195 - Letting Go: The Path to Freedom

In this episode, I talk to Lodro Rinzler about his book, You Are Good, You Are Enough, which explores the Buddhist concept of basic goodness. We discuss how life's experiences can cover our inherent wholeness with "clay"—conditioning and societal messages—leading us to believe we ...  Show more

In this episode, I explore skillful concentration, the final aspect of the Eightfold Path, using a road trip analogy where concentration is like having steady hands on the wheel. I clarify that concentration is distinct from mindfulness, doesn't require hours of meditation, and i ...  Show more

Do you ever mentally replay events that you can't change? In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, hosts Gareth and Kim explore how fixating on events we can't change can hijack our mental and emotional well-being. Through personal stories and client experiences, th ...  Show more

In this recording from a 1992 retreat, Ram Dass talks about dealing with change, using the stuff of your daily life to get free, and how your karma defines your dharma. 

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This talk explores how the Buddha's Eightfold Path offers a clear, practical guide to living with greater wisdom, compassion, and inner freedom in everyday life. We'll look at how each step on the path supports both personal transformation and the well-being of others. Wise View, ...  Show more

Author and poet Laura Wifler joins Blake to dive into the complex yet liberating truths of motherhood through a gospel-centered lens. They discuss the challenges of striving for perfection while embracing the reality that God's grace covers our shortcomings. By rooting our ide ...