Show Notes&nbsp;  Our guest on today’s show is a 15-year counter-intelligence expert with a large portion of his experience in Afghanistan for ten years and also served in Kuwait, Iran, and Iraq. Yikes! I can’t wait for our conversation on this subject,  But John’s passion is no longer counterintelligence but rather spiritual intelligence. From 12 years desert combat zones to a battle within, John Lawyer transformed from soldier to spiritual seeker.  He is the co-founder of Kishar, a non-profit online spiritual community where people to share their journeys and explore their own unique spiritual path.  John Lawyer calls himself an Omnist who in is not committed to any one religious doctrine but believes in the validity of great human thought from around the world and across time.  He is a higher purpose and transformational coach. John offers individual spiritual guidance as part of the Kishar Spiritual Community.   LINKS   Get more information about John Lawyer and Kishar .   &nbsp;   &nbsp;

#321 John Lawyer: From Counterintelligence to Spiritual Intelligence

Show Notes&nbsp;  Our guest today, Pat Wetzel, is a blogger, soaring pilot, and award-winning author of a book titled Bump in the Road. And, oh by the way, Pat also holds a degree from the Wharton Business School in Finance.&nbsp;   It was almost 2 years ago that Pat and I did on show on “soaring,” which means flying an airplane (solo) with no engine or in other words… gliding. Pat is an avid soarer and much, much more. And, since that show, we have become dear friends.   &nbsp;   Pat is an enggaing and “very curious” conversationalist, which makes for very fun talks.&nbsp;   &nbsp;   Today we will play a bit of catch-up on life, the universe, and everything as well as a deeper dive into the Intuition, or what I am calling the Art of Knowing without Knowing Why.   &nbsp;   Important Links   Visit Pat on her very insightful website .&nbsp;   Check out more on Pat’s very insightful podcast at .&nbsp;   Check out Pat’s award-winning book, also titled .

Pat Wetzel: #322 Intuition-Knowing Without Knowing Why

Show Notes&nbsp;  Today we a once again doing a show with one of my very favorite friends, very sought-after high-performance coach, with a new discipline—as a neuroplastician. Which will obviously be the prominent focus on the podcast today.&nbsp;  As to Ellie’s credits… they would take half the show to list them. Still… Ellie’s bestselling book, Feeling Forwards, is endorsed by Tony Robbins and remains popular. She is a university lecturer, coach to very successful people, and is currently working on a doctorate relating the mind/body connection with quantum physics. Huh???&nbsp;   Important Links   Find out more about Ellie on LinkedIn .

Ellie Gould: #323 Rewiring Limited Real Estate in the Brain

Show Notes  &nbsp;  Our guest today, Randy Adkins Jr, creatively weaves his experiences as a corporate consultant, ordained minister, and community leader into a tapestry that inspires people to integrate spiritual principles and everyday life.&nbsp;&nbsp;  Such is the theme of the Next Chapter with Charlie: the integration of spirituality and everyday life.&nbsp;  So it seems that Randy and I are kindred spirits. This show tells how.&nbsp;   Important Links   Visit Randy’s website with helpful tools .&nbsp;

#324 Randy Adkins Jr: Uncover Your Purpose

Show Notes&nbsp; Today is a special show for me. That’s because I have a gifted friend willing to step in when I need him. Due to a last-minute cancellation of a show with a pre-planned guest, Terry stepped right up to help. So, we have a most interesting show with little prep time. In a recent Sabbath Moment post Terry Hershey wrote this, “I believe in the healing power of revisiting. Because sometimes we need stories more than food to stay alive. They remind us of what really matters and allow us to see—and connect—with our heart. Stories save us.” Today Terry and I talk about favorite stories from movies, books, and personal life.  LINKS   Find out all about Terry Hershey and Sabbath Moment .   &nbsp;   &nbsp;

#325 Terry Hershey: Stories That Matter

Show Notes&nbsp;  &nbsp;Today I thought I might explore a few thoughts I have wrestled with recently about discovering God in a fresh and ever more realistic fashion. A discovery based not on our expectations of how God might act, but on our reception to a God of unexpected relationships, of quiet relationships.&nbsp; Oh, I am tempted to go into deep theology at this time, but I won’t. Instead I want to tell a couple stories.&nbsp; I am will begin with, an… I don’t know… like a nearly three-thousand-year-old story of the prophet Elijah, his contest with the priests of Baal, his 40-day journey, and concluding with an encounter with God.&nbsp;   And that’s what is needed so desperately today in the West… not a God of thunder but a God of tranquil quiet.

