In this talk from 1992, Ram Dass looks at how quieting the mind allows us to accept life how it is, including all of the love, suffering, joy, and discomfort that comes with it.It is all happening as it should in our lives so that we can grow to become free. Ram Dass shows us how cultivating spaciousness and trust allows us to sit comfortably with all life h ... Show More
Jun 3
Ep. 305 – Using A Relationship to Awaken
In the conclusion of this classic talk, Ram Dass explores giving up our rushes, working with death, not judging the trip, using a relationship to awaken, and much more.Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts a ... Show More
57m 10s
Sep 2022
Ep. 120 - Nothing Required, Everything Given
Welcome to this episode of Pilgrim Heart where Krishna Das describes unconditional love, acceptance, and helping others.Support podcasts like this through the Be Here Now Network 6th-Anniversary Fundraiser Drive - win tickets to the Ram Dass Legacy retreat in Maui, shop limited e ... Show More
1h 17m
Sep 2019
Invisible Shackles & Life Scripts
As we grow, we're subconsciously exposed to various 'life scripts' that can have a profound effect on the way we lead our lives, without any conscious control on our own part. In this episode, we discuss some of the invisible shackles that bind us, and how to 'break free' from de ... Show More
48m 28s
Jun 2021
Realizing Our Belonging
Cohost Erica Chidi is joined by Tara Brach, a clinical psychologist, spiritual meditation teacher, and author. Brach’s new book, Trusting the Gold: Uncovering Your Natural Goodness, explores the fundamental value of connection and how to recognize the value in ourselves. Today, t ... Show More
55m 40s
Jul 2023
Being ourselves and being with others | Janne Teller, Stefan Priebe, Sophie Ward
<p>In a world that places a premium on independence, are we undervaluing the power of community?</p><p>Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes</p><p>In this engrossing debate, we examine the societal shift towards solo living and ask cr ... Show More
43m 37s
Dec 2019
Inner Rings - The Desire to Fit In
In this episode, we discuss our desire to fit in, to be part of the 'cool kids' group, to be part of what CS Lewis calls "The Inner Ring". We share some instances in our own life when we've succumbed to this desire, and discuss whether it's ever acceptable to be exclusivist in ou ... Show More
52m 1s
Apr 2022
Acceptance: You’re Okay, I’m Okay
It can be quite rare to find yourself in a place where you feel totally accepted. In this episode, producer Reva Goldberg takes us to a truly unique beauty salon: it’s the ultimate safe space for its customers, many of whom are in their 80s and 90s. We take a close look at two ha ... Show More
51m 40s