah, a daily practice became "a lifeline," McConkie said, and it eventually helped him make his was back to Mormonism, start a meditation center called Lower Lights School of Wisdom and launch his "Mindfulness+" podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.