We’ve often underpinned a lot of our previous discussions and insights with the idea of embracing others without condition, without distinction. But what does that mean? Today we’ll turn that stone over and try to better understand it as well as learn an exercise that will help us to rewire our hearts and brains to actually become better and engaging with others without condition or distinction. Apple : https://apple.co/3ek5Vjz Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/resonant-life YouTu...
Dec 18, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Buddhist concepts, doctrine and traditional practices can seem daunting and nearly impossible to work into our busy and challenging lives. But what the Buddha taught — and what has been reinforced and highlighted in Shinnyo Buddhism — is simple: Use our daily lives as practice. One way to unlock blessings and joy — and to be able to share it — is to listen, not with our ears and minds, but with your hearts. Join me as we dig into this and uncover how to use our hearts to create a better world ar...
Aug 16, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Having suffered some health issues recently, I lost my center and focus — I became focused on my suffering and my inability to take action as I had previously. With help, I was able to get out of this negative self-focused, self-referential thought pattern and recognize that the suffering itself is the teacher and the lesson. Exploring this, I was able to get a deeper understanding of Equanimity — embracing and accepting everything and everyone just as they are. Without distinction. This was som...
Jul 21, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Facing an imminent meeting with someone to whom I had a grudge, I decided I was no longer willing to carry the weight and negativity of old grudges — the one against this person or any of my more than several grudgees. By looking at how a grudge is fixed in our hearts and minds, we’re able to find an antidote! On the way, we can discover what in Buddhism is called “suchness” and re-focus negative energy for the good of others with our altruistic actions. #buddhism, #happiness, #lifecoach, #lifec...
Apr 23, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 37
We go through life conflating thankfulness and gratitude and I suspect gratitude is something much deeper, more significant. Using some of the Buddha’s teaching, as well as our own experience, we discover that gratitude emerges and flourishes when we surrender to the understanding that we are not self-arisen beings, but the product of the past and present as well as ancestors and all those who helped us become who we are here and now. While we can’t define gratitude, we can point to it and, when...
Mar 15, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Conflicts and disagreements and toxicity are pervasive in our world — from society at large to our neighborhoods and even inner circle of family and friends. This all leads to conflict — quarrels, fights and disagreements with some of those closest to us. To combat conflict in the world, we can start by resolving conflicts we have with people in our lives. And apologizing is a most powerful way to do it. Listen to explore this path to peace. https://www.resonantlife.net https://www.thetimeisnow....
Feb 07, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Recognizing when we ourselves are being jerks is an opportunity to look deeply into our psyches, our egos, and find the places in our mind where we cling, grasp and protect our fragile egos. Finding the roots of Buddhism’s “three poisons,” we uncover opportunities to convert those negativities into positive actions for abiding happiness and peace.
Jan 10, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Building on what we discussed before, we tackle the question -- how can I change the world if I can't even change my life or the people around me? And how can I do so if I am overwhelmed by the turmoil and tragedy in today's world? Join us as we explore a path forward that transcends and helps us recover our spiritual agency a act as powerful creators of peace. Apple : https://apple.co/3ek5Vjz Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/resonant-life YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AReson...
Dec 01, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 33
The tragedies of our world -- war, oppression, poverty and want -- can so easily overwhelm us that we turn inward. We tend to shut down our hearts so we don't drown in the suffering around us. It hurts too much to care sometimes. Using this feeling of being overwhelmed, we can find a path of strength that leads us to not shut down, but to open up more and become stronger, kinder, more compassionate and true forces of peace in the world. #buddhism #happiness #lifecoach #lifecoaching #joy #buddhan...
Oct 30, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Doing for others, putting others first, giving away that which is ours to benefit others. This other-focus is counterintuitive to our more baser natures -- and our egos' drive to survive and thrive. But it is the secret sauce, the mystery to abiding happiness. Apple : https://apple.co/3ek5Vjz Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/resonant-life YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AResonantLife #buddhism #happiness #lifecoach #lifecoaching #joy #buddhanature #authenticself #prosperity #sa...
Oct 03, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Throughout human history, there have been words of power -- mantras, spells, incantations. But it isn't just these special words that have power. Our everyday words are also enormously powerful. They can uplift or hurt. Soothe or irritate. I wrestled with this truth while struggling in my daily life while trying to live altruistically. Please join me to explore what I went through, what I learned and what I'm doing to go forward positively. #buddhism #happiness #lifecoach #lifecoaching #joy #bud...
Sep 16, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Our lives -- with ambition, career and family and friends, with social media trends and distractions, or for some, just trying to get by -- life comes at us so fast it is hard to get a quiet moment just to rest let alone think of others and put energy into altruism. And when we do get those rare moments of quiet, we can't use them. We're looking for the next jolt, the next bit of stimulation, the next challenge. When all around us is going so fast, how can we learn to be the calm center of the s...
Aug 18, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 29
It can't be denied or ignored... Some people are just jerks. This reality poses challenges to our spiritual work trying to be unconditional, accepting and altruistic without regard for friend or foe. How do we address the jerks in our lives? And how do we know if -- and when -- we ourselves are being the jerk? #buddhism #happiness #lifecoach #lifecoaching #joy #buddhanature #authenticself #prosperity #satisfaction #grief #loss #impermanence #harmony #anger #meditation #buddhistpractice #stress #...
Aug 10, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 8
When we feel irritated or bothered by others when they're talking to us, we can use this negative response to create a positive outcome. We can use it to listen with our entire beings to the other person and in that listening, in that hearing, discover, wisdom and joy for them and ourselves. #buddhism #happiness #lifecoach #lifecoaching #joy #buddhanature #authenticself #prosperity #satisfaction #grief #loss #impermanence #harmony #anger #meditation #buddhistpractice #stress #stressmanagement #a...
