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I try to convey that the wisdom and compassion we are looking for is already inside of us. I see practice as learning how to purify our mind and heart so we can hear the Buddha inside. In doing so, we naturally embody the dharma and help awaken that understanding and love in others we meet. I try to use the formal teachings as a doorway for people to see the truth in themselves. I feel I'm doing my job when people look into themselves to come to their own deep understandings of the truth, ac ...
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Expand your mind and raise your consciousness! Get inspired by Sensei Derek to adopt conscious eating as a spiritual practice. Sensei is author of 'Eat Like A Buddha.' He is also a Buddhist and practices meditation daily. Chan Buddhism, and other eastern philosophies related to eating food, will be used to open up the spiritual dimensions of this universal act.
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Have you ever made one of those wagers with a deity where you just know a dozen mortals will end up insane or beheaded, daughters marrying fathers, cousins stabbing grandmothers, and almost always, somebody has to lose an eye?
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More Programs @ www.OpenandClear.com - Join us while we immerse ourselves into each frequency of our spiritual universe. Each day is categorized by a different color of the rainbow, and it's attributes relating to our mind, body and spirit. It's perspective of "God", the universe and everything. This is one aspect of Spiritual Alchemy. --- Your host Rev. Devan Byrne has returned from his successful five year vision quest/service mission, which proceeded after his life changing podcast "I am ...
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Soul Sparkle Radio | Inspiring soulful tips + enlightening interviews

Hayley Hunter Hines shares tools, tips, and interviews to create a magical

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Soul Sparkle Radio is designed to serve as inspiration and motivation to create a life you absolutely love. Your host, Hayley Hunter Hines, dedicated to helping you ignite the spark of magic within, and light up from the inside out, is the founder of Soul Sparkle, Inc. events, experiences, and the creator of the Soul Sparkle Collection. Tune in each week to hear stories of transformation, tools, and tips to create more magic in your life.
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Most of us never learned how to train our brains, which is why most of us needlessly settle, struggle and worse – suffer. My name is Chris Dorris and I want to make Brain Training mainstream. This is my series TOUGH TALKS: Conversations on Mental Toughness. I’m interviewing badasses from all walks of life, on what Mental Toughness means to them, and their unique approaches to strengthening their mind. For videos, visit http://bit.ly/tough-talks
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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Awareness is not only spacious and wakeful, compassion is also an inherent component. Expressing care to address the suffering in the world is understood to be an essential part of practice. This talk explores the greater implications of this understanding especially at this critical time of global dukkha on so many …
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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) By opening to the perspective of everything arising and passing away in the space of awareness we see through the illusion of separation, directly experiencing anatta, the selfless nature of reality. We also let go of identifying with hindrances and and other ways we identify with the natural unfolding of experience.…
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(Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley) I look forward to being with our community and exploring the teaching on the "Four Mind Changing Reflections." These four reflections become a great motivation reminding us to use our time wisely to deepen our practice. I hope it gives a boost to your own practice.…
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Hey Tribe,In this latest episode of Tough Talks we're exploring the intriguing intersection of mental toughness and the transformative power of psilocybin with none other than Cate Ritter, a licensed psilocybin facilitator and a beacon in the wellness community. Join us as we delve into the profound insights and personal experiences Cate brings to …
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(Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley) This Thursday, May 23rd is Wesak, the most special day in Theravada Buddhist countries (Burma, Thailand, Sri Lanka). The full moon in May is said to be the day that the Buddha was born, became enlightened at the age of 35 and died at the age of 80. The three holiest of days all rolled into one! On this Wes…
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(Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley) The Buddha spoke of like-minded friendship as "the whole of the spiritual life." He encouraged us to take refuge in the Sangha.What makes community so powerful? Have you ever been part of a group that felt quite magical, where it was more than merely a collection of individual members? What are the ingredi…
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Ever make a right decision but the outcome seemed to be "wrong?" When making decisions related to food there is a way to avoid this scenario. A technique employed by a reportedly unattractive Greek man used it so well he was eventually executed for it. Sounds strange doesn't it? What is that technique? Sensei uses it in this deeply contemplative ep…
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In this episode, Sensei Derek reads a short excerpt from chapter one of his book Eat Like a Buddha. This chapter's title is 'Contemplation of Self.' It opens with explaining the concept of acquired and inherited limitations and identities and their roles in creating a false sense of self. Sensei highlights the challenges of transcending these state…
