Beste Candlemaking Podcasts (2024)

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From Chaos to Cosmic Choices to Loving Corrections with adrienne maree brown 37:37

2M ago37:37

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Send us a text This week, we are joined by beloved movement creatrix adrienne maree brown in a conversation about talking with trees, finding your murmuration, and holding complexity (and each other). With wisdom from Gratitude Blooming’s rose card representing choice, the celebrated author of Emergent Strategy joins co-hosts Belinda Liu and Omar B…

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Embracing Identity, Overcoming Fear: The Power of Curiosity (Mash Up Edition) 17:18

4M ago17:18

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Send us a text What shapes our identity and fuels our courage to challenge societal norms? Today, we revisit an inspiring conversation with Jim Herr, director of the Democracy Center at the Japanese American National Museum. Jim opens up about his experiences as a Hapa kid in rural Pennsylvania, where he faced exclusion and was told he couldn't be …

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Unearthing Timeless Insights Through a Zen Perspective 13:12

6M ago13:12

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Send us a text Embark on a reflective journey with us, as we begin to weave together the wisdom of over 100 episodes, creating a tapestry of insights that transcend time. Imagine uncovering forgotten treasures and gaining new perspectives through the essence of sound, a medium as eternal as the themes we explore. This special installment brings a s…

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Holding Space for the Space Holders 50:09

6M ago50:09

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Send us a text Have you ever experienced a moment so quietly powerful that it demanded your full presence? This episode, with facilitators Angela Oh and Alex Dorsey, captures just that, as we recount an unforgettable evening at the Japanese American National Museum and the Democracy Center—a night where rose petals and silence laid the foundation f…

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The Tender Art of Vulnerability and Holding Space 22:37

9M ago22:37

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Send us a text Embark on a transformative exploration with us as we reflect on a profound year investigating the intersection of empathy and democracy. Our heartfelt discussions have led us to recognize the unsung heroes who create nurturing environments in every corner of society. Today, we delve into lessons from our poignant collaboration with t…

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Wu Wei: Join our story circle and practice of "effortless action" 26:51

9M ago26:51

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Send us a text As the seasons begin to change, we find ourselves wrapped in the afterglow of a snowstorm — a perfect time to foster our aspirations and face the hurdles ahead. Join us in a heartwarming journey where we embrace the art of grounding ourselves through meditation, connecting deeply with the earth and our innermost dreams. We'll navigat…

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What is nature showing you this season? 29:45

10M ago29:45

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Send us a text As the frost of winter blankets parts of earth, we find ourselves wrapped in the cozy musings of transition and the gentle guidance of nature's rhythm. Based on our recent travels, including to a snow-cloaked Yosemite, we invoke the power of nature's symbolism to inform our reflections on the year gone by. Our conversation meanders t…

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An artist, a poet and a land steward: Our practice of remembrance 30:12

10M ago30:12

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Send us a text As we meander through the intricate pathways of artistry, poetry, and land stewardship, Arlene Kim Suda, Belinda Liu, and Omar Brownson uncover the profound synergy these realms share in steering life's grandest inquiries. Our conversation, rich with personal experiences like a recent trip to a sanctuary in Tijuana, spotlights the vi…

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Unraveling Modernity: Dancing across cultures and change 33:07

11M ago33:07

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Send us a text As we journey through life, we often find ourselves confronting the paradox of ambition and rest. Come with us, be part of our personal reflections on recent travels, and you might just hear the whisper of your own inner compass urging you to make necessary changes. Let's walk together as we share our tales of self-discovery, ponderi…

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Kindling Hope and Gratitude with a Candlemaker 38:27

11M ago38:27

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Send us a text You ever find yourself searching for an antidote to the chaos of the world? Let's journey together into the warm, comforting embrace of hope, gratitude, and the soothing scent of candles. Special guest Kate De Palma, former teacher turned candle artisan and founder of Scented Designs, illuminates us with her story of transformation. …

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Reimagining Democracy as an Everyday Practice of Listening, Speaking & Asking 51:57

12M ago51:57

51:57

Send us a text How do you find hope and personal empowerment in the face of war and political unrest? According to Lea Endres, the CEO of NationBuilder, democracy is the least violent form of government currently known to humans. It's a system. It's also an idea. And it lives in our imaginations. Research shows that when citizens are actively engag…

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Be in the World with Tenderness 22:30

1y ago22:30

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Send us a text Imagine a world where tenderness takes the political stage and grace is nurtured enough to birth something beautiful. In today's heart-to-heart, we sit within the hard cracks and rubble of life, armed with a gentle energy, exploring how we can endure the world's heaviness without being swept away by it. Drawing inspiration from Bayo …

