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Episode 55: Hello, 2018

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This episode (recorded in NYC in a blanket fort, by the way) comes to you right at the edge of a new year. Exploring reasons and motivations to set intentions for new years, please come join this conversation about laying groundwork for growth – instead of setting goals for the new year that will only make you feel empty and inadequate. You are loved and valuable in all your particularity, my friends.

If you'd still like to register for the Winter of Listening Retreat on January 6, 2018 in the Northwest section of Philadelphia, check it out at http://www.lifeinthewhirlwind.com/events/winter-of-listening-retreat-2018.

Much love and happy new year, friends.

Episode 24: What We Share

Episode 24: What We Share

About 10 years ago I read an article on quantum entanglement. You don't have to know anything about science to find this concept amazing on a very practical level. In the way two particles live in a relational holism no matter what distance apart they are (and we're talking light years), so we humans have these things about us that are the same. The closer we move to the "center" of the human experience, the more unified we realize we actually are. On the other hand, the closer we move to "center," the riskier it becomes to be exposed with another.

As I respond to a listener's questions about some previous episodes, buckle up for this ride where we explore the beauty of unified diversity and the experiences we all share yet shy away from...well, sharing. Come join the conversation!

Keep the emails coming, people. lifeinthewhirlwind@gmail.com

Episode 22: On Transformation: Coming to Our Senses

Episode 22: On Transformation: Coming to Our Senses

We often think that the under-tapped unconscious holds the secrets to our transformation. I wonder if, in fact, what we call transformation – or even what we call "real life" – is most truly the here-and-now. If this is true, the thing that brings us into life as we know it is going to be, well...coming to our senses. Come join us for this conversation on the different options we have to living life – invisible and visible.

Email your thoughts, questions, ideas, musings to lifeinthewhirlwind@gmail.com. Hearing from you is pure delight!  P.S. Happy Mothers' Day to all you who are moms! xoxo

Episode 7: How to Be in Two Places at Once – Part 1

Episode 7: How to Be in Two Places at Once – Part 1

Did you know that we can be in two places at once? It's true! There are two types, as I see it. One type is not enjoyable and not life-giving, and the other type is enjoyable and life-giving. Join us for this episode where we talk about the first type, how it happens, and how to put your mind and body in the same place at the same time. Come join the conversation.