In this intriguing interview, Greg Sherwood sits down with best-selling author and leader in the new biology, Dr. Bruce Lipton. Dr. Lipton explores the self-doubts and negative beliefs that close us off from love, opportunities, and happiness. He breaks down the science behind these beliefs, and why our perceptions of our environment impact our experiences. In essence, our beliefs create our reality. Dr. Lipton goes on to explain how our two minds—the subconscious mind and the conscious mind—interact with each other, and why the subconscious mind (our learned behavior) overrides our desires, dreams, and wishes. Dr. Lipton shares three ways to rewrite your subconscious mind, creating more positive thoughts, feelings, and relationships. When we learn how to recognize the habits and triggers of the mind, we’ll see that choice, and real change, is in our power.


The Science of Keeping Love Alive - Bruce Lipton

Guided visualisation meditation to nurture feelings of compassion for the self.

Self-Compassion Guided Meditation

In this conversation with Elizabeth Gilbert, our generation's "Mark Twain," we unpack the inherent magic of language, embracing the sacred "No," what it takes to have the things you say you want, and to sex or not to sex on book tour. Ha. Liz has an extraordinary way with words (but you knew that) and a rich perspective on what it means to share your magic with the world. Her eighth bestseller, BIG MAGIC is nothing short of brilliant and we're elated to have her with us. For more inspiring interviews with best-selling authors, subscribe to the Beautiful Writers Podcast on iTunes. To get access to our thriving community of writers visit TheBeautifulWritersGroup.com.

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Elizabeth Gilbert : The Big Magic of Creative Living

"The point of gathering stillness is not to enrich the sanctuary or the mountaintop, but to bring that reality into the motion, the commotion, of the world." Wanderer and writer Pico Iyer on outer stillness as an essential catalyst to a rich inner life.

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The Inner World Is a Great, Undiscovered Terrain | Pico Iyer [Becoming Wise]

Week 1 – Body Scan 2016 – Emma Corbett

"Sometimes the pain of the world seems incomprehensible. And if there's anything that balances it, it's wonder at the world, the amazingness of people." Mindfulness meditation teacher Sylvia Boorstein gives counsel on finding joy and spiritual practice embedded in the rhythms of everyday life.

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Spirituality Is Enfolded into the Act of Living | Sylvia Boorstein [Becoming Wise]

"The challenge of our future is to say, are we going to connect and amplify the positive tribes that want to make things better for all of us?" Entrepreneur and digital wise man Seth Godin on our capacity to use connection to elevate and advance the human spirit. Find more at onbeing.org/becoming-wise.

We Choose Our Own Tribes | Seth Godin [Becoming Wise]

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending. &#160; Social scientist Bren&eacute; Brown has ignited a global conversation on courage, vulnerability, shame, and worthiness. Her pioneering work uncovered a profound truth: Vulnerability&mdash;the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee of outcome&mdash;is the only path to more love, belonging, creativity, and joy. But living a brave life is not always easy: We are, inevitably, going to stumble and fall. &#160; It is the rise from falling that Brown takes as her subject in Rising Strong. As a grounded theory researcher, Brown has listened as a range of people&mdash;from leaders in Fortune 500 companies and the military to artists, couples in long-term relationships, teachers, and parents&mdash;shared their stories of being brave, falling, and getting back up. She asked herself, What do these people with strong and loving relationships, leaders nurturing creativity, artists pushing innovation, and clergy walking with people through faith and mystery have in common? The answer was clear: They recognize the power of emotion and they&rsquo;re not afraid to lean in to discomfort. &#160; Walking into our stories of hurt can feel dangerous. But the process of regaining our footing in the midst of struggle is where our courage is tested and our values are forged. Our stories of struggle can be big ones, like the loss of a job or the end of a relationship, or smaller ones, like a conflict with a friend or colleague. Regardless of magnitude or circumstance, the rising strong process is the same: We reckon with our emotions and get curious about what we&rsquo;re feeling; we rumble with our stories until we get to a place of truth; and we live this process, every day, until it becomes a practice and creates nothing short of a revolution in our lives. Rising strong after a fall is how we cultivate wholeheartedness. It&rsquo;s the process, Brown writes, that teaches us the most about who we are. ONE OF GREATER GOOD&rsquo;S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR From the Hardcover edition.

Rising Strong by Brené Brown, read by Brené Brown

Matthieu Ricard is helping us redefine happiness in a culture convinced that it’s a passive experience. The French-born Tibetan Buddhist monk reframes happiness not as pleasure but as practice that requires discipline — akin to marathon training or learning chess. He asks, “What are the inner conditions that foster a genuine sense of flourishing, of fulfillment?”

Ricard is the author of “Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill” and “Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World.”

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Becoming Wise — Season 2

Happiness Is Practice, Not Pleasure | Matthieu Ricard [Becoming Wise]

A conversation with Will Kabat-Zinn.

In this inaugural podcast, David sits down with meditation teacher Will Kabat-Zinn to discuss his thoughts and insights about trauma-sensitive mindfulness. 

Will Kabat-Zinn has practiced Insight Meditation for over 15 years. He has taught mindfulness and meditation to diverse populations--neuroscientists at the Mind and Life Institute, incarcerated youth in NYC and Oakland, and business and technology leaders in Silicon Valley. He leads retreats regularly at Spirit Rock and at meditation centers around the country and is a member of the Spirit Rock Teacher's Council.

Episode 1 | Mindfulness, Trauma, and Contemporary Buddhism

Chapter 15 :- The 5 AM Club Is Mentored on The 10 Tactics of Lifelong Genius

Groundbreaking Peabody Award-winning conversation about the big questions of meaning, hosted by Krista Tippett. Every Thursday a new discovery about the immensity of our lives — and frequent special features like poetry, music and Q + A with Krista.

Happiness Is Practice, Not Pleasure | Matthieu Ricard [Becoming Wise]

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