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The power of a good (or even an uninvited) pause 35:47

1y ago35:47

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how the power of pause can lead to achieving more? Today, we're joined by Emily Lynn Wendell, who takes us on her personal journey of battling an autoimmune condition while simultaneously building a business. Despite the challenges, Emily's story is one of resilience and creativity. She likens her experiences t…

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How do you find your authentic courage? 29:39

1y ago29:39

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Send us a text Welcome to a journey of courageous self-expression, a voyage across the realms of identity, gratitude, and remembrance. How do you find your authentic courage? In today’s conversation, we explore this question, and so much more. What's more, we have a new segment – a heartfelt invitation around the beautiful questions that reside in …

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Reframing Fear and Embracing the Unknown: A Creative Journey 32:28

1y ago32:28

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Send us a text Ready to reframe fear and the unknown as fertile ground for creativity and change? Our illuminating conversation aims to inspire you to do just that. We explore the "J-curve", a trajectory of change that involves embracing failure and loss, while co-creating a future outside traditional conventions. The dance between fear and creativ…

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Reciprocity: Beyond a 'debt of gratitude' 34:17

1y ago34:17

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Send us a text There is more to reciprocity than giving back. Our guest, Christine Liboon, a PhD student in Education, is here to take us on a deep exploration of her findings. She shares her fascinating research around the Filipino concept of 'utang na loob', which she and her colleagues are redefining as a gift rather than a debt. We also explore…

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The Art of Surrender: Making Peace with Your Choices 31:25

1y ago31:25

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Send us a text Ever feel like life's pace is too fast? Ever wish you could just press the 'pause' button and breathe? Well, you're not alone. Join us with yoga instructor, Susie Lee, about the power of slowing down, leaning into uncertainty, and finding balance amidst chaos. Susie shares her personal journey with discovering the Gratitude Blooming …

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The Power of the Collective Pause 27:01

1y ago27:01

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Send us a text How can a simple pause unlock the magic of co-creation and our collective superpowers? Join us as we explore the intentions behind Arlene's latest pop-up art exhibit, "The Forgiveness Reflection Booth", and how pausing to connect with found objects in nature can bring comfort, kindness, joy and wonder to our everyday lives. We also f…

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Art and Inquiry: Pathways to Empathy and Democracy 56:07

1+ y ago56:07

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Send us a text What if you held the power to direct the energy of democracy through your personal feelings and actions? We promise to illuminate this connection as we explore the intersection of art, empathy, and democracy in this live recording at The Democracy Center with director Jim Herr. The journey delves into creating space to pause and refl…

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The Emotional Terrain of Democracy: A Deep Dive into Empathy and Vulnerability 32:46

1+ y ago32:46

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Send us a text Ever pondered the intricate dance of empathy and democracy? Well, that's precisely what we set out to explore with our esteemed guests, Sofia Alvarez and Jim Herr, from the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy. Through this collaborative project, we created three reflection booths, inviting people to pause in a public sq…

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The Alchemy of Gratitude and Intent 27:04

1+ y ago27:04

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Send us a text Have you ever considered how gratitude can be a social adhesive, bringing us together to co-create the world we envision? Join us, as we leap into a profound conversation and art installation centered on democracy and empathy with the Japanese American National Museum and the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy. The par…

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Riding the Waves of Life's Transitions 24:01

1+ y ago24:01

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Send us a text Ever sailed the tumultuous river of life transition, armed with nothing but hope and gratitude? Welcome to the journey of our guest, Charlie Koch, who transforms his life's transitions into opportunities of growth and awakening. Through his weekly family meetings, Charlie discovered the power of Gratitude Blooming, a practice that no…

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The Garden of Joy: Exploring Coherence 25:35

1+ y ago25:35

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Send us a text What if you could harness the power of sound and nature to experience true coherence in your life? Join us as we celebrate the release of our new album, The Garden of Joy, and discuss our unique collaboration with the Japanese American National Museum and the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy. We share our journey fro…

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The Art of Receiving 19:30

1+ y ago19:30

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Send us a text What happens when we shift our focus? Join us on this experimental journey as we kick off season three of the Gratitude Blooming podcast with artist Arlene Kim Suda, and embark on a new adventure that might even lead to a retreat with fellow Gratitude Blooming guests! In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, we draw both the Aza…

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Beyond the binaries: Who are you finding yourself to be? 49:45

1+ y ago49:45

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Send us a text In this conversation, we delve into the wild card represented by the sweet pea with Iris Podschun (they/them), a somatic coach. Iris, whose name itself holds significance, shares their early memories and their journey of self-discovery as a queer individual, challenging societal binaries and embracing a path of authenticity. Drawing …

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Silence, Intent, and Wholeness 37:17

