Jack Kornfield inspires us with a dialogue on stillness, suffering, and how we can set intentions to help others.
“We stop and try to sit quietly and it's like there is a layer of ice that needs to thaw before the water can even move inside.”
Each year we watch birds come and go; we see stillness and then movement. Sometimes, we forget that humans too are ... Show More
Jan 28
Ep. 315 – Reflections on the Cosmic Dance and a ‘Still Point’ Guided Meditation
Jack opens with reflections on the cosmic dance of life before guiding listeners into a meditation on stillness, breath, and embodied presence. Drawing on ancient imagery and gentle instruction, he invites us to take our seat in the still point of the turning world.Today’s podcas ... Show More
38m 30s
Jan 14
Ep. 314 – Winter Light: Tending the Fire of the Heart
As winter deepens, Jack reflects on the quiet light that does not go out—the warmth of compassion, generosity, and courage that sustains us through dark seasons. Through stories of everyday kindness and ancient wisdom, he invites us to tend the inner fire that heals and connects ... Show More
34m 27s
Dec 31
Ep. 313 – Winter’s Sacred Pause: Standing Still in a Turning World
As we fully enter the winter season, Jack reflects on the ancient meaning of solstice—the standing still—and what becomes possible when we allow ourselves to pause. In a world shaped by speed, grief, and uncertainty, he invites us into stillness as a sacred act.Jack’s new book is ... Show More
31m 15s
Aug 2023
Ep. 231 – The Universe of Compassion
<p>Ram Dass answers a wide range of questions on topics such as free will, working with fear, and falling in love – plus, he leads a Metta meditation to help us tap into the universe of compassion.</p><p><strong>Today's podcast is sponsored by</strong> <strong>BetterHelp. Cl ... Show More
47m 12s
Mar 2024
Ep. 246 – How to Be Responsive, Not Reactive
<p><strong>In this classic talk from 1987, Ram Dass explores working with suffering, keeping our hearts open, finding the intuitive heart space, and being responsive rather than reactive. This episode is a continuation of the talk started in </strong><a href="https://beheren ... Show More
1h 10m
Mar 2021
The Profound Upside of Self-Diminishment | George Saunders
There is a powerful scene in a novel called Lincoln In the Bardo, where President Abraham Lincoln has come to the cemetery where his young son, Willie, is soon to be buried. Willie had passed away at the White House where he had gotten sick. Lincoln is so distraught that he goes ... Show More
1h 8m
Dec 2023
New beginnings, endless possibilities, by Rohan Gunatillake
<p>At the cusp of a new calendar year, it’s easy to place our attention on things we’d like to change about ourselves. In today’s meditation however, Rohan encourages us to see the abundance of right now instead of what’s lacking, by putting our focus on each new breath, sound, t ... Show More
14m 17s
