In this episode of Integrating Presence recorded Oct 16, 2024 [and AI assisted description] writer and creative Luka Boenisch and I explore the nature of the self, free will, and consciousness. Through a wide-ranging conversation, we chat self-inquiry, the illusion of the self, and the philosophical challenges surrounding free will and predeterminism. Luka shares hisContinue reading “Relationships, Creativity, And The Search For Meaning With Luka Boenisch”
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The Power Of A.W.E. with Jake Eagle
On September 11, 2023 I spoke with author, researcher, and therapist Jake Eagle about his background, work and transitions, various research and studies, transcending our everyday reality, brevity of the A.W.E. technique, better connections due to the prosocial emotion of awe, (the lessening of) external validation, the awe of nature, the positive and negative notionsContinue reading “The Power Of A.W.E. with Jake Eagle”
Heart Practices | February 23, 2023 “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #06
This is the sixth installment of the ongoing live series with Wendy Nash inquiring into meditation practice on and off the cushion. Due to no Q & A in January we did two in February. And since February is often associated with love and Valentines day we did one on Love & Brahmaviharas and forContinue reading “Heart Practices | February 23, 2023 “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #06”
Embodiment Coaching | (11/30/2021 — “Ask Us Anything – LIVE” With Denny K Miu And Guests Lydia Grace and Elizabeth Foster)
For this month’s regular open-audience, open-discussion “Ask Us Anything” — continuing discussions about meditation and related topics — Insight Timer teacher Lydia Grace rejoins Denny and I along with friend and practitioner Elizabeth Foster for a roundtable about embodiment coaching. After introductions we speak much about the body and embodiment, especially in relation to experience and working withContinue reading “Embodiment Coaching | (11/30/2021 — “Ask Us Anything – LIVE” With Denny K Miu And Guests Lydia Grace and Elizabeth Foster)”
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