1+ y ago37:17

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Send us a text Join us in this captivating episode of Gratitude Blooming as we delve into the theme of Wholeness with the remarkable Lorrie Adams. In this conversation grounded by the vibrant Forsythia, Lorrie takes us on a journey of self-discovery and healing, sharing her profound insights and experiences. Her Shamans Cave Maker community also cr…

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Rooting for you 38:35

1+ y ago38:35

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Send us a text In this episode, urban artist and poet SJ Hazim shares his insights on the theme of Simplicity card #18, represented by the humble daisies. He sees the flowers are rooting for him. He speaks about his journey towards creativity and empowerment through the urban arts, and how he uses his talents and expertise to make a positive impact…

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Unleashing Your Heart-led Courage 35:51

1+ y ago35:51

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Stacey Street, the COO of Richmond Community Foundation, to talk about the power of love, compassion, and courage. Stacey shares her journey of discovering her true source of power within herself, and how she came to see the innate goodness in all beings. We discuss the importance of narrative change…

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The Power of Co-Creation 42:01

1+ y ago42:01

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Send us a text In this episode of our podcast, we are joined by Liz Childs Kelly, the author of the book "Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of The Sacred Feminine." Liz shares with us her journey of co-creating the world she wants to live in by trusting in flow, trust, and faith, rather than following a rigid ten-step formula. Liz tells …

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Live in the Future Now with Humility 30:31

1+ y ago30:31

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk to Ain Bailey, the founder of New Seneca Village, as she shares her insights on the Gratitude Blooming card #17, Humility, represented by two connected violets. Ain shares how nature is her first community and how important it is to be in relationship to land for land's sake. She feels the unwavering presence…

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Finding love that fits: Insights from a love researcher 48:56

1+ y ago48:56

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with love researcher, relationship coach and matchmaker Soniyah Singh to explore the Gratitude Blooming card #39 Grace, represented by a rose. Soniyah shares her journey of discovering her passion for helping people become the love they want, and how she believes that healing and attracting the right kind…

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The Garden of Healing Album - Special Live Edition 45:52

1+ y ago45:52

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Ariel Loh, the composer and producer behind Window Seat, to discuss his newest album, The Garden of Healing. This album is a collaboration with Gratitude Blooming and was inspired by the themes and art from our beautiful card deck. We discuss the 10 themes of the album, which range from Forgiveness t…

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Beyond Learning: Embodying values and building connection through art 54:07

1+ y ago54:07

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Send us a text This week, we sit down with Adam Rosendahl, the founder and CEO of Late Nite Art, to explore the theme of Celebration through the metaphor of a bouquet of flowers. Adam reflects on his journey into facilitation and art, including a transformative experience of being blessed as a baby by a monk who noticed that he had "the hands of an…

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Curiosity, democracy and moving from fear to purpose 43:16

1+ y ago43:16

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Send us a text In this episode, we have a captivating conversation with Jim Herr on the theme of curiosity. Jim discusses the importance of self-reflection, looking behind the curtain we create, and questioning who we are. He shares his personal journey of self-discovery and how he overcame the fear of being an imposter or not being good enough. Ji…

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From Darkness to Light: The Dignity of Time and Boundaries 46:26

1+ y ago46:26

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Send us a text In this episode, we are joined by Emily Golding, Executive Director of Amplifier, a nonprofit design lab that builds art and media experiments to amplify the most important movements of our times. Together, we explore the Gratitude Blooming theme of Choice, represented by the spring rose. Emily shares her journey of embodying choice,…

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Balance - From Mountains to Mindset 41:17

1+ y ago41:17

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Send us a text How do you handle "life mountains?" In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Georgina Miranda, a mountaineer, athlete, social entrepreneur, and explorer. Georgina shares her journey and how it led her to discover the power of mindset and inner strength. She discusses the challenges she faced, including climbing Mt. Everest and the…

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Kneel and kiss the ground 33:02

1+ y ago33:02

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into our relationship with the natural world through the Gratitude Blooming theme of community, represented by the Bleeding Heart flower. Our guest, Ryland Engelhart, co-founder of Kiss the Ground, shares his thoughts on how we can improve our relationship with nature by spending time and attention on it. He …

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Sacred Ground - Top soil and composting dead people 33:57

1+ y ago33:57

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Send us a text This week, we interview Katrina Spade, the founder of Recompose, a company that provides funeral service by composting the dead. Inspired by the Gratitude Blooming Wildcard - Lilac, Katrina shares her personal journey and experiences that led her to this work, including her childhood growing up in rural New Hampshire and her backgrou…

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Impermanence - Embracing Loss 32:18