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(Apologies if sound quality is not as good with ear/head phones as without. Tried every fix but none worked) Today, many people are concerned with various systems of oppression. Systems of oppression involving gender, economics, career opportunities, access to quality healthcare, ethnicity, affordable housing, education, animals and religion are co…
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(Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley) Most of the Buddha's disciples whose names we are familiar with, such as Ananda and Sariputta, are men. The Buddha also had women disciples who were wise and profound practitioners like Mahapajapati, the Buddha's aunt/foster mother, responsible for the establishment of the order of nuns or Patacara, revere…
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(Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley) Pema Chödrön writes: "It's not impermanence per se, or even knowing we're going to die, that is the cause of our suffering, the Buddha taught. Rather, it's our resistance to the fundamental uncertainty of our situation. Our discomfort arises from all of our efforts to put ground under our feet, to realize …
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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We can easily lose our mindfulness when we are experiencing a transition from a change of activity in our daily experience to major shifts in our life. In truth we are always in transition. This talk explores the power of bringing consciousness to transition as focal point of our practice.…
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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Although devotion plays a significant role in Monastic Communities and Tibetan practices it is not something often discussed in lay communities. Yet devotion can be a major source of inspiration which can fuel our practice. How can we access it and have it moisten our sincerity of motivation?…
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In this episode, Sensei discusses how to bring magic back into everyday life. He emphasizes that while temporary experiences like vacations or new possessions can bring excitement, true magic comes from finding contentment in everyday activities. We can make the mundane divine with conscious attention and present awareness. But how does one actuall…
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Who am I? How can I find myself? I need to find myself. These thoughts are ones you have likely held on more than one occasion. "Finding yourself" has been heralded as the holy treasure for spiritual seekers. Being lost is a condition that is perceived to be undesirable. Sensei has an alternative perspective (and approach) to this that will save yo…
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How many people do you know who were inducted into TEN - yeah, you heard it - TEN different Halls of Fame?! How many coaches do you know who were the National Coach of the Year 8 times? Or won 6 National Championships? Coached the ONLY undefeated team in NCAA Division 1 Golf history? Is the PAC 12 Conference Coach of THE CENTURY?!?! And the list go…
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In the spirit of authentic communication, Sensei addresses one of the most complex issues in our time...the conflict in the Middle East. Never afraid to engage with a controversial subject matter he offers some insights on what must happen to help create a true lasting peace. This is a delicate but real share...…
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Do you consider yourself to be a winner or a loser? In today's climate this may sound like a harsh question to ask another person. It's probably even more difficult of a question to ask yourself. Yet, you likely are implicitly living under the daunting shadow of this question every day of your life. The internet is full of people teaching you about…
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I interviewed my dear friend and mentor, Dr. William Maxwell. We delved into EQ (emotional quotient) and its relevance in predicting success. We talked about the power of thinking and its impact on our lives. Dr. Maxwell shared how he initially became fascinated with thinking and the importance of addressing the falling IQ of children. The conversa…
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Wars. Climate change. Greed. Political, social and racial strife. Economic injustice and gender discrimination. Extreme poverty and homelessness. This is the doom and gloom weighing down the minds of many. How is your mind coping with this? Press play for a helpful contemplation to clear the mind and see a nuance you are likely missing.…
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In our latest installment of Tough Talks, we’re going ALL IN! with our awe-inspiring guest - the inimitable Guru Ganesha. Take a deep dive with us into the realm of business challenges and the critical need for innovative solutions.We talk about the dual commitment necessary in the sales process, compelling us to recognize if potential buyers are t…
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In this episode of Tough Talks, we have back with us a truly remarkable guest, Jeff Nyce, a retired SWAT team commander and a two-time survivor of terminal illnesses. Despite being diagnosed with his third terminal illness ALS also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, Jeff continues to choose to live and embrace a positive mindset as he keeps pushing for…
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What's the most important trait/skill of a CEO?Why is it so much more important to hire the RIGHT person vs the "best" person for the job?What does it mean to not let perfection be the enemy of good?How does a corporate culture empower its people to feel safe enough to make mistakes?What does it mean to "execute with extreme prejudice"?These are so…
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I'm so thrilled to be able to introduce you to an absolute Powerhouse (in every way). His name is Siavash Fashi. He's the owner of the enormously successful small gym (very very small, and apparently wonderfully high-vibe and chaotic!) in Culver City, CA named SixPax Gym. Siavash left Iran, where bodybuilding was illegal and where he dealt with can…