Jul 22, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Time - they say it flows like a river, but frankly that river flows way too fast sometimes. Today we'll discuss how to regain balance from overly stressful situations and times in our lives as well as how to use focusing on others as the way to calm the storms of stress. Using the experiences of our daily lives as the signposts to uncovering wisdom and our authentic selves we work just as the Buddha did 2,500 years ago. #buddhism #happiness #lifecoach #lifecoaching #joy #buddhanature #authentics...
Jul 07, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Our tendency, under the sway of our egos, is to become defensive in situations where we are challenged or tested or blamed. Using that feeling of defensiveness can be a cue to show us a different way to react -- to lean in to help instead of feel hurt or lash back. Let's look at the what goes on in our minds and learn how to lead with our hearts! #buddhism #happiness #lifecoach #lifecoaching #joy #buddhanature #authenticself #prosperity #satisfaction #grief #loss #impermanence #harmony #anger #m...
Jun 25, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 25
How many times have we started a new project, set a new goal, started a new program with the goal of making changes in our life or lifestyle, hobby, health or any positive step forward and, after time, noticed that it is no longer something we do. Our minds seem to work against our own desire to improve and be happier and to be a force and creator of happiness. What is needed to reinforce, shore up and ingrain all of the mind hacks and strategies of A Resonant Life is a daily practice. Let's exp...
May 24, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Anger is a powerful emotion that can lay wasted to what is positive in our lives. Despite that anger is something we all experience -- maybe more frequently than we'd like to admit. There are ways to use our experiences of anger to become positive, productive people who create a more positivity around us and a more positive, peaceful and just world. #buddhism #happiness #lifecoach #lifecoaching #joy #buddhanature #authenticself #prosperity #satisfaction #grief #loss #impermanence #harmony #anger...
May 17, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In our fractured and polarized world in which we all can't even agree on what is fact and what is true, how do we find the way to be of help and hold true to our intention of being altruistic without distinction or condition? How do we hold true to our project of uncovering our authentic selves and creating a world of peace? #buddhism #happiness #lifecoach #lifecoaching #joy #buddhanature #authenticself #prosperity #satisfaction #grief #loss #impermanence #harmony
May 10, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Feeling grief and loss when we lose loved or revered ones is all part of a process. But it is one that can overwhelm us and bring us to a halt in terms of spiritual progress and being available to others. With intentionality though, we can use grief and loss though as energy to help us deepen our empathy to help others. And we deepen our wisdom of impermanence. #buddhism #happiness #lifecoach #lifecoaching #joy #buddhanature #authenticself #prosperity #satisfaction #grief #loss #impermanence...
Apr 27, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In our lives, no matter how hard we try otherwise, we still sometimes hurt others with words, negative thoughts or selfish actions. These can accumulate and drag us down into negativity. Instead, we can recognize these mistakes and use them as catalysts to own what we did, make amends and as a result find ourselves happier, kinder more generous people. #buddhism #happiness #lifecoach #lifecoaching #joy #buddhanature #authenticself #prosperity #satisfaction
Apr 19, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Sometimes we discover insight and opportunity from the least likely people, places and situations. Being open and aware allows us to discover and share a sense of grace as well as find the intersection where our authentic selves can bring more peace and happiness to every situation.
Apr 14, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Our world is full of people and situations that cause outrage and anger causing us to scream into the void - or shout at our TVs or send nasty online messages. But we can use that which outrages us as gateway to becoming happy joyful people that create peace around them. We are not our emotions, but we can use our emotions to foster joy.
Apr 07, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 18
The Equinox - or seasonal divide - gives us an opportunity to reflect and look at who we are and how we became the people we are. At this time, it is a great practice to share our blessings and wishes for peace with others - including those who have gone before yet played a role in making us who we are.
Mar 27, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 17
When life seems to be a slog with a too heavy backpack, practicing and focusing on being resilient and looking around at how we can help others increases our spiritual strength and capacity to not only go on, but do so helping others and with a more abiding happiness in our lives.
Mar 15, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Consciously making efforts to become a help for others in all of our thoughts, intentions and actions changes us from within, freeing us from a "cosmic rut. " This frees us to experience sustained happiness in our lives while still succeeding in life and becoming a person others miss.
Mar 03, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 15
An experience with a friend showed me how I was being judgmental - and accepting the criticism I was able to see the arrogance for what it is -- confidence without humility. This episode is my journey to getting back on track.
Feb 22, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 14
"Embracement" is giving life a big hug. Accepting and embracing everything to create a mosaic that celebrates the individual and unique self while making it part of the whole. To do so, we engage in actions that help us manifest equanimity, loving kindness, compassion and joy.
Feb 17, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Our lives are made measurably better when we change ourselves, situations and circumstances, steering toward altruistic actions and thoughts -- action is getting up off the nail that causes us pain, discomfort and unhappiness. Instead of remaining stuck and complaining, we can live with more joy. #Buddhism #Happiness #Joy #AltruisticLife #LifeCoach #Vajrayana
Feb 08, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Being in toxic situations -- be they professional and work, family or social - can have the effect of shrinking us, making us smaller. Like a cornered timid animal we often try to become invisible, unnoticed. A good day is one where we avoided any toxic encounters. This is no way to live in either our work or personal lives. We are meant -- it is our innate nature -- to flourish and extend ourselves to be of help and benefit to others.
Feb 02, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 11