#326 Charlie: Finding God in the Quiet

Show Notes  Well, here I sit, back from 3 weeks on a northern Europe cruise and a few days in Cambridge, England. I love travel, except I got home last night, and I am still on England time and a wee bit fatigued. But I promised our most special guest my best. Which won’t be difficult at all because she is a tremendous guest. So much fun!  In my opinion, our guest today, Suzanne Campi ranks as a premier personal life coach for those of you looking for wisdom in life’s most challenging transitions. Today’s show is all about making wise choices in a puzzling world as we deal with what Suzanne calls “The Miraculous Middle” days of life.  Just a note. As all you regular listeners know I spend an hour with each guest prior to the show to discuss our topics. I have to admit that my discussion with Suzanne earlier today was SO good for me, personally, that I nearly forgot to talk about the show.&nbsp;&nbsp;  Suzanne’s gifts are obvious: she listens intently, she is rapaciously curious and is fully present offering keen wisdom.&nbsp;   With that, let’s welcome our special guest on the show.&nbsp;   Important Links   Please visit Suzanne Campi’s excellent website&nbsp;.&nbsp;   Check out more on Suzanne on LinkedIn .&nbsp;

#328 Suzanne Campi: Life’s School of Wisdom

Show Notes&nbsp;  Yikes, Paul. This Summer has been delightfully eventful. I will be or have been out of state or country for nearly seven weeks in July and August. Visiting seven countries and two states, with a couple of 3-day trips to the Abbey for retreat and spiritual direction.  All I can say is… Yippee for the retired life! Hmm… someday we’ll do a show on meaningful retirement. It’s sooo cool!&nbsp;  My guest today is another very diligent and busy retired guy. Rand Selig has an MBA from Stanford and undergraduate degrees in mathematics and psychology. He has managed hundreds of complex projects in his career and has run his own financial services firm for over 35 years. He has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, Mexico, and the Caribbean.  Rand was also a Little League coach and Scoutmaster and has served on numerous boards. He is a roll-up-your-sleeves conservationist committed to helping others and Mother Earth—my kind of guy!   Important Links   Please visit Rand Selig’s website .&nbsp;   Check out more on Rand’s book

#329 Rand Selig: Choose to Thrive

Show Notes&nbsp;  Today’s show is one I have been looking forward since the publication of our guest’s new book: Unfolding Light!&nbsp;  I can’t wait for conversation with poet and mystic Steve Garnaas-Holmes. I wonder if Steve truly understands his role as Divine Elder in the American caldron of longing for mystery and wonder and awe.&nbsp;  Steve Garnaas-Holmes is a gift to all of us.&nbsp;  Let’s let his conversation carry us away in love and wonder and the art of paying attention.&nbsp;   LINKS&nbsp;   Please check out Steve Garnaas-Holmes’ poems at “Unfolding Light” .&nbsp;   MOSTLY, if you are a lover of poetry (even if you are not) BUY THIS BOOK!    &nbsp;

#330 Steve Garnass-Holmes: The Wisdom of Paying Attention

Show Notes&nbsp; Hi Paul. My guest today, author and Zen Master, Nora D’Ecclesis joins us to discuss her latest fiction, The Contessa’s Legacy. Beginning in Pompeii, 79 AD, Nora guides us through 2000 years of a history of resilience, perseverance, and commitment—all for the sake of what she calls, “Generational Legacy.”&nbsp; The story moved me, but not as much as the ideology—so much for those of us that live in our heads and hearts. What is required for a passionate mother to leave with her family the very best of family tradition as they are forced to deal with the distractions of life?&nbsp; Nora tells us the how one family made it and how it just might be a model for all of us to follow or institute in our families today.&nbsp; At this point in the introduction I would normally offer up an overview of Nora’s accomplishments. But as is typical with those in humble spiritual practices, Nora is quite private. It’s almost impossible to even find what we might consider a bio or resume. So… let’s just let Nora’s work and conversation speak for itself.   LINKS   Find out more about Nora D’Ecclesis at her website:   Please check out Nora’s latest novella, . The book is already an award winner!   &nbsp;

#331 Nora D’Ecclesis: Practicing Generational Legacy

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