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We will learn: The secret to balancing the demands of parenting, podcasting, marriage, and more through one powerful concept How to navigate multiple belief systems without getting caught in the trap of searching for the 'one true' belief A revolutionary technique used by spiritual gurus to unleash your decision-making potential Have you ever felt torn between two perspectives?Well, what if there's no such thing as the "wrong" way? What if what's right for me isn't necessarily what's right for you? And what if what's right for you today isn't what will be right for you next year?Even more mind-bending, what if everything is unfolding exactly as it should, no matter how chaotic or painful it might seem in the moment?The challenge is, we're bombarded with so many options that it's hard to see this divine plan amid the chaos of our choices. So, how do we connect with that inner wisdom that sees the bigger picture and helps us make confident, bold choices?Well, we're diving deep into all of this today. Our guest is Derek Sivers. Frankly he's one of the most unique and interesting people I've ever met. He is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his quotable insights and succinct writing style. He has been a musician, programmer, and TED speaker, and he sold his first company for $22 million and gave all the money to charity.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/321 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We will learn: The hidden teachings of Jesus that were deemed too advanced for the masses, and how they can transform your understanding of religion and spirituality. How the ancient gnostic masters were silenced by the church, and how their suppressed teachings hold the key to unlocking your true spiritual potential The mind-boggling concept that we are not just physical beings, but spiritual energy residing in multiple dimensions Have you ever wondered if the wise sages of the past knew something we're just rediscovering? I mean, what if the teachings in ancient spiritual texts actually cozied up with quantum physics? Intriguing, right?The gnostic gospels, which were rediscovered in Egypt in 1945, were basically foreshadowing quantum physics long before it had a name. They were hinting at ideas like the Big Bang, parallel universes, the so-called God particle, and even the quantum field. And here's where it gets really cool. When you get this, like really get it, you understand exactly how to align with the universal flow.Could that be the reason this wisdom was kept under lock and key for centuries? Can't have the peasants realizing their power right?So let's take back that power back and return to our divine roots. Our guest is Peter Canova. He is highly successful, multi-lingual, international businessman who, after a series of life-changing spiritual experiences, began studying and writing on spirituality and consciousness. He is the author of the 25X award-winning “First Souls Trilogy” and has contributed to the popular “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/320 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We will learn: Why illness can be a spiritual and emotional teacher, and how understanding this can change the way you view your own health challenges How even the smallest actions can have a ripple effect on the collective consciousness of millions Why addressing your emotional wounds is crucial for a world filled with love and compassion We humans spend a lot of time collectively thinking about what happens when we die... is there heaven, hell, purgatory, a multitude of realms, just nothing but the box we're buried in...But do you ever consider what of ourselves, if anything, existed before we were born?If our souls are eternal, that means they have always existed, so our souls were here before incarnating into this particular body.So what if we actually chose to incarnate? Many intuitive and spiritual thought leaders have discussed the idea of soul contracts- agreements we make before our earthly birth to learn certain lessons and fulfill a particular purpose.So, what do you think? Is your life unfolding according to some celestial blueprint? And if it is, how does that make you feel about the choices you're making right now? Got you thinking, huh?Well this is one of the things we're discussing today. Our guest is Asil Toksal, an expert guide on awakening journeys, expanding consciousness, and integrating spiritual experiences. Asil channels transformational energy and wisdom from higher consciousness, fostering humanity’s evolution.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/319 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We will learn: The surprising truth about seeking spiritual enlightenment and why it may be holding you back from true fulfillment The hidden potential within anxiety so you can transform it into a healing frequency that propels you forward The powerful practice of reverse meditation and how it can help you let go of ego, leading to a state of radical freedom What's your first move when difficult emotions start to bubble up? Do you distract yourself, maybe dive into work or binge a TV show? If that sounds like you, you're in good company; it's a pretty common coping mechanism.But what if those emotions are not your enemies but your guides? What if they're not obstacles but opportunities?If you're intrigued, you should be. Because what we're about to delve into could not only change your relationship with your emotions but could also offer you a path to inner freedom that you've never even considered.Our guest is Andrew Holecek. He is an author, speaker, and humanitarian who offers seminars internationally on meditation, lucid dreaming, and the art of dying. He has studied sleep yoga, bardo yoga, and other traditional practices with living masters in India and Nepal. And his books include Dreams of Light, Dream Yoga, and Reverse Meditation.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/318 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We will learn: How curiosity can reveal things from mystical practices to trending forecasts The tension between what is true versus what is useful. The role of storytelling in releasing trapped energy When's the last time you felt truly creative? I mean, the kind of creative where you lose track of time, your hands are busy crafting something out of nothing, and your mind is full of ideas and possibilities.Do you even remember that feeling? Or have you convinced yourself that you're just not the "creative type"? Maybe somewhere between paying bills and adulting, your imagination decided to find someone else to inhabit?Well, what if I told you that reigniting your creativity isn't as hard as you think? What if the key to unlocking your creative potential lies in the emotions you feel, the stories you tell, and the curiosity that drives you? Intrigued? Well, we're about to explore some unexpected ways to get those creative juices flowing again.Our guest is Will Cady. He's Reddit’s Global Brand Ambassador and founding head of Reddit’s KarmaLab creative strategy team. In his role as strategist, he's leveraged his uniquely blended approach of creativity and mysticism to advise powerhouse brands in Tech, like Apple, Google, Samsung, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Adobe. In 2020 he was named in AdWeek’s “Top 50” for Tech, Media, and Marketing.