This episode starts off with Steve sharing the story of how his family forgot his birthday after a particularly busy time, and how his ego encouraged him to feel hurt. Using this as a practical example, the many payoffs the ego offers were discussed, including feeling right, and justified in holding a grudge. Ways out […]

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Podcast 22: Dissecting the Ego: Why we often choose fear over love

The podcast begins with a discussion of how helpful it is to be listened to without the listener getting triggered by what is said and thinking they need to help you. What is helpful for people who are completely identified with ego and suffering was also talked about. The concept of going “all in” in […]

Podcast 21: Going All In; A Commitment to Trust.

Trey begins by sharing a story about a situation where his ego was triggered, and how he eventually came to see outside the pattern. Getting triggered by the ego, and the benefit of recognizing when that happens, and pausing, not reacting from a place of ego. True forgiveness is discussed, and the intermediate steps to […]

Podcast 20: Preparing for Forgiveness: Awareness, Responsibility, And The Benefits Of Pausing.

The reality for many of us of how easy it is to get swept up in a reactionary mode of defending and attacking, especially when we feel we are being accused of doing something wrong. The alternative of defending was discussed – just loving – realizing that nothing real can be threatened, and nothing could […]

Podcast 19: True Empowerment

A discussion of the seeming fact that, if we are all just love, why are we all so miserable? Most of us struggle with problems and situations that seem heavy and insurmountable, and very real! Asking the Holy Spirit to help us to see things differently is a way to change your perception of events. […]

Podcast 18: The insanity of the Ego: asking the holy spirit for help

Discussion of Money, its place in spirituality, the way it relates to go, and fear.  What conventional spiritual wisdom says about money. An in-depth discussion of fear and examples of how it limits us, and prevents us from living out our inner guidance .  Inevitably, all problems are one problem: perceived separation from God. �XPtf�

Podcast 17: Money and the Pervasive Nature of Fear

This podcast consists of an in-depth conversation with author Ed Green, LCSW. Ed describes his background as a therapist, and his long history with A Course In Miracles. He summarizes his new book, consisting of a 7-step process for escaping the illusion of fear, anger and guilt. The book is inspired by and incorporates many […]

Podcast 16: A Conversation With Ed Green, Author of the New Book: Escape From Insanity, Illusions, and Lies.

A discussion of how as we make progress at resolving our “problems” and symptoms in our life, we are faced with the question: “What now?” “If I’m not my problems, who am I?” Fear and uncertainty of our true nature, Pure Spirit, can sometimes serve to create resistance to owning our true identity. No matter […]

Podcast 15: What Now? The Emerging Self.

Imposter Syndrome, and the Resistance to Owning Our True Self. Our tendency to either embrace or avoid our inner Light. All the ways we buy into the “reality” of the physical world, and the ways the ego places great importance on what happens in the world of form. The collective ego. The way out includes […]

Podcast 14: Imposter syndrome: A spiritual remedy

A discussion of the many ways the ego tricks and seduces us into believing we are separate beings, and how remembering our true nature, Love, is always the answer. The ego is not bad, it’s just not our true identity. The importance of actually practicing forgiveness on a daily basis is also emphasized. The answer […]

Podcast 13: Recognizing “Misalignment”: True Forgiveness as the remedy

Why is it that even when we know we are being hooked by our ego, we still go there? Steve relates his experience of getting triggered at a restaurant and engaging in a political conflict with someone sitting nearby. He relates that while it felt good at the time to stand up for his beliefs […]

Podcast 12: A Deeper Exploration of the Ego

It is impossible to feel love and fear at the same time, we have to choose. It is interesting to note that sometimes we feel peaceful and loving, and other times we feel alone and fearful, when our basic circumstances remain unchanged. A discussion of how to move out of upset and fear. Step one: […]

Podcast 11: Love vs. Fear: A Choice.

Conflict arises when the boys’ egos get involved as they try to come up with the name of the podcast and other logistics. A discussion ensues about the benefits of being open and honest and not taking things personally while experiencing a seeming conflict, and how that is the opposite of how most of us […]

Podcast 10: Doing The Work

A discussion of the mind, the body, and physical illness: How much is physical, how much is psychological, and how much is spiritual? Spiritual vs western views of physical illness. Physical symptoms boil down to some kind of tension or conflict, a lack of authenticity, or being who you really are. The body will always […]

Podcast 09: Dis-Ease; The Mind-Body Connection

A wide-ranging discussion of multiple topics including racism, Roseanne Barr, Donald Trump, the Tea Party, scarcity thinking, and Spirit vs form. An in-depth definition of true forgiveness is given, as well as a discussion about the basic innocence of us all. Everything is either an extension of Love, or a call for Love. Even tragic […]

Podcast 08: Opportunity to Love

Explore the ego's many facets and how to overcome them.

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