In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Learning to not resist the pain and grief of a terrible loss to find healing
• What it means to trust in life, even when the worst thing comes true
• How poetry embraces life’s greatest paradoxes
• Asking the question “is this the path of love?”
• Using the word “Hello” as a way to greet what’s going on within her
• How to embrace the unknown and cultivate trust during life's unpredictable moments
• Learning to boost personal growth and mindfulness with the help of powerful mantras
• How to can unlock potential for inner change by embracing curiosity and openness
• Ways to leverage life's triggers as opportunities for self-discovery and introspection

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In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How to utilize our five senses to more deeply connect with the world
• Why exploring the world through your senses to experience life more vividly and playfully.
• How sensory experiences are a meaningful way to connect with others.
• Keeping a “5 Senses Journal” as a useful tool as a form of appreciation
• How to elevate everyday moments with heightened sensory awareness techniques.
• Why sharing impactful sensory memories with others can foster deeper connections
• Understanding how sensory environments shape behaviors and decision-making processes.

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In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How we can discover unique ways to approach discomfort and uncertainty that leads to personal growth and creativity.
• Recognizing the significance of small acts of kindness and acknowledging progress in life.
• Why finding simple beautiful things can be powerful and can help us through grief or difficult times 
• How humor can be the bridge that connects joy and grief
• Learning to be present with ordinary things broadens our appreciation for them
• How being willing to ask questions and going deeper can bring clarity and understanding
• The importance of remembering that the “not knowing” can be where good things happen
• Sacred envy and how it is tied to your deepest values that can push you toward what’s uncomfortable
• Delving into our fears, desires, and values as we chase after personal aspirations.
• Exploring the intricate dance between hope and resilience during ever-changing situations.

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In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why it's important to keep asking questions, even when the answers may keep changing
• The challenge of going through a big life change and not expecting clear answers
• How looking back through your past can bring clarity to where you are and who you are now
• Staying open and curious when life is challenging is what keeps you from being stuck.
• Learning to work with and quiet the loud inner critic
• Why investigating and taking responsibility for your own role in relationships is so important.
• How we hold every version of ourselves throughout life
• Understanding that having realstic expectations in relationships can bring forth peace
• How writing about your own life experiences can give you new insights and understanding
• The importance of allowing yourself to feel and process difficult emotions

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In This Episode, you'll learn:

• How poetry and writing can be a spiritual practice
• Recognizing the feeling of joy and aliveness that comes from ordinary moments
• How inspiration can come from the practice of just showing up
• Why fear is a regular companion on any creative journey
• The importance of nurturing our inner life and spirit
• How self compassion is about embracing whatever comes up within you
• Why it's important to create a regular practice for whatever brings you joy 
• How poetry can hold both the sorrow and joy at the same time
• How poetry helps navigate a deeper understanding and knowledge of ourselves and the world. 
• Why embracing vulnerability and curiosity enhances creative growth

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In This Episode, You'll Learn

• How his “delight” project was about learning to pay attention
• Discovering that joy and delight are abundant if you are looking and paying attention
• Defining joy and all that accompanies this profound emotion
• How talking about joy and gratitude helps with the difficulties in life
• The importance of laughter and how it connects us to joy
• Why we need to slow down and listen to our bodies
• How busyness is a way of avoiding or escaping 
• How writing can be a tool for self discovery and gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves

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In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why your attitude and how you pay attention is so important when it comes to mindfulness
• Understanding the 3 important pillars of mindfulness: intention, attention, attitude
• How have a mindfulness practice prepares the mind for learning
• Why shame stifles our ability to learn and grow
• How we can learn to remember to practice mindfulness by developing daily habits
• The question you can ask yourself in the morning to prime your mind to look for the good throughout the day
• Distinguishing between self-improvement vs self-liberation
• How our intention is a direction, not a destination
• Understanding that perfection is not possible, but transformation is
• The 5% principle and the benefit of taking very small action
• How to practically implement intentions
• The wide range and many benefits of having a regular meditation practice
• Her practice of “Good Morning, I Love You”

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In This Episode, You'll Learn …

• Why we need to honor the history of our ancestors like Harriet Tubman
• How struggle and hardship are universal and also necessary to learn and grow
• How Spring came to explore and write about the spiritual nature of Harriet Tubman
• The lesson and legacy of Harriet and how we can learn to break free from the “prisons” of our mind
• Defining internal, outer. and ultimate abolitionism and the significance of each phase
• How the north star symbolizes a guiding light of hope and freedom
• How understanding our nation’s history can help bring more compassion and awareness to what’s happening in current times
• Why we need to remember that negative media can skew our perception of the world and not realize how much goodness there is
• The beautiful story of Sujata about the harmonizing of feminine and masculine energy

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In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Exploring the complexity of emotions within us and how our choices feed into that:
• How to navigate caregiving and its unique challenges
• How can we better understand the multiplicity of feelings and desires inside of us
• How the process of writing can allow you to process and find distance from tough emotions
• The challenges in accepting aging and mortality
• How paying attention is critical in both creative endeavors and in life
• The importance of staying curious and unafraid to face sorrow
• How can we explore the nuances of trust and care in relationships

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In This Episode, You'll Learn

• How to investigate suffering and learn how to work with it in a fresh way
• Why we need to explore the impact of greed, shame, and other "giants" in our daily lives
• Understanding the power of apology and how it can help us move away from shame and toward freedom
• How to start bring our actions in alignment with our values to guide your spiritual path
• Learning to how to acknowledge your trauma and also take responsibility for healing

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