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"We are on a mission to move minds with mushrooms."That's a quote from his website, www.getumbo.com. His name is Jake "The Snake" Plummer and he is a former NFL quarterback turned mushroom farmer.His new chosen assignment in life is to remind us here in the Western cultures about the profound healing qualities of functional (and hopefully soon-to-b…
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In this third and final episode of Sensei's intro series on meditation, he addresses the third component which is wisdom. Wisdom in the Chan tradition, and in Buddhism generally, is one of the highest perfections or virtues that can be achieved. In contemporary times, wisdom has been watered down in meaning so much that almost any common sense unde…
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His speaking career started at age 8 when his iconic minister father had him speak before a church congregation of thousands in his native Ghana. He himself was ordained a minister at age 14. He didn't ask for any of that. So at age 18 he won a green card in the Ghanaian lottery, followed his intuition, and moved to LA, alone, knowing no one, with …
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In the first part of this 3 part series, Sensei discussed the importance of establishing an ethical standard (or moral code) as an essential ingredient of practicing meditation. Here, he describes the second component of meditation which is samadhi. Samadhi is a foundational pillar in the practice of Chan. (a.k.a Zen) There are a number of meditati…
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From Physical Therapist to Co-Owner of the Philadelphia 76ers NBA team to Zen Monk, our guest today is NOT TYPICAL!He IS, however, something very few people ever achieve which you can argue is far less likely than any of the above. He is a Philadelphia LEGEND!His name is Pat Croce and I have known about him for most of my life (having grown up in t…
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Meditation has been misrepresented and watered down through misguided marketing. Meditation is not about what many people, especially westerners, think it is. Sensei introduces you to the first of three components of meditation in this episode. If you want to get the real value of meditating, then you should listen to this 3 part series.…
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Who has won MVP of The Super Bowl AND had a movie created about his life story? My latest Tough Talks Podcast guest, that's who. Kurt Warner.Kurt's Cinderella story is easily one of the best in NFL history (that's why they made the movie, American Underdog, about it).Through countless trials and tribulations, Kurt and his remarkable wife, Brenda, c…
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Many people totally misunderstand the phenomenon called "time." Due to these misunderstandings poor and irreversible decisions are often made. In this episode, Sensei clears up these misunderstandings so that you can begin to experience life in new and wonderful way. It will require that you break with some deeply held conceptions about time that a…
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Feeling good in your body? If you are like many the answer is "no" or "sometimes." To start feeling good (not not just ok) in your body will require a mind shift away from many deep rooted conventional notions. Unwittingly, many people have set a low bar both for feeling good and for how long it's possible to do so. Sensei offers precise insights i…
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Who says that real personal growth and healing need to be gradual?! Well, not this guest. Today we have World Renowned Therapist and Best Selling Author, Marisa Peer, on the show. Marisa is the founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT). RTT is a massively disruptive approach to helping people heal and grow. Because it's - well - RAPID! She ex…
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It may sound strange to consider taking food as your guru! But, this is precisely the foundation upon which Sensei has built an entirely new way to consciously exploring, and improving, our relationship to food and eating. Tune in to learn more about this approach and how you may already be implementing aspects of this every day!…
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Have you ever felt your life has lost its spice? That your life is just blasé, routine or boring? You are not alone in this. Many people are feeling this way. When you think of an exciting dish, oatmeal would probably not make it into your top 10 list. That might change after listening to Sensei's experience and insight after eating his morning bow…
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What is breatharianism? What does it mean to actually live on prana? What is it like not to eat food for days, weeks or months? In this episode, Sensei shares some provocative insights from his 90+ day experiment with this practice. While writing his book Eat Like A Buddha he engaged in several spiritual practices including breatharianism. You don'…
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Many people eat food primarily based upon how it makes them feel. Perhaps you are such a person. You eat food to feel "good." Or simply because you like the taste of it. Given the social norms around eating food you unknowingly create addictions that are far more destructive than any addiction to food could ever be. Press play now to hear Sensei ex…
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Many people have inquired about what Sensei actually eats everyday. How is he able to stay looking so vibrant and healthy? These are good questions given the nature of this podcast. In this episode, Sensei lays out not only what he eats everyday, but also his food principles and the specific items that are in his kitchen. To get an insider's view i…
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Valentine's Day, like many other days of acknowledgement, is celebrated in contemporary times for reasons nearly unrelated to its original purpose. How might you and your partner or loved ones incorporate the original spirit of Valentine's Day into the contemporary expressions of this day? What could that look like and why should you care? Addition…
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