In this episode, we explore the four subconscious filters that can make or break your inner peace. We'll discuss how to identify these filters, and how to apply Integral Intention to keep them in check. This means understanding the meaning and purpose behind our every action.
Mark Divine is an entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, philanthropist, and one of the world’s top leadership and coaching experts. After a successful 20 year career as a Navy SEAL and SEAL Commander, Mark was hired by the Navy to create a nationwide coaching and leadership program for the SEALs. The bold goal of this program was to give the SEALs the best leadership and mental-management tools in the world – to help them forge unbeatable SEAL teams that achieve mission success in th...
Michelle Alderman (soon-to-be Michelle Dillard) is a certified Master Life coach, with additional masters certifications in Hypnosis, Neuro Linguistic Programming and Quantum Time Technique. She is the co-founder of Richer Every Day, with her partner Mike Dillard, a course and coaching program that helps high performing entrepreneurs and employees reach new levels of success by re-training their brain's neurochemistry and subconscious programming when it comes to money and abundance. Michelle ha...
Stuart Sovatsky, Ph.D., has been a practitioner of kundalini yoga for twenty-four years and is the director of two psychotherapy clinics in the San Francisco Bay Area. A former presenter at the World Congress on Sexology in India and the International Kundalini Research Network, he teaches at JFK University and the California Institute of Integral Studies. In this episode Stuart shares profound stories of his work over the last 50 years. He's helped people from all walks of life transform their ...
We all want to be successful, but sometimes we just don't know how to get there. In this episode, I'll introduce you to the Integral View – this includes 3 mental frameworks that are the foundation of success and fulfillment.
Most people believe change is difficult or even impossible! The reason being is because they're often missing 1 or more of The 3 Pillars of Change. In order to change our lives for the better, we need three things: wisdom, action, and focus. In this episode I talk about how each of these three pillars can help us achieve our goals and create the life we want to live.
How to end self suffering? It's a question that has been asked by people throughout history. In this episode, I explore part 3 of The 4 Noble truths, "The Truth of Nirvana" (the end of suffering). This is all about the art of letting go and learning to be comfortable in the paradoxes of life.
In this episode, we explore the root of all suffering and how to overcome it. Detachment is one of the most important concepts when it comes to freeing yourself from suffering. We explore the 5 ways the soul degrades itself (and how to avoid them) according to the teachings of Marcus Aurelius.
Do you ever feel like your struggles are getting in the way of your success? In this special series we explore the Zen Stoic rendition of, The 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism. I explore how to transcend suffering and use it to fuel our goals. Discover how to deal with frustration, ego, and impermanence understand the importance suffering plays in the role of in achieving our dreams.
In this episode, I'll share the story of how one of my clients turned a seemingly negative obstacle into over $10,000 in revenue he didn't even realize existed! Most people allow obstacles to define them. This client applied "the obstacle is the way" in real time to generate a massive result! As Epictetus once said "To me all omens are lucky, if I will. For whichever of these things happens, it is in my control to derive advantage from it."
We all have our share of imperfections. But if we learn to live in harmony with them, they can become some of our most precious assets. In this video I discuss the Stoic concept of Memento Mori and the Zen concept of Wabi Sabi. Both concepts combined show us not only how to appreciate the beauty in life's imperfections, but also bring gratitude to each day, no matter how imperfect! Click The Link Below To Get Access To Our “3 Day Micro Meditation Journey” https://www.liberation.so/lp/micro-medit...
Life is full of obstacles. But the Stoics showed us that these are actually opportunities in disguise. In this episode, I talk about how to use anticipation and knowing the road ahead to turn any obstacle into a chance for growth and progress. In order to achieve our worthwhile goals in life, we sometimes need to silence our fears and trust our intuition. This is what separates the greats from the rest on the road to success!
In this episode, we explore the power of metaphor. Metaphors can be used to help us understand complex concepts, or to communicate more effectively with others. But they can also be used to trap and deceive ourselves into less than we're capable of. We cover how to use metaphors strategically to intensify positive experience and dim negative experience.
Are you in a season where you keep running into challenge after challenge with no end in sight? It's easy to feel lost and overwhelmed when looking for answers. But the Stoics believed that everything we go through in life is an opportunity for growth and learning. In this episode, I'll share some of the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and the true meaning of "the obstacle is the way" and why it's crucial for our growth. I explain how to use challenges and obstacles to create freedom and liberation in...
Words have the power to liberate or enslave us. In this episode, we explore how we can use language to empower ourselves and find our true selves. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about using words in a positive way! Click the link below to join the Liberated Life Community: https://community.liberation.so/s/community/
Meditation is a great way to improve your focus, increase your self-awareness, and achieve inner peace. But like anything else, it's easy to make mistakes. In this episode I share three of the most common meditation mistakes and how to avoid them. We finish this episode with a guided meditation that gives you a powerful training experience in mindfulness! Click The Link Below To Get Access To Our “3 Day Micro Meditation Journey” https://www.liberation.so/lp/micro-meditations-series...
