What’s the hardest part about being the main character in your own life? You’re also writing the script as you go along. And sometimes it’s hard to know when you need a scene change. Filmmaker Franklin Leonard encounters plenty of dramatic moments as he seeks to follow his creative dream. But those big moments, he comes to realize, aren’t what will change hi ... Show More
Oct 13
My first meditation retreat, by Rohan Gunatillake
The idea of a meditation retreat is deeply romantic. But the reality can be very different. Join our host Rohan Gunatillake on his first retreat, at a monastery in the English countryside, where he locks in to his meditation practice for the first time – and on the same night, al ... Show More
16m 57s
Sep 29
The magic that ripples out when we share our passions with others, by Matthew Mercer
Every Thursday night, Matthew Mercer leads a merry band through a maze of goblins, spells, and enchantments, as he plays an immersive role-playing game. In our story, Matthew explores what these creative games open up in him and how shining his light into the world gives others p ... Show More
37m 8s
Jan 2025
207. Is It All Pre-Planned? Or Are You Writing Your Story?
Are you the author of your life story, or is every chapter already written? This thought-provoking episode explores the dance between destiny and free will. Through personal stories of loss, transformation, and awakening, we dive into why some people remain stuck while others cre ... Show More
57m 40s
Nov 2023
2988: The Main Reason Changing Your Life is Tough by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Habit Transformation
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Episode 2988:
Leo Babauta explains that the main challenge in changing our lives is our own thinking. We often get in our own way b ... Show More
9m 25s