1+ y ago32:18

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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast, "Impermanence - embracing loss," we dedicate it to our beloved podcast producer, Brian Vasquez, who recently passed away. Brian was a self-taught and Grammy-nominated audio producer who never forgot the magic of audio and had a deep appreciation for the craft. He will always be remembered for his love …

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Destiny, like the ocean, you contain multitudes 42:43

2y ago42:43

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Send us a text In this podcast episode, Belinda Liu and Omar Brownson sit down with the multi-talented Kameron Green to talk about her relationship to time and how she uses this time of year to reflect on her accomplishments, set intentions, and create an ongoing practice for the new year. Kameron shares how the pandemic has changed her, both perso…

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Forgiveness and walking without a map with optimist Simon Sinek 44:00

2y ago44:00

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Send us a text Join us for a special episode of the Gratitude Blooming Podcast as we explore the theme of forgiveness with author and optimist Simon Sinek. In this captivating conversation, we delve into Simon's personal and professional experiences with forgiveness and how it has impacted his life. Simon also shares his thoughts on the concept of …

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Revisiting Tenacity from Season 1: Reframing Negative Thoughts 32:27

2y ago32:27

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Send us a text As we transition to a new year, we revisit the concept of tenacity and how it is represented by the dandelion. The dandelion is a symbol of transformation, going from a yellow flower to a white puff ball to seeds. Similarly, we can transform our minds by practicing gratitude and shifting our focus from negative thoughts to positive o…

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Why Nature? Set your intention into the wild 35:00

2y ago35:00

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Send us a text In this intimate conversation, we look back and look forward on the year and the lessons our team has learned from being in close connection to nature. Belinda talks about how nature has been a profound and lifelong learning experience for her and how it is accessible and universal to everyone. Omar shares about the importance of gra…

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Exploring Presence and Permission to Grow with author and therapist Jor-El Caraballo 37:26

2y ago37:26

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Send us a text In this podcast episode, author and therapist Jor-El Caraballo talks about the importance of presence, permission to grow, sensitivity, memory, security vs. safety, and belonging. He compares himself to an orchid, a plant that needs very little water, and encourages listeners to focus less on creation and more on spontaneity. He also…

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The Art of Gratitude 31:07

2y ago31:07

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Send us a text At the heart of Gratitude Blooming is art. All the art is an attempt to bring some kind of healing into the world. According to the artist and co-founder Arlene Kim Suda, even if the expression of a work reaches just one person at a time, it feels like the slow work needed to build the momentum to create the world we hope and dream t…

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What can bloom from your vulnerability? Conversation with Angela Oh, Civil Rights Lawyer and Mediator 38:15

2y ago38:15

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Send us a text What can bloom from your vulnerability? This week, we explore the theme of vulnerability represented by the winter rose with zazen practitioner Angela Oh. She invites us to imagine vulnerability as choosing the unknown, even if it’s scary. Being vulnerable means walking hand-in-hand with courage. Angela Oh is a renowned civil rights …

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Why Gratitude? Explore & Practice with the Gratitude Blooming Team 33:29

2y ago33:29

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Send us a text We're taking a step back this week to explore the question of "Why gratitude?". One answer is self-care. The brain has a biological bias to focus on the negative and gratitude disrupts this bias. This negative instinct sits in our amygdala, which while only the size of an almond is nearly as old as the dinosaurs. The other "why grati…

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Our Full Length Conversation with VC Tang on Self Care inspired by the Allium Triquetrum/3-Cornered Leek (Card #10) 45:40

2y ago45:40

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Send us a text Our Full Length Conversation with VC Tang on Self Care inspired by the Allium Triquetrum/3-Cornered Leek (Card #10) We're cooking up some gratitude this week with this long-form interview with VC Tang on the theme of self care as it relates to community care. We hope this conversation inspires you to nourish yourself by cooking and e…

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Our full-length conversation with Pastor Keith PK Jenkins on Growth and the Grapevine (Card #33) 47:43

2y ago47:43

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Send us a text Our full-length conversation with Pastor Keith PK Jenkins on Growth and the Grapevine (Card #33) This week, we’re excited to preview an upcoming episode on the theme of Growth and the grapevine by sharing our long-form interview with Pastor Keith PK Jenkins. Keith is a strong leader who through humility and compassion gains access to…

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Collective Acceleration with Zen Master Norma Wong 1:01:16

2y ago1:01:16

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Send us a text Teacher and thought partner Norma Wong (Norma Ryuko Kawelokū Wong Roshi) joins us to reflect on everything from ancestry to neuroscience to her own childhood influences. Abbot of Anko-in, an independent branch temple of Chozen-ji, Norma articulates the Collective Acceleration of this moment, which also serves as the title and inspira…

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