Free Listening Through January 28: Here we explore the transformative power of art on human consciousness and health. Magsamen and Ross emphasize that art, in all its forms, impacts neural circuitry, physiology, and behavior, enhancing physical and mental well-being. Art can reduce stress, improve cognitive function, and foster social connections.…

Free Listening Through January 21, 2025: A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a comprehensive spiritual thought system that provides a structured course and self-study guide designed to transform one’s perception of the world with 365 daily lessons of specific practices. It teaches the physical world we perceive is an illusion…

Scientific materialism is the reigning paradigm of scientific inquiry. It is the notion that physical matter is fundamental in the universe. Materialism assumes that matter produces consciousness and holds that the brain produces consciousness. Therefore, when your brain dies, your consciousness dies. Gober has compiled extensive research that turns scientific…

Shame hides us both from others and from ourselves. It teaches us not to trust our feelings. Rather than using shame and guilt as a moral compass, Bedrick suggests a more effective strategy to a healthy mental and emotional life is to unhook ourselves from shame. This enables us to…

In this conversation, Mirabai Starr, acclaimed author and translator of mystical texts, shares how ordinary moments—like washing dishes or walking in nature—can be transformed into sacred experiences. Drawing on the wisdom of saints like Teresa of Ávila and Brother Lawrence, she encourages us to embrace our daily lives as a…

Gelb explains that we never truly stand on our feet; rather we stand on the Earth and the importance of feeling the support of the Earth with every step. This dialogue highlights the benefits and dynamics of walking well, including comfort, vitality, and inspiration. He introduces the benefits of walking…

What we eat, drink, breathe, our stress levels, our use of pharmaceuticals, our interaction with the immediate physical and social environment – these are all essential factors in genetic expression. Rather than worrying about the genetic hand we are dealt, we must optimize our health by the choices we make.…

Working in collaboration with others takes skill and attention: often it will include changing our mindset. One of the most effective ways of moving with ease in all your life’s endeavors, whether it is a solitary path or it is in collaboration with others, is to learn how to read…

Busyness is not just a behavior; it’s an attitude that claims ownership of our time. Moving away from busy behavior takes more than just solutions. It requires us to discover the motivation underneath our behavior. As we understand what’s driving us, we’ll be better able to make changes and reclaim…

According to today’s conventional scientific wisdom, time flows strictly forward – from the past to the future through the present. We can remember the past, and we can predict the future based on the past (albeit imperfectly), but we can’t perceive the future. However, there are those scientists who are…