Raj Jana is the founder of JavaPresse , a lifestyle brand that transforms ordinary coffee rituals into extraordinary daily experiences. He's been mentored by some of the world's most inspiring leaders and hosts the weekly show, Stay Grounded, to help listeners achieve more happiness in daily life.
Making decisions can be hard. Especially when there's a lot on the line. But with the right mindset, you can make bulletproof decisions that will help you achieve your goals. In this episode, I talk about how to achieve inner peace through total conviction in your choices - no matter what life throws your way. Click the link below to join The Unshakeable Goal Setting Workshop https://community.liberation.so/c/unshakeable-goal-setting/day-3-live-unshakeable-goal-setting-workshop...
In a world that's constantly changing, it can be hard to know how to prepare for the future. But with the right mindset, you can enjoy life while being prepared for anything. That's why I've started practicing the warrior mindset – Zen Stoic Philosophy shows us how to find peace in the face of adversity. In this episode I'll discuss how to become the "warrior in the garden" and share some tips on how you can start living a liberated life with unshakeable inner peace. Click The Link Below To Join...
We all want inner peace, but sometimes we sabotage our own efforts. There are five ways the soul degrades itself, according to Marcus Aurelius. I share five ways we do this and offer some tips for overcoming them. Click Below To Join Our Unshakeable Goal Setting Workshop: https://community.liberation.so/c/unshakeable-goal-setting/workshop-unshakeable-goal-setting-c9994b
In this episode, we explore what it means to live an authentic life. Many people view ego as their enemy, but is that really accurate? Can ego actually be a helpful tool when it comes to personal growth? You'll discover the power of ego and how to use it for your own benefit. So if you're interested in living a more authentic life, make sure to check out this episode! Have you ever been told that your ego is your enemy? Or been accused of having too much of an ego? So many spiritual teachers/ in...
Do you ever feel like life is throwing too many challenges your way? It can be tough to stay positive and motivated when everything seems to be going wrong. But with the right mindset, you can turn any challenge into an opportunity for growth. We turn to ancient Stoic philosopher, Epictetus about how to grow in spite of difficulty. If you're looking for some wisdom that will help you stick to your goals, then you don't want to miss this!
Key Takeaways: “Defeat is a state of mind; no one is very defeated until defeat has been accepted as a reality." - Bruce Lee The present moment is the convergence point where everything can change. The past is a memory and the future is just speculation. Concluding what something will mean is a product of the mind, it is not reality. Things can always change. We think bringing closure to reality makes us feel safe through knowing what will be, but the reality is, that it blinds us. The way towar...
“My formula for greatness in a human being is amor fati: that one wants nothing to be different, not forward, not backward, not in all eternity. Not merely bear what is necessary, still less conceal it—all idealism is mendacity in the face of what is necessary—but love it.” -Friedrich Nietzsche Rules may give us guide rails to move towards goals, but they will not create fulfillment of what we most desire. Zen is not about following a set of rules or doctrines, but instead it is to be perfectly ...
Sal is a well renowned and sought after hair stylist in Los Angeles, who seeks to find the meaning of life in all that he does. He creates magic in the “hair chair” by using his experiences of his spiritual practice and philosophy to transform his clients to express themselves fully, one hair cut at a time. Sal moved to the United States from Mexico at 13. He touched his first pair of shears shortly thereafter and hasn't stopped since. He graduated from Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy and be...
In this episode we dive into the third aggregate of the Zen Stoic Rendition of the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path: Meditation/Concentration. We discuss how to live in a meditative state through practicing the 3 components of the Meditation/Concentration Aggregate: Integral Effort, Integral Awareness, and Integral Concentration. **Integral Effort:** Here we discuss how to find the sweet spot of effort. Following the stereotypical motivational advice of going 110% all the time is a trap! It seems a...
In this episode we continue with part 2 of our 3 part series of the Zen Stoic rendition of The Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path. We discuss the aggregate of morality and conduct. This is based on our outlook on life, how we treat one another, and how we go about sustaining our lives. This aggregate includes the components of: Integral Action: This is related to how we conduct ourselves in the world and with others in a manner that is optimal for our liberation. Living a life with a sense of moralit...
In this episode, we dive into the Zen Stoic rendition of the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path. The path is the way of liberation for a person to end their suffering. The Buddha’s Path has 3 Aggregates: Wisdom, Morality, and Meditation. This episode covers the Wisdom Aggregate which contains 2 components: Integral View and Integral Intention. We discuss how to have a complete view of life, self, and circumstance. Oftentimes we suffer because we are viewing life with a limited view, and having an Int...
“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek” - from Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung. This episode we discuss championing the journey of the individual by first embracing the flaws and imperfections of our lives. Includes turning the pain of our past into something beautiful that contributes to the development of our character as well as discovering how to lift the limits of our identity that were the basis of much of our pain in the first place. I discuss methods of how you can train y...