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/317 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered who you would be without the crutch, or the pull, of alcohol? It's a question that might make you squirm a little, but it's worth sitting with. What if that glass of wine or that bottle of beer is actually bottling up your true potential?Our guest today is Amanda Kuda. She can attest to the fact that you don’t need to have a drinking problem for alcohol to be holding you back. Like a lot of successful young professionals, her life was basically a carousel of opportunities to drink that ended up leaving her feeling unfulfilled in her spirit, relationships, and career. She didn’t hit “rock bottom” or need a recovery program, but she did need a change. It was only when she tried Dry January that she realized sobriety was the linchpin to a better life. In a culture that treats alcohol as a cure-all to subdue anxiety, grieve, and celebrate, she found that cutting it out helped her truly reach her full potential.Now, she's an alcohol-free lifestyle expert and coach helping ambitious, soul-centered women stop drinking and start manifesting the life they desire and deserve. Amanda’s first book, “Unbottled Potential: Break Up With Alcohol And Break Through To Your Best Life,” hits the shelves today, October 3, 2023.We will learn: The connection between alcohol and identity The real myths of moderation How removing ineffective things from our lives can create space for positive growth Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/316 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison, a Zen teacher and psychotherapist, discusses Buddhism's teachings on loneliness, love, and human connection. They explore how the feeling of separateness is an illusion created by our minds and how breaking down that illusion can lead to connection. They also discuss the importance of freeing ourselves from trauma, cultivating deep friendships, recognizing opportunities and energy drains, shaping our view of the world, and focusing on positive thoughts.

We will learn: The roles that both genetics and society play in perfectionism The three types of perfectionism... one of which is very surprising The damage that perfectionism really does, and how to begin to undo it Have you ever found yourself paralyzed by the pursuit of perfection? You know, that feeling where you're stuck in a loop of endless tweaking, never quite satisfied, never quite ready to hit "publish" or "send"?The irony is, studies show that perfectionism often decreases our performance. So if we know that, then why are we still fooling ourselves?What if the key to unlocking your best performance lies in letting go of perfection? What if embracing the beautifully flawed process of creation could lead you to create things you didn't even know you could?Today, we're talking about The Curious Relationship Between Perfectionism and Performance. Our guest is Tom Curran. He is a professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and author of a landmark study that the BBC hailed as “the first to compare perfectionism across generations.” His TED Talk on perfectionism has received more than three million views. His research has been featured in media ranging from the Harvard Business Review to New Scientist to CNN, and he has appeared on numerous television and radio programs.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/314 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We will learn: How to embrace and ground sensitivity How to understand defense mechanisms and the intelligence behind them How to use our energy to help children navigate fear and stress We are always co-creating, so when we talk about understanding our emotions better, it's not just for us. It's for everyone around us, too. When we're more in tune with how we feel, we can better understand others, and that's something the world really needs right now.So today, we're talking about how to attune to our relational energy fields. Our guest is Thomas Hubl.Thomas Hubl is a teacher, author, and international facilitator who finds beauty and fascination in both the realms of science and mysticism. He believes that these two parts of his identity reflect his inner self, with a deep love for both the rationality of science and the mystical processes that shape our inner beings. Thomas refers to this combination as "inner science," as he sees the connection between the contemplation and spiritual practices of mystics throughout history and the scientific experiments conducted in the pursuit of knowledge. He embraces the duality within himself and seeks to integrate these forces for a more holistic understanding of the world.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/313 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We will learn: How to handle the pressure to conform How to stay open to different ways of experiencing spirituality The concept of eternity as the opening to oneness When was the last time you questioned something so deeply rooted within you that it felt like a part of your identity? Maybe it's cultural or the values of your family.Or maybe the religious beliefs you grew up with, or the spiritual path you were told was the right one. But what happens when those rules or beliefs don't sit well with you?Our spiritual paths are incredibly individual, shaped by our experiences, lessons, and what our souls came to this lifetime to learn. What didn't resonate with you might be exactly what someone else needs. It might be their stepping stone to spiritual growth or precisely the lesson their soul seeks.And here's the beautiful part: We can walk our paths and let others walk theirs. We don't have to agree. We don't even have to understand. We just have to be okay with letting others find their way, just like we're finding ours.So today, we're talking about embracing Diversity in Spirituality. Our guest is Mark Nepo. He is a poet and philosopher who has taught in the fields of poetry and spirituality for over thirty years. He's also the author of several books including, “The Book of Awakening,” and “Surviving Storms.”Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/312 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices