Live Free with Selena Sage

This Zen story of the buffalo’s tail is an invitation to investigate what might be keeping us from freedom — It could be an idea, strongly held belief, or attachment to our own identity. When everything is truly dropped, only freedom remains. // Episode notes: I would change “what I came up with” to “this is what arose.” Also: Our greatest opportunity is to rest in and *as* Truth. // Namasté and l...

Namasté dear one. This episode is outside of the usual format of this season however there was inspiration to share this message with you. By exploring what I like to call our “vacation vibe,” we tap into the energy we want to feel and align with that energy. By doing so, we release, transform, or transcend all of the energies that are not what we want to experience. Very small changes can lead to...

Starting with a Zen story about what happens after death, we explore the concept of rebirth. The Phoenix is discussed as a representation of rebirth and the Zen state of No-Mind is recognized as the Awareness of all rising states, and our true nature itself. // Episode note: A minor correction, around the 6 minute mark, I confusingly said, “How can you see something that’s not what you are?” I mea...

Sharing two stories today that remind us to find happiness where we are and accept all that is with gratitude. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

A story to remind us that though good and bad experiences emerge, we are that which witnesses the change. Remain as that Witness and be free. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

Sharing “The Villager and the Happy Man” story by Remez Sassoon to explore the nature of Peace. When we recognize that we are that which Observes the changing states of the body-mind ego and the phenomenal world around, we come to know our true, Infinite, Unchanging nature. This is Freedom. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Auth...

The story of the empty boat and wisdom from Chaung Tzu helps us to remember that anger can only arise from within us. That realization is also the answer. Wishing you peace and love always. Namasté, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

A story from Zen Master Bankei involving a student wanting to control their temper is paired with wisdom from Lao Tzu and Sri Mooji. We discover that no agitated effort is necessary to be what you are. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

Namasté dear one. Sharing a favorite story of a man, a tiger, and a vine that could also be a story of peace. Combining wisdom from the great Lao Tzu (from “Hua hu Ching” by Brian Walker), we explore how we might experience be the peace that we seek. Namasté and love to all, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

Pairing a story of a monk who says his nature is to save a scorpion with the great Sage Sri Ramana Maharshi’s profound conversation with a disciple points us in the direction of true freedom. To begin with this final stage wisdom also resolves day-to-day concerns. // Episode note: Kannon-Sama is the Goddess of Mercy in Japan. // Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@sele...

A Zen story about being correct is paired with wisdom from dear Byron Katie. Letting another be correct and questioning our own thoughts are two ways to live free. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

Sharing “The Emperor and The Sage” story by Solala Towler from the book, “Tales from the Tao.” We explore what it means to know thyself, using relationships as mirrors (thanks to dear Kerra and Bliss Holistic Wellness Academy for a stellar coaching / meditation session that assisted with this insight! blissholisticwellnessacademy.com ) and journeying inward to discover our truest Self, free even f...

Sharing a story of a Saint describing why love whispers and anger shouts. Added wisdom from Rumi and an excerpt from Sri Mooji’s book, “White Fire” is also included. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

Through a story of a general pursuing archery and Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj’s teaching about the importance of earnestness, we explore the meaning of mastery, and life’s unexpected teachers. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

Combining a children’s story and wisdom from Zen master Bankei, we explore the nature of truth and the beauty of honesty. May our lives be a reflection of truth. May we always choose to be honest. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

Sharing a few stories to encourage you to keep your attention focused on what you WANT. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage— Author

A Zen master describes every passing thought as birth and death, which invites us to explore the nature of thoughts, and what it means to be free of them. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

Sharing the butterfly story of Taoist master Chuang Tzu, which questions the nature of reality. This talk also includes the spiritual significance of the lunar eclipse happening at the time of this recording (3:33am). May you release all that no longer serves you. Namaste and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

A beautiful Sufi story reminds us that prayer is active. It is an invitation to *be* what we seek. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

Sharing the Parable of the Sower from the Bible, Matthew Chapter 13 and thoughts on my own feeling that Faith and fear cannot coexist. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

In this episode, we explore detachment and the Zen State of No Mind with a story from Osho’s “The Sun Rises in the Evening.” May you remain as your Infinite Self. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

The story shared today is an invitation to embody what we seek to be or experience. Being is an active principle that is born of Non-being. When we know that we are the Changeless, we are able to flow more seamlessly through the changing. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

In this episode, I share my favorite Bible story from John 8. May we embody the love and compassion we wish to receive. A quote from “White Fire” by Sri Mooji is also shared. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

Using a story of a monkey and a gourd full of sweetened rice, we explore the way our emotional state can signal areas in our life where we need to let go. May you let go and be free. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

Happy Mother’s Day! Sharing a short story of Saint Kabir related to motherhood (on a one day delay haha). Full love and gratitude to my own mother and all of the wonderful lessons she continues to model. Thank you, Madre! I love you. Love to all. Namasté, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // selena@selenasage.com